Volunteer Opportunities

[Guest guest]

Yes, indeed it is rewarding to do volunteer work. There are many agencies

out there that need volunteers whether to do office work, visit residents at

a nursing home, visit or tend to animals in a shelter, be a ''big brother/big

sister " to someone, etc.

Check out your phone book, newspaper or on the internet.

" I did it and it was well worth it. " :-)

Helen

[Guest guest]

You can try Deaf Net which is an organization that helps Deaf People.

Helen

[Guest guest]

I totally agree with Helen. Volunteering is great! In college I was a

member of a co-ed Greek organization Alpha Phi Omega that was founded on the

basis of volunteering. We had to complete 40 hours of volunteer work per

semester to stay active. It brought us closer together as a group not to

mention we always had fun no matter what we were doing.

Right now I'm working with my church to collect toiletries for our local

Veteran's Hospital in appreciation for what they have given for all of us.

The organizations always appreciate the extra help. One of my volunteer

opportunities turned into a paying job. It is always a rewarding experience

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From: HelenJW@...

Yes, indeed it is rewarding to do volunteer work. There are many agencies

out there that need volunteers whether to do office work, visit residents at

a nursing home, visit or tend to animals in a shelter, be a ''big

brother/big

sister " to someone, etc.

Check out your phone book, newspaper or on the internet.

" I did it and it was well worth it. " :-)

Helen

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From: " Sara Finkel " <sfinkel@...>

<sfinkel@...>

Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:40 PM

Subject: Volunteer Opportunities

>

> Interested in community involvement and volunteerism?

> Call VMC at 973-538-7200 or visit us at www.vmcnj.org

>

> Be sure to check out additional opportunity postings at

> www.volunteersolutions.org/vmcnj

>

>

> VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FROM VMC

> January 22, 2008

>

> ONE DAY EVENTS

>

> Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown, is looking for volunteers to assist

> with ushering and " front of house duties " for the Jazz in January Series.

> (8439)

> January 26, 2008

>

> Literacy Volunteers of County is having a training session to

> enable

> you to teach basic literacy skills to adults. (121)

> January 26, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

>

> Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Inc., Hillside has two special days

> when

> the entire family can volunteer together. (8316)

> Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 4-7 PM

> Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 1-4 PM

>

> Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey needs event assistants at performances in

> Madison at the Grace Episcopal Church. (8428)

> April 6, 2008

> May 4, 2008

> June 22, 2008

>

> Walk MS on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - recruiting volunteers for various

> Northern NJ sites and positions (8285)

> Roxbury at Horshoe Lake Park, Hackettstown at Hackettstown High School,

> Ridgewood at the Gradon Pool, Hewitt at Wawayanda State Park, Roseland at

> Becker Farm, Jersey City at Liberty State Park, Cranford at Nomahegan

> Park.

>

> The March of Dimes is having their March for Babies Event at 8 New Jersey

> locations. (7590)

> Sunday, April 27, 2008

>

> Main Street Events, Inc. in Sparta is sponsoring a benefit for Cancer Care

> of New Jersey. Come walk or run while collecting pledges on their behalf.

> (8299)

> Saturday, April 26, 2008

>

> House (an agency in town) needs volunteers for their

> annual Walk-a thon. (8174)

> Sunday, May 4, 2008

>

> Volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation (8309)

> Sunday, April 27 on's Point Pleasant in Point Pleasant

> Sunday, May 3 Nomahegan Park, Cranford

> Saturday, May 3 Absecon Lighthouse/Boardwalk in Atlantic City

> Sunday, May 4 Forrestal Village, Princeton

> Sunday, May 4 Verona

> Saturday, May 17 Challenge Grove Park, Cherry Hill

> Sunday, May 18 Paramus

> Sunday, May 18 Raritan Bay Waterfront Pk, S. Amboy

> Sunday, June 1 Field of Dreams in Independence Township

>

> American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of town/ Township &

> Plains (8322)

>

> Energetic and committed volunteers are needed to help make this year's

> Relay a success. Kick-Off location at town High School.

> May 16 & 17, 2008

>

> The American Lung Association is having an event, Walk for Life and Breath

> at the Goddard School, 214 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ. (8230)

> May 17, 2008

>

> American Heart Association Events - Provide water and food for

> participants

> or help with set-up and entertainment throughout the day (Calling all

> magicians, cheerleaders, musicians, etc.!!!)

