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Fair Lawn Dept. of Health and Human Services, Fair Lawn |
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| Phone No: (201) 794-5327
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| Assist with filing, typing, answering phones, computers, etc. Hours are flexible. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Fair Lawn Dept. of Health and Human Services, Fair Lawn |
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| Phone No: (201) 794-5327
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| Door-to-door community canvasses to check dogs and cats for proper licensing and updated rabies vaccination. Canvasses take place periodically throughout the year. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Share Inc./Cottage Place & Prospect Place, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 670-9605
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
17 |
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Share Inc./Cottage Place & Prospect Place, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 670-9605
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| Paint rooms as needed. Agency will provide paint, brushes and drop cloths. |
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| Minimum age:
17 |
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Bright Side Manor, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 692-1000
| www.brightsidemanor.org |
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| Visit and socialize with senior citizens. Young children accompanied by adults are welcome. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bright Side Manor, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 692-1000
| www.brightsidemanor.org |
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| Painting of rooms as needed. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen County Historical Society, River Edge |
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| Phone No: (201) 343-9492
| www.carroll.com/bchs |
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| Help guide groups through historic homes during special events. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Boy Scouts of America, Northern NJ Council, Oakland |
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| Phone No: (201) 677-1000
| www.nnjbsa.org |
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| Help with typing, data entry, filing and answering phones at administrative offices in Fair Lawn. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Arts Horizons, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 567-1766
| www.artshorizons.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter, Denville |
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| Phone No: (973) 586-4300
| www.alz.org |
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| Perform general office duties including filing, typing, answering phones, etc. Computer skills are not necessary, but are a plus. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-5797
| www.chccnj.org |
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| Get to know residents while you transport them to various activities held in our nursing home. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-5797
| www.chccnj.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-1804
| www.cfanj.org |
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| Sort and pack donated groceries at Englewood Pantry. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-1804
| www.cfanj.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Children's Therapy Center/Cerebral Palsy, Fair Lawn |
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| Phone No: (201) 797-7440
| www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org |
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| Filing, photo copying, and phone work. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Children's Therapy Center/Cerebral Palsy, Fair Lawn |
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| Phone No: (201) 797-7440
| www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org |
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| Opportunities for group projects such as painting, power washing, outdoor beautification projects, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa |
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| Phone No: (973) 256-1700
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| Communicate friendship, concern and support for NJDC's developmentally disabled clients by sending cards, letters or gifts. You will be enriching the quality of life for the client and yourself. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Center for Food Action - Northwest, Mahwah |
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| Phone No: (201) 934-5085
| www.cfanj.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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New Concepts for Living, Rochelle Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 843-3427
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| Assist with publications, outreach, and community-related activities including newsletter production, marketing and community events. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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New Concepts for Living, Rochelle Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 843-3427
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| Assist with agency fund raising activities (i.e. 5K runs, Golf Outings, Holiday Party, etc.), as well as food drives, sporting events and parties. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Dial, Inc., Clifton |
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| Phone No: (201) 320-0181
| wwww.dial-cil.org |
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| Help with newsletter production. |
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| Minimum age:
17 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Take residents in wheelchairs to designated areas. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Visit with residents and read or write mail, also have friendly conversations. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville |
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| Phone No: (845) 985-2291
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| Clean and maintain a trail. Supplies are provided. Groups welcome. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville |
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| Phone No: (845) 985-2291
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| Prepare mailings, sort and file. On-the-job training provided. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8005
| www.eccretreat.org |
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| Provide companionship to residents - read, sit and talk with them. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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YWCA of Bergen County, Ridgewood, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 487-2224
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Regent Care Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 646-1166
| www.regentcare.com |
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| Visit and socialize with elderly residents. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Help answer phones, transfer calls, and be cordial to visitors and residents. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Help with group projects such as decorating the halls for the holidays, providing art work for bulletin boards, organizing game nights and parties. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Community Blood Services, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 389-0459
