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Help us keep our historic venue shining! If you take pride in a clean space and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity. Volunteers can sign up at their convenience to tackle various cleaning tasks that keep our museum welcoming and in tip-top shape for visitors.As part of our Cleaning Crew, you’ll dive into tasks like:- Sweeping and dusting to keep our exhibits and spaces spotless.- Sanitizing high-touch areas to ensure a safe environment.- General upkeep to maintain the museum’s charm and appeal.- Participating in other cleaning tasks that help our museum sparkle!Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to dedicate a full day, your contribution is invaluable.

We're always on the lookout for Branford residents looking for way to get involved at BCTV. If you have an interest in helping with our productions in our studio and throughout our community, give us a call at 203-481-3232.

Love the outdoors? Join our Groundskeeping Crew and help us keep our historic grounds looking beautiful year-round! As a volunteer, you'll play a key role in maintaining the charm of our museum’s outdoor spaces, ensuring that visitors are greeted by lush, well-kept landscapes as they step back in time.Roll up your sleeves and dive into tasks like:- Mowing, trimming, and watering to keep our lawns lush and inviting.- Planting and tending to flowers and shrubs to enhance the museum’s natural beauty.- Raking leaves, clearing debris, and helping with seasonal clean-up.- Assisting with minor landscaping projects to keep our grounds picture-perfect.

Our Homebound Delivery service brings meals to participants every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11AM-12PM in Branford and North Branford! Volunteers can help deliver a pre-determined weekly route in Branford or North Branford. Routes vary between 3-7 stops and physical hand-off to participants required! Weekly commitments and substitutes needed! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

The library offers volunteer opportunities in our Circulation department, organizing and shelving Adult Fiction and Nonfiction collections. Volunteers can work days and hours when shelving is most needed and which best fits the volunteer's schedule, usually 2 hours per week.  A familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System, attention to detail and the ability to shelve items on varying shelf heights is required. Contact: Deirdre Santora, Head of Circulation - dsantora@blackstonelibrary.org or 203-488-1441 x 315

This lively role involves greeting and assisting visitors, managing ticket sales, running our charming museum store, and ensuring our private events run smoothly. You'll be at the heart of our operations, welcoming locals, tourists, and members, and creating memorable experiences for all who walk through our doors.If you have a bright personality, love interacting with people, and can keep things running like clockwork, we want you!Complete a volunteer application at https://shorelinetrolley.org/volunteer, call us at (203) 467-6927 or email store@shorelinetrolley.org

Join our team of adjudicators in creative writing, dance, music, theater & visual arts

Friends Board Position OpeningThe Friends of the Blackstone Library (the Friends) invites inquiries from those who may be interested in serving on the Board of Directors. The 12-member Board is the governing authority of the Friends, an all-volunteer organization of approximately 400 members chartered to support and promote the James Blackstone Memorial Library and to promote literacy by enabling the freedom to read & to make books available and affordable to all.   For information on organizational revenue and expenditures, warehouse operations, Board responsibilities and qualities sought in Board members, refer to the website at Friends@blackstonelibrary.org.  

The Connecticut Hospice has a beautiful piano that loves to be played. We also love our guitar, violin and cello players. If you are interested in sharing your talents with our patients, families and staff, please Joan Cullen, Director of Volunteers at 203-315-7510.

The BFD is always accepting applications for new volunteer members interested in Fire and EMS Services. You are  welcome to apply if you are a town resident or live in an adjacent town. Adult members must have a CT Drivers License and be over 18. You will need to complete an analog/written application  and then pass a simple background check and physical to be approved. BFD provides free and reimbursed training and turnout gear. Each company has it’s own policy regarding uniform reimbursement. Please email or call for a volunteer application to get started.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer!Our general volunteer orientation is for those looking to help in the shelter, where you'll have the chance to work with cats, critters, and even sometimes dogs—additional training is required to work with dogs. As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in helping us care for our animals by assisting with cleaning, socializing, and organizing!We welcome volunteers of all ages! However, please note that anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.If you are interested in joining us, please be sure to monitor our website, as we will be posting sign ups for our monthly orientations there!

Got a knack for organization and love a good desk project? From handling important paperwork to managing member records, your support ensures everything is in order so the museum can shine.Step into a vital role and take on tasks like:- Assisting with data entry and updating member records.- Organizing files, documents, and other materials.- Helping prepare mailings and correspondence.- Answering phones and supporting visitor inquiries.- Assisting with special office projects to keep things running smoothly.Whether you’re looking to lend a hand for a few hours or want to commit to regular office duties, your organizational skills and attention to detail will make a big difference.

Pet Therapy is our most popular patient and family request. If you have a fully certified Pet Therapy dog and you would like to share the love with our patients and families in an inpatient and homecare setting, please contact Joan Cullen, Director of Volunteers at 203-315-7510 for more details.

Can you help us build a social media following and develop best practices for sharing?

mlkheritage5@gmail.com We are looking for individuals to join us in our mission to make Rev. Dr. King, Jr.’s vision a reality for ALL. Will you help? Together we can advocate for and serve the disenfranchised while educating, unifying, and uplifting our community.

Branford Rotary needs new members who are interested in helping us reach out to the community and stay in touch with charitable and governmental organizations to keep abreast of our community's needs. It's not an onerous job, honestly. We just need someone who likes being in the know.

We have an immediate opening for a person to pick-up book donations at two locations within Branford (behind the Blackstone Library and at the Volunteer Services Center on Harrison Ave) and bring them to the Friends warehouse also located in Branford one specific day a week.Requirements:Must drive and have access to a car or truck capable of accommodating bins and boxes of booksMust be able to lift 40+ poundsMust be reliable Text or call Joe on 203-506-5750 if interested and for more details.

Customer service and sales help at the Gallery.

