Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Online as a Conversation PartnerReady to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about ENGin before joining, register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions: https://calendly.com/volunteer-training/volunteer-info-sessions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Agency: ENGin Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!” "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about ENGin before joining, register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions: https://calendly.com/volunteer-training/volunteer-info-sessions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info@enginprogram.org. Agency: ENGin Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 06907 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Weekly Volunteer Gardening - Saturdays 10 AM-1 PMFrom June - September Volunteer with Pershing Field Garden Friends every Saturday 10 AM-1PM and Tuesday 5PM-7PM. Come when you can for as much or little as you can. No experience necessary. PFGF supplies gloves and tools. We welcome all volunteers. Meet near the Community Center in Pershing Field Park (official address: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City) Agency: Pershing Field Garden Friends From June - September Volunteer with Pershing Field Garden Friends every Saturday 10 AM-1PM and Tuesday 5PM-7PM. Come when you can for as much or little as you can. No experience necessary. PFGF supplies gloves and tools. We welcome all volunteers. Meet near the Community Center in Pershing Field Park (official address: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City) Agency: Pershing Field Garden Friends Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07307 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Weekly Volunteer Gardening - Tuesdays 5PM-7PMFrom June - September Volunteer with Pershing Field Garden Friends every Saturday 10 AM-1PM and Tuesday 5PM-7PM. Come when you can for as much or little as you can. No experience necessary. PFGF supplies gloves and tools. We welcome all volunteers. Meet near the Community Center in Pershing Field Park (official address: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City) Agency: Pershing Field Garden Friends From June - September Volunteer with Pershing Field Garden Friends every Saturday 10 AM-1PM and Tuesday 5PM-7PM. Come when you can for as much or little as you can. No experience necessary. PFGF supplies gloves and tools. We welcome all volunteers. Meet near the Community Center in Pershing Field Park (official address: 201 Central Ave, Jersey City) Agency: Pershing Field Garden Friends Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07307 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: First Night Kit DriveDue to overwhelming demand from our partner agencies, Jersey Cares established the First Night Kit Program. Throughout the year, Jersey Cares manages projects in which volunteers assemble kits for domestic violence shelters, transitional housing facilities, runaway safe havens, foster homes and other agencies with transitional populations in need of hygiene items on the "first night" of their stay. As soon as items are received they are distributed to participating agencies. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to assist displaced families in New Jersey by providing them with essential toiletry items needed for their first night stay at a shelter or transitional home. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to the First Night Kit Program, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF ALL COMMUNITY RECIPIENTS, JERSEY CARES WILLNOT ACCEPT USED, OPENED, OR GENTLY USED ITEMS.**Items ACCEPTED for First Night Kits include: ShampooConditionerSoap and body washLotionToothpasteToothbrushesDeodorantCombs and brushesTravel-size tissuesChapstickSocksUnderwearGallon-size zip lock bags (if you plan to package the kits yourself)Items NOT ACCEPTED for First Night Kits include: RazorsClothing (new or used)Alcohol-based items such as mouthwash, perfumes, or body mistsToysUsed or opened itemsFoodDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INSTRUCTIONS*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Prior to delivery, please either package one of each item into a gallon-size Ziploc bag or sort collected items by kind (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, brushes, underwear) into a box. Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: First Night Kit Program290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039 If you would like to ship your donations, please mail them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Donate items via YouGiveGoods to have items sent directly to us! HOST AN ONLINE DRIVEYou can also run your very own First Night Kit collection drive online for free! To set up your online collection page, please click HERE and click "Join Now" to begin customizing. Corporate partners can click HERE to see the benefits of creating a drive with YouGiveGoods. REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only registered 501c3 organizations, government agencies, or public schools from New Jersey will be considered for donations** If you are an agency in need of First Night Kits, please click HERE to fill out the agency application form. First Night Kit donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares Due to overwhelming demand from our partner agencies, Jersey Cares established the First Night Kit Program. Throughout the year, Jersey Cares manages projects in which volunteers assemble kits for domestic violence shelters, transitional housing facilities, runaway safe havens, foster homes and other agencies with transitional populations in need of hygiene items on the "first night" of their stay. As soon as items are received they are distributed to participating agencies. