Opportunities From: United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Senior Comfort Bags for our isolated seniors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Put together at least 8 newly purchased items from one of the lists below to make a huge difference in the lives of our seniors that are shut-in and isolated in our neighborhoods. Once you gather your selected items and have written your note of encouragement, please place them in a new reusable tote and mark off which Senior Comfort Bag you have chosen to make (ex. Personal care or Household).  Feel free to add something that you think a senior might enjoy but is not on the list.  On occasion we may have Girl Scout Cookies to add as well. 

Note: There are two types of Senior Comfort Bags a volunteer can make. If you decide to make personal care bag, then the items in that bag should be from the personal care list.  The same concept applies for the household bag.

Personal Care:

Household:

Senior Comfort Bag donations can be dropped of to our office at 6 Industrial Way West, Suite A-1, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Tuesday through Thursday.  Please connect with Quinnetta Anderson via email below confirm availability before dropping off donations. For more information contact Quinnetta Anderson at qanderson@uwmoc.org.

No student should have to miss school, no adult should have to miss work, and no person should have to miss out on daily life because they are unable to afford the basic necessities they require. However, one-third of low-income women report missing school, work, or similar commitments due to a lack of access to period supplies.

For the month of March, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be collecting women’s personal hygiene products addressing Period Poverty. Here’s how can you help.

If you have any questions, please contact Quinnetta Anderson, Director of Engagement at qanderson@uwmoc.org Donations can be delivered to our office located at 6 Industrial Way West, Suite A-1, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Tuesday - Thursday. Please email to make arrangements.

Every child deserves a birthday full of joy, no matter their circumstances, even when times are tough. Help kids in our community celebrate their special day. Let’s spread some love—one box at a time!

Whether you create a box yourself, with your family & friends, co-workers (this is a great team building project), or community, please know you will bring joy to a child or children's face.

If you have any questions, please contact Quinnetta Anderson at qanderson@uwmoc.org.

Donate a Birthday in a Box” kit today!

Supplies needed:

Cups, plates, napkins, forks, cake decorations, balloons, bag of assorted candy, candles, cake mix & frosting, party hats, birthday banner, stickers, and a card to the Birthday Boy or Girl!

Suggested links for bulk purchases:

Amazon.com: Assorted Party Favors

Amazon.com: Assorted Starburst, Laffy Taffy, Sour Patch, Dots, Tootsie Rolls Bulk Candy Variety Pack - 2 Pounds

Amazon.com: 120Pcs Balloons Assorted Colors,12 Inch Latex Party Balloon for Birthday Party

Amazon.com: Rainbow Party Supplies,166pcs Rainbow Party Decorations & Tableware Set - Rainbow Party Plates Napkins Cups & Rainbow Birthday Decorations Balloons Banner etc Rainbow Themed Birthday Party Supplies : Toys & Games

Amazon.com : Betty Crocker Favorites Super Moist Vanilla Flavored Cake Mix, 13.25 oz (Pack of 12)

Amazon.com: Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Gluten Free Creamy White Frosting, 16 oz. (Pack of 8)

Amazon.com : Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting, Gluten Free Frosting, 16 oz (Pack of 8) : Dessert Icings

Amazon.com: Birthday Candles, Polka Dot Stars, Set of 6 Packs

Amazon.com: Rainbow Sprinkles in Individual Portion Packets - Ready-to-Use Colorful Sprinkles for Cake Decorating (20 - count)

Amazon.com: 122 PCS Metallic Cone Birthday Party Hats Bulk Set with Party Blowers Noise Makers, Colorful Celebration Headwear for Kids

Amazon.com: 20pack-8 x 8 Square Baking Cake Pans with Plastic Dome Lids Disposable Aluminum Foil Tins-Heavy Duty cake Pans

Amazon.com: 10 Pack Cake Boxes, 10x10x8 Inches Cake box with Window Lids for Birthday's

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is collecting children’s winter coats for our
2025 Warmest Wishes Coat Drive
to distribute to local pre-school, elementary and middle school-aged students in need.

As more families are experiencing financial difficulty,
the need for basic essentials such as coats is greater than ever.

Please donate coats that are
NEW WITH TAGS
for boys and girls in the following sizes:

Coats in children’s sizes Extra Small – Extra Large

    Shop at your favorite store and arrange a drop-off with UWMOC staff at our office  

    Make a donation for UWMOC staff to purchase items by clicking on the DONATE button below.

Every $30 donation = 1 new winter coat

Office Address:
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
6 Industrial Way West, Suite A-1
Eatontown, NJ 07724

Donations will be accepted through November 7, 2025

For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive,
please contact Quinnetta Anderson at 848-206-2037 or qanderson@uwmoc.org

Access to diapers is an essential need for a child’s well-being, similar to food, shelter, medicine, and devoted care. Unlike other basic needs, such as food and heat, federal and state assistance programs do not provide provisions to help families obtain diapers.

Infants typically use up to 12 diapers per day, while a toddler uses up to 8 diapers a day.

Diapers cost approximately $70–$80 per month for one child, and low-income families often pay more for each diaper purchased. Suppose families do not have the number of diapers required by the childcare care program. In that case, parents may have to miss work or school to stay home with the child, further limiting income and opportunities. If the parent cannot utilize childcare to comply with requirements of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), they may lose their childcare and other benefits. Primarily, without childcare, children miss the opportunities for quality early childhood education and thus the achievement gap widens.

