Needs From: Volunteer NJ!

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from a school in Morristown and deliver them to Nourish.NJ (also in Morristown) on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm (~10 minute drive). Volunteers can choose which day (Wednesdays or Fridays) works best for their own schedule.

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023;  https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure.

Every year Katie's House collects toys, games and gift cards (no stuffed animals please) to be given to children in the hospital with cancer.  The toys are given out at their holiday party and extras are used during the year for special occasions like birthdays or just to brighten up a bad day. 

Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs here in Passaic County and across the globe.

* Note: to participate in this opportunity, please "Respond" here on volunteerpassaic.org AND register as a volunteer on our website. Reach out to Lindsay with any questions. Thanks!

Friendly Visits

Simply put, these volunteers visit with our residents. Walk with a resident around the premises. Talk about politics, current events, the theater, or books. Play trivia, Scrabble, cards, or a board game. Host bingo. Bring your favorite aromatherapy oils to share. Paint our female residents' nails. If you can think of it, chances are our residents will enjoy it!

Volunteer to Help Beautify Our Gardens

By volunteering your time to assist with gardening, planting flowers, trimming shrubs, and maintaining our outdoor spaces, you'll play a vital role in keeping our gardens beautiful all year round.

The Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated older adults who may not otherwise receive many visits or have much contact with people outside of the care provided to them. Friendly Visitors visit the client’s home, once a week, during weekdays, for at least an hour, to spend time conversing or engaging with the client in other activities like playing games or a musical instrument.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Program Overview: Our Kosher Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. In addition to receiving seven nutritionally balanced meals weekly, volunteers also deliver vital human contact and conversation, while also taking the opportunity to check on a senior’s health status and conditions in their home. Drivers pick up the meals in Teaneck and deliver the meals to up to five clients. Routes are available throughout Bergen County and take into consideration the location of the volunteer's home. We have an increased need for drivers in Ft. Lee.

Time Commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours once per week during the day.

Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have a clean driving record and car insurance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) is a nine-month work and social skills training program that offers part-time jobs to adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to act as RAISE Job Coaches for three hours per week. (Training will be provided.) Volunteers must be physically able to help with basic work tasks. 

[Commitment: 3 hours per week for a 6-9 months. Occasional days that the volunteer is unable to make it, is acceptable, but typically seeking the 3 hours per week commitment.]

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Looking for volunteers to help us with some interior painting to update our homes. Grab some friends and let's have some fun while volunteering!

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up prepared meal donations from Edison on Tuesdays and/or Fridays at 11am and deliver them to a nonprofit organization in New Brunswick (~20 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up prepared and pre-packaged meal donations from Burlington on Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to a senior living community in Bordentown (~15 minute drive). Volunteers will also ensure food is set up and ready for residents to pick up.

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a volunteer! Our programs are free of charge and are offered to children ages 7-17.

Comfort Zone is a lot like regular camp! It’s fun. It has all the traditional parts of camp-archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, bonfires, s’mores and more! A unique part of Comfort Zone is that we also work to help kids with their grief. You don’t need to have experienced a loss or have any clinical background.

During this four-hour volunteer training session, you will meet Comfort Zone staff, campers, and volunteers who will explain what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children and teens. You will receive education about childhood bereavement and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.

There are many volunteer opportunities within Comfort Zone Camp:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We have a need for volunteers in the following roles:

Community Outreach Volunteer - Responsible for aiding program with reaching out to the community by attending community meetings/events, canvasing community areas, and assisting Coordinator with partnership development.
 
General/Daily Operations Volunteer - Responsible for general tasks within and around the center. Provides staff with assistance preparing for workshops, events, and activities. Also, to aid with overall organization of the center.
 
Family Engagement Volunteer - Responsible for assisting Family Partner staff members with family engagement and creating a comfortable atmosphere for all participants entering the center.

The Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where residents can go for family support, information, and services. We offer fun activities, informational workshops, and opportunities to learn and grow for people of all ages!

If you have a few hours to dedicate each week to helping families, we can find a place for you!

Please complete our volunteer interest form to provide information about yourself, your availability, and your interests so we can find the most meaningful volunteer role for you!

Building Bridges Family Success Center is located at 180 White Horse Pike Clementon, NJ 08021.

Community Connections is located at 1324 Little Gloucester Road Blackwood, NJ 08012.

Check our website for hours of operation! 

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up pre-packaged meal donations from Egg Harbor Township on Thursdays at 2:30pm and deliver them to a food pantry in Atlantic City (~15 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2pm and deliver them to a soup kitchen in Asbury Park (~15 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: food pickup and delivery requires heavy lifting.

Volunteer Requirements:

Living Proof Recovery Centers help individuals find their personal path to a life of recovery. Living Proof Recovery Centers - in five convenient locations across New Jersey - are volunteer-driven places of support for all members of the recovery community.

