Needs From: Volunteer NJ!

Somewhere in your community, an older adult may be looking out at a lawn they can no longer safely maintain. A military veteran may be managing a disability. A neighbor may be quietly choosing between groceries and paying someone to mow.

You can be the person who shows up.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn® is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing completely free lawn mowing, yard maintenance, and seasonal outdoor help to older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families facing financial hardship. Our mission is to preserve dignity, improve safety, support independent living, and bring neighbors together through meaningful, hands-on service — with environmentally conscious practices in mind.

Since 2020, our growing network of more than 2,000 approved volunteers has reached communities across all 50 states. Here in Bergen County — where we began — more than 200 households have asked us for help, while only 28 of our approved volunteers live in the county. That gap is exactly why this opportunity exists.

Volunteers provide practical, outdoor assistance such as:

Each request comes through our intake system and is shared with volunteers in or near the homeowner’s community. You choose which opportunities work for your location, availability, equipment, and comfort level.

You will often see the difference you made before you even pack up: real-world, hands-on, tangible community impact.

There are no minimum monthly hours, meetings, fundraising requirements, or fixed schedules. Volunteer once, once a season, once a month, or whenever an opportunity fits your schedule. Our guiding philosophy is simple: we do what we can, when we can.

Requests may be submitted by homeowners, family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations. Our platform helps connect each request with available volunteers nearby.

Bringing your own lawn equipment is helpful, but many of the households we serve already own a mower, trimmer, or blower and simply cannot safely operate it anymore. For those visits, all you need is transportation and a willingness to serve. You can still register and explore available opportunities if you do not currently own equipment.

Whether you help with one lawn or become a regular volunteer, your time can help someone remain safer, more comfortable, and more connected to their community.

If you are looking for one of the most direct ways to help your neighborhood — and truly help thy neighbor — this is it.

Click “I Want to Help” and we will connect you with this request and others near you in Bergen County. You can also register directly at iwanttomowyourlawn.com/volunteer-join.

To protect the household’s privacy, the exact address is shared only after you choose to help.

Older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families experiencing financial hardship may request free lawn or yard assistance. Family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations may also submit a request on someone’s behalf.

Service is always based on local volunteer availability. We cannot guarantee when or whether a volunteer will be available, but every request helps us identify where additional community support is needed.

Somewhere in your community, an older adult may be looking out at a lawn they can no longer safely maintain. A military veteran may be managing a disability. A neighbor may be quietly choosing between groceries and paying someone to mow.

You can be the person who shows up.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn® is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing completely free lawn mowing, yard maintenance, and seasonal outdoor help to older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families facing financial hardship. Our mission is to preserve dignity, improve safety, support independent living, and bring neighbors together through meaningful, hands-on service — with environmentally conscious practices in mind.

Since 2020, our growing network of more than 2,000 approved volunteers has reached communities across all 50 states. Here in Bergen County — where we began — more than 200 households have asked us for help, while only 28 of our approved volunteers live in the county. That gap is exactly why this opportunity exists.

Volunteers provide practical, outdoor assistance such as:

Each request comes through our intake system and is shared with volunteers in or near the homeowner’s community. You choose which opportunities work for your location, availability, equipment, and comfort level.

You will often see the difference you made before you even pack up: real-world, hands-on, tangible community impact.

There are no minimum monthly hours, meetings, fundraising requirements, or fixed schedules. Volunteer once, once a season, once a month, or whenever an opportunity fits your schedule. Our guiding philosophy is simple: we do what we can, when we can.

Requests may be submitted by homeowners, family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations. Our platform helps connect each request with available volunteers nearby.

Bringing your own lawn equipment is helpful, but many of the households we serve already own a mower, trimmer, or blower and simply cannot safely operate it anymore. For those visits, all you need is transportation and a willingness to serve. You can still register and explore available opportunities if you do not currently own equipment.

Whether you help with one lawn or become a regular volunteer, your time can help someone remain safer, more comfortable, and more connected to their community.

If you are looking for one of the most direct ways to help your neighborhood — and truly help thy neighbor — this is it.

Click “I Want to Help” and we will connect you with this request and others near you in Bergen County. You can also register directly at iwanttomowyourlawn.com/volunteer-join.

To protect the household’s privacy, the exact address is shared only after you choose to help.

Older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families experiencing financial hardship may request free lawn or yard assistance. Family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations may also submit a request on someone’s behalf.

Service is always based on local volunteer availability. We cannot guarantee when or whether a volunteer will be available, but every request helps us identify where additional community support is needed.

Somewhere in your community, an older adult may be looking out at a lawn they can no longer safely maintain. A military veteran may be managing a disability. A neighbor may be quietly choosing between groceries and paying someone to mow.

You can be the person who shows up.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn® is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing completely free lawn mowing, yard maintenance, and seasonal outdoor help to older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families facing financial hardship. Our mission is to preserve dignity, improve safety, support independent living, and bring neighbors together through meaningful, hands-on service — with environmentally conscious practices in mind.

Since 2020, our growing network of more than 2,000 approved volunteers has reached communities across all 50 states. Here in Bergen County — where we began — more than 200 households have asked us for help, while only 28 of our approved volunteers live in the county. That gap is exactly why this opportunity exists.

Volunteers provide practical, outdoor assistance such as:

Each request comes through our intake system and is shared with volunteers in or near the homeowner’s community. You choose which opportunities work for your location, availability, equipment, and comfort level.

You will often see the difference you made before you even pack up: real-world, hands-on, tangible community impact.

There are no minimum monthly hours, meetings, fundraising requirements, or fixed schedules. Volunteer once, once a season, once a month, or whenever an opportunity fits your schedule. Our guiding philosophy is simple: we do what we can, when we can.

Requests may be submitted by homeowners, family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations. Our platform helps connect each request with available volunteers nearby.

Bringing your own lawn equipment is helpful, but many of the households we serve already own a mower, trimmer, or blower and simply cannot safely operate it anymore. For those visits, all you need is transportation and a willingness to serve. You can still register and explore available opportunities if you do not currently own equipment.

Whether you help with one lawn or become a regular volunteer, your time can help someone remain safer, more comfortable, and more connected to their community.

If you are looking for one of the most direct ways to help your neighborhood — and truly help thy neighbor — this is it.

Click “I Want to Help” and we will connect you with this request and others near you in Bergen County. You can also register directly at iwanttomowyourlawn.com/volunteer-join.

To protect the household’s privacy, the exact address is shared only after you choose to help.

Older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families experiencing financial hardship may request free lawn or yard assistance. Family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations may also submit a request on someone’s behalf.

Service is always based on local volunteer availability. We cannot guarantee when or whether a volunteer will be available, but every request helps us identify where additional community support is needed.

Somewhere in your community, an older adult may be looking out at a lawn they can no longer safely maintain. A military veteran may be managing a disability. A neighbor may be quietly choosing between groceries and paying someone to mow.

You can be the person who shows up.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn® is a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing completely free lawn mowing, yard maintenance, and seasonal outdoor help to older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families facing financial hardship. Our mission is to preserve dignity, improve safety, support independent living, and bring neighbors together through meaningful, hands-on service — with environmentally conscious practices in mind.

Since 2020, our growing network of more than 2,000 approved volunteers has reached communities across all 50 states. Here in Bergen County — where we began — more than 200 households have asked us for help, while only 28 of our approved volunteers live in the county. That gap is exactly why this opportunity exists.

Volunteers provide practical, outdoor assistance such as:

Each request comes through our intake system and is shared with volunteers in or near the homeowner’s community. You choose which opportunities work for your location, availability, equipment, and comfort level.

You will often see the difference you made before you even pack up: real-world, hands-on, tangible community impact.

There are no minimum monthly hours, meetings, fundraising requirements, or fixed schedules. Volunteer once, once a season, once a month, or whenever an opportunity fits your schedule. Our guiding philosophy is simple: we do what we can, when we can.

Requests may be submitted by homeowners, family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations. Our platform helps connect each request with available volunteers nearby.

Bringing your own lawn equipment is helpful, but many of the households we serve already own a mower, trimmer, or blower and simply cannot safely operate it anymore. For those visits, all you need is transportation and a willingness to serve. You can still register and explore available opportunities if you do not currently own equipment.

Whether you help with one lawn or become a regular volunteer, your time can help someone remain safer, more comfortable, and more connected to their community.

If you are looking for one of the most direct ways to help your neighborhood — and truly help thy neighbor — this is it.

Click “I Want to Help” and we will connect you with this request and others near you in Bergen County. You can also register directly at iwanttomowyourlawn.com/volunteer-join.

