Giving Back—Visiting and Volunteering in Connecticut

Ever wondered what it would be like to work on a farm? Several Connecticut farms invite visitors to help out with the chores, which might include anything from working on the harvest to helping to rehabilitate rescued horses. It’s a unique experience that is also great for families.

Passionate about the environment? The Connecticut Audubon Society has locations all over the state and welcomes helpers who’d like to offer their time to study wildlife. Volunteer at fisheries or take part in wildlife research projects or water quality monitoring with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. And find more ideas below.

• Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (Danbury) Promotes responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals.

• Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding (Naugatuck) Hosts therapeutic and equine-assisted activities to make a meaningful and lasting community impact.

• Brass City Rescue (Middlebury) Provides shelter and veterinary care, behavioral assessments, and training to make each animal successful in its new forever home.

• Whiskers Pet Rescue (Southbury) Cares for homeless cats and kittens in our communities through adoptions, community awareness & fostering.

• ROAR Ridgefield (Ridgefield) Provides a warm, safe, welcoming place for homeless pets to recover and await adoption.

• Connecticut Humane Society (Statewide) Helps thousands of animals every year as the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state.

Maybe you have a special skill or a deep interest in a certain area? There are lots of ways to give back, and get an amazing experience yourself, with these volunteer opportunities in Connecticut. 

• Join a clean-up or survey project with the Connecticut River Conservancy.
• Lead hikes and help keep hiking trails accessible for all.
• Become a bike education instructor with BikeWalk CT.
• Join the Summit Adaptive Sports team of ski and snowboard coaches at Ski Sundown and find more adaptive sports here.
• Inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident at Girls on the Run.
• Help offer adults free tutoring to improve their English reading and writing skills.
• Support families by creating long-term solutions and distributing nutritious food to alleviate hunger.

Make more than memories with your visit to Connecticut. Find even more opportunities to volunteer, here.