Help an adult learn to read, write, and communicate in English. Become a literacy tutor!
All activities conducted virtually during the pandemic.

First, attend a Virtual Information Session to Learn More. 

Next, Complete the Virtual Tutor Training Workshop:

Upon completion of training, tutors will be matched with an adult students in need of ESL tutoring. Tutoring is usually held at the local libraries in Somerset County, or virtually.

To learn more:
Visit: LiteracySomerset.org
Call: (908) 725-5430
Email: info@literacysomerset.org

You do not need to have a medical background to be an interpreter.

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

We will reach out with additional information.

The Board of Trustees steadfastly serve as our community leaders.
Together, they lead and oversee many aspects of TNC. 

We are currently looking for people who wish to volunteer as Committee Members and/or Board Trustees with expertise in Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Nonprofit HR. Your active participation is welcomed!

Schedule: Be prepared to spend approximately 5 hours per month on TNC business. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings (approximately 1-2 hours each), and/or volunteer work.Age: Ages 21+Minimum Requirement: 1 year commitment for Committee Members and 3 year commitment for Board Members

TNC Committee Volunteers and the Board of Trustees Are Expected To:

United Way of Northern New Jersey is building an online library of stories being read by people of all ages in our community.  We need volunteers like YOU to be a virtual reader and a virtual Book Buddy! 

Please sign up to volunteer to share your time and a much-loved children's story and your love of reading with early readers in our area.  We will send you the Book Buddies Toolkit to assist you and other interested volunteers in how to record yourself reading young children's books.  The online Guide can be accessed through this Form:  21VirtualBookBuddies. or by registering for this project.

Participating is easy!  The time needed is about an hour to 90 minutes to plan and record yourself reading one children's story, depending on how much you choose to rehearse the reading.  You will submit your recording via WeTransfer, which make it easy to upload your video and send to us.

Book Buddies is an ongoing project, so feel free to sign up and submit as many recordings of reading children's books as you wish.  We are also encouraging people to read stories in other languages, especially in Spanish (the books themselves do not need to be Spanish-language books).  Please contact us for more information about submitting a recording in a language other than English.

Thank you for helping to promote early reading and the love of reading with new readers!

Discovering the wonder of how something works can be the spark that ignites a child’s enthusiasm for learning. The world of science provides unlimited potential.  In the time it takes to have lunch, employees can create a STEM kit and help light that spark in a child’s imagination!

A STEM kit is comprised of a book, supplemental materials and all of the items necessary to complete an age appropriate science experiment.  STEM kits give teachers, child care workers and parents ready-to-use tools to unlock the possibilities for a child’s future in science, math and related fields.

This is a fun and interesting team-building project and has a long-term positive impact for children in our community.

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.  

We constantly have needs to network with businesses and community organizations that have similar goals.  We need highly motivated individuals who can help identify: contact information, parameter of engagement, and available resources to share and to compile data of such.

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 is always in need of a list of volunteers (adults 18+) who would be willing to come in on short notice to help assemble packets for our prevention team, outreach projects, and or events.

[Currently in Need of people to help with Flyer Posting]  [Currently in need of a Volunteer Wed. 4-6:30 Hot Food Distribution]

These opportunities are normally during the weekdays M-F,  M&W 5-7p, and rarely on a weekend special event.

Please let us know if we can add your name to this list.

[Currently We Need Safe Sex Packets to Be Made Up for the Prevention Team]

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 Elke D.

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.

Buddies of NJ is a non-profit organization located in Hackensack, NJ.  We currently serve the HIV/AIDS communities by offering services such as Medical and Non-Medical Case Management, Mental Health, Substance Use, Dental, Medical Transportation, Food Pantry and many more.

We are looking for receptionist volunteers to work Monday thru Friday either 9:00 - 1:00 OR 1:00 - 5:00. 

Duties will include answering phones, greeting and light clerical work as needed. 

Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), personable and professional.

Thank You,

Abraham Corsino 

Operations Manager 

201-489-2900 x122

C: 201-566-4693 

Buddies of NJ is an HIV/AIDS Resource Center for Bergen and Passaic County.

Needed:  Nurse Assistant who has basic knowledge with medical terminology and is comfortable with diverse cultures and the LGBTQ Community.

Looking for a professional person who can donate regular hours assisting in our accounting department.

Ideal candidate would be a retired professional looking to give back to the community.  Also a younger person with self initiative and good work skills.  This person should be able to just jump right in with a little bit of instruction.  

It is preferred person can file hard and computer files correctly; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; and General Knowledge of Quick Books.

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.

We need volunteers to come on Fridays (weather permitting) from 10am to 2pm 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: Elke D.

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

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

230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Each event is unique in nature and needs volunteers in the following areas: planning (start to end), promoting under direction of event manager, donation and prized organization, ‘day of’ set-up and clean-up, ticket collectors, greeters, raffles sales, table organization, cooks, servers, performers and artists, security and other misc. These are pretty much staples at our events.

