Needs From: Volunteer NJ!

Do you value safety? Do you enjoy solving problems? Handy with tools? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people who wish to remain independent? Celebrating 42 years, CHORE volunteers perform minor household repairs for the senior and disabled residents of Bergen County, allowing them to age safely in their own homes.

What will you do? Perform minor indoor safety repairs such as installing grab bars, changing light bulbs, minor electrical/plumbing, etc.

Hours: One day a week (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (seasonal volunteers are also welcome)

Requirements:

This is a wonderful opportunity for recent retirees who are looking to give back to the community. It is also an excellent learning experience for college students learning trades such as physical therapy, engineering, electrical, etc. as it gets them inside the homes of local residents with common, everyday issues.  If you need to perform service for court-mandated hours, we may be able to use you.

Experience or inexperienced, we offer on the job training and are happy to accept anyone who can commit to at least one day a week.

If interested, please fill out the following application and select the "CHORE" option. Contact us at successfulaging@bergenvolunteers.org with any additional questions.

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

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 us at successfulaging@bergenvolunteer.org with any additional questions.

Step into the arena! We're calling on military veterans and first responders to join us in service. Team Rubicon utilizes the skills and experience of military veterans and first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams locally in NJ, as well as across the nation and around the world. We focus on serving vulnerable and at-risk populations affected by disaster and humanitarian crises. 

Join today at: teamrubiconusa.org

PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To transport blood and blood products from various sites (community blood drives) to the laboratory in Philadelphia for processing. Some plasma donations may be used to treat patients of COVID, emphasizing the critical need to safely transport this product.

OPEN TIME DAYS
Variable; preferred commitment: 2 shifts/month

REQUIRED TRAINING

Passaic County 4-H is looking to start a gardening club for youth in Passaic County. We are in need of adult volunteers to help facilitate programming. This club would meet at least once a month.

We are searching for any Veterans who would like to help us as a Receipt Checker for the Morris ReStore. This position is highly important as an ongoing security measure for our store. The volunteer would be responsible for assessing the customers purchases to match their receipt upon departure. We welcome you to proudly wear any of your veteran memorabilia. Thank you for your service, and we look forward to working with you. 

A volunteer is needed to play hymns for worship services for Christian Health residents one Tuesday or Sunday per quarter from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April). 

Pet therapy volunteers who own certified pet therapy animal(s) are needed in a variety of program areas at Christian Health. Pet therapy provides an opportunity for Christian Health residents and patients to give and receive physical touch, display affection, and raises spirits. Volunteers are needed seven days a week between 9 a.m. and noon, 1 to 4pm and 6:00 to 7pm.

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April). 

Medicare can be complex and hard to navigate. The Essex County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. Volunteer SHIP Counselors are trained to assist people with Medicare questions including providing information on Medigap plans, Part D coverage, claims, and benefits. Volunteers also answer questions regarding Medicaid and low-income assistance programs. Our main office is in Florham Park, however, volunteers counsel at community sites such a libraries and community centers throughout the county. In person events are also held throughout the county during Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 - Dec 7). During the pandemic, we are providing services virtually via phone and zoom.

Volunteer counselors do not provide legal advice, sell, recommend, endorse any specific insurance product, agent, insurance company or plan. Volunteers cannot hold an active license to sell insurance.

We are especially in need of volunteers who are fluent in Spanish. A 40 hour virtual training is required and a minimum of 4 hours per week for 1 year of commitment as a volunteer is asked. The next training will be held virtually, with the dates TBD.

Volunteers must be age 55 or older and willing to submit to a background check.

Position Description:  The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will champion the needs of a child from your community in the local Court system.  They will ensure abuse and neglect does not continue at the hands of the system.

Responsibilities:  Become a part of the life of a child in foster care.  Speak with the people in their lives including teachers, therapists and those who care for them.  Investigate their school, medical and case worker records.  Discover what resources they may need.  Establish and communicate recommendations to court professionals.

Skills:  Complete 30 hours of training (generally completed in one month, during evenings).  Attend a 3 hour court observation.  Take part in a swearing in ceremony with a family court judge.  Commit to advocating for a child’s case from inception to conclusion, generally 18 months.

About Us:  CASA Middlesex is the only child advocacy program where volunteers are appointed by judges to represent a child’s best interests.  We serve children from our community in Middlesex County who are in foster care.  Children with a CASA volunteer spend less time in foster care and have a higher likelihood of finding a permanent home then non-CASA children.  We are endorsed by the American Bar Association, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Stein Hospice patients are mostly house and room bound and your presence can bring an instant smile to their face. We are looking for someone who can drive and deliver birthday and holiday gift bags.  Make your own schedule!  

Stein Hospice patients live throughout Central NJ, from Union to Monmouth and Mercer and we are looking for volunteers to bring joy by delivering birthday and holiday gift bags.  If you are motivated to help people, enjoy conversation, can make appointments on the phone, and drive to deliver gifts, this could be a great experience for you.  We will train you and offer masks, hand sanitizer, face shields and any other personal protective equipment that might be necessary.  Give us a call or email to learn more about this fun and meaningful volunteer opportunity.  Ask for Sara at (732) 227-1212.

