Upwardly Global – Nonprofit organization that helps highly-skilled immigrants reclaim their careers in the United States.
Adult Continuing Education of Stamford
369 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT
(203) 977-4209
J.M. Wright Tech
120 Bridge St, Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Urban League of Southwestern Connecticut
Empower individuals and families and create brighter future
2777 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 327-5810
Sacred Heart University | Stamford Graduate Center
Bridgeport University |Stamford Center
Healthcare and Social Services
Americares
Phone: 203-658-9500
American Cancer Society
Phone: 203-563-1509
Family Centers Inc.
Phone: 203-869-4848
Email: tshanfelt@familycenters.org
Person to Person
Phone: 203-655-0048
Email: JuriGarione@psp2helps.org
Stamford Hospital
Phone: 203-276-7521
Contact Person: Christina Price
Education
DOMUS
Phone: 203-324-4277
Contact Person: Donn Reed
Ferguson Library
Email: volunteer@fergusonlibrary.org
Literacy Volunteers at Family Centers
Contact Lisa Sandstrom - lsandstrom@familycenters.org
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Phone: 203-322-1646
Working with Pets and Animals
Pitter Patter Feline Rescue
Phone: 203-968-1450
Email: coramartino@optonline.net
PAWS Animal Welfare Society, Norwalk
Phone: 203-750-9572
Connecticut Humane Society
Phone: 800-442-8583
Miscellaneous Opportunities
Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Contact Person: Chris Munger
Phone: 203-977-4398
Email: ChrisMun@aol.com
Fairgate Farm Community Garden
Contact Person: Pete Navajosky
Phone: 203-940-2305
Email: pnovajosky@charteroakcommunities.org
Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 203-383-4358
Stamford Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: 203-977-4763
Contact the Fire Chief
Women's Mentoring Inc.
Phone: 203-348-3828
General Sites to Find a Volunteer Opportunity Matching Your Interests
United Way of Southwestern Connecticut
Phone: 203-348-7711
Opportunities for Remote and Safe Volunteer Work
Careers & Job Skills
AtoZdatabases: Search Businesses, People, Mailing Lists and Sales Leads, Jobs, and more
AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database.
CareerConneCT
CareerConneCT is for everyone. Whether you’re looking to get back into the workforce or get your first job, CareerConneCT offers reskilling and upskilling. Opportunities include short-term certificate training programs to job-seekers of all ages where you can earn industry-recognized credentials in as little as 5 to 12 weeks; and get connected to employers ready to hire you right away!
DigitalLearn
DigitalLearn - Short technology presentations, especially for those who are new to computers or need a refresher. Includes tutorials on Windows 10, Email, and Google Maps.
Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.
Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. - Search for nonprofit organizations and clubs in categories such as business and trade, governmental and legal, cultural and educational, veterans, sports and althletics, and celebrity fan clubs.
GCFGlobal.org
Learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers more than 300 topics, including more than 6,000 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.
Glassdoor
In addition to listing the latest jobs, Glassdoor provides company ratings and reviews, salary and benefits reports, and vocational guidance.
Careers & Education Community Resources
Local Veterans Employment Representatives
Reemployment services from trained staff at American Job Centers aimed at getting veterans into the workforce. Among the staff are representatives funded by the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program, which offers assistance to veterans interested in receiving specialized services.
Connecticut's Job Bank System
Local job listings related to your employment history, desired occupations, and associated job skills.
Apprenticeship Programs
Paid on-the-job training program subsidized by the Connecticut Department of Labor. The program combines classroom instruction and on the job training. Apprenticeships generally range from one to four years and at the completion, the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training provides a portable training credential.
American Job Centers
American Job Centers provide workforce assistance to both customer and employers. Services focus on trainings for the workforce and helping businesses find potential employees.
Platform to Employment
A preparatory program for job seekers which includes skills assessments, career readiness workshops, employee assistance programs and more. Career coaches work with participants to leverage their professional experience and to develop effective job search strategies. Upon completion, P2E helps participants find open positions at local companies and offers a trial work experience.
1000 Lafayette Blvd.
Suite 501
Bridgeport, CT 06604
United States