Turn Your Hobbies into Helping Others: Senior Volunteer Opportunities at Edgehill
Throughout the day at Edgehill, residents fill the community with activity—greeting neighbors, stopping to chat and making their way to knitting groups, walking clubs or opportunities to lend a hand. These small, familiar interactions set the tone for a community rooted in connection and kindness, where everyday interests naturally grow into meaningful ways to give back.
That spirit of volunteerism is central to life at Edgehill, a senior living community in Stamford, Connecticut, where residents often channel lifelong passions into acts of service that reach beyond the campus and into the surrounding community.
Knitting with Purpose
What begins as the familiar rhythm of needles and yarn quickly becomes something more. Edgehill’s knitting circle has transformed a shared love of craft into warmth for local children. During the holidays, residents knitted and delivered 70 cozy hats to the Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County, continuing a tradition that connects generations through kindness.
As residents visit the classrooms, they watch small hands eagerly reach for bright colors and soft textures. These moments make every stitch worthwhile.
“Nothing can quite match the joy these children have when we visit and bring them their gifts,” said Edgehill resident Barbara B., who led the project. “We have many volunteers outside our regular knitting group who make hats for the kids because they know how much it means to the children and their families.”
The impact goes beyond winter warmth. These visits create meaningful connections, reminding everyone involved that even small acts can leave a lasting impression.
Walking for a Cause
For residents who enjoy staying physically active, walking together has become a powerful expression of hope and determination. For 12 years, Team Edgehill has participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, uniting residents, families and friends in support of a cause that touches many lives.
In 2025, Edgehill residents raised an inspiring $106,221, placing them among the top 20 fundraising teams nationwide. Each year, their commitment has deepened, and their impact has expanded, turning steady growth into nearly $400,000 raised in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.
“We are not powerless against this horrible disease,” said Team Edgehill Captain and resident Joan W. Each step forward represents remembrance, resilience and a shared belief that collective action can make a difference.
That same commitment carries into support for local cancer care through Stamford Health’s Hope in Motion walk, benefiting the Bennett Cancer Center. In 2025, Edgehill residents proudly raised $75,287, bringing the total raised over the past 11 years to more than $425,000. Here, movement becomes momentum and participation becomes purpose.
Creativity That Connects
For others, creativity is the pathway to service. Residents who enjoy crafting gather to decorate gift bags and fill them with essential items for Person-to-Person, a local organization that supports families and individuals through access to food, clothing, housing assistance and economic opportunity.
As hands work and conversation flows, friendships deepen. Residents say these gatherings strengthen camaraderie and foster a sense of shared purpose—transforming creativity and compassion into tangible support for those in need.
Connecting Through Compassion
Some residents are drawn to volunteering through personal connection, finding a deeply human way to give back at places like the Pacific House shelter. Through conversation, companionship and presence, they transform everyday interactions into meaningful moments that offer dignity, kindness and understanding.
Hobbies That Give Back
These pursuits are more than pastimes. They are expressions of care, bridges to connection and opportunities to make a lasting impact. Edgehill residents continue to show that when passions evolve into purpose, the result is a stronger community, both within our campus and beyond.