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Volunteer

Donate Your Time and Talents to Help Neighbors in Need

Support

“EAP gave me a place to start when I was feeling overwhelmed.”

Anonymous

“I came here during one of the hardest times in my life. I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.”

Melissa

“United Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.”

J.R.

“Local care. Real relationships.”

Family Member

“The staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.”

Angela

“Recovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.”

“EAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice/information.”

Anonymous

“For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful again.”

Kevin

“The services here helped me build coping skills, confidence, and a better future.”

Maria

“What stood out most was how genuinely people cared.”

S.T.

“I felt safe, welcomed, and understood.”

Rachel

“EAP staff are super flexible and accommodating.”

Anonymous

“These services helped me reconnect with myself, my family, and my goals.”

Anthony

“The support I received changed the direction of my life.”

“Recovery happens through connection.”

Client Feedback

“I learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s part of healing.”

Danielle

“Helping people move forward.”

Client Feedback

“The people here helped me believe I could move forward.”

M.B.

“Sometimes what helps most is simply having someone who listens without judgment.”

Nicole

“EAP was amazing. I was skeptical at first, but the program helped me much more than i initially expected.”

Anonymous

“I wasn’t treated like a diagnosis. I was treated like a person.”

James

“Compassion makes a difference. I experienced that here.”

Lydia

“Support rooted in compassion.”

Community Member

Why volunteer with United Services?

United Services provides mental health care, addiction recovery services, domestic violence support, and family and community-based programs across Eastern Connecticut. Volunteers help enhance this work by supporting outreach, events, and program activities that connect people to care.

Volunteering with United Services allows you to:

Support vital behavioral health and human services in Eastern Connecticut
Give back in a meaningful, community-focused way
Build connections with others who share a commitment to helping
Contribute skills and time that make a real local impact

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities vary throughout the year based on program needs and availability. Opportunities may include:

Community Events & Fundraising

Support fundraising events, community awareness activities, and outreach efforts that help expand access to services and reduce stigma.

Program Support

Assist with non-clinical program activities, special projects, or administrative support that helps our teams serve individuals and families more effectively.

Wellness, Arts, and Community Initiatives

Support wellness-focused programs, arts-based activities, or community engagement efforts that promote healing and connection.

Please note:
For safety and confidentiality reasons, clinical and direct service roles are limited and may require additional screening, training, or credentials.

Who can volunteer?

United Services welcomes volunteers from across northeastern Connecticut, including:

Individuals
Students
Families
Civic, faith-based, or community groups
Corporate or workplace teams

Minimum age requirements and background checks may apply depending on the volunteer role.

How to Get Started

Express Your Interest
Contact the United Services Development Office or Volunteer Coordinator to learn about current opportunities.
Complete the Volunteer Process
Some roles may require an application, orientation, or background screening.
Make an Impact
Begin volunteering and help support individuals and families across Eastern Connecticut.

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact the United Services Development Office:

Phone: (860) 774-2020 / TDD: (860) 779-5609
Email: development@unitedservicesct.org

Together, we can strengthen our community and support pathways to healing and hope.

Support

“EAP gave me a place to start when I was feeling overwhelmed.”

Anonymous

“I came here during one of the hardest times in my life. I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.”

Melissa

“United Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.”

J.R.

“Local care. Real relationships.”

Family Member

“The staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.”

Angela

“Recovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.”

“EAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice/information.”

Anonymous

“For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful again.”

Kevin

“The services here helped me build coping skills, confidence, and a better future.”

Maria

“What stood out most was how genuinely people cared.”

S.T.

“I felt safe, welcomed, and understood.”

Rachel

“EAP staff are super flexible and accommodating.”

Anonymous

“These services helped me reconnect with myself, my family, and my goals.”

Anthony

“The support I received changed the direction of my life.”

“Recovery happens through connection.”

Client Feedback

“I learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s part of healing.”

Danielle

“Helping people move forward.”

Client Feedback

“The people here helped me believe I could move forward.”

M.B.

“Sometimes what helps most is simply having someone who listens without judgment.”

Nicole

“EAP was amazing. I was skeptical at first, but the program helped me much more than i initially expected.”

Anonymous

“I wasn’t treated like a diagnosis. I was treated like a person.”

James

“Compassion makes a difference. I experienced that here.”

Lydia

“Support rooted in compassion.”

Community Member

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Volunteer

Why volunteer with United Services?

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Events & Fundraising

Program Support

Wellness, Arts, and Community Initiatives

Who can volunteer?

How to Get Started

Contact the United Services Development Office:

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