Opportunities From: Bergen Volunteers

Join us for Fire Safety Day as we work to make homes in Northside Paterson safer!

Volunteers will help install 10-year lithium smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as provide fire safety educational materials to residents. No prior experience is necessary—training and tools will be provided on-site. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community by helping families stay safe and informed.

Family Promise Youth Council - Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Family Promise of Bergen County's Youth Council for the Homeless provides teen volunteer opportunities designed for high school students in Bergen County who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families with children facing homelessness and hunger in our community. Throughout the school year, the Youth Council meets monthly and participates in various volunteer and service opportunities that support Family Promise.

The first Family Promise Youth Council meeting for the 2025-26 school year will be held in September.

For more information, questions, and to learn about getting involved, please email Youth Council Director Alina Albano at familypromiseyouthcouncil@gmail.com.

Teen Volunteering Opportunities include:

We are looking for volunteers on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday

Our Animal Care Assistant Caretakers are crucial to the health of our animal ambassadors.

Animal Care Assistant Caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning & changing water dishes, and cleaning & maintaining the terrarium and cage habitats for our non-releasable invertebrates, snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles, and chinchillas. Animal Care Assistant Caretakers must be comfortable around the animals they are caring for and with the diets they will be offering to the animals. Our animal ambassadors typically eat a variety of deceased rodents, vegetables, pellets, and mealworms. It is a messy job and you must love animals! 

Training will be provided.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Ways to Connect?

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Corporate Volunteers

Is your company looking to do a corporate volunteer day or a group wanting to help with a seasonal supply drive? Reach to to Brian at bwilson@BrightSideManor.org to set up a meeting to make a lasting impact!

Healing the Children New Jersey's Medical Teams Abroad Program is seeking volunteer OR nurses, anesthesiologists, and CRNAS to join our upcoming surgical mission trips in 2026 to the Dominican Republic.  Consisting of 20 professionals from New Jersey's medical community, the team will provide free surgical care to children born with congenital abnormalities.

If interested, please email Executive Director Tricia McNamara at tricia@htcnj.org

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at htcnj.org.

HTCNJ is a non-profit, established in 1981, that has helped over 40,000 children both locally and globally.

We are seeking Russian-speaking telephone callers to help with socializing Russian-speaking clients. Volunteers will enjoy a one-on-one relationship with one of our homebound and lonely senior clients, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation with important human contact and encouraging them to socialize. Volunteers provide companionship once or twice a week for approximately 15-20 minutes per call, helping to improve the quality of life of the individual.

Screening interview, application, and background check required.

We are seeking Russian-speaking volunteers to help with socializing with Russian-speaking clients.

Our socialization programs are designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated seniors who may not otherwise receive many visits or have personal interaction. Friendly Visitors go to the client’s home, usually once a week for about an hour, during daytime hours, and spend time chatting with the client, or sometimes doing other activities like playing games or playing a musical instrument.  Telephone callers usually call twice per week for around 15-20 minutes or longer. 

Interview, Application, and Background check required.

For the mechanically inclined and handy person, volunteers work as part of a team to restore and maintain aircrafts, displays, and general maintenance work on the museum property and facility itself.

Currently, in need of help fixing the interior roof and ceiling tiles. 

A volunteer is needed to assist with light physical labor. Nothing hard or taxing just able to do yard work, assist with simple maintenance tasks and cleanup chores. Their efforts would be directed/coordinated by our experienced staff.

Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.  

To register to volunteer please call Ralph directly at 201-288-6344.

An older woman living alone on a limited income in Maywood desperately needs our help. The township has been on her case repeatedly, threatening fines due to her property’s condition. She has little family or financial support, and things have gotten away from her—we were still cleaning up Christmas decorations in June while knocking down overgrowth in the summer heat!

This is more than just simple yard work—it’s a mix of clearing overgrown vegetation, possible small tree or branch removal, and hauling out debris. Think of it as helping to transform a backyard jungle into something manageable.