> May 17, 2008 - Union County - Kenilworth (8215)

> October 4, 2008 - Somerset County - Bridgewater (8341)

>

> Alzheimer's Association - Greater New Jersey Chapter - The Polo Classic is

> celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. Volunteers needed to help

> direct

> traffic, work in parking area and participate in the Children's Village at

> the beautiful Hillsborough Country Club in Neshanic Station Saturday

> (8314)

> June 21, 2008

>

> Tour de Cure to help fight diabetes. Great for " early bird " volunteers

> starting at

> 6:00 a.m. Additional volunteers needed throughout the day for

> registration,

> rest-stop relief and food and water distributions (7937)

> Saturday, June 7, 2008 in Basking Ridge

> Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Princeton

> Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Brielle

>

> town Neighborhood House needs volunteers, 16 yrs. of age and above,

> to

> supervise elementary school children in their Summer Camp Program. (5685)

> June 30, 2008 - August 15, 2008

>

> town Neighborhood House needs volunteers for their Community Family

> Day Festival. (7974)

> Saturday, August 16, 2008

>

>

>

> NJ Race for the Cure - Call now to be one of the 600+ volunteers making

> the

> Race for the Cure on October 5, 2008 at Six Flags Great Adventure,

> NJ a resounding success. Great family and group opportunity. Duties

> include

> manning water stations, food tents, and T-shirt distribution.( 8177)

>

> ONGOING POSITIONS

>

> DAWN, Inc. Disabled Advocates Working for Northwest needs volunteers, as

> young as 16 years of age, on a regular basis to assist at recreational

> programs for young adults between the ages of 16 & 25. (7437)

>

> CONTACT We Care, an agency located in Westfield, needs volunteers who can

> offer the gift of listening to callers who are lonely, depressed, stressed

> or in crisis. THE NEXT VOLUNTEER TRAINING CLASS BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 25,

> 2008

>

> AAA Academy for Children, Randolph, is in need of a Director of Volunteers

> (8436) and a web master. (8437)

>

> The County Housing Authority is looking for a driver to help a

> senior

> citizen with transportation from View Nursing Home to the

> Mews

> Complex. (8438)

>

> Habitat for Humanity in Mine Hill need volunteers to operate cash

> register at final check-out of all purchases made at the ReStore which is

> hoping to expand their days of operation. (8377)

>

> Personally greet patients, families and visitors as they enter the Carol G

> Simon Cancer Center, town (8108) and assist patients, families, and

> caregivers by providing emotional support. (8109)

>

> A NEW ENDEAVOR

>

> Happy Spring! Think positive! Check Your Calendar! town agency needs

> community volunteers to provide spring baskets filled with small gifts and

> candy to be handed out to needy children. This is a great youth or family

> opportunity. Donated basket goodies before Wednesday, March 12, 2008

> (7086)

>

> HELP CHILDREN

>

> Jersey Battered Women's Service has scheduled a spring training session

> that

> will begin on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM and will run

> through mid-April. This will prepare you to serve as a Children's

> Activities Service Volunteer. (7231)

>

> HELP OUR SENIORS

>

> VMC needs volunteers to be " phone friends. " Help seniors throughout

>

> County maintain independence while checking on their safety and

> well-being.

> (2573)

>

> VMC is looking for volunteers who will visit isolated, seniors and people

> with disabilities in private homes and nursing homes throughout

> County. (2811)

>

> Volunteers are needed to visit residents on an individual or group basis

> at

> the Hills Center in town. Especially needed are visitors who

> speak Spanish, Polish, German, Hindi and Portuguese. (758)

>

> The Visiting Nurse Association of No. NJ/Affiliated Health Services

> requests

> volunteers who are able to provide grocery shopping services for senior

> who

> reside in County who are unable to shop for themselves. (7727)

>

> HELP THE TERMINALLY ILL

>

> Compassionate Care Hospice needs volunteers to provide support to

> terminally

> ill patients and their families in various County locations. (7084)

>

> BE A LITERACY VOLUNTEER

>

> Jewish Vocational Service in East Orange desperately needs volunteers for

> the ESL and Low Literacy programs. (7458)

>

> HIPPOTHERAPY VOLUNTEERS

>

> Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center in Oldwick needs volunteers for

> their winter session. (8374)

>

> Rocking Horse Rehab in West Orange is seeking a pediatric hippotherapy

> " sidewalker " /Therapist Assistant. (8097)

>

> SERVE ON A BOARD

>

> Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance Succasunna A/K/A DBSA Succasunna

> is

> looking for a dedicated individual to serve on the board of trustees.

> (8435)

>

> Dialysis Center of Northwest Jersey located in Succasunna is seeking

> Comittee Board members. (251)

>

> The Calais School in Whippany is seeking an individual in the

> County

> region with a specific background in special education. (7581)

>

> HELP THE BUSINESS WORLD

>

> SCORE NW New Jersey Chapter 24, located in Dover, needs counselors to

> provide professional guidance and information to America's existing and

> emerging small businesses (8296)

>

> County Chamber of Commerce in town needs someone with good

> telephone communication skills and who is very detail oriented for

> database

> entry work (8283).

