Looking for volunteer opportunities

Submitted by Mother_Trucker97 t3_zwv77q in Connecticut

TLDR looking for ANY volunteer opportunities, also those specifically involving children and or animals

Hi everyone! My bf and I, as well as my mother, are looking for volunteer opportunities. I am open to any and all volunteer work, and my bf has alot of interest in helping children, whether that be sick children or underprivileged children, as well as animals. I used to do habitat for humanity and earth day clean ups but I can imagine there's so much more out there that I'm missing. Any organizations or places you'd recommend to volunteer? Thanks!!

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midfebruary t1_j1x0ip3 wrote

I have a perfect place for you guys!

Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Barn in Naugatuck.

I used to volunteer there bc I grew up horseback riding and missed spending time with horses now that I’m an adult, but didn’t want to pay for lessons. It was honestly therapeutic for me too, loved helping with lessons there.

It’s a barn that specializes in therapeutic riding lessons for anyone who needs them. Many of the riders are children with various needs.

You don’t need horse experience to volunteer. I haven’t been there in a little while because life got busy but it’s a great place! If it’s not nearby for you, perhaps look up other therapy barns in the state.

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Mother_Trucker97 OP t1_j1x4v8t wrote

Oh wow it's so funny that you mention this place!! I used to volunteer there in high school. They actually turned me away because I learned (the hard way) I'm extremely allergic to horses and hay and they were worried about me walking around covered in hives and wheezing 😅 I only got to volunteer like 3 days before they respectfully told me I should stay away. Thank you for the thought though!!!

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midfebruary t1_j1xftxv wrote

Omg!! That is so funny. But I’m sorry you were unable to volunteer there 😭 That absolutely does not sound like a good combo with your allergies. Hope you are able to find another place 😄

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InvaderDepresso t1_j1y98g9 wrote

Meals on Wheels! Delivering food to elderly or shut ins. You can also ask local churches if they have any needs like soup kitchens, or organizing food banks. Call up local homeless shelters and ask if they need help.

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Levlove t1_j1yn428 wrote

The big hospitals have volunteer services.

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100_percenter t1_j1z423u wrote

The Veterans Healthcare facilities in Newington and West Haven have volunteers

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