There are other annual events held ran by other organizations with or for Buddies of NJ, Inc. We need help with these events as well.

Identify the talents you have and let us know in an email to: ray@njbuddies.org

We will call you when the event(s) roll around.

MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WEEKDAYS

Meals on Wheels of Mercer County works to assist individuals to maintain independence, dignity, health and well-being by providing comprehensive nutrition services and helping ease social isolation.  Most of our participants are seniors and homebound.  Our service area is Ewing, Trenton, Lawrenceville, Hamilton, Princeton, East Windsor, West Windsor and Hightstown. 

Our volunteers deliver meals every day, Monday through Friday between 10am-12:00pm.  Volunteers pick up meals at Rider University in Lawrenceville and follow a route that takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete.  Volunteers enjoy getting to know the participants, and the participants appreciate the meal and the daily conversation. 

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 
Garden Crew volunteers support Pony Power's half-acre Farm in the Forest food production garden. Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering and harvesting.

How long is a shift? 
Shifts are typically 1 hour, 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.

Travel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. The first step is to join the Future Travel Leaders Network by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

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. 

Hospice Patients in Need of Volunteer Companions

Embracing HospiceCare is looking for volunteers who are interested in becoming Patient Companions, Pet Therapy, & Musician/Singers. You don’t need a medical background or hospice experience; all you need is a caring heart and a willingness to make a difference in the life of a terminally ill patient. Volunteers will receive special training to serve as Patient Companions. As a Patient Companion, volunteers will have the opportunity to read to patients, play chess or checkers, help to make a scrapbook or write letters – or simply provide a loving, calming presence to a patient in need. A Patient Companion’s duties depend on the patient’s unique needs and interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to give back to their community. Positions are available in Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. To learn more, please contact our volunteer director, Gail Rabstein, at 732-974-2545 or via email at grabstein@ehcnj.com.

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!

Needs to be able to manage updates to various social media

Tenafly Nature Center is seeking an experienced metal detector enthusiast to assist us with 2 tasks. 

1. The tracking and mapping of a mystery discharge pipe.

2. Scouting for artifacts relating to the agricultural and land use history of the TNC preserve. 

TNC staff have no metal detecting experience so training would not be provided, but staff would be able to show you the locations for each task. 

In approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life as a volunteer BILINGUAL advocate. More than fifty percent of children in the Passaic and Union County foster care system identify as Latinx. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to advocate for their rights.

When a child enters foster care, he or she is assigned a dedicated, trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from the CASA of Passaic and Union County Program. The child’s advocate ensures that their individual needs remain a priority while they move through the child welfare system and the family court. CASAs work one-on-one with the abused or neglected child, gathering information from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers in order to make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Did you know that close more than children and youth in Union County spent time in foster care last year? And almost fifty percent of them identify as Latinx.

These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, bilingual adults on their side to provide advocacy and caring during such a tumultuous time.

You can be that person for about 15 hours per month.

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed. CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children. You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need. For approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. We hope you join us (and children in foster care do, too)!

Did you know that close to 600 children and youth in Passaic and Union Counties spent time in foster care last year?

These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, caring adults on their side to provide advocacy and support during such a tumultuous time.

You can be that person with only 15 hours per month.

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed.

CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.

You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need.

In just about 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. The next volunteer training begins in October. We hope you join us!

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Follow these five steps to become a CASA volunteer. Email Staff@casaacc.org or call (609) 601-7800 for more information.

Step 1: Attend a monthly Information Session - Register Now! or click here for a schedule of upcoming Information Sessions.

Step 2: Apply, via an online application, to be accepted into training. Apply to volunteer 

Step 3: Complete all of your pre-training paperwork, including an interview and background check.

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. See the next 2023 training dates!

Step 5: After a full training session of 35 hours is completed, and all of your paperwork is completed and cleared, you are sworn in as an official court advocate and will be assigned your first case.

Join the RTNJ Board of Directors. Looking to give back but have limited time? There is actually no better return on your nonprofit time investment than through board service. The impact you can make with just three to five hours of board service a month is dramatically higher than what can be accomplished with two or three hours of direct service because you're focusing on the big picture and making a lasting impact in the community.

Requirements (flexible based on candidate):

RTNJ Offices located in the rear of Ponds Reformed Church - 341 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ.

Current Openings Include

Fund Development Chair

Secretary

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!

This opportunity is currently full! You may submit an application and we will contact you in the future.

We will reach out with additional information.

Our Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are crucial to the health of our animal ambassadors.

Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning & changing water dishes, and cleaning & maintaining the aviary habitats for our non-releasable birds of prey (ex. owls, hawks). Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers must be comfortable around the animals they are caring for and with the diets they will be offering to the animals. Our birds of prey typically eat deceased rodents. It is a messy job and you must love birds! 

Training will be provided.

Accompany our staff or go it alone - outreach at health fairs and public events, share information about CONTACT's services, recruit client and volunteers. 

