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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.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

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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