What we need:

Volunteers (group) willing to roll up their sleeves and get a little dirty

Protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear (recommended)

Tools like trimmers, saws, rakes, and even garbage bags if you have them

If you have a few hours to spare and want to make a real difference for someone who truly needs it, we’d love to have you join us

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:

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

Woman in Rochelle Park NJ doesn't have much support and she's on Oxygen 24/7
Looking for immediate assistance to assist this sweet lady with a lawn mowing and trimming for her front, and backyard. Must have own equipment and a means to transport it over. Ideally you bag up grass and bring it to the curb. Thank You! 

Senior Trail Crew Volunteers Wanted (Ages 18+)
Closter Nature Center is looking for a few experienced, responsible volunteers (ages 18+) to join our Senior Trail Crew—a small, hands-on team that maintains trails, clears streams, and responds to storm damage such as fallen trees.

This is not an entry-level opportunity. The term “senior” refers to individuals with the confidence, experience, and physical ability to take on labor-intensive outdoor work. Volunteers should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using sound judgment and care.

Weekday availability is required. While there’s no fixed schedule, the crew meets for projects—usually once a week—during weekday hours and weather permitting. This is a great fit for retirees or others with a flexible weekday schedule.

Volunteers must be physically fit and able to commit to 2–3 hours of outdoor labor per session. Skills in trail work, landscaping, construction, or operating tools and small equipment are highly valued.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in doing meaningful work, and have the experience to back it up—we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in Joining? Fill out an application at: NOW RECRUITING: Senior Trail Crew

The Grant Researcher will be responsible for researching, identifying, and tracking grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources that align with our work. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social justice and skilled at finding the right match between funders and causes.

Key Responsibilities: 

Conduct research to identify grant opportunities related to child protection, parental rights, and human rights.

Maintain a database or tracker of potential grants and application deadlines.

Analyze funding criteria to determine alignment with organizational goals.

Provide detailed summaries and recommendations to the fundraising team.

Monitor trends in philanthropy and nonprofit funding.

Assist with preliminary application documents (optional, based on experience).

We are seeking a skilled individual to manage an existing Wordpress website and ensure its security. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Wordpress, CMS, GoDaddy hosted sites, and  website security and backups with the ability to edit and upload documents. We ask for a commitment of on average 2 hours per week. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced attorney with a strong background in family law, human rights, and civil rights to join our legal team. The attorney will handle a caseload that may include custody disputes, parental advocacy, constitutional rights violations, discrimination claims, and related matters impacting families and children.

Advise clients in family court proceedings, including custody, visitation, and child welfare cases

Advise and advocate on issues related to parental rights and child protection

Litigate civil rights and human rights cases, including violations under the Constitution or federal/state laws

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

Provide legal education to community members and stakeholders

Maintain detailed and confidential client records

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Research and Strategy Identify and research prospective grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and funding needs. Develop a comprehensive grant calendar, tracking deadlines and submission requirements. Grant Proposal Development Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documents in a timely manner. Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements of each funder, highlighting program impact and alignment with funding priorities. Grant Management and Compliance Monitor and manage awarded grants, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines and funder requirements. Collaborate with program and finance teams to track outcomes and ensure proper use of grant funds.Relationship Building Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation officers, grant managers, and other potential funders. Data Management and Reporting Maintain an accurate database of grants, prospects, and funders. Prepare progress reports and updates for leadership and funders, highlighting grant outcomes and organizational achievements.

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We're seeking a mission-driven Development Manager to help us grow our impact through fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and grant writing. 

Holiday Volunteers

Bright Side doesn't close on holidays. While some of our residents spend holidays with their families, many residents remain at Bright Side. If you're looking for a special way to spend Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Day, or any other holiday, remember that Bright Side has meaningful volunteer opportunities for you.

Friendly Visits

Simply put, these volunteers visit with our residents. Walk with a resident around the premises. Talk about politics, current events, the theater, or books. Play trivia, Scrabble, cards, or a board game. Host bingo. Bring your favorite aromatherapy oils to share. Paint our female residents' nails. If you can think of it, chances are our residents will enjoy it!

