Exploring Opportunities to Give Back: Westport Library to Host Community Organizations for 2023 Volunteer Fair

Are you interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? The Westport Library, The Town of Westport, and The League of Women Voters of Westport have you covered.

On Saturday, September 23, the three organizations will team with to host an adult volunteer fair in the Library’s Trefz Forum.

The fair will run from 10 am to 2 pm and feature more than two dozen local community organizations. Each organization will have a staff member on hand to provide information and answer questions.

“The wide range of volunteer activities at Volunteer Expo reflect the many talents and interests of our diverse community,” said Celeste LaCroix, director of development for the League of Woman Voters of Connecticut and past president of the League of Woman Voters of Westport. “Come, because you know that it's time to give back. Come, and you will be delighted with the array of opportunities.”

Said Bill Harmer, Westport Library executive director: “We hear all the time that people want to give back to the community, but they don’t always know where to start. This is the place. For four hours, we’ll have some of Westport’s most treasured local organizations and nonprofits in one space. It’s a great way to promote volunteerism in our community—and an even better way to find the right organization to fit your interests.”

In addition, the Library will host a volunteer expo for teens on Wednesday, October 4, from 4:30 to 6 pm featuring a handful of local youth organizations to engage teens.

Below is a list of organizations participating (subject to change) in the September 23 adult volunteer fair: