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2025-26 TCYA New Jersey Volunteer + Learning Program Calendar
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FALLFallFri10am - 2pmTzu Chi Weekly Food PantryN/A5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to volunteerFirst time volunteers require parent registration
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FallSun9am - 1pmTeacher Assistant 愛心哥哥/姐姐 (prequalified only)Sophia XJ3-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyAssist with AcademyVolunteers needed to assist academy teachers with instructional support at the Northern Academy
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9/13/25Sat7pm - 9pmTzu Shao Officer Election (uniformed only)Timmy0-3OnlineN/AZoom link will be sent out to Instagram or Discord group chats before the election
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9/20/25Sat7:00pm - 8:00pmGreat Love Teahouse w/ Austin TCYATimmy1OnlineN/AZoom link will be sent out to Instagram or Discord group chats before the start of the program
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9/21/25Sun10am-11amHealth Workshop: Children Vision AwarenessN/A0Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyProgram originally for parentsThis program is managed by Tzu Chi Mid-Atlantic and has no association with the official Tzu Shao calendar
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10/4/25Sat2:30pm - 5:00pmNew Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyThe parent program existsIn person general meeting at the office + Tzu Chi interest meeting
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10/11/25SatMultiple TimesTzu Chi Typhoon Ragasa Fundraiser
Multiple Reminders
2+Multiple LocationsParents are welcomed to joinRaising money for Tzu Chi's disaster relief work after Typhoon Ragasa
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10/18/25Sat8:30am-10:00amStreet Cleaning in Morris CountyWen Wen SG1~1.570 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Brook, NJ 07058Parents are wlecomed to joinWant to help clean up the community? Join us for our monthly environmental protection event!
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10/18/25Sat8:00pm - 9:00pmWhat is Tzu Chi?Timmy0-1OnlineParents are welcomedInformational about Tzu Chi + Interpersonal social interaction
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10/26/25Sun9am - 12pmTeacher Assistant for Halloween Event (prequalified only)Sophia XJ3-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyAssist with AcademyAcademy Halloween Event; may need more volunteers
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10/30/25Thurs8:00pm - 9:00pmEnglish Teacher for Tzu Chi Elementary [Halloween Special]Diana XJ1-1.5OnlineN/ATeach kids in Taiwan at Tzu Chi Elementary School words in English relating to Halloween
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11/2/25Sun12:10pm - 12:55pmCPR Workshop conducted in Mandarian ChineseN/AN/ATzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyProgram originally for parentsThis program is managed by Tzu Chi Mid-Atlantic and has no association with the official Tzu Shao calendar
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11/7/25Fri10:00am - 2:00pmNJEA Convention Food PantryTimmy5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinFood Pantry at Tzu Chi New Jersey Regional Office
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11/8/25Sat2:30pm - 5:00pmNew Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyThe parent program existsIn person general meeting at the office
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11/9/25Sun9:30am-11:00amLake Papaianni Clean-UpAlva1.5-2Lake Papaianni, Edison, NJ 08817Parents are welcomed to joinEvery small action adds up! Join us for our monthly environmental protection event!
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11/25/25Tue6:30pm - 8:00pmInterfaith Sign Language PerformanceTimmyTimmyTzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to watchAnnual gathering of many religious groups across Cedar Grove; Tzu Shaos are performing One More Candle to Light with Rutgers TCCA
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11/27/25Thurs7:00pm - 8:00pmEnglish Teacher for Tzu Chi Elementary [Thanksgiving Special]Diana XJ1-1.5OnlineN/ATeach kids in Taiwan at Tzu Chi Elementary School words in English relating to Thanksgiving
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12/2/25TueAll DayGiving Tuesday 2025Angelica1-2OnlineParents are welcomed to donateA beneficial donor has agreed to match all Tzu Chi donations on this day. Please consider making a donation to Tzu Chi
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12/6/25Sat2:30pm - 5:00pmNew Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyThe parent program existsIn person general meeting at the office
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12/7/25Sun10am - 12pmWinter Coat Drive SortingN/A3Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ACollection dates are 11/23 & 11/26 for jackets, coats, sweaters, and other winter accessories. Join us to help sort these items.
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12/17/25Wed7:00pm - 8:00pmEnglish Teacher for Tzu Chi Elementary [Christmas Special]Diana XJ1-1.5OnlineN/ATeach kids in Taiwan at Tzu Chi Elementary School words in English relating to Christmas
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SPRINGSpringFri10am - 2pmTzu Chi Weekly Food PantryN/A5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to volunteerFirst time volunteers require parent registration
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SpringSun9am - 1pmTeacher Assistant 愛心哥哥/姐姐 (prequalified only)Sophia XJ3-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyAssist with AcademyVolunteers needed to assist academy teachers with instructional support at the Northern Academy
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1/2/26Fri10am - 2pmNew Years Food PantryTimmy5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinFood Pantry at Tzu Chi New Jersey Regional Office; Members from Rutgers TCCA may participate
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1/3/26Sat7:00pm - 8:30pm Tzu Shao Diligence DayTimmy2.5OnlineN/ATzu Shao diligence meeting to discuss managment and plans for the rest of this year (all are welcomed)
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1/10/26Sat7:30pm - 9:00pm New Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5OnlineN/AIn person general meeting held on Zoom
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1/11/26Sun9am - 12pmTzu Chi Ethical Eating DayAnita XJ3+Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ATeach children from the academy about ethical eating and help provide sustainable alternatives to their lifestyle
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1/31/26Sat11:30am - 3pmHotpot + Service Event SocialTimmy4-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinEnjoy hotpot and help out with a service event!