| www.communitybloodservices.com |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Spectrum for Living, River Vale |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-1685
| www.spectrumforliving.org |
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| Visit a client at one of the residential facilities. Go for a walk, talk or involve him/her in social/recreational activities. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Spectrum for Living, River Vale |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-1685
| www.spectrumforliving.org |
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| Help adult clients improve basic academic skills (numbers, writing, reading, spelling etc.) Great for Special Ed. majors. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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St. Paul's Community Development Corp., Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 278-7900
| www.stpaulscdcnj.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Spectrum for Living, River Vale |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-1685
| www.spectrumforliving.org |
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| Assist recreation staff with planning and carrying out activities for clients. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield |
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| Phone No: (609) 821-0345
| www.yea.org |
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| Help with spectacular outdoor drum and bugle corps concerts. Ticket takers, ushers, program sellers, etc. needed. Summer through November. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield |
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| Phone No: (609) 821-0345
| www.yea.org |
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| Help prepare food for approx. 200 members of Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps who travel to NJ for rehearsals. Two weekends a month. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield |
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| Phone No: (609) 821-0345
| www.yea.org |
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| Help with answering phones. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield |
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| Phone No: (609) 821-0345
| www.yea.org |
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| Assist with office work - filing, photo copying etc. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Spectrum for Living, River Vale |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-1685
| www.spectrumforliving.org |
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| Annual walk-a-thon. Walk, jog, skate or bike along with adult clients with developmental disabilities or be a sponsor. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey, Fairfield |
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| Phone No: (973) 797-3300
| www.redcrossmetronj.org |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 568-6093
| www.tenaflynaturecenter.org |
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| Feed, water, and clean up after snakes, turtles, and hawks. Mostly clean animal tanks. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 568-6093
| www.tenaflynaturecenter.org |
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| Paint true-to-life plants and animals. Artistic ability required. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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55 Kip Center, Rutherford |
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| Phone No: (201) 460-1600
| www.55Kipcenter.org |
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| Assist with computer classes (beginners to Internet instruction) and in office. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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American Cancer Society, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 343-2222
| www.cancer.org |
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| Participate and/or raise money to fight cancer through a walk-a-thon, wrapping holiday gifts, or selling spring daffodils. |
|
| Minimum age:
12 |
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Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 568-6093
| www.tenaflynaturecenter.org |
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| Adopt a section of trail to maintain - great for groups and families. Clear blow-downs, spread wood-chips, repaint blazes, repair broken signs, remove excess vegetation from pond, erect bird houses, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Patience to work with long term care patients who, because of disabilities, are unable to do their own correspondence. Good hand writing, grammar and spelling a must. Those able to write in a second language are greatly needed. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Help feed patients in a gentle, loving manner being considerate of the feelings of people being fed. Willingness to understand when the resident is having problems. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Must be able to read with clarity and at a speed easily comprehended by older adults and patients. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Experience in needlework, craft, knitting or crocheting. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Groups or individuals to perform for senior residents. Good judgment in choice of music (i.e. appropriate for older adults.) |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Group needed to adopt-a-floor. Provide visits, birthday cards, etc. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
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| Send cards for birthdays, holidays, etc. Could also provide holiday decorations for specific units. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
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| Escort ambulatory patients or push wheelchair-bound patients for walks around the grounds or within the hospital. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
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| Assist recreation therapist, mornings or afternoons. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Hispanic Multi-Purpose Service Center, Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 684-3320
| www.HMPSC.com |
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| Provide health education in the community with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Provide clerical support, including answering phones, filing, mailings etc. for various departments. Bilingual Spanish or Polish helpful. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Help transport patients, run errands, assist with patient discharges, provide clerical support. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Baby-sit for children of women in recovery program. On-the-job training is provided. Hours are 9 am - 1 pm or 6 - 8 pm. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Muscular Dystrophy Association, Maywood |
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| Phone No: (201) 843-4452
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| Prepare mass mailings. Help prepare packets of supplies to ship out for events.