To protect the household’s privacy, the exact address is shared only after you choose to help.

Older adults, military veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals or families experiencing financial hardship may request free lawn or yard assistance. Family members, caregivers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations may also submit a request on someone’s behalf.

Service is always based on local volunteer availability. We cannot guarantee when or whether a volunteer will be available, but every request helps us identify where additional community support is needed.

As a Face Painting Volunteer, you will help bring smiles to children's faces by creating fun and colorful face paint designs throughout the event. Volunteers should be friendly, patient, and enjoy interacting with children of all ages while providing a positive and memorable experience. Artistic ability and previous face painting experience are preferred but not required if you are comfortable painting simple designs. Volunteers should also be able to stand for extended periods of time and maintain a clean and organized work area.

**About the Event**

The **Little Hearts Matter** fundraiser, hosted by Prayers for Addi, is an annual community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) and other critical medical conditions. Proceeds from this event help provide financial assistance, hospital care packages, clothing, household essentials, and other essential resources to families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a critically ill child. Every painted smile helps create lasting memories for families while supporting a mission that brings hope, compassion, and practical assistance to those who need it most.

More than 200 households across Bergen County have asked us for help with their yards. Only 28 of our approved volunteers live here. That gap is why this opportunity exists.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn™ is a New Jersey-born nonprofit that provides 100% free lawn and yard care to older adults, military veterans, people living with disabilities, and families going through a difficult stretch.

Founded in 2020 at the onset of the pandemic, we have grown into a nationwide movement of more than 2,000 approved volunteers. But Bergen County is where we started—and it is still where we are needed most.

Helping one neighbor, one time. You might mow a lawn, clear leaves, trim a hedge that has grown over a walkway, or remove yard debris.

Most visits take between one and three hours. You will see the request, know the town and the type of work involved, and decide whether it is right for you.

You are never locked in. Help once this summer, once a month, or whenever a nearby request fits your schedule.

We ask for nothing beyond the visit you choose to accept. Even if you can help with only one yard all year, that is one neighbor receiving help they otherwise may not have had.

Many of the neighbors we serve already own a mower, trimmer, or leaf blower—they simply cannot safely operate it anymore. For those visits, all you need is transportation and a willingness to serve.

Volunteers who become regular helpers may also be eligible for equipment support through one of our equipment partners.

We provide volunteer accident insurance coverage and carry general liability coverage for our volunteers. You are not out there entirely on your own.

Real neighbors throughout Bergen County, including:

They are not looking for a landscaper. They are looking for a neighbor.

Bring a friend, bring your teenager, or bring your whole crew. Families, businesses, community groups, and volunteer teams are all welcome.

Questions? Reach out at any time. We would love to have you join us.

The docents of the Stone Harbor Museum act as the gateway to the history of Stone
Harbor. Our volunteers work in 3 hour shifts welcoming our visitors and facilitating their
experience throughout our exhibits. On-the-job training is offered, and new docents are paired
with experienced ones for the first few shifts. Residents and non-residents are welcome to
apply.
DOCENT DESCRIPTION
Be at least 16 years of age
Have an interest in Stone Harbor history and in learning something new every day
Have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Can commit to working at least 2 days a month
Answer visitor questions, and serve as a museum liaison
Professional casual attire is expected – hoodies, sweatpants or ripped jeans are
inappropriate
Be comfortable standing for 3 hours
Volunteer expectations may include but are not limited to:
o Welcoming visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum
o Responding to inquiries, comments, and feedback from diverse audiences clearly,
courteously and effectively
o Using knowledge of museum content to guide visitor learning in the Stone Harbor Museum's
public spaces
o Initiating and facilitating conversations with visitors by using objects to spark new questions
and ideas.
o Staffing exhibitions, public spaces and exterior museum areas as needed to engage the
public in conversation and provide assistance
o Using available resources to answer visitor questions
o Calmly and professionally resolving issues that arise from visitors or bring any escalating
problems to the attention of our Volunteer Manager, when appropriate/necessary
Whether helping longtime residents, or tourists new to Stone Harbor, being a docent is always
rewarding and FUN. If you would like to join our ranks email us at shmuseumoffice@gmail.com

As a Children's Room Entertainer, you will help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children attending our event. Volunteers will lead age-appropriate crafts, games, and activities while encouraging creativity, laughter, and positive interaction. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has patience, is friendly and energetic, and can help ensure every child has a memorable experience while their families enjoy the event. Experience is not required—just a caring attitude and a passion for making children smile.

**About the Event**

The **Little Hearts Matter** fundraiser, hosted by Prayers for Addi, is an annual community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) and other critical medical conditions. Proceeds from this event help provide financial assistance, hospital care packages, clothing, household essentials, and other essential resources to families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a critically ill child. By volunteering in the Children's Room, you are helping create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere while directly supporting a mission that brings hope, compassion, and meaningful assistance to families when they need it most.

As a Greeter & Event Program Ambassador, you will be one of the first friendly faces our guests see as they arrive. Volunteers will warmly welcome attendees, hand out event programs, answer basic questions, and help direct guests to the appropriate areas of the event. This role is perfect for someone who is outgoing, personable, and enjoys interacting with people. Volunteers should be comfortable standing for extended periods of time and creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attends.

**About the Event**

The **Little Hearts Matter** fundraiser, hosted by Prayers for Addi, is an annual community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) and other critical medical conditions. Proceeds from this event help provide financial assistance, hospital care packages, clothing, household essentials, and other essential resources to families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a critically ill child. Every guest you welcome and every program you hand out helps create a memorable experience while supporting a mission that brings hope, compassion, and practical assistance to families in need.

As a Cornhole Tournament Volunteer, you will help keep our tournament running smoothly while creating a fun and organized experience for participants. Responsibilities may include checking in teams, directing players to the correct boards, recording scores, answering basic questions, and assisting with the overall flow of the tournament. **No experience is necessary**—just a general knowledge of the game of cornhole, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, and a friendly, positive attitude.

**About the Event**

The **Little Hearts Matter** fundraiser, hosted by Prayers for Addi, is an annual community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) and other critical medical conditions. Proceeds from this event help provide financial assistance, hospital care packages, clothing, household essentials, and other essential resources to families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a critically ill child. By volunteering, you are helping create a successful event that directly impacts local families and reminds them they are not alone in their journey.

As a Pasta Bar Food Server, you will help create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our guests. Volunteers will serve pasta and side dishes, assist with keeping the serving area clean and stocked, greet attendees with a smile, and help ensure food is served safely and efficiently. No experience is necessary—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help make a difference in our community.

**About the Event**

The **Little Hearts Matter** fundraiser, hosted by Prayers for Addi, is an annual community event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) and other critical medical conditions. Proceeds from this event help provide financial assistance, hospital care packages, clothing, household essentials, and other vital resources to families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a critically ill child. Every volunteer plays an important role in helping us turn compassion into action and bring hope to families when they need it most.

CFBNJ in Egg Harbor Township has an ongoing need for volunteers at our Community Assistance Pantry. Shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-11 AM. We also have Saturday shifts from 8 AM-11 AM.

We use a self-signup system called VolunteerHub. Please visit cfbnj.org/volunteer-eht to register and sign up for shifts.

CFBNJ in Egg Harbor Township has an ongoing need for volunteers at our Community Assistance Pantry. Shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30AM -3:30 PM. We also have Saturday shifts from 11 AM-1 PM.

We use a self-signup system called VolunteerHub. Please visit cfbnj.org/volunteer-eht to register and sign up for shifts.

Princeton Learning Cooperative is looking for volunteer teachers, tutors, and mentors to join our welcoming learning community.

Our volunteers come from many backgrounds:

Retired professionals who want to share a lifetime of knowledge

College and graduate students seeking meaningful teaching experience

Professionals and hobbyists with unique skills and passions

Anyone who enjoys connecting with curious young people

Teach a class. Tutor a student. Mentor an independent project. Lead a workshop.

You don't need a teaching degree—just enthusiasm for what you know, patience with different learning styles, and a desire to make a difference.

Most volunteers spend 1–3 hours per week for a semester or school year. One-time workshops are also welcome.

