Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on September 1, 2009 |
Volunteers are needed to collect or organize a collection drive for necessary items for homeless and disadvantaged individuals and families in Somerset County.
Items collected will be distributed as part of the Point in Time Homeless Count in late January, 2010.
Needed items include:
Food: easy open pre-packaged meals, individually wrapped snacks, such as granola bars, crackers, nuts and trail mix, bottled water and juices
Personal items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soap and deodorant, as well as feminine hygiene products
Clothing items: new socks, underwear, tee shirts, sweatshirts/pants, gloves, hats, scarves and mittens
Other: new towels and blankets
Collections can occur at private locations such as companies, schools, faith organizations, etc. or can be public in coordination with local grocery stores.
Items collected may be brought to the Somerset County United Way office at 1011 Route 22 West, 2nd floor, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 until January 28, 2009.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Lisa Galonardo at lisa.galonardo@scuw.org.
There are no requirements, other than items are needed by January 25, 2010. Children under the age of 18 years must be supervised by a parent or guardian.  This opportunity is sponsored by: Somerset County United Way
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Families / Parents |
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Older Adults (55+) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| One-Time |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Families |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Civic & Community |
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Hunger / Food |
| Homelessness |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Human Services |
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Poverty |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Special Events |
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Address:
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P.O. Box 6835, 1011 Route 22 West
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
Directions:
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From all major highways, Route 22 Westbound in Bridgewater, directly before the North Bridge Street exit, past the Bridgewater Honda dealer. It is the second building after dealer. Building can be access from Route 22 or North Bridge Street. We're on the second floor.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Somerville,
Walk distance (in minutes): N/A
Nearest Bus Stop: Somerville, N/A minute walk |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
Web Site: http://www.SCUW.org
| Last updated on September 1, 2009 |
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felt good to volunteer to help school children go back to school with their own supplies
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My son and I met and worked with very nice people who made this first sorting experience pleasant. We also felt good about what we did and would definitely do it again.
posted on March 9, 2006 |
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