Volunteer to Help Beautify Our Gardens

By volunteering your time to assist with gardening, planting flowers, trimming shrubs, and maintaining our outdoor spaces, you'll play a vital role in keeping our gardens beautiful all year round.

Position: Chapter Support Volunteer

Every SCORE chapter depends on the talent and time of its volunteers to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of small business ownership. 

We’re looking for support volunteers with marketing and social media skills to support these areas:

Social Media

      Workshop Programs

Customer and Volunteer Acquisition 

Other Marketing Areas

As a volunteer, you will help our marketing and outreach committee chairs execute our plans to support local small business entrepreneurs.

Expected volunteer commitment:

General experience desired:

Specific Experience/Skills/Tools Desired:

Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.  Resume to: James.Madormo@scorevolunteer.org

SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local community.

SKILLS

REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers have a choice of assisting members with aphasia in an art group or at our member-run gift shop making jewelry. Accent is on providing friendly conversation and assistance to those with limited hand mobility.

Times -
Monday-Wednesday 1 hour shifts between 10:30 am - 2:15 pm

We ask all volunteers to commit to at least one hour a week for our 15 week semester.

Job Title: Volunteer Support Group Host for Job Seekers

Location Online or in person

Position Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Lisa Maurer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual to volunteer as a Support Group Host for Job Seekers. This role involves facilitating a safe and welcoming environment for individuals seeking employment, providing peer support, and offering guidance through group discussions, workshops, and resources. The volunteer host will be responsible for coordinating group activities, ensuring all participants have an opportunity to share their experiences, and assisting job seekers in navigating their job search journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits:

How to Apply:
Please submit your application or contact lmaurer@womensrights.org to express interest in this volunteer opportunity. We look forward to having you as part of our supportive community for job seekers!

Weed removal gardening and bush trimming for elderly woman in North Bergen.

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a volunteer! Our programs are free of charge and are offered to children ages 7-17.

Comfort Zone is a lot like regular camp! It’s fun. It has all the traditional parts of camp-archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, bonfires, s’mores and more! A unique part of Comfort Zone is we also do work to help kids with their grief. You don’t need to have experienced a loss or have any clinical background.

During this four-hour volunteer training session, you will meet Comfort Zone staff, campers, and volunteers who will explain what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children and teens. You will receive education about childhood bereavement and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.

I’d like to invite you to our next Volunteer Training: Saturday, September 20 (9am-1pm)

Community Presbyterian Church
220 Main St
Chester, NJ 07930

There are many volunteer opportunities within Comfort Zone Camp:

• Big Buddy Mentor (matched 1:1 with a camper)
• Nurse
• Support Group Facilitator
• Photographer
• General Camp Volunteer (logistical support staff)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated older adults who may not otherwise receive many visits or have much contact with people outside of the care provided to them. Friendly Visitors visit the client’s home, once a week, during weekdays, for at least an hour, to spend time conversing or engaging with the client in other activities like playing games or a musical instrument.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Program Overview: Our Kosher Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. In addition to receiving seven nutritionally balanced meals weekly, volunteers also deliver vital human contact and conversation, while also taking the opportunity to check on a senior’s health status and conditions in their home. Drivers pick up the meals in Teaneck and deliver the meals to up to five clients. Routes are available throughout Bergen County and take into consideration the location of the volunteer's home. We have an increased need for drivers in Ft. Lee.

Time Commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours once per week during the day.

Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have a clean driving record and car insurance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) is a nine-month work and social skills training program that offers part-time jobs to adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to act as RAISE Job Coaches for three hours per week. (Training will be provided.) Volunteers must be physically able to help with basic work tasks. 

[Commitment: 3 hours per week for a 6-9 months. Occasional days that the volunteer is unable to make it, is acceptable, but typically seeking the 3 hours per week commitment.]

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Assist with welcoming incoming patients and visitors and directing them to their desired locations in the Medical Center.

Assist with the transportation of residents to and from the chapel for services.

Catholic Service: Sunday-1:45pm to 4:15pm

Assist residents with daily activities and light chores, engage them in conversation and support staff during recreation and patient rounding.