Join a community of teenagers, families, and volunteers who believe learning is a lifelong adventure

Math Tutor (all levels), Writing Tutor, Test Prep

Film Appreciation and Analysis; Poetry; Song Writing

Physiology and Anatomy; Animal Behavior; Pharmacology; Robotics

French (Native Speaker); Japanese; Italian; Polish; Ukranian

Economics; Local History; Philosophy

Photography; Cosmetology; Art and Craft; Crochet; Gardening; Pottery; Sewing; Woodworking

People of all ages, backgrounds, skills, and education, including students and retirees, dedicate their time for the good of others. Volunteering offers rewarding learning opportunities, as well as a chance to give back to your community. Volunteers enhance patient care. Whether through direct interaction or behind-the-scenes work, our volunteers fuel the hospital so the highest level of healthcare can be provided. Volunteers offer their time in more than 50 areas of the hospital. Some responsibilities involve direct patient contact such as transporting patients, while others involve clerical support.

How to Apply

The following are required in order to be accepted into the volunteer program.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.englewoodhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/volunteering-englewood-hospital

Description:

We are currently seeking a seasoned business professional to assist in the development and facilitation of a career readiness workshop in support of the Jersey Cares Youth Workforce Development Program. As part of this program, participating interns are required to dedicate 120 hours to a nonprofit organization and engage in a minimum of two career readiness workshops.

Recognizing the diverse schedules and geographical locations of our interns across the state, we have identified the need for an innovative approach to workshop delivery. In lieu of traditional in-person sessions, we aim to leverage technology to provide accessible learning opportunities. Specifically, we are requesting workshop developers and facilitators to create slideshows on a topic listed below and record their presentations for our archives. This format enables interns to access and engage with the workshop content at their convenience, aligning with their individual schedules.

This initiative presents a great opportunity for volunteers to contribute their expertise towards preparing our youth for successful entry into the workforce.

Workshop Topics:

About YWD: 

The Youth Workforce Development (YWD) is a cross-sector collaborative bridge program that provides a powerful opportunity for youth ages 16-24 to build economic mobility. The program aims to connect youth to positive professional relationships, developing critical job and life skills for the 21st Century by pairing them with a New Jersey nonprofit organization as an intern.  

If interested, please respond to this opportunity. Then, Taylor will reach out to you for further information. If you have any questions, please reach out to her, taylor@sjvolunteers.org.

Campus Care, a Volunteer Center of South Jersey initiative that supports The Pantry at Rowan College of South Jersey. Through Campus Care, we can help RCSJ address these food and basic needs insecurity issues with a reliable supply of food and essential items.

The Pantry is a campus-based pantry with a location on each of the Rowan College of South Jersey campuses. Free and confidential, The Pantry provides quick meal-on-the-go options, take-home grocery items, and household and hygiene staples like toilet paper, toothbrushes, and period care products for students experiencing food insecurity.

Being a Campus Care Collection Drive host involves: 

The Rowan College of South Jersey and the Volunteer Center of South Jersey thank you for your continued support and generosity, which allows us to serve our community!

Sign up today and make a difference—one stitch at a time!

Looking for a way to volunteer from the comfort of your home? 

Join Crocheting For A Cause, where volunteers create crochet projects to support nonprofits across South Jersey. We have ongoing projects available for all levels (beginner to advanced), providing registered volunteers with patterns via email. The Volunteer Center then coordinates collection and delivery to organizations in need.

Ongoing projects include Hats and Scarves, Baby Booties, Blankets, Prayer Shawls, and more. 

When families roll up their sleeves and participate in meaningful service projects, they quickly learn that they can make a difference in creating a better community– and a better world. We’ve put this tool kit together for instances in which your family can’t make it to Family Volunteer Day (Fall event), want to participate from home for Family Day of Service (Spring event), or when you simply want to get the family together to do some good. These volunteer opportunities are strictly DIY and can be completed from the comfort of your own home. 

All instructions for the projects, and getting your donations to us for distribution are included in the toolkit. 

When you respond to this need, a VCSJ team member will send you the complete toolkit to get started.

CASA Volunteers are appointed by family court judges to advocate for the best interest of an abused or neglected child during their time in the child welfare system. They are in essence, the voice of the child, in court. CASA Volunteers interview parents, doctors, educators, foster parents, therapists, and anyone else involved in the life of the child they are assigned. Their goal is to provide child-focused reports to the court, which will lead to a speedy, safe, and permanent placement for the child. This is why it is imperative for these volunteers to go through extensive training.

Commitment

Upcoming Virtual Fall Training: TBD

fill out an RSVP form https://bergencasa.org/volunteer-inquiry-form/

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options — Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Center for Food Action (CFA) works to prevent hunger and homelessness in northern New Jersey. Volunteers support our weekly food distribution program serving Bergen County families.

Volunteers assist with packing food bags, organizing inventory, preparing distribution setup, and supporting staff during guest service. This is a guest-facing role where punctuality and consistency are essential.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and working in an active distribution environment. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Volunteers must be 16+ and agree to CFA policies and Code of Conduct.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

Center for Food Action’s Saddle Brook Warehouse is the primary packing hub for food distributed across Bergen County.

Volunteers assist with packing food boxes, sorting donations, organizing inventory, and preparing pallets for distribution to CFA sites. This role is essential to keeping our distribution sites stocked and operating smoothly.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
This is a physically active warehouse environment and may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and working safely around warehouse equipment. Closed-toe shoes are required and work boots or steel-toed boots are strongly encouraged.

Volunteers must be 16+ and agree to CFA policies and Code of Conduct.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

Center for Food Action (CFA) works to prevent hunger and homelessness in northern New Jersey. Volunteers are essential to our weekly food distribution program serving local families.

Volunteers at our Englewood site assist with food packing, organizing pantry items, preparing distribution tables, and supporting staff during guest-facing food distribution. This is a fast-paced, high-priority role where reliability is extremely important.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and working in an active distribution environment. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Additional Requirements:
Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Court-mandated volunteers are reviewed for eligibility. All volunteers must agree to our Waiver, Confidentiality Agreement, and Code of Conduct. CFA maintains a respectful, non-discriminatory, and safe volunteer environment in accordance with USDA civil rights regulations.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

Center for Food Action (CFA) works to prevent hunger and homelessness in northern New Jersey. Volunteers support weekly food distribution serving local families in Hackensack.

Responsibilities include packing food bags, organizing pantry items, setting up distribution areas, and assisting staff during guest service. This is a high-priority, guest-facing shift requiring consistent weekly attendance.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and working in an active distribution environment. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Volunteers must be 16+ and agree to CFA policies and Code of Conduct.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

Front Desk Volunteers provide administrative and guest support at our Mahwah Client Choice Market.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting with check-in, answering basic questions, supporting staff with light administrative tasks, and helping maintain an organized front desk area. This role requires strong communication skills and reliability.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for portions of the shift and light administrative support duties. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Volunteers must be 16+ and agree to CFA policies and Code of Conduct.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

Center for Food Action (CFA) works to prevent hunger and homelessness in northern New Jersey. Our Mahwah location operates under a Client Choice Market model, allowing guests to select food items that best meet their household needs.

Volunteers in this role support both pantry and warehouse operations. Responsibilities may include pantry restocking, organizing shelves, preparing food items for distribution, light warehouse organization, and assisting staff with daily site operations.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and working in an active pantry or warehouse environment. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Additional Requirements:
Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Court-mandated volunteers are reviewed for eligibility. All volunteers must agree to our Waiver, Confidentiality Agreement, and Code of Conduct. CFA maintains a respectful, non-discriminatory, and safe volunteer environment in accordance with USDA civil rights regulations.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

At our Mahwah Client Choice Market, Pantry Hosts provide direct support to guests during afternoon service hours.

Volunteers assist with welcoming guests, maintaining pantry organization, restocking shelves as needed, and supporting staff during active distribution. This is a guest-facing role requiring professionalism, compassion, and consistency.

Volunteer Commitment (Required):
CFA is an ongoing volunteer program, and we ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week on the same day, at the same time, and at the same location on a consistent, recurring basis. We do not offer one-time-only individual volunteer opportunities, and all sites are closed on weekends.

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, light to moderate lifting up to 30 pounds, and restocking pantry shelves. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Volunteers must be 16+ and agree to CFA policies and Code of Conduct.

Next Steps:
As a next step, we ask that all prospective volunteers complete our full intake form through our system. You can access it here:

Volunteer Page: https://cfanj.org/volunteer/
Direct Link: https://app.initlive.com/JE/f7eepac7w3qoih (please read through this page before you start the application)

This form helps us with proper screening, site placement, and compliance requirements.

Once volunteer slots become available, we will reach out with next steps. We OFTEN will have a waiting list (except for community service vols and group day of service events)

Many thanks again for your interest in supporting our mission — we’re grateful for your desire to serve the community.

The Oxx Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Grant Research & Writing Volunteer to help identify funding opportunities and prepare compelling grant applications that support our growing programs and services.

