American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

• Address: 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897
• Contact: Shannon Murnane - email: Shannon.Murnane@cancer.org
• Phone: 203-563-1526
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer for the Relay for Life. Student participation is a great part of this event. Call for more details.

American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed from the union of eight American Red Cross Chapters in Connecticut - the Charter Oak, Darien/Stamford, Mid-Fairfield Country, Milford, New Canaan, South Central Connecticut, Waterbury Area and Western Connecticut Chapters. The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

• Address: 158 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
• Contact: Theresa Addison - email: theresa.addison@ctredcross.org
• Phone: 203-683-4264
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers can assist with blood drives, fundraising, special events and other activities depending on age, availability and skills.

Atria of Darien

Atria builds vibrant communities that provide seniors with comfort, companionship and a better quality of life in their later years. Our goal is to always create an environment where older people thrive, where loneliness and isolation are behind them, and where families and friends feel secure their loved ones are protected and fulfilled.

• Address: 50 Ledge Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Carolyn Arnold - email: carolyn.arnold@atriaseniorliving.com
• Phone: 203-662-1090
• Volunteer Opportunity: Students can help out weekends/afternoons in groups or one on one with games (cards, bingo, trivia), singing/music, book groups or just being a friendly visitor to the elderly.If you have a special talent you would like to share with seniors , this is the place to volunteer. They love entertainment!

Boys and Girls Club of Stamford

The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is a dedicated youth facility that is open daily, is managed by a professional staff, and available and affordable to all youth.  We have provided after school activities and youth development services to the youth of Stamford, Connecticut since 1927. 

• Address: 347 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Jeff Pytlak - email: jpytlak@bgcastamford.org
• Phone: 203-324-0594
• Volunteer Opportunity: "Volunteers are needed to help the children with homework, assist with arts and crafts, technology, games and team sports.

Bruce Museum

The Bruce Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of Art and Science to enrich the lives of all people.

• Address: One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830
• Contact: Mary Ann Lendenmann - email: mlendenmann@brucemuseum.org
• Phone: 203- 869-6786
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer opportunities for students between the ages of 14 and 18. * Arts and Crafts Assistant * Museum Ambassador * Museum Store Assistant * Front Desk Receptionist * Assistant at the Seaside Center (summer only) * Office Assistant * Junior Educator * Parent-Child (age 8-13) Team

Christian Community Action

Food Pantry

• Address: 98 S. Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
• Contact: Joy Romeo - email: ccanorwalk@yahoo.com
• Phone: 203-899-2485
• Volunteer Opportunity: CCA needs food pantry volunteers to stock shelves and serve clients Monday - Friday from 9:30-12:00 and the 2nd Saturday of every month. Could also use help in the furniture room, office and special programs such as major food drives.

Christian Community Action

The mission of Christian Community Action, Norwalk (CCA) is to provide essential resources such as food and furniture to Norwalk residents who are in need of emergency assistance. In addition, CCA also seeks to assist families and individuals who are in need of emergency financial aide for items such as security deposits for renting apartment or for utilities expense. In these ways, CCA seeks to reduce both hunger and homelessness in the city of Norwalk.

• Address: 98 S. Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854
• Contact: Joy Romeo - email: ccanorwalk@yahoo.com
• Phone: 203-899-2485
• Volunteer Opportunity: Youth Volunteers serve in these capacities: Food pantry volunteers to stock shelves and serve clients (9:30 - 12:00: M-F; 2nd Saturday of every month). Also need furniture room helpers, office help and special programs such as food drives.

Community Action Agency of Greater Stamford

It is the mission of CTE to counter basic causes of poverty in the Stamford, Darien and Greenwich communities by making available services and activities which help reduce the physical, economic and psychological barriers to self-sufficiency for low income individuals, families and communities, giving them the ability to rise out of poverty.

