Volunteer Opportunities in Portland, CT

Portland Food Bank

The Portland Food Bank provides non-perishable foods, toiletries, holiday food baskets, Christmas gifts, and occasionally winter jackets and clothing to Portland residents. It operates with the support of volunteers and community donations.

PawSafe

PawSafe is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, nonprofit organization focused on animal rescue and adoption in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1995, the organization offers various volunteer opportunities to assist with adoption events and animal care.

Berkshire Environmental Action Team

The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) offers various volunteer opportunities focused on environmental conservation, including invasive plant eradication, water quality monitoring, and river cleanups. Volunteers can engage in activities that help protect and restore natural habitats in the Berkshire region.

Dress for Success Hartford

Dress for Success Hartford is dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic mobility by providing a global network of support and resources to help them succeed in the workplace. The organization offers client services such as suiting, job training, and employment retention programs.

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.

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Our mission is to transform lives through literacy by empowering adults to read, learn, work and grow.

Volunteer information: Join us for meaningful volunteer opportunities in a diverse learning community. Choose from a range of volunteer opportunities: one-day team events; computer lab support; or a weekly commitment as a classroom tutor. Computer lab volunteers participate in a one-hour orientation, and then choose a volunteer schedule that works best for them. Classroom tutors commit to weekly engagement with students. You do not need to be a teacher or speak another language! Our tutor training series will teach you how to develop student-centered lesson plans, locate educational resources, and feel confident in the classroom. Here are the steps you’ll take to become a classroom tutor:

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation relies on the support of our volunteers to achieve our mission. They offer various volunteer opportunities including meal preparation, organizing donations, and leading resident activities.