There is no better way to meet new friends while doing worthwhile work than volunteering.  Here are some organizations that would love your time, energy and commitment:

 

American Red Cross - Greenwich Chapter
99 Indian Field Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Office: (203) 869-8444
Fax: (203) 869-0192
Business Hours: 9am - 5pm
Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: Andrew Sindell
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
http://www.greenwichredcross.org/

Greenwich Hospital
5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
Volunteer Office: (203) 863-3222
Business Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Greenwich Hospital is a 174-bed community hospital, serving lower Fairfield County Connecticut and Westchester County New York. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine and a member of the Yale New Haven Health System.  Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution with an internal medicine residency.  We represent all medical specialties and offer a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. High quality of care, coupled with Greenwich Hospital's convenient location, are reasons many patients choose to be treated here. (Please visit the Medical Services section in this web site for more information on services related to specific medical specialties.)
http://www.greenhosp.org/

Greenwich Library/ Community Answers
101 West Putnam Ave
Greenwich, Ct 06830
Office: 203-622-7916
Business Hours: 9am - 3pm
Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: Chitra Shanbhogue
Community Answers is an independent nonprofit information and referral service providing answers to a wide variety of questions of interest to the Greenwich community. They are looking for a three hour per week with a four month committment.
http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/commanswers.htm

Junior League of Greenwich 
231 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Office: 203.869.1979
Fax: 203.869.9215
Business Hours: 9am - 2pm
Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: Betsy Reiss
The JLG is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. www.jlgreenwich.org   
jlg@jlgreenwich.org

Kids in Crisis
One Salem Street
Cos Cob, CT 06807
Office: 203.622.6556
Business Hours: 9am - 5pm
Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: jdorman@kidsincrisis.org
Connecticut’s ONLY facility for children newborn to age 17, Kids in Crisis provides free, temporary shelter, therapeutic counseling, comprehensive medical care and specialized educational support for children struggling with a wide range of issues including abuse, neglect, abandonment, family health issues and family conflict.
www.kidsincrisis.org

St. Luke's Lifeworks
141 Franklin Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Main Office:(203) 388-0100
Fax: (203) 363-5927
Open 24 Hours
Contact for Volunteer Opportunities: Elaine Ofowski 203-388-0187
We are a non-profit organization providing learning opportunities, housing and support services to people overcoming homelessness in lower Fairfield County. Services are available at 10 locations, eight of which are in Stamford, for families, single adults, people living with HIV/AIDS and people recovering from mental illness. LifeWorks focuses on providing permanent solutions that enable program participants to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
http://www.stlukeslifeworks.org/ 
info@stlukeslifeworks.org

YWCA of Greenwich
259 E. Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
tel: 203.869.6501
Business Hours: 6am- 10pm, Sat 8am – 5pm
The YWCA USA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary.
www.ywcagreenwich.org

Contact for Volunteer Opportunities:
Domestic Abuse Services – 20 hour required training to volunteer, call 203-869-6501 x 173
Special Events – Volunteering for set up day before or day of event, call 203-869-6501 x161