Volunteer Opportunities for Western Connecticut

In partnership with United Way of Western Connecticut

Currently we are seeking volunteers who can assist our Museum educators and visiting artists in hands-on art activities.

Must enjoy the arts and have experience working with children. Please fill out an application form available on our website.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, The

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekends

Adults (55+) Individual

Contact Person:
Deirdre Ayala, Program Coordinator, (203) 438-4519 ext. 47, (email)

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Address:

258 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877 (See a map)

Directions:

The Aldrich is located at 258 Main Street, two blocks south of Ridgefield center on Route 35. Access from New York is via the Sawmill River Parkway North or Interstate 684, and Route 35 East. Access from Connecticut is via route 7, off Route 15 (Merritt Parkway) or Interstate 95, and Routes 33 or 35. FROM NEW YORK CITY West Side: Take the West Side Highway north to the Henry Hudson Parkway (north) to the Saw Mill Parkway (north.) Follow the Saw Mill to the end bearing right to exit at Katonah/Cross River. Turn right on to route 35 going east. Travel 12 miles to the stop sign at the fountain landmark. Turn left, still on Route 35. The Museum is about 1/8 mile on the right hand-side. East Side: FDR north to 87 north (Major Deegan Expressway) to the New York State Thruway to 287 east to White Plains (do not get on the Tappan Zee Bridge.) Take 684 (north) to exit 6 (cross River/Katonah. Take a right turn onto on route 35 east. Travel 12 miles to the stop sign at the fountain landmark. Turn left, still on Route 35. The Museum is about 1/8 mile on the right hand-side. or: FDR to Third Ave Bridge to Bruckner Expressway to route 95 east to 287 west (to White Plains) to 684 (as above) FROM NEW JERSEY Across the Tappan Zee Bridge to the Saw Mill Parkway north. Follow Saw Mill to the end, bearing right to exit at Katonah/Cross River. Turn right on to route 35 east. Travel 12 miles, to the stop sign at the fountain landmark. Turn left, still on Route 35. The Museum is about 1/8 mile on the right hand side. FROM NEW HAVEN Take the Merritt Parkway to Exit 41, Route 33 torwards Wilton. Route 33 and 7 to Wilton Center. Go over the Bridge and follow Route 33 into Ridgefield (7 miles). The Aldrich Museum is on the right just before the businss district. FROM HARTFORD Take Route 84 west to Route 7. Go south on Route 7. Turn right on Route 35 through Rifgefield business center.The Museum is about 1/4 mile on the left hand side.