State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D – Ansonia/Derby) has partnered with TEAM inc. to recruit volunteers for several local nonprofits in the lower Naugatuck Valley while families and businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Individuals who would like to join efforts and volunteer for local nonprofits can fill out a questionnaire, available here.
Interested volunteers can also email the form to Rep. Rochelle at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or to TEAM at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
“Our nonprofits rely on help from older residents, who do so much for the people of our community. But right now, our seniors are among the most at risk population for having serious health consequences if they contract COVID-19,” Rochelle said in a prepared statement. “We need to look out for their health and safety and we must make sure our nonprofits stay afloat. I’m pleased to be working with David Morgan, president of Team, Inc., on this initiative to recruit volunteers to support our neighbors. No matter how difficult times are, the hallmark of our community is that the Valley shows up for each other. This time is no different.”
While schools, gyms, movie theaters, bars and restaurants state-wide have been ordered to close until further notice, many of the Valley’s nonprofits remain operating to ensure those in need receive vital resources such as food, medical care, energy assistance, counseling, education services, and more.
The needs of nonprofits may vary in these uncertain times but building a database of available individuals will be an invaluable resource so volunteers can be plugged in with efforts if and when needed.
This information is from a press release from Rochelle’s office.
