5 Amazing Volunteer Organizations In Montville

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back and get involved in your community. Fortunately for folks in the Montville area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that would love to have your help.

Here are five outstanding volunteer organizations in the Montville area.

1. Montville Lions Club: Providing support for over a dozen local and state organizations, the Montville Lions Club organizes a variety of events such as blood drives, road clean-ups, Christmas tree sales and eyeglasses donations. The organization also organizes community dances and maintains some local hiking trails. Learn more at e-clubhouse.org/site/Montville.

2. Healing With Horses: This nonprofit rescue horse farm provides equine-assisted therapy programs for people facing challenges. They have several program options, including Discovery of Horses, which offers lessons on horse safety, grooming/interaction and Say Whoa to Bullying, which is a program to empower victims of bullying. Learn more at healingwithhorsesct.org.

3. Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut: Serving Montville and surrounding communities, this organization is dedicated to providing homes for families. As of 2022, the organization has completed over 100 homes for families in the area. There are volunteer opportunities available at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, on committees and during construction projects. Learn more at habitatect.org.

4. Mohegan Fire Company: Serving Montville and other nearby areas, this volunteer department provides firefighting and EMT services to local residents. With nearly 30 volunteers, this department also provides mutual aid to nearby communities. Learn more at moheganfire.org.

5. Literacy Volunteers of Eastern Connecticut: This organization provides tutoring services to adults who are learning to read English. The organization also offers conversation groups to support program attendees as they build English language skills and a computer lab with language-learning software. Learn more at englishhelpect.com.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Montville that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.