• Address: 34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Keha Yanterpool - email: kyanterpool@ctecap.org
• Phone: 203-352-4871
• Volunteer Opportunity: Assist teachers in the classroom with homework, once a week reading club @ Southend Branch Library, once a week tech help, twice a week recreation help, volunteering during Mighty Mights Basketball Program - Score Keepers & Coaches.

Darien Arts Center

Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center is dedicated to supporting and fostering a greater appreciation of, and participation in, the visual and performing arts for all members of the community and has been an important part of the cultural life of Darien for more than 25 years.

• Address: 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Amy Allen - email: amyallen@darienarts.org
• Phone: 203-655-5138
• Volunteer Opportunity: Theatre Technician - set builder,lighting asst.,stage manager,box office/tickets. PR Assistant - Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography. Arts Admin. Asst. - Community outreach

Darien Book Aid Plan

Darien Book Aid is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that builds a foundation of peace, understanding, and friendship by distributing free books. Book Aid sends books in response to specific requests from Peace Corps volunteers,  libraries and schools all over the world   Books are also donated to libraries, prisons, hospitals, Native American and Appalachian groups in the United States.

• Address: 1926 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Joanne Leaman - email: darienbookaid@yahoo.com
• Phone: 203-655-2777
• Volunteer Opportunity: Museum Store Assistant

Darien Chamber of Commerce

The Darien chamber of Commerce is committed to taking a leadership role in supporting the business community and quality of life in Darien.

• Address: 10 Corbin Drive, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Carol Wilder-Tamme - email: ctdarienchamber@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-3600
• Volunteer Opportunity: Graphic Arts/logo designs;Data entry;Data base update with US Chamber website;"Darien Goes Green"environmental project: Student Liaison; Student & Community/Business Liaison (mainly on phone)

Darien Collectors Car Show

Fathers Day, June 19, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm the Darien Collector's Car Show features 100 vintage, special interest and muscle cars. The Darien Father's Day Collector's Car Show is an annual opportunity to celebrate Father's Day, springtime, the beautiful New England countryside, and, oh yes, fine automobiles. The event is held at Darien's beautiful eight-acre Tilley Pond Park. This year marks the fifth consecutive year of the Darien car show and its third at Tilley Pond Park. The show was begun by the Darien Downtown Revitatlization Initiative and is now held under the auspices of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, Charles B. England, Jr., show manager.

• Address: Tilley Pond Park, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Charlie England - email: charlesengland@sbcglobal.net
• Phone: 203-655-2510
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the show.

Darien EMS Post 53

For over 40 years, Post 53 has provided the town of Darien, CT with emergency medical services, while providing local high school students with an exceptional opportunity to serve their community. Its dedicated volunteers man 3 fully-equipped state-of-the-art ambulances, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Address: 0 Ledge Rd, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Ron Hammer - email: hammers@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-8980
• Volunteer Opportunity: Emergency Medical Technician

Darien Fire Department

Since 1895 the Darien Fire Department has relied completely on the volunteers that dedicate their time and energy. Even if you are unable to volunteer as an active member of the department there are many ways to assist the Darien Fire Department. House Members assist the active fire fighters by performing administrative and other tasks such as cooking and mechanical work.

• Address: 848 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Shane Smith - email: darien410@aol.com
• Phone: 203-655-1216
• Volunteer Opportunity: Do you want to help out the community, take part in a well established organization, have fun and get trained as a Probationary Member of the Fire Department? This is for you. Training classes are held every Monday. The Fire Department also is involved in Special Events, Fire Parade Competitions, has a paintball , softball and football team. You carry a beeper when "on-call."

Darien Historical Society

Even though it is one of the smallest towns in one of the smallest states, Darien is uniquely positioned in an area that is extraordinarily rich in history. It was an offspring of Puritan New England that was quickly drawn into the orbit of New York City, and it has been pushed and pulled by both ever since.