If you enjoy working and assisting older residents, Bright side is Looking for volunteers that are available for Mon, Thurs, and Fri from 10am- 3:30, that can interact with our residents and help with daily activities, such as Current events, Arts & Crafts, bingo, and etc. You have to be fully vaccinated to volunteer at Bright Side Manor.

Work one-on-one with members with Aphasia in computer lab using specially designed software that stimulate language skills.  Volunteers will be trained and do not need extensive computer knowledge.  Minimum of 1 hour per week, Mondays - Thursdays. We ask all volunteers to commit to at least one hour a week for our 15 week semester.

Additional opportunities are available working with iPads and on Newsletters.

Having to stay in the hospital can be very stressful and bring a lot of anxiety in patients. All our staff strives hard to make sure that our patients are receiving the best care and comfort at all times. To support our staff, we are looking for volunteers to help patients while they are in the hospital. The objective is to help provide comfort to patients and visitors and support our objectives under the directions of Nursing personnel.

This position is primarily categorized as Patient Care and Nursing staff support and requires you to:

This position involves: 1. Walking and standing for long periods of time. 2. Reaching, bending and moving a cart with supplies at times. 3. Should be able to speak English in a well-modulated voice so that you are understood by others. 3. Should be able to take direction from clinical staff regarding all activities/duties.

You will be stationed on one of the patient floors and don’t worry we will train you! If this roles interests you then please contact Volunteer Services at 609.303.4023 volunteer@capitalhealth.org

We are looking for Wayfinder Volunteers! Wayfinders will help us greet patients and visitors as they enter our hospital at the Welcome Desk directing them to outpatient services and medical appointments. They help with deliveries to patient rooms. Wayfinders can help reduce stress and frustration by supporting our patients, visitors and staff.

If you are someone that would like to:

Contact Volunteer Services at 609.303.4023 volunteer@capitalhealth.org

Foodstock with Women United

Even before the pandemic hit, food security was 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. That crisis is here, bringing a continued increase in food insecurity while pantries experience shortages.

Year-round, Women United is taking action, collecting needed items for local food pantries. Due to the success of this summer initiative and the ongoing need, Women United has adopted food insecurity as its year-long mission. Foodstock with Women United will help ensure ALICE and poverty-level households have enough food to get through the day. 

How to Help

Join in helping our neighbors in need in the northern New Jersey region by registering for Foodstock - Powered by Women United.

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, Women United will send you a Foodstock toolkit, 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.

As some pantries welcome homemade masks and food-collection bags, our toolkit also includes instructions on how to make these items.

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

New Jersey Angels believes that not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can make a difference in a child's life, and one of the ways we hope to do that is through our Love Box program. The Love Box program provides fostering families (caregivers, children in foster care, and biological/adopted children) with community and holistic support. As a Love Box group, you will be matched with a local foster family based on location, compatibility, and scope of needs. When our families are matched with committed volunteers who show up monthly, parents feel supported and children gain a greater sense of normalcy, relational permanency, and self confidence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns

Identify and track social media coverage

Maintain knowledge of current events and trends within the community

Assist in developing social media strategies for a variety of goals

Amplify website content through social media posts

Assist in developing, organizing, and implementing awareness and giving campaigns

Assist program directors with operational initiatives and member communications. 

The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) at Progressive Center for Independent Living is looking for volunteers age 20 and up to serve as positive role models for Mercer County at-risk high school youth

Each youth will meet regularly with a mentor to develop and implement an Individualized Mentoring Plan (IMP). Our chosen Mentors are caring adults recruited from the community, schools, employers, and partner organizations.  Youths’ families, teachers, and support network are engaged in career fairs, college visits, and extended learning activities

Mentors provide high-tech, career-focused mentoring to youth, including those with disabilities, who are at-risk of court-involvement, through a combination of one-on-one, group and peer mentoring, with the goals of reducing court involvement and or recidivism; increasing career preparation; and developing work readiness skills

SPCDC utilizes the support of volunteers to help package 50-75 grocery bags per day for distribution to families in need. Individuals or groups are able to sign up for an available date or multiple dates (pending availability). This is a great way to engage with your community and help ensure that families have access to healthy and nutritious meals.

The SPCDC -- Emergency Men's Shelter is in need of individuals or groups interested in preparing, dropping-off or serving meals for our homeless residents. Interested parties will schedule an available date, set the menu, purchase the ingredients, prepare, drop-off or provide in-person serving of the meal on the date in question. This is a wonderful activity for corporate groups, families and civic organizations (including youth groups, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, sororities/fraternities, as well as other community organizations).

For available dates, please call 973-710-3900, Ext. 422 (8 a.m. to 4 pm.) OR (973) 710-3900, Ext. 421 (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.). You can also e-mail questions@stpaulscdcnj.org.

*Limited opportunities for in-person meal service is available upon request (Covid-19 Restricted). 

Thank you for your support.

Seniors, age 55 and older: The Friendly Visitor program assists with a person's ability to age in place, and live alone and independently.  There are many home bound residents in Morris County in need of someone to take an hour a week to visit with them or call them to chat, check in, and be a friendly voice on the phone. Norwescap RSVP is looking for volunteers who would enjoy spending time with a resident or making friendly phone calls on a weekly basis. In just one hour a week you can make a world of difference in someone's life.