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties seeks your help in addressing this need. Please help by donating a pack or box of diapers to help a family in need.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PY7PG684WZHI?ref_=wl_share

Crisis intervention & suicide prevention hotline. By learning ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS, you will be able to answer the needs of those who are in great distress covering topics such as loneliness, grief, depression, suicide, rape, marriage/family, substance abuse and domestic violence.

The next IN PERSON Training will begin on TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 16, 2025.  The training will be TWICE a week for 6 weeks.  2 NIGHTS A WEEK, EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY,  from 6:30-9:30pm, followed by an on-site phone room apprenticeship.  Do you have computer skills; if not, are you willing to learn?

THIS TRAINING SESSION WILL BE IN PERSON!

TRAINING LOCATION:  Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2pm and deliver them to a soup kitchen in Asbury Park (~15 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: food pickup and delivery requires heavy lifting.

Volunteer Requirements:

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up prepared and pre-packaged meal donations from Burlington on Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to a senior living community in Bordentown (~15 minute drive). Volunteers will also ensure food is set up and ready for residents to pick up.

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Want to see what our volunteers write? Here are a few examples:

We always need groups to organize dish soap drives.  Collect dish soap and we'll pick it up and add the cotton dishcloths and donate the packages to local food pantries.

Labels are attached to the bottles that credit your organization with the donations.

We attach your hand made dishcloths to bottles of liquid dish soap and donate them to local food pantries.  We donate approximately 250 a month and always welcome your knit or crochet dishcloths.  They should be approximately 8 inches square or round.  Any pattern that you choose.  They must be made with  a cotton or a cotton blend yarn

We meet monthly to assemble the dish soap with the handmade cotton dishcloths and the labels.  They are then delivered to local food pantries.  Locations are local to Toms River area.

We package about 250 bottles a month and your help is always needed

Our group of singles has assisted over 35 non-profit organizations in a variety of ways since 1988.  Our group meets to decide which activities will best suit our talents.  We have volunteers to assist with fund raising events, walkathons & Food and Wine events.  We hold a holiday event for a local health and rehabilitation center and a spring party for adults with developmental disabilities.  We participate in approximately 100 events over the course of the year. 
What are your hidden talents?  Help us help others by joining our group.  We look forward to meeting you. 

THIS COMING WEDNESDAY (January 17) - Synergy General Meeting, at the Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm.  If there's enough interest, we'll do dinner (or, in my case, breakfast at night) at the diner afterwards! 

February 9 (Friday) - Saturday Soup Benefit Play!!!  As always, this event will be at the Spring Lake Community House Theater, starting at 6:30 pm with the Coffee Desert Reception (with its traditional really yummy treats!), followed by a production of "You Can't Take It With You" (curtain time 7:30 pm), with a raffle of gift certificates from local food establishments and a 50/50 drawing during Intermission!  The Theater donates all their seats for this performance to Food Justice at Trinity (Episcopal Church in Asbury Park), which currently serves 40,000 meals a year, provides case workers to work with the community and does community organizing for justice in Asbury Park.  Tickets are a minimum donation of $30.00 (but people are welcome to donate more per ticket), and checks need to be made out to Food Justice at Trinity.  A block of nine tickets (all together!) has been reserved for Synergy - feel free to invite friends to join you!  If you would like to attend this performance, please let me know right away (e-mail me back or call/text me at 732-857-4156)!!!  The Synergy tickets can only be held until Thursday, January 25, so I would need to receive reservations by then - we can take care of the money at the January 17 General Meeting, or we can make alternate arrangements to take care of this!

February 21 (Wednesday) - Synergy General Meeting, at the Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm.  If there's enough interest, we'll do dinner (or, in my case, breakfast at night) at the diner afterwards! 

March 8, 9, 10, 11, 22 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey "Bowl for Kids' Sake" events - we now have dates/locations!!!  Help will be needed with the Prize Patrol (giving candy to bowlers that get strikes) and possibly with other activities related to these events!  Dates/locations/times for these events are as follows: Friday, March 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Shore Lanes in Neptune, Saturday, March 9 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Bowlero in Hazlet, Sunday, March 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River, Monday, March 11 (this is the really big one where for many years the people from Hackensack Meridian Health have taken  up the entire bowling alley!) from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Shore Lanes in Neptune and Friday, March 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bowlero in Hazlet.  Volunteers will need to arrive 30-45 minutes ahead of start time.  Once again, I have been asked to help coordinate the day of event volunteers, so I could use as much help as I can get from you all, especially with the Monday, March 11 event!!!  If you would like to help with one or two (if volunteer spots are still available March 1, you can help with as many additional events as you would like!), please let me know (e-mail me back or call/text me at 732-857-4156).

March 20 (Wednesday) - Synergy General Meeting, at the Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm.  If there's enough interest, we'll do dinner (or, in my case, breakfast at night) at the diner afterwards! 

March 23 (Saturday) - LADACIN Network "Rosebud Gala", at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, event runs from 6:30 - 11:30 pm.  More details to follow, but in the meantime if you're interested in helping at this event, please let me know!

EHAP is in search of a treasurer for our Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate for this volunteer position would be an accountant or CPA, but we would consider anyone who has held this position on another board. 