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2/7/26Sat7:30pm - 9:00pm New Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5OnlineN/AIn person general meeting held on Zoom
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2/14/26Sat2pm - 4pmYear-End CelebrationTimmy2Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinWe welcome you and your family to join us for our annual Lunar New Year Ceremony.
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3/1/26Sun9am - 1pmLunar New Year Celebration [Academy]Stacy XJ1Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ATzu Chi Northern Academy requires support for its lunar new year celebration.
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3/7/26Sat8:30am - 3:30pmNew Jersey Tzu Shao Annual RetreatDiana XJ7.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ATzu Shao training + Uniform ceremony; Must have 20 hours of Tzu Chi volunteering hours to receive uniform
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3/14/26Sat1:00pm - 5:30pmTzu Chi Center VisitAudrey1.5-5.5Tzu Chi Center for Compassionate ReliefParents are welcomed to joinCome learn about our work on the global stage and in partnership with the United Nations
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4/3/26Fri10:00am - 2:00pmSpring Break Food Pantry #1Timmy5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinFood Pantry at Tzu Chi New Jersey Regional Office; Members from Rutgers TCCA will be there
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4/4/26Sat2:30pm - 5:00pmNew Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/AIn person general meeting at the office
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4/10/26Fri10:00am - 2:00pmSpring Break Food Pantry #2Timmy5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinFood Pantry at Tzu Chi New Jersey Regional Office; Members from Rutgers TCCA will be there
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4/25/26Sat8:30am - 9:30amStreet Cleaning in MorrisDiana XJ170 Bloomfield Avenue, Pine BrookParents are welcomed to joinStreet cleaning in Morris County. All Tzu Shaos are welcome to join.
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4/25/26Sat1:30pm - 4:00pmTzu Chi DaAi FarmClaire2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinCultivating crops for our DaAi Farm
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4/26/26Sun9am - 1pmTzu Chi Northern Academy Open HouseTimmy4-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ATzu Shao tabling at the Northern Academy
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5/10/26Sun9am - 1pmTzu Chi Cultural Day CelebrationTimmy4-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyJoin us for a day for compassion3 in 1 Tzu Chi celebration of Taiwanese, Tzu Chi, and international culture
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6/6/26Sat2:30pm - 5:00pmNew Jersey General MeetingDiana XJ2.5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/AIn person general meeting at the office and year-end graduation ceremony
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6/7/26Sun9:30am - 12pmVolunteer Appreciation + TCNJNA Closing CeremonyTimmy0-5Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/AVolunteer awards + Closing ceremony for TCNJNA
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6/19/26Fri10am - 2pmTzu Chi Weekly Food PantryTimmy5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/ALast official service event of the year; Uniforms not required :)
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SUMMERSummerFri10am - 2pmTzu Chi Weekly Food PantryN/A5-6Tzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to volunteerFirst time volunteers require parent registration
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6/19-6/213 daysOvernight2026 New Jersey Tzu Shao Camping TripDiana XJN/APrinceton Blairstown CenterParents are welcomed to joinThis camp is a great opportunity to unplug, connect with fellow volunteers.
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6/29-7/10
12 daysOvernight2026 TCYA Taiwan Service Learning TripTCYA CoreN/AMultiple LocationsN/AExplore Tzu Chi’s mission through hands-on service, site visits, cultural activities, and meaningful exchanges with peers in Taiwan.
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8/6-8/94 daysOvernight2026 National Tzu Ching Leadership ConferenceTCYL CoreN/ATzu Chi, Northwest Region (San Jose)N/AThis conference will serve to connect young leaders with the vision and mission of Tzu Chi.
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9/4-9/74 daysOvernight2026 National Tzu Shao ConferenceTCYA CoreN/ATzu Chi, National Headquarters (San Dimas)N/AThis conference will serve to connect young leaders with the vision and mission of Tzu Chi.
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Confirmed To Be Scheduled Events
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MayTBDTBDTzu Chi Office CleaningTimmyTBDTzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyParents are welcomed to joinRelax + Help clean the Tzu Chi Officer for Tzu Chi Cultural Day
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MayTBDTBDNursing or Nursing Home VisitAudreyTBDTBDParents are welcomed to joinTBD
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JunTBDTBDTzu Chi Mid-Atlantic Region Scholarship CeremonyDiana XJTBDTzu Chi Academy Northern New JerseyN/AAssist with event based on needs by senior administration
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Tzu Chi Academy Northern New Jersey, 150 Commerce Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009@aut.fe on Instagram
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