Volunteering as a family is something you all can do together. Whether it’s two of you or an extended family, make it a family tradition to always do something special for others.
Benefits of Family Volunteering:
- Adults seen as positive role models
- Family learns a new skill
- Kids learn the importance of compassion, sacrifice and teamwork
- Family meets new people in the community
- Life-time memories are created
- The community is stronger
Check out our Family Volunteer Day event on May 19. Click here for more!
Volunteering gives a family the chance to work together toward a common goal.
Family Volunteering Ideas:
Shelter Our Sisters
405 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-836-1075, ext. 233
- Adopt-a-Room
Groups can adopt a room to decorate and paint for a family moving into transitional housing
or into their new home.
- Gardener
Families can help plant a garden for the emergency shelter or one of the housing facilities.
55 Kip Center
55 Kip Avenue Rutherford, NJ 07070
201-460-1600
- Errand Runner
Visit and go shopping for clients who are unable to go out for themselves.
Bergen Family Center
44 Armory Street Englewood, NJ 07631
201-568-0817
- After School Program
Assist in Day Care Center and/or After School Program reading to children, playing games,
assisting with homework, doing arts/crafts, and planning events or parties for children.
Bright Side Manor
300 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-692-1000
- Friendly Visitor
Visit with your family and socialize with clients. Bring a treat, arts/crafts project or entertainment.
Families must plan with Joanne O’Neill before coming.