CASA of Monmouth County is currently preparing for our next Volunteer Training Class. In order for you to be considered for this training, you will need to complete and submit an application.  To find out more information and for the link to complete the application please visit our website - www.casaofmonmouth.org. In the meantime, if you are interested in marketing or joining a fundraising committee with the CASA program, please contact the CASA office. Thank you for your interest in the CASA program!

We are seeking a caring person to serve as a volunteer legal guardian for "Bonnie". Bonnie is in her early 50’s and lives in a supportive community setting in Monmouth County for individuals with behavioral health issues. She is in need a new guardian that will work with her on meeting her goals related to housing, finances, mental/physical wellbeing, and various other things, while including her in the decision-making process. She values religion, reading/learning, her boyfriend, and Marvel superheroes and she will energetically talk about things that matter to her! The ideal volunteer guardian will help to maximize her autonomy and have sufficient time and patience, especially in the beginning, to develop a positive rapport with Bonnie and learn her strengths, as well as areas where she is need of more support.

Our volunteer legal guardians have the following responsibilities: Visit at least monthly; Use substituted judgement to secure the care and provide opportunity for activities and enrichment the Incapacitated Person (IP) would have chosen, had they had the capacity to do so; Ensure the IP has a safe, suitable living arrangement in the least restrictive environment possible; Arrange for needed support services and monitor the quality of the services; Assess health needs and arrange and authorize medical treatment; Manage personal property and income and utilize funds to ensure necessary support and care.

The minimum time commitment is one year, though many volunteers form a bond with the person in their care. Our average guardianship lasts four years.

Tutors needed to work with a children ages 5-12 weekly.  Our tutoring program is not homework help but rather remediation in order to bring the child up to grade level.  User friendly curriculum.  Training provided.  Locations are as follows: Red Bank, Mondays from 6-7;30; Long Branch, Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7; and Thursdays, 6-7:30.  Must be at least 16.  Background check required for those 18 and over.

Aslan Youth Ministries is looking for volunteer van or bus drivers who can transport children in Red Bank, Long Branch and/or Asbury Park to our activities. Salary negotiable.

From September to June, drivers deliver our students to Right Choices Bible Classes on the following days in the following locations:

First Baptist Church of Red Bank
84 Maple Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Community Bible Church
424 Lakewood Road
Neptune City, NJ 07753

In July and August, we need drivers to bring children to/from churches and Monmouth County Parks on weekdays between 9am and 3pm.

Applicants must have valid driver's license (bus drivers require CDL in good standing) and will be subject to a background check.

Aslan Youth Ministries is seeking a volunteer to come into our Red Bank office (257 Harding Road) approximately 5 hours a week and help us with the following:

Aslan Youth Ministries is seeking a volunteer to assist with inputting, updating and/or retrieving data from some or all of the following software programs:

We would like the Data Entry Clerk to be available to us approximately 5 hours a week. Volunteer may work in our Red Bank office (257 Harding Road) or from home.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS VOLUNTEERS CASA makes a concerted effort to consistently increase public awareness. Community Awareness volunteers will assist CASA in various capacities to help increase recruitment efforts, knowledge of CASA and our volunteers. A. Posters Volunteers can help by hanging CASA posters at such public places such as libraries, doctor's offices and dry cleaners. B. Community Booths 

UWMOC has launching a new Basic Needs project to provide families in need with the hygiene & household essentials that are not covered by government aid such as SNAP or consistently available to them.

Purchase or run a drive for the personal care items below and donate them to our United Way. All products should be new, name brand and full size - NOT travel size.

Critical items needed at this time include:

Respond to this opportunity to let us know you will be volunteering, and when complete we will pick up or give you a spot to drop off.  

The Fix-It Program goal is to assist elderly residents of Ocean County to remain independent in their own home by performing minor home repairs which, if neglected, would adversely affect their health and/or safety. Services are provided by volunteer handy persons who perform household repairs and one time chores at no cost to the elderly resident. However, the elderly resident is expected to pay for materials, if necessary. Fix-It Program volunteers do minor plumbing, minor carpentry, minor electrical, install safety hand rails, install curtain and drapery hardware, change light bulbs, replace batteries in smoke detectors, change storm windows and doors. The volunteers do the same work they would normally do around their own homes, nothing more. We are always seeking volunteers with varying levels of skills. If you are looking for a rewarding way to give back to those most in need, we have the job for you. Contact us to chat about the opportunity. We need your help.

Our Fundraising Committee requirements are:

CASA of Ocean County is looking volunteers with administrative/office experience. We are currently in need of volunteers to assist our program with the following tasks:

Answering phones
Filing
memo writing
data entry
ordering of office supplies & inventory management
light errands

If anyone would like to volunteer a few hours of their time to assist our office with any or all of these tasks please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Programs, Kelly Servodio (732) 797-0590 or kelly@casaofoceancounty.org.

CASA of Ocean County recognizes the problem of child abuse and neglect and is committed to helping its victims; the children living in our communities. Child abuse hurts children physically, mentally, and emotionally at an immeasurable loss to society.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County recruits, trains, supports and supervises community volunteers that advocate for children who have been removed from their home due to neglect or abuse.

CASA volunteers ensure children’s best interest remain the priority while working toward establishing a safe, stable, and permanent home for each child served. Volunteers improve the quality of information presented to the Court by serving as an independent set of eyes and ears for the Judge. CASA is actively recruiting program volunteers to join our upcoming training course. If you would like more information, please call our office and speak to Kelly Servodio, Director of Programs. 

