Abilis

Abilis provides people with developmental disabilities and their families in lower Fairfield County, CT and parts of Westchester County, NY with supports and advocacy for building able lives and strong communities. Abilis believes that all people deserve to live, learn, work and enjoy life based upon their personal preferences. Each person’s own strengths and dreams for the future deserve acknowledgment and respect. All people deserve access to resources, opportunities and skills that enhance their ability to self-advocate effectively.

• Address: 1150 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905
• Contact: Monica Smyth - email: smyth@abilis.us
• Phone: 203-324-1880X336
• Volunteer Opportunity: Abilis runs a year-round performing arts program for teens of all abilities. Meet Sundays from 2 - 4 in Stamford or Greenwich. Abilis' Youth Board meets monthly on Sunday afternoons and helps with Abilis' Mission of Supporting People with Disabilities.

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.

ARI of Connecticut

Since its inception, ARI has developed and offered many services to meet the needs of people with disabilities. We provide programs for students transitioning from high school, residential alternatives and job placement.

• Address: 174 Richmond Hill, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Gerard Gasparino - email: gasparinog@arict.org
• Phone: 203-324-9258X3023
• Volunteer Opportunity: You can help adults with developmental disabilities by joining the volunteer team at ARI of Connecticut, Inc. We rely on our many volunteers to enhance the quality of the lives of the people we serve. There are many volunteer opportunities available during the day, evening or on weekends. Flexible hours make volunteering convenient and fun! SOME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: * Arts & Crafts * Aquaerobics * Basketball * Bowling * Chaperone for Vacations * Companion/mentor * Dances * Disc Jockey * Fund-raising events * Golf * Hobbies * Music * Softball * Social Activity Group Leader * Special Olympics * Swimming * Tennis * Transportation And much more . . .

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!

Best Buddies

The Best Buddies mission is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Address: 28 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473
• Contact: Casey Henderson - email: cassandrahenderson@bestbuddies.org
• Phone: 203-234-3996
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Middle School and High School programs match students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with other students in one-to-one friendships. The buddies will meet twice a month and be in communication weekly. The students are enrolled in high school special education programs. Join us for our state-wide Friendship Walk on April 14th at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. This event is an opportunity for chapter members, community members, family, and friends to come together and celebrate the friendships made by Best Buddies this year. This is the largest state fundraiser of the year. Funds support ongoing programs going and allow us to open new school-based programs in an effort to spread inclusion and fulfill our mission. The website for this event is www.bestbuddiesct.org/westportwalk.

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

Challenger Little League of Darien

The Little League Challenger Division is a program for mentally and/or physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities.

• Address: PO Box 2108, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Molly Morgan - email: morg103@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-7003
• Volunteer Opportunity: 9th and 10th graders are needed to act as “buddies” to physically and mentally challenged kids ranging in age from 5 to 18 in baseball activities.

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.

Community Fund of Darien

The Community Fund of Darien is about people helping people, and locally changing lives with our investments of time, expertise and support. We are volunteers – your neighbors, local business people and community leaders. We reach people in Darien, Stamford and Norwalk by supporting a wide range of services, and recognizing that no one and no issue stands alone. Our Board and volunteers are dedicated and committed to ensuring integrity, accountability and oversight for the work of The Community Fund. We believe that working together we will achieve the greatest results.

• Address: 701 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Kiki Karpen - email: kiki.karpen@communityfunddarien.org
• Phone: 203-655-8775
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for mailings - labeling, stuffing, sorting in August and September, data entry and help with special events during the year. Applications are being accepted for the Youth Community Fund. Selected students will have the opportunity to allocate funding to agencies they have explored and reviewed. They may also pursue philanthropic projects, such as publishing the Teen Blue Book, help with the DHS Volunteer Fair and do hands-on volunteer work at agencies.

Darien and Stamford Red Cross

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: 39 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Dana Ross - email: x
• Phone: 203-287-3327 x 677
• Volunteer Opportunity: Red Cross Action Team: RCAT’s is open to all high school students. Their mission is to contribute to the community through volunteer work and to promote Red Cross emergency preparedness to both youth and adults. Provide support at the Red Cross office, blood drives, special projects, training and fundraising.

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 17, 2012 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 seventh consecutive year of the Darien car show and its fifth 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 Community Association

The Darien Community Association provides a broad array of educational, cultural, and social programs in an historic setting and enriches the community through philanthropy and outreach.

