Opportunities From: United Way of Greater Mercer County

From We Can’t to We Can is currently seeking a dedicated Volunteer Content Creator to help us capture and share the heart of our mission. This role plays an important part in documenting our community events, special moments, and the impact we make in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. From photos and videos to storytelling through social media, this position helps bring awareness to our work and allows others to see the meaningful experiences we create.

We are looking for someone who is creative, dependable, and passionate about community service—someone who can help us preserve authentic moments and turn them into content that reflects our mission and values. While experience in content creation, photography, videography, or social media is preferred, it is not required. We welcome those with beginner-level experience who are eager to learn, grow, and use their skills to make a difference.

This is a volunteer-based opportunity for individuals 18+ with reliable transportation who are willing to attend events and contribute their time to helping us expand our reach and impact.

If you are interested in being part of our mission and helping us tell our story, please fill out the application form linked below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6koih1PXVG6fUlZ471ENU9ZGc8p2qqZJP0cIr95kci-v2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Volunteer Position: Pickup & Delivery Driver

Organization: King's Things Food Pantry

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

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

Responsibilities

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

• Weigh incoming food donations and accurately record donation weights.

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements

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

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

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.

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

Impact

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

¡Haz de este un verano para recordar! Lánzate a una nueva oportunidad de voluntariado!

Use your gift of language to provide compassionate support for local hospice patients and families. Samaritan needs bilingual Spanish/English volunteers to visit our Spanish-speaking patients. Visitors provide companionship and emotional support for the patients and their caregivers. They do not provide physical care. Visits generally occur once a week in the patient’s home or care facility. 

Samaritan is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization serving people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties. Our hospice provides services with warmth and dignity for people with a terminal illness. 

Make this a summer to remember! What better way than to support those who are grieving?

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

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

No computer skills required. No experience necessary.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember!  At Samaritan, no experience required; just open your heart and support our patients and families.

Volunteers assist with all the usual retail tasks - greeting customers, setting up merchandise displays, completing sales transactions, sorting donations, and maintaining store cleanliness and an inviting environment.

Flexible Scheduling. Teens 17+ years old may also volunteer. STORE HOURS ARE TUESDAY-FRIDAY (11a-3p) and SATURDAY (11a-5p).

Must have good customer service and people skills.  Complimentary training provided.

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

Please note: All who have experienced the loss of a significant family member or friend must wait six months from the date of loss to begin the volunteer process for working in the thrift shop.

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

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS

SUPPLIES:

Heart cutters available at these links:

Amazon.com:

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

Etsy.com:

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you so very much sharing your heart!

Make this a summer to remember!  What better way to fulfill your service hours than to participate in meaningful volunteer service. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

All activities count as community service! 

We hope you'll join us!

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to do that than to open your heart to a local hospice patient. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember!  What better way to do that than to open your heart to a hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to do that than to open your heart to a local hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to do that than to make a difference in the life hospice patient. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember!! What better way to do that than to open your heart to a hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to do that than by opening your heart to a hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! Open your heart and make a difference in the life of a local hospice patient. We need you! No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to fulfill your service hours than to open your heart and support Samaritan patients and their families.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All activities count as community service! 

We hope you'll join us!

Make this a summer to remember! What better way than to support your fellow Veterans!

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

Volunteers visit once a week for 2-4 hours and do not provide any hands-on care. No experience or healthcare background needed. Training is provided.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way then to open  your heart to a fellow Veteran.

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

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way than to open your heart to a fellow Veteran.

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

Volunteers visit once a week for 2-4 hours and do not provide any hands-on care. No experience or healthcare background needed. Training is provided.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way than to open your heart to those who are grieving? We are looking for caring people to make 10-15 Bereavement calls on a monthly basis from your own home to check in with those who have recently lost a loved one on hospice services with Samaritan.

Samaritan is a nonprofit, non-sectarian agency caring for people suffering from serious, progressive illness and grief.

No computer skills required. No experience necessary!

