Volunteer Opportunities Available

With Local Organizations

The following organizations are in need of volunteers to support the services they provide to the less fortunate in our town, during the holiday season, and all year long. The gift of time is one cherished by those who receive, as well as those who give. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, unless otherwise indicated.

The Animal Center is a volunteer-staffed charity that is seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for kittens; handy people to build feral cat shelters; and crafty people to make cat beds and cat toys. Contact Monica Roberto at 203-270-0228.

Canine Advocates of Newtown is in need of volunteers over the age of 21 during the work week, between 9 am and 3 pm, to walk dogs at the Newtown Dog Pound. Volunteers are also needed to help with fundraising projects. Contact Virginia Jess at 203-426-5327.

FISH of Newtown, Inc is badly in need of volunteer drivers to transport Newtown residents to medical appointments. The commitment for a FISH driver is only one half-day, two times a month. Ideal volunteer experience for newly retired workers. Contact Colleen Honan at 203-426-0714, Fred Stakel at 203-426-2336, or Ellen Parrella at 203-426-6470.

Golden Opportunities needs people who would commit at least two hours per month to visit isolated and/or lonely individuals, primarily residents of eldercare facilities. Piano players, musicians, singing groups, and other small entertainment groups are also invited to share their talents. Interested parties should contact program administrator Nancy Taylor at 203-426-3301 for additional information and to receive an application form.

Newtown Friends of Booth Library have an ongoing need for volunteers to help sort books and prepare for the annual book sale. Call Mari Maki at 203-426-3889 to volunteer.

Newtown Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers to pick up and deliver noontime meals to housebound residents in the area. Call Colleen Honan at 203-426-0714 to volunteer.

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers. While emergency medical certification is required to ride the ambulances, noncertified volunteers can assist in various positions. Medic truck drivers are needed and do not need to be certified. Applications can be filled out at the ambulance garage on Main Street. Call the garage at 203-270-4380 to volunteer.

Newtown Youth & Family Services assigns youth to help out with a variety of projects around town. To volunteer visit Newtown Youth & Family Services at 17 Church Hill Road or call NYFS at 203-270-4335.

Pootatuck Watershed Association, Inc and Trout Unlimited have a number of ongoing projects for which volunteers are needed. To volunteer for any of these projects, call James Belden at 203-426-6538.