• Address: 274 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Marilyn DeMaio - email: dca1923@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-9050
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer Opportunity: Multiple areas of volunteer opportunity: Marketing, PR, IT, Publishing, Tutoring, Horticulture, and Interior Design at the mansion (Meadowlands) on Middlesex Road, as well as, retail opportunities at the Thrift Shop at 966 Post Road

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:

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 Library

The Darien Library is ranked as one of the top 10 public libraries in the country for its size, according to Hennen's American Public Library Rating. As our statistics show, the library is among the busiest in the state with over 1,300 people walking through the doors on an average day, 88% of the town's residents holding library cards, and the highest per capita circulation in Connecticut, with more than 28 items per Darien resident. The library collection includes 155,000 books and 300 newspaper and magazine subscriptions.

• Address: 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Sally Ijams - email: sijams@darienlibrary.org
• Phone: 203-669-5229
• Volunteer Opportunity: Do you love to read? Are you a people person? If yes, you are a great candidate to volunteer at the Darien Library. New projects evolve every day. Help people prepare for programs, scan items for our website and build awesome book displays. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, help out your own community and gain work experience. Schedules are worked out on an individual basis, but are usually no longer than 2-3 hours per session.

Darien Nature Center

The Darien Nature Center is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Located in beautiful Cherry Lawn Park, the Darien Nature Center offers a world of resources and activities for children and adults of all ages.

• Address: 120 Brookside Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Nina Miller - email: pokebox@aol.com
• Phone: 203-655-7459
• Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Camp Counselors in Training (volunteer CIT's)

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/Marcy Rand - email: eparis@darienct.gov, mrand@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 YMCA

The YMCA Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all.

• Address: 2420 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Pat Morrissey - email: pm@darien-ymca.org
• Phone: 203-655-8228
• Volunteer Opportunity: The Darien YMCA is looking for students interested in volunteering to work with children and teenagers with special needs.

Darien YMCA

• Address: 2420 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Kathy Risley - email: risleyk@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-655-8228
• Volunteer Opportunity: Many various opportunities to work with Special Needs children.

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: Member Youth Advisory Committee of Youth Commission on on-going basis. 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.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Peaceworks

The DVCC is the only domestic violence agency serving the cities and towns of Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, Darien, Wilton and Weston and is part of an 18 member state coalition, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV). The staff at the Domestic Violence Crisis Center is dedicated to the task of helping adults and children find ways to live thier lives in peace, without the threat of violence, intimidation or abuse.

• Address: 777 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06901
• Contact: Caitlin McArdle - email: cmcardle@dvccct.org
• Phone: 203-588-9100X116
• Volunteer Opportunity: Students in grades 9-12 can work with the DVCC throughout the towns of Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, and Stamford to help eliminate domestic and interpersonal violence in the home, school and community. Students can volunteer with PeaceWorks, our violence prevention education program, through Teen PeaceWorks, our teen dating violence awareness groups led by and for teens, as well as for our agency in general by providing childcare and community outreach at local events. All student volunteers must attend a 30-hour educational seminar to become certified.

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 and Children's Agency

Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a non-profit human service agency that meets the needs of more than 10,000 individuals--including children, adults, and families--throughout Fairfield County and beyond. Skilled professionals serve clients in seven primary impact areas: youth development, family strengthening, foster care, adoption, behavioral health, homeless service, and services for seniors. Eighty-nine cents of every dollar given to FCA directly benefits those in need in our community.

• Address: 9 Mott Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
• Contact: Mayx Holmes - email: mholmes@fcagency.org
• Phone: 203-523-5715
• Volunteer Opportunity: Junior Project Friendship - Juniors and Seniors are mentors to younger children (ages 6-12). Big Friends see their Little Friends once a week year round. Activities range from going to the movies, playing in the park, baking cookies or just hanging out. Mentors have the opportunity to be positive role models and make a real difference in the life of a child. Drivers license required. After School Program -Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are homework helpers to 6th, 7th and 8th graders after school, located at Norwalk Community College.

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.

George Washington Carver Center

The George Washington Carver Community Center helps children reach their greatest potential by providing educational, social, and recreational programs in a positive, safe and fun environment.

