Interested in volunteering at Safe Futures?
Those interested in volunteering with Safe Futures, please email: volunteer@safefuturesct.org.
Volunteer Opportunities are based on availability. Due to the pandemic, volunteer opportunities may be limited.
Spring Clean-up Coordinator
Coordinate efforts to paint structures, clean landscape and beautify grounds, power wash buildings. Requirements: A background check will be needed.
Dates needed: Late April (weather permitting), early to mid-May 2021.
Direct Contact: Reggie Dublin 860 501 7765 (rdublin@safefuturesct.org)
Pathways Mentor
Attend a minimum of one Pathways Event per quarter (can attend more if they want); provide support and encouragement to children who have been exposed to family violence
Requirements: Background checks including fingerprints, must obtain DV Certification, and attend trainings on trauma informed practices with children (generally I provide the training and can be flexible with the dates and times)
Dates needed: Ongoing
Contact: Christine Foster, Director of Crisis Counseling and Camp HOPE, cfoster@safefuturesct.org, 860-941-2492 (cell), 860-447-0366 Ext 242 (office)
Camp HOPE Counselor
Attend one week of overnight camp with children, provide supervision and care for your cabin group, complete counselor assessments of children in your cabin group, work in partnership with a camp counselor from Channel 3 Kids Camp, it is preferred, but not required that camp counselors also attend follow-up events such as Camp Reunion
Requirements: Background checks including fingerprinting, DV Certification, 8 Hour Camp HOPE Training, and additional training at Channel 3 Kids Camp during the week of June 13th
Dates needed: Camp is June 27th through July 3rd, Counselors will need to be available for an 8 hour training module – dates to be determined and during Channel 3 Kids Camp training week June 13th through June 19th
Additional Information: Can be structured as an internship for students looking to receive credit through their schools
Contact: Christine Foster, Director of Crisis Counseling and Camp HOPE, cfoster@safefuturesct.org, 860-941-2492 (cell), 860-447-0366 Ext 242 (office)