The hand you extend today may be the hand you reach for tomorrow.
PTO Needs Donations, Volunteers and Consigners for Fundraiser!
The PTO for Torrington Public Schools is currently looking for Volunteers and Donations for their fundraiser; Tots Treasures Kids Consignment Sale for Spring, March 28-29, 2014 to benefit the Torrington Public Elementary Schools One Town One Book Literacy Program.
Call: Dawn Styga at 860-618-5224
Email: totstreasures@optimum.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/272704989548922/
The PTO for Torrington Public Schools is currently looking for Volunteers and Donations for their fundraiser; Tots Treasures Kids Consignment Sale for Spring, March 28-29, 2014 to benefit the Torrington Public Elementary Schools One Town One Book Literacy Program.
Call: Dawn Styga at 860-618-5224
Email: totstreasures@optimum.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/272704989548922/
They are looking for any Kids items, clothes, toys, books, puzzles, DVDs, sporting equipment, baby equipment, kids furniture, etc. Please contact Dawn Styga if you would like to donate or for details on how to become a consigner for our Spring Event March 28-29, 2014.
Torrington Homeless Shelter Program: Needs Volunteers!
Operation Overflow: Needs Volunteers!
Operation Overflow is an overflow shelter with 12 beds to handle those homeless during the cold winter months. The program runs from Dec. 2 to April 5.
The emergency shelter program can be found at Trinity Church, located at 220 Prospect St., for six weeks, then moves to Center Congregational Church at 155 Main St. for four weeks and then on to United Methodist Church, located at 21 Fern Dr. for six weeks before finishing off with another four weeks at Trinity Church.
“We have a new director - Rick Dalla Valle,” said Lisa Hageman, director of the Community Soup Kitchen. “We have about 100 volunteers lined up already but we need about 350 volunteers.”
The program operates with two volunteers, one male and one female, monitoring the shelter and being available in case of emergency at a given time. A coordinator checks in the people staying at the shelter.
“The shelter is a safe-haven so we breathalyze, we check belongings, taking away any sharp objects, potential weapons. We also do background checks,” said Hageman. “Certain people are not allowed - arsonists, people convicted of domestic violence, assault, sex offenders.”
Hageman says a person can volunteer for just one night, or one night a month. There is a 20-minute training session. Any person interested in volunteering can contact Lisa Hageman.
Operation Overflow is an overflow shelter with 12 beds to handle those homeless during the cold winter months. The program runs from Dec. 2 to April 5.
The emergency shelter program can be found at Trinity Church, located at 220 Prospect St., for six weeks, then moves to Center Congregational Church at 155 Main St. for four weeks and then on to United Methodist Church, located at 21 Fern Dr. for six weeks before finishing off with another four weeks at Trinity Church.
“We have a new director - Rick Dalla Valle,” said Lisa Hageman, director of the Community Soup Kitchen. “We have about 100 volunteers lined up already but we need about 350 volunteers.”
The program operates with two volunteers, one male and one female, monitoring the shelter and being available in case of emergency at a given time. A coordinator checks in the people staying at the shelter.
“The shelter is a safe-haven so we breathalyze, we check belongings, taking away any sharp objects, potential weapons. We also do background checks,” said Hageman. “Certain people are not allowed - arsonists, people convicted of domestic violence, assault, sex offenders.”
Hageman says a person can volunteer for just one night, or one night a month. There is a 20-minute training session. Any person interested in volunteering can contact Lisa Hageman.
Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington
Trinity Soup Kitchen
Donate / Volunteer
The Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington was established in 1983, and is dedicated to serving hot, nutritious meals to those in need on a daily basis. The soup kitchen serves people from all walks of life, including homeless individuals and families and the working disadvantaged.
The Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington is located in the basement of Trinity Church, on the corner of Prospect Street and Maiden Lane, Torrington. {Map}
Contact:
Please contact them if interested in volunteering, making a donation or organizing a fundraiser.
Volunteers: Your help is always welcome to prepare and serve meals. Volunteers assist daily with the food preparation, serving, clean up and weekend coverage.
Clothing Needed: They are desperate need of blankets, sleeping bags, comforters and male clothes.
Food Items Most Needed: Instant mashed potato's, pasta and sauce, canned veggies and soups of any kind, coffee, ice tea mix, non-dairy creamers, napkins, paper towels, bleach, gift cards from local grocery stores including BJ's.
