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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers Needed - NJIT
Center for Pre-College Program
Competitions		Wed, Jan 10 · 8 AM
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Wed, Mar 20 · 2 PM		NJIT's Center for Pre-College Programs are looking for volunteers for 2 upcoming competitions: New Jersey Science Olympiad and the 2024 Elementary STEM (eSTEM) Challenge. Training, tshirts and food will be
provided.		deborah sims
sims@njit.edu		NJIT Campus
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Panel Discussion: Serving as a
Puerto Rican Volunteer (in Spanish)		Thu, February 8th, 5PM - 6 PMJoin us to hear stories from a panel of returned and current
Puerto Rican Peace Corps Volunteers.

Opportunities span six different general specialties, including
education, health, community economic development (business),
environment, agriculture, and youth in development. Learn about
current opportunities at https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/
volunteer-openings/.

Connect with your local recruiter to learn more about
service and the application at https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunt
eer/connect-with-a-recruiter/.		Chanel Jimenez
Peace Corps
Recruiter		Virtual Info Session
Through Handshake
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Leaders/Organizations/Attendees
Needed! EngageNJ Student
Conference & Fair		Sat, Feb 24 · 9 AM
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3 PM 		The THRIVE Student Conference and Opportunity Fair features a wide range of opportunities for students to connect and learn from one another about their experiences with community engagement, service learning, civic leadership, volunteering and more.

30-minute presentation or panel or a 15-minute Talk or Q&A. This conference will be at Middlesex College and is free to attend. We will provide transportation, food and giveaways for attendees and student organization groups		Vivian Lanzot
Director
lanzot@njit.edu

deborah sims
Asst Director
sims@njit.edu		Middlesex College,
Edison, NJ
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NJIT Alternative Spring Break ProgramMonday, March 11 - 15, 2024Various service projects will be posted Jan 2024 in Handshake under Events: ASBContact Deb Sims: sims@njit.edu
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Volunteer Your IT/Tech Skills at NGO
Women's Global Forum at the United
Nations!		Mon, Mar 11 -Fri, Mar 22 8:30 AM - 6:30 PMLooking for volunteers who have expertise in IT and media
services for various events at the United Nations in NYC,
Volunteers will take the PATH train to the World Trade Center, then walk to the United Nations during Spring Break Week March 11-
15, 2024. Virtual Info Session will be January 31st, 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
deborah sims
sims@njit.edu

Vivian Lanzot
lanzot@njit.edu		1st Avenue, New
York City, New York
10003, United
States		https://njit.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1433675
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Elizabeth Coalition to House the
Homeless		Week days from 3/18/24 &
3/25/24		Assistance is needed with our upcoming move during the
weeks of 3/18/24 & 3/25/24. We will be remodeling our current
facility and need all males and females to lift boxes and move furniture.
Contact Rhonda Johnson for the volunteer times. 		rhonda@theelizabethcoalition.orghttps://www.theelizabethcoalition.org/staff
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 Seeking IT/Tech Skills for NGO
Global Forum, NYC

Monday, March 11th 2024
to Friday, March 22nd 2024
8:30 am - 6:30 pm		Looking for volunteers with expertise in IT, logistical, media and
general organization services for various events at the United
Nations (UN) Women's Global Forum on March 11 - March 22,
2024. Males and females welcome.

