Volunteer Opportunities

AARP Tax Aide

AARP's Tax-Aide Program is the largest, free volunteer-run tax assistance program in the country.  It is available to taxpayers wiht low and moderate incomes and gives special attention to people age 60 and older.  Volunteer opportunities are available for the upcoming tax season.  Training begins in December. If you are interested please email ctvoltaxaide@juno.com and provide your name, address and telephone number.  For more information about AARP's Tax-Aide program please visit www.aarp.org/taxaide

Retired & Senior Volunteer  Program (RSVP)

RSVP provides opportunities to persons 55 years of age and older who wish to participate in their communities by sharing their knowledge and skills through meaningful volunteer opportunities.  Connectictut has 12 RSVP programs throughout the state that help connect older adults to with community organizations that need their assistance.  Volunteers are placed in a variety of settings including nursing homes, day care centers, hospice programs, home health agencies, senior centers, mentoring programs and other rewarding  positions.  Listed below our the local RSVP agencies in Southwestern Connecticut.

Bridgeport

RSVP of Eastern Fairfield County
263 Golden Hill Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8048

Danbury

RSVP Northern Fairfield County
2 Terrace Place
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-8200

Norwalk

RSVP of Southwestern Connecticut
98 South Main Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)854-1880

Voluntary Services for the Blind

Voluntary Services for the Blind seeks to improve the quality of life for viusally impaired persons.  It provides services entirely through volunteers.  All volunteers are properly trained.  Volunteer services provided include readers, drivers, friendly visitors, shoppers and home clerical assistants.

Voluntary Services for the Blind
945 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-6611

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County serves non-profit organizations, employers and individuals by coordinating their talents and resource to build the capacity of agencies with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in our communities through volunteerism.

The Volunteer Center
62 Palmer's Hill Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7714