Needs From: Volunteer NJ!

Thrift Store Volunteer duties include

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

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

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

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

As a PC, you will:

We’re looking for volunteer leaders who have:

Leadership experience is helpful—but not required.

We provide training and support every step of the way.

Time Commitment:

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

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

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

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

Contact us today to get involved!

Senior Trail Crew Volunteers Wanted (Ages 18+)
Closter Nature Center is looking for a few experienced, responsible volunteers (ages 18+) to join our Senior Trail Crew, a small, hands-on team that maintains trails, clears streams, responds to storm damage such as fallen trees, and works on our reforestation efforts.

This is not an entry-level opportunity. The term “senior” refers to individuals with the confidence, experience, and physical ability to take on labor-intensive outdoor work. Volunteers should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using sound judgment and care.

Weekday availability is required. While there’s no fixed schedule, the crew meets for projects, usually once a week, during weekday hours and weather permitting. This is a great fit for retirees or anyone with a flexible weekday schedule.

Volunteers must be physically fit and able to commit to 2–3 hours of outdoor labor per session. Skills in trail work, landscaping, construction, or operating tools and small equipment are highly valued.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in doing meaningful work, and have the experience to back it up—we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in Joining? Fill out an application at: NOW RECRUITING: Senior Trail Crew

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apply & see available shifts

Visit ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001

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

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

Family Promise Youth Council - Teen Volunteer Opportunities

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

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

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

Teen Volunteering Opportunities include:

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

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

There are no specific commitments for this position

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

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

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

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

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

There are no specific requirements to be a Handy Hero!

However, some beneficial abilities would be:

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

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Good balance and able to walk up hill

Willing to get dirty

Provide an invaluable service to Flat Rock

Work with your hands and get out in nature

We are in need of 25 children's XL hospital gowns for our upcoming surgical mission trip April 18th. Gowns will be given to children receiving life-changing surgery in Santiago, DR on our upcoming ophthalmology trip. We have a sample of a gown we can share with you. Our young patients love gowns made in novelty prints available from craft and fabric stores.

All sizes are needed for future trips, but we do need 25 XL to add to the gowns we are taking with us in April.

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

Day of Action - June 21st - is the perfect time to kick off your Tools for School collection drive for new school supplies!

We know that summer has just begun, but the nice days go by fast and before you know it, we will be in August and gearing up for the return to school.

Help kids in need start the next school year off on the right foot!  Help provide needed school supplies, so that all children have the tools they need to begin school ready to learn!

Running a Tools for School drive is easy!

1) Gather your friends, family, colleagues - whoever your team will be.

2) Register to hold a Tools for School drive.

3) Get materials from United Way or make your own!

4) Place collection boxes around the community, your workplace or set up you home as a drop off location for your friends.

5) SPREAD THE WORD!  Use social media, your work contacts - anything to spread the word that you are collecting new school supplies.

6) Watch the supplies come in!  It is fun watching as your collection grows and grows over the summer.

7) Drop off the school supplies at the appointed location in your community - either the United Way office or other designated location.

8) Get lots of thanks!

If you want more information, please register for the project and we will provide you with details about where to bring collected items, options for donating items online, ideas for sharing the word via social media, flyers and posters (materials), and answer any questions you may have.

Thanks and we look forward to working with you!

Volunteer Opportunity – Food Rescue and Delivery

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

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

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

Training and insulated bags are provided.

Volunteer Opportunity – Food Rescue and Delivery

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

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

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

Training and insulated bags are provided.

Looking for motivated adults who are willing to make a difference in a child's life.

For one week in August, children ages 7-17 from the New Jersey and Philadelphia area can attend Camp Bright Feathers.  Camp Bright Feathers is dedicated to serving children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS and/or violence through a nurturing overnight camp program that focuses on improving the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of all.   Camp Bright Feathers provides a stress-free, fun, recreational camp in the woods for these children that are dealing with an assortment of issues back at home.  It’s a chance for these children to be just kids.

