Thriving Children
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Help make sure every child has the tools and support to learn, grow, and thrive.
North Haven Diaper Bank Donation Sorting: Tuesdays [Monthly], 9AM - 11AM
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, November 4th, 9 AM - 11 AM 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)
Thursday, 10/23: 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM or 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Volunteers will be guest readers to preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) at the Dr. Mayo School in New Haven. You will be reading a fall-themed book provided by the school. Optional: As a treat for your assigned classroom, bring a new or gently used board game (i.e. Candyland or Trouble) for preschoolers who are ready for the next challenge or individualized learning. We have curated a list of games you can pick from here! Shift #1: 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Sh
Monday, 10/27, 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM or 10:10 - 10:45 AM Read to students at Guilford Lakes School in Guilford! Volunteer readers are needed across two shifts 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM or 10:10 - 10:45 AM. You do not need to bring any materials with you, we will be providing everything you'll need!
Assemble Literacy Kits (Branford) - Tuesday, 10/28, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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: Tuesday, October 28th, 10:30 AM - 12:30 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
Friday, 10/31: 9:30 AM - 11 AM Read to students at Mary R. Tisko School in Branford! Volunteer readers are needed from 9:30 AM - 11 AM. You do not need to bring any materials with you, we will be providing everything you'll need! OPTIONAL: Since we will be joining the school on Halloween, we encourage you to dress up as your favorite book character!