Due to these uncertain times, we have an even high need for volunteers right now. Some of our survivors are at a higher risk for contracting the virus, and those that are going through treatment now are having difficulties getting to their treatment. We need your help to make outreach to our survivors and participants from the American Cancer Society events to check in on them. You would be making calls and sending emails to team Leaders and other participants in the New Jersey area to see how they are, if they have questions and if there is anything we can do to help them.

Plus, we also share information and decisions made from the American Cancer Society to our participants; however, they need to be registered for an event in order to receive the education and updates. You will be reaching out via phone to have them register.

SCORE workshop presenters share their business acumen with their local community by leading educational workshops and seminars.

As a workshop presenter, you’ll:

We’re currently looking for volunteers to work on specific projects. These volunteers are staffed based on their unique skills and are welcome to assist with leadership and chapter support tasks-they really are the backbone of the organization.

For example, you might be able to sharpen your email marketing, networking and social media skills while helping your local business community. If you are interested in aiding a local chapter with data and analytics, pulling reports, helping with local events, or serving in other capacities that will make your local chapter more effective, let us know.

Examples of chapter support roles include Community Ambassador, Partnerships & Fundraising, Media Contact for National and Local PR, Marketing, Chapter Administrator, Webmaster, and more.

Bring your specialized, deep experience to help small business entrepreneurs achieve success. Today’s small business owners must master many functions to drive greater success and accelerate growth - from building world-class websites to leveraging the power of social media and implementing cloud computing.

As part of SCORE’s free mentoring services, you can work directly with an experienced SCORE mentor and their entrepreneur clients to support very specialized areas of small business. As a Subject Matter Expert Mentors (SME), you would be an adjunct expert called in to provide specialized support and advice to assist a SCORE mentor when their client needs a deeper dive on a specific topic.

Areas where specialized SME services are needed include (but are not limited to): finance, accounting, human resources management, website design, development, and webmaster skills; social media and digital marketing skills; taxation and specialized finance skills; IT infrastructure and cloud computing understanding and advice.

SCORE needs bi-lingual mentors who can help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners whose first language is not English by providing business expertise, support, and the necessary tools to help them reach their goals.

As a mentor you will use your industry-based knowledge and expertise to help clients solve problems, increase business efficiency, and assist with developing long-term business plans. Mentors often have significant experience within their field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to dedicate a few hours a week.

Here’s how it works:

* Volunteers will receive flyers & collection bags to help support the event.
* Next, the flyers can be stapled onto the bags. All bags are distributed by volunteers around their local communities/neighborhoods.
* On a designated day & time, neighbors are encouraged to leave out food donations on their 'front porches.’ Volunteers will walk around the participating neighborhood(s) and collect the bags filled with donations that were left out.
* All bags collected can be then transported to the previously chosen food bank. Based on your location, amount of food collected and transportation volunteers' availability, Move For Hunger can assist with transportation of all the food to the food bank.
* Move For Hunger will provide the volunteers with the Hunger Fighting Hero Award Certificate, stating the impact and the number of pounds collected, as well as meals provided.

Move For Hunger is looking for a few individuals near our home office to help us put together Welcome Kits for our growing network of apartment communities.

What’s A "Welcome Kit"?

A Welcome Kit provides apartments new to our network: a brief introduction to the program and the donation bags they will use to collect items from residents.

Once 3-5 bags are collected from the property, transport is provided to a local food bank from one of our dedicated moving company volunteers.

We are in need of 2-4 volunteers to help paint one of our large cows.  The cow will be painted white with our logo.  You will need artist skills for this event. The dates and times for this activity are flexible.

In response to how our community was suffering from the impacts of COVID-19, Fulfill started its first ever delivery program in order to bring meals and essentials to those in need. The individuals being served are a mixture of hospital employees, new/expecting mothers, and those battling serious illness and have been referred to Fulfill by social workers at Hackensack Meridian, CentraState, Community Medical, and Monmouth Medical Center.

As a driver for the program you will be picking up a cooler bag filled with meals at our Neptune facility at 3300 NJ-66. Upon signing up you will be sent the information needed for the route, including names, addresses, number of meals received, and any special instructions.

There are openings every day of the week and while there is no specific time that the meals need to be delivered by, volunteers need to be able to pick up the meals between the hours of 11am and 3:30pm.

We ask that all volunteers have a driver's license and the ability to lift about 30lbs.

Please reach out if you have any questions

In response to how our community was suffering from the impacts of COVID-19, Fulfill started its first ever delivery program in order to bring meals and essentials to those in need. The individuals being served are a mixture of hospital employees, new/expecting mothers, and those battling serious illness and have been referred to Fulfill by social workers at Hackensack Meridian, CentraState, Community Medical, and Monmouth Medical Center.

As a driver for the program you will be picking up a cooler bag filled with meals at our Neptune facility at 3300 NJ-66. Upon signing up you will be sent the information needed for the route, including names, addresses, number of meals received, and any special instructions.

There are openings every day of the week and while there is no specific time that the meals need to be delivered by, volunteers need to be able to pick up the meals between the hours of 11am and 3:30pm.

We ask that all volunteers have a driver's license and the ability to lift about 30lbs.

Please reach out if you have any questions

The heart of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s mission work is volunteerism. Share your time, talents and gifts and make a difference in your community! There are a variety of ReStore volunteer opportunities including Cashier, Art Department, Custodian, Warehouse Support, Pricing, Truck Assistance & Handyman.

