Volunteers
Volunteering at NHS is a great way to get involved in revitalizing New Haven! We always have a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your talents and interests. Some examples of volunteer opportunities are:
- Advocate for the community by joining the NHS Board of Directors. Neighborhood residents comprise a majority of our board of directors, as mandated by NHS’ by-laws.
- Participate in our “sweat equity” community participation days to beautify our target neighborhoods.
- Volunteer to teach components of our pre- and post-purchase education classes.
- Get involved with special events that NHS hosts from time to time.
To learn more about volunteering at NHS, please contact Stephen Cremin-Endes, (203) 562-0598, ext. 22. We look forward to having you join our team!
Recent Volunteer Events:
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Youth at Work and the U.S. Navy teamed up to gut one of our houses slated for rehab on West Division Street. View pictures
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Youth from Marrakech, Inc. and local residents did a great job cleaning up Blake Street as a part of a new anti-littering campaign. View pictures
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Employees from Sherwin Williams spent the morning scraping and priming a wall that would soon host a mural painted by NHS and the Newhallville community. View pictures
Volunteer Spotlight
Sunflowers on Stevens Street
Neighborhood kids have taken on the task of reviving a garden on Stevens Street. On July 2, 2010 they planted flowers and painted bricks to decorate the walkway.
Community Mural Project
Begun during NeighborWorks Week 2010, this mural in our Winchester Avenue RDP is a true community project, with residents taking the lead in both planning and painting it. Stay tuned for the unveiling date!
Volunteers without State Borders
This March, a group from Flushing, Queens helped fulfill NHS of New Haven's mission by beautifying the old Hill Cooperative Youth Center in our Howard Avenue RDP.