The Oxx Foundation serves individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease through education, movement, creativity, peer connection, and community outreach.

This volunteer will help secure the resources needed to expand our impact throughout Ocean County and surrounding New Jersey communities.

Responsibilities may include:

Ideal volunteer:

Time commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week with flexible scheduling

Location: Remote or hybrid, with optional in-person collaboration in Toms River, New Jersey

Age requirement: 18 or older

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your research and writing skills to help a growing nonprofit secure critical funding and expand support for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, and their families. Guidance, organizational information, and program materials will be provided.

The Oxx Foundation is seeking a dependable and organized Administrative Support Volunteer to help with the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our programs, events, and community services moving forward.

The Oxx Foundation supports individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease through education, movement, creativity, peer connection, and community outreach.

This volunteer will work closely with the Foundation’s leadership team and play an important role in helping us stay organized and responsive to our community.

Responsibilities may include: 

Ideal volunteer:

Time commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week with flexible scheduling

Location: Hybrid opportunity with remote and in-person work available in Toms River, New Jersey

Age requirement: 18 or older

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your organizational skills to support a growing nonprofit and help improve the lives of people facing Parkinson’s disease. Training and ongoing guidance will be provided.

We are in need of a volunteer for Saturday's and Sunday's between 9 am - 5 pm. Tasks would include overseeing the front desk area as a greeter and buzz people in to the building.

Activity Volunteers play an important role in creating fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for program participants. Volunteers lead or assist with interactive activities that encourage socialization, creativity, learning, and overall well-being. No special expertise is required—just enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to engage with others.

Examples of activities include:

The organization welcomes new ideas and encourages volunteers to share their own interests, talents, or hobbies. Whether you enjoy photography, painting, music, travel, history, fitness, or another passion, staff are happy to work with you to develop an activity that participants will enjoy.

Activities typically serve 15–25 participants, providing an engaging group experience while allowing volunteers to interact with individuals throughout the session.

Volunteer scheduling is highly flexible. Individuals may volunteer weekly, monthly, or on another schedule that works for them. Volunteers are welcome to participate independently or bring a friend to co-lead an activity. A staff member is always present during each session to provide support, assist with participants, and ensure the activity runs smoothly

Prospective VITA Volunteers are strongly encouraged to participate in the IRS Summer of Learning. Registration is needed. Webinar links will be sent separately to each registrant.

Welcome Volunteers!

Please download the I-Rescue App, and register using your phone or email address.

Once registered, a Volunteer Agreement must be completed.

Table to Table’s I-Rescue is an app that allows volunteers to help rescue and deliver fresh food to our neighbors facing food insecurity. With its wild success in Bergen County, I-Rescue expands to Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties.

Only one year after its launch, I-Rescue’s footprint will broaden to help alleviate food insecurity by connecting volunteers—who rescue free, fresh and donated food from restaurants and grocery stores—to recipient agencies such as food pantries and shelters that feed communities in need.

I-Rescue was developed through a partnership between Table to Table, Bergen County and the Russell Berrie Foundation.

Get out of the heat and volunteer!  What better way to fulfill your service hours than to participate in meaningful volunteer service. 

Teens support Samaritan's patients through independent projects, joining our teen volunteer group SamariTeens, helping as a greeter/receptionist at our Samaritan Center at Voorhees, and/or helping at Samaritan Thrift. Samaritan is a non-profit agency caring for those with serious illness to help them live their best lives every day. 

1. Independent projects are available to anyone who wants to gain service hours but not join a group. We have ideas from collection drives, to crafts, to fundraisers, etc. You work on your own time. We provide letters confirming contributions.

2. SamariTeens is a group for 14-18 year old high school students who want to volunteer on an on-going basis.

During the school year, we meet once a month, either after school or in the evening from 6-7:30pm. We make crafts for our patients and families to enjoy, visit assisted living communities to play games or make crafts with the residents, participate in fundraisers, represent at volunteer fairs, and support annual events. No mandatory requirements, participate in as many activities that fit your schedule and that you'd enjoy.

3. Greeter/Reception for teens 17+ years old. Samaritan Center at Voorhees, 265 Rte 73 S, Voorhees. Answer phones, greet & escort visitors to the Center. Shifts available 7 days/week - 9a-12p, 12-3, 3-6, & 6-8. Complimentary training provided, medical clearance required, including COVID Vaccination and Initial Booster

4. Samaritan Thrift for teens 17+ years old in our Westmont store open Tues-Fri, 11a-3p and Sat, 11a-5p. Help with sorting, tagging and organizing merchandise, maintaining store cleanliness, etc.

All activities count as community service! 

We hope you'll join us!

Check out this video about the hearts: https://youtu.be/uMxMMVrQwu0

Make as many as you like - once or ongoing. Service hours awarded for every hour you work. Supplies NOT provided.

***It is essential that they are made to the following specifications!***

SPECIFICATIONS

SUPPLIES:

Heart cutters available at these links:

Amazon.com:

Hobby Lobby: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Clay-Molding-Sculpting/Clay/Heart-Clay-Cutters/p/23108?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsv7BRCmARIsANu-CQcmUgqRl9fFE8SkIFaXbOphfFllrkpdxAn81Tvx7i9iVBf-5bfMYs8aArHlEALw_wcB

Etsy.com:

Any amount is welcome either ongoing or one time. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Finished hearts may be delivered or mailed to Samaritan's administrative office:

Samaritan
Attn: Volunteer Dept.
3906 Church Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Deliveries may be made Mon-Fri, 8:30a-4:30p.

Please include a note with your name and address so we can record your contribution and can send a thank you note.

Thank you so very much sharing your heart!

Get out of the heat and volunteer!  What better way to fulfill your service hours than to open your heart and support Samaritan patients and their families.

Teens support Samaritan's patients through independent projects, joining our teen volunteer group SamariTeens, helping as a greeter/receptionist at our Samaritan Center at Voorhees, and/or helping at Samaritan Thrift. Samaritan is a non-profit agency caring for those with serious illness to help them live their best lives every day.

1. Independent projects are available to anyone who wants to gain service hours but not join a group. We have ideas from collection drives, to crafts, to fundraisers, etc. You work on your own time. We provide letters confirming contributions.

2. SamariTeens is a group for 14-18 year old high school students who want to volunteer on an on-going basis.

During the school year, we meet once a month, either after school or in the evening from 6-7:30pm. We make crafts for our patients and families to enjoy, visit assisted living communities to play games or make crafts with the residents, participate in fundraisers, represent at volunteer fairs, and support annual events. No mandatory requirements, participate in as many activities that fit your schedule and that you'd enjoy.

3. Greeter/Reception for teens 17+ years old. Samaritan Center at Voorhees, 265 Rte 73 S, Voorhees. Answer phones, greet & escort visitors to the Center. Shifts available 7 days/week - 9a-12p, 12-3, 3-6, & 6-8. Complimentary training provided, medical clearance required, including COVID Vaccination and Initial Booster

4. Samaritan Thrift for teens 17+ years old in our Westmont store open Tues-Fri, 11a-3p and Sat, 11a-5p. Help with sorting, tagging and organizing merchandise, maintaining store cleanliness, etc.

All activities count as community service! 

We hope you'll join us!

Get out of the heat and volunteer! Open your heart and support our families in need.

We are looking for caring people to make 10-15 Bereavement calls on a monthly basis from your own home to check in with those who have recently lost a loved one on hospice services with Samaritan.

Samaritan is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency caring for people suffering from serious and terminal illnesses and grief.

No computer skills required. No experience necessary!

Please note: All who have experienced the loss of a significant family member or friend must wait one year from date of loss to begin the volunteer process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

We ask that all volunteers bring the following qualities to their work at Samaritan: good communication and listening skills, a non-judgmental attitude, reliability, flexibility, and compassion.

Thank you for considering spending your valuable time with Samaritan and we look forward to hearing from you!

Get out of the heat and volunteer! What better way than to open  your heart to a fellow Veteran.

Visit with Samaritan's veteran patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local community throughout Atlantic County. Support our patients and their family caregivers through companionship, sharing military experiences, sharing stories, attending medal ceremonies, performing life review, reading, playing cards and games, acting as a friend or neighbor. 

Volunteers make visits once a week for about 2-4 hours and do not provide any hands-on care. Must be at least 18 years old. No experience or healthcare background needed. Complimentary training is provided.

We ask that all volunteers bring the following qualities to their work at Samaritan: good communication and listening skills, a nonjudgmental attitude, reliability, flexibility, and compassion.