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|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Camp Sunshine & Camp Snowflake, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 652-1755
| www.sunshine-snowflake.org |
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| Work one-on-one with campers with multiple disabilities in the areas of arts & crafts, games, etc., and on monthly field trips. Saturdays from 12:30 - 4 pm. Training is provided. Volunteer may start any time during the year and volunteer for as many Saturdays as they choose. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Valley Home Care, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 291-6246
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| Help by collating charts, photocopying, assembling manuals, mailing, filing, possible computer work. Must be responsible. Weekdays 8 am - 5 pm, Weekends 10 am - 4 pm. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Pathways to Independence, Inc., Kearny |
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| Phone No: (201) 997-6155
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| Assist with marketing the programs and services, collect stories and articles for newsletter, provide support and research for executive director. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Pathways to Independence, Inc., Kearny |
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| Phone No: (201) 997-6155
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| Assist staff in providing materials for workers by checking quality control, counting, packing, wrapping skids, unloading trucks, etc. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Pathways to Independence, Inc., Kearny |
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| Phone No: (201) 997-6155
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| Collect payments from customers, record sales, display craft items, take special orders. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 996-2350
| www.humed.com |
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| Run errands throughout the medical center, help with mailings, etc. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Humane Society of Bergen County - Lost Pet Inc., Lyndhurst |
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| Phone No: (201) 896-9300
| www.humanesociety.org |
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| Create craft projects and staff booth at fairs. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., Ho-Ho-Kus |
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| Phone No: (201) 445-8311
| www.thehermitage.org |
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| Help with gardening/landscaping around historic house and museum. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Jewish Family & Childrens Service of North Jersey, Wayne |
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| Phone No: (973) 595-0111
| www.jfcsnj.org |
|
| Visit elderly people in their own homes or take them out for walks, coffee, etc. on a weekly basis. Telephone support also needed. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Jewish Family & Childrens Service of North Jersey, Wayne |
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| Phone No: (973) 595-0111
| www.jfcsnj.org |
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| Assist in teaching a Russian immigrant English. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Daughters of Miriam, Clifton |
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| Phone No: (973) 253-5205
| |
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| Loneliness is a major problem in long-term care facilities so volunteers can make a HUGE difference by just visiting with residents. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-8100
| gscobc.bergen.org |
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| Help with data entry - hours:
9:30am - 4:30 pm or after school until 4:30pm. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-8100
| gscobc.bergen.org |
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| General office work, light typing, filing, collating and mailing. Hours - 9:30am - 4:30pm or after school until 4:30pm. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-3217
| www.holyname.org |
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| Prepare meal trays, visit unit rooms, adjust TV/radio settings, converse with patients. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Travelers Aid, Newark |
|
| Phone No: (973) 623-5052
| www.travelersaid.org |
|
| Provide information services to passengers and those meeting passengers at Newark Airport and passenger assistance in the International Arrivals area. This will include flight information, directions, and airport information. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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The ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 343-0322
| |
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| Help with the design and/or creation of crafts, to be sold in the Archive Stores in Rutherford and Elmwood Park. Assist client artisans in the making of the craft items. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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The ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 343-0322
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| Assist with data entry, scheduling of interviews, mailing, answering telephone, and other general clerical functions. Opportunities available in Hackensack, Rutherford and Elmwood Park. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Midland Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 891-8118
| www.emmanuelcancer.org |
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| Answer phones, help with data entry and mailings to community. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Midland Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 891-8118
| www.emmanuelcancer.org |
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| Help with annual Urban Farms Art and Craft show held in September. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Midland Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 891-8118
| www.emmanuelcancer.org |
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| Search the internet for funding, grant writing, loans. Some knowledge of computers is a plus. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Aviation Hall of Fame, Teterboro |
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| Phone No: (201) 288-6344
| njahof.org |
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| Conduct tours of museum, meet and greet visitors. Presentation skills helpful but not necessary. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Assist nursing staff with meals for patients. Training provided. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Family Promise of Bergen Co. (formerly IRF), Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-8009
| www.irfhomeless.org |
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| Answer telephones, assist with mailings, work with office manager on special projects. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Help serve coffee, tea and juice to residents following exercise program. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Visit with the residents and give manicures. Volunteer should be a good listener and enjoy working with the elderly. Once a week, flexible hours. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Pick up mail and read to recipient. Also write letters if help is needed. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Assist with the set-up of trays and distribution of meals in dining room. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Spend time playing cards with residents; patience with the elderly a must. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen County Health Care Center, Rockleigh |
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| Phone No: (201) 750-8310
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| Sit outdoors with residents and discuss nature around them, weather permitting. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Social Service Association, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 444-2980
| www.ssag.org |
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| Straighten out and reshelve food in pantry. |
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| Minimum age:
10 |
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Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside |
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| Phone No: (908) 355-3663
| www.njfoodbank.org |
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| Restock items and organize shelves in thrift store. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside |
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| Phone No: (908) 355-3663
| www.njfoodbank.org |
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| Prepare mailings, help with filing, copying, and data entry. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside |
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| Phone No: (908) 355-3663
| www.njfoodbank.org |
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| Sort, pack or re-label non-perishable food and grocery items for distribution to 1500 non-profit charitable organizations in 18 of New Jersey's 21 Counties. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Cliffside Park Welfare Department, Cliffside Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 313-2045
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| Collect money for Salvation Army during the holiday season, 2 hour shifts. Various locations. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Cliffside Park Welfare Department, Cliffside Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 313-2045
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| Volunteers are needed to pack food bags for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They will also need help packing gifts for Christmas. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-3167
| www.pvhospital.org |
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| Provide an efficient and safe method of transportation for patients, charts, etc. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-3167
| www.pvhospital.org |
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| Placement in various offices within the facility. Tasks include copying, filing, and answering phones. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-3167
| www.pvhospital.org |
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| Serve as a salesperson in this very active giftshop. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-3167
| www.pvhospital.org |
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| Assist nursing unit staff by visiting patients, answering call bells, preparing charts, etc.