Seeking a photographer willing to take pictures at our annual breakfast and other events.

Legacy Theatre is always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Parking Ambassadors! Parking Ambassadors greet patrons as they are arriving at the theatre and assist them in finding parking. This may include directing traffic on the main road in front of the theatre, pointing out the locations of our accessible parking and overflow lots, and answering patron questions. Please note, this role does not require you to actually drive/park any cars yourself! If you're interested in joining our team of Parking Ambassadors, please contact General Manager, Jeff Zeitlin, at jeff@legacytheatrect.org.

Our Homebound Delivery service brings meals to participants every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11AM-12PM in Branford and North Branford! A volunteer will help pack the delivery routes with the meals, fruit and dessert between 9:30AM-10:45AM. Weekly commitments or substitutes needed! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Community restaurants and retailers generously offer nibbles for our events and/or items for our auctions. Get to know your community & pick these up for us!

Produce a show!At BCTV, we proudly offer state-of-the-art equipment for you to produce your own television show, at no cost! Whether you want to produce a talk show, documentary, cover a local sporting event or anything else you think would be of interest to the public, give us a call at 203-481-3232. ​​We'd be glad to help explain all there is to know about public access cable television. In addition to training you on use of equipment, show planning and pre-production, actual shooting, and post-production, we'll familiarize you with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as BCTV's By-Laws, Policies, Rules & procedures. 

Branford Compassion Club receives no municipal support and depends solely on the generosity of its supporters and various fundraising events to sustain its operation. Volunteers who are interested in participating might engage in preparing grant applications, soliciting event sponsors, staffing merchandise or baked goods tables at events, and baking or crafting items for sale on our behalf. One of our most important activities is leveraging our social network platforms to obtain the greatest possible exposure to and engagement with our community. Contact branfordcompassionvolunteer@gmail.com.

Teens in grades 7 & up can volunteer in the Youth Services department after attending a Teen Volunteer Orientation. Tasks include shelving books, picking up toys, and wiping down toys and surfaces. After receiving training, teens can volunteer on their own schedule, for up to two hours per week. To find out when the next volunteer orientation is, check the library’s calendar at events.blackstonelibrary.org or contact Emily Yates, Head of Youth Services - eyates@blackstonelibrary.org OR 203-488-1441 x 321.

We need people to help spread the news around Branford, regarding the Microfund. It is too much of a secret at the moment. Please reach out to our email info@branfordmicrofund.org

Duties and Responsibilities:Administrative work that includes answering phone calls, taking messages, assisting with visitors or walk ins as needed, data entry, filing, and contacting participants for programsAssistance with marketing and events which may include contacting donors, updating spreadsheets, passing out flyers, auction outreach, etc.Helping with fundraising events as neededAssisting other staff as neededSchedule: Volunteer work is unpaid and schedule is based on the need of the center and your availability. Center hours are Mon-Friday 9am-4:30pm.Please send resume and application to: info@womenandfamilylife.orgApplications are found on our website at: Women & Family Life Center

If you would like to volunteer at The Branford Festival, please email BranfordFestival@gmail.com with VOLUNTEER in the subject.We can use volunteers of all ages and experience. Whether it be helping with operations, at a booth, kids activities, helping with clean-up, etc.

Duties and responsibilities include:Administrative work that includes answering phone calls, taking messages, data, entry, community outreach, and coordination. Assistance with fundraising/events which include contacting donors, taking notes, updating spreadsheets, follow-up with volunteers, passing out flyers, auction outreach, and assisting other staff as needed.Currently seeking students for Fall and Spring semestersRequired commitment of 10 hours a week or more. Center hours: Mon- Fri 9am-4:30pm with evening or weekend requirements as needed.Enrolled in academic program at college/universityGo to (womenandfamilylife.org) for our application and submit to: info@womenandfamilylife.org

Local stores such as Branford Stop & Shop, Big Y and Guilford Bishops donate food weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! These procurements help fuel our kitchen and are a reliable staple for our organization. Volunteers can pick up one of our weekly donations between 9AM-10:30AM and drop off at the CDR before 11AM. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed! *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Volunteers can help prep, cook, and serve for our daily meal. Arriving at 9:30AM and staying until 1:30PM to clean up after service. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed!*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

We are searching for people to join us in our mission and support our organization in a volunteer capacity, to develop more events to engage the community. Computer knowledge is helpful.

Help choose books that go out to families and state-wide organizations through our Books for Kids program

Form valuable relationships with young artists and guide them as they embark on careers in the arts

Mentors are paired one-on-one with our campers to ensure their safety and fun the week of camp. Mentors serve as role models for our campers by modeling and actively participating in all camp programming including fishing, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Mentors earn 40 hour of community service for volunteering!

Share your expertise in profit and non-profit management with our high school interns

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Volunteers can help prep, cook, and serve for our daily meal. Arriving at 8:30AM and staying until 1:30PM to clean up after service. Weekly commitments and substitutes needed!*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Every Wednesday Senior Center in East Haven we host a Family Night meal dedicated to families with kids to enjoy a free meal and kid friendly crafts from 5-6:30PM.Volunteers can help set up, serve, clean or do crafts from 4-7PM. With more additions coming in 2025!*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Assist clients as they "shop" at the food pantry and help with set up, packing boxes for delivery to homebound clients, and clean up. 3 shifts available: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM and Friday AM. Some Spanish is always a bonus! Some lifting involved. This is an primarily inside work but willingness to help outside (under cover) with additional client shopping is appreciated.

Help with planning & executing fundraisers - decorate, create a fun atmosphere & pack up when the fun is over

Looking for someone willing to work with the MLKH Foundation to write and/or assist the group with writing and applying for grants.