We have several events throughout the year and are looking to form committees to help make each event a success. Whether you are organized, creative, frugal, task oriented or just have a desire to help, we can use your support!

10-15 hours a week, positions available with the Volunteer Manager serving as the liaison between High School Campus Chapters and the Volunteer Manager. Email for more information. 

Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/TUYAC

S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness) is a concept, a movement, where soap sacks are donated to food pantries, homeless centers and transitional housing centers. The soap sacks are made with cotton yarn, which allow them to be used as washcloths as well.  S.A.C.K. is looking for folks to join us in knitting or crocheting a sack for soap to donate to groups and facilities in need. These handy sacks for soap only take minutes to create and will help our community in need keep clean and safe. Contact Stacy for the simple pattern here.

S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness) is a concept, a movement, where soap sacks are donated to food pantries, homeless centers and transitional housing centers. The soap sacks are made with cotton yarn, which allow them to be used as washcloths as well.

S.A.C.K. is looking for folks to assist with hosting a soap drive to fill our soap sacks that are knitted or crocheted by volunteers all over the US and beyond. Contact Stacy here for details.

As the demand for food continues to rise during the Coronavirus crisis and soup kitchens and schools close we need your help.  You can host a food drive right from your home with your friends, coworkers and family. Please consider running a virtual food drive for our Monmouth and Ocean county neighbors in need. 

Click here to get started and thank you!

Healthy donors encouraged to book an appointment for the weeks ahead, Thanks to the many who gave blood and scheduled upcoming appointments over the past couple of weeks, the American Red Cross has been able to meet immediate patient needs. During this uncertain time, we encourage individuals to keep scheduled blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation appointments and to make new donation appointments for the weeks ahead to ensure a stable supply throughout this pandemic.

click here to find a blood drive near you

In response to the quickly developing nature of current events amid the spread of COVID-19, Fulfill will be packing Crisis Relief boxes in Neptune. 

Fulfill is now focusing all of our efforts on ensuring that those in need have food in the wake of school closings and home sheltering.

We are practicing social distancing (6 Feet), using gloves, sanitizing, etc. 

 Visit our Volunteer Page HERE

To register as a possible volunteer in the state of NJ for a variety of needs, please  complete the form here on HelpNJNow (HNJN).  In order to ensure the safety of the clients our nonprofits serve, their staffs, and other volunteers, a background check is required of all volunteers.  Once you have completed registration on HNJN, you will be sent information on how to complete the background check with Sterling Volunteers

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic we are looking for volunteers to call our seniors and have a friendly conversation.  Please call 609-978-6868 to help. 

The Salvation Army in Red Bank needs reliable volunteers who can help with the maintenance and operations of their year round food pantry. Specific duties and responsibilities include: help stock food pantry shelves; assist with food delivery; occasionally assist with food drives; check for expiration dates; keep food items in rotation; help stock the walk-in freezer; push a loaded shopping cart; package food items and occasionally assemble boxes.

Ideally volunteer is able to work with a diverse group of people. Volunteer must be able to read dates and product labels; (if able) to push a loaded flat-bed cart. If applicable, withstand cold temperatures within the walk-in freezer and dress accordingly. Please keep in mind. not all skills and qualifications are necessary to apply.

Volunteer hours can be flexible within the needed times. Tasks are assigned in strict adherence according to volunteer's abilities.

For those willing to be assigned to the walk-in freezer, dressing in layers for the cold is essential.

Contact with the clients is optional as there is plenty of work behind the scenes. 

Extra hours may be needed in the months of November and December.

The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps food pantry program greatly depends on the food items we receive from Fulfill, located in Neptune, NJ. Once a month, strong, able-bodied volunteers are needed to receive the food that is delivered from Fulfill's truck. Pallets of food arrive to our gym doors which then have to be transported to our food pantry and either stocked in shelves, placed in the commercial refrigerators or placed in our walk-in freezers. This role will receive on the spot instruction from the Manager-in-Charge of food pantry and will possess or be willing to learn food rotation methods. This role is instrumental in fighting hunger within the communities we serve. 

The right volunteer will:

Ideally volunteer is able to work both within a team or solo. 

Volunteer hours can be flexible within the needed times. Tasks assigned according to volunteer's abilities.

For those assigned to the walk-in freezer, dressing in layers for the cold is essential.

The Salvation Army in Red Bank is currently seeking volunteer receptionists who can work at their front desk as a greeter and answer the phone from 9 AM-12 PM and/or 1 PM -4 PM. Duties and responsibilities include: greeting people as they approach the front desk; answer the telephones and direct calls internally or take messages; refer callers to other organizations and provide their telephone numbers; provide receipts for bin donations; get contact information for food donors and record donation value; make copies or file occasionally; update the bulletin board and organize the bookshelf; accept mail and keep the lobby tables and counter neat.

Volunteer must be able to work with a diverse group of people. Volunteer should also have good manners and a friendly demeanor; speak, read and write English; be neat in appearance; be service oriented and reliable. Volunteers who are bilingual are welcome.

Volunteer hours can be flexible within the needed times.

Not all skills and qualifications are necessary.

The Salvation Army Corps seeks a volunteer with a love for cooking and fellowship for our once-a-month Family Sundays, which take place after Sunday service, usually the third Sunday of the month.