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Saint Clare's Homes for Children, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 643-0400
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| Groom grounds, rake, sweep, wash outdoor furniture, water flower beds, plant, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Saint Clare's Homes for Children, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 643-0400
| |
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| Male volunteers- work with young men who are in need of a positive role model. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Saint Clare's Homes for Children, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 643-0400
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| Sit with children and read stories, do arts & crafts, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Saint Clare's Homes for Children, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 643-0400
| |
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| Data entry. Interpersonal office skills needed. Familiar with alphabetical filing system. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Oasis - Haven for Women & Children, Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 881-8307
| |
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| Volunteers care for children , ages 3 months to 4 years old. Volunteers comfort and play with infants and children while they are separated from their mothers. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Margaret P. Muscarelle Child Development Center, Garfield |
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| Phone No: (973) 478-3080
| |
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| Help teachers in the classroom with the children. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Cresskill, Cresskill |
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| Phone No: (201) 567-0508
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities and play games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Hillsdale, Hillsdale |
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| Phone No: (201) 722-2990
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities or recreation games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Montville, Montville |
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| Phone No: (973) 541-9261
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities or recreation games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Paramus, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-7070
| www.potomacgrouphomes.com |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities or recreation games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Park Ridge, Park Ridge |
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| Phone No: (201) 391-4310
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities or recreation games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Potomac Group Homes @ Mahwah, Mahwah |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8088
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities or recreation games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 457-1670
| www.gildasclubnnj.org |
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| Organize various events to heighten awareness of Gilda's Club in the community. Also help to raise operational funding. Good organizational skills a must. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 457-1670
| www.gildasclubnnj.org |
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| Assist in mailing and/or planning, set-up, clean-up of social and recreational activities such as pot luck dinners, joke fests, karaoke night and talent shows. Must possess good organizational skills, creativity and follow-through. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 457-1670
| www.gildasclubnnj.org |
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| Supervise interactive play with children, aid staff members with "Noogie Night" and "Teen Scene" activities. Must possess kind, gentle manner and be responsible. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 261-2800
| www.cafsnj.org |
|
| Work at the non-profit gift shop in Midland Park. Sales experience helpful but not necessary. Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Training provided. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
|
| Stock shelves, assist customers with purchases, etc. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Bring gift shop cart to patient care units. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Greet, give directions to visitors and patients. Answer telephone calls regarding patient information. Bilingual, Spanish or Polish helpful. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 996-2350
| www.humed.com |
|
| Make deliveries to various departments, assist with clerical projects, help with mailings |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 567-1265
| www.flatrockbrook.org |
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| Assist in maintaining native plants, gardens, weeding, planting, cleaning and watering.
|
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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New Jersey Community Water Watch, Newark |
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| Phone No: (732) 247-4606
| |
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| Teach children about water quality. Assist with mapping out streams and rivers, detecting pollution sites and cleaning areas near bodies of water. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Armenian Home and Rehabilitation Center, Emerson |
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| Phone No: (201) 261-6662
| www.armenianhome.com |
|
| Visit with residents one-on-one in their rooms - volunteers that play guitar or piano would be great! |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-1804
| www.cfanj.org |
|
| Assist with a variety of special events. |
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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Rockland Family Shelter, New City |
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| Phone No: (845) 634-3391
| |
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| Distribute literature about shelter to public places, churches, stores, etc. Ongoing project. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Youth Education in Arts, Bergenfield |
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| Phone No: (609) 821-0345
| www.yea.org |
|
| Join the Cadets on their summer tour. Help with equipment and uniforms or prepare meals. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Care Plus NJ, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 265-8200
| www.careplusnj.org |
|
| Assist with recreational activities, provide "hands on" care, serve snacks and socialize with senior clients. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-0050
| |
|
| Drive 1.5 hours per month, using own vehicle to pick up food from CareOne at Valley, 300 Old Hook Road, Westwood or from the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, between 10 am and 11 am and deliver to area shut-ins. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 413-1600
| www.njcdc.org |
|
| Enthusiastic tutors needed to work with youth ranging in age from 3 to 24. Tutoring takes place at various sites around Paterson. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Sunrise Assisted Living, Old Tappan |
|
| Phone No: (201) 750-1110
| |
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| Visit with residents. Socialize and play games. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, River Vale |
|
| Phone No: (201) 666-2370
| |
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| Socialize with residents. Musicians welcome. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 894-3066
| |
|
| Work directly with patients or assist with clerical duties. Volunteer positions available in 60 areas of the hospital. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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POTOMAC GROUP HOMES CO., Ramsey |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-7070
| |
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| Talk with residents, do simple activities and play games. Must be patient, warm, friendly and outgoing. Volunteer opportunities available in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Montvale, Ramsey, Park Ridge, Paramus, and Mahwah. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Hackensack University Medical Center - Auxiliary, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 996-3720
| |
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| Help with sales, stocking, merchandise pricing at the Thrift Shop. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Hackensack University Medical Center - Auxiliary, Hackensack |
|
| Phone No: (201) 996-3720
| |
|
| Help with sales, stocking merchandise, pricing and taking the mobile sales cart through the facility to patient rooms. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Teaneck Cultural Arts Coalition, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 692-8169
| |
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| Prepare event rooms for performances, sell tee-shirts, collect lost and found items, crowd management, serve as festival resource person, etc. Dec. 31- Jan 1; minimum 2 hour commitment.