Agenda includes food, breaks and networking opportunities with
attendees from around the world in all industries. Logistical
information will be emailed the week before. NOTE: There is
compensation for travel from NGO, inquire when you arrive.
deborah.sims@njit.edu1st Avenue, New York
City, New York 10003		https://njit.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1433675
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United Way Celebrity ReadersVarious dates for Febraury 2024The Celebrity Read Program allows volunteers to share the joy of reading to students in Newark elementary schools Thank you to the United Way and to all participating NPS for continuing to bring this important program to our schools during the month of February.deborah.sims@njit.eduhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcCDNl6ERH7iBRvIGTwazjShr3PKNC2a5KDAMhy7u0SChkKg/viewform
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EYES LIKE MINE INCOn-goingEyes Like Mine aims to empower blind and visually impaired
individuals through advocacy, education, and support. Their mission
includes promoting healthy eye care, advocating for the rights of
visually impaired individuals, sponsoring scholarships for visually
impaired students, and supporting organizations focused on vision
loss awareness and restoration. Through fundraising events and
partnerships with research organizations, they strive to break down
societal barriers and provide resources for independent and
productive living. Their ultimate goal is to create equal opportunities
for visually impaired individuals to live, learn, and work.		Email: Events@eyeslikemine.org | 973-327-3035PO BOX 10125
Newark, NJ 07101		https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org910810.jsp
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Vision Screening Volunteers Wanted
- Eyes Like Mine Inc		Eyes Like Mine is organizing an Eye Screening with Ice Cream Meetup in partnership with Edison Visionary Lion’s Club.
For eye screening, 1 ice cream cone or cup will be exchanged. Assistance is needed to help provide no-cost eye screening for
students in schools, daycares, and individuals in the communities. Volunteers must be 21 and over and will conduct non-intrusive and touchless screenings.		For questions, email events@eyeslikemine.org or
mahesh.chitnis@visionarylions.org		https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOj6DdH6jiB4hsdYmK-iBk00_UF4Cw3ajrTnaIkG0Vf4Z1Uw/viewform
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Join Elm's Vision Walk Team4/13/2024
9am Registration

10am Stage Presentation

10:25am Walk Start 		The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts Vision Walks to raise
money and support for this noble cause. Use the above link to join or
donate to the ELM Team. 		http://www.eyeslikemine.org
info@eyeslikemine.org		Central Park Bandshell
72nd Street Entrances, New York, NY		https://give.fightingblindness.org/event/new-york-visionwalk-2024/e505566
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Raising Kite Flight for Sexual Assault
and Child Abuse Awareness		Saturday, April 13th 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm		The PLL Awareness Raising Kite Flight is a public safety and community bonding event to empower and educate on child sexual abused and gender based violence prevention.Email info@pllnonprofit.org for more information
on sponsorship packages, volunteer opportunities,
vendor opportunities, and digital truck ad journal
information.

Visit PreciousLittleLadies.org 		Elmwood Park, East Orange, New Jersey,
United States		Visit PreciousLittleLadies.org
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National Volunteer Week - Professional Clothing DriveApril 22 - 26, 2024CDS along with Student Life will be collecting and sorting clothes for our Professional Clothing Drive.
Drop Off locations: April 22 - 26, 8:30am - 4:30pm CDS, Fenster Hall 400 OR April 29th, in the Campus Center Lobby 10:30am - 2:00pm		deborah.sims@njit.eduCDS Fenster Hall & Campus Center Lobby
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Autism Walk or Run Fundraiser
Saturday, April 27th 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm		We are a Community-Based non-profit whose mission is to provide an open-air space for safe recreation for the City of Newark.
Our first annual Kicck-Off will bring awareness to Autism. The funds raised will help provide programs geared towards providing programs to
help families continue to be educated. With your support/help, we can make this a memorable event. but we need games, arts & crafts. music(DJ) giveaways, bounce slide, volunteers. and resources.		For More Info Contact Pamela at (862) 452-4978694-736 South Orange Avenue, Newark,
New Jersey 07106		registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kJMkI_vueE21fSUq3NDGab5Xx00nxpdvEuPHvbU29XM/viewform?edit_requested=true
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Volunteer with MentorForLife!!Thursday, May 9, 2024
4:30 pm - 10:30 pm		Volunteers needed for various times: 1. Pre-Event Set up: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Help set up venue with tables, chairs, check-in and raffle station, signage throughout the campus and venue, and decorations and appetizers throughout the venue
2. During Event Activities: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Assist with checking-in guests, providing raffle tickets, directing guest outside the venue building and by the Parking Deck on
Summit street and a volunteer stationed at the music and PA system.
3. Post Event Clean Up: 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Assist with clean up at the check-in and raffle tables, gather signs throughout venue and campus as well as decorations and food
throughout the venue.		sarah@mentforlife.com or
grace@mentforlife.com		Central King Building - Agile Strategy Labhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mentorforlife-wine-gala-tickets-847101983837
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TREE TREASURERS IN NORTH JERSEY
New Jersey Tree Foundation