The camp is held at YMCA of the Pines (Formerly known as Camp Ockanickon) which is located in Medford, New Jersey.  The camp sits on over 800 acres in the heart of the pine barons.   The camp has two man made lakes where the children can go swimming, boating, and fishing.  The campers also participate in land sports, arts and crafts, nature, horseback riding, hiking, tractor rides, campfires, talent show, a dance, and karaoke. The older campers get a chance to enjoy the climbing wall, and zip line.  Each dinner has a theme were the campers and staff dress up to win a prize.  Tuesday night the camp is treated to an outside entertainment. Wednesday evening the camp comes together for its talent show.  The camp comes together on Thursday for its special event and finishes the day with the traditional camp dance.  Then on Friday the campers and staff finish with some extra activities and a last meal together.  Volunteers get an opportunity to teach their talents to the campers and introduce some cools things to campers.  Another great things is that you get to do some cool activities with the campers.  Gives you an opportunity to not only teach but you get to enjoy cool activities.  Maybe even an activity you always wanted to try. 

The camp is run by a mixture of new and long time veteran counselors.   Almost all of the volunteers use personal vacation time to be at camp.  The staff go through several training (Giving up additional personal free time) to ensure that they can provide a fun and safe time for the campers.  Each individual brings their own individual talents and expertise to help provide a memorable experience for each child.  Now in our 34th year, Camp Bright Feathers has had the pleasure of providing a wonderful experience to over 3,200 campers and look forward to continuing this experience for many more years.

We hope to see you at camp this summer for a life changing event for both you and the campers. 

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

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

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

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

Special Events Volunteer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TIME: 5:45pm-7:45pm

WHERE: 1 Bergen County Plaza – Hackensack, NJ

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

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

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

They also must be Bergen County residents.

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

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

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

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

Job Description:

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

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

Phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits:

Work Location: Remote

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

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

!!!Volunteer Ads!!!:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6C6VtwB3FBcRE1sTW1EbGRQZUk/view?usp=sharing

Job Description for Volunteers and Interns:

Assist in fundraising and event organizing.

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

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

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

Spread the word with family, friends, and neighbors.

Answer phone calls and register clients.

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

Draft letters and memos as well as grant writing.

If bilingual help translating oral and verbal communications and documents.

Help in office management and record keeping.

Help children with homework.

Find client’s jobs.

Assist in counseling individuals dealing with anger management.

Educate individuals on cultural tolerance.

Volunteer time at food pantries.

Perform any other tasks assigned by the director.

Research

Writing skills

Non-paid

Website: http://wafaaorganization.org/

phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Work Location: Remote

Job description for volunteers and interns:

Assist in fundraising and event organizing

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

Notary Public Services Assist in counseling domestic abuse perpetrators in anger

Assist in counseling individuals dealing with anger management.

Assist in counseling parenting classes

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

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

Spread the word with friends, families and neighbors

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

Help in office management and record keeping

Help children with homework

Find clients jobs

Educate individuals on cultural tolerance

Volunteer time at food pantries

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

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Work Location: Remote

Our mission is to empower the community to overcome issues such as poverty, unemployment, hunger, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other social maladies by empowering them through various social programs. We aim to reduce isolation and build connections within and between families and in the community. We are a non-profit. This is a partnership.

Please review our website & social media!

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

If you are interested, please send us a resume directly by email at wafaa@wafaaorganization.org and follow up by phone at 973-766-2406. We may not respond if applications are sent to Handshake without any communication via telephone or email.

We seek someone with a Master's in Psychology to partner with our Organization.

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

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

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

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

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Shift availability:

Work Location: Remote

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

We would like to hire only 1 hour a week to supervise students.

Website: http://wafaaorganization.org/

phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

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

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

Job Type: Part-time, only 1 hour a week

Salary: $20 per hour minimum, can be more depending on experience. We can also give $100 thank you letter with our Tax ID for an hour.

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

Benefits:

Work Location:

Job Type:

License/Certification:

Shift availability:

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

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

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

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

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

License/Certification:

Shift availability:

Work Location: Remote

Job description

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

We would like to hire only 1 hour a week to supervise Doctoral Clinical PsyD students.

Website: http://wafaaorganization.org/

phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

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

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

Job Type: Part-time, only 1 hour a week

Benefits:

Work Location:

Job Type:

License/Certification:

Shift availability:

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

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

Benefits:

Willingness to travel:

Work Location: Remote

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

Please contact me with what you are comfortable to work with. Thank you.

