Virtual Volunteering – Conversations to Remember
Conversations to Remember is a virtual visit program that matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. These residents have been suffering from isolation, and your students could really brighten their days just by speaking with them. Training is provided to the students in the program about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout their service. Since these visits are virtual, students can do it without any travel. This is both convenient, and allows more of the volunteers' time to be spent volunteering, rather than commuting to their volunteering location. We provide this program free of charge to seniors across the country, and have students from around the country as well. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage themselves within their community and make a difference.
Typically, students volunteer one hour per week. Each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students are expected to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can build a friendship with the senior. This does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as there are new seniors starting all the time, and new volunteers trained weekly. The students are matched based on the times that they're available, with a senior who is available at the same time, and they will have a regular, weekly appointment for their visit. Students wishing for more visits or other opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with different ways to volunteer, such as assisting with our social media, call support, or outreach.
Please feel free to contact Branden Chen via email at branden@conversationstoremember.org with any questions that you have about the program, or to look through our website, at https://conversationstoremember.org. Students can register to volunteer by filling out a volunteer interest form on our website.
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Community Fridge Management/Cleaning -- Volunteer Opportunity
The Community Table Program manages community shelves and a community fridge in Whitewater Park, Willimantic, that is refilled with donations from the community and farms around the area. The shelves and fridge are available to anyone in the public who is in need of food, and can be accessed any time of the day self serve. We are looking for dedicated volunteers, preferably 2 or 3, to clean and maintain the fridge on a regular basis. Commitment would be about 1 hour a week, and would include wiping down the shelves and disposing of food that has gone bad and restocking with items from our pantry. The volunteer would also help coordinate our Plant-A-Row drop offs - letting Community Table Staff know if there has been a delivery of fresh vegetables that need to be recorded, weighed, and distributed. Please reach out with any questions! There are plenty of ways to volunteer for our program and hours are flexible.
For more information contact Melanie Desch at windhammesa@gmail.com or view the flyer
Windham Recreation in search of Volunteer Coaches and Arts & Crafts Instructors
This is a unique opportunity for students at the University of Connecticut to get involved with the Town of Windham Recreation's upcoming youth programs, including basketball, and arts and crafts.
As we approach the season, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the following roles:
- Volunteer Basketball Coaches (Grades 3 – 8): Coaches will lead practices and games, provide instruction on basketball skills, and foster teamwork and sportsmanship among young players. This role offers a chance to mentor youth and help develop their athletic abilities.
- Volunteer Instructors for Biddy Basketball (Grades Kindergarten – 2nd): Instructors will teach basic basketball fundamentals through fun and engaging activities, focusing on introducing young children to the sport in a positive and supportive environment. Structured outlines and game plans will be provided before each session.
Additionally, we are looking for instructors interested in teaching arts and crafts:
- Arts and Crafts Instructors: We are seeking individuals to teach arts and crafts to children in two age groups:
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- Pint Size Picassos (Ages 2-6): Instructors will engage young children in creative activities that promote self-expression and fine motor skills.
- Emerging Artists (Ages 7-12): Instructors will guide older children in exploring various artistic techniques and projects.
These roles provide valuable hands-on experience and a chance for students to make a significant impact in our community. We would be thrilled to partner with the University of Connecticut and offer these rewarding opportunities to your students. Please reach out to (959) 444-1682 or email mbillingsley@windhamct.gov
Please download and fill out the application to be submitted to Mark Billingsley at mbillingsley@windhamct.gov.
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FoodCorps Service Member
Teach, Grow, and Learn with FoodCorps
The application is now open to serve with FoodCorps for the 2022-2023 school year. As a FoodCorps AmeriCorps service member, you’ll spend a year teaching kids about healthy food. Whether you teach virtually or in person, you’ll earn a stipend, a year’s worth of training and professional development resources, and a network of passionate food educators. This is a great opportunity for folks who are committed to food justice, inspired by strong local communities, and creative in the face of a challenge- like serving during a pandemic. FoodCorps is accepting applications until all service member positions are filled, but we recommend applying early. Learn more and apply at www.foodcorps.org/apply, and please see the attached documents for additional information.
Feel free to reach out to Abby DuBois at abby.dubois@foodcorps.org with any questions or for more information about FoodCorps!
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