Get Involved – Make a Difference in Your Community
We make it simple for you to give back and connect with your neighbors. When you volunteer with UR Community Cares in Connecticut, you’re not just donating your time; you’re changing lives. Whether you’re assisting with technology training, supporting recreational activities, or offering a helping hand to someone in need, your skills and compassion make a real impact.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Every day, your efforts help older adults and people with disabilities stay independent, connected, and engaged. Through compassionate service and community support, you provide free assistance at home while also fostering dignity and empowerment. In addition, you create meaningful opportunities for socializing, recreation, education, and improved access to vital resources. As a result, every act of service strengthens community connections and builds a more inclusive, supportive environment for all.
Ways You Can Help:
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Assist with errands, companionship, or light household tasks
- UR Community Tech Center – Provide tech support and guidance
- UR Vision Resources – Share information and assist with vision-support tools
- Cycling Without Age – Offers free rides to events and parks
- Manchester Parkinson’s Social Group – Support group activities and events
- Fundraisers & Events – Help us raise awareness and funds
- Board Service – Share your expertise and leadership
…and more!
Join our team of dedicated volunteers today and be part of something truly special. Together, we can create positive change, one neighbor at a time.
Volunteering Has Many Benefits
Why Volunteer with UR Community Cares?
Connect: Volunteering is more than lending a hand, it’s about building connections. You’ll meet amazing, like-minded people who share your passion for making a difference. And the friendships? They often last a lifetime!
Grow: Every volunteer shift is a chance to grow. Learn new skills, discover hidden talents, and gain experiences that give you a whole new perspective on the world.
Make an Impact: Every moment you give counts. Whether you’re teaching someone how to use a smartphone, giving a ride to an event, or helping spruce up a yard, your actions create real change.
Feel Good: Science says helping others boosts your mood, reduces stress, and fills you with a sense of purpose. We say, it just plain feels good to know you’ve made someone’s day brighter!
Join us and experience the joy, the connections, and the ripple effect of kindness.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Community Deeds – Make a Meaningful Difference Close to Home
Every day, older adults and individuals with disabilities in our community are working hard to remain independent in the place they love most: their home. With your help, they can continue to live safely, confidently, and with dignity.
Volunteering through Community Deeds isn’t just about completing tasks, it’s about creating stronger neighborhoods, building genuine connections, and offering peace of mind to families who need support. You might be helping someone’s grandmother, grandfather, uncle, or neighbor down the street. Your time matters more than you know.
Why Volunteer?
When you volunteer with us, you become part of a compassionate movement that helps people “age in place.” Many community members can remain at home—but only if they receive a little help from caring neighbors like you.
Our programs support:
- Adults 70+ years old
- Individuals 18+ living with temporary or permanent disabilities
Whether someone needs help with yard work, a ride to an appointment, household tasks, or simply a friendly companion, you can be the one who makes their day easier, safer, and brighter.
What You Can Do
Community Deeds: A Menu of Meaningful Volunteer Services
When creating your volunteer profile, you choose the services you feel comfortable offering. Examples include:
- Light household chores
- Yard work or outdoor help
- Transportation to appointments
- Companion visits
- Errands and shopping
- Simple organizational help
- Friendly check-ins and social connection
You choose what you enjoy doing and how often you want to help.
Whether you volunteer once a month or once a week, your contribution makes a real difference.
Our Simple & Secure Volunteer Process
1. Create Your Profile
Sign up through our secure online portal and share a photo; this helps build trust and keeps community members safe.
2. Complete Your Background Check
You’ll provide basic demographic information for verification. This step ensures a safe, trustworthy experience for everyone.
3. Choose Your Services & Availability
Select the types of help you’d like to provide and when you’re typically available.
You’re always in control of your schedule.
4. Get Matched
Once approved, you’ll be connected with local Community Members who need the services you offer. You choose the requests that best fit your time and comfort level.
There’s no required number of hours. We work around your schedule—every hour you give is appreciated.
Build a Healthier, More Connected Community
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and meaningful life. By volunteering, you help strengthen that mission, one neighbor at a time.
Know Someone Who Needs Help?
If someone does not have internet access or a device to sign themselves up, we’re here to assist.
Call 860-430-4557, and our team will register them by phone.
Ready to Lend a Hand?
Join us and become part of a caring network of volunteers making everyday life a little easier for those who need it most.
Your kindness today creates a stronger tomorrow.