!!!Volunteer Ads!!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6C6VtwB3FBcRE1sTW1EbGRQZUk/view?usp=sharing

Job Description for Volunteers and Interns:

Assist in fundraising and event organizing.

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

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

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

Spread the word with family, friends, and neighbors.

Answer phone calls and register clients.

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

Draft letters and memos as well as grant writing.

If bilingual help translating oral and verbal communications and documents.

Help in office management and record keeping.

Help children with homework.

Find client’s jobs.

Assist in counseling individuals dealing with anger management.

Educate individuals on cultural tolerance.

Volunteer time at food pantries.

Perform any other tasks assigned by the director.

Research

Writing skills

Website: http://wafaaorganization.org/

phone number: 973 - 766 - 2406

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WafaaSaad3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Work Location: Remote

Volunteers are the lifeblood of United Way and our programs, sharing their valuable time, talents, expertise, and caring.  We wanted to show our volunteers how much they mean to us and to our community and YOU can help!  Use your artistic talents and imagination to create cards to thank volunteers and let them know how much their volunteer service is valued.

Make one card or many cards - you decide!  Please include a message of thanks and a nice picture, graphic or drawing.  Here are some examples of kind messages of appreciation:

* Thank you for volunteering and showing the world your kind heart.

* Your kindness is the spark that lights up our community.  Thank you for giving your time, energy, and heart so generously - you truly made a difference.

* Volunteers like you prove that the most valuable gift is not money or possessions, but the willingness to serve others with love and compassion.

* Because of your dedication, hope feels closer, smiles shine brighter, and challenges seem smaller.  Thank you for being a beacon of goodness.

* You didn't just give your time - you gave a piece of your heart.  And that's what makes your contribution priceless.

* The world needs more people like you - people who see a need and step forward without hesitation. Thank you for inspiring us all.

* Your selflessness is a reminder that one person's effort can ripple out and change countless lives.  We are deeply grateful for you.

* You are proof that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they care enough to act. Thank you for being extraordinary.

Please send your cards to us at:

United Way of Northern New Jersey, P.O. Box 6835, Bridgewater, NJ 08807   Attn: Lisa Galonardo

Thank you for volunteering to help us thank other volunteers in the community!

Join United Way’s Disaster Volunteer Corp.

For local residents looking to help the community during challenging times, there are a variety of ways volunteers can make a difference. 

Local organizations work hard to respond during times of disaster and provide critical services safely to those most in need in our community.  The needs will change over time and we need individuals ready to quickly fill new volunteer needs.

As part of the UWNNJ Disaster Volunteer Corps and you will be among the first to be notified as new needs arise in Morris County. And, if willing, you can be ready to “deploy” where most needed. 

Sign up TODAY and we will send you updates about local volunteer needs in our region, specific volunteer opportunities and information on how you can with preparation activities.  Thank you!

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.

United Way of Northern New Jersey works to build a love of reading and early literacy among children from ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and those struggling financially.  One way we do this is providing Reading Bags to children who do not have access to books and other learning materials in their homes. 

You can help by becoming a Book Buddy and providing one or more Reading Bags for a local child.  Simply sign up, then feel free to either run a drive to collect the items needed for the bags or build your own Reading Kit(s) to donate.

Reading Bags can include: 

The Basics:  1-3 new children's books (for ages 2 1/2 to 6 years), a pack of crayons, an activity or coloring book, a bookmark, and a small inspirational card or note (no last names)

Enhancements (one or more of the following):  a small new stuffed animal or pillow, a small snack pack, flash cards with letters, etc.

Items can be shared in reusable bags, decorated canvas bags or drawstring bags.  New books in multiple languages are also welcomed.

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

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 corporate kitchen in Roseland on Fridays starting at 1:15pm and deliver them to a nonprofit organization in Morristown (~20 minute drive).

We are looking to build a small group 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:

Volunteers are asked to complete Share My Meals onboarding and app and food safety training before volunteering.

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

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=

When you help an adult, you help her or his entire family. At Literacy Volunteers of America, Essex & Passaic Counties, we have a long list of U.S. citizens and immigrants, among them refugees and asylum seekers, waiting for help in learning to speak, understand, read, and write in English. We need volunteers to teach them. Here's how you can help: Learn to teach ESOL and Basic Literacy with LVA. After training, you will be matched with a small group of students (three to five) and tutor them for at least two hours each week via distance learning.