This role is ideal for anyone studying the culinary arts and hoping to practice and hone in on their skills but also to anyone who has a love for feeding others and has enough skills to feed all those hungry mouths. Your love for cooking should be savored through your dishes. The role is open to both individuals and small teams; teams that fit comfortably into our commercial kitchen, which is the heart of our Fellowship Hall. Flexibility with menu choice and precautions to be mindful of food allergies is a must. Possible outdoor grilling during the warmer months.

Keeping the work area clean is a prerequisite. Volunteer Kitchen Assistant may or may not be available. 

Internship hours are available. Just point out your need for them and the documentation you will need to record your hours.

The Salvation Army Corps seeks a volunteer with a love for cooking and reaching hearts through their tummies. We provide hot cooked meals for our participants of the after school enrichment program from Monday through Thursday. With a small staff that is stretched out with duties which include transportation, homework help and leading the children into activities, ideally we would have someone focused specifically on preparing nutritious and delicious meals for 20+ children.

This role is ideal for anyone studying the culinary arts and hoping to practice and hone in on their skills but also to anyone who has a love for feeding others and has enough skills to feed all those hungry mouths. Your love for cooking should be savored through your dishes. The role is open to both individuals and small teams; teams that fit comfortably into our commercial kitchen, which is the heart of our Fellowship Hall. Flexibility with menu choice and precautions to be mindful of food allergies is a must. Possible outdoor grilling depending on weather.

Keeping the work area clean is a prerequisite. Volunteer Kitchen Assistant may or may not be available. 

Internship hours are available. Just point out your need for them and the documentation you will need to record your hours.

The Salvation Army – Red Bank Corps

Children's After School Enrichment Program

Contact: Annabel do Santos, Ministry Assistant, (732) 747-1626 ext. 405

Responsible To:  Afterschool Director

Schedule: Academic year 2018-2019, Monday – Thursday, 2:45-7:00 PM, minimum 1 day per week.

Qualifications:  Minimum of eighteen years of age.  Some experience working with children.  Desire and ability to work with children.

General Responsibilities:  Supervise children during youth program activities and assist Afterschool Director with implementation of daily program.

Specific Responsibilities:

Volunteers needed to assist with daily operating tasks.  

Volunteers are needed to complete client intake on computer system.  Program is easy to learn and volunteers will be trained.  Ideally, volunteers would work one two hour shift per week.  Same day/time slot each week. 

Mentoring a child only takes a few hours a month, and the experience will enrich your life. There are no special skills required to be a trusted friend, just 4-6 hours a month, for a minimum of 1 year. Our experienced staff will be with you along the way and provide continual support.

Please complete the inquiry form here to get started - https://mentornj.org/be-a-big/

This opportunity is primarily preparing mailings (folding letters, stuffing envelopes, applying labels and postage, etc.) but may also include assisting in other administrative tasks - all of which will take place on-site at our office in Asbury Park, NJ on a rolling basis. Interested volunteers are emailed when opportunities arise.

Are you looking for family?  Are you looking to help people?  Do you have a need of community?  

We are looking for determined people to help support our community by becoming a volunteer firefighter.  

For more info and details about being a members, click here!

HFHMC is always in need of construction volunteers. We build Thursdays thru Saturdays from 9:00 am to approximately 3:30 pm. No experience needed. Please know that everyone must fill out our online volunteer application and accept the waiver agreement at the bottom before coming to the build site or volunteering on a committee.Here is the link: https://www.habitatmonmouth.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=27&reset=1.

Looking for a dedicated volunteer who can run the gift shop. We are open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm, and thus our hours are flexible. You can work as many hours as you'd like or as few as you'd like. If your a student, this is great to put on your resume!

Volunteers needed to collect for and create Blessing Bags for community members seeking shelter from the cold weather. 

Code Blue Alerts are issued when:

• Temperatures will reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without precipitation;
• Temperatures will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower with precipitation;
• National Weather Service wind-chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more

As our neighbors seek warmth from the frigid weather we would like to provide them with a Blessing Bag to help them through the day or night.   The following list includes a few suggested comfort items needed for an easier stay away from home or out of the cold weather:

These items can be donated separately or you can create your Blessing Bags with a group of colleagues, family members, congregation or friends. One gallon Ziploc bags are perfect for most items. 

Call Taiisa for more information at 908-272-5363 ext. 228

Volunteer lab mentors, both individual and corporate, are needed to work with students who visit our labs and in classrooms throughout the school year. Mentors coach and guide students as they work through experiments for the purpose of inspiring, motivating and educating students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. It's a great way to give back and support STEM education in New Jersey. Learn more by visiting our web site: www.students2science.org or by calling Cyndi Mayer, Director of Volunteer Recruitment & Corporate Relations, at (973) 947-4880 ext. 516. You can also email for additional questions: cyndimayer@students2science.org.

Volunteer lab mentors, both individual and corporate, are needed to work with students who visit our labs and in classrooms throughout the school year. Mentors coach and guide students as they work through experiments for the purpose of inspiring, motivating and educating students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. It's a great way to give back and support STEM education in New Jersey. Learn more by visiting our web site: www.students2science.org or by calling Cyndi Mayer, Director of Volunteer Recruitment & Corporate Relations, at (973) 947-4880 ext. 516. You can also email for additional questions: cyndimayer@students2science.org.

