BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS – SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT CHAPTER
A regional branch of a national nonprofit organization founded in 1904. They recruit, screen and train caring adults to act as mentors and then match them with children. They operate […]
Organization Category: Volunteer Opportunities
GREENWICH SENIOR CENTER
Town facility offering cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities for seniors. Any Greenwich resident age 55 and older who is able to function without assistance is welcome. Transportation is available […]
DARIEN BOOK AID PLAN, INC.
Founded in 1949, this is a non-profit, all volunteer organization sends books in response to specific requests from Peace Corps volunteers, libraries and schools all over the world. Books are […]
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Student Employment Service helps employers who want to fill jobs find Greenwich Students and Graduates (Ages 14 – 25) looking for work. Jobs range from one-time or temporary assignments to […]
GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE
This nonprofit alliance began as an advocacy group in 1998. They are dedicated to eliminating the effects of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. Their mission is to prevent the spread, develop […]
GREENWICH WORLD HUNGER ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1976, this nonprofit volunteer organization. GWHA helps poor communities around the world establish projects which will become sustainable and will increase family income and/or food supplies. The basic mission […]
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
Founded in 1918 the Institute is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to helping foreign-born persons achieve self-sufficiency. Their services include refugee resettlement, English and citizenship classes, counseling, translation/interpretation services and […]
TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH (TAG)
The Transportation Association of Greenwich, Inc. (TAG) is a private, not-for-profit organization specializing in transportation services for elderly disabled individuals and transportation for the disadvantaged of all ages. Founded in […]
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
Begun in 1908 as the Greenwich Boys’ Club, the original clubhouse was built in 1939. Girls were welcomed in 1985, and extensive renovations completed in 2006. This nonprofit organization’s mission is […]
BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE, INC.
Founded by Mary Waterman and friends in March 1996, this is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health […]
COS COB VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY / FIRE POLICE PATROL
Station #2 was founded in 1922 is a volunteer fire company. It is augmented by career staff on duty 24 hours.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL
Founded in 1903, Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). This is a non-profit, 206-bed community teaching hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester […]