Announcements:
Check out our NEW Service Directory, which has a comprehensive list of cooperating organizations we partner with to offer service opportunities to our students. Click HERE
NEW VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES!!!
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/16RUKYpHyUkuOlRn-Pdc-1eSuaRUVT_rmb7K0qH-bFYQ/mobilebasic
BRIDGES OUTREACH
Bridges Center, in Summit, is currently collecting toiletries and canned food donations to help assist those in need during this pandemic. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit the Bridges website at https://www.bridgesoutreach.org/
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, NJ Metro, is hosting a few events in our area during the spring and are looking for volunteers. Some of the volunteer tasks include setting-up and/or breaking-down the site, as well as cheering on the participants along the route. For more detailed information or to sign up, please see the links below:
Walk MS: Bridgewater (Saturday, April 25): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/walkmsbridgewater2020
Walk MS: Clark ((Saturday, April 25): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/walkmsclark2020
Walk MS: Roxbury (Sunday, April 26): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/walkmsroxbury2020
Walk MS: West Orange (Sunday, April 26): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/walkmswestorange2020
Bridges Outreach, Summit
Bridges provides food, clothing and other necessities to the homeless in Newark, Irvington, and Summit. High School students can join The Bridges Teens Tackle Homelessness Committee.
W: http://www.bridgesoutreach.org/ E: volunteerbridges@gmail.com P: 908-273-0176
Color A Smile, Morristown
“Color cheerful drawings for senior citizens, troops overseas, & anyone else in need of a smile.”
W: http://colorasmile.org/ E: info@colorasmile.org
P: 973-540-9222
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
Ground Force volunteering for students 14 and up who love being outdoors. Volunteers ages 12-13 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
W: https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/get-involved/volunteer/ E: l.martin@reeves-reedarboretum.org P: 908-273-8787 ext. 1313
Morris Habitat for Humanity, Randolph
Students ages 12-18 can join Youth United for fundraising and leadership opportunities.
W: http://www.morrishabitat.org/volunteer/youth-and-young-adults P: 973-891-1934
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, E. Hanover The perfect volunteer opportunity for animal lovers! The Volunteer Program consists of Junior Volunteers (ages 10-15) and volunteer options for ages 16 and up.
W: http://njshelter.org/volunteer/
E: info@njshelter.org P: (973) 386-059
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is a non-profit (501(c)3), non-sectarian social service agency that has served the tri-county area since 1980. The mission of JFS is “to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual, family and community life based on Jewish values.” Clients of JFS are from all religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
For the past several years, we have been expanding our use of volunteers to improve the lives of older adults and others in the community and have developed several volunteer opportunities we thought ideal for students seeking meaningful community service hours.
Click here for the full flyer of information.
OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY FAIR
Sunday, October 13, 2019
2121 Larger Cross Road, Gladstone NJ
Family friendly event celebrating Autumn in the country with Clydesdale's, goats, games, pumpkin painting, fly fishing demos, music, food, nature education demos, community art project and more. It takes many volunteers and all of our staff to make this event run smoothly. We’d love to have your help!
There are 4 hour shifts throughout the day starting at 8:30am and ending at 6:00pm
Help for a few hours or all day.
Please be certain of your availability before signing up!
We need help directing cars into the lot, painting pumpkins with little ones, face painting, helping with games and building scarecrows. We also need help setting up, decorating and with take down.
Event volunteers will be given a t-shirt to wear and keep.
Please bring a refillable water bottle.
Snacks provided all day long.
To get the full list of volunteer positions and shift times, https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/486511
or email Trish at tmcguire@raritanheadwaters.org
LIBRARY FOUNDATION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS- SEPTEMBER 27th
The Bernardsville Library Foundation is hosting a Wine & Beer Tasting at the United States Equestrian Academy (1040 Pottersville Rd, Gladstone, NJ 07934) to support our library. If interested in volunteering at the event, please e-mail your interest to: Patpme@yahoo.com
PLUCKEMIN CHRUCH NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! OCT. 12
On Saturday, 10/12, the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church is looking for volunteers to unload their pumpkins for their pumpkin patch from 4- 6 p.m. All interested students can see Ms. Sosely for details and/or contact information.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
Consider volunteering through the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County, as they are currently in need of students to volunteer their time to support the homeless families in our neighborhoods. While there are a range of ways in which you can assist, please do not hesitate to call them directly for more information: 908-704-1920.
CONSIDER JOINING THE PG FIRE DEPT!
Looking to get involved? Interested in serving your community and helping to save lives? If so, consider volunteering for the Peapack-Gladstone Fire Department. There are many ways in which to volunteer. If interested, please do not hesitate to see Ms. Sosely for contact information.
23rd ANNUAL Hunger Walk 2019
October 20th @ 1 p.m.
Walk starts at the
Community Soup Kitchen
Morristown
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