Socializers are charged with working with feral cats or those having difficulty adjusting to life at the shelter. It involves working quietly and patiently in prescribed ways with those cats that have been designated as potentially difficult to adopt. This is done only under supervision of and as scheduled by the socializing coordinator. The goal is to acclimate the cat to human contact and build its trust and confidence so that it can be transported and vetted without difficulty and will be able to adjust to a new home environment with relative ease. Contact branfordcompassionvolunteer@gmail.com

Our Tails to Trails program is a dog walking program that offers volunteers the opportunity to bring our shelter dogs to off-site trail locations approved by staff and our dog trainer!In order to become a Tails to Trails volunteer, you must complete our volunteer orientation program in addition to 2 Dog Handling and Safety Classes with our staff dog trainer. You also must be 25 years of age with your own transportation to participate. If you are interested in joining us as a Tails to Trails Volunteer, please be sure to monitor our website, as we will be posting the link to sign up for our monthly orientations there!

Help with managing food supplies: loading/unloading our truck, sorting donations, stocking shelves. Possibly ride along on pick ups, assist clients with groceries. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Hours are early (7/7:30 AM) on Tuesday and/or Friday mornings for about 3 hours. Some outside (under cover) work.

BCTV encourages college, technical school, high school and middle school students to get involved in our internship program. Whether you're a college student looking for credit, a middle school or high school student looking to fulfill community service requirements, or just a student interested in a career in broadcasting or a related media field, our internship program is for you! You'll learn many aspects of program production, from planning and conceptualizing to actual shooting and production.  To discuss our internship/community service program further, call us at 203-481-3232 or email newznut@comcast.net

 Help us visually document our events

Support Staff & Board Members by being the face of Shoreline Arts Alliance at community eventsms.

This person is responsible for designing and creating marketing and publicity materials for promoting events, including but not limited to press releases; in-store flyers, signs and displays; website, social media and print advertising and community outreach to maximize public attendance and financial support. BGC holds two fundraising events per year including the annual Plant Sale in May and Scarecrows on the Green in October. Occasionally there could be a third event, e.g. a Garden Tour, usually in June. Members will help distribute posters and post on social media.

Join our Track Maintenance Crew! Help preserve the rich history of trolley transportation while gaining hands-on experience in track upkeep and restoration. What You’ll Do:Inspect and Maintain Tracks: Ensure the safety and reliability of our historic trolley tracks by performing routine inspections, minor repairs, and general upkeep.Work with a Team: Collaborate with a passionate group of volunteers and staff who share your love for railways and history.Learn New Skills: Gain knowledge in track maintenance, tools, and techniques—no prior experience required!Contribute to History: Play a vital role in preserving and operating the oldest continuously running suburban trolley line in the U.S.

The Blackstone hosts 2-3 fundraising events each year, typically in the spring and fall, such as Mini Golf @ the Blackstone, Evening with the Spirits, and our annual Shred-a-Thon event. Each event is only made possible through the work of a small group of volunteers. We always welcome new volunteers to help put on these fun events. Contact: Katy McNicol, Director - kmcnicol@blackstonelibrary.org or 203-488-1441 x 312

The BHcare Clothing Bank provides clothing, linens, footwear and personal care items to anyone in need for a nominal yearly fee. The Clothing Bank is located at Patricia C. Andriole Volunteer Services Center 30 Harrison Avenue Branford, CT 06405. We rely on the generosity of volunteers to help sort donations, organize our shelves and racks, and assist as cashiers. If interested in volunteering, please complete our online volunteer form.

Direct care volunteers should be at least 18 years of age. They are responsible for working at the shelter on a morning or evening shift, each of which lasts approximately 2 hours. It involves cage cleaning, feeding, sweeping, dish washing and medicating, as needed, the 60+ cats that are in the shelter at any given time. Contact branfordcompassionvolunteer@gmail.com

Volunteers will assemble literacy packets that go out mother and families across the state through our Books for Babies program

We are in need of developing a fund-raising Committee. Some experience would be helpful but enthusiasm & support of our mission is more important to us as well.

Come by our office, get to know our fun-loving staff and help out with administrative tasks throughout the year

Help us welcome artists, accept their submissions and hang the work that will bring our galleries to life

Person with computer, Facebook, instagram, X and other platforms to assist the Board in maintaining a visible and positive online presence.

Looking for volunteers one morning a week to serve refreshments, Monday through Friday, 9-11:30.

The Blackstone offers two teen advisory groups that provide community service hours. These groups vote on books to purchase for the library, assist with programs, and complete other projects that help benefit the library. Our Teen Advisory Group, for grades 9-12, meets on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30pm. Our Junior Teen Advisory Group, for grades 6-8, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm.  Contact: Emily Yates, Head of Youth Services - eyates@blackstonelibrary.org OR 203-488-1441 x 321

Coordinate and promote diaper drive at a location of your choice (ex. churches, preschools, schools, community organizations, businesses, etc.) Contact Kim Spanier for more details kim@thediaperbank.org.

Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Warehouse volunteers helps to count, sort and repack diapers for distribution. Contact Kim Spanier to schedule a time to volunteer: kim@thediaperbank.org

We're looking for 2-3 people with marketing, networking or IT expertise....want to join us? We meet on a monthly basis

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Dishwasher will arrive around 9:30AM and help run dishwasher, man 3-bay sink and help take out compost, recycling and garbage. Volunteering until about 1:30PM to help clean up after the meal.*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Spend some time immersed in art and welcome visitors to our exhibits​ in the spring and summer

Looking for volunteers to help plan programs to keep seniors from being victimized in their homes and the community.

 Join us as we brainstorm new fundraising ideas and help us put them into action

We love to celebrate people and great art.  Would you like to offer ideas and create delectable desserts for our next reception?  Your fresh ideas and wonderful treats are always welcome!