Volunteer will HELP organize and promote local fundraisers and events.  Volunteer can be involved with marketing strategy and implementation, database utilization, mail and telephone campaigns.

Would involve flexibility in scheduling and self motivation.

Buddies of NJ has a group home on the campus of Bergen NEW BRIDGE Medical Center

The Harrison House currently is the Home of a Garden of Hope created by Joe G, and now curated by master gardener Alma.

We need help with the following:

* weed pulling

* watering 

* moving/spreading top soil and mulch

* planting new flowers and following up on your general well-being

Joe had a wish that he could find a few people in the area who would be willing to help and the garden's vitality once he moved on.  There is a lot of flexibility in the schedule.  This is an outdoor activity and offers a safe and healthy opportunity.

Ideally it should be someone who loves gardening and/or helping things grow and stay healthy.  Perhaps someone who is retired and/or has off in the early parts of the morning.

If interested, please reply and/or email ray@njbuddies.org.

We need volunteers to come on Fridays (weather permitting) from 10am to 12pm each week to care for the garden.   Cleaning, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, planting... will be done as needed so be prepared for a little bit of dirt. (all natural - we strive to keep out pesticides or any garden enhancement that is not organic). 

You may email our master gardener for details at: almalyee@gmail.com

If you live nearby and are interested in daily care, like watering... we could use someone with that ambition.

Harrison House [it's a Green House with yellow trim on the Campus of New Bridge Medical Center]

230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of America, Essex and Passaic Counties and help adults improve their English language and literacy skills.

Volunteer tutors work with small groups of 3-5 adult learners for at least 2 hours per week, either in person or online. Tutors complete a 10-hour training course (5 sessions, 2 hours each) before being matched with students.

No teaching experience is necessary. Volunteers come from many different professional and personal backgrounds and support adult learners including immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and U.S. citizens.

Requirements:

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community!

Please email your completed Tutor Package to seckerling@lvaep.org

In need of website/database literate individual who can do the following:

2026 Foodstock

Even before any disaster or crisis hits, food security can be a significant issue for ALICE®  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and those in poverty. ALICE was already navigating life without a safety net and was one crisis away from financial despair. The government shutdown and suspension of SNAP (food assistance) benefits is that crisis, creating a significant increase in food insecurity while pantries are already at capacity and experiencing shortages.

In response to this impact of the SNAP emergency, United Way is taking action and encouraging people and groups to collect needed items for local food banks/pantries. While Foodstock is a year-round project, we are strongly promoting its expansion during this critical timeframe, given the critical need right now.  This will help ensure ALICE and poverty-level households have enough food while the SNAP program is on hold. 

How to Help

Please sign up to support local food banks/pantries by running a collection drive or contributing food to YOUR local pantry. 

To sign up, respond as an individual or as a team using the buttons to your right. Submit your name and email address—all other requested information is optional—and that’s it!

Once you’ve registered, please check out food pantry information and the types of foods most needed right now in the following counties:

Somerset County: Somerset County Emergency Food Box Needs     (Food Assistance | Somerset County)

Morris County:  Donate Food - Interfaith Food Pantry Network

Sussex County:    food-pantry-update.pdf

Warren County:  Food Bank

Essex County:  Essex-County-Food-Pantries-pdf.pdf

You can also check out the Foodstock flyer, which contains all you need to get started such as a list of participating pantries in our five-county region, needed pantry items, and ideas for getting others involved in this effort.

Please make sure to connect directly with the local food pantry you plan to deliver your food donations to in advance of going there.  Also, please consider making a financial donation to your local pantry to support their efforts to help your neighbors in need.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of struggling families, children, seniors and those with disabilities in need of food throughout northern New Jersey! 

Once you’ve registered, please check out the Foodstock flyer, which contains all you need to get started such as a list of participating pantries in our five-county region, needed pantry items, and ideas for getting others involved in this effort.

Please make sure to connect directly with the local food pantry you plan to deliver your food donations to in advance of going there.  Many have implemented safety protocols that you will need to understand before going there.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of struggling northern New Jersey residents!

Kindergarten is the start of a formal school environment for many children.  United Way, as part of our United In Care program, encourages school-readiness and early literacy.  Through this effort, we would like each child at one of our many partner preschools to get a card or letter of encouragement that creates excitement about entering kindergarten.

Volunteering for this project is easy and can be done by ANYONE!  Simply make a card or write a short note of support and encouragement for a new kindergartener.  You can include a favorite memory about your own kindergarten experience or perhaps the titles of your favorite children's books.  Please send your card/letter to United Way of Northern New Jersey at P.O. Box 6835, Bridgewater, NJ  08807 - Attn. Cards for Kindergarten. 

This project can be done by a family, an individual, a Girl Scout or Boy Scout troop, service club or any other type of group.  Sign up TODAY and start making a nice card to encourage continued learning for children entering kindergarten.

VVF is looking for volunteers to participate in virtual “visits” with a nursing home resident for as little as 10 minutes. Click the link below to access our signup sheet. After you sign up, you will receive a welcome email with further instructions.

This link will take you to the registration page for this opportunity.

Do you value safety? Do you encourage socialization? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people who want to remain independent? Volunteer today with our CHEER program and build a lasting relationship with a senior citizen in need.

What will you do? Visit a local senior citizen weekly and do their grocery shopping and other minor errands such as pharmacy pick-up, post office, library book return/pick-up, etc. or just be a friendly visitor.

Hours: 2 hours a week/on-going

Requirements:

We have volunteers of all ages including parent/child teams.

If interested, please fill out the following application and select the "CHEER" option. Contact Lisa at ltredici@bergenvolunteer.org with any additional questions.

Bergen Volunteers’ Mentoring program provides individuals with one-on-one support. Our staff and volunteers help mentees learn about the resources available within the community while tapping into their strengths to identify and strive towards specific personal improvement goals.

Our long-term mentoring program runs for 18 months and matches volunteers with:

Volunteers enrolled in our long-term program must be at least 21 years old, complete an interview and criminal background check ($17), as well as attend our training session. Ideal candidates are great listeners, non-judgmental, resourceful, and have a generous heart. During the 18 month commitment period, volunteers are expected to meet with their mentees twice per month for 2 hours each get-together.

We’re looking for male volunteers with a youthful, energetic spirit to mentor boys ages 10–21 and help them reach their full potential. To be considered, please open the link below in a new tab to complete an application. 

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5011418/Community-Programs-Volunteer-Application

We are not taking any more CITs at this time. Only sign up for this if you have been contacted by the Tenafly Nature Center team. 

Counselors-In-Training (CITs) gain valuable experience working with Tenafly Nature Center’s Professional Environmental Educators and children. By assisting the staff, CITs develop the skills to communicate effectively with different age groups while keeping young campers safe and entertained. CITs help to prepare, lead and clean up camp activities for our school break and summer Nature Day Camp sessions throughout the year.

Program Highlights:

Mandatory Training: June 18–19, from 1:00–4:00 pm

Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Summer Commitment: Minimum of two weeks

Role Responsibilities: Helping prepare, lead, and clean up daily camp activities

Program Benefits: Valuable leadership and resume-building experience Community service credit Opportunities to mentor and inspire younger campers Skill development in teamwork, communication, and outdoor education

Space is limited.

After you have signed up through Bergen Volunteers, please fill out our CIT Application. You will not be considered for this position without signing up through Bergen Volunteers, AND sending in a completed application. 

CIT Application

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is the largest consumer organization of blind individuals in the state of New Jersey. Our organization is made up of blind people, families, professionals, educators, advocates, and community supporters working together to help blind individuals live the lives they want through education, advocacy, technology, mentorship, and independence training. We have well-established local chapters, committees, groups, and programs throughout the state, along with a team of dedicated leaders who are trained to provide services to newly blind people, assist with their adjustment to vision loss, and help them acquire the skills needed to thrive independently. Our collective knowledge and experiences drive our advocacy efforts, enabling us to work toward long-term positive changes at both the state and national level.

For 50 years, NFBNJ has worked to break down barriers and create opportunities for blind and low vision individuals of all ages throughout New Jersey. Through our statewide programs, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships, we continue to empower individuals to pursue education, employment, leadership, independence, and full participation in society.

This year(from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 through Sunday, October 25, 2026), the NFB of NJ will proudly celebrate its 50th Anniversary State Convention — a landmark event bringing together blind individuals, families, professionals, educators, businesses, advocates, and community leaders from across New Jersey and beyond. Therefore, we are seeking volunteers to support us during the state convention. Following are some of the responsibilities of volunteers:

1.   Volunteers will attend a virtual Zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM to get familiar with the sighted guide techniques for the convention.

