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Volunteer Opportunities: Giving Back to Your Community

Explore meaningful ways to give back through volunteer work and make a positive impact in your neighborhood.



 

Volunteering offers a fantastic way to stay active, make new friends, and contribute to the community.


Here are some local opportunities for seniors in the Mystic area:

Seniors Helping Seniors Matches seniors who need help with seniors who provide it, fostering a supportive community. Contact: Seniors Helping Seniors


Mystic Seaport Museum Volunteer opportunities include working with historical exhibits, helping with events, and assisting in educational programs. Contact: Mystic Seaport Museum


Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Volunteers can assist with community events, tourist information, and other chamber activities. Contact: Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce


The Stonington Community Center Offers a variety of programs for adults, including cooking and pottery classes, and opportunities to volunteer in community events. Contact: The Stonington Community Center


Mystic Aquarium Volunteer roles include education guides, assisting with animal care, and helping during special events. Contact: Mystic Aquarium


Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Share your love of nature with others, learn about the amazing world around us, gain new skills, share your abilities, spend time outside, and forge new friendships with like-minded people. Opportunities are available at the Nature Center, Coogan Farm, and in environmental conservation. Contact: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center


Avalonia Land Conservancy Volunteers are the heart and soul of their operations. Close to 150 volunteers donated over 6,000 hours in 2020. They work in various capacities, from managing the organization through committee work and event planning to stewarding land by clearing trails, maintaining boundaries, and fighting invasive species. Contact: Avalonia Land Conservancy


Volunteering not only helps the community but also provides personal benefits like meeting new people, learning new skills, and maintaining a sense of purpose. Whether you are passionate about history, education, or simply want to give back, there is a volunteer opportunity for everyone in the Mystic area.

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