{"id":11,"date":"2018-01-09T17:07:36","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T17:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/community-service\/cs-opportunities\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T20:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:51:20","slug":"volunteer-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/volunteer-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wcsu-bg bg-info\" style=\"text-align: center\">Check out the STEPS&#8217; series of volunteering guidebooks that helps people find volunteer opportunities in public service fields like social work, law enforcement, firefighting, and teaching. You can check out the full guide at the link below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Guide to Volunteering in Public Service:<\/strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.publicservicedegrees.org\/volunteering\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publicservicedegrees.org%2Fvolunteering%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cdiazv%40wcsu.edu%7Cf0d5feceb87f490c675e08d7fbfded59%7Ce1622dbc94ba48ad87bba7f28074ee3d%7C0%7C0%7C637254940346164889&amp;sdata=VvPruvwA9NsSaPNd0QbJYUI8K5CgeGgHIAZeCxD1Uiw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"Verified\">https:\/\/www.publicservicedegrees.org\/volunteering\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style8\"><strong>Looking for Volunteers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a not-for-profit agency in the Greater Danbury Area looking for volunteers to help with the services you provide?\u00a0 We may be able to connect you with volunteers looking for places where their help is needed and appreciated.\u00a0 To list your volunteer service opportunity here, please complete the <a href=\"\/community-service\/volunteer-opportunities\/request-form\/\"> Volunteer Request Form.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><strong>Are you a Volunteer looking for places that need your help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\">Check out the table below for current opportunities. Please contact the organization directly to arrange for the service, then remember to complete the community service reporting form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/report-hours\/form\/\"> CS Individual Reporting Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-bottom: 15px\"><a href=\"\/community-service\/report-hours\/group\/\"> CS Group Reporting Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-436 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-1.jpg\" alt=\"UR Community Cares page 1\" width=\"433\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-1.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-1-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-438 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-2.jpg\" alt=\"UR Community Cares Page 2\" width=\"422\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-2.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/community-service\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2023\/02\/CS-Page-2-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><strong> Organizations in the Greater Danbury Area looking for volunteers:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <em class=\"style2\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>Organization and Address<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><strong>Contact Information and Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><strong>V<\/strong><span class=\"style10\"><strong>olunteer Description<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>UR Community Cares<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\">UR Community Cares<br \/>\n860-430-4557<br \/>\nURCommunityCares.org<\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\">We are currently looking for students who want to be companions, help with organizing or teach technology. For more information call: 860-430-4557.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>Caring Hospice Connecticut<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\">Robin Lynch, Volunteer Coordinator<br \/>\n203-674-8380caringhospice.com<\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\">Caring Hospice Connecticut seeks patient care volunteers to provide companionship to patients residing at home, in assisted living facilities and in nursing homes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\">Jessica Bardelli, Office Manager 203-438-8791<\/p>\n<p>jessica@jesseleechurch.com<\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\">Looking for volunteers for our media team. We are in need of 6 volunteers to volunteer 2 hours per week in an ongoing basis as a Camera Operator on Sunday morning from 9-10:45 a.m., Sound Operator (on-site or remotely) between Friday and Sunday morning before 8:30 a.m. or Presentation Operator on Sunday morning from 9:15 &#8211; 10:45 a.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>American Red Cross<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\">Natalie Sustache<br \/>\nSr. Volunteer Recruiter<br \/>\n(860)414-5699Natalie.Sustache@redcross.org<\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\">The Red Cross is always looking for volunteers and there are many opportunities available to support your neighbors. Please inquire at redcross.org\/volunteer or email natalie.sstache@redcross.org<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><strong>Pegasus Therapeutic Riding<br \/>\n310 Peach Lake Road<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Brewster, NY 10509<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\">Jennifer Escaravage<br \/>\nVolunteer Coordinator Assistant<br \/>\n845-669-8235 Ext. 118<br \/>\njescaravage@pegasustr.org<\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\">Pegasus has ongoing volunteer opportunities and are in need of 10 volunteers for 10 hours each. Volunteer opportunities include the following:<\/p>\n<p>Some volunteer opportunities require horse experience, but many do not such as <strong>gardening, event planning and facilities assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Horse Leaders<\/strong> need a general knowledge of horses and are responsible for leading horses during therapeutic riding classes. The horse leader oversees the horse, constantly monitoring its mood, energy level, and any change in its behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sidewalkers<\/strong> do not need horse experience and are responsible for communicating with the participants and offering them emotional and physical support during therapeutic riding classes. The sidewalker is responsible for the participant&#8217;s safety, assisting them in maintaining balance and reinforcing the instructor&#8217;s directions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Horse Handlers<\/strong> need a general knowledge of horses and must have the ability to halter and lead horses during therapeutic horsemanship classes and\/or assist barn staff in preparation of scheduled classes. The horse handler is responsible for the horse in correlation with assisting the participants as needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style15\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"height: 10px;width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 15.9971%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 18.8459%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"style9\" style=\"width: 65.084%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"style5\">If you would like to get on our email list to be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities, please use the <a href=\"\/community-service\/volunteer-opportunities\/sign-up-form\"> Volunteer Sign-up Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the STEPS&#8217; series of volunteering guidebooks that helps people find volunteer opportunities in public service fields like social work, law enforcement, firefighting, and teaching. 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