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to assist displaced families in New Jersey by providing them with essential toiletry items needed for their first night stay at a shelter or transitional home. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to the First Night Kit Program, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF ALL COMMUNITY RECIPIENTS, JERSEY CARES WILLNOT ACCEPT USED, OPENED, OR GENTLY USED ITEMS.**Items ACCEPTED for First Night Kits include: ShampooConditionerSoap and body washLotionToothpasteToothbrushesDeodorantCombs and brushesTravel-size tissuesChapstickSocksUnderwearGallon-size zip lock bags (if you plan to package the kits yourself)Items NOT ACCEPTED for First Night Kits include: RazorsClothing (new or used)Alcohol-based items such as mouthwash, perfumes, or body mistsToysUsed or opened itemsFoodDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INSTRUCTIONS*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Prior to delivery, please either package one of each item into a gallon-size Ziploc bag or sort collected items by kind (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, brushes, underwear) into a box. Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: First Night Kit Program290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039 If you would like to ship your donations, please mail them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Donate items via YouGiveGoods to have items sent directly to us! HOST AN ONLINE DRIVEYou can also run your very own First Night Kit collection drive online for free! To set up your online collection page, please click HERE and click "Join Now" to begin customizing. Corporate partners can click HERE to see the benefits of creating a drive with YouGiveGoods. REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only registered 501c3 organizations, government agencies, or public schools from New Jersey will be considered for donations** If you are an agency in need of First Night Kits, please click HERE to fill out the agency application form. First Night Kit donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07306 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Animal Shelter HelpersWhen an animal arrives at a shelter, it has been found as a stray, surrendered or abandoned by its owner, or rescued from a puppy mill. These cats or dogs have no home or owner to love them. Generous Jersey Cares volunteers help ease the pain of this difficult transition by providing comfort to our four legged friends, and the shelters which provide a safe haven. Jersey Cares has established the Animal Shelter Helpers program to provide no-kill rescue shelters in need of items for animals during their stay prior to a permanent adoption. As soon as items are received they are distributed to participating agencies. This is an ongoing initiative - there is no deadline for collected items. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to provide no-kill rescue shelters with vital items for displaced animals during their stay prior to adoption. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to Animal Shelter Helpers, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **Please do not donate open food items of any kind. Please see our list below for more information on accepted items** Items accepted for Animal Shelter Helpers Program: Unopened dog food - dry or cannedUnopened dog treatsNew dog toysNew or gently used raised pet bedsNew or gently used collars and leashes 3-Quart stainless steel dog bowlsUnopened cat food - dry or cannedUnopened cat treatsNew cat toysUnopened kitty litterNew or gently used cat bedsKMR milk replacement formula for kittens & puppiesDust pansNail clippers for catsTurbo scratcher replacement padsNew blankets & towels for beddingPaper towelsSpray bottlesScrubber spongesDisinfecting wipesBleachLaundry detergentDish detergentHand soapDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INFORMATION*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: Animal Shelter Helpers290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039If you would like to mail us your donations, please send them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Visit our Amazon Wish List to have items sent directly to us! REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only no-kill shelters as defined by Maddie's Fund and registered 501c3 organizations in New Jersey will be considered for donations.** If you are an organization interested in receiving Animal Shelter items, please click HERE to fill out the agency application form. Animal Shelter Helper donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares When an animal arrives at a shelter, it has been found as a stray, surrendered or abandoned by its owner, or rescued from a puppy mill. These cats or dogs have no home or owner to love them. Generous Jersey Cares volunteers help ease the pain of this difficult transition by providing comfort to our four legged friends, and the shelters which provide a safe haven. Jersey Cares has established the Animal Shelter Helpers program to provide no-kill rescue shelters in need of items for animals during their stay prior to a permanent adoption. As soon as items are received they are distributed to participating agencies. This is an ongoing initiative - there is no deadline for collected items. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to provide no-kill rescue shelters with vital items for displaced animals during their stay prior to adoption. