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New Haven December 6, 10:00 AM First Saturday Walk on The Shoreline Greenway Trail To be announced. Check shorelinegreenwaytrail.org for details.

Game Day Announcer is the voice of Branford Youth Football, bringing energy and excitement to home games while keeping fans informed. This volunteer introduces teams, calls plays and scores, makes sponsor or event announcements, and helps create a fun, professional game-day atmosphere. A clear speaking voice, enthusiasm, and reliability are all that’s needed to make a big impact on the Hornets community. Concession Stand Attendants help create a positive game-day experience by preparing and serving food and drinks, handling orders, and keeping the stand organized. Volunteers work as a team to support the cook, manage cash or card transactions, and keep the area clean and stocked.

November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shoreline Greenway Trail, Monthly and Annual Meeting, Nov18th Please join us at our monthly meeting which will also be our Annual Meeting where we update members and interested community members on News, Events and upcoming developments on, along or with Shoreline Greenway Trail in addition to a recap of prior year activities and 2026 plans. Contact: info@shorelinegreenwaytrail.org for details.

Shoreline Greenway Trail, Monthly Meeting, Dec 9th, 7PM December 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please join us at our monthly meeting where we update members and interested community members on News, Events and upcoming developments on, along or with Shoreline Greenway Trail. Contact: info@shorelinegreenwaytrail.org for details.

📸 Calling Branford Students – Grades 8–12! BYBL is looking for student photographers this basketball season! This is a great opportunity to build experience in sports photography while also earning community service hours. 📅 Saturdays, December–March 🏀 Capture action shots & team moments for BYBL ✅ Community service credit available 📍 Locations & Times (varies): Branford High School – mornings Branford Park & Rec – mornings & afternoons 📤 Photos will be shared with the league! If you’re interested, please reach out—we’d love to have you join us!

🙌 BYBL is looking for a Program Assistant (Grades K-3)! Help us run a smooth basketball season by supporting the setup and breakdown of the program each Saturday. 📅 Saturdays, December through February 🛠️ Responsibilities: Assist with morning setup, game turn over, and travel team setup, equipment. ⏰Based on the program schedule, typically beginning at 8:00 am and ending at 12:45 pm ✅ Great for Responsible BHS students looking to earn community service hours or work with a great Basketball Program, or an existing parent of this program would be a great addition! If interested, please reach out to help BYBL this season!

Chain Crew volunteers help keep Branford Youth Football games running smoothly by moving the chains and down markers along the sidelines. Working closely with referees, this role ensures accurate yardage and fair play while giving volunteers a front-row view of the action. Reliability, focus, and teamwork are all that’s needed to make a big impact on game day.

The Soundview Family YMCA team, in collaboration with the Branford Board of Education, is teaching your children to be safe in and around the water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water can be fun, not scary. Knowing how to be safe around water is one of the most important life skills we can teach our children - it gives them confidence, and can save their lives. The YMCA is looking for volunteers to help swim instruction. DATE March 11- May 1 DAYS Tuesday & Thursday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Please contact Valerie Parker at vparker@cccymca.org for more information about how to help.

This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals 18 years old and beyond. Striving to maintain your independence can be challenging, especially if you find yourself without a nearby family or you’ve leaned on your friends one too many times. In those moments, it’s easy to allow yourself to feel isolated, but if you ask, there may be someone in your local area who can offer a hand to help. That’s where the Neighbor Helping Neighbor program comes in, offering infrequent or episodic support to someone who just needs a little help to maintain their independence. It could be a weekly check-in call, a monthly ride to the bank, or picking up some groceries and carrying them into the house

The Game Day Announcer is the voice of Branford Youth Football, bringing energy and excitement to home games while keeping fans informed. This volunteer introduces teams, calls plays and scores, makes sponsor or event announcements, and helps create a fun, professional game-day atmosphere. A clear speaking voice, enthusiasm, and reliability are all that’s needed to make a big impact on the Hornets community.

We are all aware that isolation and loneliness are significant issues in our society. Did you know that just a few hours of your time can make a difference for someone in need? The RSVP volunteer program at the Agency on Aging is actively seeking volunteers who are ready to engage in meaningful conversations and connections. Many individuals can no longer drive, making trips to the grocery store essential for promoting independence and a sense of belonging. The program has established onboarding procedures to ensure the safety and appropriateness of interactions for both volunteers and recipients. Please join us in making a difference!

This free program is designed to assist individuals in need of support and/or transportation to and from medical appointments. It helps facilitate travel from a person's home to their doctor's office and back. Medical chaperone volunteers are available to provide essential support, offering door-to-door assistance. These chaperones can offer to drive individuals directly, if ambulatory or accompany them if alternative transportation options are utilized, ensuring a safe and supportive journey. Appointments are typically prescheduled and episodic, but some folks have established relationships that offer consistency for all.

The Concession Stand Attendant helps provide a positive game-day experience by supporting food and beverage service at the Branford Youth Football concession stand. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy working with people, staying organized, and supporting a team environment. Opening Duties (stock and organize supplies, ensure equipment is ready for the day), During operation greet customers, communicate with cook, handle cash, keep the work area clean, work well with others, Closing Duties (clean up, turn off all equipment, secure money, count).

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

The Branford Hornets are a community-based youth football organization offering flag and tackle programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where young athletes can learn the fundamentals of football while developing teamwork, leadership, discipline, sportsmanship, and confidence. Programs are designed to be age-appropriate and welcoming—starting with flag football for younger or newer players and progressing to tackle as skills develop. We believe in more than just wins and losses: our focus is on helping each child grow on and off the field, building character and pride in themselves and their community.

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

The mission of Branford Basketball League (BYBL) is to provide quality, instructional basketball opportunities for all levels to the youth of Branford. Our goal is to offer programs that enhance players’ basketball knowledge and skills, while promoting personal growth, teamwork, and fun. From beginners with little to no experience, to intermediate and competitive players, BYBL offers boys and girls in grades K-8 a variety of programs, including introductory clinics (K&1), recreational leagues (2-8), and competitive travel teams (4–8). As a volunteer-run, non-profit organization, we are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where every child has the chance to learn, play, and love the game of basketball, which may include growth to Branford High School opportunities.