Become a volunteer literacy tutor by registering for our 10-hour (five days of two hours each) virtual tutor training course. This opportunity is only for local residents of Essex and Passaic Counties or others than can meet in-person in these counties.

This is a great opportunity to get involved and help your community!

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

You belong at the Y!

The YMCA depends upon volunteers to enrich our programs, facility, and youth experiences. Many corporations find volunteering for a day at the YMCA a great way to build staff camaraderie. Volunteering brings purpose to ones self and a staff team as they contribute to the good of the community.

Contact the YMCA for a work project that suits your group. Common experiences have included: decorating for the holidays ( Halloween, winter, spring), planting gardens, indoor maintenance projects (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, reading theme days, or holiday celebrations. Consider the Y for your next groups volunteer mission!

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

Kids Club Summer Camp is a 1-week long camp for young children (age 4-11) with intellectual & developmental disabilities in Camden, NJ.

Volunteers are needed to support our kiddos in engaging in fun summer activities! Every day is different, but we will be doing so many cool activities art, games, swimming, dance, karate, and more!

This camp is 1 week-- August 10-14, Monday-Friday 10am-2:30pm.

When you sign up, you can sign up for as many or few days as you'd like to attend!

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.

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

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

Leaf raking teams need for fall.  Tre trimming needs too. 

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. 

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.

Please 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. 

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!

Please 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.  Shifts available from 7am-7pm weekdays.

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

Help in the YMCA wellness center assisting with basic operations, maintenance functions, programs, facility prep and member relations.  

Great for someone interested in health and fitness recreationally or professionally!  Basic training provided.  Find your passion for wellness at the Y!

Student Interns welcome. Flexible time slots.  Please call the fitness director at 732-257-4114 for further information or visit www.raritavalleyymca.org for a volunteer application. 

Social Squad Summer Camp is a 1-week long camp for young adults (age 12+) with intellectual & developmental disabilities in Camden, NJ.

Volunteers are needed to support our young adults in engaging in fun summer activities! Every day is different, but we will be doing so many cool activities like exploring new things, making new friends, and practicing our social and independent living skills together and out in the community!

This camp is 1 week-- July 13-17 Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm.

When you sign up, you can sign up for as many or few days as you'd like to attend!

An Auction Item Solicitation Volunteer secures donations for fundraising events by identifying, contacting, and building relationships with local businesses and donors. They are responsible for acquiring goods or services, coordinating pick-ups, and managing donor correspondence, directly contributing to the event's financial success. 

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Time Commitment:

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.

Welcome Volunteers!

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

Once registered, a Volunteer Agreement must be completed.

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

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

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

Volunteers are the backbone of Habitat for Humanity SCNJ’s mission, enabling us to transform lives and help neighborhoods thrive. We rely on thousands of volunteers every year to carry out our mission.

Be a part of stabilizing housing throughout our community by helping with everything from construction to serving as a resource for families as they settle into their new homes.

Throughout the year, we have rotating needs at our ReStores, build and repair sites, and more. 

For more information and to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.habitatscnj.org/volunteer/

Stein Hospice is seeking volunteers who will become steady visitors to our patients. Many patients are room or bedbound and lacking social interaction.  If you can converse, read aloud, sing, play music, hold someone's hand and share your heart and time with our patients, please contact us for more information on how to volunteer.

You can email of Mgr of Volunteer Services at sculang@wilfcampus.org or call (732) 227-1212 for more information.

Travel Unity welcomes volunteers who want to support our work making travel more welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

Volunteers contribute in different ways depending on their interests and skills, including research, outreach, storytelling, events, partnerships, and workforce development initiatives.

As an initial step, new volunteers complete a short project to demonstrate engagement. Volunteers can choose between two options:

Spotlight – Interview a travel industry professional and write a short profile about their work and career path.

Case Study – Research and document an organization’s work in the travel industry.

Those interested in volunteering should first complete the Travel Unity volunteer application:
https://bit.ly/TUvolunteerapp

After submitting the application, we will follow up with next steps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Center for Food Action’s Mahwah Client Choice Market relies on volunteers to keep pantry shelves organized and fully stocked for guest appointments.

Volunteers assist with restocking shelves, organizing food inventory, preparing items for distribution, and maintaining a clean and orderly pantry environment.

