Opportunities From: Bergen Volunteers

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

If so, Redefining Retirement is right for you! 

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

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

Bergen Volunteers’ Mentoring program provides individuals with one-on-one long and short-term support. Our staff and volunteers help mentees learn about the resources available within the community while tapping into their strengths to identify and strive towards specific personal improvement goals.

Our long-term mentoring program runs for 18 months and matches volunteers with:

Youth 10-21

Volunteers enrolled in our long-term program must be at least 21 years old, complete an interview and criminal background check ($17), as well as attend our training session. Ideal candidates are great listeners, non-judgmental, resourceful, and have a generous heart. During the 18 month commitment period, volunteers are expected to meet with their mentees twice per month for 2 hours each get-together.

There is a high demand for male volunteers, as well as those who are bilingual in English and Spanish, but neither is required.

To be considered, please open the link below in a new tab to complete an application. 

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5011418/Community-Programs-Volunteer-Application

Do you value safety? Do you enjoy solving problems? Handy with tools? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people who wish to remain independent? Celebrating 42 years, CHORE volunteers perform minor household repairs for the senior and disabled residents of Bergen County, allowing them to age safely in their own homes.

What will you do? Perform minor indoor safety repairs such as installing grab bars, changing light bulbs, minor electrical/plumbing, etc.

Hours: One day a week (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (seasonal volunteers are also welcome)

Requirements:

Able-bodied and in good health (must be able to lift at least 25 lbs) If interested in driving, must have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license To be cleared by a background check

This is a wonderful opportunity for recent retirees who are looking to give back to the community. It is also an excellent learning experience for college students learning trades such as physical therapy, engineering, electrical, etc. as it gets them inside the homes of local residents with common, everyday issues.  If you need to perform service for court-mandated hours, we may be able to use you.

Experience or inexperienced, we offer on the job training and are happy to accept anyone who can commit to at least one day a week.

If interested, please fill out the following application and select the "CHORE" option. Contact us at successfulaging@bergenvolunteers.org with any additional questions.

Do you value safety? Do you encourage socialization? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people who want to remain independent? Volunteer today with our CHEER program and build a lasting relationship with a senior citizen in need.

What will you do? Visit a local senior citizen weekly and do their grocery shopping and other minor errands such as pharmacy pick-up, post office, library book return/pick-up, etc

Hours: 2 hours a week/on-going

Requirements:

Must have own mode of transportation and a valid driver's license Be cleared by a police background check Attend at least 1 out of 3 Successful Aging Roundtable meetings a year (in-person or virtual)

We have volunteers of all ages including parent/child teams.

If interested, please fill out the following application and select the "CHEER" option. Contact us at successfulaging@bergenvolunteer.org with any additional questions.