Be a Neighbor in Action.

Share your time, skills, and energy to help strengthen our Ward 9 neighborhoods and support the work of connecting residents, addressing concerns, and building community.

I'm Interested in Volunteering

It takes about 3 minutes, mostly tapping. Nothing is registered until you submit the form.

  • People · Neighbors · Opportunity

East Rock, Goatville, and parts of Fair Haven

Neighbors gather outdoors at an East Rock community event, with a live band playing in front of a brick building under string lights.

Why Get Involved?

A Stronger Ward 9 Starts with Neighbors Like You.

  • Meet Your Neighbors

    Connect with people across Ward 9 and strengthen relationships within our community.

  • Support Local Solutions

    Help identify neighborhood concerns, share resources, and support practical community responses.

  • Share Your Skills

    Contribute your experience, knowledge, creativity, or technical abilities to useful civic projects.

  • Make a Real Difference

    Support efforts that help residents stay informed, connected, and better able to navigate local government.

Ways to Get Involved

Different Skills. Shared Purpose.

  • Neighborhood Outreach

    Help connect with residents, listen to community concerns, distribute information, and encourage participation.

  • Community Meetings & Events

    Assist with neighborhood gatherings, public meetings, community conversations, and event coordination.

  • Research, Documentation & Technology

    Support neighborhood research, constituent-service documentation, public information projects, data organization, and digital tools.

  • Translation & Communications

    Help make information more accessible through translation, outreach materials, newsletters, and community communications.

Needs and options may change from time to time. Check in with us!

How Volunteering Works

A Simple Process.

  1. Tell Us About Yourself

    Complete a short interest form describing your interests, skills, and availability.

  2. We'll Connect

    The team will review submissions and reach out as appropriate.

  3. Get Involved

    Participate in activities that fit your interests, availability, and the community's needs.

Join Us

Help Build a Stronger Ward 9.

Whether you have a few hours occasionally or want to contribute specialized skills, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn how you'd like to get involved.

  • Flexible ways to contribute
  • All experience levels welcome
  • Neighborhood-centered activities
  • Opportunities subject to factors like community needs and capacity