Volunteer and Support Your Community

United Way of West Central Connecticut offers companies, community groups, students, and individuals in our communities the opportunities to be volunteers, to be "hand raisers". We assist in connecting and collaborating with local partner agencies and area nonprofits that are in need of support.

Opportunities may include hosting a collection drive, participating in a group project, volunteering at an event, or joining a committee.

For more information contact Sarah Mitchell, Resource Development Coordinator, smitchell@uwwestcentralct.org or call (860) 582-9559 x 407.

United Way of West Central CT Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-A-Child Back to School Program

United Way of West Central Connecticut Adopt-A-Child Back To School Program prepares students for a new school year. The program collects new backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards for at least 400 students attending school in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, and Plymouth. 

If you would like to sponsor a child or have any questions about the program, please reach out to Sarah at smitchell@uwwestcentralct.org or call at 860-582-9559. Once you have signed up, you will be provided with an information sheet for each child that you choose to sponsor, a list of recommended school supplies, and a letter with important program information and dates.

Joy of Sharing

United Way of West Central Connecticut's Joy of Sharing Program has been providing food, toys, and gifts to children, teens, and families in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, and Plymouth for over a decade. Last year alone, over 5,000 toys and gifts were donated, along with hundreds of food baskets. This year, the need is greater than ever and we need your help!

We are in the planning stages for the 2024 holiday season. Please check back later this summer for updated information on hosting a collection, donating food or toys, or making a financial contribution to help children and families during the holidays.

Community Collaboration

United Way of West Central Connecticut believes community collaboration brings people together. Below is a list of nonprofits in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, and Plymouth that have volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Please reach out directly to these organizations to find out their availability. 
 

Community Nonprofits

Clock & Watch | 100 Maple St, Bristol, CT 06010

Bristol Historical Society | 98 Summer St, Bristol, CT 06010

Shepard Meadow | 733 Hill St, Bristol, CT 06010

Wheeler YMCA |149 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

Carousel Museum |95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010 

 

** PLEASE NOTE: We are currently updating our volunteer opportunities with our partner agencies.
We hope to have this page updated by July 28, 2023. Thank you for your patience. **

Updated June 2023