Become a community responder to aid in the event of a natural or other disaster or event. MRC volunteers are trained to promote disease prevention, improve health literacy, eliminate health disparities and enhance public health preparedness. Assist local hospitals and health departments with surge personnel needs; participate in exercises and community drills on vaccination and disaster response.

Work in a pleasant office environment in Hazlet's Bethany Commons, a physician office park

Flexible hours between 9am to 5 pm.

Make calls

Mail letters

Send emails

Data entry

Must have computer experience, working with excel, word. 

Casual business attire. Apply today.

You will be working along side our experienced office and medical staff. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for real life medical office experience. This opportunity is located in Red Bank. Contact: info@parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org

Do you enjoy talking to others and meeting new people? If so we have an opportunity to harness those skills for good!Support Pinwheel places work on a local level by working to raise awareness to the community of our services. Assist with organizing community events and outreach at community events and fundraising events. Explore innovative solutions to improve engagement between Pinwheel Place and the local community and potential supporters

Requirements

Able to offer at least two hours a week

Clear verbal written communications skills

A confident friendly approach and an eagerness o learn

Understanding of the issues that affect the children and our families

Must be 18 years or over

How to become a volunteer 

Is getting your hands covered in slime not really your thing but you still want to help children just not work directly with them? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity. Help us with things like writing thank-you notes to all our amazing supporters, answering and directing phone calls, maintaining contact lists, filing and helping to write emails and letters.

Requirements 

Must be 18 years or older, good communication skills, have some computer skills

How to become an  office volunteer 

Able-bodied volunteers needed to help deliver furniture to our neighbors in need throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties Saturday mornings 8am - 12pm.  Truck and driver provided.  No need to be a Teamster!  Plenty of small items to move.  Great opportunity for families looking for a project.  Let us know what Saturday(s) you are available and we will add you to our roster!  Contact us at furniture@svdptrenton.org.

Able-Bodied volunteers need for 3 hours on Wednesdays to help pick up donations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.  (Hours flexible).  We are looking to create a list of people we can contact on an as-needed basis (with several days notice).  Will provide truck and driver. Email us at Furniture@svdptrenton.org for details.

Ascend Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to join our End of Life Doula volunteer program. Our End of Life Doula program equips volunteers eager and willing to accompany the dying and their families, through an intensive, practically based model of care, preparing doulas to provide emotional and spiritual support and guidance in the final days of life. End of Life Doula Certificates are awarded once training and required service is completed.

Ascend Hospice is seeking Reiki Practitioners to volunteer their time to those in their community receiving hospice services. Reiki can assist with pain management, anxiety, emotional release and much more. It is a wonderful modality to use during end of life care.

Hospice training is provided and a commitment of 1 year is preferred.

Assist the SCAN Office Manager with light office work including typing letters, basic spreadsheets, filing and making phone calls for upcoming events.

SCAN members enjoy being greeted with a friendly smile and by a helpful person to answer their questions.  This position also helps with answering the phones, and filling out registration forms.

Our volunteers provide free transportation (in your own vehicle) to medical appointments for the elderly in Monmouth & Ocean County who do not drive. Want to make a positive impact on the lives of many, in as little as 1-2 hours a month? Volunteer training and insurance provided. Transportation is generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm and coordinated through our Monmouth and Ocean offices. 

CVCJ IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER VETERANS IN ASBURY PARK, MONMOUTH COUNTY TO JOIN OUR VETERAN TO VETERAN PROGRAM. These volunteers will assist with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, friendly visits, and friendly phone calls. For more information on how you can help a fellow veterans, please email: Monmouthinfo@caregivervolunteers.org or call (732) 876-3900.  

Bridge of Books needs volunteers to help sort and pack children's books. We receive many many donations of gently used books, that need to be checked to ensure they are in good condition, then sorted into age appropriate boxes for distribution. Books are given to social service agencies to be freely distributed to underserved children in New Jersey. Often, the books the children receive will be the onl

Corporate groups are welcome to contact us for a day of sorting.

iCan Bike Lincroft needs volunteers spotters to help a child with a disability learn to ride a conventional two wheeled bike.  Camp runs from August 12-16, 2019.   Spotters are responsible for coordinating with parents and bike camp staff, physically spotting their rider as they learn balance, steering, stopping, etc., and perhaps most important of all, providing encouragement support and enthusiasm as part of your rider's team!

Many kids with disabilities never learn to ride a bike. This program provides them the opportunity to learn a skill many of us take for granted. You will become part of a team that works with the same rider each day. Come be part of an extraordinary experience that changes the lives of the kids and their families!

 Volunteers may sign up for one or more 75 minute sessions from 8:30am-5:00pm. Volunteers are requested to choose a session time that works for your schedule and commit to come each day at that time. Contact Jane at jane.lincroftbike@gmail.com for registration form, questions or additional information!

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of The HOPE Center. Thanks to their energy, compassion, and time, we have been able to extend hope and support throughout Ocean County.  Help our cause by assisting with grant research and writing.

This is an opportunity for a group of volunteers that wants to do spruce up projects at one of NJID's adult day program locations or at an adult or teen residential home. Projects may include light landscaping, seasonal planting and decorating, interior and exterior window washing, dusting and polishing furniture and organizing cabinets or storages areas. Residential homes are located in several counties so please indicate your location when responding to the opportunity posting.

NJID's group homes provide personal assistance and medical oversight for adults requiring specialized care. We also operate three homes that provide compassionate care for teens with disabilities.

