2026 Community Volunteer Fair Program

860-444-5805 
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org 
49 Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT  06385 
Waterford Land Trust, 
Saturday, March 28, 2026 
10 am to 1 pm 
Community Volunteer Fair 

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Adult Volunteer Opportunities: 
Earth Day Every Day CT strives to create events for children and their adults to provide positive 
interactive experiences in Nature and/or Environmental Sciences. We created Earthfest CT at McCook 
Park each May for families to meet over 20 nonprofit organizations while listening to local children's 
bands.  
Each generation creates the following generation’s opportunities and challenges. Children are not only 
the recipients of our policies, attitudes and the results of our current actions, their subsequent choices 
hold the future of the entire planet. What we teach our children will create the world we live in as 
they grow to be the decision-makers. We are facing choices now that our predecessors never 
imagined. It is important that our children understand the global ramifications of their environmental 
decisions. 
We strive to teach children and their adults the importance of protecting the environment they live in, the importance of 
unbiased science in making hard decisions and to expose them to the beauty that lives all around them in Nature. 
For more information, contact: earthfestCT@outlook.com 
EF High School Exchange Year is accepting volunteer host family applications in Waterford and 
surrounding communities! EF brings high school students from 15 different countries from Asia, Europe 
and South America to the US for a semester or academic year. Students are fluent in English, come with 
their own spending money, and are excited to experience your little piece of America! 
In addition, we are looking for local coordinators. Local coordinators promote the program and recruit 
host families, and then provide support to exchange students, host families and schools throughout the 
exchange year.  They need to be 25+, able to pass a background check, and be able to provide housing 
for exchange students in case of emergency. Our local coordinators are responsible for finding and screening host families in their 
communities, matching them to exchange students, and providing support to both the host families and students throughout the 
exchange year.  
Learn more at our website: efexchangeyear.org 
Coastal Waters Girl Scout Service Unit. We work with girls K-12 grades. We work on 
leadership skills though outdoor activities, service projects, and other different 
activities. If you have something you would like help with or want to help you can 
contact  Rosanna Parks at 860 442-2178 (land line).  
We are always looking for girls and leaders! 
For more information, and to register as a volunteer or to join Girl Scouts, visit our website at www.gsofct.org  
The Goshen Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary was incorporated in 1946 as an organization to support the 
Goshen firefighters.    Over the past 77 years the organization has evolved to its present state of 
providing financial assistance to various individuals and groups.  Some of these include Waterford 
Youth Services and scholarships to high school seniors residing in the Goshen district.   Our fundraisers 
are held in May (plant sale), August (firemen’s fair) and October (fall festival).  
For more information, contact  Brenda Schafer-Libera at 860-625-5314 
Follow us on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/waterfordgoshenFDladies 
The Blue Door Foundation, Inc. is  a 501(c)(3)non profit,  100% volunteer organization in Niantic. We 
provide free durable medical equipment and supplies to our community and beyond at no cost, for 
items not covered by medical insurance. 
If interested in volunteering with us, please check out our website and follow the prompts to 
volunteer:  
thebluedoorfoundation.org or send an email to: thebluedoorfoundation@gmail.com  

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Save the River-Save the Hills is a grassroots environmental organization based on the Niantic River Estuary. Our mission is to 
preserve the health of the Niantic River Estuary, its Watershed in the towns of East Lyme, 
Montville, Salem and Waterford, and the natural beauty of the Oswegatchie Hills. Our 
programs include:  
 Operating a pump-out boat on the Niantic River to collect and properly dispose of heavily 
concentrated waste from boats;  
 Water Quality Testing the waters of the River and tributaries;  
 Advocating for the preservation of the Oswegatchie Hills and other forests within the Niantic 
River Watershed; 
 Advocating for sewers for waterfront neighborhoods; 
 Creating and sponsoring an annual Niantic River Appreciation Day with the Kayak Regatta 
 Encouraging the towns of Waterford and East Lyme to fulfill their obligations under the Federal Phase II Storm Water 
Regulations; 
 Working with the Niantic River Watershed Committee on fulfilling their watershed plan 
 