Assist Emergency Department staff with patient care rounding and the transporting of items to and from the Lab and Pharmacy.

Assist the Operating Room staff with room turnover, transporting items, stocking supplies and clerical duties.

Assist Ambulatory Care staff with patient room turnover between appointments.

Assist the Recreational Therapy staff in engaging our long-term care residents with fun activities that enhance their quality of life and support their health and wellness.

Assist BHS staff with preventing falls of our high-risk clients and engaging those clients with conversation and companionship.

Helping our education staff at our annual Haunted Forest is an effective way to make a difference while helping to educate our community. 

We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping our education staff at our annual Haunted Forest. Tenafly Nature Center Environmental Educators will guide small groups along the nature center trails. Designed to be entertaining and educational (not scary), tours take 1.5 hours. After which participants can enjoy refreshments and crafts around the campfire. Volunteers are needed to help lead the tours, aid in the craft or game stations, and assist at the campfire. 

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a volunteer! Our programs are free of charge and are offered to children ages 7-17.

Comfort Zone is a lot like regular camp! It’s fun. It has all the traditional parts of camp-archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, bonfires, s’mores and more! A unique part of Comfort Zone is that we also work to help kids with their grief. You don’t need to have experienced a loss or have any clinical background.

Join us for our upcoming camp October 3-5 in Hardwick, NJ.

There are many volunteer opportunities within Comfort Zone Camp:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a volunteer! Our programs are free of charge and are offered to children ages 7-17.

Comfort Zone is a lot like regular camp! It’s fun. It has all the traditional parts of camp-archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, bonfires, s’mores and more! A unique part of Comfort Zone is that we also work to help kids with their grief. You don’t need to have experienced a loss or have any clinical background.

During this four-hour volunteer training session, you will meet Comfort Zone staff, campers, and volunteers who will explain what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children and teens. You will receive education about childhood bereavement and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.

There are many volunteer opportunities within Comfort Zone Camp:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Volunteer, Word and Excel Instructor

Position Type: Volunteer
Location: Women’s Rights Information Center
Reports To:  Lisa Maurer

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Volunteer, Word and Excel Instructor. In this role, you will help individuals gain essential skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, empowering them to improve their personal, academic, and professional productivity. As a volunteer, you will teach basic functions and tools within these programs, creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all participants.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Benefits:

If you have a passion for teaching and helping others succeed, we would love to have you as part of our team!

Job Title: Volunteer Resume Writer

Position Type: Volunteer
Location: In person or online
Reports To: Lisa Maurer

Job Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Resume Writer to assist individuals in crafting professional resumes. In this role, you will provide guidance and support to job seekers, helping them highlight their skills, experience, and achievements effectively to increase their chances of securing employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Make a meaningful difference by helping others take the next step in their careers!

You do not need to have a medical background to be an interpreter.

Our Forest Defenders are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Training will be provided.

The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants. Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders!

Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.

We will reach out with additional information.

The Board of Trustees steadfastly serve as our community leaders.
Together, they lead and oversee many aspects of TNC. 

We are currently looking for people who wish to volunteer as Committee Members and/or Board Trustees with expertise in Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Nonprofit HR. Your active participation is welcomed!

Schedule: Be prepared to spend approximately 5 hours per month on TNC business. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings (approximately 1-2 hours each), and/or volunteer work.Age: Ages 21+Minimum Requirement: 1 year commitment for Committee Members and 3 year commitment for Board Members

TNC Committee Volunteers and the Board of Trustees Are Expected To:

We are seeking a volunteer that knows sign language to assist at our Haworth Group Home. 

Spectrum for Living is flexible with a volunteers schedule.  

We constantly have needs to network with businesses and community organizations that have similar goals.  We need highly motivated individuals who can help identify: contact information, parameter of engagement, and available resources to share and to compile data of such.

CURRENTLY POSITION FILLED

We have full-time adult volunteers who currently staff our food bank, yet, we occasionally need help when expecting larger orders or donations coming in.  