Please note: individual volunteers cannot be accommodated.

Thank you for your support.

This opportunity is for a group of volunteers to visit one of NJID's adult training center (ATC) program sites and assist with a craft or activity that has been designed by the staff. Activities are seasonal, fun and hands on. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity as our consumers look forward to meeting new people and welcoming visitors to their programs.

NJID adult day facilities provide comprehensive services for adults with disabilities including meaningful personal development services and vocational and job readiness training. Adult programs are located in Edison, Port Reading, Piscataway, Toms River and Barnegat. Please mention your location when responding to the post.

It is also possible to make this opportunity into a holiday party or seasonal event.

Please note: individual volunteers cannot be accommodated.

We look forward to meeting you!

We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist the frail, elderly with simple daily tasks, allowing them to remain in their own homes. Volunteers drive to doctor appointments, go grocery shopping, make friendly visits and more. As little as 1-2 hours per month is all that is required to brighten someone's life. Please visit our web site at www.caregivervolunteers.org to learn more about us. We truly appreciate our volunteers for their willingness to give back to their neighbors.

Whatever passion or hobby you have can be something special to share with a patient or family to brighten their day.  Music, painting, gardening, cooking or anything you love to do can be part of volunteering,

There are many ways volunteers can help with scheduling events, contacting program participants, or assisting with follow up activities.

Volunteers are important contributors behind the scenes in many ways and can assist with clerical tasks in our offices, helping out on the phones, or with mailings.

Spending time visiting with patients in their home, hospital, or care facility.  These visits can include talking, reading, or just being there for companionship, watching TV or listening to the radio.

Have your dog certified and become a pet therapist. Travel to homes, nursing facilities, hospice care and medical facilities to share your dog's love and attention with those in need of TLC.

Organize a fund-raiser through your church, school, or community organization.

We are in need of volunteers willing to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer related appointments, ie. Doctors appointments, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We have many patients that are either elderly, don't drive , have no family nearby to assist or are not feeling well enough themselves to drive.

Change a life by becoming a volunteer tutor to adults who need to improve their English Literacy or math skills to help themselves and their families!

Training #1 Mondays October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19; 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Brookdale Long Branch

Training #2 Tuesdays, October 23, 30, November 6,13,20, 27; 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Neptune Public Library

Contact the office of Literacy Volunteers by calling 732-571-0209 or emailing lvmonmouth@brookdalecc.edu

Space is limited to 10-15 participants.

Change a life by becoming a volunteer tutor to adults who need to improve their English Literacy or math skills to help themselves and their families!

Training #1 Mondays October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19; 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Brookdale Long Branch

Training #2 Tuesdays, October 23, 30, November 6,13,20, 27; 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Neptune Public Library

Contact the office of Literacy Volunteers by calling 732-571-0209 or emailing lvmonmouth@brookdalecc.edu

Space is limited to 10-15 participants.

Community Balance Foundation (CBF) is a recreational basketball and
mentorship program for underserved youth in the Long Branch area.
We offer all of our services at no charge. We are built by volunteers and
donors.

Interns must love kids and be excited to serve.
Recieve your credits from a NJ State Public Charity
Email us at: info@communitybalancefoundation.org
or
contact us through our website
http://communitybalancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone us: 732-938-6176

Community Balance Foundation (CBF) is a recreational basketball and
mentorship program for underserved youth in the Long Branch area.
We offer all of our services at no charge. We are built by volunteers and
donors.

Interns must love kids and be excited to serve.
Recieve your credits from a NJ State Public Charity
Email us at: info@communitybalancefoundation.org
or
contact us through our website
http://communitybalancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone us: 732-938-6176

Community Balance Foundation (CBF) is a recreational basketball and
mentorship program for underserved youth in the Long Branch area.
We offer all of our services at no charge. We are built by volunteers and
donors.

Interns must love kids and be excited to serve.
Recieve your credits from a NJ State Public Charity
Email us at: info@communitybalancefoundation.org
or
contact us through our website
http://communitybalancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone us: 732-938-6176

Community Balance Foundation (CBF) is a recreational basketball and
mentorship program for underserved youth in the Long Branch area.
We offer all of our services at no charge. We are built by volunteers and
donors.

Interns must love kids and be excited to serve.
Recieve your credits from a NJ State Public Charity
Email us at: info@communitybalancefoundation.org
or
contact us through our website
http://communitybalancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone us: 732-938-6176

Community Balance Foundation (CBF) is a recreational basketball and
mentorship program for underserved youth in the Long Branch area.
We offer all of our services at no charge. We are built by volunteers and
donors.

Interns must love kids and be excited to serve.
Recieve your credits from a NJ State Public Charity
Email us at: info@communitybalancefoundation.org
or
contact us through our website
http://communitybalancefoundation.org/contact/
Phone us: 732-938-6176

Community Balance Foundation is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist the fundraising team with coordinating fundraising events, getting the word out around the Long Branch community, and finding people/companies that are willing to donate time/money to the organization, sponsor an event, or become partners with CBF.

Community Balance Foundation is looking for dedicated adult mentors to be paired with children and teens who need or want a caring, responsible adult in their lives. Mentors improve the well-being of the child by being constructive role models and consistent friends that can support the child academically, socially and/or personally.

Looking for academic tutors to help kids, ages 5 to 18, in the Long Branch community. High school level math tutors especially needed.