Connecticut Hospice Homecare Volunteers have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients who have terminal illnesses. The type of homecare visits are as follows:Respite: Sit with patient while caregiver runs errands, has doctor appointments, etc. This will be in a private home.Enrichment: Many patients are very lonely and would like to talk, play cards, have a book or newspaper read to them, etc. They may be in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living or private home. Transportation: Occasionally, a patient or family member may need a ride to a local appointment To apply go to www.hospice.com, click on Volunteers and follow the prompts.

An opportunity to recruit, meet and oversee like-minded, generous individuals who come together to promote and celebrate the arts

Duties and responsibilities include:Carrying a case load to conduct non clinical one on one case management with participants. (In person, over the phone, and/or email contact).Conduct client intakes to assess needs, which may include pre-screens and post- surveys for W&FLC programsSchedule requires a minimum 10 hours per weekMust be currently enrolled in a social work program at a college or universityPossess strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skils. Knowledge of social work principlesSee our wesbite for complete description and application at: Women & Family Life Center (womenandfamilylife.org) Send completed application to: info@womenandfamilylife.org

The Raise the Roof community is helping to build our 22nd sponsored Habitat house at 123 Main Street Annex, New Haven. Your heart and hands will make a difference. Gather a group of colleagues, friends, or reserve a spot for yourself and meet new friends. Email us: contactus@raisetheroofct.org.If you are part of an interested group—work, church, school, civic, neighborhood— that is new to volunteering with us, please email contactus@raisetheroofct.org. On most Saturdays, groups of up to 10 people can be accommodated. Raise the Roof’s Volunteer Coordinator will help you designate a build coordinator within your group and select from among available build dates. Weekdays are also available.

Shoreline Greenway Trail advocates for, develops, and helps to maintain a multi-use trail from New Haven to Hammonasset Beach State Park. The trail is off-road and handicapped accessible wherever possible.The organization also encourages safe bicycling and walking of the Shoreline Greenway Trail through outreach activities and events such as First Saturday Walks. 

The Branford Soccer Club is a volunteer non-profit organization created for and committed to promoting youth and adult soccer in the Town of Branford, Connecticut.

The annual Branford Festival spans three days on Father’s Day weekend. Thousands of local residents, families and friends gather on the historic town green to enjoy live music, over a dozen food vendors, local talent, kids activities, crafts and more.The final day of the festival includes the Branford Road Race on Sunday, which includes a 1 Miles Family Fun Run, 2 Mile Health Walk and 5 Miles Road Race.The Branford Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is run by volunteers, including a Committee and Corporate Board.Our Committee brings the event to life by coordinating everything from entertainment to food vendors to souvenirs. The Corporate Board oversees policies and procedures, and make key decisions to ensure the event succeeds year after year.Both our Committee and Corporate Board meet monthly.For more information, visit BranfordFestival.com.

Branford Compassion Club (BCC) is a non-profit feline rescue organization that serves not only Branford, Connecticut, but surrounding communities. The mission of the club is to provide for the feeding, shelter and care of homeless, abandoned and feral cats; to place rescued cats into loving long-term homes; to educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter population control, responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals; and to establish an ongoing community network to achieve these goals.

First Congregational Church of Branford founded Camp Totokett in 1996.  Since its founding the camp has been held annually at Killam’s Point, the Church’s waterfront property in Branford. Camp Totokett is a free one week summer camp for children from the Greater New Haven area. Camp offers a respite from stress, trauma and responsibilities which these children face daily. Recognizing the impact of trauma and stress on children, Camp has begun to offer camp to a small number of refugee children, relocated to New Haven through Integrated Refugee Immigration Services (IRIS).Camp seeks to promote individual, family and community building by bringing together diverse urban and suburban groups.  Camp serves strongly as a bridge spanning geographic, socioeconomic, racial, and religious lines.  Campers and volunteers alike develop new understanding, compassion, lasting friendships and respect for one another.The camp staff is comprised mainly of community volunteers, including high school and college students, teachers, nurses, physicians and clergy. Volunteers are always welcome and are needed to make camp possible each summer.  High school students who have completed Grade 9 are eligible to serve as Mentors and adults who either like to work with children in a specific age group setting or have other skills in areas of waterfront, fishing, arts and crafts, or music are encouraged to become a part of camp.Contact camp staff at camptotokett@gmail.com for more information. 

We provide scholarships to high school seniors, toward either college or trade school programs. Our goal is to support the student for their entire educational journey, not just the first year.

Join the dedicated team at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, where history comes to life! Located in East Haven and Branford, CT, we are home to the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich history of trolleys, railways, and transportation with the public.We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help in various areas, including:Trolley OperationsRestoration ProjectsTrack CrewSpecial EventsTour GuidesMuseum Store and Ticket AgentOffice WorkGroundskeepingBuilding Maintenance and Physical PlantPublic Speakers and OutreachMarketing and Mediaand much more!Whether you love history, enjoy working with the public, or want to learn new skills, there’s a place for you at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and a passion for preserving history.Volunteering at the museum is a unique opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and make a lasting impact. Join us and be part of history!

Branford Rotary is an active, all-volunteer organization of women and men from all backgrounds who give their time and effort to improve lives in Branford, across the shoreline, and around the world. We have no political or religious affiliations, but instead adhere to a simple, powerful principle: Service Above Self.If you’re the type of person who wants to help others, Rotary is a terrific outlet. We work on projects large and small to help the community, including:Braffle – The Outrageous Restaurant Raffle - where we annually raise $50,000 to help struggling residents through the town’s Basic Needs program.Feed Our Neighbors – where we annually join with other shoreline Rotary Clubs to package 40,000+ meals for families in need.The Branford Festival – For 40 years, Rotary has raised funds for the community with its Festival food and book tents, feeding tens of thousands of people lobster rolls, pancakes, strawberry shortcake and more.The Senior Holiday Dinner – where we provide a holiday meal, and presents, for nearly 200 seniors, many of whom have no one to share the holidays with.The Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K – where 2,000 runners not only work up an appetite, but through their registration, help us feed local families.Rotary also hosts an annual Veteran’s Day lunch, a charity golf tournament, community clean-ups, and more. And our scholarship programs annually award $17,000 to both high school seniors going to college, and older ‘adult’ students looking to go back to school or earn a degree or certificate at a community college.But we’re not all work. Rotary is a great place to network, whether at our regular dinners and breakfasts, or our monthly happy hours. If you want to help the community, Rotary welcomes you!