Educating our local communities about Watersheds and how to keep water clean 
 
For more information, please contact Deb Moshier-Dunn at VP@savetheriversavethehills.org or Eileen O'Pasek at 860-439-1687. 
VITAS Healthcare provides hospice services throughout Connecticut (offices are in Mid-
dlebury, Fairfield and Glastonbury) and volunteers play an important role in our work. The 
activities that volunteers can get involved with are wide-ranging and can  
include: 
• Providing companionship and emotional support for the patient (e.g., playing cards, doing 
a craft project, reading, or just being present and listening) 
• Pet therapy 
• Music therapy (e.g., playing a guitar) 
• Providing respite for the primary caregiver (e.g., giving the patient’s primary caregiver a break by running errands, doing light 
chores, etc.) 
 Clerical support (assisting with mailings, etc.) 
 Telephone support (checking in on the family) 
 
For more information, contact Peter Korzenik, Volunteer Services Manager at Peter.Korzenik@vitas.com  or by phone at 203-437-
3112. Additional information is available on our website at www.vitas.com/locations-search/connecticut. 
 
Address: VITAS Healthcare, 199 Park Road Extension, Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762 
Hartford HealthCare at Home - Center for Hospice Care is dedicated to providing physical, 
emotional, social and spiritual support to terminally ill patients, while assisting their families 
and loved ones to live with dignity and comfort as they cope with end-of-life issues. 
Volunteers are a valuable part of the multi-disciplinary Hospice Care Team. When you give us 
the gift of your time and compassion, we give you a chance to make a real difference in 
someone’s life. 
· Volunteer on your schedule and on your terms                        
· Free training provided at your convenience 
· We work with you on finding the right patient fit and providing support throughout 
 Please contact Joshua Dela Cruz, Volunteer Coordinator at Joshua.DelaCruz@hhcah.org or Leah Thissell, Manager of Hospice 
Volunteer Services at Leah.Thissell@hhcah.org for more information. 
Website: hartfordhealthcareathome.org        Address: 227 Dunham Street, Norwich, CT 06360 

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Adult & Teen Volunteer Opportunities:  
The Brian Dagle Foundation — anchored in hope and empowered to support, is dedicated to the 
healing of grieving adults as well as community education on mental health, suicide awareness, and 
the grieving process. We offer adult grief support groups, workshops, and retreats as well as suicide 
awareness events and trainings. We host the Niantic Jingle 5k each December and maintain a 
healing garden on our property in Niantic (including a wind phone!). Volunteers are always 
welcome, contact Chelsea Bourn for details: Chelsea@BriansHealingHearts.org. 
Website: BriansHealingHearts.org 
Address: 461 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357 
The Miracle League of SECT provides opportunities for children throughout Southeastern 
Connecticut with physical, cognitive, and developmental challenges to participate in 
recreational, educational, and cultural activities in an accessible, nurturing and non-
competitive environment where families can come together to cultivate new friendships and 
experience the joy of play. There are volunteer opportunities during each season for a variety 
of sports and programs to support our athletes.  
For more information, please visit miracleleaguesect.org/volunteer 
The East Lyme Giving Garden’s mission is to decrease local food insecurity by growing and 
providing organic produce using regenerative gardening methods. We also strive to bring 
awareness to the community on nutritional concepts and environmentally sound regenerative 
practices through education programs and outreach. 
For more information, please visit our website: eastlymegivinggarden.org 
Address:  4 Church Lane, East Lyme, CT 06333  
The Friends of Harkness was founded in 1991 and is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 
the Harkness Estate and to the provisions of Mary Harkness’ will, in which she bequeathed the 
property to the State of Connecticut for the well-being of its citizens. We were instrumental in the 
rehabilitation of the gardens and the mansion.  We work closely with the State Department of Energy 
and Environmental Protection.  We depend on our volunteers who work in the gardens, as docents in 
the Eolia mansion, on the buildings and grounds crew, and in the gift shop. 
To learn more, visit our website at www.friendsofharkness.org 
Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) is a southeastern Connecticut based 
charitable organization established by two empowering and devoted women, Terri 
Brodeur and Norma Logan, who were affected by breast cancer and realized the need 
for a new kind of breast cancer research organization. TBBCF is purely focused on 
providing critical funding to research, pledging 100% of gross fundraising dollars 
directly to breast cancer research.  Our dream is to find the cure for breast cancer. Our 
signature fundraiser is our annual walk, held the first Saturday in October - 
with many volunteer opportunities  
For more information, email  Pamela Morris Watt, Vice President at pwatt@tbbcf.org or visit our website at tbbcf.org. 