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

Physical Requirements:
Volunteering may involve standing for extended periods, bending and reaching, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, and moving food inventory. Closed-toe shoes are required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect and is involved in the foster care system.

Core Roles of a CASA Volunteer

1. Advocate for the Child in Court: CASA volunteers provide independent recommendations to the judge about what will best support the child’s safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

2. Get to Know the Child’s Situation: Meeting regularly with the child Talking with foster parents, biological parents, teachers, caseworkers, therapists, and others involved in the child’s life.   Reviewing school, medical, and court records.

3. Ensure the Child’s Needs Are Met: CASA volunteers monitor whether the child is receiving necessary services such as: Education support, Medical and mental health care. Safe and stable housing

4. Be a Consistent Adult Presence Children in foster care often experience many caseworker changes. A CASA volunteer can be one stable adult who stays with the child throughout the case, sometimes for several years.

5. Promote Permanency

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. Application will be emailed to you after the Information Session. 

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

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. 

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.

A Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect and is involved in the foster care system.

Core Roles of a CASA Volunteer

1. Advocate for the Child in Court: CASA volunteers provide independent recommendations to the judge about what will best support the child’s safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

2. Get to Know the Child’s Situation: Meeting regularly with the child Talking with foster parents, biological parents, teachers, caseworkers, therapists, and others involved in the child’s life.   Reviewing school, medical, and court records.

3. Ensure the Child’s Needs Are Met: CASA volunteers monitor whether the child is receiving necessary services such as: Education support, Medical and mental health care. Safe and stable housing

4. Be a Consistent Adult Presence Children in foster care often experience many caseworker changes. A CASA volunteer can be one stable adult who stays with the child throughout the case, sometimes for several years.

5. Promote Permanency

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. Application will be emailed to you after the Information Session. 

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

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. 

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.

A Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect and is involved in the foster care system.

Core Roles of a CASA Volunteer

1. Advocate for the Child in Court: CASA volunteers provide independent recommendations to the judge about what will best support the child’s safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

2. Get to Know the Child’s Situation: Meeting regularly with the child Talking with foster parents, biological parents, teachers, caseworkers, therapists, and others involved in the child’s life.   Reviewing school, medical, and court records.

3. Ensure the Child’s Needs Are Met: CASA volunteers monitor whether the child is receiving necessary services such as: Education support, Medical and mental health care. Safe and stable housing

4. Be a Consistent Adult Presence Children in foster care often experience many caseworker changes. A CASA volunteer can be one stable adult who stays with the child throughout the case, sometimes for several years.

5. Promote Permanency

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. Application will be emailed to you after the Information Session. 

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

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. 

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.

Go Blue Event Committee Members help plan our Go Blue event on Monday, June 8th.  We will start meeting as a committee in March.  This event brings in a significant amount of financial resources for our organization, as well as creating community awareness and developing community partners. If you would like to serve on the event committee,ittee please email Judy Reses or call (609) 601-7800 Ext. 125.

Katie's House is a non-profit organization that provides housing, activities and mentoring for adults with intellectual disabilities in Sussex, Passaic, and Morris Counties, New Jersey.  We presently have 4 homes that provide Self Directed Supportive Housing, and we are on the verge of opening our fifth home.  We are seeking donations of Sherwin Williams paint, color Mindful Gray for painting the rooms in this home. Your kind donations would be so appreciated!

Katie's House is a non-profit organization that provides housing, activities and mentoring for adults with intellectual disabilities in Sussex, Passaic, and Morris Counties, New Jersey.

We presently have 4 homes that provide Self Directed Supportive Housing, and we are on the verge of opening our fifth home. We are seeking volunteers to paint the home once it is opened, date to be determined.

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, Ferris, 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

We welcome you, your colleagues, your service organization or your house of worship to conduct a diaper drive to benefit our NJ Diaper Network.  We provide diapers throughout the 21 counties of NJ to families in our programs and via our partner organizations serving low-income families who have difficulty providing the needed supply of diapers needed to keep their baby dry and safe.  We will provide you with information, a customized flyer, and a customized link for online donations so local babies can be dry & safe! Your drive can be collected in any NJ county. 

