Community Development Volunteer Opportunities in Bristol, CT

Salvation Army Bristol Corps

The Salvation Army Bristol Corps operates a soup kitchen that has been serving the community since 1982. The kitchen provides hot, nutritious meals to residents in need and has expanded its services over the years, including a recent renovation to better serve the community.

Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter is dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals in their care through volunteer efforts. They require a minimum commitment of 8 hours a month for volunteers and provide various tasks such as animal handling and assisting at adoption events.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing through the creation of home ownership opportunities for low-income working families. The organization builds and rehabilitates homes in the Greater New Haven area to create safe, decent, affordable houses that revitalize neighborhoods.

Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County

Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is an independent nonprofit organization that empowers women by providing them with professional attire and support for job retention and career development. They operate as part of a worldwide network with their own policies and board of directors.

United Way Central and Northeastern Connecticut

United Way closes gaps in child literacy, wages, housing and life expectancy to end poverty in all its forms. Together, we are co-creating a brighter future for the 860 region. The Onward860 vision is built on insights and feedback from our community; a century of service and experience; a belief in a better future; and, equity at our core. Our approach includes:

Volunteer information: 860CARES 860Cares (formerly known as Year of Caring) mobilizes the community to make a difference in the lives of children and families. We are your local United Way and focus on connecting people in our community to causes they care about and helping businesses reach their goals around philanthropic giving; employee engagement; and community involvement. Contact: Phil Blonski at pblonski@unitedwayinc.org or 860.493.1132.

Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is dedicated to feeding those who are at risk of food insecurity in lower Fairfield County. They provide nutritionally beneficial food to member agencies and their programs while raising public awareness about hunger in the community.

Pacific House

Pacific House is committed to preventing and ending homelessness in Lower Fairfield County through permanent supportive housing and essential services. Established over 35 years ago, the organization provides shelter and support to homeless men and young adults, helping them achieve independence and stability.