Southbury Holding A Volunteer Fair

In recognition of the immense contribution volunteers make to the quality of life in our community, the Town of Southbury will host a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, August 23rd, from 9 AM to noon at the Gazebo area of the Southbury Green on 775 Main Street South.

Over 40 nonprofit organizations will be on hand to discuss the services they provide and the varied volunteer opportunities they offer. These organizations span a wide variety of interests that include environmental preservation, health services, senior citizen issues, youth education and sports, artistic outlets, library services, emergency response, disaster preparedness and many more. The breadth of Southbury’s volunteers is unparalleled. For the list of participating organizations and more information, please visit the Town’s website at: www.southbury-ct.org/volunteerfair.

For residents who are wondering how they can make a difference in Southbury, this is a perfect opportunity to find a volunteer program that matches their skills, interests and time schedule. High school or college students who are looking for a way to fulfill service hour requirements for honors classes and honor societies will also find this event helpful in identifying volunteer positions and projects that may be of interest to them.

Entertainment will begin at noon, with a concert by the “Last Fair Deal” at the Gazebo until 2 PM. Free refreshments will be available, and tours of Ambulance and Fire Vehicles will be conducted by members of their organizations.

This Volunteer Fair event is partially underwritten by the Southbury Community Trust Fund of the Connecticut Community Foundation in recognition of the immense contributions made by nonprofit organizations and their volunteers in every community.

Southbury would be quite a different place without the generosity of volunteers who provide services in many, varied arenas. This is your chance to find out how you can become involved, stimulate your mind, make new friends - and make Southbury an even better place to live, work, raise a family and retire!