• Address: 45 Old Kings Highway N, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Susan Bhirud - email: sbhirud@darienhistorical.org
• Phone: 203-655-9233
• Volunteer Opportunity: We are in the process of scanning over 1000 old photos of Darien to create a digital catalog of Darien. Volunteers can come in after school for an hour at a time and help with this important project.

Darien Land Trust

Works with the Eco-Citizens Club at DHS

• Address: PO Box 1074, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Shirley Nichols - email: Shirleynichols@darienlandtrust.org
• Phone: 203-655-4148
• Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Eco-Citizens Club at DHS and find out how to secure green space for Darien residents.

Darien Road Race:

Now in its 30th year, the race has raised more than $800,000 to support local community social services and cancer-support organizations. The 2009 Darien Road Race benefits The Community Fund of Darien; The Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital and The Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital.

• Address: Pear Tree Point, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Lisa Stout - email: lisa@communityfunddarien.org
• Phone: 203-655-8775
• Volunteer Opportunity: Held at Pear Tree Beach the Road Race is a Sunday in September. Lots of volunteers are needed for set-up, registration of over 400 runners, road marshals, water station attendants, drivers and a clean-up crew.

Darien Senior Activities Center

Seniors of the community gather together here for fellowship and useful learning pursuits. This lovely accommodation is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Address: 30 Edgerton Street, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Beth Paris/Carolynn Lewis - email: eparis@darienct.gov
• Phone: 203-656-7455
• Volunteer Opportunity: Annual collaborative events: Senior Senior Prom/ Holiday High Tea/ Game Day in the Spring.The Senior Center welcomes student visitors at any time of the year. Share your stories and skills with the seniors. Help with running an activity. Play an instrument and lead a singing group. During the summer, help is needed with serving lunch and grounds maintenance

Darien TV79

TV79 is the Town of Darien's local government channel. It is available only to Cablevision subscribers living in Darien. If you have "satellite dish" TV or AT&T uVerse, you cannot watch our programming. Staffed by volunteers, TV79 covers 2 - 3 government meetings each week, usually airing them live as they happen and repeating them beginning each Friday when our new program schedule gets underway. In addition, TV79 produces interview programs, mini-documentaries, public service announcements and covers town events such as the Memorial Day parade. No experience necessary. Hands-on training is provided. Flexible schedules, though most work is weekday evenings.

• Address: Town Hall, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Jim Cameron - email: channel79@darienct.gov
• Phone: 203-656-7484
• Volunteer Opportunity: We're always looking for volunteers to help in our programming. Training is available. Contact us if you'd like to join our team.

Darien Youth Commission

The Youth Commission shall act as an advocate for youth services by developing, planning, coordinating and/or conducting programs and/or activities focused on enrichment for the youth of the Town of Darien. This includes, though is not limited to addressing: health, recreation, employment, positive youth development, and general welfare requirements of these said youth. Such programs and activities offered shall strive to avoid unnecessary duplication of those provided by public and private agencies. (To this end, the Youth Commissions shall act as a coordinating body of all available Youth programming.)

• Address: Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Alicia Sillars - email: asillars@darienct.gov
• Phone: 203-656-7326
• Volunteer Opportunity: Help is needed at the following events: Youth Arts Expo, Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta, Family concerts on the Beach, and the Halloween Window Painting Contest in the Fall.

Depot

The Depot is a non-profit community organization providing Darien High School children with a drug and alcohol free environment. The Depot, the town's Youth Service Bureau, is run by a student governing body that oversees all outreach projects, events and programs. Some of the Depot's programs include Girls Night Out, Police Academy, Global Girls, SADD, Kids in Crisis Youth Corp, Cop Shop, Fun Buster and Safe Rides.

• Address: Heights Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Janice Marzano - email: depotct@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-0812
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Depot is a great place for community service. There are 4th and 5th grade parties, community outreach projects and helping the various organizations around town with events.

