For not-for-profit agencies, VAC is the primary source for volunteer recruitment, management, training and recognition. Agencies, register and list your volunteer needs!

To the corporate sector, VAC offers the opportunity to support and recognize employee involvement in the community.

The Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield (VAC), a program of the Human Services Council, promotes, coordinates and recognizes volunteerism in Norwalk, Westport, Weston and Wilton.

The fundamental core of the work of VAC is the personal, individual volunteer interview, conducted at our offices. In addition, we publicize opportunities in the local newspapers and use an Internet connection, Volunteer Solutions, which connects us with many volunteers that we would not reach otherwise. We also attend volunteer fairs, approach companies, service clubs and other organizations in the area to promote volunteerism.

Over 160 nonprofit agencies seeking assistance contact VAC for assistance in finding suitable volunteers. We maintain a close relationship with many of these agencies.

VAC's annual volunteer recognition events include the Volunteer Recognition Reception and our Leadership Breakfast, both held during volunteer month in April.

The VAC Volunteer Recognition Reception is held to recognize one volunteer from each of the agencies we serve who nominate their best volunteer of the year.  The reception is rotated each year so that it is held in one of the towns we serve every four years. The Mayor or First Selectman presents the certificates of recognition from each town. The reception is always a moving and enjoyable event, both for those who are receiving the certificate of recognition and for those who attend with them.

The Corporate Leadership Breakfast recognizes a corporation and a community group for outstanding commitment to promoting community service. Many local corporations, some of who provide sponsorships, thereby making the event a fundraiser as well as a community service, attend the breakfast.