The greatest needs are in Morristown, Morris Plains, Dover, Parsippany, and Randolph.  Bilingual is a bonus!   

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Kelsey at 973-784-4900 x2908 or at andersonk@norwescap.org.

Volunteers 55 and over: Do you or someone you know live with the fear of falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is a volunteer facilitated, award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

BECOME A TRAINED LEADER and teach others how to manage their concerns about falling! Volunteer coaches assist participants in learning how to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and perform simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

This program is provided FREE to you and any participants. You will be trained and provided with all the necessary materials. This class is specifically designed to benefit older adults who are still managing their day to day activities in their homes.

If this is of interest to you, please contact Cheryl at 973-784-4900 ext. 2903, or at waltersc@norwescap.org.

The Senior Cents Program is a volunteer driven program that provides money management assistance to seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Morris County. Adults in the program have a physical or mental impairment that limits their ability to manage the daily household finances such as opening mail, paying bills, and balancing the checkbook, among other tasks. Clients are matched with a trained volunteer who assists with these tasks twice a month. Clients maintain control over all decisions regarding their funds and financial plans. Volunteers do not assist with debt management or credit counseling.

Volunteers for this program are responsible, patient, compassionate individuals who have excellent budgeting, organizational and advocacy skills. After being matched with a client, they provide visits to the client's home twice a month or on a schedule based on the client's needs and the flexibility of the volunteer. The program's volunteers provide an invaluable service by utilizing their skills to enable individuals to remain independent in the community.

The greatest needs are in Morristown, Morris Plains, Dover, Parsippany, and Randolph.  Bilingual is a bonus!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Kelsey at 973-784-4900 x2908 or at andersonk@norwescap.org. 

This program assists with a person's ability to age in place, and live alone and independently. Volunteers make calls to seniors and persons with disabilities every day of the week, 365 days a year.  Volunteers are needed in Madison and Pequannock.

Volunteers call clients on a schedule - predetermined by the client - to provide a wellness check, chat and remind the client to take medications.

What qualifications and skills are required? You must simply have a desire to help others!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Kelsey at 973-784-4900, x2908 or at andersonk@norwescap.org.

Become a volunteer tax preparer in Morris, Sussex or Warren Counties. Be part of the community that helps seniors and low income tax payers prepare their taxes. Free training is provided by trained VITA preparers. You will be trained in Federal and State filing (both paper filing and e-filing) and in tax law. You will need to make a commitment over a six month period: 3 months training (November through January) and 3 months preparing (February through April). The time commitment is a minimum of 4 hours a week.  For more information, please call Meredith at 973-784-4900 ext. 2904, or email perssonm@norwescap.org. 

Norwescap RSVP coordinates a number of volunteer driven health education courses focusing on topics such as: Osteoporosis, Diabetes Self Management, Managing Fears of Falling, Improving Mobility, and Living with a Chronic Condition.  Volunteers are needed in Morris, Warren and Passaic Counties to be trained to lead these classes in their community. 

If this volunteer opportunity is of interest to you, please contact Kelsey at 973-784-4900 ext. 2908 or andersonk@norwescap.org. 

Mentors Needed for At-Risk Youth in Mercer County- LifeTies, Inc. is looking for volunteers to mentor youth in Mercer County who are involved with the juvenile justice system or who are chronically absent from school.

LifeTies is also expanding our mentoring program to serve youth who are questioning or who identify as LGBTQ+ and for this program. Although it is preferable for this program that the mentor identifies as LGBTQ+, we are also accepting allies and family members of those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Mentors engage in building a caring, nurturing relationship with youth to help develop character, social relationship skills, career interests, and educational choices. By introducing youth to new experiences and sharing positive values, mentors can help young people avoid negative behaviors and achieve success. Youth with mentors have increased likelihood of going to college, better attitudes toward school, increased social and emotional development, and improved self-esteem.

Mentors who are at least 21 and pass all background checks must commit to at least 4 hours a month for 1 year. LifeTies provides mentors with broad training and support throughout their time as a mentor. For more information or to attend a virtual information session contact us!

LifeTies is currently seeking two ESL tutors to work on a one-on-one basis with Spanish speaking youth in each of our Group Homes (Rainbow House and Triad House). Ideally the tutor will work with the youth about one hour a week. Preferred scheduling will be late afternoon / early evening at a mutually convenient day and time.

LifeTies has a 40 year legacy of serving special populations of youth who have experienced complex trauma and have additional layers of challenges. We work with youth who:
- identify as LGBTQ+
- are pregnant and parenting
- are homeless
- are involved in the juvenile justice system
- are chronically absent from school
- have behavioral health and/or mental health challenges
- have experienced abuse or neglect
- are involved with the child welfare system

LifeTies established the first group home in the country, Rainbow House, in 1991 which focused on young mothers and their babies infected with HIV+/AIDS. Rainbow House currently serves pregnant and parenting youth as well as those with chronic health issues such as diabetes, asthma, lupus, etc.

Triad House was the first group home in New Jersey to focus on working with youth from the child welfare system who identify as LGBTQ+. Both of the group homes are located in Mercer County, but receive referrals from counties throughout the state. We provide the youth with intensive individual and group counseling, life skills, educational support, job searching skills, and family engagement services.

