Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

The Senior Services and Social Services Departments offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals to share their time and talents, learn new skills, and get to know some truly wonderful people in our community.

Volunteers contribute their time and talents in many ways, including but not limited to:

• Leading group activities
• Helping with Senior Center programs
• Serving as greeters who welcome visitors to the Community Center

Volunteers will receive ongoing training, assistance, and support based upon the assignment.

                           Volunteer Recognition Event            Special Lunch Volunteers

To volunteer with Senior Services, please complete the application by clicking the link below.

• Click here for a Volunteer Application

Once a prospective volunteer completes an application, and undergoes a screening process and training (if required), they will begin their selected assignment.

For more information about how you can become involved, please visit the Senior Services office or call the main office at (860) 652-7638.

Volunteer Positions and Descriptions

Building Greeters –Building greeters welcome visitors to the community center and serve as a friendly and welcoming presence in the foyer of the building. They help to provide information about programs and program locations, give tours to new guests and fulfill other duties when necessary. 

Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am-noon and noon-3:00pm

Knit and Crochet Group - Create a variety of items including hats for babies in hospitals as well as hats and mittens for families in need. This group donates their knitted items to a variety of regional charitable organizations.

Food Pantry –Support activities to run the food pantry, which provides food and personal items to eligible families.

Craft Group – Meets weekly to create a variety of handcrafted items that are then sent to American troops overseas and given to residents of local nursing homes.

Riverfront Café–Help to serve and prepare café sandwiches, drinks and snacks to cafe guests, while following proper food handling and safety protocols. Volunteers collect payment from guests and create a welcoming environment. 

Special Luncheon Servers– Help serve lunch to participants during our special senior lunches. Special luncheons are a fun opportunity to connect with a number of seniors in our community and enjoy the atmosphere of live music, decorations, and a special menu. 

Trip Leaders – The Senior Center runs day trips to local attractions and events. The volunteer trip leader arrives 15 minutes prior to trip departure, welcomes the participants and takes attendance. During the excursion, trip leaders help to keep the group together and serve as a friendly and welcoming presence for the participants, as well as assist with problems should they occur. Trip Leaders keep staff informed of any concerns or needs that arise during or after the trip. 

Apply to Volunteer Today!

Click here to fill out the Volunteer Application