Make a difference close to home

Volunteer with Tri-Town

Share your time, ideas, experience, or talents to help youth and families thrive in Chester, Deep River, and Essex.

How would you like to get involved?

Choose what sounds most like you. The cards will narrow to the best matches.

Job Bank

Ask about age-appropriate opportunities that help young people build skills, responsibility, and community connections.

YouthSkill-building

Share a Talent or Hobby

Tell us about a talent, hobby, or experience you may be able to share with youth in a coordinated program setting.

AdultsProgram support

Prevention Coalition

Connect with the Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition and support local education, awareness, and prevention efforts.

CommunityPrevention

Board Membership

Express interest in helping guide Tri-Town’s mission, governance, and long-term service to local youth and families.

LeadershipOngoing

Friends of Tri-Town

Join community members who strengthen Tri-Town through outreach, connection, events, and other forms of support.

CommunityFlexible

Make a Donation

Support accessible prevention, education, skill-building, and connection for youth and families across the tri-town area.

GiveAnytime

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Opportunities depend on current program needs and availability. Some roles may require training, screening, or additional approval.

What happens next?

  1. Tell us what interests you.Choose one or more options in the inquiry form.
  2. Share a little about yourself.Include your availability, ideas, talents, or the kind of experience you hope to gain.
  3. Connect with our team.Tri-Town will follow up about current needs, fit, and any role-specific next steps.

Questions before you reach out?

Can young people get involved?

Yes—young people can ask about the Job Bank and other age-appropriate ways to build skills or serve the community. A parent or caregiver may need to be involved depending on age and activity.

Do I need special experience?

Not always. Tell us what you enjoy, what you know, and how much time you may have. Tri-Town can let you know whether a current need is a good match.

Can I volunteer just once?

Some needs may be short-term or event-based, while others require an ongoing commitment. Include your preferred schedule in the comments field.

Will I work directly with youth?

Not every role involves direct contact with young people. Any youth-facing role is coordinated by Tri-Town and may have role-specific training, supervision, or screening requirements.

Ready to connect?

Complete the short form below. Selecting more than one area is welcome, and you do not need to have every detail figured out.

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Questions? Email Tri-Town or call 860-526-3600.
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