Other facility areas (ie. clothing, books, community space) also need to be cleaned, restocked, and organized to maintain required standards. If you are willing to to give us your contact information and availability and are open to a call when your help is needed... please reply to this need.

THANK YOU!

Volunteer will help organize and promote local fundraisers and events.  Volunteer can be involved with marketing strategy and implementation, database utilization, mail and telephone campaigns.

Would involve flexibility in scheduling and self motivation.

Food Bank Hours: Monday, 10AM–2PM; Tuesday–Friday, 1PM–4PM.   Opportunities open for all shifts. Additional hours will become available based on the number of volunteers.  Email: gilda@njbuddies.org     OR   info@njbuddies.org

Description of Duties: Help maintain and upkeep the Food Bank, including the stocking and sorting of food items, and filling orders.

Who can volunteer for this: Both sexes, adults, seniors, and students

Languages: English (Spanish a plus, but not required)

Phone: 201.489.2900

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey

Buddies of NJ is always in need of a list of volunteers (adults 18+) who would be willing to come in on short notice to help assemble packets for our prevention team, outreach projects, and or events.

[Currently in Need of people to help with Flyer Posting]  [Currently in need of a Volunteer Wed. 4-6:30 Hot Food Distribution]

These opportunities are normally during the weekdays M-F,  M&W 5-7p, and rarely on a weekend special event.

Please let us know if we can add your name to this list.

[Currently We Need Safe Sex Packets to Be Made Up for the Prevention Team]

Buddies of NJ has a group home on the campus of Bergen NEW BRIDGE Medical Center

The Harrison House currently is the Home of a Garden of Hope created by Joe G, and now curated by master gardener Elke D.

We need help with the following:

* weed pulling

* watering 

* moving/spreading top soil and mulch

* planting new flowers and following up on your general well-being

Joe had a wish that he could find a few people in the area who would be willing to help and the garden's vitality once he moved on.  There is a lot of flexibility in the schedule.  This is an outdoor activity and offers a safe and healthy opportunity.

Ideally it should be someone who loves gardening and/or helping things grow and stay healthy.  Perhaps someone who is retired and/or has off in the early parts of the morning.

If interested, please reply and/or email ray@njbuddies.org.

Buddies of NJ is a non-profit organization located in Hackensack, NJ.  We currently serve the HIV/AIDS communities by offering services such as Medical and Non-Medical Case Management, Mental Health, Substance Use, Dental, Medical Transportation, Food Pantry and many more.

We are looking for receptionist volunteers to work Monday thru Friday either 9:00 - 1:00 OR 1:00 - 5:00. 

Duties will include answering phones, greeting and light clerical work as needed. 

Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), personable and professional.

Thank You,

Abraham Corsino 

Operations Manager 

201-489-2900 x122

C: 201-566-4693 

Buddies of NJ is an HIV/AIDS Resource Center for Bergen and Passaic County.

Needed:  Nurse Assistant who has basic knowledge with medical terminology and is comfortable with diverse cultures and the LGBTQ Community.

Looking for a professional person who can donate regular hours assisting in our accounting department.

Ideal candidate would be a retired professional looking to give back to the community.  Also a younger person with self initiative and good work skills.  This person should be able to just jump right in with a little bit of instruction.  

It is preferred person can file hard and computer files correctly; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; and General Knowledge of Quick Books.

We need volunteers to help create informational packets and condom packets to distribute to the community. This person could ideally work in an assembly line to create several packets.

If you are interested, please respond with your availability for the rest of the month.

We need volunteers to come on Fridays (weather permitting) from 10am to 2pm each week to care for the garden.   Cleaning, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, planting... will be done as needed so be prepared for a little bit of dirt. (all natural - we strive to keep out pesticides or any garden enhancement that is not organic). 

You may email our master gardener for details at: Elke D.

If you live nearby and are interested in daily care, like watering... we could use someone with that ambition.

