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Help make sure every child has the tools and support to learn, grow, and thrive.

Volunteers are needed to help assemble literacy kits for children in our area. Each kit will be comprised of a packet, a book, and fun activities themed around the book of the month. Volunteer Shifts Include: Wednesday, December 10th, 11 AM - 1 PM Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Lift boxes filled with books weighing 5-10 pounds Staple packets together Stuff bags with all the components for each kit
Lend a hand at the CT Diaper Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, count, repackage, label, and box diapers and other hygiene products before they are distributed to families in need. Volunteer Shifts Include: Tuesday, April 7th 2026 Tuesday, May 5th 2026 Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Lift boxes weighing 15-20 pounds Break down boxes Be on their feet for long periods (chairs are available for anyone who might need one)
Your contribution will help build a classroom library!
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Monday, 3/30 | 9 AM - 10:30 AM Read to students at A.W. Cox Elementary School in Guilford! Volunteer readers are needed from 9 AM - 10:30 AM. You do not need to bring any materials with you, we will be providing everything you'll need!
Wednesday, 3/25 | 9:30 AM - 11 AM Read to students at Washington School in West Haven! You do not need to bring any materials with you, we will be providing everything you'll need!