Founded in 1896, the James Blackstone Memorial Library has been promoting and preserving free and open access to resources that support enrichment and lifelong learning for the Branford community.Situated in an iconic and architecturally beautiful building, the programs and services delivered by friendly and welcoming staff make the Blackstone a beloved jewel in our town, and support the enduring legacy of enriching lives, expanding minds, and engaging community. Last year, the library was visited over 120,000 times, hosted over 900 programs and events, and loaned over 210,000 items!The library is a 503c3 nonprofit public library. Each year, the library receives the majority of its operating budget from the Town of Branford, and raises the remaining 11% through a variety of fundraising activities, including special events like Evening with the Spirits and Mini Golf @ Blackstone Library. Volunteers are always needed for these special events.VisionBuilding on the far-sighted founding of the James Blackstone Memorial Library, we continue to expand our legacy of engaging community, expanding minds, and enriching lives with a commitment to addressing community needs and supporting each individual’s journey towards lifelong learning, continued well-being, and personal growth.MissionThe James Blackstone Memorial Library inspires and enriches curious minds, welcomes and connects community to community, and helps our community learn, succeed, and thrive by providing essential access to information, resources, and unique shared experiences.

We are NOT an old-fashioned historical society! We have fun and we educate! Typical volunteer opportunities every year:·        Hosting groups of giggling third-graders who learn about life in 1724 (the year our Harrison House was built)·        Decorating Harrison House for members to enjoy fragrant mulled cider, delicious desserts and snacks, and live music at our annual Holiday party·        Celebrating historical milestones (such as the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Branford in 1724),·        Helping with organizing members-only tours at cool places like Branford's Center Cemetery (established 1645!)·        Preparing and serving our traditional Strawberry Shortcake (a Townwide favorite!) at every Branford FestivalAnd there are plenty of other opportunities, whether in front of the public or working quietly by yourself - from being a guide at Harrison House to helping to scan & archive old documents. Contact us and let us know what YOU'D enjoy, and we'll work with you to find the right fit.

Welcome to Branford Parks and Recreation DepartmentWe are proud to provide you with our activities / events throughout town.The Recreation Department is committed to providing recreational opportunities through programs and facilities for all of its residents, toddlers through seniors, to experience positive leisure time and promote physical and emotional enrichment. The Branford Recreation Department offers a wide variety of athletic and recreational activities for all ages. Some of the programs offered range from sport tournaments, children’s after school programs, theatre, holiday events, toddler programs, dancing, karate, duplicate bridge, walk the Branford trails, craft classes, bus trips, sports clinics, as well as summer camps, gymnastics, swimming and diving lessons, and much, much more. Additional information is available in brochures and fliers. The best way view these is visit our website at www.branfordrecreation.org and to create a house hold to be added to our email blast list.

For over two decades, Branford Youth Lacrosse has been a pillar of our community, dedicated to nurturing the love of lacrosse in young athletes from Kindergarten through 8th grade. We take immense pride in being able to support the young athletes in our community as they embark on their lacrosse journey!

The Branford Fire Department will provide the highest level of service to our community by valuing our members, promoting positive leadership, and dedicating ourselves to excellence.

We understand that there are moments in our lives that truly challenge us. For over 30 years, the Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) has been offering women and all families a strong network of support, education, and community during challenging life transitions such as domestic or sexual violence, divorce, housing insecurity, bereavement, obtaining basic needs, career services, individualized appointments with a volunteer financial consultant or lawyer, and much more. W&FLC Guided Assistance Program (GAP) allows you to meet confidentially with a Referral Navigator. Our team is here to provide personalized support and guidance every step of the way, ensuring that your unique needs are met. Our participants at W&FLC are a part of a supportive community dedicated to your success and well-being. Let us walk alongside you on your journey. W&FLC serves the towns of Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.W&FLC's services are open to everyone, without any discrimination based on income, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. We serve the following 14 towns, and all our services are provided at no additional cost to our participants. You are welcome here. W&FLC Mission: To support and empower women and all families during challenging life transitions. W&FLC Vision: Communities where women and all families are free from violence and harassment, are economically and emotionally secure, and have access to equitable opportunities.

BCTV, Branford Community Television, is the official P.E.G. access TV provider for the Town of Branford. A community media station, BCTV provides media platforms and assists Branford residents and organizations to educate, entertain, advocate and inform.BCTV is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, providing facilities and training for local producers to produce programming. BCTV produces annual live, local election and debate coverage, televises town meetings, and operates a successful internship program for middle school, high school and college students. As well, BCTV helps community groups in town to help promote their activities. BCTV provides the community with a variety of informational and entertainment programming and offers residents the opportunity and training to produce their own television show in a state-of-the-art studio.

