What opportunities are there to volunteer in central New Jersey?
I am a junior in high school. I am looking for places to volunteer and help out. #volunteering #volunteer #volunteer-management
6 answers
NIRMALA’s Answer
Hi Hamid:
You can check with the local churches where they have the soup kitchen. Volunteering in soup kitchen is fun and very satisfying. Lots of volunteer come and they cook and other volunteers help with cooking, serving the meals and cleaning. I volunteer once a month in soup kitchen and I love it. Also you can check with your local senior center where they always have some events and that is also fun. you can check with your hospital volunteer services where they have the opportunities for book distribution for patients, read a book to the patient, delivering refreshments, talking to patients families, and sometimes light office work i.e., making photocopy etc. If you have Boys and girls club in your area you can check with them. Here are some sites to check.:
www.volunteermatch.org/search/NJ
www.nj.gov/state/programs
Good luck and have fun.
Lisa’s Answer
There is a great website www.jerseycares.org that will give you tons of volunteer options !!!
Sandy’s Answer
Check out "POINTS OF LIGHT" for volunteer opportunities in your area.
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Hamid,
You can take a look in these links:
http://nj.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/?l=NJ
https://www.jerseycares.org/
http://www.nj.gov/state/programs/dos_program_volunteer_centers.html
Have a great volunteer experience!!
Gina’s Answer
Hi there, a great resource is your local Veteran of foreign War office.
Kristen’s Answer
I agree with all of these great answers, and also want to suggest virtual volunteerism! It's a great way to get involved from anywhere you are and also maximizes your time commitment since there is no travel involved.
Kristen recommends the following next steps: