Discover all the ways you can get involved at Carolyn’s Place.

At Carolyn’s Place, we believe every person has something valuable to offer in support of women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Whether through volunteering, prayer, or material donations, your involvement helps us provide life-affirming services that offer hope and compassionate care.

Employment

Positions Available:

Registered Nurse

Carolyn’s Place Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse available Tuesdays and Thursdays to serve clients/patients at the Crossroads Women’s Center, under the medical supervision of the collaborating medical provider.  Primary duties include patient intake, administration of pregnancy tests, charting, follow up and patient education. The nurse, additionally, serves to minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of those served by the ministry. All candidates must have an active RN license in the State of Connecticut, along with a strong conviction towards pro-life and Catholic Values. Nurses that are willing to undergo additional education, training, and proficiencies to competently perform limited obstetric ultrasounds are preferred. For more information, see the full job description here. Please send a cover letter and resume to John Lynch, Executive Director, at  John.Lynch@Carolynsplace.org or deliver to John in person at the center. 

Earn While You Learn (Parenting Class) Facilitator

Carolyn’s Place Inc. seeks a qualified individual to lead several 6-week evening sections of our Earn While You Learn course for first time expecting mothers & caregivers. The program covers the essentials of 3rd trimester comfort, labor & delivery, breast & bottle feeding, infant hygiene and newborn care. The 6 week sections run Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Interested candidates should have related experience in OB or infant care. Preference given to bilingual candidates. EWYL Instructors typically lead 4-5 class sections per year. For more information, see the full job description here. Please send a cover letter and resume to John Lynch, Executive Director, at  John.Lynch@Carolynsplace.org or deliver to John in person at the center. 

Candidates shall demonstrate conviction towards pro-life teachings and supportive to Catholic Values. 

Volunteer

Each week, volunteers play a role in supporting our mission. Whether transporting donations, preparing mailings, packing supplies for expecting mothers, or aiding in the development office, our volunteers make it possible to sustain our ministry.”

Those who are discerning and making a regular time commitment (2-5 times per month) to Carolyn’s Place are encouraged to contact the business office to meet further. Additionally, some additional assistance is sought after for October-December, busy months for our development office.

Due to the confidential and delicate nature of our ministry, we are not typically able to offer short-term volunteering hours or service-learning opportunities.

To receive a volunteer application, contact us or call our business line at 203-597-9080. We are always looking for individuals who are kind, reliable, and passionate about life.

Host a Baby Shower or Support Drive

Carolyn’s Place provides expecting mothers that have fully participated in its parenting preparation programs with a generous allotment of new clothing, hygiene products, and essential equipment such as a car seat and crib. We rely on supporters to maintain our inventory of material aid items.

As our needs vary seasonally, we ask potential sponsors to review the current wish list prior to hosting an event. Carolyn’s Place is glad to provide a speaker to give a brief presentation on our mission of empowering women to choose life at your event.

You can contact our business office to arrange a baby shower or holiday drive at 203.597.9080 or email Kim.Halmose@carolynsplace.org.

Material Donations

Our resource bank is intended to provide new items to clients actively participating in our education programs. We DO NOT accept used clothing, furniture, or other items not presently on the wish list or accepted items lists.  

Our current Wish List contains items that we are currently in most need of, while the Accepted Items List contains items that we will accept, however, already have sufficient inventory of. Please feel free to contact our business office regarding accepted items at 203.597.9080 or Kim.Halmose@carolynsplace.org 

Summer 2025 Wish List 

  • Convertible or carrier-style Car Seats 
  • Cribs, bassinets, and crib mattresses 
  • Baby baths  
  • Baby grooming kits 
  • Toilet paper 
  • Kleenex Tissue
  • Bottled Water 
  • Packaged snacks: granola bars, chocolates, crackers etc.  
  • Kitchen, bath, and general-purpose cleaners  
  • Stamps 
  • Copy Paper 
  • Amazon Gift Cards  
  • Bath Safety Ducks 

Accepted Items 2025 

  • Convertible or carrier car seats 
  • Cribs, bassinets, and crib mattresses 
  • Baby baths 
  • First-year clothing sizes N, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 
  • Socks size N, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 
  • Diapers, Size N, 1, 2, 3 
  • Wipes  
  • Adult slippers for hospital 
  • Adult Travel lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, wash, deodorant, lip balm 
  • Backpack-style diaper bags 
  • Bottles (2oz, 4oz, 8oz) & nipples 
  • Bottle brushes 
  • Nursing pads 
  • Bibs & burp cloths 
  • Swaddle blankets 
  • Pacifiers 
  • Crib sheets 
  • Crib blankets 
  • Changing table pads 
  • Baby wash cloths 
  • Baby wash and shampoo 
  • Bath towels 
  • Baby comb/brush kits 
  • Nail clippers 
  • Baby thermometers 
  • Baby medicine dispenser 
  • Little Remedies saline solution 
  • Vaseline 
  • Diaper rash cream 
  • Bulb syringe 

Material donations can be delivered to the center Monday-Friday between 9 am -5 pm.  

Events

Throughout the year, Carolyn’s Place hosts events that bring our community together in support of women, babies, and families facing unexpected pregnancies. These gatherings are more than fundraisers—they are opportunities to celebrate life, raise awareness, and extend compassion in action.

Whether you attend, sponsor, or help spread the word, your involvement helps us provide free and confidential services like pregnancy testing, options education, parenting support, and more. You make a direct impact on the lives of women right here in our community. Your presence sends a message of support and love to those who need it most. Visit our events page to see more.

Prayer Support

We also invite you to partner with us in prayer. Praying for our staff, volunteers, and clients adds strength to our mission. Your prayers bring comfort and courage to women who feel overwhelmed and help sustain our commitment to offering compassionate, life-affirming care. 

At Carolyn’s Place, your support matters deeply. Thank you for walking alongside us as we serve our community with love, truth, and hope. 

For those able to pray with us, in person, please consider joining us: 

Weekly Rosary for Life: Tuesdays at 11 am.

Monthly Men’s Prayer for Life: Second Tuesday of the Month, 7 pm (Sep-May).

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