The Branford Lions Club was chartered in 1951 out of the desire of local business and professional men and women to assist those unable to help themselves. Since then we have helped countless individuals and groups requiring our services. Our prime mission is to serve the requirements of Branford as well as the world community, in the hope of making life better for all.Through the years we have contributed to many worthwhile programs such as the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF), Lion Clubs International Fund (LCIF), Diabetes Awareness, Low Vision Centers (LVC), Youth Outreach Programs, Connecticut Radio Information System (CRIS), Fidelco Guide Dogs, Used Eyeglass Collection and many more.We are always looking for people to join us in our endeavor to help those less fortunate.  Our club consists of both male and female members from all walks of life.  We would love for you to join us at one of our meetings to see what we're all about. Branford Lions' supports the Branford Community in many ways, Student of the Year, Branford Festival Health Tent, The Leo Club, Branford High School Scholarship, North Branford High School Scholarship, Brian's Hope, Branford Food Council, Branford Community Dining Room, Project Graduation, Secret Santa Project, Branford Adopted Family, Nicaragua Eyeglass Assistance, Leo Scholarship Fund, Leo Club Sponsor, CLERF, LCIF,  Speech and Hearing Aid Bank, Low Vision Center, CRIS Radio, Fedelco, Lions Project Cannine Companions, Diabetes Awareness, Eye Glass Collection and Festival of Lights.  

The Legacy Theatre is a professional theatre company that enhances the Connecticut Shoreline's economy, educational opportunities and quality of life through live theatre and related programs. The Legacy strives to be a premiere Arts house and to ensure ongoing seasons of uplifting, inspiring, and challenging professional theatre and theatre training for all. A typical season at Legacy includes 4 Mainstage productions, a Broadway Concert Series, programming for children and families, a holiday production, classes for all ages and abilities, and more!Our organization is run by a small, dedicated team of staff, and supported by a phenomenal team of volunteers. Volunteers can do everything from helping to direct parking during performances, serving as ushers for Legacy productions, assisting with community events and fundraisers, or more involved projects such as mailings, helping our housing team prepare spaces for artists to stay, and more.

BACA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the cultural life in Branford and the greater shoreline community through the arts and cultural programmign. We run a non-profit Gallery representing local artists and artisans on the Town Green, as well as BACA West at 360 State Street in New Haven. In addition to our quarterly openings, we have special exhibits, offer classes and workshops, concerts and readings by local musicians and writers. We run or collaborate in art fairs on the Green and elsewhere.. Special events are held throughout the year. As a mostly volunteer managed organization that is growing, we need volunteers ranging from board and committee candidates with specific expertise, event support; and individuals with retail and/or art sales experience for the Gallery. Internships are available for high school and college students pursuing careers in the arts or arts management. We also need support for our website, data management, and graphic designers. Come join the excitement at BACA!!!

Maybe you’ve hiked along one of our trails, enjoyed a view across a protected salt marsh, or watched an osprey soar above the acres of open space it calls home. Maybe you’ve seen our blue and green striped signs as you drive through town. This is the Branford Land Trust, an integral part of our quality of life here in Branford.The Branford Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, established in 1967 to protect Branford’s open space and natural resources.The mission of the Branford Land Trust is to preserve open space in Branford, and to promote our community’s appreciation of Branford’s diverse natural features.Run by volunteers and supported by member families and businesses, the Land Trust maintains more than 30 miles of hiking trails, and manages and protects over 1,000 acres in more than 130 parcels, and holds conservation easements on another 400 acres in Branford.We run a children's environmental day camp, offer a spring speaker's series, and lead walks and hikes throughout the year. We also offer special workshops like How to Take Great Nature Photography with your Phone and Maple Tree Tapping and Seed Collection for Ecological Restoration. We are accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, which is a rigorous distinction of sound fiscal management and ethical transactions.

To collect, archive, maintain, and exhibit to the public manuscripts, pictures, objects, artifacts, memorabilia items that reflect the history culture and community of Stony Creek, Connecticut and the Thimble islands. Although we are only open from May to October - We are always looking for docents, and advisory board members, as well as volunteers that are interested in helping with events year round.

Connecticut Hospice is America's first Hospice. It was founded by Florence Wald, and a group of nurses, doctors, and clergy, in 1974 and it was the first of its kind in the United States. A few years prior, Wald, then an Associate Professor and Dean of the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Program at Yale University, was inspired by a palliative care lecture given by Dr. Cicely Saunders, the founder of St. Christopher’s Hospice, the first hospice in the world.Throughout our history, we have remained true to our original mission, and continue to uphold our founding principles. Our hospice concept encompasses both home and inpatient care for persons diagnosed with a terminal illness with a limited prognosis, normally six months or less. We uphold the central Hospice commitment to enable the patient to live as fully and completely as possible during the time of the illness. We support the entire family as the unit of care rather than just the patient. Our home care programs make it possible for families to keep the patient at home if such care is appropriate, and marshal community resources to help deepen support and keep care costs as low as possible.Volunteers have always part of our history! We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable sitting with patients in their home, transportation, environmental musicians to play in our lobby, certified pet therapy.

Founded in 2004, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut (DBCT)'s flagship diaper distribution program centralizes the fundraising and distribution of free diapers to low-income families in Connecticut through existing service providers, including hospitals, local food pantries, soup kitchens, childcare centers, social service agencies, and shelters. Recognizing that an inadequate supply of diapers puts families with young children at an increased risk for physical and mental health issues. DBCT has to date distributed more than 42 million free diapers through its extensive Diaper Distribution Network(DDN) of 165+ agencies throughout the state. The Diaper Bank of Connecticut works: 1) To ensure that families living in poverty have an adequate supply of diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products; 2) To raise community awareness that “basic human needs” include diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products and that these needs are not being met for families living in poverty; 3) To advocate for policy reform so that diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products are included in the definition of, and provision for, the “basic human needs” of families. Having access to diapers improves babies’ overall health, reducing instances of diaper rash, urinary tract infections and other medical problems. It also has been shown to improve mothers’ mental health and family dynamics- by relieving a recurring, continual stressor. By providing diapers to families, we help them on a path toward economic stability. Parents cannot use childcare without an adequate supply of diapers, so many who can’t afford diapers end up missing work or school. This will make them less reliant on public assistance programs in the future, all while improving babies’ health and home lives.

