Community Services Opportunities

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Check out the community service opportunities available to HKHS students in Haddam & Killingworth!

Students

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Deer Lake Outdoor Center-Spring Clean Up
March 18, 2025   |  June 1, 2025
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Deer Lake Outdoor Center-Spring Clean Up

We have many spring-cleaning projects at Deer Lake and can accommodate groups of any size. 1) clean up around the lagoon, cutting small branches, cutting back over growth 2) cleaning and raking the sand beaches 3) painting outbuildings 4) cleaning/rebuilding fire pits 5) trail maintenance 6) Earth Day Volunteers (April 26th) 7) putting up bird houses 8) putting up signage around camp +++

Repair Cafe
April 5, 2025   |  April 5, 2025
Haddam

Repair Cafe

The Haddam Sustainability Committee is hosting a Repair Cafe, an event where a group of volunteer "fixers" join together to offer their services. Fixers can include those who specialize in sewing, small appliance repair, knife sharpening, phone and tablet repair, etc. Student volunteers could help on that day with set-up and other activities..

Kids Run Amuck
May 31, 2025   |  June 1, 2025

Kids Run Amuck

Kids Run Amuck is Back! This exciting obstacle mud run is better than ever, but we need volunteers to make it happen! Help us with setup on Saturday evening, event support on Sunday, or both! Join the fun and earn community service hours. Sign up today!

HKYFS Summer Solstice
June 20, 2025   |  June 20, 2025

HKYFS Summer Solstice

Volunteers Needed! Join us at our Summer Solstice Kids Event from 5 PM - 8 PM and help make the evening fun and memorable for local families! Tasks may include activity setup, assisting with games and crafts, and general event support. Community service hours available. Sign up today!

Killingworth Town Picnic @ Deer Lake Outdoor Center
October 3, 2025   |  October 5, 2025
Events  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Killingworth Town Picnic @ Deer Lake Outdoor Center

We will be hosting the Killingworth Town Picnic again this year and will need many volunteers to make it a success. Jobs will include, parking attendants, grounds crew, set up/take down, cleaning crew, vendor coordinators, game facilitators, boat rentals, etc. Will be outdoors and active.

Docent/Event Volunteer
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Events  |  Haddam  |  Other

Docent/Event Volunteer

Assist with welcoming guests, help with programs and special events, and assist with gift store operations. There are also volunteer activities for more in-depth history related projects such a publications, cataloging and giving tours. Work would take place at the Haddam Shad Museum or Thankful Arnold House Museum.

Parmelee Farm Groundskeeping
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Parmelee Farm Groundskeeping

Volunteers needed to help maintain this town treasure! Mowing and weed whacking of property and around buildings Painting and Power washing of picnic benches and buildings Minor trail maintenance General upkeep of property and buildings On Call Volunteer Needs

Haddam Garden Club
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Haddam  |  Outdoor Activities

Haddam Garden Club

Help maintain Haddam’s beautiful gardens by partnering with the Haddam Garden Club in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Duties may include: Raking, watering, deadheading, planting, trimming, or general maintenance of the garden; under the supervision of a Garden Club member.

Community Closet Volunteer
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Helping Seniors  |  Helping Youth  |  Indoor Activities

Community Closet Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to help with sorting and hanging clothing, greeting guests, light cleaning, and organizing clothes in the closet. Thursdays after school 11 Jail Hill Road, Haddam. The Community Closet is located at the upper parking l

Deer Lake Volunteer
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Deer Lake Volunteer

Volunteers are needed for various projects such as spreading wood chips/ sand, painting, raking, helping the Ranger with maintenance of buildings and camp property and trail maintenance. Saturdays and Sundays – All Day or Weekdays after 4pm

Parmelee Events Volunteer
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Events  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Parmelee Events Volunteer

Volunteer for Parmelee’s Private Events! Assist with coordinating and parking for weddings, anniversary celebrations, and local organization events at Parmelee Farm.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Haddam  |  Helping Seniors  |  Killingworth  |  Outdoor Activities

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Can you or your family spare a few hours to assist Haddam and Killingworth senior citizens with yard work? Whatever time works for you - Contact us to connect with a senior citizen in need of some help

Card Angels
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Indoor Activities  |  Killingworth  |  Other

Card Angels

Help create homemade cards with happy messages for those in cancer treatment centers and rehab/nursing homes. Available tasks: Come to a meeting and make homemade cards. Help us with organizing materials Stamp sayings Making embellishments Put together kits Fourth Thursday of every month from 5-7p

HK Little League
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Helping Youth  |  Killingworth

HK Little League

Love Baseball and Softball? HK Little League always has community service opportunities available. Opportunities include but are not limited to; social media/community engagement,umpiring, coaching, field preparation/maintenance, or support in capital projects.

Swim Lesson Teacher
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Helping Youth  |  Indoor Activities  |  Killingworth

Swim Lesson Teacher

Volunteer Swim Lesson Teacher Needed! Help teach swim lessons to kids at the HK HS Pool on Tuesday or Thursday evenings year-round, or in the mornings during the summer.

After School Childcare Staff
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Helping Youth  |  Killingworth

After School Childcare Staff

Join Our After-School Program Staff! Help work with kids in grades K-6 at Burr or Killingworth Elementary School. Positions are available Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, with flexible days and hours.

Summer Counselor in Training
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

Summer Counselor In Training

Check out our Rising Recreators CIT (Counselor in Training) Program this summer! Gain leadership experience, make a positive impact, and register early for limited spots when our summer programs open.

Hope Alliance
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Killingworth  |  Other  |  Outdoor Activities

Hope Alliance

Hope Alliance’s mission is to provide lifetime care for special needs cats that other organizations don’t have the time or the resources to care for. Help is needed with yardwork and with fundraising activities such as bottle drives. Flexible schedule available on Tuesdays – Saturdays until 7pm

Haddam Sustainability Commitee
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Gardening & Groundskeeping  |  Haddam  |  Outdoor Activities

Haddam Sustainability Commitee

Join the Haddam Sustainability Committee! Help promote sustainable living by volunteering for recycling at the Haddam ballfields and plastics collection at the Transfer Station on weekends.

Senior Center Volunteer
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Haddam  |  Helping Seniors

Senior Center Volunteer

Volunteer at the Haddam Senior Center! Help enhance our community by volunteering for planting, mulching, weeding, and watering during the summer.