Harrison House [Green House with yellow trim on the Campus of New Bridge Medical Center]

230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Each event is unique in nature and needs volunteers in the following areas: planning (start to end), promoting under direction of event manager, donation and prized organization, ‘day of’ set-up and clean-up, ticket collectors, greeters, raffles sales, table organization, cooks, servers, performers and artists, security and other misc. These are pretty much staples at our events.

There are other annual events held ran by other organizations with or for Buddies of NJ, Inc. We need help with these events as well.

Identify the talents you have and let us know in an email to: ray@njbuddies.org

We will call you when the event(s) roll around.

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 
Garden Crew volunteers support Pony Power's half-acre Farm in the Forest food production garden. Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering and harvesting.

How long is a shift? 
Shifts are typically 1 hour, once a week (or more, if you'd like!)

Can my teenager volunteer? 
Yes! We welcome volunteers ages 14 years and up.
 

Apply & see available shifts

Visit ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001.

Edit and post videos and news articles to Patch, Daily Voice and local newspapers on a regular basis. 

Contact organizations which provide services for seniors

Locate and reach out to isolated seniors

Needs to be able to manage updates to various social media

- Update the North Jersey Villages website in a timely manner (mostly once a week) to maintain a list of local activities in Bergen County that can keep older adults connected to their neighbors - and any entertaining, enriching and educational virtual programs

- Able to devote 1 to 2 hours a week for the task

- Need Basic HTML knowledge

- Need basic knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS)

- Understand how to upload documents, such as online flyers

- Will be given training and tutorials

Identify, write and submit grants to support the goals of North Jersey Villages

Tenafly Nature Center is seeking an experienced metal detector enthusiast to assist us with 2 tasks. 

1. The tracking and mapping of a mystery discharge pipe.

2. Scouting for artifacts relating to the agricultural and land use history of the TNC preserve. 

TNC staff have no metal detecting experience so training would not be provided, but staff would be able to show you the locations for each task. 

Make an Impact for Nature and Community: Join TNC’s Event Planning Team!

Join the RTNJ Board of Directors. Looking to give back but have limited time? There is actually no better return on your nonprofit time investment than through board service. The impact you can make with just three to five hours of board service a month is dramatically higher than what can be accomplished with two or three hours of direct service because you're focusing on the big picture and making a lasting impact in the community.

Requirements (flexible based on candidate):

RTNJ Offices located in the rear of Ponds Reformed Church - 341 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ.

Current Openings Include

Fund Development Chair

Secretary

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is seeking volunteers to assist with various projects during the week in Bergen and Passaic County. Tasks may include general construction including carpentry, painting, etc. and other handy work to help our community. If you’re skilled or just eager to lend a hand, we’d love to have you join us!

Contact us today to get involved!

This opportunity is currently full! You may submit an application and we will contact you in the future.

We will reach out with additional information.

Our Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are crucial to the health of our animal ambassadors.

Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning & changing water dishes, and cleaning & maintaining the aviary habitats for our non-releasable birds of prey (ex. owls, hawks). Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers must be comfortable around the animals they are caring for and with the diets they will be offering to the animals. Our birds of prey typically eat deceased rodents. It is a messy job and you must love birds! 

Training will be provided.

Join us in making a change in the lives of older adults in need.

Every day, our staff is connecting older adults to the health, housing, and financial resources they need to survive and thrive in ways that honor their choices, preferences, and dignity.

The Bright Side Family is a nonprofit that provides affordable housing, affordable assisted living, and support services that respond to the changing needs and preferences of low-and-moderate-income older adults

 https://www.thebrightsidefamily.org

If you’re looking to do amazing things in support the needs of older adults in your community and you think we’d benefit from your experience and qualifications, we want to hear from you!

The Bright Side Family Responsibilities of Board Members:

The Board of Directors serves as the leadership body of the organization and is responsible for determining the organization's mission and purpose, strategic planning, providing fiduciary oversight, monitoring the organizations programs and services, fundraising and development and selecting and evaluating the Executive Director.

Individual Board members are expected to:

Desired Assets and Skills

We review a candidate’s professional background, overall skills, and contact networks to assess their ability to fulfill two key Board functions of governance and fundraising. Prior board experience is an asset, but we look for relevant experience that demonstrates leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Time and Financial Commitments

Our Board Directors serve as volunteers only (i.e., not paid) as in the majority of boards.

