Make Lasting Holiday Memories With These 10 Volunteer Opportunities In Canton

CANTON, CT — Volunteering is a meaningful way to connect with neighbors in Canton and make lasting holiday memories for both yourself and the people you help.

Volunteering also fosters a sense of shared responsibility and purpose, leading to a more vibrant, resilient, and engaged community with a higher quality of life.

Many of the organizations that make life better in Canton depend on volunteers, including food banks, animal shelters, toy drives, adopt-a-family drives and others.

Here are 10 non-profit organizations based in or serving Canton, with their contact details and mission statements.

• The Arc of the Farmington Valley, Inc. (Favarh)

Address: 225 Commerce Drive, Canton, CT 06019

Phone: 860-693-6662

Mission Statement: To help each person with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy a productive and independent life and achieve their personal best.

• Canton Community Health Fund

Address: P.O. Box 75, Collinsville, CT 06019

Phone: 860-690-7129

Mission Statement: Develops, supports, and invests in initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of the health, safety, and well-being of Canton's community.

• Canton Dollars for Scholars

Address: P.O. Box 671, Canton, CT 06019

Phone: Not specified in search results; contact via website form.

Mission Statement: To mobilize the local community to raise funds and provide scholarships to make post-secondary education possible for deserving students.

• Canton Food Bank

Address: Located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 55 River Road, Collinsville, CT 06019

Phone: 860-324-0697 (Jennifer Herbek) or 860-693-5811 (Canton Senior & Social Services)

Mission Statement: To help supplement the family food needs of Canton residents regardless of income.

• Canton Historical Society

Address: 11 Front St., Collinsville, CT 06019

Phone: 860-693-2793

Mission Statement: Focused on preserving and showcasing the historical collection of the Canton Museum and educating visitors about the town's history, including its manufacturing base, Victorian-era lifestyles, and local trades.

• Canton Land Conservation Trust

Address: P.O. Box 41, Canton Center, CT 06020

Mission Statement: To acquire, preserve, and protect land of scenic, natural, or historic value within the Town of Canton; maintain this land; and promote public awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of the land.

• Canton Public Library

Address: 40 Dyer Ave., Collinsville, CT 06019

Phone: 860-693-5800

Mission Statement: To provide a vibrant, welcoming, accessible space to enhance community connection, enrich lifelong learning, and promote a dynamic exchange of ideas for all residents in all stages of life.

• Dog Star Rescue

Mailing Address (Canton PO Box): P.O. Box 721, Canton, CT 06019

Physical Address: 12 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (Primary facility)

Phone: Not specified; Contact via email at contactus@dogstarrescue.org

Mission Statement: To guide stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner-surrender dogs of all breeds and ages to qualified, caring, lifelong homes.

• Focus on Canton, Inc.

Address: P.O. Box 853, Canton, CT 06019

Phone: Not specified; requests for assistance are screened by Canton Senior and Social Services

Mission Statement: A non-profit community-based group dedicated to nurturing, assisting, and enabling the residents of Canton with personal and community needs not otherwise met by other assistance programs.

• SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center of Canton

Address: 174 Morgan Road, Canton, CT 06019

Phone: 860-841-9930

Mission Statement: "To assist each person with special needs in reaching their full potential through interaction with horses."