Town Proclaims April 2026 Branford Volunteer Month for Second Year

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and BranfordVolunteers.org are thrilled to announce that the Town of Branford has, for the second year, officially designated April 2026 as Branford Volunteer Month.

The proclamation from the town highlights the impact that Branford residents have made on the community for decades in volunteer roles and celebrates the time and energy that volunteers have given to make a difference, improve the lives of others, and perform acts of goodwill.

“Branford is a community rooted in service, and nonprofits are at the core of that work,” Branford First Selectman Josh Brooks shared. “Branford Volunteer Month gives us the opportunity to recognize and thank the individuals and organizations that are dedicating their time to helping others.”

The town also once again recognized the impact BranfordVolunteers.org has made on volunteering in the community. BranfordVolunteers.org, the website launched in 2024 by the Branford Community Foundation in collaboration with the Blackstone Library and Antonym Partners, connects volunteers and the organizations that need them. With over 55 registered organizations, hundreds of connections have been made since the site launched, bringing together skilled volunteers and nonprofits that rely on their support.

“Our mission at the Foundation is grounded in connecting people who care with causes that matter,” said BCF Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra. “We are proud to provide BranfordVolunteers.org as a resource to further the volunteer efforts in our community.”

The proclamation recognizes the countless volunteers who tirelessly support the Branford community

BranfordVolunteers.org is free to use and offers organizations a space to list their volunteer roles, events, and needs. Interested volunteers can then connect with nonprofits directly from the site to begin their volunteering journey. Learn more at BranfordVolunteers.org.

BranfordVolunteers.org is a free public service of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF), and is jointly overseen by BCF and the James Blackstone Memorial Library, which has long been an advocate for volunteerism in Branford. Branford is fortunate to have nonprofits and charitable organizations doing great work, as well as residents with the skills and desire to help. But until now, there hasn't been an easy way to connect the two. Enter BranfordVolunteers.org, a place for nonprofits to publicize their needs and volunteers to search for opportunities.

The Branford Community Foundation, founded in 1980, is a public, nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable trust. It provides an administrative, philanthropic service – a means by which public-spirited citizens may make gifts or bequests, the income from which is distributed for educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs. The Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors, composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest, and integrity of judgment. A part-time Executive Director works with the Board of Directors, and Advisors provide outreach with the community, give guidance to the Board, and help to develop future leadership.