Donations: Their operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants. Monetary donations may be sent to P.O. Box 852, Torrington, CT 06790.
Donate / Volunteer
The Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington was established in 1983, and is dedicated to serving hot, nutritious meals to those in need on a daily basis. The soup kitchen serves people from all walks of life, including homeless individuals and families and the working disadvantaged.
The Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington is located in the basement of Trinity Church, on the corner of Prospect Street and Maiden Lane, Torrington. {Map}
Contact:
- Location: 220 Prospect St., Torrington, Connecticut
- Phone: Lisa (860) 482-0130
- Email: TorringtonSoupKitchen@gmail.com
- Website: http://torringtonsoupkitchen.com
Please contact them if interested in volunteering, making a donation or organizing a fundraiser.
Volunteers: Your help is always welcome to prepare and serve meals. Volunteers assist daily with the food preparation, serving, clean up and weekend coverage.
Clothing Needed: They are desperate need of blankets, sleeping bags, comforters and male clothes.
Food Items Most Needed: Instant mashed potato's, pasta and sauce, canned veggies and soups of any kind, coffee, ice tea mix, non-dairy creamers, napkins, paper towels, bleach, gift cards from local grocery stores including BJ's.
Donations: Their operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants. Monetary donations may be sent to P.O. Box 852, Torrington, CT 06790.
Torrington PAL
Police Athletic League Volunteers needed
PAL is working on a new website which is still under construction. They ask that you please printout the appropriate form below and mail it or drop it off with payment to The Torrington Police Department at 576 Main Street Torrington, Ct 06790.
If you have any questions or are in need of financial aid. Please call the PAL officer at 860-489-2014. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach please download the application: Volunteer_Coaches_App_for_typing-3.pdf
The Police Athletic League is an independent, non-profit youth development agency in Torrington. PAL is funded by a combination of private donations and public funding sources and is a designated charity of the New York Police Department
Police Athletic League Volunteers needed
PAL is working on a new website which is still under construction. They ask that you please printout the appropriate form below and mail it or drop it off with payment to The Torrington Police Department at 576 Main Street Torrington, Ct 06790.
- 2013_PAL_Tryout_schedule_ (2).pdf
- 2013PAL_Basketball_In-House_Schedule (2).pdf
- PAL Registration Form.pdf
- Travel_registration_form_.pdf
If you have any questions or are in need of financial aid. Please call the PAL officer at 860-489-2014. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach please download the application: Volunteer_Coaches_App_for_typing-3.pdf
The Police Athletic League is an independent, non-profit youth development agency in Torrington. PAL is funded by a combination of private donations and public funding sources and is a designated charity of the New York Police Department
Become a LARC Volunteer:
Needs: Donations
We couldn't do it without YOU. Your devotion of time and energy can improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteer opportunities are abundant and include coordinating fundraising events, working with clients at recreational activities, coaching Special Olympic athletes, helping to fix up the grounds of Camp MOE, or providing office assistance.
Contact: Christina Emery at 860-482-9364 x39 {Email}
We couldn't do it without YOU. Your devotion of time and energy can improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteer opportunities are abundant and include coordinating fundraising events, working with clients at recreational activities, coaching Special Olympic athletes, helping to fix up the grounds of Camp MOE, or providing office assistance.
Contact: Christina Emery at 860-482-9364 x39 {Email}
LARC Annual Festival of Trees
The 12th Annual LARC Festival of Trees will be hosted and held at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford Street, Torrington from Wednesday, November 27th, (closed Thanksgiving) then Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 8th. In addition, there will be a Preview Party on Tuesday, November 26th.
Funds raised at the Festival enhance the quality of life of LARC program participants. The event is made possible through the generosity and creativity of many. For more information about the Festival, including a complete schedule of events, exhibitor and sponsorship forms, and volunteer information, {please click here}. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival! {Event Flyer}
The 12th Annual LARC Festival of Trees will be hosted and held at Valerie Manor, 1360 Torringford Street, Torrington from Wednesday, November 27th, (closed Thanksgiving) then Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 8th. In addition, there will be a Preview Party on Tuesday, November 26th.