Work with us in our small office located in Northfield, a day (or part of a day) per week or as available to create new client welcome packets, update excel and other databases of client and volunteer information, update files with new address and other information, etc.

Join us in making a change in the lives of older adults in need.

Every day, our staff is connecting older adults to the health, housing, and financial resources they need to survive and thrive in ways that honor their choices, preferences, and dignity.

The Bright Side Family is a nonprofit that provides affordable housing, affordable assisted living, and support services that respond to the changing needs and preferences of low-and-moderate-income older adults

 https://www.thebrightsidefamily.org

If you’re looking to do amazing things in support the needs of older adults in your community and you think we’d benefit from your experience and qualifications, we want to hear from you!

The Bright Side Family Responsibilities of Board Members:

The Board of Directors serves as the leadership body of the organization and is responsible for determining the organization's mission and purpose, strategic planning, providing fiduciary oversight, monitoring the organizations programs and services, fundraising and development and selecting and evaluating the Executive Director.

Individual Board members are expected to:

Desired Assets and Skills

We review a candidate’s professional background, overall skills, and contact networks to assess their ability to fulfill two key Board functions of governance and fundraising. Prior board experience is an asset, but we look for relevant experience that demonstrates leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Time and Financial Commitments

Our Board Directors serve as volunteers only (i.e., not paid) as in the majority of boards.

Next steps:

Schedule a tour or call to share more about your interests by reaching out to bwilson@brightsidemanor.org – Please send your related experience in a summary format.

In approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life as a volunteer BILINGUAL advocate. More than fifty percent of children in the Passaic and Union County foster care system identify as Latinx. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to advocate for their rights.

When a child enters foster care, he or she is assigned a dedicated, trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from the CASA of Passaic and Union County Program. The child’s advocate ensures that their individual needs remain a priority while they move through the child welfare system and the family court. CASAs work one-on-one with the abused or neglected child, gathering information from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers in order to make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Did you know that close to 600 children and youth in Passaic and Union Counties spent time in foster care last year?

These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, caring adults on their side to provide advocacy and support during such a tumultuous time.

You can be that person with only 15 hours per month.

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed.

CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.

You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need.

In just about 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. The next volunteer training begins in October. We hope you join us!

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Looking for a fun volunteer activity that you can do with your friends, co workers or family members?  Would you like to meet the families you are helping? If you answered yes then this is an opportunity perfect for you!

Each night a different volunteer group comes to the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey to prepare dinner for the families staying at our House. The process is very simple.

Once you volunteer to do this you will be ready to schedule another date.  The families truly appreciate having dinner ready for them after a long day at the hospital.

Passaic County 4-H is looking to start an art club for youth in Passaic County. We are in need of adult volunteers to help facilitate programming. Knowledge of and passion for art is appreciated. Required to be able to work with youth in grades 4 to 13. This club would meet at least once a month.

If you or someone you know is interested in working with youth, helping to teach a new skill (sewing, 3-D printing, photography, astronomy), lead a STEM program, coordinate a service project, or just help youth improve their public presentation skills then this is the place for you. Passaic County 4-H is seeking volunteers to work with youth in your community. You can lead an activity of interest, facilitate a long-term project, or become a leader of one of our clubs. Passaic County 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to teach important life skills. 

We need your help with our Baby’s Best Start program! Baby's Best Start is a nine week program that works together with parents and family members to ensure baby's get off to the best possible start. Program sessions are on Saturdays from 9:45am-2pm. Childcare is offered during these sessions, and we are in need of volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks while the sessions are taking place. Volunteering activities include: - Spanish translation - Assisting with dinner - Leading themed activities - Reading with one child or a group of children - Assisting the group session facilitator  You can choose to volunteer for one or all of these activities. The children that you will be working with are typically ages 2-8.  This opportunity is perfect for someone who identifies with at least one of the following: -You love working with children,  -You have an interest in early childhood development, -You have an interest in parenting and/or supporting parents be their best selves, -You have a passion for literacy, -You are bilingual (not required), -You want to increase your skills in the areas of social services, parenting, early childhood development, literacy, or family services.

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.

Stein Hospice patients are often bed or chair bound and in need of companionship.  If you have a big heart and want to bring joy into someone's life, volunteer to visit a patient on a weekly basis.  

CASA volunteers are paired with a foster child and get to know that child and his or her circumstances through monthly visits. Information is gathered from teachers, doctors, and social workers and volunteers make recommendations to a court judge based on the child’s needs. Volunteers influence a foster child’s life across many significant and far-reaching life concerns such as medical care, academics, and enrichment activities.  

We ask for a minimum one year commitment, and our volunteers typically spend about 10-15 hours a month on their case.

Learn more here: https://www.hudsoncountycasa.org/become-a-volunteer 

Looking for energetic individuals to volunteer in our Family Room Program.

