Local Outreach Opportunities
Join your Valley friends in serving central Connecticut residents who have physical, social, and/or spiritual needs.
A BETTER CHOICE (ABC) WOMEN'S CENTER
The Center needs Bible study leaders, prayer partners, and volunteer counselors. Training is provided. Contact Molly Hurtado.
ANTI-TRAFFICKING
Partner with The Underground, an initiative through Wintonbury Church, dedicated to ending sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in Connecticut. Volunteers serve in a variety of ways such as through prayer, supporting at-risk youth and young adults, influencing legislation, and ministering to recovering victims. Contact Annmarie Boulay.
Community Service Projects
Your Growth Group or Community can serve a variety of faith-based and secular groups trying to meet various social needs. Contact Howard Branch at 860.459.8103 for suggestions.
English as a Second Language Classes
Classes are held Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:45 p.m. during the school year. Dinner is offered starting at 5:15 p.m. and childcare and Kids' Clubs are available. Register online or just show up at class! Email Mary Sanford if you'd like to be an instructor.
FOODcare
Volunteer to bring food items monthly -- or help organize and deliver collected food. Contact Lisa Holden at 860.738.4239.
HARTFORD CITY MISSION
"Noah After School" connects volunteer tutors with elementary school children weekly during the school year. Several other opportunities are available to make a difference in a child's life. For more information, contact Dave Ambrose at 860.246.0132.
Internship opportunity! HCM is currently looking to fill their 2019 summer staff positions. Click here for details or contact Abbi Menear at 860.246.0132; abbim@hartfordcitymission.org.
PRISON MINISTRY
Using materials from Alpha or Men's Fraternity, spend time with men who want to live for God both inside and outside prison walls. Contact John Gentile at 860.671.9817 for more information.
SOUTH PARK INN
South Park Inn is a homeless shelter in downtown Hartford where up to 120 men, women, and children receive temporary housing. Valley provides a monthly meal to the residents. Volunteers are needed to serve food and lead the Bible study that follows each meal. For more information, contact Peter Sirois at 203.745.8501, or jesussaves269@gmail.com.
Youth Challenge
Young men and women with substance abuse issues are given Christ-centered, biblical direction to move away from that lifestyle. Contact Tony Lanza at 860.677.8680 to see how you can help.