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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

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

Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Help choose books that go out to families and state-wide organizations through our Books for Kids program

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.

Are you a retired teacher and miss the classroom, contact with students? We have a opportunity for you. We are looking for a teacher to offer classes to Home-school students at our trolley museum. This is a new program, chance to get in on creating a new program.Step into a educational role and take on tasks like:- Organizing programs, the frequency, hours and topics.- Organizing lesson plans, schedule and hours that work for you.- Helping prepare marketing materials.- Supporting visitor inquiries.- Assisting with procuring supplies and needed resources to complete program..Whether you’re recently retired or an experienced at retirement we are looking for a teacher to help us kick off this new program.

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.

Start Date: Saturday, March 8.7 weeks of training: Combine the thrill of hands-on learning with the convenience of online sessions.Master the art of trolley operation, ensuring safety and efficiency.Dive deep into history, enriching your knowledge with captivating stories from the past.Hone your public speaking skills, making every journey memorable for your passengers.Duration: Saturdays in March & April, Wed evening zoom classesEligibility: You must be 18 or turning 18 in 2027.Investment: A nominal fee of $145, inclusive of a one-year membership, all training materials.sign up at https://shorelinetrolley.org/event/volunteer-trolley-operator-and-tour-guide-training-course/

Volunteers will assemble literacy packets that go out mother and families across the state through our Books for Babies program

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

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