Organization Category: Volunteer Opportunities

NORTH STREET FIRE STATION

Station #8, serves Greenwich, primarily back country. It is all professional,but volunteers from other stations may be called upon to respond as needed.

Written by on September 30, 2014

PATHWAYS, INC.

Pathways, Inc. was founded by a group of Greenwich families in 1981 who were concerned about the lack of housing and services for their family members who suffered from severe mental illness. At this time, state psychiatric institutions were discharging many patients with severe mental illness back into the community. These communities were not equipped […]

Written by on September 22, 2014

BANKSVILLE INDEPENDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.

Founded in 1949, the Banksville Independent Fire Department is an all-volunteer organization located along the New York – Connecticut border in the Town of North Castle, Westchester County, NY. With the state line running through the tiny hamlet of Banksville, BIFD is chartered and provides services in both New York and Connecticut. In Connecticut, BIFD […]

Written by on September 20, 2014

THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter is the primary source of information and support to the thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the […]

Written by on September 16, 2014

LIBERATION PROGRAMS – FAMILY & YOUTH OPTIONS

Established in 1973, this is an outpatient alcohol and substance abuse health-care program for teens and their families coping with substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. Sponsored by LIBERATION PROGRAMS.

Written by on September 11, 2014

NAMI – SOUTHWEST CT

The Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1984, as a grassroots, self-help, education, support and advocacy organization. It’s made up of parents, relatives and friends of people who have mental illness.  The group is dedicated to the eradication of the stigma of mental illness and the improvement of the quality of life of those affected by those […]

Written by on September 8, 2014

LAUREL HOUSE, INC.

Laurel House helps individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives in the community. The core purpose is early intervention, social inclusion and recovery. Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been in operation since 1984 and serves 8 towns in lower Fairfield County from Greenwich to Westport.

Written by on September 6, 2014

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AGENCY, INC.

A voluntary, private, nonprofit family service agency established in 1942 to serve Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston, and Wilton. Call to see if the program you need services Greenwich. They are funded by the State, fee-for-service programs, and private sources.

Written by on August 22, 2014

YWCA – DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES

Professional and confidential crisis intervention for anyone experiencing domestic violence in their life.  Counseling, therapy, and referrals available on a sliding scale.  Enhances physical safety and emotional well-being of adults and children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Written by on August 20, 2014

AL-ANON & ALATEEN FAMILY GROUPS CONNECTICUT

AL-ANON and ALATEEN – for younger members, is a worldwide organization that offers a program of help and mutual support for individuals, their families and friends with a drinking problem.  Free 12 STEP Programs.

Written by on August 19, 2014

CONNECTICUT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The SBDC promotes and encourages the creation and growth of small business by providing sound business advice through free professional counseling, seminars, technical assistance and education for business owners and entrepreneurs, in one-on-one or group training environments.

Written by on August 17, 2014