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteers who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons. Coaches are parents, teachers, school administrators, college students and other community members who are committed to developing and celebrating our girls.

Our coaches work hand in hand with our girls at sites across Mercer County. Each season runs for 10 weeks in the Spring & the Fall. Sessions run for 1.25 hours/2x a week. 

Many area youths do not have access to books when they can’t go to school or the library. Help bring literature to them by reading a book and submitting a virtual storytime to us! 

We will be posting the videos on YouTube and area youth will have access to those recordings. To complete this project, you only need an age-appropriate book from Kindergarten-5th Grade and a way to record video (phone, computer, or another recording device).

You can read in other languages as well. When you send us the video please indicate which language it is. 

*5 story limit per reader*

Please watch the video below on how to submit your video. 

Keep these tips in mind when you make your video:

Please send your final video via email to jessica.figueroa@uwgmc.org. See the instructions below on how to submit your video.

From your Android Phone/Google Photos:

From your Apple/iPhone:

From Macbook:

From OneDrive:

Via Dropbox:

Your video will be reviewed and added to a playlist that children will be able to access and enjoy. Thank you for being a reader to area youth!

Volunteer to help youth and adults find the right bike for them at our Bike Exchange. Limited bike knowledge is needed, as we will train volunteers.  Just need to have an out going personality and desire to help others.

Most volunteers sign up for (1) three hour shift per month.

Volunteer to  help repair used bikes at our Bike Exchange.  Join other volunteers in a social setting to help get donated bikes ready for low cost sales to customers.  All proceeds from the Bike Exchange support youth schoolarships to the Boys & Girls Club after school program.

Most bike mechanics volunt 1-2 times per month in (3) hour shifts.

Intermediate bike repair skills required. Additional training is available.

All tools and equipment provided.

The Prevention Coalition of Mercer County is a group of diverse individuals from the community dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse problems.
We are always looking for additional community members to join us!

Please contact Barbara Sprechman at bsprechman@mercercouncil.org for more information to join!

If you love crafts and would like to spend time with older adults sharing your talents, we promise you a rewarding experience.  Residents love to cut, paste, and color.  Come alone, or organize a group.

You have to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Bright Side Manor.

Bingo is a hot commodity at Bright Side Manor. If residents could play every day they would.

You have to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Bright Side Manor.

Do you live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon Counties?

We're looking for motivated individuals who are interested in helping find and evaluate lots for affordable homes and

find homes that may be renovated in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.  This team is actively working to make the

dream of home ownership a reality!  Be a part of looking at land, working to evaluate prospective properties and make

an impact on your community!

Do you live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon Counties?

Join us in identifying, evaluating and interviewing prospective Habitat homeowners. Help conduct

information/orientation sessions, review applications, need for housing and other qualifications to become

a Habitat homeowner. Support current Habitat homeowners by conducting formal and informal surveys,

communicating valuable information in newsletters, responding to inquires and referring them to

appropriate resources in the community. Volunteers come from all backgrounds, such as banking, law and

real estate. Raritan Valley Habitat is seeking a chairperson to work with the staff Homeowner Services Manager and this team.

Do you live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon Counties?

Come out regularly on Wednesdays and Thursdays and be a part of the weekday home construction and

repair crew. This team helps with weekly construction work, shares ideas to benefit construction projects

and helps recruit new team members. No experience necessary. We are able to train if you are handy and

have worked on DIY home projects or no experience at all. Volunteers must reside in Somerset or Hunterdon County.

Do you live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon Counties?

Raritan Valley Habitat is seeking a chairperson to work with the staff Community Outreach manager as well as recruit additional volunteers to be ambassadors for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity in the community! 

Spread the word about our mission through local corporations, faith-based organizations, civic organizations and so much more!  This outreach to the

community supports efforts to build more affordable homes in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.  Please consider sharing your time and talents on

the Community Engagement Team.  All training and materials are provided. All meetings are currently virtual and some outreach remains

virtual.

Coming Home is looking for volunteers to help us get feedback from our consumers. Our staff provides case management and navigation through the social service network to help individuals resolve their housing crisis.  We want our consumers to be able to provide us with their honest opinion of our services when following up. Consumers may feel more at ease being straightforward with a volunteer about their experiences with  our agency. We have created a Consumer Feedback survey with simple questions to ask, which will help us improve our services.  If you are interested in connecting with our consumers and helping us to improve our programs, please reach out.

Crossroads4Hope is currently recruiting for a Board Treasurer to succeed the current incumbent's planned rotation. 

Purpose

Ensures Crossroads4Hope (CR4H) is good steward of charitable donations and its tax-exempt status, providing oversight of the organization's fiscal integrity and assisting the Board of Trustees in meeting its mandate to govern. Ultimately, while financial management is the primary focus of the Treasurer, the entire board shares the responsibility of financial oversight and accountability.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of CR4H’s holdings and assets, financial reports and important financial ratios. Monthly, reviews account records, and monitor income and expenditures. Keeps the board apprised of key financial events, trends, and concerns, and their assessment of the organization’s fiscal health.

Effectively translates financial concepts and information for trustees who do not have financial backgrounds or substantial financial experience. Facilitates the board’s strategic thinking about the short and long-term financial viability of the organization aligned to the advancement of the organization’s mission.

