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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.

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.

Are you comfortable using email, social media, the internet, computers, and smartphones? The Blackstone Library could use your help to support those who are not as skilled with digital literacy. Volunteer to staff a help desk in the library's Computer Lab or even host Tech Help Sessions to work one-on-one with those needing basic assistance. Those needing more in-depth help can be referred to library staff or even outside professionals. This is simply to help with basic computer/device questions.

Time Commitment: Approx. 6-8 hours per month Position: Volunteer Board Member We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our board as Publicity Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to help preserve & promote our community’s rich history while developing your marketing and communications skills in a supportive, all-volunteer environment. The right person will have a creative mindset & an understanding of digital marketing tools. Tasks:    -Manage email marketing campaigns using MailChimp       -Create engaging content for social media channels        -Outreach to local media -Stay informed about community programs & historical events        -Maintain timely email correspondence

Community Dinners on the Green is the highlight of our Summer programming. Reaching hundreds of families in our community with free food, games and crafts for kids! Each day has a different theme and food from a local restaurant. Volunteers will help by unloading the van, setting up tables and food, providing food service, making crafts and popcorn, cleaning up, and loading the van. Tuesdays in Branford on the Blackstone Library lawn and Wednesdays on the East Haven Green, both from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. *Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

The BHcare Clothing Bank provides clothing, linens, footwear, and personal care items to anyone in need for a nominal yearly fee. The Clothing Bank is located at Patricia C. Andriole Volunteer Services Center 30 Harrison Avenue Branford, CT 06405. The Clothing Bank hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday: Closed We rely on the generosity of volunteers to help sort donations, organize our shelves and racks, and assist as cashiers. If interested in volunteering, please complete our online volunteer form.

The BFD is always accepting applications for new volunteer members interested in Fire and EMS Services. You are  welcome to apply if you are a town resident or live in an adjacent town. Adult members must have a CT Drivers License and be over 18. You will need to complete an analog/written application  and then pass a simple background check and physical to be approved. BFD provides free and reimbursed training and turnout gear. Each company has it’s own policy regarding uniform reimbursement. Please email or call for a volunteer application to get started.

Field trip volunteers work in pairs to help run the field trips program for Pre-K through 5th grade classes from the Greater New Haven area. During each class visit, volunteers read stories out loud and help each student pick out five books. We ask for a commitment of one field trip per week for an entire school year (approx. 1.5 hours). Field trips visit Tuesday-Friday mornings at 10AM. We provide On-site orientation prior to your first field trip, and shadowing is also an option. Please note, we have limited opportunities. Volunteer Application

Looking for an opportunity to share your financial skills and help lead a local nonprofit that educates, informs, entertains, and ensures community access media to residents and organizations? Branford Community Television (BCTV) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Treasurer. This Board-level position works with the Station Manager, bookkeeper, and volunteer leadership to help direct the financial management of the entity. The Treasurer works with the Finance committee to develop and track the annual budget, provides monthly financial reporting, and helps identify and execute plans to increase revenues. Please let us know of your interest by emailing Matt Kelsey, mkology@gmail.com.

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS), a program of BHcare, i seeking dedicated volunteers to support our missions of empowering survivors and working to end domestic violence. Volunteers will assist with community-based client counseling, advocacy, and safety planning, as well as provide support for our 24-hour crisis hotline and client support groups. Responsibilities also include helping with client documentation and participating in direct services activities to foster safety, healing and empowerment. Volunteers must complete a 20-hour domestic violence certification training within the first two weeks. Application Questions email: Giovanna Barajas Ortega

As the Branford Microfund continues to grow, we need more funds to provide loans to more members of the community. If you have connections with Branford based businesses, we could use your help in spreading the word about how the Microfund is here to help local Branford residents. Experience in event planning would be helpful as our future plans include the development of a gala and golf tournament.

Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Coordinator We are looking for a passionate volunteer to help manage our social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. This role includes creating engaging content, managing posts, interacting with our community, and supporting our overall mission. Your help will be vital in keeping our audience informed and engaged, not just for the Guilford Pride event but for all of our initiatives throughout the year. If you have experience with social media, or simply a passion for spreading awareness and connecting with others, we'd love to have you join our team! To get involved, please send an email to info@alex-inc.org. Thank you for your support! alex-inc.org

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.

The Society seeks a passionate and experienced volunteer to serve as a Board Member and Fundraising & Development Chair. This leadership role is crucial to the organization's sustainability & growth, requiring someone who can develop & execute comprehensive fundraising strategies while inspiring others to support our mission of preserving local history. Key Responsibilities: -Develop a Harrison House capital campaign -Create a strategy with revenue targets & diversified revenue streams -Research & write grant applications with support -Plan & oversee special events -Lead by example in personal giving & donor cultivation -Attend board meetings (2 hours a month) Email for Application.

Branford Rotary needs new members who are interested in helping us reach out to the community and stay in touch with charitable and governmental organizations to keep abreast of our community's needs. It's not an onerous job, honestly. We just need someone who likes being in the know.

We provide a daily lunch meal from 12-1PM Monday through Sunday. Guests can dine-in or take-out a free meal!Dishwasher will arrive around 9:30AM and help run dishwasher, man 3-bay sink and help take out compost, recycling and garbage. Volunteering until about 1:30PM to help clean up after the meal.*Volunteer Orientation required for all new people interested*

Board members provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the Branford Historical Society and Harrison House Museum. As a member of our all-volunteer board, you will help guide the organization’s mission, ensure fiscal responsibility, & support initiatives that advance historical preservation and community education. Key responsibilities: -Attend monthly board meetings (typically 2 hours) -Participate in fundraising activities & donor cultivation -Provide input on educational programs & community events        -Assist with event planning & execution as needed -Work on a team The right person should have a genuine interest in local history & historic preservation Email for Application

Volunteers needed for cooking and general assistance in the Rotary Food tent during the Branford Festival. Shifts from Friday night dinner through the Sunday morning pancake breakfast. Good opportunity to work with Rotarians and learn more about what we're about.

Literacy Tutors provide one-on-one reading instruction for students from 1st to 12th grade. You don’t need any prior experience teaching or working with children, just a love of reading and a desire to help a child succeed. We ask for a commitment of one hour per week, Monday-Friday 3-7pm or Saturday 10-2pm. Our tutors are trained in the New Haven Reads model which follows the science of reading. We provide a required one hour training session and a site orientation before your first session. You may also shadow a session, and we offer ongoing, in-depth training 3-4 times each year. View our tutoring locations here! Volunteer Application

Mentors are paired one-on-one with our campers to ensure their safety and fun the week of camp. Mentors serve as role models for our campers by modeling and actively participating in all camp programming including fishing, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Mentors earn 40 hour of community service for volunteering!

Branford Rotary is an active, all-volunteer organization of women and men from all backgrounds who give their time and effort to improve lives in Branford, across the shoreline, and around the world. We have no political or religious affiliations, but instead adhere to a simple, powerful principle: Service Above Self. If you’re the type of person who wants to help others, Rotary is a terrific outlet. We work on projects large and small to help the community, including: Braffle – The Outrageous Restaurant Raffle - where we annually raise $50,000 to help struggling residents through the town’s Basic Needs program. Feed Our Neighbors – where we annually join with other shoreline Rotary Clubs to package 40,000+ meals for families in need. The Branford Festival – For 40 years, Rotary has raised funds for the community with its Festival food and book tents, feeding tens of thousands of people lobster rolls, pancakes, strawberry shortcake and more. The Senior Holiday Dinner – where we provide a holiday meal, and presents, for nearly 200 seniors, many of whom have no one to share the holidays with. The Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K – where 2,000 runners not only work up an appetite, but through their registration, help us feed local families. Rotary also hosts an annual Veteran’s Day lunch, a charity golf tournament, community clean-ups, and more. And our scholarship programs annually award $17,000 to both high school seniors going to college, and older ‘adult’ students looking to go back to school or earn a degree or certificate at a community college. But we’re not all work. Rotary is a great place to network, whether at our regular dinners and breakfasts, or our monthly happy hours. If you want to help the community, Rotary welcomes you!