In addition to the House programs, our mission has expanded into our neighboring communities with our 11 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.   Our Family Rooms, located in the 9 South Jersey hospitals below, are a comfortable place for parents, siblings, and extended family members to take a moment for themselves to rest and refresh while remaining steps away from their child’s bedside.  The rooms provide living room areas with comfortable seating,  refrigerators and microwaves, quick service meals, snacks, and beverages.  Rooms may also include access to TVs, and internet, sleep rooms and full bathrooms in some locations.

https://rmhsnj.org/family-rooms/

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://princetonsenior.wufoo.com/forms/r10xd3po0q996bm/  

Project Appreciation offers a meaningful way for community members to express their gratitude to local first responders by assembling thoughtful treat bags.

You can support Project Appreciation by organizing a collection drive and helping to pack these thank-you bags, which will be distributed to first responders throughout South Jersey. We invite schools, faith-based organizations, corporate groups, and community teams to join this effort in honor and remember September 11, 2001.

Our ambitious goal is to gather enough donations to fill a "thank you" bag for every first responder across all seven counties in South Jersey. It's a significant challenge, but with your support, we’re confident we can achieve it.

To participate, simply register by responding to this need. Once registered, we'll confirm your involvement via email and provide a toolkit with detailed instructions on how to collect, assemble, and donate the items.

The YMCA depends upon volunteers to enrich our programs, facility, and youth experiences. Many youth groups find volunteering weekly or occasionally at the YMCA a great way to build camaraderie and fulfill needed community service hours. Volunteering brings purpose to oneself and the group as they contribute to the good of the community. Contact the YMCA for a work project that suits you or your group.

Common experiences have included: planting gardens, indoor maintenance projects (fitness center care, painting, window cleaning, etc.), outdoor clean up days (landscaping and camp set up), car washes that benefit our scholarship fund, projects with youth: carnivals, science fairs, and gardening initiatives.  Also looking for readers in our childcare center for our literacy program.

Consider the Y for your next groups volunteer mission!

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Looking for someone to help update computers, check connections, problem solve WI-FI.

This is not a regularly scheduled volunteer job, but we need someone to come in when needed.  Mini projects, consultation, answer questions, etc.

 Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Come help maintain Y building inside and/or out with basic upkeep.  Tasks could range from painting walls to cutting grass.  Like to fix things?  There is always something to do here at the Y from basic upkeep to electrical, plumbing, or landscaping! Whether you give 2 hours or 20.  You will welcome at the Y!

Your contribution of time allows for our dollars to be better spent on youth work!

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Greet members and guests, check people in, give tours, take phone calls, make copies, file, assist front desk staff as requested. Maintain front desk cleanliness, brochures and office and lobby upkeep.  Shfts available from 7am-7pm weekdays.

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

The YMCA annually seeks volunteers to serve on its committees and board of directors.  This policy and oversight board meets monthly.  Committees meet quarterly.  Each board member is asked to serve on 1 committee: Finance, Fundraising, Program and Promotion, Building and Grounds or Leadership (HR) and assist with the annual support campaign.  Serving on the YMCA board means supporting the work of the YMCA in 13 Middlesex County communities, clustered around the Brunwicks.  Bring your support and expertise to the YMCA!

Always looking for people who can help provide legal, marketing, IT, finance, planning, construction related areas, human resource, and any field pertinent to operations of a non-profit.  If you have a YMCA background or not, we would like to speak with you!

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

We seek people who are the fixer uppers types, handy men or women who like to keep busy physically in a positive, uplifting atmosphere. Individuals who would volunteer for this position would help keep the YMCA maintained and in good repair. Work can be repair projects, painting, decorating, and plumbing, gardening or simply taking out the trash and vacuuming. We are totally flexible and cater to your interests and time schedule. We also have a building and grounds committee which is ideal for people with professional expertise who may add their time and talents to larger scale YMCA facility projects and decisions.  Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

You belong at the Y!

YMCA Board Committees can use volunteers with expertise in the following areas:   Building and Grounds, Finance, Program and Marketing, Leadership (human resources), and Fundraising.  Committees usually meet quarterly in the evenings.  

The Board of Directors serve as the policy making arm of the YMCA. Share your personal and professional expertise for the good work of the YMCA. Build your resume and experiences. Give back! Learn from others. College students-senior citizens welcome to apply.

 Call Gina at 732-257-4114 or send email and/or resume to gstravic@raritanvalleyymca.org.

Greet patrons and check their IDs for entry.

Assist with answering phones. Ideal hours 11-4 or 4-7pm

Help with basic office work:  photocopies, registration forms, etc.

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Volunteer as you can!  Trim bushes, maintain lawn and gardens. Plant flowers and bushes.

Leaf raking teams need for fall.

Garden planting teams sought for spring.