2.   Volunteers will assist participants during the hotel registration/check in process on October 21 around 4:00 PM and October 22 around noon and direct them to the designated areas for the convention. at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.

3.   Volunteers will assist during the hotel check-in process with bus participants on October 21 and October 22.

4.   Volunteers will assist during the hotel check-out process on October 25 and help participants to the designated bus area ensuring attendees depart safely and comfortably. The bus will depart from the hotel around 12:00 PM.

5.   Volunteers will assist with convention registration and distribution of materials during the hotel check-in process.

6.   Volunteers will assist participants with navigating the convention venue, including locating session rooms, meeting areas, and key locations.

7.   Volunteers will support attendees with navigation between sessions and events.

8.   Volunteers will provide sighted guidance to participants when requested, helping them move safely and comfortably on escalators or to the elevators.

9.   Volunteers will respond to general questions and connect participants with convention staff when additional assistance is needed.

10.               Volunteers will report to an assigned supervisor throughout the convention and will communicate concerns, completed tasks, and attendee needs in a timely manner. 

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.

Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.

Please sign up to serve with Loving Our Cities Perfecting Plaza Food Pantry here: https://lovingourcities.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?eventGroupId=33f248b873714e84b0e55f6246a24b2f

The Labor & Literacy Library Program (coordinated through grants and the Plainfield Public Library) is recruiting tutors to be placed in various libraries throughout the state to assist patrons with GED, ESL and/or Digital Literacy.  Plainfield Public Library will provide training and support.

Our Forest Defenders are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Training will be provided.

The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants. Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders!

Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.

The following are required in order to be accepted into the volunteer program:

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

Volunteer Position: Pickup & Delivery Driver

Organization: King's Things Food Pantry

Time Commitment: 3–4 days per week, approximately 2 hours per day

King's Things Food Pantry is seeking a dependable and compassionate volunteer to serve as a Pickup & Delivery Driver. This important role provides support and backup for our current Pickup and Delivery volunteer and helps ensure that food reaches families and individuals experiencing food insecurity throughout our community.

Responsibilities

• Pick up donated food from our Retail Rescue partners and transport it safely to King's Things Food Pantry.

• Weigh incoming food donations and accurately record donation weights.

• Monitor and record temperatures of frozen and refrigerated food items to ensure food safety compliance.

• Complete required reporting and documentation for the Food Bank of South Jersey.

• Deliver weekly food supplies to local low-income housing projects.

• Pick up food and supply donations from area organizations, businesses, and community partners as needed.

• Assist in maintaining an organized and efficient donation intake process.

Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

• Access to a reliable SUV, minivan, or other large vehicle with a covered storage area.

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.

• Commitment to treating pantry clients, donors, and community partners with kindness and respect.

Impact

This volunteer position plays a vital role in helping King's Things Food Pantry provide nutritious food to neighbors in need. By ensuring that donated food is collected, handled safely, and delivered where it is needed most, you will make a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of local families.

Assist as greeter and admissions volunteer. Must be friendly and mature.  Can handle simple technology for taking payments. Training will be provided.

 Volunteer needed Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.  Volunteers will work with staff to make a schedule.

To register to volunteer please call Ralph directly at 201-288-6344.

Women's Rights is looking for volunteers to teach computer classes to Spanish speakers. Classes may be on basic computer use, Microsoft Office for beginners, how to send emails, etc.

Volunteer can design a curriculum around their knowledge base.

The closet is currently open 2 mornings a week. Monday and Tuesday. We are hoping we can get a volunteer, once trained, to open a third day, preferably Thursdays. The closet is located at the Methodist church 2 blocks from the Center in Englewood.

The closet is set up as an opportunity for the women who access services, to “shop” for season appropriate clothing including, outerwear, shoes, purses, and belts. All items available at the Closet are donated.

The volunteers support the shopping experience by asking what the individual is shopping for and directing them to sizes and styles. Offering an opportunity to try things on and provide positive uplifting feedback on what they have chosen.

Items are then “Bagged” before the women leave with their choices.

In essence the volunteers provide a shopping experience the same as if they were actually shopping at a, (high end) retailer.

If you speak Spanish that is a plus! But not required.

Conduct tours of museum, meet and greet visitors. Presentation skills helpful but not necessary.  Volunteers take visiting groups of students, Scouts, senior citizens,  and others, providing them with a tour and explanation of all displays and aircrafts.  The museum's focus is on NJ's contributions to aviation.  

Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.  Special tours and birthday parties may be booked on Saturdays and Sundays.

To register to volunteer please call Ralph directly at 201-288-6344.

We are seeking a volunteer that knows sign language to assist at our Haworth Group Home. 

Spectrum for Living is flexible with a volunteers schedule.  

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another chronic illness is one of the most selfless things we can do, but it can also be exhausting.

Through Jewish Family Service of MetroWest’s Respite program, volunteers support caregivers by visiting their loved ones for 2-3 hours once a week or every other week. Each volunteer is matched with a caregiver and their loved one to provide companionship, socialization, and activities such as reading books, watching movies, or playing games depending on the person’s abilities. This allows the caregiver a break while the care recipient still has safety and supervision.

Volunteers must complete a background check. Training on working with clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another chronic illness is provided. For more information, call (973) 637-1762 or mmoyer@jfsmetrowest.org

This service is supported by a grant from The JFNA Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma.

Friendly Visiting

Friendly Visitors are matched with a homebound older adult to meet with in their home weekly. Volunteers provide conversation, companionship, and socialization opportunities.

Volunteers must submit to a background check. The program commitment is 1 hour once a week and the schedule of meetings is flexible. Volunteers are expected to report their hours monthly through the JFSMW Volunteer Tracking system and submit an update of the visit to the program coordinator via our app.

This program covers Essex, Morris, and surrounding counties, but we have the most need for female volunteers to visit homebound women in Essex County.

For more information contact Kathy Mikula at kmikula@jfsmetrowest.org or 973-637-1726.

Tessie’s Touch brings joy & connection to isolated older adults by matching them with a caring volunteer. Together, they can do activities and excursions in the community. Tessie’s Touch is an extension of our traditional Friendly Visiting program and allows us to go above and beyond for our seniors.

Volunteers must submit to a background check. The program commitment is 1 hour once a week and the schedule of meetings is flexible. Volunteers are expected to report their hours monthly through the JFS Volunteer Tracking system and submit an update of the visit to the program coordinator online.

For more information contact Kathy Mikula at kmikula@jfsmetrowest.org or 973-637-1726.

Food Recovery Fellows Volunteer Opportunity (June–December)

Are you looking to stay active, give back, and remain connected to your community? Join Food Recovery Fellows, a six-month service-learning program with Share My Meals.

This unique opportunity is designed for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact through hands-on service and community engagement.

As a Food Recovery Fellow, you’ll work alongside a cohort of peers to support meal recovery routes serving nonprofit partners. Your efforts will help ensure that high-quality surplus food reaches individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Beyond volunteering, you’ll also participate in engaging in-person and virtual sessions exploring topics like food recovery, sustainability, and food security.

Program Details:

Duration: June through December

Training: Provided prior to the start of service

Requirements: Access to a car with valid insurance and a smartphone

Time Commitment:

Weekly meal pickup and delivery routes in Mercer County (~60 minutes)

Monthly learning sessions (August–October), with varying lengths depending on content and activities

If you’re ready to make a difference while building connections and learning alongside others, we encourage you to apply and become part of this meaningful community experience.

Interested volunteers can sign up here: https://forms.gle/cyJSQEwW3RMGgDuF6

Volunteer Opportunity – Food Rescue and Delivery

Share My Meals is seeking volunteers to help recover surplus meals and deliver them to those in need. Volunteers pick up meals from a professional kitchen in New Brunswick and deliver them to a nearby nonprofit organization serving individuals in need. The drive between locations is ~20-minutes and includes a quick stop to collect empty containers from the nonprofit before pickup.

Please note: Volunteer opportunities occur on weekday mornings and afternoons.

Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and a smartphone for the tracking app. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20-30lbs.

Training and insulated bags are provided.

A volunteer is needed to assist with light physical labor. Nothing hard or taxing just able to do yard work, assist with simple maintenance tasks and cleanup chores. Their efforts would be directed/coordinated by our experienced staff.

Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.  

To register to volunteer please call Ralph directly at 201-288-6344.

The PFF Walk unites the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) community in raising funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Join us as we walk together toward a cure!