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! At Samaritan, no special skills are required; just open your heart and spend time supporting adults who know you care.

Do you enjoy chatting and socializing on the phone? Welcome to Samaritan's Friendly Caller program where you can have an important impact by making meaningful phone calls a few hours weekly to adults who are socially isolated.

Volunteer from your own home using a call hub to respect privacy and confidentiality. A one-hour Orientation and a one-time training is provided and available virtually. Must be 18+ years old.

Samaritan abides by the National Hospice & Palliative Care guideline that anyone who has experienced a significant loss of a loved one within the past 12 months, you must wait one year from the date of loss before volunteering.

Make this a summer to remember! As a Veteran, you have a special compassion for your fellow veterans. Open your heart and make a difference. 

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

Volunteers visit once a week for 2-4 hours and do not provide any hands-on care. No experience or healthcare background needed. Training is provided.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! Open your heart to support our patients and their families.

Considering supporting the Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mount Holly by greeting family members and visitors coming to see their loved ones, escorting as needed to patient rooms, answering/directing calls, and representing Samaritan.

The Unit is located inside Virtua Hospital Mount Holly. The In Patient Unit Volunteers shifts occur on the weekends. Saturday and Sunday Shifts are the same: 8am to 11am; 11am to 2pm, and 2pm to 5pm. Bring the following qualities to your work at Samaritan: good communication and listening skills, reliability, flexibility, and compassion.

Qualifications/Requirements: - Minimum Age: 17 - One-year commitment - Volunteer Orientation and Training - Some medical requirements including COVID Vaccination and one booster (or physician-signed medical declination). Here is the link to fill pout a volunteer application online: https://bttr.im/kj2e0

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

Make this a summer to remember! Use your special skills to make meaningful gifts to support our patients.

Our patients would benefit from:

Fidget Mats provide sensory and tactile stimulation for the restless hands of our Dementia patients. They offer exercise, increase focus, reduce anxiety, soothe and calm nerves, and provide comfort. Consider both men & women when choosing fabrics and accessories. **NO small objects such as buttons or beads that patients can pull off and potentially eat.**

Adult Food Protectors/Dining Scarves provide clothing protection during meals. We have sizing and instructions.

Lap Blankets provide comfort and warmth to our patients who are bed, chair, or wheelchair bound. Preferred Size: 30" x 40" 

Prayer Shawls provide spiritual comfort to our patients. Approximate size: 57-58"

You may deliver Mon-Fri, 8:30a-4:30p or mail to: Samaritan, 3906 Church Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

Thank you for your generosity!

Make this a summer to remember! Open your heart and support our families in need.

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

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

No computer skills required. No experience necessary!

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! You can be the face of compassion at The Samaritan Center in Voorhees.

You can provide a welcoming presence to guests and our patients' families at our Inpatient Center at our front desk. You’ll greet and escort our patients’ families our to their loved ones’ rooms, answer and direct phone calls, and provide clerical support as needed. Shifts available 7 days/week, as follows: 8a-11a, 11a-2p, 2-5p.

We are looking for you if you have good communication and listening skills, a nonjudgmental attitude, reliability, flexibility, and compassion.

Samaritan is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency caring for people with serious, progressive illness and grief throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, and Mercer counties.

Email Address Required as we use an online program to schedule shifts. Excellent Phone Skills, Customer Service, and Clerical Skills desired. Complimentary training is provided. Medical Clearance Required.

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

Make this a summer to remember. Open your heart and make a difference in the life of a local hospice patient. We need you! No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection. Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.Volunteers visit once a week for 2-4 hours and do not provide any hands-on care. Must be at least 18 years old. No experience or healthcare background needed. Complimentary training is provided. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember! What better way to do that than to open your heart to a local hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this a summer to remember. What better way to do that than to open your heart to a hospice patient and their family. No special skills required; just you desire to make a compassionate connection.

Visit with Samaritan's patients and families in their homes or in long-term care facilities in your local communities. Provide a comforting presence, companionship, read, play cards and games, share stories, share military experiences, act as a friend or neighbor. Veterans needed to visit fellow Veterans.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Make this summer a summer to remember.  Open your heart and support patients and their families.