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|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 996-2081
| www.humed.com |
|
| Take gift cart around to patients. Must be good with money and have friendly personality. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Art School at Old Church, Demarest |
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| Phone No: (201) 767-7160
| www.tascoc.org |
|
| Landscapers or gardeners who are willing to design and implement landscaping for the grounds surrounding the historic church building in which our art school is located. Person(s) will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Art School at Old Church, Demarest |
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| Phone No: (201) 767-7160
| www.tascoc.org |
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| Assist art teacher in young people's art and craft classes. No art experience necessary but experience with children helpful.
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|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Art School at Old Church, Demarest |
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| Phone No: (201) 767-7160
| www.tascoc.org |
|
| Working with the Communications Director, the volunteer(s) will distribute information packets and display posters about the Art School to area businesses. This would need to be done several times throughout the year. A car is necessary for this position. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of BC, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 488-0041
| www.VHSBC.com |
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| Help with mailings, computer scanning, general clerical assistance. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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55 Kip Center, Rutherford |
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| Phone No: (201) 460-1600
| www.55Kipcenter.org |
|
| Assist instructor with low-impact and chair aerobics and the Walking Club. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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B.C. Dept. of Human Services Regional School, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 261-6231
| |
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| Support teachers and interact with students, ages 5-21, who are severely disabled. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
|
| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
|
| Bring gentle, people-friendly dogs to visit with residents.
|
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Superior Court of New Jersey, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 646-3721
| |
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| Provide a safe and caring environment that shields children from the adult court proceedings. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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American Diabetes Association, Somerset |
|
| Phone No: (732) 469-7979
| www.diabetes.org |
|
| Assist in planning one of NJ's largest fundraising walks held each fall in Bergen County.
|
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson |
|
| Phone No: (973) 413-1600
| www.njcdc.org |
|
| Beautify park locations in Paterson through clean-up, restoration, and gardening. |
|
| Minimum age:
10 |
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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly |
|
| Phone No: (201) 569-7900
| |
|
| Post flyers in local towns for upcoming events. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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New Jersey Peace Action, Montclair |
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| Phone No: (973) 744-3262
| www.njpeaceaction.org |
|
| Activities range from general office tasks to more committed roles such as staffing tables at public events and attending congressional candidate forums. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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New Jersey Peace Action, Montclair |
|
| Phone No: (973) 744-3262
| www.njpeaceaction.org |
|
| Small groups are needed to conduct phone surveys and pass out voter guides. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-7900
| |
|
| Assist athletic instructors in leading children's classes. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly |
|
| Phone No: (201) 569-7900
| |
|
| Assist in after school program for children in grades K-5. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Fort Lee Police Department, Fort Lee |
|
| Phone No: (201) 592-3781
| |
|
| Assist with clerical work, data entry, filing, photocopying and internet research. Background check required.
|
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
|
| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
|
| Take the "Jolly Trolley" cart to patients' rooms. It is filled with fun items which are distributed free during visits with patients. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Ridgewood YMCA, Ridgewood |
|
| Phone No: (201) 444-5600
| |
|
| Assist YMCA professional staff in a variety of children's sports classes and leagues. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Ridgewood YMCA, Ridgewood |
|
| Phone No: (201) 444-5600
| |
|
| Assist YMCA professional staff in swimming, exercise and diving classes. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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| ................................................................................... |
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Ridgewood YMCA, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 444-5600
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| Assist staff with babysitting for children of parents who participate in YMCA activities. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Ridgewood YMCA, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 444-5600
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| Assist YMCA staff at program registration bi-monthly on Saturday mornings.