• Address: 7 Academy Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
• Contact: Kaaren Shoulders - email: kaaren@carvercenterct.org
• Phone: 203-838-4305
• Volunteer Opportunity: Help at the Carver Center with after-school activities - homework, recreational activities and arts and crafts. If you are computer savvy, there is a real need for tutoring in the Computer Lab where you can share your skills with students. You must be at least 12 yrs old and attend volunteer training the 1st Monday of every month.young

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Guiding Eyes for the Blind breeds, raises and trains service dogs to enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women, providing them the freedom to travel safely, independence, dignity and new horizons of opportunity. Guiding Eyes is an internationally accredited, nonprofit guide dog school with a 50-plus year legacy of providing the blind and visually impaired with superior Guiding Eyes dogs, training, and lifetime support services

• Address: 611 Granite Springs Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 010598
• Contact: Cora Martin - email: corapm@msn.com
• Phone: 203-834-0069
• Volunteer Opportunity: There are many ways for volunteers to assist Guiding Eyes including the collection of newspapers, helping younger puppies socialize, dog-sitting; even raising one of our puppies for guide dog work. As of the spring of 2012, there are at least 2 DHS students currently raising puppies for Guiding Eyes. The commitment of time depends on which volunteer role you choose to play. Most of the work will be at your own home and at the schedule you choose. To learn more go to: https://www.guidingeyes.org/volunteer/ , or call the number above.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. The Fairfield Chapter conducts numerous fundraising, outreach and family events throughout the year and we rely heavily on the help of our volunteers.

• Address: 200 Connecticut Ave.,Suite 5H, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Joan Benz - email: jbenz@jdrf.org
• Phone: 203-854-0658
• Volunteer Opportunity: Fall - Annual Walk in October. Form a team and raise funds or volunteer on the day of the walk by setting up in the morning, or helping with registration, food distribution, traffic control and clean-up. Spring - Annual Gala in April. Help assemble invitations, set up the day before and assist behind the scenes the night of the gala. Summer - Assemble mailings, help in the office, assist at support groups and kids' play groups.

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

Liberation Programs

Liberation Programs’ mission is to empower people and their families to be free of the disease of addiction by providing targeted solutions that restore lives and strengthen our community.

• Address: 4 Elmcrest Terr, Norwalk, CT 06850
• Contact: Linda Logan - email: info@liberationprograms.org
• Phone: 203-851-2077x1291
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to help provide child care for infants and children at Families in Recovery Program at 141 Franklin Street while mothers are in counseling sessions. Plan and execute parties for the Families in Recovery Program. Prepare simple refreshments for a Sunday afternoon gathering of residents and their families at Liberation House on Main Street.

Literacy Volunteers-Stamford/Greenwich

LVSG is a community-based organization that utilizes the services of trained volunteers to provide free, high-quality reading, writing and English language programs to adults, both American and foreign born, for the purpose of enabling them to acquire the literacy skills necessary to achieve personal and occupational goals.

• Address: 141 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901
• Contact: Lucia Cook - email: lec@lvsg.org
• Phone: 203-324-5214
• Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Reach Out and Read Volunteer and read to children in pediatric medical clinics. Come read (and play) to children waiting for medical appointments. A great opportunity to do with a friend. Students can organize drives for school supplies, collect new and gently used children's books. Community service and Internships are also available throughout the year.

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 x2225
• 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.

New Covenant House of Hospitality

The Mission of Catholic Charities is to Put Faith into Action by Providing Food, Housing, Mental Health, Adoption, Immigration, & Family Support Services to the Needy & Vulnerable of All Faiths in Fairfield County

• Address: 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Betsy Lopez - email: x
• Phone: 203-964-8228
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to help serve and clean up after the meals. Lunch hours are from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Monday to Sunday, and dinner is served from Monday to Saturday at 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm. Help is also needed cleaning inside and outside the premises. Please call in advance to volunteer.

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

Norwalk Emergency Shelter

The mission of the Norwalk Emergency Shelter, Inc. is to provide safe, sanitary shelter care to homeless men, women, and families; to assist shelter residents in searching for housing, jobs, counseling and treatment; and to foster residents' growth toward independence and responsibility.

• Address: 4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06856
• Contact: Frank Concepcion - email: neshelter@aol.com
• Phone: 203-866-1057
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers needed in Soup Kitchen (w/adult supervision), painting projects, clean up, planting, yard work. Volunteers also needed for clothing and food drives. Help is needed sorting clothing and food donations for distribution.

Norwalk Grassroots Tennis

Norwalk Grassroots Tennis is an alliance of tennis players, inner city youth, their parents and all those concerned with developing the self confidence, courtesy and maturity of disadvantaged children.