Domus

Since 1972, Domus has helped thousands of our region's most vulnerable youth and their families experience success. The love, structure, and support we provide at our charter schools, residential programs, and community programs enable our kids and families to reach their full potential.

• Address: 83 Lockwood Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Julia Wade - email: jwadew@domuskids.org
• Phone: 203-324-4277 x 24
• Volunteer Opportunity: After school opportunities for tutoring middle school students at Trailblazers Academy, a Charter Middle School in Stamford. Help with homework, coach various sports, teach a skill such as drawing or knitting at Chester Addison Community Center

Family Centers

Family Centers is a private, non-profit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families living in Lower Fairfield County. More than 1400 trained professionals and volunteers work together to provide a wide range of innovative and responsive programs. Annually Family Centers services more than 16,000 individuals and families through their thirty programs.

• Address: 40 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
• Contact: Jennifer Flatow - email: jflatow@familycenters.org
• Phone: 203-869-4848
• Volunteer Opportunity: Our early care and education program, which services children from birth to five years of age, seeks dedicated volunteers to work side by side with our staff. We have multiple locations in Greenwich and can accommodate volunteers Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 6pm.

Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. is lower Fairfield County's primary hunger-relief organization. We are the only food bank that services this area. The Food Bank provides food to about 100 non-profit agencies and programs that serve low income people in our six town service area through bags of groceries and congregate meals. This includes soup kitchens, food pantries, child care programs, homeless shelters, senior centers, domestic violence safe houses, and rehabilitation programs.

• Address: 461 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06906
• Contact: Kate Lombardo - email: klombardo@foodbanklfc.org
• Phone: 203-358-8898
• Volunteer Opportunity: Students are needed to conduct food drives at their schools and to help sort and stack food on shelves in the warehouse. Also, pick ups during the holiday season.

Kids in Crisis

Connecticut’s ONLY facility for children newborn to age 17, Kids in Crisis provides free, temporary shelter, therapeutic counseling, comprehensive medical care and specialized educational support for children struggling with a wide range of issues including abuse, neglect, abandonment, family health issues and family conflict.

• Address: One Salem St, Cos Cob, CT 06830
• Contact: Kristen Tomasiewicz - email: ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org
• Phone: 203-622-6556
• Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Kids in Crisis Youth Corps! Area teens meet at the Depot to plan monthly activities for the youngest KIC residents, organize fundraisers and raise awareness about Kids in Crisis in the community. Meetings take place at the Depot, 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is one of the earliest and finest surviving Second Empire Style country houses ever built in the United States. It is our ongoing mission to conserve and faithfully restore this splendid 62-room mansion while expanding educational programs on the material, artistic and social culture of the Victorian era.

• Address: 295 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
• Contact: Joy Romeo - email: jromeo@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
• Phone: 203-838-9799
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are involved and important to every aspect of the museum. This includes tours, school visits, research, special events and much more. Summer opportunities in gift shop, at Flea Market or train as a tour guide.

Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate Long Island Sound and protect it for future generations. A vibrant and entertaining learning environment, the Maritime Aquarium achieves this goal through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.

• Address: 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
• Contact: Lisa Slinsky - email: volunteers@maritimeaquarium.org
• Phone: 203-852-0700
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Aquarium welcomes students to its Gallery Guide Program. Students can work on weekends and during school vacations as guides explaining the Aquarium’s many exhibits. All volunteers must successfully complete the Aquarium’s volunteer training program. Assignments vary from administrative responsibilities to frontline jobs throughout the Aquarium. Consider joining this fun group of volunteers and learn about the maritime history of Long Island Sound and its unique and wonderful marine life.

Noroton Fire Department

The Noroton Fire Department, a 100% volunteer organization, is committed to providing high-quality fire and rescue services while remaining fiscally responsible to our contributors and the taxpayers of Darien .

