Your time can make a big difference in our community.
If you are interested in volunteering with organizations outside of United Way of Greater New Haven, please contact each organization directly to learn about their specific needs and opportunities.
United Way of Greater New Haven Volunteer Opportunities
From June 16th - June 20th, United Way of Greater New Haven invites you to participate in Week of Action!
Volunteer to make a tangible difference to increase access to food and support local food nonprofits. With a full week of events, there are opportunities for everyone, so bring a friend, coworker, or family member, and help us make an impact!
United Way is excited to partner with the Diaper Bank of Connecticut in North Haven to improve access to diapers and other hygiene products for families in need.
Volunteers are needed to help sort, count, repackage, label, and box diapers and other hygiene products before they are distributed.
Volunteer shifts occur on the first Tuesday of the month, from 9 AM - 11 AM.
In partnership with Farnam Neighborhood House and CT Foodshare, United Way of Greater New Haven will be hosting a bi-weekly mobile pantry for New Haven families! Volunteers will help set-up the food pantry, distribute food, and help with break down. This pantry is a rain or shine event!
United Way of Greater New Haven, in partnership with the Connecticut Foodshare, the Town of Hamden, and Hamden Public Schools, is managing a bi-weekly mobile pantry in Hamden. Volunteers will help set-up the food pantry, distribute food, and help with break down. This pantry is a rain or shine event!
Women United is committed to ensuring families have access to healthy food, women-led households are financially stable, and caregivers are supported in holding healthy relationships to give children a secure start in life. Our legacy partnership with Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School continues with a primary focus on building literacy skills for enrolled children and their families.
Click here to learn more about some of Women United's ongoing volunteer opportunities!
Gather home supplies for local families leaving homeless shelters.
Volunteer Opportunities from other Organizations
Interested in fighting food waste in our community? Join Haven’s Harvest for a rewarding volunteer opportunity in Orange, Connecticut!
Volunteers are needed to help bag and distribute 5,000 loaves of bread on Tuesday and Friday mornings. This rescued bread will go directly to support over 30 community organizations, ensuring that good food doesn’t go to waste and reaches those who need it most. Volunteers will help sort, bag, and load bread to ensure it gets out efficiently.
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Date/Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 AM – 10 AM
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Location: Orange, CT
Learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities on the Haven's Harvest website.
For more information or to get started as a volunteer, contact Roberto: roberto@havensharvest.org
Volunteers are needed to support literacy and math tutoring during the academic school year. There is also a need for volunteers to help support community literacy & math events and to donate gently used books. Sign up to receive updates about volunteer opportunities and you can choose to volunteer for a specific youth organization or to be matched to a program with the greatest need for volunteers.
Sign up here: Volunteer Opportunities.
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut provides diapers, period supplies, incontinence products, and other basic health items to families throughout the state.
They need volunteers that can sort through donations at their warehouse in North Haven, CT. They offer occasional public volunteering days (listed on their website) and can support with scheduling volunteer days for your specific school, company, or organization.
You can also host a diaper drive and collect donations. Drives can also include hosting a donation sorting event at your location.
Contact Kim Spanier to learn more: kim@thediaperbank.org
Shifts are on Friday morning (8:30am – 11am) and Saturday morning (7am – 11am). Friday shifts are our delivery and packing days, whereas Saturday is our distribution day. If you are coming on Friday, please do not park in the back or the side of the church as these spots are reserved for delivery drivers.
All volunteers should show up at the back door of the church at 57 Olive Street New Haven through the driveway on Chapel, where they will be greeted by a staff member who will review our volunteer expectations, and assign tasks. Volunteers should plan on staying for the entire shift that they sign up for, and should come dressed in clothing that is appropriate to work in, including closed toed shoes.
Sign up here.
Ushering
Ushers ensure that patrons are able to get to their seats quickly and safely. Ushers must be capable of climbing stairs, standing for a shift, and communicating with patrons. They are expected to stay for the entire concert and assist with general cleanup in the seating areas after patrons have departed (i.e. picking up playbills, loose papers, lost personal items should go to house manager, etc.).
Ticket Tearing
Ticket tearers help patrons into the venue and point them towards the right seating area. They also monitor doors for exits/ re-rentry during concerts. Ticket Tearers must be able to read tickets and be able to communicate with patrons. They are expected to stay at their position through intermission to assist latecomers & patrons re-entering the hall.
Office Volunteers
NHSO periodically needs volunteers to stuff envelopes, assist with instrument petting zoos, make phone calls, and perform other administrative duties.
Interested in Volunteering? Email Operations@NewHavenSymphony.org!
Yale New Haven Health at Home Hospice, a We Honor Veterans Certified Hospice Program, is seeking volunteers in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:
- Patient Companions
- Family Caregiver respite
- Pet Therapy
Volunteers can also:
- Assist Veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories
- Educate & assist patients in receiving Veteran benefits
- Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran’s Day and other Recognition events
- Assist in replacing lost medals
As a volunteer, you will receive:
- Free, mandatory training
- The support of a team
- Unlimited appreciation and gratitude
If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding experience, contact Jo Ann Begley at 203-453-7659 or joann.begley@ynhh.org.
Yale New Haven Health at Home, Hospice programs are expanding, and need your help. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas, including:
- Complementary Therapies (Massage, Reiki, Reflexology)
- Pet Therapy
- Activities such as art and music
- Veteran to Veteran
- Patient Companions (companionship, errands, light housekeeping, Family Caregiver respite)
As a volunteer, you will receive:
- Free, mandatory training
- The support of a team
- Unlimited appreciation and gratitude
If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding experience, contact Jo Ann Begley at 203-453-7659 or joann.begley@ynhh.org.
The NICE Center is in need of volunteers to support their food pantry on the second Thursday of every month. If you would like to help out, text 203-410-8887 for more information. Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed!
Learn More About Volunteering with Us
Katy giffin
Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator | Email
Does your community organization have a volunteer need? Are you an individual looking for a specific volunteer opportunity? Do you want to learn more about an opportunity listed above? Contact our Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator, Katy Giffin.
