SAVE THE DATE for STAND DOWN on 09/20/24! Commissioner Ron Welch (BG Ret.) proudly announces Stand Down 2024, being held on Friday, September 20th across six locations, including a new location in Stamford. Stand Down offers “one-stop” access to a range of services and resources from state, federal, local, and community providers with the shared goal of supporting our Connecticut Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members. For more information, please press here Veterans Stand Down

Volunteer for Stand Down 2024

This year, Stand Down will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Stand Down, giving back to Connecticut Veterans. Our volunteers are a vital part of Stand Down and help the day run smoothly for Veterans and participating organizations. We have five Stand Down locations offering volunteer opportunities.  Please complete the Stand Down Volunteer application below by September 6, 2024. Applications after 09/06/24 will not be accepted.  Please note, volunteers will also be asked to complete a separate Hold Harmless agreement.

Stand Down Volunteer Application

Hold Harmless Agreement

If accepted as a volunteer, you will be notified by September 13th with your volunteer location, assignment, and shift.

If you have any questions related to volunteering with Stand Down on September 20th, please e-mail: Standdown@ct.gov 

2024 Stand Down Volunteer Application QR Code