• Address: 1873 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Bobby Buch - email: x
• Phone: 203-655-0653
• Volunteer Opportunity: There are many volunteer opportunities for youth at the Darien Fire Departments. Students must be 16 and healthy to join a Department as junior probationary members and begin fire fighting training to become state certified. Each Department provides leadership training and exercises in team building. Youth are actively involved in fund raising and outreach programs via public education about fire prevention

Noroton Heights Fire Department

Being a fully volunteer fire department, we depend on individuals who can help and lend a hand to preserve this great organization and to provide fire protection for the Town of Darien. Without these volunteers who unselfishly give up some of their free time, the fire service could not be what it is today.  If you are sixteen years of age or older, are willing to learn this honorable trade and want to provide a service to your community, then we have a position for you at the Noroton Heights Fire Department.

• Address: 209 Noroton Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Jeff Lombardo - email: lombardo.jeff@yahoo.com
• Phone: 203-979-1348
• Volunteer Opportunity: There are many volunteer opportunities for youth at the Darien Fire Departments. Students must be 16 and healthy to join a Department as junior probationary members and begin fire fighting training to become state certified. Each Department provides leadership training and exercises in team building. Youth are actively involved in fund raising and outreach programs via public education about fire prevention

Pet Animal Welfare Society - PAWS

PAWS is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in continuous operation since 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, our rescue efforts were expanded to include cats. PAWS rescues & rehomes approximately 115 dogs and 435 cats annually. Many of the dogs faced euthanasia at local pounds and most of the cats that we help are strays and abandoned cats that roam our streets. A portion of the pets that come to PAWS have been relinquished by their owners who are no longer able to care for them.

• Address: 504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
• Contact: Lisa DiDonato - email: lisad@pawsct.org
• Phone: 203-750-9572 x 120
• Volunteer Opportunity: While you have to be at least 18 to volunteer at the shelter there are many volunteer jobs where you can make a difference. Volunteers are needed to help create donation canisters , decorate them with PAWS info and distribute them to collection centers. Help distribute the PAWS newsletters and PAWS flyers which showcase an animal currently available for adoption. Volunteers are needed to help organize drives for old bedding, towels or pet food for use in the kennels.

Shakespeare on the Sound

Shakespeare on the Sound is a professional theatre company in Rowayton, CT.

• Address: 33 Highland Avenue, Rowayton, CT 06853
• Contact: Rocco Natale - email: rocco@shakespeareonthesound.org
• Phone: 203-299-1300
• Volunteer Opportunity: We need volunteers to help in the parks in Rowayton and Greenwich during our summer performance season. We could also use help with administration, marketing , fundraising and special events throughout the year. Apply via website: www.shakespeareonthesound.org.

SoundWaters

SoundWaters, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989, is the leading environmental education organization on Long Island Sound. Programs take place at the Coastal Education Center in Cove Island Park, in Stamford, Connecticut, on the SoundWaters, an 80’ three-masted schooner; at schools, community centers and field sites throughout the region; and at our summer program for children ages 2-14.

• Address: 1281 Cove Road, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Arlyn Kilduff - email: akilduff@soundwaters.org
• Phone: 203-406-3311
• Volunteer Opportunity: SoundWaters has opportunities for high school students who are interested in working for an organization that emphasizes education and respect for the environment, especially the marine environment. Volunteers can help by greeting visitors, answering the phone and explaining exhibits; staffing the marine exhibit room; feeding the fish and cleaning the tanks; helping with the touch tank; and maintaining the learning lab. Volunteers are needed after school, and during the summer. Volunteers should be interested, reliable and attend training sessions.

Special Olympics of Connecticut

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

• Address: 2666 State Street, Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517
• Contact: Jen Williams or Debbie Horne - email: jenniferw@soct.org
• Phone: 203-380-9990
• Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Partner with a Special Olympics program, where disabled athletes play on the same teams with non-disabled partners. There are a number of different unified sports including tennis, bowling and power lifting. Help with our biggest events: The Penguin Plunge(3/12/11), The 2011 Winter Games(3/5&6), and The 2011 Spring Games(5/14/11).These are events that bring out the best is everyone. Once you start volunteering with us, you will never stop.

