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CCMT Project Calendar May 2023 - April 2024
Sign Up Dates for the entire 2023 - 2024 school year!
Due to scheduling and placement, there are no exceptions or extensions to the deadlines.
All applications, related paperwork, interviews and requirements must be completed by the dates listed.
NEW!! Storage Unit Makeovers Branford, CT (Apply Aug. 10 - Sept 14, 2023)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
Students & Adults
90 hours possible per person
Hours start Sept.9, 2023
If you need hours outside of New Haven Promise, most schools will honor these hours and the location. If you need more than 40 hours with your school, this is an excellent opportunity. Check with your guidance counselor.
11 Weeks
Every Saturday Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 2023
11am - 5pm
6 Weeks
Every Friday Sept. 15 - Oct. 20, 2023
3:30pm - 7:30pm
18 dates open (weather permitting)
* MUST HAVE YOUR OWN RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.
This includes sorting, organizing, labeling, lifting and moving items.
Lunch is on your own. Some snacks and water provided. Work materials are also provided.
This is our biggest opportunity for the fall. Complete your hours early and you won't have to scramble for them in the spring!
In-Person Door to Door Caroling Tour is BACK! (Sept. 14, 2023 final deadline)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
Students & Adults
48 + hours per person
Hours start September 8, 2023
Do you like to sing or play a musical instrument? You do not have to be the perfect singer, you just need to have a perfect enthusiasm to learn the songs and share your smile when we ring the doorbells and start singing.
13 Weeks / 26 hours
Every Friday Rehearsal Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 (except Nov. 24)
6:45pm - 8:45pm
2 Days / 18 hours
Tour Saturday Dec. 16 & Sunday Dec. 17, 2023
Noon - 9pm
1 Night / 4 - 8 hours
Annual Awards Celebration Saturday Jan. 13, 2024
*16 DATES REQUIRED
We MUST begin preparations NOW.
(Must attend all rehearsals, complete the entire tour and sing at the awards celebration in order to receive the hours).
Exact Rehearsal location will be in New Haven, but determined late August.
Reading Facts and Stories on Camera (Sept. 14 , 2023 final deadline)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
High School & Elementary Students
15+ Hours per person
Hours start Sept. 20, 2023
Application and Interview completed by Thursday,
Sept. 14, 2023
Virtual Opportunity to work from home on your own time.
(1 - 2 positions possible)
Do you like to talk or be on camera? Perhaps you would like to try your hand at becoming the CCMT spokesperson for this school year? We are looking for someone who will read and record facts, stories and announcements for our social media platforms. We provide the scripts and all you have to do is read them! 15 hours is the minimum you can earn. If you like the project, you could earn even more hours!
Birthday & Graduation Card Writing Campaign (Sept. 14, 2023 final deadline)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
Students & Adults
80 cards / 20 hours+ (minimum) per person
Artwork can earn you more hours
Hours start October 6 , 2023
Application & Interview completed by Thursday,
Sept. 14, 2023.
Virtual Opportunity to work from home on your own time. (1 - 2 positions open)
Students are constantly discovering the joy and art of writing out cards and earning hours at the same time. They love to hear how something so small and so simple can boost the morale of a city! Many students also love to draw artwork in their cards and hear how the recipients have a hard time getting rid of the cards because they are so humbled that students took time for them.
Create Crafts / Goodie Bags (Sept. 28, 2023 final deadline)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
High School, Elementary Students & Adults
10+ Hours TBD based on Craft Type
Running Errands and Pick-ups can earn you more hours
Hours start October 7, 2023
Application and Interview completed by Thursday,
Sept. 28, 2023
Virtual Opportunity to work from home on your own time.
(25 positions open)
Do you like to make or design crafts, ornaments, origami or other mementos? Do you knit, crochet, draw, sew, craft-paint or do other crafts or even jewelry? We are always looking for a small gift to give to others that they can use as a decorative reminder of our Christmas visit or that they can use in a practical way. Earn hours as you create!
Christmas Card Writing Campaign (September 21, 2023 final deadline)
Carolers & Non-Carolers
High School and Elementary Students
40 cards / 10 hours+ (minimum) per person
Artwork can earn you more hours
Hours start October 6 , 2023
Application & Interview completed by Thursday,
Sept. 21 , 2023.
Virtual Opportunity to work from home on your own time. ( 25 positions open)
Every single year students tell us how surprised they are to learn how relaxing and fulfilling it is to write out Christmas cards while earning hours at the same time. They love to hear how something so small and so simple can boost the morale of a city! Many students also love to draw artwork in their cards and hear how the recipients have a hard time getting rid of the cards because they are so humbled that students took time for them.