Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities

Below is contact information for places in town that may accept student volunteers. Student’s interested in volunteering should reach out. Currently, community service is not a requirement for high school graduation. However, students who complete 60 hours or more of community service are eligible to receive a .50 credit on their high school transcript. Students must provide a written letter from the organization outlining their hours to receive credit.

Sterling House Community Center
2283 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-378-2606
Recreational sports programs and community service opportunities for youth. Youth coaching and peer tutoring opportunities.

Stratford Recreation Department
1 Dorne Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
203-385-4052
Opportunities for after school sports, summer camps and volunteer opportunities.

Stratford YMCA
3045 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-378-2606
Recreational facility and volunteer opportunities such as coaching youth and teen sports and tutoring youth.

Stratford Public Library
2303 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-385-4167
Free resources for students, teen activities and volunteer opportunities working with children. Summer volunteer opportunities

Stratford EMS-Explorer Post
900 Longbrook Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
203-385-4060
Explorer Post 4911 ia an emergency medical services-oriented you organization for youth ages 14-21.

Stratford Police Explorers Program
900 Longbrook Avenue
Stratford, Ct 06614
For kids interested in exploring a career in law enforcement and connecting with the community as a young adult through civic and community activities.

South End Community Center
19 Bates Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203- 377-0689
Leader in training opportunities for high school youth during the summer.

Stratford Continuing Education
55 Fotch Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-385-4270
Enrichment classes, Drivers Education Classes, SAT Prep Classes as well as GED and Credit Diploma Night School Program. Fall, Spring and Summer classes offered.

Boothe Park
5744 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614
203-381-2046
Volunteer opportunities for tours, odd jobs and cleanup projects throughout the year.

Atria Assisted Living
6911 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614
203-380-0006
Volunteer opportunities for set up and assisting with activities for senior citizen residents.

Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home
7003 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-375-5894
Volunteers needed to visit with seniors, play games and assist elderly with transportation, BINGO and bowling.

Bunnell High School Interact Club
Bunnell High School
1 Bulldog Blvd
Stratford, CT 06614
Advisor Ms. Scatamacchia- scatamacchiam@stratk12.org, room B212

Boys and Girls Club Milford
56 Devonshire Rd
Milford, CT 06460
203-713-8055