Volunteer Center Of
Bergen County
64 Passaic St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Tel: 201-489-9454
Fax: 201-489-1995
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There are endless volunteer opportunities for individuals under the age of 17. Listed here is a variety from which to choose!
 
 
  Barnert Hospital, Paterson
Phone No: (973) 977-6687   |   BarnertHosp.com
Clerical positions are available off-site at the Finance Department, 1819 River Road, Fair Lawn, and the Mental Health Department, 2 East 40th Street, Paterson.
Minimum age: 14
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  Fair Lawn Dept. of Health and Human Services, Fair Lawn
Phone No: (201) 794-5327   |  
Assist with filing, typing, answering phones, computers, etc. Hours are flexible.
Minimum age: 15
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  Fair Lawn Dept. of Health and Human Services, Fair Lawn
Phone No: (201) 794-5327   |  
Door-to-door community canvasses to check dogs and cats for proper licensing and updated rabies vaccination.
Minimum age: 15
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  Share Inc./Cottage Place & Prospect Place, Ridgewood
Phone No: (201) 670-9605   |  
Prepare and serve a meal for 14 seniors. No need to be a chef; a healthy- well presented homemade meal prepared by a warm, caring and sociable person would be welcomed.
Minimum age: 17
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  Share Inc./Cottage Place & Prospect Place, Ridgewood
Phone No: (201) 670-9605   |  
Paint rooms as needed. Agency will provide paint, brushes and drop cloths.
Minimum age: 17
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  Bright Side Manor, Teaneck
Phone No: (201) 692-1000   |   www.brightsidemanor.org
Visit and socialize with senior citizens. Young children accompanied by adults are welcome.
Minimum age: 14
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  Bright Side Manor, Teaneck
Phone No: (201) 692-1000   |   www.brightsidemanor.org
Painting of rooms as needed.
Minimum age: 16
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  Bergen County Historical Society, River Edge
Phone No: (201) 262-2011   |   www.carroll.com/bchs
Help guide groups through historic homes during special events.
Minimum age: 16
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  Boy Scouts of America, Northern NJ Council, Oakland
Phone No: (201) 677-1000   |   www.nnjbsa.org
Help with typing, data entry, filing and answering phones at administrative offices in Fair Lawn.
Minimum age: 16
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  Arts Horizons, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 567-1766   |   www.artshorizons.org
Prepare mailings, photocopy, file, fax and general office duties as assigned. Attention to detail and ability to organize needed. Computer skills helpful but not necessary.
Minimum age: 16
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  Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter, Denville
Phone No: (973) 586-4300   |   www.alz.org
Perform general office duties including filing, typing, answering phones, etc. Computer skills are not necessary, but are a plus.
Minimum age: 16
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  Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley, Westwood
Phone No: (201) 664-7597   |  
Volunteers spend 1 hour per week tutoring an adult in English As A Second Language or in Basic Reading Skills. Hours are flexible: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM TO 9 PM and Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Sites are located at 12 libraries: Dumont, Emerson, Hillsdale, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Lodi, Montvale, Washington Twp., Westwood and Upper Saddle River.
Minimum age: 17
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  Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
Phone No: (201) 848-5797   |   www.chccnj.org
Get to know residents while you transport them to various activities held in our nursing home.
Minimum age: 13
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  Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
Phone No: (201) 848-5797   |   www.chccnj.org
Be a good neighbor by visiting some of our room-bound residents on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Visits need not be any longer than 20 minutes each.
Minimum age: 15
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  Dr. David Goldberg Child Care Center, Westwood
Phone No: (201) 664-4013   |  
Volunteer must possess: patience, ability to take initiative, love and understand children. Must be energetic, enthusiastic, positive, lively and flexible.
Minimum age: 16
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  Dr. David Goldberg Child Care Center, Westwood
Phone No: (201) 664-4013   |  
Help with various projects throughout the year. Please call for more information on upcoming projects.
Minimum age: 14
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  Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 569-1804   |   www.cfanj.org
Sort and pack donated groceries at Englewood Pantry.
Minimum age: 15
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  Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 569-1804   |   www.cfanj.org
Organize a food drive at place of business, religious facility or school. Help sort and pack food at CFA food drives and Thanksgiving distribution. Locations vary.
Minimum age: 14
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  Children's Therapy Center/Cerebral Palsy, Fair Lawn
Phone No: (201) 797-7440   |   www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org
Filing, photo copying, and phone work.
Minimum age: 15
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  Children's Therapy Center/Cerebral Palsy, Fair Lawn
Phone No: (201) 797-7440   |   www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org
Opportunities for group projects such as painting, power washing, outdoor beautification projects, etc.
Minimum age: 13
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  North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa
Phone No: (973) 256-1700   |  
Communicate friendship, concern and support for NJDC's developmentally disabled clients by sending cards, letters or gifts to clients who do not receive outside visitors. Volunteer will be matched with one specific client.
Minimum age: 13
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  North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa
Phone No: (973) 256-1700   |  
Provide friendship by visiting clients of NJDC who have limited family and community contact. Must be able to visit assigned client at least once a month. Training is provided.
Minimum age: 17
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  North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa
Phone No: (973) 256-1700   |  
Perform general office duties including typing, filing and answering phones.
Minimum age: 17
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  North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa
Phone No: (973) 256-1700   |  
Plan parties and provide entertainment for developmentally disabled clients at NJDC. Center will provide refreshments.
Minimum age: 17
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  North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa
Phone No: (973) 256-1700   |  
General painting jobs available at the center - either inside or outside.
