Organization Category: Volunteer Opportunities

GREENWICH COMMISSION ON AGING

The Commission on Aging has been an official department of TOWN government since 1975. It is the TOWN agency responsible for the needs of Greenwich’s older residents. Volunteer members serve […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

GREENWICH UNITED WAY

Founded in 1933 as the Community Chest and Council, this nonprofit organization identifies and responds to the health and human service needs of the community.  They raise funds and provide […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The Department of Human Services is divided into 6 Programs – ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & SENIOR SERVICES, all listed separately. […]

Written by on February 2, 2016

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

A private, nonsectarian nonprofit organization founded in 1975. They improve lives through the exchange of food, clothing and basic living essentials.  All items are distributed at no cost on a […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

HOMEFRONT, INC.

This community-based, free home repair program helps homeowners and community centers who are financially unable to maintain their properties.  Begun in 1986 as an AMERICARES program, Homefront became independent in […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

BACKYARD HUMANITARIAN

An all volunteer group that identifies needs in the community and provides humanitarian services.  They donate needed items or fund-raise directly for a cause; raise awareness about local needs and ways to […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

MEALS – ON – WHEELS

Nonprofit, independent volunteer organization that prepares and delivers meals to Greenwich residents at home. Anyone, regardless of age, who is temporarily or permanently disabled, or recuperating from an illness or operation, […]

Written by on October 20, 2014

ABILIS

Abilis (ABLE-ISS), a nonprofit, United Way agency previously was known as Greenwich ARC. It began in Greenwich in 1951, when parents and the local Junior League and Community Chest joined […]

Written by on October 20, 2014

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREENWICH

The Greenwich LWV has about 300 members, is the largest chapter in Connecticut and was founded in 1921.  The League of Women Voters is a multi-issue organization whose mission is […]

Written by on October 20, 2014