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to Animal Shelter Helpers, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **Please do not donate open food items of any kind. Please see our list below for more information on accepted items** Items accepted for Animal Shelter Helpers Program: Unopened dog food - dry or cannedUnopened dog treatsNew dog toysNew or gently used raised pet bedsNew or gently used collars and leashes 3-Quart stainless steel dog bowlsUnopened cat food - dry or cannedUnopened cat treatsNew cat toysUnopened kitty litterNew or gently used cat bedsKMR milk replacement formula for kittens & puppiesDust pansNail clippers for catsTurbo scratcher replacement padsNew blankets & towels for beddingPaper towelsSpray bottlesScrubber spongesDisinfecting wipesBleachLaundry detergentDish detergentHand soapDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INFORMATION*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: Animal Shelter Helpers290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039If you would like to mail us your donations, please send them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Visit our Amazon Wish List to have items sent directly to us! REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only no-kill shelters as defined by Maddie's Fund and registered 501c3 organizations in New Jersey will be considered for donations.** If you are an organization interested in receiving Animal Shelter items, please click HERE to fill out the agency application form. Animal Shelter Helper donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07306 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Diaper DriveThe Jersey Cares Diaper Drive was created in response to the huge deficit between the supply and demand of many critical products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to lack of essential resources, such as diapers, many families are left unable to provide for their children. Our community partners were struggling to meet the growing requests for diapers during this difficult time. After working with our partners, Jersey Cares realized that the need to provide diapers to families who do not have access to them is constant and was only heightened by the pandemic. Jersey Cares is proud to add the Diaper Drive as a permanent addition to our on-going collection drives. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to assist caregivers and new mothers in New Jersey by providing them with diapers for their loved ones. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to the Diaper Drive Program, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **JERSEY CARES WILL NOT ACCEPT USED OR GENTLY USED ITEMS**Items ACCEPTED for Diaper Drive include: New packs of diapers (All sizes from Newborn up to size 6T)Opened packs of diapers (All sizes from Newborn up to size 6T)New packs of baby wipesItems NOT for Diaper Drive include: Baby foodBaby formulaBaby clothesDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INFORMATION*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONSON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: Diaper Drive290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039If you would like to mail us your donations, please send them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Donate items via YouGiveGoods to have items sent directly to us! HOST AN ONLINE DRIVEYou can also run your very own Diaper Drive online for free! To set up your online collection page, please click HERE and click "Join Now" to begin customizing. Corporate partners can click HERE to see the benefits of creating a drive with YouGiveGoods. REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only registered 501c3 organizations, government agencies, or public schools from New Jersey will be considered for donations** If you are an agency in need of diapers, please click HERE to fill out the agency request form. Diaper Drive donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares The Jersey Cares Diaper Drive was created in response to the huge deficit between the supply and demand of many critical products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to lack of essential resources, such as diapers, many families are left unable to provide for their children. Our community partners were struggling to meet the growing requests for diapers during this difficult time. After working with our partners, Jersey Cares realized that the need to provide diapers to families who do not have access to them is constant and was only heightened by the pandemic. Jersey Cares is proud to add the Diaper Drive as a permanent addition to our on-going collection drives. How to Get InvolvedREGISTER TO COLLECT As a collection site, you will have the opportunity to assist caregivers and new mothers in New Jersey by providing them with diapers for their loved ones. If you are an individual or group looking to donate to the Diaper Drive Program, please click HERE to register as a collection site. **JERSEY CARES WILL NOT ACCEPT USED OR GENTLY USED ITEMS**Items ACCEPTED for Diaper Drive include: New packs of diapers (All sizes from Newborn up to size 6T)Opened packs of diapers (All sizes from Newborn up to size 6T)New packs of baby wipesItems NOT for Diaper Drive include: Baby foodBaby formulaBaby clothesDELIVERY ADDRESS AND INFORMATION*THE JERSEY CARES OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONSON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025: May 23 & 26, June 19, July 4, July 7, August 29, September 1, November 27 & 28, and December 22-31.*Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call our office at (973) 533-1993 and press option 2 upon arrival to be directed to our loading dock for delivery assistance. Jersey CaresAttn: Diaper Drive290 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Suite 1320Livingston, NJ 07039If you would like to mail us your donations, please send them to the address listed above. This is an ongoing initiative, there is no deadline for collected items. DONATE VIRTUALLYWant to donate, but can't make it to the store? Donate items via YouGiveGoods to have items sent directly to us! HOST AN ONLINE DRIVEYou can also run your very own Diaper Drive online for free! To set up your online collection page, please click HERE and click "Join Now" to begin customizing. Corporate partners can click HERE to see the benefits of creating a drive with YouGiveGoods. REGISTER TO RECEIVE**Please be advised that only registered 501c3 organizations, government agencies, or public schools from New Jersey will be considered for donations** If you are an agency in need of diapers, please click HERE to fill out the agency request form. Diaper Drive donations become available periodically and organizations will be contacted in the order requests were received. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please call us at 973-533-1993 or email us at volunteerprograms@jerseycares.org. Agency: Jersey Cares Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07306 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEERCASA volunteers are paired with a foster child and get to know that child and his or her circumstances through monthly visits. Information is gathered from teachers, doctors, and social workers and volunteers make recommendations to a court judge based on the child’s needs. Volunteers influence a foster child’s life across many significant and far-reaching life concerns such as medical care, academics, and enrichment activities. We ask for a minimum one year commitment, and our volunteers typically spend about 10-15 hours a month on their case. Learn more here: https://www.hudsoncountycasa.org/become-a-volunteer Agency: Hudson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) CASA volunteers are paired with a foster child and get to know that child and his or her circumstances through monthly visits. Information is gathered from teachers, doctors, and social workers and volunteers make recommendations to a court judge based on the child’s needs. Volunteers influence a foster child’s life across many significant and far-reaching life concerns such as medical care, academics, and enrichment activities. We ask for a minimum one year commitment, and our volunteers typically spend about 10-15 hours a month on their case. Learn more here: https://www.hudsoncountycasa.org/become-a-volunteer Agency: Hudson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07306 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Essay CoachYPIE Jersey City Essay Coach
About YPIE
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. Position Overview Our YPIE students have tremendous stories to share! YPIE Essay Coaches provide support to our high school juniors and seniors as they write their college essays, a critical part of the college application process. Essay Coaches work closely with and under the guidance of the YPIE College Advisors assigned to Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools in Jersey City. Training and support is provided to Essay Coaches throughout the essay writing process, with regular benchmark checkpoints to ensure that the process is staying on track. Spring Season - April to June Summer Season - July to August Fall Season - September to November
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 Requirements 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 Learn more: ypie.org/volunteer Agency: Yonkers Partners in Education YPIE Jersey City Essay Coach
About YPIE
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. Position Overview Our YPIE students have tremendous stories to share! YPIE Essay Coaches provide support to our high school juniors and seniors as they write their college essays, a critical part of the college application process. Essay Coaches work closely with and under the guidance of the YPIE College Advisors assigned to Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools in Jersey City. Training and support is provided to Essay Coaches throughout the essay writing process, with regular benchmark checkpoints to ensure that the process is staying on track. Spring Season - April to June Summer Season - July to August Fall Season - September to November
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 Requirements 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 Learn more: ypie.org/volunteer Agency: Yonkers Partners in Education Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07306 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Distribution- assist Social Service Coordinator with distribution food to low-income housing residents in specific property - heavy lifting may be required
Properties include: Catherine Todd Senior: 1st Tuesday of the Month Ocean Towers: First and 3rd Monday of the month
Agency: Better Tomorrows - assist Social Service Coordinator with distribution food to low-income housing residents in specific property - heavy lifting may be required
Properties include: Catherine Todd Senior: 1st Tuesday of the Month Ocean Towers: First and 3rd Monday of the month
Agency: Better Tomorrows Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07302 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Big Brothers, Big Sisters Needed! Sign up to Mentor today!BBBS is a national youth mentoring organization located in all 50 states, over 10 countries around the world, & we're the oldest and premier nationally recognized mentoring organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been around for over 100 years.