• Address: 15 Eastwood Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
• Contact: David Kimani - email: dave2kim@hotmail.com
• Phone: 203-434-6568
• Volunteer Opportunity: Tennis players needed to teach tennis to children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, ages 6-13. Volunteers should have a good grasp of tennis and empathy with children. Help during the summer vacation at the Housing Authority in Norwalk.

Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation

The Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation makes financial assistance grants to individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries.

• Address: PO Box 2221, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Candace Wheelock - email: cwheelock@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-656-3051
• Volunteer Opportunity: The foundation sponsors a major fundraiser, The Big Assist. The Big Assist is a hockey game played by current and former NHL players and Division I and Division III college players. Last July's game was played to a sold-out crowd at Terry Connor's Rink in Stamford. Volunteers are needed to distribute programs, help with the silent auction and provide an extra set of hands where needed.

Person-to-Person

We are a volunteer-driven, community-based agency that, through a sharing of goods and talents, responds to our neighbors who lack basic necessities and resources to improve their lives. Person-to-Person provides rapid response to client emergencies as well as access to interconnected services that support our clients' journey toward self-sufficiency. These services include practical help, problem solving, advocacy, and education. We strive to promote positive change in the lives of our clients and volunteers and increased community awareness of needs and problems.

• Address: 1864 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Janet King - email: jking@p2pdarien.org
• Phone: 203-655-0048
• Volunteer Opportunity: Students are welcome to join the Youth Group which helps Person-to-Person on Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon. Volunteers can help with a variety of tasks including sorting donated clothes, making up food bags for clients, greeting clients and inputting client information into the database.

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.

Safe Rides

Safe Rides is designed to combat the dangers of at-risk situations by providing youth with a "Safe Ride" home - no questions asked.

• Address: x, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Alicia Sillars - email: saferidesdarien@gmail.com
• Phone: 203-656-7326
• Volunteer Opportunity: Safe Rides is open to Juniors and Seniors. Iit is a youth-directed program sponsored by the Town of Darien Youth Commission. Safe Rides is designed to provide a free and confidential ride home to any high school student who is not in a condition to drive safely or to any student who wants to avoid being a passenger in such a situation. Safe Rides operates on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 PM to 2 AM, during the early fall to late spring. Safe Rides phone number is 655-6551.

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.

Silver Hill Hospital

Silver Hill Hospital is an academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. The mission of Silver Hill Hospital is to provide our patients with the best available treatment of mental illness and addiction; and to offer continuing support, counseling and education to our patients and their families in every phase of illness and recovery.

• Address: 208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
• Contact: Lisa Ruggiero - email: volunteer@silverhillhospital.org
• Phone: 203-801-2320
• Volunteer Opportunity: Student volunteers age 16 and above can join the Silver Hill volunteer team to assist with a variety of administrative projects for several departments, including marketing, development, finance, medical library, and nursing. Silver Hill Hospital is a private, nonprofit psychiatric hospital assisting adolescents and adults with addictive and mental health problems. Possible internship programs may be available for seniors who are 18 years.

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 Hospital

Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving Stamford and surrounding Connecticut communities for more than 100 years. We have 305 inpatient beds in medicine, surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and medical and surgical critical care units and maintain an educational partnership with Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for its teaching programs in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology and surgery.

• Address: 30 Shelburne Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Stephanie Harris - email: sharris@stamhealth.org
• Phone: 203-276-7358
• Volunteer Opportunity: Several opportunities are available with a bi-monthly commitment: 1. Sunshine Team with 3 or more students to create crafts for patients 2. Healing Arts and Entertainment, students with talents such as painting, singing and playing instruments 3. Managing ED Closet - A group of 2 or 3 students to manage and organize the Emergency department donated clothing closet.4. Delivering patient flowers and mail.5. Supporting nurses (Patient support/visitation)6. Community Events and Fundraisers

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 setup ,children’s activities, food tents, hayrides, face painting and more. Students can also serve as weekend gallery assistants or train to become Junior Curators (farm volunteers). Administrative and computer 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: Janine Wolfe and Megan Johnson - email: mjohnson@starinconline.com
• Phone: 203-846-9581
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer for the 7th Annual STAR Walk, Roll & Stroll on Sunday May 6, 2012 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 include assisting individuals with developmental disabilities with recreational activities (e.g. crafts, bowling, Wii game night, movie night), assisting with social media (Facebook & Twitter) or event planning committees.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Stepping Stones Museum for Children, named one of America’s Top 50 Children’s Museums, features interactive exhibits, educational programs and fun for the whole family. With four main galleries, a toddlers-only gallery and more than 100 hands-on activities, Stepping Stones offers children ages ten and under plenty to explore and discover.

