YOUR TIME CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
United Way of Greater New Haven has been a force for good for 100 years. We bring people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability, grounded in racial and social justice.
Join us as we partner with Gather New Haven to get our hands dirty and help maintain a community garden in New Haven! Volunteers will be asked to do the following: Clear and pull weeds Spread mulch Pick up sticks and trash around the garden Be on their feet for the majority of our time together Carry or lift items weighing up to 30 lbs Walk on uneven surfaces
Hamden Mobile Food Pantry - Wednesdays [Bi-Weekly] , 4:15 PM - 6 PM
In partnership with Hamden Public School and CT Foodshare, United Way of Greater New Haven will host a bi-weekly mobile pantry for Hamden families! Sign up today and help increase access to food! Sign up for one of the dates below and help get food into the hands of Hamden families: Wednesday, October 8th, 4:15 - 6 PM Wednesday, October 22nd, 4:15 - 6 PM Wednesday, November 5th, 4:15-6PM Wednesday, November 19th, 4:15-6PM IF A DATE ISN'T APPEARING IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU, IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS REACHED ITS VOLU
In partnership with Farnam Community School and CT Foodshare, United Way of Greater New Haven will host a bi-weekly mobile pantry for New Haven families! Sign up today and help increase access to food! Sign up for one of the dates below and help get food into the hands of New Haven families: Thursday, October 9th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, October 23rd, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, November 6th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, November 20th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM Thursday, December 4th, 8:50 AM - 10:15 AM IF A
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!