The High School Volunteer Council develops programs to involve students in volunteering in non-profit agencies. The Volunteer Action Center hosts a community-wide reception and celebration during Volunteer Week honoring an outstanding individual, corporation and agency. The Chamber of Commerce annually honors four individuals and one program for exemplary community service. HV2000 held Stakeholder meetings monthly for two years which included citizenship and civic responsibility components. The Youth Leadership Program is designed to develop future community leaders.
Youth do an annual needs assessment and allocate funds to local programs.
Ansonia was one of two state towns piloting-Kids Voting USA which teaches youth about the rights, privileges and responsibilities of voting. The Electronic Valley is a volunteer created communication and information system using the Internet that links all community sectors. It has more than 100 home pages and 1,000 pages of content. There are 16 Internet public access sites. Citizen groups are now establishing web sites to share information and provide discussion forums on community issues.