Acts as chair of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee ensures the organization is operating with the financial resources needed to provide programs and services to the community. The committee provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight and monitoring of the organizations budget, fiscal policies, procedures, investments etc.  

Oversees the annual budget and approval process. Annually, the CEO prepares the budget in conjunction with key staff. This position facilitates engagement of the finance and executive committees and timely approval by the Board of Trustees. 

Regularly reviews financial reports generated by staff on a monthly basis. In the absence of staff, generates required reports.

May prepare or guide staff to prepare additional board reports detailing income, expenditures, and asset values to present to the board no less frequently than quarterly. If needed, prepares special financial reports as required to support business cases for proposed plans for large expenditures.

Provides oversight of the preparation of the organization’s IRS Form 990 to the conjunction with the CEO and preparer. Ensures accuracy and on-time completion; annually presents to the board the results in a timely fashion.

Other Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or accounting or related field.

3+ years of experience in business, finance, economics or accounting. Experience as CFO is preferred. Treasurer experience on a non-profit board is a plus.  

Adheres to high standards of ethics and compliance in fulfilling all responsibilities to the organization. Performs all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer, and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or By Laws, or which may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Trustees.

Demonstrates transparency and effective communication. 

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/

We are always interested in hearing from volunteers who might want to employ their skills and talents to help Bergen County CASA change a child’s story!

Complete the form here and tell us how you’d like to help.

Birthdays are a special day, and your help is needed to make sure every young person in our care feels special on their birthday, including the children and teens who are living in our homes and are without the support of family. 

You can be the one to make a child's birthday special. Start a collection to support the Birthday Giving Project by collecting birthday boxes filled with fun items that will make a child feel special on their birthday including things like:

Interested in starting a collection in your school, workplace, community, or church to support the Duffle Bag Project?

Donations can be delivered directly to us at Center For Family Services, Attn: Public Relations, One Alpha Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043

For more information on how to donate duffle bags, please email Marissa or Liz or call 856.651.7502. 

Prefer to shop online? To make things easy, your donation can be shipped directly to Center For Family Services, One Alpha Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043 (attention Public Relations Office).

Your help is needed.

With your donation of new duffle bags, you can help ease a child's transition from emergency housing to a long-term home. A new duffle bag provides a sensible means for a child to transport their belongings.

You can help by making a donation or by leading a collection of brand-new overnight duffle bags. Expandable, collapsable duffle bags work best, because they are stackable and can be easily stored until needed. 

Your support will make it possible for a child to easily transport their personal belongings as they transition back to their families or to another caring home.  With your help, you can be the one to make sure a child does not have to transport their personal items in a plastic bag. 

Each year more than 800 children and teens find temporary safe housing at Center For Family Services. During their stay at one of our safe homes, children are provided with a stable foundation that allows them to heal, grow, and experience joy. Services help to instill confidence and self-worth in our youth, empowering them to pave their path to a better life and brighter future.  Family reunification is always our primary goal and whenever possible we support youth in transitioning back home. When this is not possible, we support youth in transitioning to another caring home.

Interested in starting a collection in your school, workplace, community, or church to support the Duffle Bag Project?

Donations can be delivered directly to us at Center For Family Services, Attn: Public Relations, One Alpha Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043

For more information on how to donate duffle bags, please email Marissa or Liz or call 856.651.7502. 

Prefer to shop online? To make things easy, your donation can be shipped directly to Center For Family Services, One Alpha Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043 (attention Public Relations Office).

Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission.

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.

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world.

Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel through individual and community empowerment. For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/TUYAC

Imagine being awakened by smoke alarms in the middle of the night. You rush to get your family out to safety now that your home is engulfed in flames. You’re now standing outside of your house in your pajamas in the middle of the night with nowhere to go. Who do you call? The American Red Cross! On the other end of the phone is the Regional Disaster Dispatcher ready to help you during one of the worst days of your life.

The Disaster Dispatcher is a lifeline to temporary assistance during a disaster. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching Red Cross volunteers called Disaster Action Team (DAT) members to meet with victims of home fires, and other disasters, to provide temporary relief such as funds for a hotel room, food, and clothing.

Details:

Despite the current pandemic, our need to provide shelter to individuals and families affected by disaster is vital! To meet the unique challenges and new guidelines of this hurricane/wildfire season, more volunteers than normal are needed to support shelters if the need arises.

The American Red Cross follows all CDC guidelines during this time including keeping 6 feet apart. You will be provided with gloves, masks and sanitizer.

Volunteers are needed to support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Free online training will be provided

In these challenging times Bilingual Caseworkers are needed to support clients who have been affected by a disaster by providing referrals for assistance, goods and services to help them get back on their feet.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Volunteer for a single event, program or training that fits your schedule, or choose as many opportunities as you would like. We offer volunteer opportunities that are fun and flexible! Everyone has something to offer! Unleash your inner G.I.R.L. and choose a volunteer role that sparks your interest!

Did you know that we have many girls interesting in becoming Girl Scouts but not enough volunteers to lead troops?  Consider giving a girl an opportunity to sign up for her greatest adventure yet!

