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For over 31 years, Kids in Crisis has been providing free, round-the-clock crisis intervention, counseling and emergency shelter, prevention programs in local communities and advocacy throughout Connecticut.
Volunteers are vital to fulfilling our mission. Whether you are interested in volunteering once a year or once a week, during the day or in the evening, as part of a group or as an individual, we’ll find the volunteer opportunity that is a perfect fit for you!
Our Volunteer Opportunities Include:
SafeTalk Volunteers
We rely on volunteers to help facilitate our SafeTalk workshops to school-age children throughout Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. As part of this anti-bullying, anti-violence prevention program, SafeTalk Volunteers assist program facilitators with simple role-plays, discussions and distribution of materials.
Requirements & Training: Most presentations are given during school hours (presentations are occasionally given during after-school hours). An interview, two-day training and background checks are required.
Triathlon Volunteers Needed
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Please join us as a Volunteer for the Stamford KIC IT Triathlon, to benefit Kids in Crisis on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Columbus Park in downtown Stamford!
Over 400 volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteers can help in the weeks and months before the race by posting flyers, raising money, soliciting food/product donations, assembling packets/goody bags, and more. On race day, volunteers can assist with set-up, athlete check-in, directing and cheering athletes along race route, the food tent, clean-up and much, much more!
The Triathlon is a great team-building opportunity for corporations, community groups and schools. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Kristen Tomasiewicz at ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org or 203-622-6556.
In-house Volunteers
In-house volunteers provide the extra attention and positive role-models that are crucial to the healing of children and teens residing at our temporary emergency shelters in Cos Cob. In-house volunteers help with homework, supervise play, assist at meal time and more.
Requirements & Training: Requires a 2-3 hour weekly commitment – after 4pm weekdays or on weekends. An interview, one-day training and background checks are required.
Please contact Kristen Tomasiewicz at ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org to request a volunteer interview and invitation to the next training.
Office Volunteers
Volunteers are often needed to answer phones and assist with administrative tasks and other office tasks on a regular or as-needed basis.
Dinner Donors
Preparing and dropping off dinner for our residents (13 – 15 per house) on a regular or occasional basis is a tremendous help to the Agency. Dinner donations save the Agency money and allow our counselors to spend additional, much needed time with our residents that might otherwise be spent preparing dinner.
Because you are not working directly with our residents, no training is required to donate dinner, though donations must be coordinated in advance with Kristen Tomasiewicz at ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org or 203-622-6556. When possible, calling at least a week in advance to schedule a dinner donation is especially appreciated.
Event Volunteers
This is the ideal volunteer opportunity for individuals who would like to pitch in “once in a while” for agency events and fundraisers, or for those who simply enjoy volunteering for events! There are opportunities to assist with event planning and preparation or “on the day of” for one or more of our events throughout the year.
Fundraising Volunteers
Some folks just know how “to ask.” If you’re one of those people that is ready, willing and able to raise money and solicit donations, we’d love to have you do so on our behalf. Whether it’s securing just the right item for our silent auction, selling journal ads, or seeking monetary or in-kind donations for our residents, there are plenty of opportunities to put your talents to work!
Other Opportunities
We have many more opportunities to volunteer with Kids in Crisis. Do you have a special skill such as graphic design or PR? Do you love to garden? Let’s talk about your skills & availability and see how we might best use your talents!
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristen Tomasiewicz at Ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org or 203-622-6556 x 212 for more information and to arrange a volunteer interview.
To view and print our Volunteer Application click here.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities:
The Kids in Crisis Youth Corps is a group of High School volunteers from throughout Fairfield County who are dedicated to furthering the agency’s mission. Youth Corps members plan activities for our youngest residents (newborn – age 12); volunteer for special events; organize fundraisers, clothing, food and toy drives; raise awareness about Kids in Crisis, and much more!
The Youth Corps meets the first Thursday of every month at the Depot in Darien from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Activities for our residents are typically on Saturdays from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
If you are interested in joining the Kids in Crisis Youth Corps, please download our Youth Corps Application. Once completed, you may return the application to Kristen at ktomasiewicz@kidsincrisis.org or via fax: 203-622-8332.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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