The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter has been helping homeless animals along the Connecticut shoreline and vicinity since April 2003.Hundreds of displaced animals come through our doors each year and it takes a lot of time, rehabilitation and veterinary care to place them into new homes.With such great support from the Town of Branford, our dedicated staff, and our terrific volunteer base, we provide some of the best animal control & shelter services available in the state.

Our YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. The YMCA welcomes individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and financial circumstances. Programs and branches embrace diversity, reflecting the needs and composition of our community.Located on the shoreline, the Soundview Family YMCA opened its doors in 2010 to expand the reach of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. Exercise, aquatics, summer camp, family programming…we’ve got it all!

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. We offer a comprehensive and integrated system of care, with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.BHcare is designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. BHcare is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.BHcare was formed in 2012 in a merger that united the resources of Birmingham Group Health Services in Ansonia, and Harbor Health Services in Branford.The BHcare family of programs includes: BHcare Valley and Shoreline Clinics, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, Parent Child Resource Center, Hope Family Justice Center, and Alliance for Prevention and Wellness.

The Shoreline Eldercare Alliance is an advocacy group for elders and a compass to help people navigate both the stormy waters of aging and the healthcare services maze.SEA offers many services, including Home Sale and Improvement, Financial Planning, Medicare Consultation, Long-term and Hospice Care, Geriatric Care Management, Elder Law, Probate, Wills and Estate Planning, Hospice Care, Pre-Planning Funeral Services, Meal Preparation Services, Physical Therapy, Exercise Coaching and Home Care Services.

Our MissionTo promote language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and to support parents as their babies’ first teachers.Our VisionEvery family will understand the critical importance of early childhood literacy and will take an active role in their child’s reading development. All children in Connecticut will have books of their own.Core ValuesWe are committed to making books a part of every child’s life from birth.We are committed to supporting families playing a central role in their child’s early language and literacy.We are committed to collaborative work with parents, partner organizations, and other community groups.We are committed to financial sustainability.

Homemaker Thrift Shop4 Brushy Plain Rd Branford CTNon Profit consignment shop benefits Branford programs. We need volunteers assigned to one 3HR shift one day a week. Please stop in Mon-Sat 10-4.

Our mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, horticulture, and design; to encourage and promote civic development; and to aid and support conservation efforts. We are a self-supporting non-profit 501(c)3. Often our fundraising and public education events are held on Branford Green, which is where we need volunteer help. Our annual Plant Sale in May gets bigger every year, and logistically requires setting up tables, pop-up tents, organizing hundreds of plants, helping customers take plants to their cars, etc. And, what goes up, must come down.

Raise the Roof is the Shoreline community build organization within Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. RaisetheRoofCT.orgRaise the Roof believes that everyone deserves a decent, affordable and safe place to live. To honor this belief, we work to bring the Shoreline community together to partner with families and help them build and own Habitat homes. Our “building” consists not only of the physical work; we raise awareness of the need for such housing, raise funds to sponsor the work, and seek out volunteers to serve alongside families and help them build.Raise the Roof works within the 501(c )(3) of Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven.

The mission of Save the Sound is to protect and improve the land, air, and water of the whole Long Island Sound region. We use legal and scientific expertise and bring people together to achieve results that benefit our environment for current and future generations.Our vision is of a Connecticut and New York where the vitality of nature will be protected for people and wildlife, now and for many decades to come. A region in which citizens from all walks of life can unite in transforming struggling habitats, polluted waters, endangered wildlife, and a threatened planet into resilient, healthy, vibrant, and inspiring places that sustain communities.Ready to get your hands dirty? As a volunteer, there are many ways you can restore Long Island Sound’s shores and water quality and protect the land, air, and waters of your region. These include rain garden installations, event support, water quality monitoring, river and coastal cleanups, etc.

Shoreline Arts Alliance strives to create supportive communities in which artists thrive through recognition, mentorships, networking, education, and professional development; we transform lives through the arts.Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has evolved from an arts presenting organization to one that focuses on professional arts development, creating supportive communities in which artists thrive through recognition, mentorships, networking, and education. These communities encourage, empower and develop talented artists while transforming their lives.Our Arts Consultancy and Membership services strengthen arts institutions, arts leaders and individual artists across creative disciplines. We offer tiered levels of customized guidance that provides expertise, education, and practical solutions.Our Leadership Development Program teaches core leadership skills and offers practical business experience in the arts. This workforce development initiative creates self-confident, mentally strong individuals, who are participating in worthwhile artistic activities while contributing to their communities.Our statewide and regional programs include IMAGES Annual Photography Competition, Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature, Future Choices High School Visual Art Competition and Exhibition, and Scholarships in the Arts. These programs focus on professional development in the arts through recognition and artistic opportunities. We establish sustainable communities of like-minded individuals that provide educational, supportive, and enriching environments.

The Branford Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer organization with the goal of providing supplemental groceries to Branford families in need.Currently we serve approximately 250 families every month. We are open on Tuesday (morning and evening) and Friday morning.  During opening hours volunteers assist clients with their food choices, intake donations, stock shelves, help clients with the groceries, prepare and deliver groceries to homebound clients. Outside of hours, our volunteers pick up donations from a variety of sources, sort donations, stock shelves and prepare for opening.We are always looking for volunteers willing to make a commitment to regular hours.