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Community Blood Services, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 389-0459
| www.communitybloodservices.com |
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| Call regular Blood Center donors to set up appointments. Also call new donors to thank them for donating and encourage them to come again. Good people and telephone skills required. Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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New Park 'N Play, Inc., Ramsey |
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| Phone No: (201) 760-8767
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| Provide assistance in playing with children in our indoor play center. May include: leading story/craft times or independently supervising one to two children at a time. Maintain rules and regulations to keep the center a safe place to play. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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New Jersey Veterans Home, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 634-8504
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| Help cut/carve turkey, serve meals and help feed clients at the Thanksgiving Luncheon. |
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| Minimum age:
13 |
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Jewish Family Service of Clifton-Passaic, Clifton |
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| Phone No: (973) 777-7638
| www.projectsarah.org |
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| Wrap toys for children ages 2-17. Toy donations also welcome. Please bring scissors and scotch tape. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 646-2548
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| Help serve holiday meals on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter to Bergen County seniors. Transportation available. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Regent Care Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 646-1166
| www.regentcare.com |
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| A variety of projects and activities scheduled for various holidays. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bright Side Manor, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 692-1000
| www.brightsidemanor.org |
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| Help serve holiday meals to senior citizens. 11:30 am - 2 pm. Call to inquire about opportunities on major holidays. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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The ARC of Bergen & Passaic Counties, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 343-0322
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| Help our children participate in gymnastics, swimming, art, and music at the Special Quest After School Program. Mon. and Fri., Hawthorne; Wed., Tenafly, 3 pm - 5 pm. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Jersey Cares, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 242-0033
| www.jerseycares.org |
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| Teams of volunteers or individuals are needed to sort collected coats at the Community Food Bank in Hillside from November to February. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Pathways Community Music Center, Bogota |
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| Phone No: (201) 489-1777
| www.nationalguild.org |
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| Catalogue collection of classical and opera records and CDs. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Oakland |
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| Phone No: (201) 337-5180
| www.rbari.org |
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| Handle, walk, socialize with and groom dogs as well as general cleaning. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Oakland |
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| Phone No: (201) 337-5180
| www.rbari.org |
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| Provide care for sick, injured, shy or very young animals in your home. All supplies and medical care provided. Fostering can last for a period of a few days, weeks, or months. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., Ho-Ho-Kus |
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| Phone No: (201) 445-8311
| www.thehermitage.org |
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| Docents are trained educators who help to further the public's understanding of the rich cultural and historical collections of The Hermitage. Docents give tours of The Hermitage. For further information about training and scheduling, contact staff of The Hermitage.
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., Ho-Ho-Kus |
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| Phone No: (201) 445-8311
| www.thehermitage.org |
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| Education assistants lead inquiry-based programs for school/scout groups, as well as help with hands-on activities during family days at The Hermitage. For information about training and scheduling, contact the staff of The Hermitage.
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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New Jersey Historical Society, Newark |
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| Phone No: (973) 596-8500
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| Help decorate the museum and monitor crowds for community family festivals held in June and October. Also assist in craft activities, and assist performers and staff in on-going assignments. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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HLA Registry Foundation, Inc., River Edge |
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| Phone No: (201) 487-0883
| www.hlaregistry.org |
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| General office work, data entry, assist with mailings. |
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| Minimum age:
17 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Help to create wonderful moments for the elderly residents. Volunteers needed to engage residents in a variety of activities such as singing, reading, writing, arts, or any other talent they can contribute. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Adler Aphasia Center, Maywood |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-8585
| www.adleraphasiacenter.org |
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| Help with general office work. Tasks include: greeting members, data entry, mailings, copying and phone work. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Adler Aphasia Center, Maywood |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-8585
| www.adleraphasiacenter.org |
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| An opportunity for our members to sit down with Center volunteers and practice conversation skills. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Adler Aphasia Center, Maywood |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-8585
| www.adleraphasiacenter.org |
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| Volunteers work one-on-one with a member of the Center's computer lab using specially designed software programs that help members rebuild their communication and language skills. No computer experience is necessary. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Adler Aphasia Center, Maywood |
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| Phone No: (201) 368-8585
| www.adleraphasiacenter.org |
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| General kitchen help - prepare coffee and restock condiments, take lunch orders and payments, prepare kitchen, assist with serving and clean-up. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Center for Food Action - Elmwood Park, Elmwood Park |
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| Phone No: (201) 703-9857
| www.cfanj.org |
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| Sort and pack donated groceries - times available -Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am - Noon. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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New Jersey Community Development Corporation, Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 413-1600
| www.njcdc.org |