Many of our troops are meeting virtually as Girl Scouts is offering virtual programming.  For more information, please visit our website.

 https://www.gshnj.org/en/for-volunteers/why-volunteer.html

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes critical home repairs for low income homeowners with a focus on seniors, veterans, those with physical or developmental disabilities and families with young children.

We have many opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers alike. Please see our full list of upcoming opportunities by clicking the link below.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OPPORTUNITIES

We look forward to working with you.

Are you a licensed medical professional?  We need health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.  Free online training will be provided.  If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to local shifts of 4,8 or 12 hours each.  License required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.

If you have supervisory experience, we are also looking for individuals to fill Health Services Supervisor positions.

We will insist on following all local guidelines, do everything possible to limit capacity, enforce social distancing and provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment. 

Sites will be determined by need.

Each year, two babies die every hour in the U.S. and one woman dies every 12 hours as a result of complications from pregnancy. IT’S NOT FINE. But together we can change that. These activities will inspire your employees to support our vision of a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race or geography. Will you take the lead?

Each year, two babies die every hour in the U.S. and one woman dies every 12 hours as a result of complications from pregnancy. IT’S NOT FINE. But together we can change that. These activities will engage you in our vision of a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race or geography. Will you take the lead?

Each year, two babies die every hour in the U.S. and one woman dies every 12 hours as a result of complications from pregnancy. IT’S NOT FINE. But together we can change that. These activities will inspire your student to support our vision of a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race or geography. Will you take the lead?

Blood centers across the country need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 45,000 blood drives to be canceled. We encourage all eligible donors to do so because a shortage will affect millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood.​

In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.

Click here to sign up!

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for volunteers in Somerset County to lead or assist with troops, pitch in at the community level, help with events and much more. Parents often get involved in Girl Scouting with their daughters, but Girl Scout volunteers come from all walks of life and backgrounds: college students, busy professionals, and young-at-heart retirees. If you only have an hour a month to volunteer or 3-4 hours a weeks, we have a volunteer position that is just right for you!

Free training is available. You can volunteer with either girls or adults as we have a variety of opportunities such as troop leader, events coordinator, treasurer, guest speaker, etc.  If any of these sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact Fatima Latif at (908) 947-1716.

Many of our members are meeting virtually as Girl Scouts is offering virtual programming.  For more information, please visit our website.

https://www.gshnj.org/en/for-volunteers/why-volunteer.html

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is looking for volunteers in Warren County to lead or assist  with troops, pitch in at the community level, help with events and much more. Parents often get involved in Girl Scouting with their daughters, but Girl Scout volunteers come from all walks of life and backgrounds: college students, busy professionals, and young-at-heart retirees. If you only have an hour a month to volunteer or 3-4 hours a weeks, we have a volunteer position that is just right for you!

Free training is available. You can volunteer with either girls or adults as we have a variety of opportunities such as troop leader, events coordinator, treasurer, guest speaker, etc.  If any of these sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact Fatima Latif at (908) 947-1716.

Many of our members are meeting virtually as Girl Scouts is offering virtual programming.  For more information, please visit our website.

https://www.gshnj.org/en/for-volunteers/why-volunteer.html

Volunteer for a single event, program or training that fits your schedule, or choose as many opportunities as you would like. We offer volunteer opportunities that are fun and flexible! Everyone has something to offer! Unleash your inner G.I.R.L. and choose a volunteer role that sparks your interest!

Did you know that we have many girls interesting in becoming Girl Scouts but not enough volunteers to lead troops?  Consider giving a girl an opportunity to sign up for her greatest adventure yet!

Many of our troops are meeting virtually as Girl Scouts is offering virtual programming.  For more information, please visit our website.

 https://www.gshnj.org/en/for-volunteers/why-volunteer.html

To ensure physical distancing does not mean social disconnection, two leading experts on mentoring are launching the Virtual Mentoring Portal. The Virtual Mentoring Portal is a safe and monitored mentoring platform for mentors and mentees to continue their relationships while they may be separated due to COVID-19.

iCouldBe, one of the leading experts on virtual mentoring in the U.S. since 2000, and MENTOR, the nation’s field and movement leader for youth mentoring for the last 30 years have joined forces to develop this free tool. The Virtual Mentoring Portal provides unstructured (internal, monitored email) or structured (research-back curriculum) communications and will provide mentoring programs with virtual mentoring access for existing mentees ages 13 or older, and their mentors. The platform has been constructed with respect to best practices, safety, and data privacy.

Dear Volunteer/ Intern

Platinum Minds is a non-profit organization that provides educational assistance, leadership training, mentoring and summer camp opportunities to high-achieving boys from urban communities, ages 11-17.  We are seeking volunteers and interns.  Platinum Minds is currently looking for male interns to serve as assistant instructors to the current director of instruction at our bi-monthly workshops.

Volunteer opportunity

The position will entail assisting the current director in teaching and instruction in a classroom type setting on Saturday mornings for 4 hours.  Interns will be responsible for helping to develop and implement team leadership projects.  The organization has three locations, thus the volunteer/intern can select the location that is most convenient, either Newark, Morristown or Asbury Park.  We are seeking two interns per location. The internship position is for one year, but can be renewed after the first year, if there is interest in continuing for a second year.   Each intern starts out as a junior instructor and after the second year becomes a lead instructor.  The program meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the times mentioned below, from September to June.

