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Read our Fall Thank You to Volunteers


Our volunteers are a critical part of our mission. Over 1000 volunteers assist our staff throughout the year doing everything from serving meals to painting and general office help. Without a dedicated core of volunteers, Columbus House would be unable to provide the scope of services currently offered.

 

Serve a Meal

There are new enhanced safety procedures for volunteer meal serving. Contact Sheree, Volunteer Coordinator, at 203-401-4400 x138 or sdimario@columbushouse.org with questions and for more information. Thank you!

 

Most evenings, groups from throughout the community purchase, prepare, cook and serve an evening meal for the clients at our New Haven Shelter. These are often church groups, businesses, high schools, civic clubs, and families who come on their chosen evening(s). Many come every month and have been serving meals since our doors opened in 1982. Working in coordination with our kitchen staff, most groups plan their own menu, purchase the food, and prepare and serve the meal while others use what's in the Columbus House pantry. It's up to you! To learn more please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (203) 401-4400 ext. 138 or sdimario@columbushouse.org.


Organize a Drive or Fundraiser

It's easy and it's fun! Rally support from your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or those with whom you worship. Help Columbus House continue its mission of saving lives by conducting a drive or fundraiser. Supporters of all ages have held drives or bake sales, collected aluminum cans, and solicited pledges at overnight sleep-outs. For information on how you or your group can begin planning a drive please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (203) 401-4400 ext. 138 or sdimario@columbushouse.org.

 

Other Opportunities

Throughout the year we have a variety of volunteer opportunities including those working with clients as well as general office support, and everything in between. Seasonal donation drives and regular fundraising events also provide many ways to help out by donating time and talent. 


Volunteer Interest Form

 

For more information on how you can volunteer at Columbus House, please contact our our Volunteer Coordinator at (203) 401-4400 ext. 138 or sdimario@columbushouse.org.

 

Internships

Work with our professional staff in social work, business, fund development, marketing, communications, and public relations. You can gain valuable, real-world experience while learning about the root causes of homelessness and what organizations like Columbus House are doing to help people who are homeless identify and overcome those causes. We will also work with your instructor to try to help you satisfy specific course requirements when applicable. For more information about internships, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (203) 401-4400 ext. 138 or sdimario@columbushouse.org

 

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Please view more thanks to our volunteers:

7/29/24: Summer Shout-Out to Our Amazing Volunteers (PDF)

4/26/24: You Are the Heart of Our Mission (PDF)

1/30/24: You Made a Difference During the Holidays (PDF)

12/22/23: Delivering Cheer & Joy (PDF)

10/20/23: A Beacon of Light (PDF)

8/11/23: Your Impact Continues (PDF)

6/29/23: Your Light Shines Bright (PDF)

4/17/23: From the Bottom of Our Hearts (PDF)

2/22/23: Feeling Gratitude

1/27/23: January is National Thank You Month (PDF)

12/16/22: Through Every Season (PDF)

10/28/22: What's on Your Mind? (PDF)

8/31/22: As the Seasons Change (PDF)

6/27/22: Rays of Hope (PDF)

4/30/22: You Are Extraordinary (PDF)

2/28/22: On This Last Day of February (PDF)

1/21/22: You Did It Again! (PDF)

12/28/21: You Make the Winter Warmer (PDF)

10/30/21: You Have Been Busy (PDF)

8/30/21: Your Kindness & Caring Changes Lives (PDF)

6/23/21: You Make the Days Brighter (PDF)

4/19/21: A Thank You Video for YOU! (PDF)

3/5/21: 1 Year - You Make All the Difference (PDF)

2/5/21: Holiday Heroes (PDF)

12/18/20: You Are a Lifesaver (PDF)

10/16/20: WHO HAS THE BEST SUPPORTERS? (PDF)

9/18/20: 259 Housed and Counting (PDF)

7/10/20: 170 Housed and Counting! (PDF)

5/14/20: We Are Overwhelmed By Your Support (PDF)