Next steps:

Schedule a tour or call to share more about your interests by reaching out to bwilson@brightsidemanor.org – Please send your related experience in a summary format.

We will contact  you with additional information. 

Our Assistant Land Steward are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve.

Assistant Land Stewards are responsible for helping our Land & Facilities Manager maintain a healthy and accessible preserve. They help keep our trails wood chipped, remove invasive plant species, assist with seasonal trail clearance (ex. removing leaves from paths), and other habitat restoration and trail improvement needs. Volunteers may also assist  staff with various routine day-to-day maintenance projects and special one-time projects.

Training will be provided.

We will reach out with additional information.

Our Trail Greeters help all guests of the preserve feel safe and welcome.

TNC currently has openings on Sunday for this position

Volunteers are needed to sit at our entrance and to help keep track of the number of trail visitors, answer questions regarding the trails, give an overview of the organization, and ensure visitors feel safe and welcome. Volunteers will be given a chair, table and necessary literature (along with an optional pop up tent) and set up at our main entrance in front of the visitors center. In between visitors volunteers are welcome to bring a book or entertainment device to enjoy. 

Training will be provided.

We will reach out with additional information.

Our Faerie Trail Caretakers are special helpers that make our faerie trail kept looking nice and whimsical, and provide our visitors with a fun passive exhibit to enjoy.

We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping care for our Faerie trail. Volunteers will be asked to use their artistic and craft skills to maintain this creative exhibit while making sure the fae folk are happy with their forest community.

Training will be provided.

Looking for a person to conduct a weekly sing-a-long/ chorus, with the ultimate goal to put on converts for holidays.

Observation and varying tasks depending on unit.

Pony Power Therapies is looking for volunteers to assist with our therapeutic riding lessons. Volunteers with and without horse experience are welcome.

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 
Our lesson volunteers assist during therapeutic riding sessions for people with disabilities or life challenges.

Lead walker volunteers must have previous horse experience, but no horse experience is required for side walkers.

How long is a shift? 
1.5-2 hours, once a week (or more, if you'd like!)

Can my teenager volunteer? 
Yes! We welcome volunteers ages 14 years and up.
 

Apply & see available shifts

Visit ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001.

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 

The Farm Crew primarily cleans out our horses' paddocks. It's a self-directed role, so feel free to pop in your headphones, enjoy the fresh air and spend some time getting farm fit!

How long is a shift? 

1.5-2 hours, once a week (or more, if you'd like!).

Can my teenager volunteer? 

Yes! We welcome volunteers ages 14 years and up. 

How to apply + available shifts 

Volunteer Application must be completed prior to the training. To sign up and see available shifts, please go to: ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001

Volunteer musicians are needed to play any time during the day especially during meals on Christian Health's Wyckoff campus. Hours are typically between 10:00am to noon, 1:30 to 3:30pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April). 

You Can Make a Difference
Volunteers are an essential part of the Spectrum Family. Each individual who donates their time by volunteering helps improve and enrich the quality of life for all Spectrum clients.

Locations
Volunteer opportunities are available at our Closter Intermediate Care Facility, Residential Group Homes in Bergenfield, Edison, Elmwood Park, Glen Rock, Haworth, Hillsdale, Maywood, Northvale, Norwood, Paramus, Wayne and Westwood, Residential Apartments in Closter, Edison, Ringwood, River Vale, Rockleigh, and our Adult Training Centers in Edison, North Haledon, Ringwood, Teaneck, and Westwood.

Volunteer Requirements
Minimum Age:

Minimum Commitment:

Other Requirements:

There’s more than One Way to Help:

Friendly Visitor – Come as an individual or visit with your family to socialize with our residents. Bring a favorite game to play, small craft activity, or entertain with your musical talent. Feel free to use your skills to create a meaningful visit.