Decorate for holidays October - December

Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Assist YMCA Business Department with assigned duties in the finance office or front desk services. Assume accountability for tasks assigned such as accounts payable, bank reconciliations, creation of reports, Excel spread sheets, graphs, charts, reviewing files, researching problems. Assist with office work, telephones, graphic art work or share other talents that can help the YMCA. The Y is a fun, congenial place to be. Lots going on at the Y and all your assistance would be appreciated! Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

The Child Care Aide will assist in the planning and implementation of the appropriate program activities and events as assigned. Qualifications: The Child Care Aide must be 15 years of age or older, have the personal qualities needed to work with children and their parents and be sensitive to the needs of others. They should be energetic, creative and have a good knowledge of sports, games, and other age-appropriate activities.

Job Responsibilities: Be part of a child's world! Read, feed, play, and program for children ages 6 weeks-5 years. Volunteer with YMCA staff to: 1. Assist with program activities; set up and clean up. 2. Help supervise children in all assigned activities. 3. Aide with mealtimes and baby feedings.

 Call 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org. 

Volunteers in this position must be able to stand for extended periods of time, possess vision clarity (with the aid of corrective lenses if necessary), possess the ability to climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk and hear. The physical requirements of the position ranges between medium and heavy work. Medium work includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (heavy work exerts up to 100 pounds), and/or up to 20 pounds (50 pounds for heavy work) of force frequently. Medium work includes exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (20 pounds if heavy work) to move objects. 

United Way of Greater Mercer County is seeking volunteers to join the tax prep team. The program provides families and individuals making less than $65,000/year with FREE tax return preparation.

Benefits to the Community
Last year's volunteers prepared over 1,000 free tax returns and provided total refunds of $1.3 million including Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) to working individuals and families as well as those who are 60 years of age and older in our community.

The average adjusted gross income of working individuals and families we serve is $26,000/year. Rising costs of food, housing, and essentials leave families struggling to make ends meet. The savings from tax preparation fees and refunds received are used for basic needs like:

- food
- housing
- healthcare
- childcare
- transportation to their place of employment
- and much more!

To qualify for Federal resources like food assistance (including school lunch and breakfast), health insurance (including Medicaid), college financial aid, and other programs proof of income is required. As a result, tax return filing is crucial to the financial success of many families and individuals. Be a part of this vital resource to increase financial security for struggling families in Mercer County!

Benefits of Volunteering
- Impact your community
- Gain practical experience
 - No prior tax experience is required
- Various roles are available
      - Tax Preparer: train to prepare and review tax returns
      - Greeter: confirm if individuals have all of the documents needed for filing and assist individuals in              filling out an initial intake form (will not be preparing tax returns)
      - Site Coordinator: review tax returns and manage tax site
      - Translator: translate for Spanish-speaking clients
- Become IRS Certified
- Flexible volunteer hours (3-4 hour blocks)
- College students can earn course credits and build up their resumes
- Tax professionals can earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
- Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer (Rising High School Junior/Seniors)

Interested in becoming a tax volunteer?
Volunteers are needed from February 1-April 15, 2025. Free IRS training begins in the Fall of 2024 and test certification is required by January 15, 2025. Tax sites are located throughout Mercer County (exact locations TBD).

Fill out form: https://uwgmc.org/taxvolunteer

We will contact  you with additional information. 

Our Assistant Land Steward are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve.

Assistant Land Stewards are responsible for helping our Land & Facilities Manager maintain a healthy and accessible preserve. They help keep our trails wood chipped, remove invasive plant species, assist with seasonal trail clearance (ex. removing leaves from paths), and other habitat restoration and trail improvement needs. Volunteers may also assist  staff with various routine day-to-day maintenance projects and special one-time projects.

Training will be provided.

HomeWorks is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers who are passionate about educational equity, tutoring, mentoring, and building relationships with HomeWorks scholars. HomeWorks Trenton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a community-based after-school boarding program that includes academic and identity-driven leadership enrichment activities to supplement public schools, equip young women, and build community leaders. HomeWorks fosters a community of young women from Trenton who strive to achieve their full potential and positively impact the world around them.

As a tutor, you will volunteer from 7pm to 8:30pm on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Priority is given to tutors who are available at least two days per week. You must be able to commit to your days throughout the duration of the school year. You must be strong in either math, science, history, or humanities. Our greatest need at the moment is for math tutors; however, tutors in any subject are welcome. 

Tutors should have an interest in and comfort working with 9-12th grade female students. They must be culturally competent and able to honor and respect the beliefs, language, interpersonal styles and behaviors of the individual scholars in our program.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Application Link: https://www.homeworkstrenton.org/volunteer/tutor-volunteer 

In our social media centered world, we need volunteers who are savvy in creating content to share the UWPC story of empowering Passaic County residents.

If you have a passion for making a difference and have experience in short form content creation (reels, Canva graphics, caption writing), then we need YOU!

For more information, contact Bethsaida Olds at bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.

Please note that a portfolio, or a folder of your work, will need to be submitted.