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 a corporate campus cafeteria on Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to a shelter in Camden (~5 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 nearly 1 million 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 donations from a meal donor in East Orange on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to an amazing nonprofit organization (Joi's Angels) in East Orange (~10 minute drive).  

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

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.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who will work together to ensure the weekly route is covered. For instance, it could be that they take turns volunteering each week or decide to pair up together weekly to pick up and deliver meals.  

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. 

Join the RTNJ Board of Directors to use your time and talent to support our mission of [Re]pairing homes, [Re]vitalizing communities, [Re]building lives. We are looking for engaged board members to help us set and meet our goals of growing the organization.

Requirements (flexible based on candidate):

Typically, candidates for the board will be considered after serving on a RTNJ committee or in other volunteer role. RTNJ's current committees include Fund Development, Marketing & PR, Project Development, and Governance.

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

Please provide your resume to Info@RTNorthJersey.org and we will schedule an interview.

The Closter Nature Center is seeking a skilled and passionate volunteer to lead the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for our 136-acre preserve. This is a high-impact role that will create a foundational resource for our conservation efforts, ecological data collection, and property management.

The selected volunteer will guide the organization in transitioning from initial concepts to a fully functional mapping system that tracks woodland health, identifies notable features, and protects our vital water resources.  Much of this work can be conducted remotely, but on-site visits for data collection and in-person meetings must be possible for the successful volunteer.

System Design & Setup: Lead the setup of a GIS platform and procedures for system maintenance (The Center currently holds an ArcGIS license but is open to alternative software recommendations).

Ecological Mapping: Develop layers to map forest species, identify invasive growth patterns, and track the progress of ongoing conservation initiatives.

Asset & Resource Management: Denote property boundaries, notable physical features, and critical water resources within the preserve.

Program Oversight: Manage the initial startup phase of the program and establish protocols for long-term data collection.

Training: Provide basic guidance and training to Nature Center volunteers and staff on how to utilize the mapping tools for field data entry and viewing.

Proven experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar mapping systems).

Understanding of data management and spatial analysis.

Interest in ecology, forestry, or environmental conservation.

Ability to work independently and lead a project from the implementation phase.

Strong communication skills to explain technical tools to non-technical volunteers.

Your work will directly contribute to the "woodland health" of the preserve. By visualizing our ecological data, you will help our team make informed decisions about species protection, resource management, and the overall health of our 136-acre forest for generations to come.

If you are interested in using your technical skills to protect local nature, please reach out to Tom Golodik (click here for email) with a brief summary of your GIS experience and why you’d like to support the Closter Nature Center.

Assistance with identifying grants and helping with the grant application process.

Be a champion for an unaccompanied immigrant child. Apply to become a Volunteer Child Advocate and attend our upcoming training session!

We will reach out with additional information.

Professional and amateur photographers are needed to photograph TNC's events, grounds, flora, and fauna. Maintain the nature center photo collections and files so that we can highlight all that we do.

Program photographer volunteers are responsible for attending TNC programs and events and taking digital pictures of the staff, volunteers, and animal ambassadors providing programs and assisting customers. These images are needed so that TNC may highlight all we do to accomplish our mission. The images provided may be utilized by TNC soley in either digital and or print. Individuals are needed who can provide their own digital camera, have a cheerful, friendly attitude, professional and efficient, and great communication skills.

Description:  Volunteers that work on our loading dock help unload donations and load purchased items into customer vehicles.  In between assisting customers and donors, Volunteers will clean and stock merchandise on the sales floor. Work is generally performed indoors, but you will occasionally be asked to help outdoors.  This position is available Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm.  Saturdays 10am-5pm

* 4 hour or 8 hour shifts available

Volunteer Video: BuildtheBuilders-Updated.mp4

Requirements:

-       Commitment to a set schedule

-       Ability to lift up to 50lbs

-       Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time and climb ladders up to 6ft

The Benefits: 

·         Engage with a diverse community of volunteers on a daily basis.  All of our volunteers make lasting friendships with their peers.

·         Attend annual and semi-annual volunteer parties and recognition events.

·         Gifts of ReStore swag! Shirts, hats, etc.

·         20% discount on all ReStore donated merchandise.

