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AARP CT Virtual Tech Team Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP ConnecticutVirtual tech team volunteers are trained to provide technical assistance to the facilitators of virtual AARP CT offerings in areas such as financial security, caregiving, health, livable communities, etc. Virtual tech team volunteers support and…. Read More »
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Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut
Ongoing | Experience CorpLiteracy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. Read More »
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Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut
Ongoing | Experience CorpLiteracy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. Read More »
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Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut
Ongoing | Experience CorpLiteracy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. Read More »
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An Army in Red, on Alert in Hartford
AARP's advocacy volunteers are a distinctive sight, and voice, in the Connecticut State Capitol. Read More »
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Habitat ReStore Volunteer
Ongoing | Habitat for Humanity of Greater New HavenJoin us at the ReStore in Wallingford, CT! Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... Read More »
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Math Competition Volunteer
Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS FoundationCompetition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »
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Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT
Ongoing | Lasagna LoveLasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... Read More »
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Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients
Ongoing | Compassus HospiceCompassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. If they are knitted, and you add little items to the... Read More »
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Opportunities</h2> <h3>Create the Good ®</h3> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Habitat ReStore Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> February 24, 2025</p>--> <p>Join us at the ReStore in Wallingford, CT! Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. 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</ul> <div><a href="/wallingford-ct\happenings\volunteering\" class="btn" >See More Volunteer News <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a></div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Community Volunteer Opportunities</h2> <h3>Create the Good ®</h3> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Habitat ReStore Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> February 24, 2025</p>--> <p>Join us at the ReStore in Wallingford, CT! Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. 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Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Connecticut <p>Virtual tech team volunteers are trained to provide technical assistance to the facilitators of virtual AARP CT offerings in areas such as financial security, caregiving, health, livable communities, etc. Virtual tech team volunteers support and…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxRCAA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div> <a href="/wallingford-ct/aarp-volunteering/" class="btn" title="More AARP Volunteer Opportunities">More AARP Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2> Volunteer News</h2> </header> <ul class="list mb-0"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/news/an-army-in-red-on-alert-in-hartford-ct-2025-04-07.html"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Opportunities</h2> <h3>Create the Good ®</h3> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Habitat ReStore Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> February 24, 2025</p>--> <p>Join us at the ReStore in Wallingford, CT! Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. If they are knitted, and you add little items to the... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=06492&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-WALLINGFORD-CT" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-gray-box module-spacer d-none"> <div class="upper-text"> <header><h2>More from AARP in Wallingford </h2></header> </div> <div class="wrap"> <a href="/wallingford-ct/happenings/">Wallingford Happenings</a> | <a href="/wallingford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Upcoming AARP Events</a> | <a href="/wallingford-ct/about-aarp/">About AARP</a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div 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Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. 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Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Connecticut <p>Virtual tech team volunteers are trained to provide technical assistance to the facilitators of virtual AARP CT offerings in areas such as financial security, caregiving, health, livable communities, etc. Virtual tech team volunteers support and…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxRCAA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, 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Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div> <a href="/wallingford-ct/aarp-volunteering/" class="btn" title="More AARP Volunteer Opportunities">More AARP Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2> Volunteer News</h2> </header> <ul class="list mb-0"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/news/an-army-in-red-on-alert-in-hartford-ct-2025-04-07.html"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit 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Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. 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</div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="show-logo"><img class="collapse" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg" /><h2>AARP Volunteer Opportunities</h2></header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxRCAA0" target="_blank">AARP CT Virtual Tech Team Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Connecticut <p>Virtual tech team volunteers are trained to provide technical assistance to the facilitators of virtual AARP CT offerings in areas such as financial security, caregiving, health, livable communities, etc. Virtual tech team volunteers support and…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxRCAA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxzEAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxtWAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Experience Corps Lit Asst South Central Connecticut</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Literacy tutors serve in local public schools in grades Kindergarten through Third, under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students through literacy tutoring and offering assistance with reading skills. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000Cxy6AAC" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div> <a href="/wallingford-ct/aarp-volunteering/" class="btn" title="More AARP Volunteer Opportunities">More AARP Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header 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</ul> <div><a href="/wallingford-ct\happenings\volunteering\" class="btn" >See More Volunteer News <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a></div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Community Volunteer Opportunities</h2> <h3>Create the Good ®</h3> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Habitat ReStore Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> February 24, 2025</p>--> <p>Join us at the ReStore in Wallingford, CT! Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. If they are knitted, and you add little items to the... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=06492&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-WALLINGFORD-CT" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-gray-box module-spacer d-none"> <div class="upper-text"> <header><h2>More from AARP in Wallingford </h2></header> </div> <div class="wrap"> <a href="/wallingford-ct/happenings/">Wallingford Happenings</a> | <a href="/wallingford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Upcoming AARP Events</a> | <a href="/wallingford-ct/about-aarp/">About AARP</a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div 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Our Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used items for the home. Volunteers All proceeds from ReStore sales help to support the building of... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163819" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Math Competition Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | MATHCOUNTS Foundation <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 10, 2025</p>--> <p>Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163342" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - CT</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 09, 2025</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163278" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.163257" target="_blank">Cozy Hand Muffs for Hospice Patients</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Compassus Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 08, 2025</p>--> <p>Compassus Hospice is looking for hand muffs for some of our patients. There are a few different types- they can be sewn, crocheted or knitted. 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