The Branford Microfund provides interest-free loans to Branford residents who encounter unexpected financial obstacles but cannot afford or obtain a commercial loan. Our philosophy is to “pay it forward” – when a loan recipient repays a loan, the money becomes available to help another person in need. If you’d like to volunteer your time, please let us know. We are committed to helping our neighbors and we welcome your expertise and assistance to make that happen! How it works: Potential applicants must be 18 years of age and demonstrate the ability to repay their loan. Our loan limit is $3,000, and all loans must be repaid within 30 months via a signed promissory note. Repayment of loans allows the Fund to recycle its donations and help other community members. The loan application is quick and easy, and can be done online or in person. Our loan committee invests significant time and effort in assisting qualified applicants move forward.

Founded in 1985, the Community Dining Room (CDR) is a private, not-for-profit organization providing food, support, and companionship to our shoreline neighbors. We serve the south-central Connecticut shoreline.​The Community Dining Room is committed to providing meals to the community and supporting basic human needs. Our vision is to see a well-nourished community. We strive to promote public awareness of the impact of hunger and isolation in our society. We are dedicated to helping our guests with their practical needs through referrals and fellowship.​Our Executive Director, Judith Barron, acts as a client advocate, working with community agencies, local welfare offices, businesses, and health care providers to identify available resources.

The mission of the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut (AOASCC) is to champion and serve older adults and individuals with disabilities, helping them remain independent and engaged in their communities. We achieve this through inclusion and collaboration, honoring differences, and building partnerships.AOASCC is an independent, non-profit organization funded by federal resources. There are four other Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Connecticut, each with its own Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Human Resources, and Fiscal departments. AOASCC consists of three distinct departments:1. Aging and Disability Resource Department: This department provides accurate and impartial information about insurance, respite care, benefit qualification, health and wellness education, and elder abuse.2. Care Management Department: This department serves individuals participating in the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, which is sponsored by the Department of Social Services.3. Volunteer Department: This department offers individuals aged 55 and older the opportunity to get involved by volunteering their time to assist others. They also accept referrals for individuals in need of support through programs such as Friendly Visiting, Medical Chaperone, Grocery Support, Phone-a-Friend, and Financial Guidance.

Orchard House is a medical adult day center located along the shoreline that was established in 1981. We offer medical oversight, social programs, community integration, transportation and meals. The overall purpose of Orchard House is to decrease isolation, loneliness and to increase socialization. We provide much needed respite and resources. Approximately 85% of our seniors have a diagnosis of Alzheimers/Dementia and other maladies. Our goals are simple: we want to enhance the quality of life for those we serve by promoting independence, help maintain and/or enhance their ability to participate in programs, social with friends, and have them remain in their homes as long as possible.

Canoe Brook Center is the Senior Center in Branford, CT serving Branford residents 60+.  The mission of the Canoe Brook Center is to provide opportunities for socialization with peers, for educational and cultural enrichment, for personal growth and for successful aging and to promote health and physical fitness.  The Center will also be an advocate for Branford senior citizens and all Town residents regardless of age in cases where service is not provided by other local agencies. There is something for everyone.  You must be independent and oriented to join the Center. There is a need for volunteers at Canoe Brook. Benefits of volunteering: To have the opportunity to be with other people, be part of a team, make new friends and acquaintances, learn new skills, experience personal growth and to have fun while enriching other peoples' lives. Our TRIAD program is going strong. We help to provide programs for the seniors to keep them from being victimized in their homes and in the community. An offshoot to this program is the S.A.L.T. Council. SALT stands for Seniors and Law Enforcement Together. The council meets about three times a year planning TRIAD meetings.

Join in the fun to help make the Town's Holiday Parade and Tree Light a success. Volunteers are need to help with collecting food / gifts along the parade route, set up and clean up as well as assisting with activities that take place throughout the evening on the green and at Branford High School. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 203-488-8304.

We are holding a Volunteer Orientation on Monday, December 9th from 5-6PM via zoom for everyone interested in getting started volunteering at the CDR! Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Gleeson Edwards at volunteercoordinator@communitydiningroom.org to sign up!

Would you like to volunteer and help support the Soundview Family YMCA and Branford Rotary during the annual Branford Thanksgiving Day road race? Many ways to volunteer. Sign up today!

To honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.. Our speaker will be Jeffrey C. Stewart

This event is in conjunction with Branford Community Gardens vegetable seedlings sale. The Garden Club sells perennial divisions, shrubs and trees, native plants, summer bulbs, pollinator-friendly perennials and annuals, and vases of cut flowers from members' gardens. Children can plant summer annuals to take home. Free tree saplings (usually Dogwoods) are given away. Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions and identify plants. Help is needed setting up (and taking down) tables, loading the tables with plants, helping customers take purchased plants to their cars.

Camp Totokett is a free one-week summer day camp for children in grades K-8 from the Greater New Haven area. It is held annually at Killam’s Point in Branford, CT, on waterfront property owned by the First Congregational Church of Branford. Campers are paired one-on-one with high school or college Mentor who supports them in activities including fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, kayaking, scavenger hunts, camp-wide talent shows, and everyone's favorite Birthday Day!Mentors receive 40 hours of community service! Please email Hailey Nelson (Director) if you are interested: camptotokett@gmail.com

We are holding a Volunteer Orientation on Monday, December 9th from 5-6PM via zoom for everyone interested in getting started volunteering at the CDR! Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Gleeson Edwards at volunteercoordinator@communitydiningroom.org to sign up!

Branford Rotary's Annual 5k in partnership with JB Sports and Soundview Y. Volunteers always welcome to help register runners/walkers, hand out T-shirts to registrants, distribute water, serve snacks and assist with parking.Contact: Terence Elton (Chair of Rotary Service Committee) at eltontd@gmail.com

Legacy Theatre is always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of ushers! Ushers greet patrons when they enter the theatre, scan tickets and assist with checking in show attendees, hand out playbills, and help patrons find their seats. If you're interested in joining our team of ushers, please contact General Manager, Jeff Zeitlin, at jeff@legacytheatrect.org.