Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of projects can volunteer teams participate in?
You can review a list of projects on our project calendar or we can work with you to create a custom project that meets your needs while strengthening our community. Some examples include:
- Renovate an AIDS residence.
- Cook and serve a meal at a shelter.
- Restore a neglected community park.
- Help organize a special holiday event for poor families at a Hartford school resource center.
- Conduct a food drive for a nutritional back pack program.
- Refurbish a soup kitchen dining room.
- Sponsor a field day for a Hartford elementary school.
- Help clean a kennel for abandoned pets.
- Throw a birthday party for all children born in a particular month in a particular neighborhood.
How much does it cost to sponsor a team of volunteers?
The sponsorship fee varies based on the scope and complexity of the project, the number of people involved, whether you want to provide lunch and / or t-shirts, and other factors. Project fees typically range from $25 to $100 per person.
Why should we pay Hands On Hartford a fee? Why can’t we just manage volunteer projects on our own?
Because Hands On Hartford is in the business of managing volunteer programs, we can add value to your volunteer efforts. We will find or create just the right program to meet your needs, make suggestions for how to provide your volunteers with a great experience, and manage all of the logistics of the programs so that you don’t have to.