>

> The Community Children's Museum in Dover provides quality badge programs

> for

> the Girl Scouts. The Business Wise Badge called " Business Brains " needs

> volunteers with expertise in banking, marketing, advertising, small

> business

> ownership and sales and business manners in the product and/or service

> industries. Sessions will be held at various locations (8413)

>

> SHARE YOUR SKILLS

>

> The Calais School in Whippany is looking for a volunteer with considerable

> proven experience in video work to help record special events. (8450)

>

> The New Jersey Parents Caucus, an agency in Randolph, needs a plumber to

> install baseboard heating, (8425) and an electrician to install two

> additional electrical outlets in order to meet their electrical needs

> (8426)

>

>

>

> VOLUNTEER AT A WILD BIRD REHABILITATION FACILITY

>

> Responsibilities consist of cleaning and maintaining outside aviaries at

> the

> Raptor Trust in Millington. (7146)

>

>

> PARTICIPATE IN AND SUPERVISE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

>

> Volunteer(s) are needed to assist with special student enrichment

> activities

> in the arts (visual, music, drama, etc.), sciences, sports, and activities

> at The Calais School in Whippany. (8449)

>

> Help with a range of recreational programs-bingo, crafts, parties, cooking

> classes and more-during weekday or weekend hours at a facility in

> town. Groups are welcome (757)

>

> Volunteers are needed to interact and play with younger students on a

> daily

> basis from 8:30 - 9:30 AM in Peapack. Playroom activities include games

> and

> simple crafts. (204)

>

> Volunteer at a town Assisted Living Facility and assist staff with

> recreation programs. (8172)

>

> Craft Program volunteers are needed in Mountain Lakes to help plan and

> teach

> craft projects to senior citizens (7902)

>

> Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with children with developmental,

> emotional or physical disabilities at the YMCA West Area in

> Randolph.

> (584)

>

> Volunteers needed to assist with special needs children from 4:30-6:00 PM

> and 6:30-8:00 PM on Mondays at the Boys & Girls Club of NW New Jersey,

> located in Pequannock. (6079)

>

> Help with recreation, supervise in game room, gym, play with kids who come

> to the Boys & Girls Club of NW New Jersey. Club is open on Saturdays

> 11:00

> AM - 4:00 PM and on Weekdays, M - Fri., 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

>

>

> OFFICE VOLUNTEERS

>

> Alzheimer's Assoc. Greater New Jersey Chapter needs volunteers to work on

> a

> mailing at their Denville office. (8454)

>

> The New Jersey Parents Caucus of Wharton is seeking assistance with office

> mail (8431)

>

> A town residence needs volunteers to answer phones during late

> afternoon staff meetings. Extra hands are welcome for work on quarterly

> mailings (4518)

>

> town organization seeking general help. Responsibilities include

> maintenance of records, answering phones, greeting patients, and assisting

> with special projects. Bilingual individuals are especially welcome.

> Scheduling is flexible. (8262)

>

> A Boonton environmental agency seeks assistance in filing, data entry,

> preparing packets and mailings (2937)

>

> General office help needed at an area food bank located in Hillside (2365)

>

> The Dialysis Center of Northwest Jersey located in Succasunna needs

> Assistant to the Secretaries (8445)

>

>

>

> MAKE A DIFFERENCE

>

> CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND OF NEW JERSEY in W. Orange needs

> volunteers to help with their mission: Treat, Advocate and Educate on

> behalf

> of critically and chronically ill children. (8434)

>

>

> HELP YOUNGSTERS WITH THEIR HOMEWORK

>

> Volunteers are needed at Saint 's Village, Denville, to assist the

> boys

> with their homework and increase their reading skills. (3494)

>

> Assist staff with after school activities and help children with homework

> assignments at the P.G. Chambers School in Cedar Knolls. (7695)

>

> The town Neighborhood House, in town, needs volunteers to

> assist

> youth, ages 7 - 13, with homework assignments, helping them understand

> instructions and coach them in completing their assignments efficiently.

> (158)

>

> Committed volunteers serve as role models and provide homework, goal

> setting

> and achievement assistance for children K-6th grade at St. 's

> Community

> Development Corporation in Boonton. (6088)

>

> FIND AN INTERNSHIP

>

> Jersey Battered Women's Service in town has several graduate level

> intern assignments available working with individuals and families

> experiencing domestic violence. (8014)

>

> HELP PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT

>

> Highland Park Shade Tree Advisory Committee located in Highland Park needs

> Native Plant Volunteers. Activities include planting and weeding around

> native plants (learning about them in the process if you're interested),

> laying mulch, and removing invasive alien species. (7988)

>

> RIDGE & VALLEY CONSERVANCY, INC located in Blairstown seeks volunteers to

> help with upcoming trail hikes planned to coincide with National Trails

> Day

> taking place during the first weekend in June. (8451)

>

>

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