Held at Liberty State Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the PFF Walk - NYC Metro offers two course options (one or two miles) along a stunning waterfront pathway with views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline. After the walk, we invite participants to stay for a celebration with family-friendly activities and light refreshments.

Provide support for the PFF Walk by volunteering! Sign up to volunteer using our SignUpGenius form or contact us at PFFWalk@pulmonaryfibrosis.org to learn more about our day-of volunteer opportunities which include:

Volunteers are needed to help at the food pantry on Saturday from 8:00 - 10:30am. Volunteers will help put donated food out on pantry shelves and help hand out food. 

You do not need to sign up for every Friday. Must be able to get to the food pantry, transportation is not provided. Service hours for the hours worked only available if needed. 

The pantry operates Rain, snow and shine.

Please call 201-833-4502 to volunteer.

The closet is currently open 2 mornings a week. Monday and Tuesday. We are hoping we can get a volunteer, once trained, to open a third day, preferably Thursdays. The closet is located at the Methodist church 2 blocks from the Center in Englewood.

The closet is set up as an opportunity for the women who access services, to “shop” for season appropriate clothing including, outerwear, shoes, purses, and belts. All items available at the Closet are donated.

The volunteers support the shopping experience by asking what the individual is shopping for and directing them to sizes and styles. Offering an opportunity to try things on and provide positive uplifting feedback on what they have chosen.

Items are then “Bagged” before the women leave with their choices.

In essence the volunteers provide a shopping experience the same as if they were actually shopping at a, (high end) retailer.

If you speak Spanish that is a plus! But not required.

Home Friends is a visitor program for older adults or people with limiting health conditions. This program was created in 1987 in response to a growing need for companionship and support for home-based older adults in Princeton and nearby communities.

Volunteers can do a variety of things during weekly home visits such as: walk together, read and sort mail, exchange stories about life experiences, or pursue mutually shared interests. Some volunteers bring library books, share a movie, help with technology, or work in the garden together.

Home Friends was designed to complement and support, rather than replace, the role of family and paid caregivers.

Once matched with an older adult, we ask that you meet at least one hour a week to build a good relationship that the person can rely on. 

Those who are bilingual or multilingual are greatly encouraged to apply. This opportunity is best suited for individuals over 40 years old and those with flexibility during the work week.

Please complete CMAP volunteer registration: https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/home-friends

A Furniture Store volunteer shall

Very light cleaning, like running a vacuum may be included in the duties.

Remember that all profits fund our food pantry which serves the 5 communities of the Kingsway Regional School District.  Swedesboro, Woolwich Twp, East Greenwich Twp, South Harrison Twp and Logan Twp. 

Responsibilities: Seeking caring and open minded individuals to support 10-19 year olds in our summer program- assisting staff/interns in meal prep, academic hour, sporting events, arts & crafts, STEM/coding, etc

Dates/Times:  Monday-Tuesday ; 1pm-6pm or 4:30pm -9:30pm (varied shifts available!)

Wednesday: 12pm-5pm (varied shifts available!)

Happy to work around volunteer's availability/schedule

Ages: 17 & up

We will reach out with additional information.

Our Faerie Trail Caretakers are special helpers that make our faerie trail kept looking nice and whimsical, and provide our visitors with a fun passive exhibit to enjoy.

We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping care for our Faerie trail. Volunteers will be asked to use their artistic and craft skills to maintain this creative exhibit while making sure the fae folk are happy with their forest community. This can be a fun opportunity for families, teens, or adults young or old!

Training will be provided.

Thrift Store Volunteer duties include

Volunteers must have good customer relations skills. A working knowledge of Spanish would be helpful but not required

Our motto is  "To Feed and Clothe the Needy"  All profits from sales fund our Food Pantry located in the back of the building. We service monthly clients, process emergency relief for utilities and provide food and clothing for the homeless of our community. We treat all of our customers with respect and a smile.

Be the leader who turns good intentions into meaningful action. Project Coordinators (PCs) are the backbone of Jersey Cares’ community-based volunteer initiatives. As a PC, you’ll serve as a volunteer leader and ambassador, guiding groups of volunteers through impactful service projects that strengthen New Jersey communities.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading people, organizing experiences, and making things happen—whether you’re building new skills or bringing leadership experience you already have.

As a PC, you will:

We’re looking for volunteer leaders who have:

Leadership experience is helpful—but not required.

We provide training and support every step of the way.

Time Commitment:

This role is flexible and designed to fit alongside work, school, or other commitments. Lead with Purpose.

Inspire Others. Create Impact. Project Coordinators provide the organization, leadership, and energy behind Jersey Cares’ service projects. Join a team of enthusiastic volunteer leaders and help turn community needs into meaningful action.

Comfort Zone Camp needs mental health professionals to assist with our camper screening process.  Screening interviews are conducted by phone with the camper’s parent or guardian. They are a series of questions designed to obtain as much information as possible so that we can best serve and supervise the campers during the program, ensuring the timing is right in terms of their grief journey, and help to determine if CZC is an appropriate fit for the camper’s situation. Screenings may last anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. To be eligible, you must have a degree in social work, therapy, counseling, or a related field.

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is seeking volunteers to assist with various projects during the week in Bergen and Passaic County. Tasks may include general construction including carpentry, painting, etc. and other handy work to help our community. If you’re skilled or just eager to lend a hand, we’d love to have you join us!

Contact us today to get involved!

Pony Power Therapies is looking for volunteers to assist with our therapeutic riding lessons. Volunteers with and without horse experience are welcome. 

***We are looking for lead walkers (handle horses during lessons; previous horse experience required) and side walkers (support rider's during lessons; no horse experience required) Sunday mornings and Monday through Thursday afternoons from January 4th - February 26th.   

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 
Our lesson volunteers assist during therapeutic riding sessions for people with disabilities or life challenges.

Lead walker volunteers must have previous horse experience, but no horse experience is required for side walkers.

How long is a shift? 
1.5-2 hours, once a week (or more, if you'd like!)

Can my teenager volunteer? 
Yes! We welcome volunteers ages 14 years and up.
 

Apply & see available shifts

Visit ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001

We need volunteers to help create informational packets and condom packets to distribute to the community. This person could ideally work in an assembly line to create several packets.

If you are interested, please respond with your availability for the rest of the month.

Family Promise Youth Council - Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Family Promise of Bergen County's Youth Council for the Homeless provides teen volunteer opportunities designed for high school students in Bergen County who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families with children facing homelessness and hunger in our community. Throughout the school year, the Youth Council meets monthly and participates in various volunteer and service opportunities that support Family Promise.

The first Family Promise Youth Council meeting for the 2025-26 school year will be held in September.

For more information, questions, and to learn about getting involved, please email Youth Council Director Alina Albano at familypromiseyouthcouncil@gmail.com.

Teen Volunteering Opportunities include:

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's life? Million Reasons is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer tutors to help young learners discover the wonderful world of learning.

Handy Heroes help maintain Flat Rock on an as needed basis! These volunteers will help with a variety of projects from cleaning litter from the trails to blowing leaves from the cattle guard.

There are no specific commitments for this position

However, here are some of the possible jobs that will be available to those in this position:

On Call Heroes (On an as-needed basis): Be placed on a list of heroes we can call on to help us shovel on snowy days and help with other day of needs.

Litterbug Heroes (At your leisure): Help clean up trails and empty full trashcans at Jones Rd.

Repair Heroes (At your convenience): Consult the list of minor repairs that need to be done in and around our building and grounds.

Trail Heroes (On a semi-regular basis): Help distribute woodchips on muddy/flooded trails and help replace water bars to keep our trails from eroding due to weather.

There are no specific requirements to be a Handy Hero!

However, some beneficial abilities would be:

Ability to use power and manual tools (hammer, drill, leaf blower, etc.)

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Good balance and able to walk up hill

Willing to get dirty

Provide an invaluable service to Flat Rock

Work with your hands and get out in nature

Assist the Operating Room staff with room turnover, transporting items, stocking supplies and clerical duties.

Volunteer Opportunity – Food Rescue and Delivery

Share My Meals is seeking volunteers to help recover surplus meals and deliver them to those in need. Volunteers pick up meals from a professional kitchen in Newark and deliver them to a nearby nonprofit organization serving individuals in need. The drive between locations is ~20-minutes and includes a quick stop to collect empty containers from the nonprofit before pickup.

Please note: Volunteer opportunities occur on weekday mornings and afternoons. The schedule for this route is to be determined, but interested volunteers are encouraged to get started by completing our volunteer application.

Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and a smartphone for the tracking app. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20-30lbs.

Training and insulated bags are provided.

