Volunteer Community Connection Center in Greater New Haven
THIS is Community
Choose Action.
OUR MISSION
So all people may thrive, we build stronger communities by connecting organizations with those who have aligned skills, interests, and resources.
Community Resilience
This is your neighborhood. Let's make it stronger - together.
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The work of "neighbors helping neighbors" is the foundation of our American adventure. 250 years into this collective experience - we believe it's a journey and not a destination.
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You might be here because you are motivated to help your neighbors...
Or you might be here because your seeking volunteer service hours.
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Regardless... Everyone is welcome!
Local Engagement
Be a part of our vibrant schedule of community events, from micro-volunteering to long-term engagement opportunities.
Real Impact
Connect with local organizations and find ways to give your time to projects that matter to you.
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Strengthen Community
We empower local residents to build a stronger, more resilient Greater New Haven through collective action and shared responsibility.
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Assist Volunteers
From peer-to-peer support to navigate volunteer opportunities to troubleshooting specific systems or supporting training efforts, the team at this center is motivated to assist volunteers and prospective volunteers. We are person-centered, prioritizing kindness, compassion, empathy, and equity.
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We are leaders in the volunteer experience. Our Volunteer Center is the first site on the East Coast to partner with Altruence.AI, an AI-enabled volunteer-centric system. Through this partnership and other specialized tools, we reduce friction and more smoothly connect people who want to help with organizations that need support.
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Advance a Common Vision
Through the coalition known as the Volunteer Engagement Group of Greater New Haven (VEG‑GNH), we’re rowing together to elevate volunteerism for the benefit of local residents and organizations.