Minimum age: 17
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  Center for Food Action - Northwest, Mahwah
Phone No: (201) 934-5085   |   www.cfanj.org
Team building projects for businesses and corporations available: work in storage areas, trailers, at projects and events - collecting, sorting, lifting, packing food - making food and holiday food packages.
Minimum age: 14
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  New Concepts for Living, Rochelle Park
Phone No: (201) 843-3427   |  
Assist with publications, outreach, and community-related activities including newsletter production, marketing and community events.
Minimum age: 16
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  New Concepts for Living, Rochelle Park
Phone No: (201) 843-3427   |  
Assist with agency fund raising activities (i.e. 5K runs, Golf Outings, Holiday Party, etc.), as well as food drives, sporting events and parties.
Minimum age: 16
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  Dial, Inc., Clifton
Phone No: (973) 320-0181   |   wwww.dial-cil.org
Help with newsletter production.
Minimum age: 17
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  Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 871-8882   |   www.actorsfund.org
Take residents in wheelchairs to designated areas.
Minimum age: 14
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  Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 871-8882   |   www.actorsfund.org
Visit with residents and read or write mail, also have friendly conversations.
Minimum age: 12
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  Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville
Phone No: (845) 985-2291   |  
Clean and maintain a trail. Supplies are provided. Groups welcome.
Minimum age: 16
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  Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville
Phone No: (845) 985-2291   |  
Prepare mailings, sort and file. On-the-job training provided.
Minimum age: 15
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  Eastern Christian Childrens Retreat, Wyckoff
Phone No: (201) 848-8005   |   www.eccretreat.org
Provide companionship to residents - read, sit and talk with them.
Minimum age: 16
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  YWCA of Bergen County, Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Phone No: (201) 487-2224   |  
Work one-on-one with children and adults with disabilities in the pool, Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30 - 5:15 pm. Training is provided. Moderate swimming skills are needed.
Minimum age: 12
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  Regent Care Center, Hackensack
Phone No: (201) 646-1166   |   www.regentcare.com
Visit and socialize with elderly residents.
Minimum age: 13
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  Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 871-8882   |   www.actorsfund.org
Help answer phones, transfer calls, and be cordial to visitors and residents.
Minimum age: 15
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  Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood
Phone No: (201) 871-8882   |   www.actorsfund.org
Help with group projects such as decorating the halls for the holidays, providing art work for bulletin boards, organizing game nights and parties.
Minimum age: 14
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  Community Blood Services, Paramus
Phone No: (201) 389-0459   |   www.communitybloodservices.com
Give juice and cookies to blood donors in the donor canteen. Make conversation in friendly atmosphere. Shifts available. Location - Paramus - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm weekdays, 4 hours shifts. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturdays.
Minimum age: 16
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  Spectrum for Living, River Vale
Phone No: (201) 358-1685   |   www.spectrumforliving.org
Visit a client at one of the residential facilities. Go for a walk, talk or involve him/her in social/recreational activities.
Minimum age: 16
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  Spectrum for Living, River Vale
Phone No: (201) 358-1685   |   www.spectrumforliving.org
Help adult clients improve basic academic skills (numbers, writing, reading, spelling etc.) Great for Special Ed. majors.
Minimum age: 16
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  St. Paul's Community Development Corp., Paterson
Phone No: (973) 278-7900   |   www.stpaulscdcnj.org
Help stock shelves and pack and distribute food to clients. Volunteers also needed during the holidays to distribute Thanksgiving and Holiday baskets. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in local food drives in support of the food pantry.
Minimum age: 13
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  Spectrum for Living, River Vale
Phone No: (201) 358-1685   |   www.spectrumforliving.org
Assist recreation staff with planning and carrying out activities for clients.
Minimum age: 16
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  Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield
Phone No: (609) 821-0345   |   www.yea.org
Help with spectacular outdoor drum and bugle corps concerts. Ticket takers, ushers, program sellers, etc. needed. Summer through November.
Minimum age: 16
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  Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield
Phone No: (609) 821-0345   |   www.yea.org
Help prepare food for approx. 200 members of Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps who travel to NJ for rehearsals. Two weekends a month.
Minimum age: 16
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  Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield
Phone No: (609) 821-0345   |   www.yea.org
Help with answering phones.
Minimum age: 16
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  Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield
Phone No: (609) 821-0345   |   www.yea.org
Assist with office work - filing, photo copying etc.
Minimum age: 16
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  Spectrum for Living, River Vale
Phone No: (201) 358-1685   |   www.spectrumforliving.org
Annual walk-a-thon. Walk, jog, skate or bike along with adult clients with developmental disabilities or be a sponsor.
Minimum age: 16
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  Saint Joseph's Wayne Hospital, Wayne
Phone No: (973) 956-3346   |  
Help nurses make beds and discharge patients.
Minimum age: 13
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  American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey, Fairfield
Phone No: (973) 797-3300   |   www.redcrossmetronj.org
Volunteers with some computer experience are needed. Volunteers may be asked to help with adminstrative duties including typing, filing, faxing, making copies and phone calls, data entry and helping with other office projects. Locations: Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.
Minimum age: 16
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  Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
Phone No: (201) 568-6093   |   www.tenaflynaturecenter.org
Feed, water, and clean up after snakes, turtles, and hawks. Mostly clean animal tanks.
Minimum age: 16
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  Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
Phone No: (201) 568-6093   |   www.tenaflynaturecenter.org
Paint true-to-life plants and animals. Artistic ability required.
Minimum age: 16
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