Project Sunshine is an international volunteer-led nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. Our volunteers get firsthand experience of aiding the healing journey of children facing medical challenges through play, which allows for creative expression, creates an outlet for emotion, and minimizes the anxiety or stress the children experience. Project Sunshine volunteers do this through in-hospital visits, packing activity kits, and leading virtual play (TelePlay). We lead programming for medical facilities or disease specific nonprofits. 

Volunteer Opportunity & Application

We are currently seeking volunteers to support our in-person 'Here to Play' volunteer program at medical facility partners across the county. You can view more details about the program here: https://projectsunshine.org/here-to-play

Application: If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your information through Volunteer Match or apply on our website at https://projectsunshine.org/community-volunteer-application

Please email community@projectsunshine.org if you have any questions.

In Person Volunteering: 

In-person Training requirements:

Requirements: 

Qualifications: 

Whether it is watching the smile on a child’s face grow when they yell 'BINGO!’ or seeing them use their brilliant imagination by bringing a ceramic animal to life, Project Sunshine volunteers get a unique experience brightening the lives of children who are going through hard times. 

If you are interested in volunteering with Project Sunshine, please apply on our website or find the application linked here: https://projectsunshine.org/community-volunteer-application?hsLang=en .

Tuesday Meal Recovery: Volunteers are needed to transport meals from The Peck School (Morristown, NJ) to Joi's Angels (East Orange, NJ), Meal pickup in Morristown (any time between 1-2PM), ~25 minute drive to East Orange.

Note: Volunteer must have their own car and a valid driver's license.

Wednesday Meal Recovery: Volunteers needed to transport meals from Gill St. Bernard's School (Peapack, NJ) to Nourish NJ (Victory Gardens, NJ), Meal pickup in Peapack (any time between 2:45 - 3:45PM), ~25 minute drive to Victory Gardens.

Note: Volunteer must have their own car and a valid driver's license.

Friday Meal Recovery: Volunteers needed to transport meals from Gill St. Bernard's School (Peapack, NJ) to Nourish NJ (Victory Gardens, NJ), Meal pickup in Peapack (any time between 2:45 - 3:45PM), ~25 minute drive to Victory Gardens.

Note: Volunteer must have their own car and a valid driver's license.

Math, Advanced Math, Creative and Academic Writing, Public Speaking

Architecture, Hands-on-Science , Nature and Natural Journaling, Physiology and Anatomy (or related topics), Reverse Engineering, Zoology (One or more the the following areas: Animal Cognition; Ornithology, Herpetology; Entomology; Domestic Animals)

Ancient World History, Anthropology, Linguistic, Philosophy and Classical Western Philosophy, Psychology and Psychiachry

Korean, Italian, Norweigian/Swedish, Advanced Japanese, Russian, Advanced German

Digital Art, CAD (especially Blender), Photography (with smartphone)

Computer Science (beginner and advanced)

Theater, Fabric Art (sewing, knitting, costume making)

Projects in a Box Menu 

All of United Way of Northern New Jersey’s projects-in-a-box/kit build pricing includes the purchasing and coordination of all the supplies, transportation/delivery of items to the location of your choice, set up and break down, one or more staff members to explain the significance of the project and the impact on the recipients and to lead the event, and transportation/pick up of the finished items to the recipient program/agency. Please see our list of projects below with cost per kit and recommendations of amounts based on a standard, 1.5-2-hour project. Please note that prices are provided as quotes and that actual prices may vary depending on the needs of your group. 

Please note that for most projects, a minimum 3 week lead time is needed to allow for the ordering of supplies. 

Reading Buddy Bags/Literacy Kits - Encourage a love of reading by building stuffed animal “Reading Buddies” and packing new books for 3-5-year-old students. Please ask about options to brand your buddies or include them in a bag with an age-appropriate book for an early learner.  $17 per kit

Up to 15 people: 30+ 

16-30 people:  60+

31-50 people:  100+

Teacher Classroom Survival - Assemble supply boxes for United In Care or UWNNJ partner school classrooms. Boxes would include pens, pads, correction stickers, band-aids, sanitizer, tissues, etc. $12 per kit

Up to 15 people:  50+

16-30 people:  100+

31-50 people:  150+

Personal Care Kits - Provide essential toiletry items for ALICE families and those experiencing poverty or housing insecurity. Kits will include items such as soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitizer, razors, deodorant, and washcloths. $15 per kit

Up to 15 people:  50+

16-30 people:  100+

31-50 people:  150+

Snack Packs - Many students leave school without enough food to eat at home. Provide students snack packs for ALICE and struggling students in our community. Your team would assemble small packages of healthy snacks and food such as milk/juice boxes, granola bars, pretzels, crackers, and applesauce, all in a bag decorated by you! $10-15 per kit