Description

:    Volunteers will assist the store by driving sales through social media and E-commerce platforms.  You will be asked to take photos of merchandise to post online and help with video media marketing.  You will also research items and find comparison pricing to educate our customers about the value of the item.  You will have an opportunity to be creative and work in collaboration with our Social media manager.  This position is available Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm.  Saturdays 10am-5pm

* 4 hour or 8 hour shifts available

Volunteer Video: BuildtheBuilders-Updated.mp4

Requirements:

-       Flexible schedule

-       Experience with Facebook and Craigslist

-       Ebay experience is a plus

-       Excellent web search skills

-       Attention to detail

-       Ability to work independently

-       MS office suite

The Benefits: 

·         Engage with a diverse community of volunteers on a daily basis.  All of our volunteers make lasting friendships with their peers.

·         Attend annual and semi-annual volunteer parties and recognition events.

·         Gifts of ReStore swag! Shirts, hats, etc.

·         20% discount on all ReStore donated merchandise.

Description:  Volunteers that work in the backroom will be pricing, cleaning, and stocking small goods that are donated to our store.  They will also help identify high value goods that can be sold online and forward them to our Ecommerce Coordinator.  Backroom Associates will also engage with our customers during the workday and help answer any questions they may have.    This position is available Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm.  Saturdays 10am-5pm.

* 4 hour or 8 hour shifts available

Volunteer Video: BuildtheBuilders-Updated.mp4

Requirements:

-       Commitment to a set schedule 

-       Ability to multi-task

-       Ability to work on your feet and stand for intermittent periods of time

-       Excellent customer service and communication skills

The Benefits: 

·         Engage with a diverse community of volunteers on a daily basis.  All of our volunteers make lasting friendships with their peers.

·         Attend annual and semi-annual volunteer parties and recognition events.

·         Gifts of ReStore swag! Shirts, hats, etc.

·         20% discount on all ReStore donated merchandise.

Description:  Volunteers that work at our cash register will assist customers with their purchases and guide them through the sales process.  They will be responsible for communicating store policies and answering general merchandise questions.  They may also be asked to assist with researching and pricing items.  This position is available Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm.  Saturdays 10am-5pm.  Current need is Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-4pm.

* 4 hour or 8 hour shifts available

Volunteer Video: BuildtheBuilders-Updated.mp4

Requirements:

-       Commitment to a set schedule 

-       Ability to multi-task

-       Ability to work on your feet and stand for intermittent periods of time

-       Excellent customer service and communication skills

-       Ability to count coin and cash accurately

-       Basic computer skills. 

-       Experience with a computerized Point-of-Sale system or cash register is a plus.

The Benefits: 

·         Engage with a diverse community of volunteers on a daily basis.  All of our volunteers make lasting friendships with their peers.

·         Attend annual and semi-annual volunteer parties and recognition events.

·         Gifts of ReStore swag! Shirts, hats, etc.

·         20% discount on all ReStore donated merchandise.

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 are a seeking a person to design and manage a monthly e-newsletter for parents of new military enlistees 

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 passionate about local ecology and hands-on conservation? The Closter Nature Center (CNC) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Natural Resources Committee, the team responsible for the preservation of CNC’s 136-acre forested wetland reserve.

This is a unique opportunity to transition from an enthusiast to a steward. As a committee member, you won't just be talking about conservation; you’ll be leading it.

How you’ll make a difference:

Strategize: Help guide our multi-year Reforestation Initiative and develop resilient ecosystem methodologies.

Lead: Organize volunteer workdays and oversee invasive species management.

Maintain: Ensure our 3-mile trail system remains a safe, beautiful resource for the community.

Collaborate: Work alongside staff, contractors, and fellow conservationists to execute high-impact projects.

Who we’re looking for: We are seeking local community members with a background or deep interest in environmental science and conservation. If you are ready to commit to regular strategy meetings and enjoy "boots-on-the-ground" field work, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

Details

Location

Resident within 20 minutes of Closter Nature Center.

Availability

4–10 hours/month; includes regular committee meetings.

Term

At least one year of service for impact and continuity

Core Skills

Dependability, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Specialties

Bonus: Environmental science, landscaping, or project management.

Help us protect the green space we all love. Join the Natural Resources Committee today.

Fill out the following form to register your interest!

United Way of Passaic County is expanding our Reading Buddies program, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us in making a lasting impact!