• Address: 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
• Contact: Alison Minor - email: volunteer@steppingstonesmuseum.org
• Phone: 203-899-0606
• Volunteer Opportunity: Do you enjoy sailing boats and making kites with children? Youth volunteers help visitors explore galleries and exhibits, facilitate programs, assist staff with birthday parties and educational workshops, supervise exhibits as well as aid in clean up and with special events. The work is hands-on in a fun, creative and dynamic museum environment.

The Joshua House Fund

Joshua House is a nonprofit dedicated to building houses for impoverished families in Appalachia. Students are accompanied by an adult family member for a one week trip to build a home. Participants pay their own transportation and hotel.

• Address: 85 Pembroke Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Margot Congdon - email: margotc@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-656-4581
• Volunteer Opportunity: A unique volunteer experience where parents and teenagers work together to build a home for a family in need.

The Joshua House Fund

Joshua House is a nonprofit dedicated to building houses for impoverished families in Appalachia. Students are accompanied by an adult family member for a one week trip to build a home. Participants pay their own transportation and hotel.

• Address: 85 Pembroke Road, Darien, CT 06820
• Contact: Margot Congdon - email: margotc@optonline.net
• Phone: 203-656-4581
• Volunteer Opportunity: A unique volunteer experience where parents and teenagers work together to build a home for a family in need.

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.

Voluntary Services for the Blind

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• Address: 945 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905
• Contact: Claudette Tallon - email: stallon@aol.com
• Phone: 203-324-6611
• Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed as readers, drivers and friendly visitors. References are needed and drivers license/insurance for driving services. Services are for the elderly and hours are flexible.

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: Rachel Reese - email: rreese@volunteersquare.com
• Phone: 203.526.7017
• 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.

Waveny Care Center

Waveny Care Center offers comprehensive healthcare services to older adults and others affected by illness or injury. Waveny encourages and assists individuals to live with dignity and as independently as circumstances permit. It has earned its enviable reputation for excellence thanks to its patient-oriented philosophy and superior staff.

• Address: 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
• Contact: Sandie Malloy - email: smalloy@waveny.org
• Phone: 203-594-5334
• Volunteer Opportunity: Waveny has numerous volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can help by assisting with the serving of meals to residents; assist at the nurse’s station; work in the special care unit with residents with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease; visit with residents and assist with activities such as card games, reviewing the latest news, leading an exercise program, or playing the piano. Help residents learn to use email and to correspond with their friends and family.

Yerwood Center

The Yerwood Center is a community resource center providing educational and personal development opportunities to Stamford’s diverse community.

• Address: 90 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
• Contact: Sioban Matthew - email: smatthew@yerwoodcenter.org
• Phone: 203-327-2790
• Volunteer Opportunity: Students can volunteer at the Yerwood Center through the IXCEL Teen Program. The goal of the program is to help other teenagers prepare for college, professional life and develop successful life skills. Other opportunities include one-on-one tutoring with children, story time help, supervise recreational time in the gymnasium or share a skill or talent as a guest speaker.

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: Ellen Kirby - email: ellenk@ywcadariennorwalk.org
• Phone: 203-655-2535
• Volunteer Opportunity: We have 3 volunteer opportunities for DHS students:March 24th, Country Club of Darien Annual Benefit, Masquerade Ball. Help set up event, and silent auction runners to retrieve auction items and package up. April 29, Race Against Racism and Empowering Women, a running race departing from Cherry Lawn park at 8 a.m. Assistance needed at the event in handing out pinneys and numbers to runners, marshalls to mark location of race. July 4th, Push-n-Pull parade, 8th annual parade for kids of all ages. We need help with setting up event at Tilley Pond Park day of event.

Team In Training

Team In Training is the largest fundraising campaign of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, who's mission is to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and Myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

• Address: 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
• Contact: Nicole Carrea - email: nicole.carrea@lls.org
• Phone: 2036651418
• Volunteer Opportunity: Team In Training is in need of student volunteers to be a part of Race Raiders, a fun and flexible grass roots marketing program. This team of volunteers will help to "paint the town purple" by attending local races to distribute promotional materials and perform various race day duties such as man water stops and spread excitement at cheer stations.