In the May, Observer issue, we published a partial list of local organizations that welcome volunteers. As we were reminded by readers, there are others that we did not include that are equally deserving of being recognized as fine places to volunteer – actually many, many, others. The list we chose from had more than 60 entries. Aside from the fact that there was not enough time to update all that information, the Observer could not accommodate a list that long.
Our plan was, and is, to publish a permanent list on the Observer’s website at https://thesuffieldobserver.com/local-organizations-that-welcome-volunteers/, which ultimately will include all of the others. For each organization, the website version adds two more pieces of information (a Facebook link and a mailing address) to the six items listed in the May Observer (name, description of volunteer activities, contact name, contact phone, email and website). The original version with one new addition is already on the website under the blue tab “Local Organizations That Welcome Volunteers.”
The Observer has agreed to publish, each month, a small listing of the remaining groups as we finish updating their information. The first of these is below.
If you are a member of any such organization that has not yet appeared in the paper or on its website, please contact us with your favorite group’s current information (eight items listed above). We do need to get authorization for publication from anyone whose name or other personal information is to be listed. The best contact is Ruth Zimmerman at 860-833-7525 or ruthzimm@aol.com.
Citizens Restoring Congamond
Activities: Protect Congamond Lakes and provide related education.
Contact: Gerry Crane
Phone: 860-668-5783
Email: Congamond@cox.net
Website: www.Congamond.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Citizens.Restoring.Congamond
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 651, Southwick, MA 01077
Suffield Fire Department
Activities: Department is looking for those interested in joining as firefighters, administrative support personnel or cadets. Proficient skills needed in other roles including clerical, public relations, public education, and fire-ground support.
Contact: Chuck Flynn, Chief
Phone: (860) 668-3888
Email: cflynn@suffieldct.gov
Website: www.suffieldct.gov/fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldCTFireDepartment
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Firefigher’s Association
Activities: Support firefighters through public and school presentations and Suffield on the Green booth. Seeking skills in IT, social media, grant writing, bookkeeping and secreterial activities
Contact: Al Golden, President
Phone:(860) 668-3888
Email: president@suffieldfire.org
Website: www.suffieldct.gov/fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldFire
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary
Activities: Behind-the-scenes support for fire department. Craft fair fundraiser to buy off-budget equipment and support needs of the department
Contact: Gwen Gorski, President
Phone: (860) 668-5052
Email: GwenGorski@yahoo.com
Website: None
Facebook: None
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078