Volunteer

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Mentor: Spend about 3 hours weekly or every other week with a child, 7-14, from a one parent home who wants the companionship of a mentor.

    A-Team: help us plan and chaperone group activities for youth who are matched with a mentor and those on the waiting list.

    Project Volunteer: Do what you would do anyway, but include a child. As an individual or a group, expose youth to new experiences. (Ex: Candlewood Yacht Club Sailing Day, Danbury Ski Club Ski Trip)

    Tutoring: Help a child in need of extra academic support by helping with homework or going through school work.
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    Adopt-A-Family: Help purchase gifts or set up the gift distribution party for holiday gifts to Good Friend families in need of extra support.

    Gift Wrapping: at Barnes & Noble near the December holidays. Work a 1-2 hour shift wrapping gifts in exchange for donations to Good Friend. It is also a great way to raise awareness about Good Friend’s need for volunteers.

    Do a fundraiser for Good Friend: Every year Good Friend must raise 80% of its budget. Create a fundraiser that not only helps Good Friend financially, but also raises the awareness of the need for volunteers.

    Help recruit new potential mentors: Set up a “Lunch & Learn” where fellow employees can find our more about the volunteer opportunities at Good Friend.

    Send letters of introduction to other organizations with whom your members have a connection. Let them know about Good Friend, our need for volunteers, and our willingness to speak with them about what we do and about our needs.

    OR
    Let us know how you can help!

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