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Waterford Country School is is a child welfare and special education agency dedicated to doing 
'Whatever It Takes' to enrich the lives of children and strengthen families. Founded in 1922, by the 
Schacht family, it now utilizes 320 acres of beautiful woodland in Quaker Hill, CT. This nonprofit 
agency has 10 separate programs that assist children and families who need specialized education 
and resources. In addition to providing therapeutic services and education for children, Waterford 
Country School is also licensed to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, taking in almost 200 
animals a year. As a leader in Cornell University Models to create positive change, Waterford 
Country School has a reputation for building strong relationships and a hopeful future for children 
and animals in eastern CT.  
Visit waterfordcountryschool.org to learn more.        
Address: 78 Hunts Brook Rd, Quaker Hill, CT 06375 
The mission of the Waterford Historical Society is to collect, protect, preserve and serve as 
caretakers of Waterford's past, present and future. The Society presents in-person tours and living 
history events in and around its historic buildings on Jordan Green during the spring and summer 
months, and offers public programs and cosponsors other events during the year. We welcome 
new members who wish to learn more about their town's history and share their ideas and 
energies with us. 
For more information, please email waterfordcthistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call 860-608-1904. 
Website: www.waterfordcthistoricalsociety.org   Address: P.O. Box 117, Waterford, CT 06385 
Visit us on the Jordan Green at 65 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT  06385 
The Waterford Land Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 by several Connecticut 
College professors and other local conservation-minded persons to protect 
natural resources and provide for open space in Waterford and adjoining towns. 
Today, the land trust remains to preserve areas that have an impact on cleaner 
water, air, and land.  The 25 preserves being held provides places to enjoy a walk 
along trails or through woods and fields, and to learn from and enjoy being 
immersed in nature.  The Waterford Land Trust is a non-profit organization 
existing on the donations of local citizens, and corporations, and by the receipt 
of grants. The organization manages the properties they acquire for the benefit 
of the public for educational, recreational, conservation, and scientific purposes, 
and for their historic value. 
Learn more at our website at waterfordlandtrust.org or email us at  
info@waterfordlandtrust.org. 
  Waterford Land Trust, Inc. 
Waterford, CT             Est. 1974 
Preserving open space in Waterford 
and neighboring communities. 
The VFW is a tax exempt charity organization that is dedicated to helping veterans and their 
families. This year is Post 6573's 80th year in Waterford. The VFW is seeking volunteers to help 
with various projects including: de-clutter, reorganize, and improve the post.  (Throwing out junk, 
assembling prebuilt shelves, packing bins, pulling weeds, painting, etc.) 
 Baby sitting. Occasionally a group or organization that we host would like to have baby sitting on 
site to enable their members with younger kids to attend.  
Seasonal needs at the post. Lawn care, snow removal. Cooking and cleaning for official events that 
we host.  You do not need to be a veteran to volunteer! 
To learn more, email us at waterfordctvfw6573@gmail.com  
Address: 382 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385  
Waterford Cemetery Committee:  
Our group is a regularly meeting group representing Waterford Historic Cemeteries. We focus on providing ongoing care, if 
needed, such as mowing and cleaning stones, and any other needs that are not being met by town agencies. This would be a nice 
way for young people to become involved in community service.  
 Also, we welcome new members to our monthly meetings held at the library at 5:00 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month. 