**We ask that Friendly Visitors please commit at least 25 hours per year. Your visits & friendship mean a lot to our consumers and we want them and you to get the most out of this program.

Adopt a Garden – Help plant and maintain flower and vegetable gardens located at all Spectrum residential and training facilities.

Recreation – Assist with planned Recreation Program activities including canteens, bowling, arts and crafts, cooking, woodworking, talent shows, and more.

Therapy Dog Program – Bring your certified therapy dog to visit our residential and training facilities.

Skill Based Volunteering – Provide instruction in music, art, computers, cooking and woodworking to our residents and/or assist with carpentry or painting services as needed.

Clerical volunteering is usually available at the River Vale Corporate Office.

Simply fill out an application and if you meet the requirements, we will contact you for a personal interview.

For more information on individual or group volunteering, contact Kathy Bentzen at:
Phone: (201) 358-8000 x3026
Email: kbentzen@spectrumforliving.org

For more information on corporate volunteering and/or days of service, contact Elizabeth Boyajian at:
Phone: (201) 358-8081
Email: eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org

Submit Volunteer Application

Volunteers are needed for the Bolger Rehabilitation Gym and Wellness Center at Christian Health. Volunteers push patients/residents in wheelchairs to and from physical/occupational therapy appointments. The therapists also need assistance getting equipment and shadowing during individual sessions.

The times where volunteers are needed include,

- Mornings 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30pm

- Afternoons 7 days a week from 1:00 to 3pm

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April/May). 

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:

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:

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.

A volunteer is needed to play hymns for worship services for Christian Health residents one Tuesday or Sunday per quarter from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April). 

Pet therapy volunteers who own certified pet therapy animal(s) are needed in a variety of program areas at Christian Health. Pet therapy provides an opportunity for Christian Health residents and patients to give and receive physical touch, display affection, and raises spirits. Volunteers are needed seven days a week between 9 a.m. and noon, 1 to 4pm and 6:00 to 7pm.

Requirements: All Christian Health volunteers must complete an application, annual training, background screening. If volunteering in resident/patient areas, Christian Health requires at least a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service throughout the calendar year and to be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and influenza for the current flu season (November - April). 

If you enjoy working and assisting older residents, Bright side is Looking for volunteers that are available for Mon, Thurs, and Fri from 10am- 3:30, that can interact with our residents and help with daily activities, such as Current events, Arts & Crafts, bingo, and etc. You have to be fully vaccinated to volunteer at Bright Side Manor.

Work one-on-one with members with Aphasia in computer lab using specially designed software that stimulate language skills.  Volunteers will be trained and do not need extensive computer knowledge.  Minimum of 1 hour per week, Mondays - Thursdays. We ask all volunteers to commit to at least one hour a week for our 15 week semester.

Additional opportunities are available working with iPads and on Newsletters.

If you love crafts and would like to spend time with older adults sharing your talents, we promise you a rewarding experience.  Residents love to cut, paste, and color.  Come alone, or organize a group.

You have to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Bright Side Manor.

Bingo is a hot commodity at Bright Side Manor. If residents could play every day they would.

You have to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Bright Side Manor.

CASA Volunteers are appointed by family court judges to advocate for the best interest of an abused or neglected child during their time in the child welfare system. They are in essence, the voice of the child, in court. CASA Volunteers interview parents, doctors, educators, foster parents, therapists, and anyone else involved in the life of the child they are assigned. Their goal is to provide child-focused reports to the court, which will lead to a speedy, safe, and permanent placement for the child. This is why it is imperative for these volunteers to go through extensive training.

Commitment

Upcoming Virtual Fall Training: TBD

fill out an RSVP form https://bergencasa.org/volunteer-inquiry-form/

We are always interested in hearing from volunteers who might want to employ their skills and talents to help Bergen County CASA change a child’s story!

Complete the form here and tell us how you’d like to help.

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes critical home repairs for low income homeowners with a focus on seniors, veterans, those with physical or developmental disabilities and families with young children.

We have many opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers alike. Please see our full list of upcoming opportunities by clicking the link below.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OPPORTUNITIES

We look forward to working with you.