The Volunteer Center serving Western Connecticut needs volunteers for the production of a new public access cable television show. Volunteers will have 3 training sessions and then help in the production of a cable show highlighting volunteerism.
The Volunteer Center serving Western Connecticut needs motivated volunteers to help launch our NEW eBay initiative. If you have good computer skills, marketing expertise and eBay selling or buying experience we would like to talk with you about participating in. . . more
In order to ensure our cats remain social (adoptable) while they are at the shelter, we ask volunteers to work with them to groom, play, pet and snuggle. Some of our shy cats require extra attention which may be. . . more
Dog Socializer:
Socialization is necessary as the more our animals are socialized the more quickly they find homes. The responsibilities of a dog socializer are to: ensure that the animal has adequate food, water, and bedding; take the animal out of. . . more
We are currently looking for volunteers with grant writing experience. We need these volunteers to research appropriate grants for our agency and the animal rescue work that we do through various animal welfare networks. As a non-for profit agency,. . . more
Due to a very high rate of the stray and "feral" cat population in Danbury, we are looking for families that are willing to foster and take into their homes, pregnant female cats that are about to give birth or. . . more
Volunteer on a team that will change a child's life for the better. The team will have an assigned schedule to work with John. The parent will train the volunteers on the goals and how to implement the. . . more
During the Holiday season, the Danbury Fair mall will offer a coat and/or package check for it's valued customers. From December 12-24, 2009, the Youth Volunteer Corps of Western CT (YVC) will manage the coat/package check in a conveniently located. . . more
The American Red Cross is in your community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Assist the Red Cross in carrying out our mission by helping with special events,. . . more
Help save a life by assisting at blood drives. Volunteers serve refreshments in the gracious manner of a host or hostess to people who have donated blood. Thank the donors as they leave the table. Keep refreshment area clean and. . . more
Help save a life by assisting at blood drives. Volunteers welcome donors with a smile and warm greeting, track donor appointment system, provide written information for donor to read, give donor a number and name tag. (Handling blood is NOT. . . more
This program has been initiated for residents that do not have family or friends to visit them on a regular basis. Even as little as one hour a month talking or reading, playing cards or checkers, can make a big. . . more
Capable students and/or established performers are needed to volunteer their time practicing or performing their talents for elder care residents in area facilities. Golden Opportunities can only place performers with material which is appropriate and respectful of our elderly audience.. . . more
Golden Opportunities seeks volunteers who can give a minimum of two hours per month assisting with programs and activities (Bingo, Chinese Auctions, The Price is Right, Penny Auctions, etc.) at area elder care facilities. These programs are in addition to. . . more
Music is known to be one of the best therapies for the elderly. Golden Opportunities would like to invite capable intermediate and advanced music students to practice their instruments at elder care facilities. You can fulfill your practice. . . more
We are a nonprofit organization that matches volunteers with residents of elder care facilities or with those who are home bound and have no regular visitors. This opportunity has a flexible schedule and requires no special skills. You can. . . more
The Volunteer Center will be providing giftwrapping service to shoppers at the Danbury Fair mall from December 12-24th. This event is a fundraiser for The Volunteer Center but also a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to get together. . . more
Ann's Place, The Home of I CAN will be sponsoring its annual Festival of Trees and Traditions November 20-22, 2009. The event will be held at the Danbury Plaza hotel. We will need volunteers in varying capacities from ticket sellers,. . . more
Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) will be celebrating its 24th annual Holiday Festival on December 6, 2009. This event is an integral part of a weekend-long array of town activities that signal the beginning of the holiday season. . . more
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