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The Waterford Regional Lions Club is a proud member of Lions Clubs International, the largest 
community service organization in the world.  Our mission is to provide humanitarian services on both 
the local and global levels by addressing such needs as blindness prevention and vision preservation, 
childhood cancer, diabetes, domestic violence, environmental issues, and homeless and hunger. We 
meet at the Waterford Public Library on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. For 
membership information please contact Lion Joyce Clark, Membership Chair at 860-739-9582 
The Waterford Lancers Leo Club is for students age 12+ who want to develop leadership skills, want to 
serve the community, and more than anything, want to have fun! "Leadership, Experience, 
Opportunity." That's what makes a Leo. Members of Leo Clubs embody the best qualities of our incredible organization. They are 
devoted young people who realize the power of action. Together, Leos and Lions form a powerful partnership - one of mutual 
respect where Lions learn from the innovative insights of Leos, and where Leos gain access to the proven strategies of those 
who've successfully served the world for decades.  We meet at the Waterford Public Library on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the 
month 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.   
For membership information please contact Lion Sheri Ann Colquhoun, Leo Advisor at 860-514-0769 
Waterford RISE is composed of residents who work to enhance our community through racial 
advocacy, community engagement, and ongoing education. We actively seek to provide 
opportunities for people to come together and make a positive impact in our region. Whether 
hosting and co-hosting cultural events, running book clubs, sharing of regional events, or 
researching our region's history, we aim to share information and help our community. Volunteer 
opportunities vary and there are many ways to get involved.  
Please contact wtfdRISE@gmail.com to connect with us. 
Our website is www.waterfordrise.org, follow us on Instagram: Waterford_RISE 
Volunteering with the Town of Waterford Senior Services Department is a meaningful way to give 
back to the community while making a positive impact our seniors. We provide information about 
available resources to senior residents, their family members and caregivers, as well as provide a 
community gathering place that offers programs and services that maximize independence, dignity 
and quality of life. 
Call 860-444-5839 for more information! 
To learn more about our programs and services, visit our website at  
www.waterfordct.org/176/Senior-Services-News  
The Town of Waterford’s Youth and Family Services Department is committed to improving the quality 
of life for all residents and providing support for children and families through educational programs, 
recreational activities, and counseling services. The DASH Leadership Corps at Camp DASH offers 
teenagers a transformative summer experience aimed at fostering leadership skills, personal growth, and 
community engagement. 
Contact  Joseph Trelli, Program Coordinator at JTrelli@WaterfordCT.org.  
Learn more about Camp DASH at  www.waterfordct.org/166/Camp-DASH-Catch-the-Wave 
The Waterford Public Library invites adults and teens who are interested in volunteer-
ing at the library to complete our  Volunteer Application Form available on our web-
site under the “How Do I” menu at www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org. Volunteers assist 
in shelving books, preparing craft materials for programs, and assisting in special pro-
jects. For more information, please email waterfordlibrary@waterfordct.org. 
Thank you to all of our exhibiting organizations and our attendees for your participation! 

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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated 
to improving the lives of all people affected by mental illness. NAMI Connecticut plays an 
active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. We offer 
support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and 
support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about mental health conditions and provide educational 
programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate 
for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of 
mental illness.  
Learn more at our website at namict.org 
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated 
to improving the lives of all people affected by mental illness. NAMI Connecticut plays an 
active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. We offer 
support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and 
support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about mental health conditions and provide educational 
programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate 
for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of 
mental illness.  
Learn more at our website at namict.org 
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated 
to improving the lives of all people affected by mental illness. NAMI Connecticut plays an 
active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. We offer 
support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and 
support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about mental health conditions and provide educational 
programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate 
for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of 
mental illness.  
Learn more at our website at namict.org 
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated 
to improving the lives of all people affected by mental illness. NAMI Connecticut plays an 
active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. We offer 
support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and 
support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about mental health conditions and provide educational 
programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate 
for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of 
mental illness.  
Learn more at our website at namict.org