St. Luke's LifeWorks

St. Luke’s LifeWorks is a non-profit organization providing learning opportunities, housing and support services to people overcoming homelessness in lower Fairfield County.

• Address: 141 Franklin St, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Elaine Osowski - email: elaine@stlukeslifeworks.org
• Phone: 203-273-0987
• Volunteer Opportunity: -Students can organize drives for towels, sheets, blankets and/or toiletries for shelter residents. - Help collecting, wrapping, decorating, sorting and personalizing nearly 10,000 gifts in December . Or organize a toy drive to contribute to a happy holiday for families and children homeless or affected by AIDS. - Sponsor a children's activity-throw a special party for kids. -Provide a meal for the women's shelter, mental health and HIV/AIDS programs, lunches on Saturdays or various weekday nights. -Personal Care Drive - ziploc bags filled with toothpaste, toothbrush, anti-bacterial bar soap, etc. -Join the Homework Club.

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibits, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor's experience of our unique site.

• Address: 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
• Contact: Cathryn Oulighan - email: volunteer@stamfordmuseum.org
• Phone: 203-977-6530
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Stamford Museum and Nature Center has many ongoing needs for volunteers for their Festivals - assist with children’s activities, food tent, setup, office work. Students can also be Farm Docents (farm tour guides) and Junior Curators (help with farm chores and animal care). Administrative help also needed.

STAR, Inc. Lighting the Way

STAR Walk, Roll & Stroll Walkathon and Family Fun Day supports individuals with developmental disabilities in Fairfield County.

• Address: 182 Wolfpit Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
• Contact: Michael Petell/MeganJohnson - email: mjohnson@starinconline.com
• Phone: 203-846-9581
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer for the 6th Annual STAR Walk, Roll & Stroll on Sunday May 1, 2011 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT. Help set up, pass out water and snacks to walkers, help with children's activities such as face painting, crafts and games. Other Volunteer Oportunities: Assist with social media (Facebook & Twitter), planning committees and public relations.

Tiny Miracles Foundation

The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping families with premature infants in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

• Address: 25-13 Old Kings Hwy, N, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Kelley Chapman - email: kelleychapman@ttmf.org
• Phone: 203-202-9714
• Volunteer Opportunity: Fund Raising Event Helpers. Office Intern Projects. Grant Researchers. Database office work, graphic design, packing and delivery of baby supplies, event support and other projects. Students can also do knitting, sewing and crochet baby preemie size hats, blankets and socks.

Volunteer Center of SWFC

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County serves nonprofit organizations, employers and individuals by coordinating their talents and resources, to build the capacity of agencies with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in our communities through volunteerism.

• Address: 62 Palmer’s Hill Road, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Roberta Eichler - email: roberta@ucanhelp.org
• Phone: 203-348-7714
• Volunteer Opportunity: Help needed with office duties, large mailings, assembling brochures or handbooks.

Volunteer Square, Inc.

• Address: 21 Greenleaf Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Ned Brokaw - email: nbrokaw@volunteersquare.com
• Phone: 203-209-5781
• Volunteer Opportunity: Start a video club to photograph events for charities. Become a student liaison to promote awareness of the site to students and parents.

YWCA of Darien and Norwalk

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.

• Address: 49 Old Kings Hwy, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Nancy Coughlin - email: nancyc@ywcadariennorwalk.org
• Phone: 203-655-2535
• Volunteer Opportunity: Join and Volunteer: Stand Against Racism - Plan, implement and participate in school based and town-wide activities to speak out against racism and support diversity. Push-N-Pull Parade - Assist on July 4, 2011 in set-up and clean-up of Tilley Park for this annual childrens' event. Volunteers always needed for mailings, copying, and stuffing envelopes.