Saturday, May 11 & May 18th, 2024 From 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to plant trees, mulch, weed, and clean up. At this event, up to 40 trees will be planted.Click here to email Prince FlomoNewark, NJ 07106 & 07102, Direct address will be sent after sign up, sign up herehttps://njtrees.org/
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PEACOCKS, 'PACAS, PIGS IN SUSSEX COUNTY
Patchwork Pastures 		Saturday, April 27, May 4, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 22, & June 29, 2024 From 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMJoin us on our journey as we work diligently to build a forever home for unwanted or abused farm animals who will be loved and cared for by individuals in substance abuse recovery- an amazing two-fold recovery program! Opportunities exist in the following fields: construction, animal care, horticulture, arboriculture, landscape and design, and more.Contact Jersey Cares Click here to email this contactWantage, NJ 07461, Direct address will be sent after sign up, sign up herehttp://www.patchworkpastures.org
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EARTH KEEPERS IN LONG BRANCH
Friends of Jackson Woods 		April 30, May 3, May 7, May 10, May 14, May 17, May 21, May 24, May 28, May 31, June 4, June 7, June 11, June 14, June 18, June 21, June 25, June 28, 2024 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Our ongoing park restoration work involves outdoor gardening and landscaping tasks, including clearing, cutting back, and removing invasive vines and shrubs; weeding; spreading wood chips; planting native plants, flowers, and tree seedlings; and building tree cages. We work on one section of the park at a time, taking before and after photos to chronicle our progress! In case of inclement weather, work days are canceled. After a workday of fresh air and exercise, you can relax and enjoy the nearby ocean. We are down the street from Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, including an ocean beach and skatepark.Contact Jersey Cares Click here to email this contact
Long Branch, NJ 07740, Direct address will be sent after sign up, sign up herehttps://www.friendsofjacksonwoods.org/
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Volunteer Opportunity - Clean Up Newark City Parks
Friday, May 3rd 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm ongoing		We encourage you to get involved in your Lincoln Park community, take
ownership and pride in where we live, work and play and help beautify
the neighborhood – with perks like Free Food & Refreshments For Volunteers!		volunteers@newarkcityparks.orgLincoln Park, Broad St. & Lincoln Parkhttps://newarkcityparks.org/volunteer/
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University Hospital Volunteering Could assist as: baby cuddlers, administrative support, spiritual care, pet therapy, community/outreach, patient/family support, shadowing & educational opportunities, & more973 - 972 - 4063
volunteerservices@uhnj.org		150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103uhnj.org/for-community/volunteer/
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SOCIALIZING WITH ANIMALS IN
EAST HANOVER		May 15-June 26
register here: https://njshelter.org/course/volunteeropportunities/

Volunteer Positions Ages 14+
Cat Companion, Shelter Helper, Public Relations Helper


Outreach Assistant (Ages 16+)


Volunteer Positions Ages 18+

Dog Walker, and Kennel Attendant
Phone: 973-386-0590
info@njshelter.org
https://njshelter.org/		194 Route 10 West
East Hanover, New Jersey 07936


Socializing with Animals: https://www.jerseycares.org/opportunity/a0CUj00000nhUSlMAM/socializing-with-animals-in-east-hanover
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Open Volunteer Day 5/11/2024 Saturday, May 11, 2024
9:00 AM 12:00 PM		BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE! Join RVC stewards to help care for the forests and trails that RVC protects. This month, we’ll be at Blair Creek Preserve removing invasive species.

Conditions may be muddy! Please bring a shovel...and we always recommend you bring water and wear gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, a head covering, and tick/bug repellant.
register for open volunteer day here: https://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/events/2024/5/11/open-volunteer-day		(908) 362 7989INFO@RIDGEANDVALLEYCONSERVANCY.ORG
Ridge and Valley Conservancy
Fairview Lake LaneNewton, NJ, 07860United States 		Earth Keepers: https://www.jerseycares.org/opportunity/a0CUj00000ryEkvMAE/earth-keepers-in-warren-county
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Pet Therapy:
https://www.jerseycares.
org/opportunity/a0CUj00
0015wU7bMAE/pet-the
rapy-in-hanover-care-one=
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 Branch Brooke Park: https://www.jerseycares.org/opportunity/a0CUj00000nfgOIMAY/care-of-the-park-in-%F0%9F%8C%B3-branch-brook-park
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Beautify Newark Block: https://www.jerseycares.org/opportunity/a0CUj00000dz4BJMAY/beautify-the-block-in-
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newark Thrift Store: https://www.jerseycares.org/opportunity/a0CUj00001OuyWyMAJ/rise-thrift-store-in-hightstown
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