Hours: Saturdays

Newark: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Morristown - 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Asbury Park - 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 Requirements:

Have an interested in working with the youth.

Have an understanding of the importance of being a positive role model to younger boys.

Have an interest in helping others achieve to their highest potential and in assisting them with this achievement. 

Understand and emulate the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

At least one year of college experience required.

The first step is to contact our office and request a volunteer/ intern application, once application is received, an interview will be arranged.  New volunteers/ interns can look to start immediately, if a current opening is available.  For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Brice lbrice@platinumminds.org or at 973678-8650. Additionally, please feel free to visit our website at http://platinumminds.org/.

Thank you for your interest in Platinum Minds.

Platinum Minds is seeking an individual or individuals who enjoy writing to submit stories to newspapers and on social media sights, as a goal to generate greater exposure to the terrific services being provided by Platinum Minds. 

If you are interest in broadening your writing and marketing skills, this is a perfect position for you and we here at Platinum Minds could truly benefit from your service.

Please contact, Yvette Long at 908 470-1459.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

The Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center in Camden is looking for a bilingual Spanish/English teacher to assist with our ESL tutoring program.

Volunteers must be able to work well with diverse populations and within a group setting. Experience with trauma-informed care is a plus!

You will need to commit to at least one session per week, however attendance at both sessions is preferred! 

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes critical home repairs for low-income homeowners with a focus on seniors, veterans, those with physical or developmental disabilities and families with young children.

We have many volunteer opportunities for those who are skilled and unskilled. For a full list of our upcoming volunteer opportunities, please click the link below.

CLICK HERE

Educators play a critical role in helping immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship. Facilitator will inform participants of the naturalization process and test and other supplemental classroom-based materials.

Prepare weekly lessons and activities for the naturalization interview and test. Conduct mock interviews with the participants. Track student attendance and progress.

Good writing and communications skills. Able to provide instruction to limited literacy and language populations. Understanding of the diversity of learning styles, cultures, backgrounds and adult-learner needs. 

Flexible. Four hours per week minimum.

Help people understand, speak, read and write Spanish.  Work in small classes at least two to 4 hours a week.

Prepare and facilitate a curriculum following Survival Spanish guidelines.

Friendly and personable. Knowledge of subject-matter and experience facilitating and working with groups.

2 hours a day Flexible schedule.

Provide instruction in signing, or non-verbal, visual communication to those learning as a second language. In addition to English, must be fluent in American Sign Language which has its own grammatical structure and incorporates the use of body language, finger spelling, and signing. Play a role in helping students participate in deaf culture, while enabling communication between deaf and hearing people. Giving non-deaf students the chance to learn sign language and communicate with the deaf community. Good communication and instructional skills and patience. Able to use variety of different computer programs. Sociable, resourceful and able to motivate and inspire students.

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions

Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.

  Have knowledge in word, outlook, and Excel

Each workshop session is 2 hours in the evening, and Saturdays.

Assist students with homework, teach them how to perform the calculations needed to complete their assignments. Teach students various mathematical concepts, processes, and computations.

Instruct students on material needed in order to earn their GED. Teach basic skills encompassing math, science, English, and literature. Help students prepare and study for GED exam. Assess students' readiness to take exam.

1. SERVICES:
Provide one-on-one and group counseling services to senior populations residing at six designated Paterson Public Housing Senior sites as an independent contractor. Assess clinical needs of residents individually referred for support and recommend appropriate resources in response to their needs. Periodically offer support group sessions for no more than 6-12 residents per site on various topics such as stress management, depression, grief, anxiety, or other topics identified through resident feedback. Services are offered based on a schedule of six hours each week.
2. REPORTING:
Contractor is required to maintain a log of activities and attendance sheets for resident participation in any services provided. Invoices are required monthly along with backup documentation.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidate must provide Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensing as certified by the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Must pass both drug screening and criminal background check.
• Provide at least two professional letters of reference from agency, organizations or government establishments verifying your professional work ethics

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to elderly/disabled homebound individuals in the areas of:  Belvidere, Blairstown, Hackettstown and Washington.  Please contact Debbie Fox, Coordinator for more information.

Volunteers are needed to assist elderly/disabled residents for the following six programs:  Chore Corp, Essential Medical Transportation, Bill Payer, Volunteer Shopper, Friendly Visitor and Telephone Reassure.  Please contact CeCe Lindsley, Coordinator for more information.

You will serve for a year in a nonprofit organization to make a lasting difference and bring communities out of poverty! AmeriCorps VISTA is a full-time, highly professional and rigorous volunteer program that allows members to develop their skills and pursue their passions to help people in need. Find out more and browse our open positions on our website: https://www.centerffs.org/americorps-vista

The New Day Family Success Center needs your help! Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks and activities for the whole family! We welcome you to share your talents and interests, or just come to join to the fun. 

You can learn more about the Family Success Center on our website: https://newday-fsc.org/

Opportunities are ongoing and hours are flexible. Please complete an interest form on our website (linked above) or call (609) 652-0230 to learn more.

We have a need for volunteers to help with the following tasks:

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!

