THE VOLUNTEER CLUB
The Volunteer Club provides the Friendship Circle volunteers with a wide range of activities, giving our volunteers an opportunity to get to know each other and share experiences.
VOLUNTEER KICK-OFF
Join other Fairfield County high school students as we kick off the year with a fun program!
Sunday, September 16
7:00-9:00 PM
At The Gatz Home
SHALOCH MANOT PACKING & VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Thursday, March 7
7:00 – 8:30 PM
At The Pinker Home
VOLUNTEER & PARENT CHALLAH BAKE
Friendship Circle volunteers and their parents are invited for a special evening to get some tips, great recipes, and enjoy making delicious homemade Challah together!
Thursday, April 11
7:30-9:00 PM
At The Haron Home
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
It’s time to applaud the incredible work that our wonderful volunteers do. Friendship Circle volunteers will receive awards, and more, at the appreciation event.
Sunday, May 5
7:00 PM
At Congregation Agudath Shalom
301 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford
RIVKY’S COFFEE BREAK
A casual get together for girls who meet at a local coffee shop for an informal discussion with Chana Reicher on a relevant Jewish topic.
At The Friendship Circle Conference Room
1074 Hope St., Suite 207, Stamford
In memory of Rivky Deren-Berman
MYRNA SPRINGER FUND
Did you ever want to do something extraordinary with your special friend but you just didn’t have the funds to do it? "Myrna's Magic" now makes it possible. Honoring the memory of a special woman, this fund enables volunteers to provide their special friends with magical moments and good times. Go to the volunteer section on our website,
www.FriendshipCT.com
to see the guidelines and get started.
MILEAGE PROGRAM
The easy-to-use mileage program, FCconnect, is a web-based tool where volunteers log their friendship visits, get exciting prizes, and communicate with staff.
Access the mileage program through our website
www.FriendshipCT.com
or go to CT.FriendshipCircleApp.com with your assigned username and password. There is also a free app for smartphones - FCconnect - which makes it quick and easy to enter your hours and earn great prizes!
THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM NEW
Friendship Circle Fellowship Awards are presented to all volunteers who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their special friends. Volunteers qualify for this prestigious honor by consistently volunteering and expanding their knowledge in the field of special education. Recipients receive a scholarship and beautiful award.