The Branford Fire Department will provide the highest level of service to our community by valuing our members, promoting positive leadership, and dedicating ourselves to excellence.

BCTV, Branford Community Television, is the official P.E.G. access TV provider for the Town of Branford. A community media station, BCTV provides media platforms and assists Branford residents and organizations to educate, entertain, advocate and inform.BCTV is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, providing facilities and training for local producers to produce programming. BCTV produces annual live, local election and debate coverage, televises town meetings, and operates a successful internship program for middle school, high school and college students. As well, BCTV helps community groups in town to help promote their activities. BCTV provides the community with a variety of informational and entertainment programming and offers residents the opportunity and training to produce their own television show in a state-of-the-art studio.

The Branford Lions Club was chartered in 1951 out of the desire of local business and professional men and women to assist those unable to help themselves. Since then we have helped countless individuals and groups requiring our services. Our prime mission is to serve the requirements of Branford as well as the world community, in the hope of making life better for all.Through the years we have contributed to many worthwhile programs such as the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF), Lion Clubs International Fund (LCIF), Diabetes Awareness, Low Vision Centers (LVC), Youth Outreach Programs, Connecticut Radio Information System (CRIS), Fidelco Guide Dogs, Used Eyeglass Collection and many more.We are always looking for people to join us in our endeavor to help those less fortunate.  Our club consists of both male and female members from all walks of life.  We would love for you to join us at one of our meetings to see what we're all about. Branford Lions' supports the Branford Community in many ways, Student of the Year, Branford Festival Health Tent, The Leo Club, Branford High School Scholarship, North Branford High School Scholarship, Brian's Hope, Branford Food Council, Branford Community Dining Room, Project Graduation, Secret Santa Project, Branford Adopted Family, Nicaragua Eyeglass Assistance, Leo Scholarship Fund, Leo Club Sponsor, CLERF, LCIF,  Speech and Hearing Aid Bank, Low Vision Center, CRIS Radio, Fedelco, Lions Project Cannine Companions, Diabetes Awareness, Eye Glass Collection and Festival of Lights.  

Who We Are The United Way of Greater New Haven is a non-profit organization that was founded more than 100 years ago to support the needs of our community. Today, we serve a 12-town region, covering New Haven, Orange, Woodbridge, Bethany, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Branford, Guilford, North Branford, and Madison. Our Mission We bring people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven's most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability, grounded in racial and social justice.  Our Vision Greater New Haven is a place where all children are nurtured, all families are thriving, and all community members have opportunities to reach their full potential. 

ALEX is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a safe, compassionate community while empowering LGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies through educational, emotional, and financial support. We hold annual events to raise funds in support of these goals. Through local partnerships, ALEX aims to build a society where everyone is treated equally and can live authentically. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our annual events, such as the Guilford Pride Event in May and the Queer Prom in December. At the moment, we are also seeking someone to fill a long-term role as our social media coordinator.

The Shoreline Greenway Trail is a project to build a trail and connect communities in a 25-mile corridor from New Haven to Madison, for pedestrian, bicycle and other non-motorized accessibility between and within those towns. Additionally, we enable community members to utilize these trails through programs that inform, educate, and activate participation with this wonderful resource. Shoreline Greenway Trail (SGT), as a nonprofit organization, is a primary advocate for the effort. SGT works with local citizens and businesses, governments and other advocates to promote trails and pedestrian infrastructure. We advocate for walkers, runners and joggers, cyclists, wheelchair users and all who move without motorized vehicles In our programs and advocacy, we strive to ensure safe, convenient access to scenic shoreline spots and other key destinations in New Haven, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison and Clinton.