We welcome you to work on independent projects to help you earn service hours, keep you busy and engaged, and contribute to a good cause, all at the same time! You can do this from anywhere.

Samaritan is a not-for-profit agency based in Mount Laurel, NJ helping people with serious illness live their best live every day. Your projects are delivered to our patients and their families to help brighten their day!

Choose one or multiple projects and work at your leisure. Projects may be mailed or delivered to: Samaritan, Attn: Kirsten Spatzier, 3906 Church Rd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Deliver Mon-Fri, 8:30a-4:30p.

“Cheer Up” Project Ideas

There are no mandatory requirements - make as many or as few of those projects you’d enjoy.

Thank you and I can't wait to hear from you!

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

Food Recovery Fellows Volunteer Opportunity (June–December)

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

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

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

Program Details:

Duration: June through December

Training: Provided prior to the start of service

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

Time Commitment:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Furniture Store volunteer shall

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

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

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

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

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

Happy to work around volunteer's availability/schedule

Ages: 17 & up

Responsibilities: Seeking caring and open minded individuals to support 7-11 year olds in our summer program- assisting staff/interns in meal prep, academic hour, sporting events, arts & crafts, STEM/coding, etc

Dates/Times:  Tuesday- Thursday ; 9am-3pm (shifts available!)

Happy to work around volunteer's availability/schedule

Ages: 16 & up

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.

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. 

We invite volunteers to lend a hand at our special event, Fantasy Faire! Various shifts and activities are available.

Volunteers can choose to assist with (please list your preferred area in the Response Notes field): 

Students and new volunteers:

Event Description: A family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun! Strolling costumed characters, portraying historical and mythical figures, interact with each other and visitors throughout WheatonArts on both days. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs to enjoy a variety of live performances, storytellers, dancing, drumming, and sword demonstrations. Watch as colorful champions battle to save the Kingdom of Wheaton!

Learn more about the event

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

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

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

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!

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!

The Camden Strong-Clean Camden Campaign operates throughout spring, summer, and fall, featuring neighborhood cleanups, illegal dumping removal, and debris clearing to improve quality of life. The initiative engages residents, volunteers, and corporate partners to beautify parks and streets. If your are interested in signing up, please email Del at del-charrese.densley@centerffs.org.

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/

We need your help with our Baby’s Best Start program in Camden or East Orange, NJ! Baby's Best Start is a nine week program that works together with parents and family members to ensure baby's get off to the best possible start.

Program sessions are on Saturdays from 9:45am-2pm. Childcare is offered during these sessions, and we are in need of volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks while the sessions are taking place.

Volunteering activities include:

You can choose to volunteer for one or all of these activities. The children that you will be working with are typically ages 2-8.  This opportunity is perfect for someone who identifies with at least one of the following:

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.

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:

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

Volunteer Opportunity for (VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Greeters, Preparers, Translators, Site Coordinators

Hamilton Free Public Library 

1 Justice Samuel Alito Way

Hamilton, NJ 08619

Volunteer Opportunity for (VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteer to be a Greeter, Preparers, or Translator

Salvation Army Trenton

575 E State St Trenton, NJ 08609

Volunteer Opportunity for (VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Greeters, Preparers, Translators, Site Coordinators

United Way of Greater Mercer County

3444 Quaker Bridge Rd, Bldg 3, STE 101, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Volunteer Opportunity for (VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Greeters, Preparers, Translators, Site Coordinators

Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County

Spruce Street Community Center 1040 Spruce St Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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

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:

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

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 individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our donation receiving operations in Princeton on Fridays from 2:00 to 4:30pm.This is a hands-on way to help make sure donated meals are received, sorted, and ready to be shared with our community.

What you’ll do:

Organize and sort incoming meal donations

Assist with keeping our Hub tidy and efficient

Be available for occasional local meal donation pick-ups (car required)

Volunteers should expect to lift and carry full bags and trays of food. Fridays are our busiest donation day, so volunteers should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to take initiative with minimal direction.