Volunteer Opportunity – Food Rescue and Delivery

Share My Meals is seeking volunteers to help recover surplus meals and deliver them to those in need. Volunteers pick up meals from a professional kitchen in Camden and deliver them to a nearby nonprofit organization serving individuals in need. The drive between locations is ~20-minutes and includes a quick stop to collect empty containers from the nonprofit before pickup.

Please note: Volunteer opportunities occur on weekday mornings and afternoons. The schedule for this route is to be determined, but interested volunteers are encouraged to get started by completing our volunteer application.

Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and a smartphone for the tracking app. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20-30lbs.

Training and insulated bags are provided.

Travelers Aid at Newark Liberty International Airport is seeking volunteers to welcome passengers and provide information regarding a variety of travel-related services. This is an excellent opportunity to be a welcoming ambassador for travelers from all over the world, improve your communication skills and gain experience assisting and working with people. Travelers Aid volunteers greet passengers with a smile and provide any tips needed to navigate the airport.

Volunteers are placed at key locations throughout the airport. We require a minimum of 5 month service (one 4 hour shift per week or at least 2 shifts per month). Shifts are 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm, Monday-Friday and free parking is available. Please contact us at (973) 623-5052 or email newarkinfo@travelersaid.org to arrange a tour of our program!

Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and support healthier communities. We envision a community where every individual is safe, strong, and thriving and can reach their innate potential. We provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and families, and offer alcohol and drug prevention education and recovery support.

At Children’s Aid and Family Services, we believe that volunteers are the backbone of our agency. As an organization founded by volunteers in 1899, we embrace the philosophy that it takes a village to help improve the lives of vulnerable children, young adults, and families in our community. Whether you are an individual or part of a group of committed citizens, we would love to work with you! Some ways to help:

Special Events Volunteer

     •  Help at a special event or celebration for members of STRIVE, as needed. STRIVE is our day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and support healthier communities. We envision a community where every individual is safe, strong, and thriving and can reach their innate potential. We provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and families, and offer alcohol and drug prevention education and recovery support.

At Children’s Aid and Family Services, we believe that volunteers are the backbone of our agency. As an organization founded by volunteers in 1899, we embrace the philosophy that it takes a village to help improve the lives of vulnerable children, young adults, and families in our community. Whether you are an individual or part of a group of committed citizens, we would love to work with you! Some ways to help:

Volunteer at The Depot gift shop located in Midland Park, NJ

Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and support healthier communities. We envision a community where every individual is safe, strong, and thriving and can reach their innate potential. We provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and families, and offer alcohol and drug prevention education and recovery support.

At Children’s Aid and Family Services, we believe that volunteers are the backbone of our agency. As an organization founded by volunteers in 1899, we embrace the philosophy that it takes a village to help improve the lives of vulnerable children, young adults, and families in our community. Whether you are an individual or part of a group of committed citizens, we would love to work with you! Some ways to help:

Host a community drive with your friends, school or scout troop.

Attention TEENS! **PLEASE NOTE** Since the teens are the ones who will be volunteering with this program, I need to hear from them directly, not from the parents/guardians.  The teens are the ones who need to reach out to me to request an application. 

Applications for the RISE program are almost ready ; please have teens who are interested in volunteering this Summer, reach out to me directly to request an application.  The teens need to do this themselves, not parents or guardians.

RISE (Reflections InterACTive Summer Experience)  is the spinoff of the Reflections school year program, which addresses a variety of issues through the use of improvisational theatre.

This is a FREE program, funded by the County of Bergen.

Teens can earn volunteer hours and acquire leadership skills and have fun, all at the same time.

This Summer,  RISE 2026 will be on Tuesday nights, starting  on July 7th and will run until August 25th.

TIME: 5:45pm-7:45pm

WHERE: 1 Bergen County Plaza – Hackensack, NJ

THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM – THIS MEANS THAT RISE CAST MEMBERS ATTEND WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND EACH WEEK.

We  will also have other opportunities for RISE participants to earn volunteer hours by attending workshops that we will be leading. This will be explained to them once they are part of the RISE program. Again, this is on a “drop in“ basis, in that cast members attend the events that meet their availability.

To be part of RISE 2026, one needs to have just finished 8th grade, all the way to just graduating high school.

They also must be Bergen County residents.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment! Join the anti-sexual violence movement and learn how to support survivors of sexual violence in Middlesex County by volunteering for our Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) Program.

CSVAs are trained to answer the 24-hour hotline and accompany survivors to forensic examinations, police stations, and court. CSVAs provide emotional support, information, and referrals to survivors and their loved ones to help them understand their rights and what options and resources are available to them.

The Center for Empowerment provides a free 40+ hour training for those age 18 and over who are interested in becoming an advocate. No experience is necessary, and bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Volunteers must live in or near Middlesex County, complete a background check, and have their own reliable transportation and cell phone. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer application at this link. For more information about the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate program, call us at 732-321-1189 ext. 321 or email the Advocate Coordinator at advocate@co.middlesex.nj.us

We are a nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs. Our mission is to strengthen families and the community through education in order to reduce isolation, build connections within and between families, and throughout the community. We would like any type of help we can receive.

Job Description:

on your personal email and give us a call to our office at 973-766-2406. Please do not contact us through Indeed. Thank you.

Website: https://www.wafaaorganization.org/

Phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenandFamilyAscendingAssociation

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_dBQugc7bM

Brochure: http://wafaaorganization.org/pdf/brochure.pdf

Please Note: The Internship could be paid or unpaid. Depending on your experience, Other determinants include the major, Semester and if one qualifies with any of our programs. Please see the link below as one of ways of qualifying for paid internships

https://www.montclair.edu/chss/student-services/career-development/chss-unpaid-internship-scholarship/

Other qualifications for the paid internships is if one is a senior citizen. We also have paid internships through our programs.

For more details, please email us at wafaa@wafaaorganization.org or wafaa7@gmail.org on your personal email and give us a call to our office at 973-766-2406. Please do not contact us through any other format. Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Benefits:

Work Location: Remote

We are a nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs Our mission is to strengthen families and the community through education in order to reduce isolation, build connections within and between families, and throughout the community.

We are looking for pre-licensed or associates candidates who need clinical/hours for licensure. Must be working on licensure for social work, counseling or mental health.

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Job Description for Volunteers and Interns:

Assist in fundraising and event organizing.

Be active in relations between volunteer’s school and the organization

Raise awareness of the organization at your college/university by distributing brochures, flyers, notifying them of events, etc.

Attend events and meetings as per director’s instruction and report the proceedings.

Spread the word with family, friends, and neighbors.

Answer phone calls and register clients.

Attend events and meetings as per director’s instruction and report the proceedings.

Draft letters and memos as well as grant writing.

If bilingual help translating oral and verbal communications and documents.

Help in office management and record keeping.

Help children with homework.

Find client’s jobs.

Assist in counseling individuals dealing with anger management.

Educate individuals on cultural tolerance.

Volunteer time at food pantries.

Perform any other tasks assigned by the director.

Research

Writing skills

Non-paid

Website: http://wafaaorganization.org/

phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenandFamilyAscendingAssociation

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_dBQugc7bM

Brochure: http://wafaaorganization.org/pdf/brochure.pdf

Please Note: The Internship could be paid or unpaid. Depending on your experience, Other determinants include the major, Semester and if one qualifies with any of our programs. Please see the link below as one of ways of qualifying for paid internships

https://www.montclair.edu/chss/student-services/career-development/chss-unpaid-internship-scholarship/

Other qualifications for the paid internships is if one is a senior citizen.We also have paid internships through our programs.

For more details, please email us at wafaa@wafaaorganization.org or wafaa7@gmail.org on your personal email and give us a call to our office at 973-766-2406. Please do not contact us through any other format. Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Work Location: Remote

Job description for volunteers and interns:

Assist in fundraising and event organizing

Be active in relations between volunteer's schools and the organization

Notary Public Services Assist in counseling domestic abuse perpetrators in anger

Assist in counseling individuals dealing with anger management.

Assist in counseling parenting classes

Raise awareness of the organization at your college/university by distributing brochures, flyers and notifying them of the events etc.

Attend events and meetings as per director's instruction and report the proceedings

Spread the word with friends, families and neighbors

Draft letters and memos as well as grant writing if bilingual, help translating oral communications and documents

Help in office management and record keeping

Help children with homework

Find clients jobs

Educate individuals on cultural tolerance

Volunteer time at food pantries

Perform any other task assigned by the director -Fundraising -Grant writing -Supervision of volunteers -Contacting officials -Reporting to courts

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Work Location: Remote