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| Help children with reading and computer skills. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Alpine Learning Group, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 612-7800
| www.alpinelearninggroup.org |
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| Neurotypical children to work with our students with autism under direct staff supervisors. |
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| Minimum age:
15 |
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JCC Thurnauer School of Music, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-7900
| www.jcconthepalisades.org |
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| Filing of registration forms, press clippings, grant material, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Families needed to visit long term care (nursing home) residents at least one hour per month - chat, entertain, play games etc. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
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| Greet and assist patients. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8005
| www.eccretreat.org |
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| Share your musical talents with residents who have disabilities. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Passaic Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic |
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| Phone No: (973) 365-5024
| www.pbih.org |
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| Set up trays and feed patients who need assistance. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Table to Table, Englewood Cliffs |
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| Phone No: (201) 444-5500
| www.tabletotable.org |
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| Based on individual talents and interests, opportunities to help support program operations. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Cranford |
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| Phone No: (908) 956-6609
| www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/nnj |
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| Join a sub-division of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Assist in planning and running walk sites. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Cranford |
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| Phone No: (908) 956-6609
| www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/nnj |
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| Assist with fundraising events - solicit auction items and ads for journal. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County, Livingston |
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| Phone No: (973) 740-0588
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| Please call for a volunteer placement application and interview. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Wellington Hall Care Center, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 487-4900
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| Visit with residents. |
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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United Cerebral Palsy Association of New Jersey, West Paterson |
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| Phone No: (609) 392-4004
| www.UCPANJ.org |
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| Help children and adults with disabilities at recreation programs. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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United Cerebral Palsy Association of New Jersey, West Paterson |
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| Phone No: (609) 392-4004
| www.UCPANJ.org |
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| Help out at special events outings for children and adults with disabilities on Saturdays. Activities include parties, games, bowling, sports, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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YMCA of Greater Bergen County, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 487-6600
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| Assist teachers with children ages 2 -5. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Community Blood Services, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 389-0459
| www.communitybloodservices.com |
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| Assist at special events: golf outing, sports night, health fairs, street fairs, special barbeques for blood donors, donor recognition dinners. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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American Sokol Little Ferry, Inc., Little Ferry |
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| Phone No: (201) 641-4553
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| Help teach gymnastics. Must already have gymnastics abilities. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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American Sokol Little Ferry, Inc., Little Ferry |
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| Phone No: (201) 641-4553
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| Help wait tables at fundraising events. |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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Kids for Kindness, Saddle River |
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| Phone No: (201) 261-2067
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| Pianists, singers, and soloists needed to perform at local nursing homes, shelters, etc. |
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| Minimum age:
6 |
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Children's Therapy Center/Cerebral Palsy, Fair Lawn |
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| Phone No: (201) 797-7440
| www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org |
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| Help with mailings, general fundraising and special events. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Camp Sunshine & Camp Snowflake, Ridgewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 652-1755
| www.sunshine-snowflake.org |
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| Work one-on-one with campers with multiple disabilities in the areas of arts & crafts, games, swimming, etc. Summers, Monday through Friday, 9am - 3:30 pm. Training is provided. Volunteer may start anytime during the summer and may volunteer for any of the weeks or days. |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-3167
| www.pvhospital.org |
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| Share talent with hospital guests by playing piano in hospital lobby. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly |
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| Phone No: (201) 568-6093
| www.tenaflynaturecenter.org |
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| Assist Naturalist during programs by supervising students and sharing natural history information. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Center for Food Action - Englewood, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 569-1804
| www.cfanj.org |
|
| Assist with mailings, record-keeping, and filing. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8005
| www.eccretreat.org |
|
| Plan a craft or musical party for people with disabilities. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-3217
| www.holyname.org |
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| Provide assistance to patients who need help completing menu. Distribute and collect menus and deliver food trays. Assist with department clerical tasks. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-3217
| www.holyname.org |
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| Assist nursing staff with clerical duties, running errands, and transporting, visiting, discharging, and feeding patients. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-3217
| www.holyname.org |
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| Assist with sales, customers, stock, etc. in new fast growing gift shop. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-3217
| www.holyname.org |
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| Working directly or indirectly with patients; telephone duties, deliveries, and clerical positions throughout the hospital. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Center for Food Action - Northwest, Mahwah |
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| Phone No: (201) 934-5085
