Volunteer Opportunities in Danbury, Connecticut

Being a volunteer is a rewarding experience that allows you to give back to your community. As a teenager, I was a junior volunteer at a local hospital. Though working with patients was the usual task, I found my forte at the visitor's desk where I was able to help concerned loved ones find their way around the hospital. Being a volunteer was a fantastic, positive, enriching experience.

In Danbury, Connecticut, there are no shortage of opportunities for people interested in volunteering. If you are a teen looking to volunteer, be sure to inquire in your guidance office at school as well. They are likely to know of additional volunteer opportunities in the Danbury area.

Danbury Hospital - Volunteering at a hospital allows you to give a little joy to sick people's lives. Some people don't have any family nearby and really appreciate the little things such as a bit of conversation with a volunteer. (Located at 24 Hospital Avenue in Danbury.)

Danbury Public Library - Volunteer opportunities at the Danbury Public Library range from serving on the Board of Directors to searching for misplaced books. Inquire with the library about volunteer opportunities. (Located at 170 Main Street in Danbury.)

Danbury Volunteer Firefighters - There are 12 volunteer firefighter companies in Danbury, serving the city. Though this very real volunteer job doesn't pay, it does come with training and the reward of helping your community. Click the above link for locations.

Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen - Soup kitchens rely on volunteers to help them run everyday. Volunteers help prepare the meal, serve and then clean up. At Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen in Danbury, volunteers work on a crew generally once per month. (Located at 11 Spring Street in Danbury.)

Women's Center of Greater Danbury - From crisis support to peer counseling, there are many opportunities to help women survive traumatic events. (Located at 2 West Street.)