Volunteer
Many Ways to Make a Difference
Put your energy and talents to good use. We have volunteer opportunities that take as little as a few hours per month. You can help with a one-time project or come every week. We welcome individuals as well as groups.
Hope Connection Center
Hope Connection Center is a service entry point for individuals experiencing or at imminent risk for
homelessness in the greater Central Coordinated Access Network. Individuals who access the center will
be able to connect with a wide array of services targeted at making their homelessness experience brief
and non-recurring while providing basic necessities to improve their quality of life.
Interested volunteers will assist with ensuring a clean and safe environment for all participants.
Volunteer activities may include: light cleaning duties, organizing donations, assisting clients in the
donation area to find appropriate clothing, providing snacks or serving meals, and monitoring laundry
and hygiene facilities. There may also be opportunities to engage participants in pro-social activities
such as games and crafts.
Tomasso Family Community Kitchen
Perhaps you would like to help by preparing or serving meals in our Tomasso Family Community Kitchen, particularly the noon meal Monday thru Friday. The shift schedules during the week are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
Facilities Department
Do you have experience in a facilities department? Are you mechanically inclined? If so, we could have a great opportunity for your volunteer spirit.
Hop On Board
If you have an interest in non-profit governance, the Friendship Service Center’s Board of Directors or Trustees is a great opportunity for you. Directors meet monthly and Trustees meet quarterly in the Mabel Yeterian Board Room at 85 Arch Street in New Britain.
Be a “Friend”
The Friends of the Friendship Service Center meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month. The auxiliary adopts thoughtful and creative projects that give an added and important dimension to Friendship Service Center life.
Fundraising Events
Join us for one of our events held during the year or consider hosting your own to benefit the Friendship Service Center. These may take the form of bowl-a-thons, Casual Day at corporations, or any creative idea you may have.
We will provide all the training you need. Please complete our
application below.