Up to 15 people:  50+

16-30 people:  75+

31-50 people:  125+

Financial Literacy Kits—Volunteers will assemble classroom kits for teachers/volunteers to easily facilitate a fun financial workshop for K-2 students. Each kit includes a ceramic piggy bank to paint and decorate, mini-books or activity cards. and crayons. The mini-books can be printed with the sponsor’s logo on the back. $10 per kit

Up to 15 people:  40+

16-30 people:  80+

31-50 people:  130+

Confidence Kits: Feminine Hygiene items for ALICE and low-income students and other girls and women experiencing “period poverty,” a widespread issue. $12 per kit

Up to 15 people:  50+

16-30 people:  100+

31-50 people:  150+

Baby Basics Bags —Volunteers pack baby care items for new and expectant parents who are struggling financially.  Baskets may include some of the following:  baby wash, shampoo, lotion, pacifier, pack of diapers, wipes, bottles, nail clippers, diaper cream, a blanket, washcloths/towel, rattles, toys. $30 per kit

Up to 15 people:  30+

16-25 people:  75+

26-50 people:  100+

Night-Night Bags—Volunteers will stuff a plush animal and put together a bag of comforting nighttime items (a book, toothbrush and toothpaste, and an activity) for very young children who enter a shelter for the first time.  $20 per bag

Up to 15 people: 30+ 

16-30 people:  60+

31-50 people:  100+

Military Support - Organize a letter-writing campaign for veterans or active duty servicemen and women. Invite individuals who have previously served in the military or have family members who have served to lead the campaign. 

Up to 15 people:  $100

16-30 people:  $150

31-50 people:  $200

Growing Minds STEM Kits —Volunteers will decorate drawstring bags and assemble STEM learning kits for early learners.  Each kit will include a small seed-starter pot, soil, seeds, instructions and a plant/growing related paperback book. $12 per kit

Up to 15 people:  40+

16-30 people:  80+

31-50 people:  130+

Bright Smiles Dental Kits – Help put a smile on the face of a child. Volunteers create dental supply kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, small kids mouthwash) for children from families in need. Supplies can be placed in large zip-lock bags for ease in distribution. $9 per kit 

Up to 15 people:  50+

16-30 people:  75+

31-50 people:  125+

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I am interested in a Project in a Box!

There are so many wonderful events happening in Passaic County, and we need photographers to capture it all!

If you have a passion for helping others and experience in photography, or have a passion for it, then this volunteer position is perfect for you!

Contact Bethsaida Olds bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org for more information!

Please note that a portfolio, or a folder of original pictures, would need to be submitted for review.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Assistant Site Coordinators/Interns need to be reasonably computer literate to prepare taxes. All interns must attend a short orientation course and software training. VITA interns and tax preparers become certified with the IRS through the Link and Learn program. All materials needed for the certification process are available online. The certification exams are open book and do not have time limits.

Roles:

Provide free income tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. To establish the greatest degree of public trust, Interns have a responsibility to provide high quality service and uphold the highest of ethical standards. Provide on-site review of all tax returns completed by other VITA preparers at UWPC VITA site. Ensure every customer visiting the site receives top quality service and that the tax returns are error-free.

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college.  We confront the challenges of low-income, urban school districts by providing families with equitable access to the critical tools and services necessary for college success. 

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) was founded in 2007 to bring innovative solutions to the historically under-resourced Yonkers Public Schools.  Initially providing college support to 12th grade Yonkers students, YPIE expanded its model to include College Readiness, College Access, and College Persistence programming, serving 1,200 students each year from 9th grade through college.

In fall 2023, YPIE introduced YPIE Jersey City, replicating its college success model for public school students in Jersey City.

YPIE has put a college degree within reach for thousands of students. Our work with students and families is a partnership. We make a commitment to students to ensure we do everything we can to support them on a journey to college success.

Our YPIE students have tremendous stories to share!  YPIE Essay Coaches provide support to our high school juniors and seniors as they write their college essays, a critical part of the college application process.  Essay Coaches work closely with and under the guidance of the YPIE College Advisors assigned to Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools in Jersey City.  Training and support is provided to Essay Coaches throughout the essay writing process, with regular benchmark checkpoints to ensure that the process is staying on track.  


Essay Coaches can choose to volunteer for one or more of these 10-week sessions:

Spring Season - April to June

Summer Season - July to August

Fall Season - September to November

Essay Coaches can choose to meet with their students virtually (video/phone calls) or in person at the YPIE College Zone (campus of St. Peter's University).

Assist students in brainstorming topics, drafting, and revising college essay

Ensure students’ voices are expressed and honored throughout the writing process

Follow directions provided by YPIE staff regarding the essay writing process

Meet consistently with students and notify YPIE staff if meetings become inconsistent

Regularly update benchmark tracking document to ensure process remains on track

Sense of humor, positive mindset, and persistent attitude

Reflective listening and respectful communication skills

Desire to invest in the life of a young person

Strong writing/editing skills

Ability to attend scheduled YPIE trainings via Zoom