Volunteer Opportunities

At the Town of Southbury, we believe an involved citizenry is an indication of a strong, vibrant community and an effective government. Many residents have stepped up and served in many different ways through the years. New opportunities await anyone who would like to volunteer their time and talent in shaping Southbury government or helping a local organization.

Here's a current list of volunteer opportunities in the Town of Southbury.

Boards and Commissions Openings

 Elected Positions:

Appointed Positions:

For more information about Boards and Commissions and Special Committees, call the First Selectman’s office at (203) 262-0647.

Southbury Senior Center

There are many volunteer opportunities offered at the Senior Center for individuals regardless of age, ability, schedule or talent. Volunteer opportunities can be either long or short-term. Consider joining the excitement at our Senior Center in one of the areas below or if you have another idea we would be open to discussing it.

  • Class Instructors
  • Friendly Visitors
  • Meals on Wheels - Delivery & Drivers 
  • Newsletter Mailings Help
  • Senior Café Help

Please click here for more information.

Southbury Public Library

The Southbury Public Library welcomes volunteers to help support specific services and to help with special projects. Currently volunteers are needed for:

  • Shelving
  • Book repair

Please click here for the Volunteer Policy and more information.

Southbury Film Commission

The Southbury Film Commission welcomes volunteers, either as members or just helping with particular tasks. At the moment, we especially need help with:

  • Computer tasks and research
  • Photography
  • Videography

No matter what your skill level we would be happy to sign you up. For more information please contact the SFC Chair at southburyfilm@aol.com or (203) 209-5071.

OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS:

 

Audubon Center at Bent of the River

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Audubon Center at Bent of the River. Whatever your interests or skills, you can help! Every volunteer is important and very much appreciated! Current needs:

  • Office help
  • Help with designing and implementing displays
  • Indoor painting help

Please click here for more information.

Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition

Help keep our water pure and plentiful! Volunteers are essential in the work to keep our local rivers, streams, groundwater, and drinking water clean and healthy. Whatever your interests or skills, you can help! Our volunteer needs include:

  • General help around the office
  • Planning community and fundraising events
  • Water sampling (spring and fall)
  • Stream stewardship and improvement projects
  • Assisting with outreach and education programs

Please click here for more information.

Southbury Ambulance Association

Southbury Ambulance Association, Inc. (SAA) is a non-profit volunteer ambulance service helping residents of the Town of Southbury and its visitors along I-84 from Exit 13 to Exit 16. When a person dials 911 for a medical emergency, a crew is dispatched to assist the patient. There are many exciting ways you can volunteer with our organization and help your neighbors in their time of need. Currently we need:

  • EMTs or anyone with an interest in taking a class (monetary incentives offered)
  • Help with light clerical duties
  • A person to write one educational piece for the press each month

Please click here for more information.

S.M.A.R.T., Inc. (Southbury & Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together)

S.M.A.R.T., Inc. is a grassroots, parent/caregiver/community non-profit organization. We sponsor events and initiatives that provide valuable, healthy options for, and promote the positive, healthy development of children and families in the Region 15 community. We invite you to stay informed by visiting our website or Facebook page.We currently need:

 - Volunteers at the PARENT UNIVERSITY event on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Especially help with

  • with setup, cleanup and registration on the day of the event
  • serving breakfast, lunch

 - A board member/executive secretary.  

Contact Noel Federle at noelfederle@msn.com if you would like to help.

Please click here for other opportunities and more information.

Southbury Historical Society

Volunteers are vital to the Southbury Historical Society’s overall functioning and mission. Throughout the year the Society holds special exhibitions, lectures, period and military reenactments, tours and fundraisers. If you would like to volunteer your time to the Society, please contact us at info@southburyhistory.org or call 203-405-3124.

Click here for the Southbury Historical Society's website.

Southbury Land Trust

Southbury Land Trust has an office in Bennett Square and open space preserves throughout town. No matter what time of year, there’s always something to do at SLT! For further information, call the SLT office (203)264-4441 or email@southburylandtrust.org.

  • Volunteer outdoors: Stewardship (Trails maintenance; Invasive plant removal; Land monitoring; Hike leading)
  • Volunteer indoors: Office (Mailings; Data entry; Archiving; Volunteer coordination)
  • Around town & online: (Events help; Trail maps and newsletters distribution; Website updating)

Please click here for more information.

Southbury Training School Thrift Shops One and Too

Volunteers are needed to help run our thrift shops at 1461 South Britain Road in Southbury. All monies made go to help pay for the extras for the clients of Southbury Training School.

  • cashiers
  • sorters
  • pricers
  • customer service
  • office work

Please contact Carole Grimes, Director of Volunteer Services at 203-586-2485 or carole.grimes@ct.gov.

EVENTS:

Revolution 3 Triathlon at Quassy. (Click for more information.)

Woodbury Earth Day. (Click for more information.)

SPECIAL NEEDS:

Advisory Board Member for the Gatehouse Café. (Click for more information.)

 

If you wish to submit your volunteer needs please complete the Volunteer Submission form and email to webmaster@southbury-ct.gov.