Volunteers play a vital role in the day to day activities of the Baldwin Center.  Please look through the volunteer opportunities listed below, and see if one would fit your special skills. Click here for volunteer application & pg. 2.

Commission on Aging

Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and make recommendations on behalf of senior Town residents.  They assist with advocacy and research regarding concerns of older adults in the Stratford Community.  Contact person: Diane Puterski, Director of Senior Services.

Coffee Shop Assistant

The Coffee Shop, a vital part of Baldwin Center, is open 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.    Coffee Shop attendants serve hot drinks, soda and bakery items, which are sold at a reasonable price.  They assist with refreshments for meetings and socialize with customers.  A real "people person" position!  Contact person: Peggy Ford, Outreach Coordinator.

Center Shopper

Shopper purchases items needed for coffee shop, C.A.R.E.S. program and social activities at the Center.  Supplies are generally purchased at Costco or local supermarkets.  Contact persons: Peggy Ford or Marie Guman.

Benefits Program Assistant

Interviews and assists others in filling out applications for Town, state or federal programs.  Training is provided.  Contact person: Lisa Stone, Municipal Agent.

C.A.R.E.S. Program Assistant

Assists frail elders in social and recreational programming.  Activities include lunch aide, activity leader, craft assistant and much more.  Contact person: Beth Paris, C.A.R.E.S. Facilitator.

Receptionist

Answers phone and greets Center visitors.  Contact person: Marie Guman, Program Supervisor . 

Information Desk Attendant

Assists with new member registration, orientates members to computer check-in, handles registrations for special programs and activities, provides general information about Center activities.  Contact person: Marie Guman, Program Supervisor.

Community Cafe Assistant

Prepares, serves and assists with Salvation Army Nutrition Program at the Center, which is the largest meal site in the region.  Contact person: Marie Hovanec, Nutrition Site Manager.

Friendly Visitor

Visits frail, homebound seniors on a weekly or monthly basis.  Even one visit can make a difference.  Contact person: Peggy Ford, Outreach Coordinator.

Friendly Shopper

Lends a helping hand for elders who can no longer do their own food shopping.  Contact person: Peggy Ford, Outreach Coordinator.

Program Presenters

Travel, magic, arts, crafts, music, literature, history, hobbies, etc.  Share your talents!  Contact person: Marie Guman, Program Supervisor. 

Center Decor Team

Assists with seasonal decorations in Center lobby, waters plants, designs and decorates bulletin boards in lobby.  Contact persons: Diane Puterski, Director or Marie Guman, Program Supervisor.

Service Clubs

Benefit the Center and the Stratford community through vital Center organizations such as Men's Club, AARP, Social Planning Committee and Community Service Committee.  Contact persons: Diane Puterski, Director and Marie Guman, Program Supervisor.