Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer tutors needed at Sedgwick!

High school students needed to help middle school students with their studies. Tutors are needed from 3-4 pm on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays. You may help out each of these days or choose one day a week that works for you. Please email Mr. Lorenzo if you are interested! bob_lorenzo@whps.org

After School Volunteer Homework Tutor

The After-School Program runs during the school year. Tutors need to commit to a minimum of three months, coming one day per week, Monday to Thursday, 3:45-5:30 PM. To volunteer, contact Candace Czajkowski at candace.czajkowski@westhartford.gov or call 860-561-7564. 

HANOC, located at 105 Hillcrest Avenue in West Hartford, is a collaborative endeavor operated by West Hartford's Department of Human and Leisure Services, West Hartford Public Schools, and the West Hartford Housing Authority.

A Hand Up, Inc.

www.ahandupinc.org

A Hand Up, Inc distributes donated goods to help people transition from homelessness to independent living.

The Open Hearth

http://www.theopenhearth.org/

The Open Hearth’s primary goal is to help homeless men enhance their capacity for self-help, self-respect and dignity, and to achieve their full potential as responsible citizens of Greater Hartford and Connecticut.

Playhouse on Park

www.playhouseonpark.org/

There are many opportunities to volunteer at West Hartford's gem of a theater located at 244 Park Rd.

River Ridge at Avon

http://www.benchmarkseniorliving.com/senior-living/ct/avon/river-ridge-at-avon/

Residents vary in age from mid 70s to 100 years old! Volunteering at River Ridge is flexible with your schedule and your comfort level. You may choose to be behind the scenes or to interact directly with the residents. A volunteer application is available here or by contacting Samantha Genovesi sgenovesi@benchmarkquality.com.