Reading by 3rd grade is a critical milestone—but too many kids are falling behind. As a Reading Buddy, you’ll work one-on-one or in small groups with K–3rd grade students during the school day (Monday–Friday, 9AM–2PM), from October-June, helping them build skills, grow their confidence, and spark a love of reading that can change their future.

No teaching experience? No problem! We provide full training and support to set you up for success. All volunteers must complete a background check and fingerprinting prior to being matched with students.

Why Volunteer?

Make a real difference in a child’s life

Gain meaningful experience and give back to your community

Join a team of caring, committed changemakers

Ready to get started?

Contact Bethsaida Olds at bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.

Together, we can help every child become a confident, capable reader.

Are you retired and looking for ways to volunteer using your skills and life experience?

If so, Redefining Retirement is right for you! 

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the types of volunteer opportunities available, both in-person and virtual. During this session, liaisons will offer insight into the nonprofit community, and explain how they will assist in finding the opportunity that is right for you. Register today to take your first step towards an enjoyable and meaningful volunteer role.

Email retirement@bergenvolunteers.org to find out when the next session is.

STEM Success Guides

Looking for a meaningful experience? Join us as an STEM program volunteer!

Your Role: 

Help facilitate hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities for youth. Engage participants in creative problem-solving and inspire curiosity.

Skills:

Benefits:

Sign Up Here!: Volunteers & Interns at BGCL Lower Bergen County

Administrative Assistant Volunteer: Looking for a meaningful experience? Join us as an administrative assistant!

Your Role: 

Support the program by assisting staff with clerical and administrative tasks. Must be proficient in Google Drive, especially Google Sheets, and comfortable with data tracking.

Skills:

Benefits:

Sign Up Here!: Volunteers & Interns at BGCL Lower Bergen County

Active Achiever Volunteer

Looking for a meaningful experience? Join us as a Physical Education Volunteer!

Your Role:

Support structured physical activity sessions, promote teamwork and healthy habits, and help supervise recreational games for elementary and middle school youth. Ideal for individuals passionate about youth development, fitness, and fostering a positive, active environment.

Skills:

Benefits:

Sign Up Here: Volunteers & Interns at BGCL Lower Bergen County 

Homework Hero Volunteer:

Looking for a meaningful experience? Join us as an academic tutor!

Your Role: 

Support youth in grades Pre-K through 8th with homework help, reading, and enrichment activities in a positive, encouraging environment. Ideal for individuals passionate about education and youth development.

Skills:

Benefits:

Sign Up Here!: Volunteers & Interns at BGCL Lower Bergen County

Holiday Volunteers

Bright Side doesn't close on holidays. While some of our residents spend holidays with their families, many residents remain at Bright Side. If you're looking for a special way to spend Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Day, or any other holiday, remember that Bright Side has meaningful volunteer opportunities for you.

Edit and post videos and news articles to Patch, Daily Voice and local newspapers on a regular basis. 

Contact organizations which provide services for seniors

Locate and reach out to isolated seniors

We are seeking a volunteers with experience in marketing and promotion (including social) to announce our 3 OCS ceremonies in NJ. Promotion starts in January, 2026

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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 Glassboro on Fridays at 3pm and deliver them to a nonprofit organization in Gloucester Township (~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:

Work with a horticulturist on the grounds for our 2-hour Ground Force volunteer sessions.  Tasks vary from sessions to session.

Are you interested in combating food insecurity for local Camden youth & families? If supporting access to nutritious and sustainable food is important to you, we’d love to have you! LUCY is thrilled to partner with the Food Bank of South Jersey in implementing our on- site food pantry. We consistently provide canned goods, fresh produce & vegetables, protein, dairy and eggs for youth, parent/guardians and the Camden community

Volunteers assist members with aphasia in our member-run gift shop making jewelry. Accent is on providing friendly conversation and assistance to those with limited hand mobility.

Times -
Monday & Tuesday 1 hour shifts between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

We ask all volunteers to commit to at least one hour a week for our 15 week semester.

Volunteers are needed to help at the food pantry every third Tuesday at 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Volunteers will help unload food delivery truck, put donated food out on pantry shelves and help hand out food. 

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

The pantry operates Rain, snow and shine.

Volunteers are needed to help at the food pantry on Fridays at 10:00am.Volunteers will help put donated food out on pantry shelves and help hand out food. 

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

The pantry operates Rain, snow and shine.