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 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 are available to regularly support the meal delivery program. 

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:

We are looking for volunteers to join our Home Delivery team to deliver recovered food from our Princeton hub to the homes of individuals in need on weekdays from 4-5:30pm and on Saturday afternoons. Home delivery routes typically take 60-90 minutes to complete.

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 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 are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

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.

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

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

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

Flower Power needs a photographer to help us capture the heart of our mission! We’d love professional headshots and group photos of our Board members to showcase on our website as we grow. If you’re passionate about using your lens to support a nonprofit fighting cancer one flower at a time, let’s connect. We need a one-time photo shoot in a garden or outdoor area that should last no longer than one hour. We are happy to pick a site in or near Collingswood, NJ that is convenient to you.

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 our various generous local donors on weekdays ranging from early morning to early afternoon, and deliver to our hub in Princeton. Meal recovery routes typically take 30 to 60 minutes roundtrip.

Home Delivery: We are also looking for volunteers to deliver recovered food from our Princeton hub to the homes of individuals in need on weekdays from 4-5:30pm and on Saturday afternoons. Home delivery routes typically take 60-90 minutes to complete.

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 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 are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

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.

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

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

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

*5 story limit per reader*

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

Keep these tips in mind when you make your video:

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

From your Android Phone/Google Photos:

From your Apple/iPhone:

From Macbook:

From OneDrive:

Via Dropbox:

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

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 public school in Vineland on Thursdays at 8am and deliver them to a soup kitchen in Vineland  (~10 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:

Ambassadors (Mission Messengers) help spread the word in the community about CASA and the work our amazing volunteers are doing. As an Ambassador, you will host and fill a private Snapshot event with ten or more guests who you think might want to learn more about CASA. To become an Ambassador, you must first attend a CASA Snapshot. If you wish to attend an upcoming Snapshot, or would like to learn more about this short-term volunteer opportunity, please email Judy Simpson or call (609) 601-7800 Ext 125.

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Requirements:

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Requirements:

We have a need for volunteers in the following roles:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check our website for hours of operation! 

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Requirements:

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

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

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

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

Please note: food pickup and delivery requires heavy lifting.

Volunteer Requirements:

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

MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WEEKDAYS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Being a Campus Care Collection Drive host involves: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Computer Science (beginner and advanced)

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

Description:

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

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

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

Workshop Topics:

About YWD: 

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

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

ITDRC is recruiting Technology Professionals to join our Nationwide, All-Volunteer Disaster Response Team.

Technical Volunteers from all disciplines are needed to assist communities and community organizations with temporary communications, technical support, and community recovery following a disaster.

All Technology skillsets are welcome. On Site and Remote Support Opportunities are available, and can be worked around your current schedule.

Visit ITDRC.org for more information.

In need of Volunteers who would like to help adults learn English, get their GED or U.S. citizenship!

Work as part of a staff/volunteer team to lead a chess program for 8 to 18 year olds at the Boys & Girls Club.  Volunteers are asked to commit to 2-4 times per month, per session.  Chess Club meets once per week for 2 hours, for a 10 week program session in the Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter.

The opportunity for hands on learning about growing produce indoors hydroponically - such as, sanitary principals, relocation and transplanting and harvesting of produce, and interaction with tours. 

The Salvation Army is one of the largest programs in the US. Our Trenton community center holds music and creative classes for over 70 students on a weekly basis. Classes include: piano, guitar, drums, brass as well as dance. We need instructors who can teach the basics about music which includes but not limited to parts of the instrument as well as basic music theory. 

Help us collect non-perishable food items as well as diapers (wipes and baby hygiene items) for our pantry program that runs on a weekly basis. Families register and provide proof of address to ensure that they live within Mercer County. Items can be collected by your team/group and delivered to our location during office hours. We can provide letter/receipt of in-kind donation for proof. 

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

Join today at: teamrubiconusa.org

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

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

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

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