| www.cfanj.org |
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| Stock pantry shelves with donated food items. Pack food bags for our client families. Sort donated clothing. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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HOPE Community Development Center, Inc., Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-8588
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| One-on-one mentoring one hour per week working with a child between the ages of 8-13. Orientation provided. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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HOPE Community Development Center, Inc., Teaneck |
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| Phone No: (201) 833-8588
| |
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| Provide instruction in math, reading, sports, drama, and chess for children ages 8-13. Orientation provided. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson |
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| Phone No: (973) 754-2971
| www.sjhmc.org |
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| Volunteers needed to assist with clerical assignments, on patient units, at information desk, in the Pediatric playroom and the Same Day care center. Training provided. |
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| Minimum age:
14 |
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Humane Society of Bergen County - Lost Pet Inc., Lyndhurst |
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| Phone No: (201) 896-9300
| www.humanesociety.org |
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| General office work - including filing and mailings. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Camp Acorn, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (973) 471-2911
| www.campacorn.org |
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| Volunteer counselors are needed to work one-to-one with individuals with disabilties in activites such as art, swimming, music, computers, and sports. |
|
| Minimum age:
12 |
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Camp Acorn, Inc., Paramus |
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| Phone No: (973) 471-2911
| www.campacorn.org |
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| Volunteer counselors are needed to work one-to-one with individuals with disabilties in activites such as art, swimming, music, computers, and sports |
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| Minimum age:
12 |
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Center for Modern Dance Education, Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 342-2989
| www.cmde.org |
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| Assist individuals with disabilities in creative movement classes or with pre-schoolers. Must be willing to move! |
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| Minimum age:
16 |
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We Must Care, Ridgefield |
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| Phone No: (201) 945-0091
| www.wemustcare.org |
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| Assist with writing, proof reading, typing, computer skills, filing, researching and mailings. |
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 967-4289
| |
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| Write notes and letters of encouragement to people entering detox programs. All letters written anonymously - volunteer's name and address never revealed. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Dellridge Care Center, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 265-5600
| |
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| Provide friendly room visits to elderly residents. Also assist activity department during special events and programs. Pets welcome. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, Paramus |
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| Phone No: (201) 820-3900
| www.ujannj.org |
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| A variety of volunteer opportunities available - please call agency for more information. |
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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Lutheran Braille Workers of America, Ramsey |
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| Phone No: (201) 327-0204
| |
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| Requires 2 1/2-hour session per month to assemble books. Mornings or afternoons. |
|
| Minimum age:
13 |
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Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Alpine |
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| Phone No: (201) 768-1360
| www.njpalisades.org |
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| Help plan and facilitate special events. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Alpine |
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| Phone No: (201) 768-1360
| www.njpalisades.org |
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| Trail maintenance work, which involves physical labor in often difficult conditions. Volunteers must be physically fit and must wear long pants and sturdy shoes for each day of work. Volunteers are required to transport themselves to and from work sites. |
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| Minimum age:
17 |
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Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Alpine |
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| Phone No: (201) 768-1360
| www.njpalisades.org |
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| Scan and catalog historic photographs. Attention to detail needed. Training provided. |
|
| Minimum age:
17 |
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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 567-1265
| www.flatrockbrook.org |
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| Help camp teacher with nature walks, activities, and crafts for young children at nature day camp. For responsible high school students only. One week volunteer opportunities available late June through late August. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 567-1265
| www.flatrockbrook.org |
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| Assist park ranger in maintaining hiking trails, weeding, planting, litter control, and other outdoor work. For high school students only. |
|
| Minimum age:
15 |
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Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8005
| www.eccretreat.org |
|
| Assist the residents with recreation activities and join residents on outings. Work with the recreation department to facilitate activities. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Wyckoff |
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| Phone No: (201) 848-8005
| www.eccretreat.org |
|
| Take the residents to worship services in the community. |
|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Meadowlands Museum, Rutherford |
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| Phone No: (201) 935-1175
| www.meadowlandsmuseum.org |
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| Volunteer will scan photos into computer, adjust the photographs in "Photoshop" and then add photos to software package to assign keywords for searching. Must know Photoshop Basics.
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|
| Minimum age:
16 |
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Buddies of New Jersey, Inc. (NJ Buddies), Hackensack |
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| Phone No: (201) 489-2900
| www.njbuddies.org |
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| Gather and distribute non-perishable food items for the food bank. Ongoing need - year round project. |
|
| Minimum age:
14 |
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Lillian Booth Actors Fund Home, Englewood |
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| Phone No: (201) 871-8882
| www.actorsfund.org |
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| Work in mini shop in facility - manage cash drawer and assist residents with their purchases. |
|
| Minimum age:
12 |
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Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, Westwood |
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| Phone No: (201) 358-0050
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| Make tray favors |