Funds raised at the Festival enhance the quality of life of LARC program participants. The event is made possible through the generosity and creativity of many. For more information about the Festival, including a complete schedule of events, exhibitor and sponsorship forms, and volunteer information, {please click here}. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival! {Event Flyer}
Veteran's Service Office
Needs Volunteers
Needs Volunteers
The Veteran's Service Office provides services "from the cradle to the grave" for eligible military veterans and their families. Temporary financial assistance is available through the Soldiers' Sailors and Marine Fund for eligible veterans and their families. Our staff of all volunteers are ready and willing to assist a veteran, widow and families at their time of need.
The Veterans Service office is looking for Volunteers! Do you have one day a week to spare?
Mailing Address: Veteran's Service Office and Museum,
140 Main St. Torrington, CT 06790
Contact: Bud Atwood (860-489-2531)
If you have a love for animals, a concern for their welfare and a little talent at taking snapshots -- we need your help! Lost animals that could be in loving homes are wondering the streets or being held at Animal Control.
We need help with pictures and animal personality descriptions to post on our "Lost, Found and Adoptable Pets" page at Torrington.INFO.
Contact: petdetective@torrington.info
Warner Theatre
Volunteer
Volunteer
The Warner volunteer program includes people of all ages and abilities, all working to make the Warner and Torrington an exciting, vibrant place to be. Currently the number of volunteers exceeds 800, giving thousands of hours of service.
Volunteer opportunities available include;
Volunteer opportunities available include;
- Front of House : To assist as ushers, concession & lobby volunteers.
- Production: To assist in costume, prop, scenery, sound, lighting, carpentry & stage work activities.
- Special Events : To assist in planning & working events.
- Education Center: To assist as school & Summer Program monitors.
United Way of Northwest Connecticut
Helping People Care for One Another
Volunteer Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day. Give the gift of you. {Volunteer-Information}
Helping People Care for One Another
Volunteer Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day. Give the gift of you. {Volunteer-Information}
Adopt A Granny - Change a Life
Life is better when we make a new friend!
Can you adopt a granny and change a life? If you have just two hours per week you can be a part of this great multi-generational effort that will put you in touch with a wonderful local granny or grampy who needs a little extra help to remain living independently in their homes. What would you do? ... How about sorting through and organizing photos, doing a little shopping together, taking them to a medical appointment, or just reading a book, sorting mail, writing out cards or letters and chatting? If this sounds like something interesting to you, call today. You can set your own schedule and offer as much or as little time as your schedule permits but the rewards will be fabulous!
Skills: Patience, good reading/speaking voice. Requirements & Commitment
Bureau of Education & Services for the Blind of the Department of Rehabilitation Service
Contact: 860-602-4000
Life is better when we make a new friend!
Can you adopt a granny and change a life? If you have just two hours per week you can be a part of this great multi-generational effort that will put you in touch with a wonderful local granny or grampy who needs a little extra help to remain living independently in their homes. What would you do? ... How about sorting through and organizing photos, doing a little shopping together, taking them to a medical appointment, or just reading a book, sorting mail, writing out cards or letters and chatting? If this sounds like something interesting to you, call today. You can set your own schedule and offer as much or as little time as your schedule permits but the rewards will be fabulous!
Skills: Patience, good reading/speaking voice. Requirements & Commitment
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible, choose what works for you!
Bureau of Education & Services for the Blind of the Department of Rehabilitation Service
Contact: 860-602-4000
DCF Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are utilized to assist facility staff by providing additional services to residents. There may be some variation between facilities but activities generally include:
Requirements: All volunteers are required to go through a criminal background check and child protective service check. Volunteers must be:
Volunteers are utilized to assist facility staff by providing additional services to residents. There may be some variation between facilities but activities generally include:
- tutoring
- mentoring
- craft or hobby programs
- development of athletic clinics or special sports events
- development of cultural enrichment programs
- religious education and services
Requirements: All volunteers are required to go through a criminal background check and child protective service check. Volunteers must be:
- 18 years of age
- able to relate to people
- dependable
- able to make a commitment to the required schedule and length of stay
- Orientation to the agency mission, structure and programs
- Safety
- Infection Control (this includes a test for TB required by Riverview and CT Children's Place)
- Patient Confidentiality (and are required to sign a confidentiality agreement)
- Guidelines for reporting incidents
- Guidelines for conduct with residents
- Information on the rights of residents
- Role in crises intervention
- CT Juvenile Training School
- Solnit Center - North (formerly Connecticut Children's Place)
- Solnit Center - South (formerly Riverview Hospital)
- Wilderness School
Volunteer Opportunities at DEEP Environmental Education
- Field Facilities
Goodwin Conservation Center: Youth and adult volunteers for gardening, trail maintenance and invasive plant control.
Contact: Stephen Broderick at the Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton
Phone: (860) 455-9534
E-mail: sbroderick@ctwoodlands.org
Kellogg Environmental Center - Osborne Homestead Museum
Museum Programs and Projects: Tour Guide; Holiday Tours;
Citizen Science Projects: Project Nest Box; Project Feeder Watch.
Contact: Donna Kingston at the Kellogg Environmental Center, an environmental education center in Derby
Phone: (203) 734-2513
E-mail: donna.kingston@ct.gov
Boating Adult volunteers needed as instructors in teaching the Safe Boating, Personal Watercraft and Canoe/Kayak Safety Courses to the general public. The classes will be held at various statewide locations.
Contact: John Annino at the Boating Division in Old Lyme
Phone: (860) 434-8638
E-mail: john.annino@ct.gov
State Parks Adopt a Park
Volunteers (individuals or groups) can make a long-term committment to maintain/monitor an area or feature of a state park.
Additional Park Volunteer Opportunities
Youth and adult volunteers are needed for a variety of projects in state parks and forests throughout Connecticut. Projects include: trail maintenance; gardening; grounds maintenance; carpentry; interpretive guides; campground hosts; digital photography; and newsletter writing and more. Some work is available in collaboration with established "Friends" organizations.
Contact: Wanda Torres, State Parks and Public Outreach Division in Hartford
Phone: (860) 418-5963
Volunteer Handbook for State Parks
E-mail: wanda.torres@ct.gov
Fisheries Connecticut Aquatics Resources Education (CARE)
Marine Fisheries: Volunteer Angler Survey Program
Wildlife Research Projects
Contact : Meghan Ruta, Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
Phone: (860) 424-3061
E-mail: meghan.ruta@ct.gov
- Field Facilities
Goodwin Conservation Center: Youth and adult volunteers for gardening, trail maintenance and invasive plant control.
Contact: Stephen Broderick at the Goodwin Conservation Center in Hampton
Phone: (860) 455-9534
E-mail: sbroderick@ctwoodlands.org
Kellogg Environmental Center - Osborne Homestead Museum
Museum Programs and Projects: Tour Guide; Holiday Tours;
Citizen Science Projects: Project Nest Box; Project Feeder Watch.
Contact: Donna Kingston at the Kellogg Environmental Center, an environmental education center in Derby
Phone: (203) 734-2513
E-mail: donna.kingston@ct.gov
Boating Adult volunteers needed as instructors in teaching the Safe Boating, Personal Watercraft and Canoe/Kayak Safety Courses to the general public. The classes will be held at various statewide locations.
Contact: John Annino at the Boating Division in Old Lyme
Phone: (860) 434-8638
E-mail: john.annino@ct.gov
State Parks Adopt a Park
Volunteers (individuals or groups) can make a long-term committment to maintain/monitor an area or feature of a state park.
Additional Park Volunteer Opportunities
Youth and adult volunteers are needed for a variety of projects in state parks and forests throughout Connecticut. Projects include: trail maintenance; gardening; grounds maintenance; carpentry; interpretive guides; campground hosts; digital photography; and newsletter writing and more. Some work is available in collaboration with established "Friends" organizations.
Contact: Wanda Torres, State Parks and Public Outreach Division in Hartford
Phone: (860) 418-5963
Volunteer Handbook for State Parks
E-mail: wanda.torres@ct.gov
Fisheries Connecticut Aquatics Resources Education (CARE)
Marine Fisheries: Volunteer Angler Survey Program
Wildlife Research Projects
- Forest Interior Bird Survey
- Woodland Raptor Survey
- Woodland Raptor Nest Monitoring
- Chimney Swift Watch
- Wild Turkey Brood Survey
Contact : Meghan Ruta, Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
Phone: (860) 424-3061
E-mail: meghan.ruta@ct.gov
In trying times, good people reach out to the community for a hand not a handout.
Be the hand that reaches back and receive more then you could ever give.
Be the hand that reaches back and receive more then you could ever give.