Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Many of our local and regional partners are looking for volunteer/paid positions to support their summer programming. See below for more information about the organizations and position descriptions.

Camp Casco

Camp Casco is a summer camp for children affected by pediatric cancer in New England. Their unique camps help kids affected by cancer experience friendship, fresh air and fun in a safe and welcoming environment! All summer camps are provided at no cost to our families, have medical care onsite at all times, and are run by dedicated volunteers who want to make an immediate and lasting impact on a child's life. Volunteering with them is a great way to grow a professional network, gain valuable work experience, build new skills and even form lifelong friendships. There are four week-long volunteer opportunities this summer. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit the Camp Casco website.

Camp Tapawingo

Since 1919, Camp Tapawingo has been making a difference in the lives of girls. The staff, current families and alumnae agree that the experiences and relationships the campers enjoy during their summers at Tap are influential in their development into compassionate, courageous, and confident adults. As a Tapawingo counselor, you'll spend your days teaching classes to small groups of campers in your area of expertise (arts and crafts, land sports, horseback riding, theater, outdoor adventure, waterfront). In the evening, camp hosts all-camp programs such as a theater productions, sports games, campfires or goofy team-building activities. To learn more, visit the Camp Tapawingo website.

Real Food CT

Real Food CT is excited to bring back its fifth season of the Young Farmer Internship Program!  They currently have several openings for high school- and college-aged students who are interested in farming, our local food system and community service. RFCT is a farm and food system organization that runs two small farms in Newtown, CT, the Young Farmer Internship Program and coordinates a farm surplus pickup and delivery program.  Combined, their efforts have raised an average of 30,000 pounds of fresh produce every year to hunger relief organizations in the region. Learn more about how to get involved by visiting the Real Food CT website.

Sterling House

With a welcoming spirit since 1932, Sterling House has served generations of children and adults from Stratford and our neighboring communities. They are best known for athletics, food pantry, preschool, summer camp, community events and much more. Sterling House has a strong commitment to their volunteers. Not only do they enable the organization to work toward the mission, but they believe that volunteers are essential to building and celebrating a stronger community. There are many ways to get involved this summer. Visit the Sterling House website to learn more.  

Things Matter

The mission of Things Matter is to create a sustainable future for people and the planet by integrating the principles of a circular economy into everything they do. They create jobs in Bridgeport by redistributing gently used items and giving them back to individuals in need. Things Matter staff are looking for internship support throughout the summer. Positions available are grant writer, fundraising auction support coordinator, donation inventory organization and much more! To learn more about volunteering, visit the Things Matter website.