Seasonal & Holidays
Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Essex-Chester-Deep River!
Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area where you can get involved this season.
Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.
Connecticut River Museum
Address: 67 Main St, Essex, CT
Phone: 860-767-8269
Website: ctrivermuseum.org/volunteers
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Friends In Service Here (Town of Deep River)
Address: 174 Main St, Deep River, CT
Phone: 860-526-6020
Website: deepriverct.us/about-us/pages/friends-service-here
New London Area Food Pantry
Address: 110 Garfield Ave, New London, CT
Phone: 860-443-6680
Website: newlondonareafoodpantry.org/support-us
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New London Homeless Hospitality Center
Address: 325 Huntington St, New London, CT
Phone: 860-439-1573
Website: nlhhc.org/volunteer
Shoreline Soup Kitchens
Address: P.O. Box 804, Essex, CT
Phone: 860-388-1988
Website: shorelinesoupkitchens.org/give-help/donate-time
South East CT Community Center of the Blind
Address: 75R Granite St, New London, CT
Phone: 860-447-2048
Website: centeroftheblind.org/volunteer
Valley Shore Animal Welfare League
Address: 647 Horse Hill Rd, Westbrook, CT
Phone: 860-399-7561
Website: valleyshoreanimalwelfareleague.org
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