Volunteer Opportunities

 AmeriCares does not accept applications from individual volunteers for any of our overseas missions, however, we do welcome volunteers at our headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut to help with administrative duties, community programs, communications, graphic design and special events. Please call 1-800-486-HELP (4357) for more information.

You can also volunteer to work with one of our three domestic programs.

Camp AmeriKids
The mission of  Camp AmeriKids is to enhance the lives of children ages 7-15 who are affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS by providing a traditional camp experience complimented by off-season programs. During the summer, the camp seeks volunteer counselors, medical staff, social workers, activities instructors and other professionals to help staff two camp sessions at the end of July and the beginning of August. In total, between 80 and 90 volunteers are needed for each session. If you would like to volunteer for Camp AmeriKids, please call 1-800-486-HELP (4357).

AmeriCares Free Clinics
The AmeriCares Free Clinics provide free quality healthcare to Connecticut residents who have do not have access to either private or public health insurance benefits. The Free Clinics seek registered nurses, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, specialists, screeners and translators to volunteer for our clinics in Norwalk, Danbury and Bridgeport. Medical liability insurance is provided for medical volunteers and there are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the week.  Administrative and special event volunteers are needed to help in our Stamford office. Volunteers can volunteer as often or as little as their schedule allows. Please help us help our neighbors in need. If you would like to volunteer for the AmeriCares Free Clinics, please call  1-800-486 HELP (4357).

AmeriCares HomeFront
AmeriCares HomeFront is the largest domestic outreach program undertaken by the AmeriCares Foundation each year. Its goal is to help deserving homeowners remain safely and comfortably in a hazard-free home. The program is dedicated to "raising spirits and restoring hope" through an annual, volunteer-driven, free day of essential home repairs. The program primarily benefits senior citizens living on a fixed income, people with mental or physical challenges, those facing chronic or life-threatening illness, and single parents.

Volunteers of diverse skills are needed at the program headquarters in Stamford throughout the year to help make the program a success. HomeFront seeks operational and logistical talent, as well as volunteers to work on product solicitation, information gathering, research, data entry, and to provide general office support.

Volunteers with building inspection experience also are needed to evaluate applicants' homes, as are those with people skills to help conduct homeowner interviews. HomeFront also seeks professional plumbers, electricians, carpenters, general contractors, painters and masons to make HomeFront Day a huge success. If you would like to volunteer for AmeriCares HomeFront, please call 1-800-887-HOPE (4673).