Our mission for us is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite and promote the power of youth, and to be a credible social justice organization embedded in our community.
Every child deserves a chance to see their potential realized. By matching children one-to-one with adult mentors (or Bigs), Big Brothers Big Sisters defends that potential. And helps change lives today and forever. All it takes is just a few hours a month. Join us. Become a Big now at BigsAndKids.org. What is a Mentor? A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you.
What is the commitment? 4 hours a month, minimum of one year commitment
How do I sign up? Visit us at www.BigsAndKids.org or call us 973-642-BIGS(2447)
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties BBBS is a national youth mentoring organization located in all 50 states, over 10 countries around the world, & we're the oldest and premier nationally recognized mentoring organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been around for over 100 years.
Our mission for us is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite and promote the power of youth, and to be a credible social justice organization embedded in our community.
Every child deserves a chance to see their potential realized. By matching children one-to-one with adult mentors (or Bigs), Big Brothers Big Sisters defends that potential. And helps change lives today and forever. All it takes is just a few hours a month. Join us. Become a Big now at BigsAndKids.org. What is a Mentor? A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you.
What is the commitment? 4 hours a month, minimum of one year commitment
How do I sign up? Visit us at www.BigsAndKids.org or call us 973-642-BIGS(2447)
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mentor CoachMentor Coaches are matched 1:1 with a first-generation college student (Fellow). You will work alongside your Fellow, helping them cultivate their strengths, secure internships, and overcome obstacles over the course of the two year program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please create a volunteer profile and apply: https://any.force.com/volunteers
Agency: America Needs You (ANY) Mentor Coaches are matched 1:1 with a first-generation college student (Fellow). You will work alongside your Fellow, helping them cultivate their strengths, secure internships, and overcome obstacles over the course of the two year program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please create a volunteer profile and apply: https://any.force.com/volunteers
Agency: America Needs You (ANY) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07305 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: ESL VolunteersAgency: Jersey City Free Public Library Agency: Jersey City Free Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07302 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Graphic Artist to help update logo and flyersThe HPNA is looking for a graphic professional or student, willing to donate services to help rebrand our logo, flyers, and other graphics for use across all print and social media. This person must work in the Adobe Suite. Please respond to discuss timeframe, specific needs, and design credit. Agency: Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association The HPNA is looking for a graphic professional or student, willing to donate services to help rebrand our logo, flyers, and other graphics for use across all print and social media. This person must work in the Adobe Suite. Please respond to discuss timeframe, specific needs, and design credit. Agency: Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07302 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Like Driving? Deliver Life-saving BloodPLACEMENT PURPOSE OPEN TIME DAYS REQUIRED TRAINING Orientation to American Red Cross Transportation Specialist TrainingOn-the-job training Agency: American Red Cross (New Jersey Region) PLACEMENT PURPOSE OPEN TIME DAYS REQUIRED TRAINING Orientation to American Red Cross Transportation Specialist TrainingOn-the-job training Agency: American Red Cross (New Jersey Region) Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07004 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Coaches and Assistant CoachesWe need coaches and assistant coaches on all levels to help expand the program. Even if you have never coached but have an understanding of the game you can start with the lower divisions or sign up to be an assistant coach. There is a time commitment but we do everything we can to help coaches succeed. Please reach out if you wish to discuss further. (All coaches go though background checks ad no coast to the coach).
Agency: Washington Park Little League We need coaches and assistant coaches on all levels to help expand the program. Even if you have never coached but have an understanding of the game you can start with the lower divisions or sign up to be an assistant coach. There is a time commitment but we do everything we can to help coaches succeed. Please reach out if you wish to discuss further. (All coaches go though background checks ad no coast to the coach).
Agency: Washington Park Little League Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07307 Allow Groups: No |