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United Way of Passaic County (UWPC) is asking for your help with this year's Backpacks for Kids program. Because a substantial number of local children start the school year without the necessary supplies, we are again coordinating a school supply. . . more

Basic Literacy Volunteers teach basic literacy skills to an adult who reads below 5th grade level. Our tutors work throughout Morris County, and tutors are matched with a student based upon their schedule, geographical requirements and interests. A commitment of. . . more

Homeside Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship to patients in their home or nursing home in Middlesex, Union, Somerset, Mercer, Monmouth, Passaic, Hudson and Bergen counties. As a companion you will provide a listening ear and a. . . more

Be a Companion for a few hours a month ! Community Access Unlimited hopes to foster relationships between individuals with disabilities and members of the community. An "adopt a friend" approach is encouraged where members of the community like you. . . more

We need caring, compassionate individuals to work on the Union County Rape Crisis Center's 24-hour hotline as Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates. Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates provide support, information, and crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault and their significant. . . more

Volunteers are needed to provide temporary home (foster homes) for special-case shelter animals who may be sick, too young to thrive in a kennel environment or need to recover from an injury. Socialization and care are needed to increase. . . more

Based in Cranford but serving Union County, do some community service that really matters! Senior Food Shopping. Just one hour two days a week is required for the Food Shoppers. They separate and fill the items from the shopping. . . more

This volunteer position requires an outgoing personality and someone who is comfortable speaking to the public. Join the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s Speakers Bureau. This can involve a few hours of your time throughout the year, and is so important to the. . . more

Individuals and groups, including youth groups, are invited to help homeless families with children in any number of ways: Help to host and feed the families at local congregations; Secure items needed by the families; Plan & supervise children's activities Be a big brother. . . more

Our non-profit counseling and adoption facility in Elizabeth is in need of an exterior face-lift. We have had two amazing groups already painted the exterior stucco facade and now we're seeking for a group of enthusiastic volunteers to come. . . more

Volunteers needed to assist licensed beauticians in the mornings and afternoons. Volunteer will transport residents to and from salon, answer telephones, remove rollers from clients' hair and other assignments by beautician. Training will be provided by staff. more

Volunteers are needed as part of our foster home program for homeless animals. "Kitten season" is coming and we really need help. more

Allies Inc. in Bergen county has a new resident that would like to have someone come to visit and take walks; talk; and visit with them once a week to check in and be a friend. If interested please. . . more

This is a very exciting time for our agency, having just opened our first office in Flemington. We are looking for friendly bi-lingual folks(English-Spanish) to greet our clients and volunteers three mornings a week. more

Our agency needs a Spanish speaking person to translate for clients meeting with English speaking psychiatrist every other Friday.

This person would also translate forms for our Spanish-speaking clients to fill out. The translator will be working in a mental. . . more

Help a senior who needs assistance with sorting or organizing of bills to help them get their finances in order. You work in their home doing as little or as much as they need-writing checks; calling about questions; sorting. . . more

Bimah Baskets are beautifully decorated baskets of (empty)food containers that are used to decorate synagogue sancuaries during a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Families "rent" the baskets and the donation is used for JFS' Kosher food assistance program. Volunteers. . . more

NJPC is in desperate need of someone who can manage the development of our bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to families raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Articles would come via email to our email account or from telephone interviews. . . more

Volunteers are needed to assist residents of Willow Creek Care Center with weekly bingo games. Games are held on Mondays (2-3:30 p.m.), Wednesdays (10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.), and Fridays (2:00-3:00 p.m.).

Come and help residents of the care center. . . more

Your group would volunteer to be Birthday Buddies to our Members for a particular month. Your group would receive the names and gift wishes for Members having a birthday in the month you are sponsoring. The volunteer group. . . more