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Seasonal Volunteer projects
Fairgate Farm, Stamford CT
Make a difference in your community! Help with planting, harvesting, weeding, and organizing fresh produce at our urban farm By volunteering, you support our mission to combat food insecurity and promote sustainable farming practices. Together, we can create healthier and ensure that fresh produce reaches local shelters and pantries.
Beach Cleanup, Stamford, CT
Join us in collaboration with SoundWaters Coastal Education Center for community efforts to clean up Stamford’s beaches! Your participation will help protect marine life, foster community pride, and create a safer, more beautiful for all. Together, we can make a significant impact and ensure a cleaner shoreline for future generations. Let’s unite and make a difference!
Toiletry Care Bags Distribution (Local Parks in Stamford, CT)
Our volunteers are dedicated to packing and distributing essential toiletries like toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, and deodorant homeless individuals. These hygiene bags not provide basic necessities but also promote dignity, health, and compassion for those in. Together, we can help restore a sense of hope and care our unhoused neighbors.
Warm Hearts for Heroes
Warm Hearts for Heroes has been dedicated to providing essentials like hats, gloves, and water bottles to veterans since January 2026. We invite you to help prepare winter items such as hats, gloves, and scarves. Your time will bring comfort and care to those who have served. Together, we can make a difference this winter.
Year-Round Volunteer Projects
Fresh Start Care Kits
Fresh Start Care Kits for women in Reentry provide essential toiletries and personal care to support their transition. By offering these necessities, we aim to confidence and readiness for a fresh start. Together, we can make difference in their journey towards stability.
Family
Connection Book
Project
The Family Connection Book Project is an annual initiative that provides children's books to support incarcerated parents at York Correctional Institution. Volunteers will help with collecting children's books or sorting books. Books will be donated to support the Storybook Project at York Correctional Institution. Your time helps strengthen family bonds through reading and connection.
CLOTHING & TOY DRIVE
Help us support women and children in our community by donating new or gently used clothing and toys.
We Are Collecting: For Women
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Professional and workplace-appropriate clothing
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Dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, blazers, and suits
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New or gently used clothing in clean, appropriate condition
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For Children
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New or gently used clothing
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New or gently used toys in clean, safe condition
Please donate items that are clean, appropriate, and ready to be given directly to someone in need.
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
At Second Chance Volunteers, volunteering can be more than completing service hours. We want dependable volunteers to have opportunities to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and take on greater responsibility within our community projects.
Volunteer Lead
Volunteer Leads are experienced volunteers who have demonstrated reliability, professionalism, good communication, and a commitment to the mission of Second Chance Volunteers.
Volunteer Leads may assist with:
● Welcoming and checking in volunteers
● Helping organize supplies and materials
● Assisting with sign-in and attendance
● Providing basic project instructions
● Supporting new volunteers during activities
● Helping keep volunteer projects organized and running smoothly
● Assisting with cleanup and project wrap-up
● Serving as a positive example for other volunteers
Volunteer Leads do not supervise disciplinary matters, handle confidential information, or make organizational decisions on behalf of Second Chance Volunteers unless specifically authorized.
Who Can Become a Volunteer Lead?
Volunteer Lead opportunities may be offered to volunteers who:
● Consistently arrive on time and communicate responsibly
● Follow volunteer guidelines and project instructions
● Demonstrate respect toward volunteers, community members, and partner organizations
● Show initiative and a willingness to help others
● Have participated in multiple Second Chance Volunteers activities
● Demonstrate good judgment and dependability
Completion of a specific number of volunteer hours does not automatically guarantee selection. Volunteer Lead roles are based on overall reliability, conduct, and the needs of the organization.
Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer Lead
Volunteer Leads may receive:
● Leadership experience
● Additional responsibilities to include on a résumé
● A Volunteer Lead certificate
● Consideration for letters of recommendation or professional references
● Opportunities to assist with larger community projects
● Experience in teamwork, organization, communication, and community engagement
Whether you are completing required service hours or volunteering because you want to give back, Second Chance Volunteers encourages volunteers to grow, contribute, and become positive leaders in their communities.