Promise Neighborhood FSC is located at 580 Benson Street, Camden NJ 08103. 

Check our website for hours of operation! 

Volunteers help with a variety of tasks and activities for the whole family! We welcome you to share your talents and interests with the families we serve.

You can learn more about the Family Success Center on our website: https://inland-fsc.org/

Opportunities are ongoing and hours are flexible. Please complete an interest form on our website (linked above) or call (609) 569-0376 to learn more.

Provide marketing expertise and public relations/publicity for Project Help.  A creative and modern view on how to reach populations who are potential donors, members and fans.

College students are especially welcome.  We are willing to help train.

The Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center needs your help to bring in donations of needed materials from local business and organizations to be used for workshops, events, and general daily operations. 

Are you looking to increase your skills writing letters of support or planning fundraising events? 

We need help to write letters and visit various businesses and organizations to seek donations. We also are seeking help to organize and develop fundraising events and strategies for seeking donations.

You will join a fantastic team and have lots of support! Time frame is flexible. 

Summer is a great time to join our volunteer team!  We are seeking interns and volunteers to help with our Mobile Success program which provides seniors and their families with assistance in navigating the various services available to meet the needs of our senior citizens. 

Assist senior one-on-one with services, including but not limited to healthcare, insurance, social services, referrals, filling out forms, translation and other community resources. Help develop educational workshops, life skills and enrichment activities including health, nutrition, fitness, arts & craft, etc. Assist designing monthly calendars and fliers, as well as bulletin boards. Ability to handle other duties as requested.

Help with cleaning our cat rooms and cages.  Cleaning is done daily, including holidays from 8:30 am - 11 pm.  Includes empting litter pans and food bowls, removing bedding, handwashing cages, sweeping and mopping the floors.  While doing this you have the opportunity to interact with the cats and kittens.  Volunteer orientation is required before starting.

If you are comfortable around dogs you may be interested in this. We would like to see our dogs go out for at least 1 daily walk. Volunteer orientation required before being able to handle dogs.

Father John's Animal House is looking for a volunteer who has a background in grant writing or researching for grants. FJAH is a no-kill shelter for dog and cats that relies on fundraisers donations and grants to help operate the shelter. We have just

Will be reading to the students on a basic level and be challenged to have the students read on their own to help them develop their literacy skills. Use different type of learning techniques to engage participants meet their objectives and outlines.  

Prepare lessons and facilitate workshop. Must have experience with the topic they are presenting and cannot promote a for-profit business. Curriculum and materials are provided.

Educators play a critical role in helping immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship. Facilitator will inform participants of the naturalization process and test and other supplemental classroom-based materials

Prepare weekly lessons and activities for the naturalization interview and test. Conduct mock interviews with the participants. Track student attendance and progress

Driver Education facilitator performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.

Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation. Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning. Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.

The ideal candidate will possess an upbeat attitude with a pleasing phone voice. They must be able to work under pressure and make visitors feel appreciated and important. The candidate must dress professionally, have professional phone etiquette and image, and always maintain a professional demeanor. 

Greet public, answer/directs incoming calls, answer questions about NDFSC, light office work, direct questions to appropriate staff person or program, maintain reception area neatly and orderly.

Help foreign-born residents to understand, speak, read and write English.  Work in small classes at least two to 4 hours a week.

Prepare and facilitate a curriculum following Survival English guidelines.

Will assist the New Destiny FSC team in holding and hosting Special Events.   Planning and executing fundraising events, raising money to maintain and improve New Destiny FSC services.  Training and instructions for special events will either be delivered via email in advance or on the day of the training depending on the event.

Commit only to the physical activities within your ability.  Be punctual to all New Destiny events.  Assist in the set up and cleanup of events.  Register and direct participants, answering questions and maintaining accurate records.  Should be flexible to assist wherever needed for event.  

Under supervision of Strategic Communications Manager, Graphic Designer will coordinate New Destiny’s website platform, establish communication and marketing plan, generate engaging media content, and present and lead new initiatives to increase visibility and participation in events, programs, and services. Design posters, brochures, flyers and other materials for New Destiny.

v  Wordpress platform maintenance

v  Create media content respective to platform audience

v  Create marketing and advertising tools

v  create, maintain, and implement media campaigns for fundraising

v  Increase the audience and visibility of New Destiny via website.

v  Communicate with audience via email or subscriptions

Perform other duties as requested

Commit to exposing our children to the art of music

Commit only to the physical activities within your ability.  Be punctual to all New Destiny events.  Assist in the set up and cleanup of events.  Register and direct participants, answering questions and maintaining accurate records.  Perform other duties as requested.  

Provide instruction in signing, or non-verbal, visual communication to those learning as a second language. In addition to English, must be fluent in American Sign Language which has its own grammatical structure and incorporates the use of body language, finger spelling, and signing. 

Play a role in helping students participate in deaf culture, while enabling communication between deaf and hearing people. Giving non-deaf students the chance to learn sign language and communicate with the deaf community.

Teach participants how to manage money by preparing a personal spending plan and identifying ways to decrease spending and increase income.

Be able to teach students how to track their daily spending habits. Teach how to prepare a budget. Be able to teach how to identify to decrease spending and recognize how to create a plan to achieve financial goals.