Volunteer at My Sisters’ Place

My Sisters’ Place relies on the support of our volunteers in order to achieve our mission. If you are interested in volunteering, download our volunteer application. If you are part of a group or an organization looking for a volunteer opportunity, download our group volunteer application. Please email completed applications to Leah Reyes at Lreyes@mercyhousingct.org.

If you are unable to volunteer in person, we are always in need of nonperishable food items, toiletries, laundry detergent, new linens, and cleaning supplies. Find the details on our Wish List. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Variety of hygienic products to be donated for Wedding

Run a Drive

The perfect activity for team-building, celebrations, or service learning. Contact Leah Reyes at lreyes@mercyhousingct.org to discuss this opportunity!

Landscaping

Help make our buildings feel like home. Activities include:

  • Trimming bushes and vines
  • Weeding
  • Mulching
  • Planting flowers and vegetables 

Reading Refresh

Share a love of reading with those we serve! Sort through book donations and swap out books in our libraries with newer options. 

Run a Resident Activity

Share a skill or have fun while supporting the people we serve! Lead an activity for the residents in our supportive housing programs. Examples include:

  • Bingo nights
  • Craft activities
  • Workshops about financial literacy, resume building, or goal setting.
Young girl smiling

Youth Program

Make an impact on over 100 formerly homeless youth! Activities include:

  • Tutoring and homework help
  • Assisting with Discovery Club, an enrichment group enhancing youth knowledge of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through hands-on activities
  • Leading outdoor games and recreation

Youth Program Celebrations

Bring youth program families together for food, games and fun! The youth program holds celebrations for many major holidays, as well as their annual Back to School picnic. Volunteers support these event by:

  • Setting up and/or cleaning up the event space
  • Hanging decorations
  • Leading games and craft activities
  • Serving food and beverages 

Create Kits

Provide safety and comfort to those in need. Create kits filled with supplies to keep individuals and families warm during the winter or cool during the summer. 

Holiday Preparations

Make the holiday season bright! Help bring joy to those we serve by:

  • Hanging decorations and assembling trees at Sue Ann Shay Place, the Beaumont Lofts, or Mary Seymour Place.
  • Wrap hundreds of gifts purchased through our Holiday Wish Program for our participants.

Volunteer Voices

Are you considering volunteering at My Sisters’ Place? Watch the videos below and be inspired by some of our corporate partners!

The Hartford

The Hartford’s Summer Internship program spent a day at My Sisters’ Place organizing the Community Room, refreshing the Book Room, and hosting an afternoon field day for the Youth Program.

KPMG

Volunteers from KPMG set up the Youth Program’s annual Back to School picnic.

For information about volunteer opportunities, please email Leah Reyes at Lreyes@mercyhousingct.org, or call 860.808.2058