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Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the idea that everything in the universe is made up of energy, and this "life force energy" flows around us. . . more

Represents the American Lung Association by attending health fairs and community events (schools/ colleges, businesses, civic groups, etc.) Distribute literature and disseminate information about the organization. Training will be provided. more

We need volunteers to help with various health fairs throughout the state of Connecticut. It is a great way to educate yourself and others about Lupus and become more involved with the foundation. Please consider the opportunity.. . . more

We are looking for creative, enthusiastic individuals who are interested in participating on our Healthy Air Walk committee. This committee meets monthly in our office in East Hartford. Committee members will work to help build teams and recruit walkers. . . more

Many low-income families struggle daily in their efforts to feed and clothe their children. Parents often have to choose between paying rent or buying diapers, formula, and clothing.

The Parent and Child Center is here to help!. . . more

Poster Handler

Poster Handlers are responsible for the distribution of Hartford Stage posters and other promotional materials to various businesses and organizations through out the Greater Hartford area. Bonuses include complimentary tickets to Hartford Stage productions! more

A very large percentage of Hartford Public students depend upon free school lunches. Over the week of Hartford Public Schools’ spring vacation, April 16-20, the Hartford team of Public Allies Connecticut will be serving lunch to students on spring. . . more

We are looking for individuals or groups to assist us in making comfort items for persons undergoing treatments for cancer, dialysis, orthopedics. Our goods are supplied to area hospitals including children's hospitals, treatment centers and shelters.

Groups can help us by. . . more

We deliver donated household goods to people moving out of homelessness into their first apartments. We need people to help with pick-up of donations and delivery of furnishings. It's a great way to meet other volunteers and to. . . more

Learn from UCONN Master Gardeners while helping to maintain Hill-Stead's Sunken Garden. Originally designed by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand ca. 1920 and faithfully restored in the 1980s, the famed garden today is largely maintained by volunteers. Add your efforts to. . . more

Sponsor or help out with a holiday party and/or meal such as Valentines, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas. This could include decorations, refreshments and small treats for the children such as “goody” bags. more

The Holiday Giving Tree program is designed to provide our clients with gifts for the holidays, many of whom do not have the means to purchase gifts for their families. The project begins in November and continues through mid-December. . . more

Bacon Congregate is a 23 unit apartment complex for frail elderly. We serve a primarily Hispanic population in the South End of Hartford. Residents share one meal a day together in our dining room. Holidays can be. . . more

For Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim and Passover, deliver holiday packages to JFS clients and stay for a brief visit. Groups can also run food and tzedakah drives and create holiday cards for participants as part of the program. Special occasion. . . more

The Salvation Army's Ministry of the Bells is our organizations main fund raising event. We need volunteers to help in our red kettle effort by volunteering just a few hours to help raise money so that we can continue. . . more

Help demonstrate, install and maintain the personal home health telemonitor. This telemonitoring device allows our nurses to monitor patients daily from a remote location allowing them to remain independent in their homes. The monitor sends information through telephone. . . more

Rebuilding Together provides home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income Hartford homeowners. more

According to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 13,000 children are homeless in Connecticut.

According to the US Census 1% of the population of Hartford is homeless on any given night, one of the highest rates in the Northeast.

The Hartford Team. . . more

Hospice volunteers provide practical assistance and emotional support to hospice patients and their family members. They participate as an active part of the care team and assist the team in meeting the needs of the patient and family.

Hospice volunteers. . . more

Hospice of Central Connecticut, a program of Visiting Nurse Association of Central CT, Inc. is in need of a volunteer to assist the administrative assistants with clerical and other office related functions. Volunteers, who are the true heart of. . . more