Volunteer Opportunities
Funded by The Governor’s Office on Volunteerism, the Association of New Jersey Volunteer Centers’ web site, was established as New Jersey’s virtual volunteer center. The site offers access to information about volunteer opportunities throughout the state and provides those in need of volunteers with a place to post the information about their organization’s or community’s needs. The state’s volunteer centers (listed in the table below) have access to this site as does the general public and participating organizations.
Volunteer centers in local communities are the perfect place to start if you are interested in sharing your personal talents to help those around you. Opportunities vary from providing assistance for a short-term project that will call for a few hours of your time to an ongoing commitment that has the potential to bring you fulfillment for years to come. Regular volunteers are the first to say - you get far more from the experience than you could ever give. Contact your local volunteer center or visit the Association of New Jersey Volunteer Web site to learn how you can lend a hand to help someone in need today.
County Specific Volunteer Organizations
| County | Location | Contact |
| Atlantic |
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey |
Phone: 215-665-2501 |
| Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
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| Bergen | Volunteer Center of Bergen County 64 Passaic St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 |
Phone: 201-489-9454 E-mail: info@bergenvolunteers.org |
| Burlington | Volunteer Center of Burlington County Rowan College at Burlington County 200 Campbell Drive, Suite 210 Willingboro, NJ 08046 |
Phone: 856-222-9311 (x1492) Fax: 609-894-0587 E-mail: volcenter@hotmail.com |
| Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
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| Camden | Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
| Cape May | United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey 1800 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Phone: 215-665-2501 E-mail: volunteer@uwgpsnj.org |
| Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
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| Essex and Hudson | United Way of Hudson County 900 Bergen Avenue, Suite 201 Jersey City, NJ 07306 |
Phone: 201-434-2625 Fax: 201-434-8643 |
| United Way of Greater Newark 60 Park Place, Suite 1400 Newark, NJ 07102 |
Phone: 973-624-8300 E-mail: info@uwnewark.org |
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| Gloucester | Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
| Hunterdon | United Way of Hunterdon County Volunteer Center 4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 401 Flemington, NJ 08822 |
Phone: 908-782-3414 Fax: 908-782-6704 E-mail: volunteer@uwhunterdon.org |
| Mercer | United Way of Greater Mercer County 3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 230 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 |
Contact Denise Daniels at 609-896-1912 or denise.daniels@uwgmc.org |
| Middlesex |
United Way of Central Jersey Volunteer Center |
Phone: 732-247-3727 Fax: 732-247-9855 E-mail: crodriquez@uwcj.org |
| Monmouth | United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite #107 Wall Township, NJ 07753 |
Phone: 732-938-5988 E-mail: info@uwmoc.org |
| Morris | United Way of Northern New Jersey 222 Ridgedale Avenue, 3rd Floor Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 |
Phone: 973-993-1160 E-mail: Live.United@UnitedWayNNJ.org |
| Ocean | United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite #107 Wall Township, NJ 07753 |
Phone: 732-938-5988 E-mail: info@uwmoc.org |
| Passaic | United Way of Passaic County 301 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07505 |
Phone: 973-279-8900 Fax: 973-279-0059 E-mail: caitling@unitedwaypassaic.org |
| Salem | United Way of Delaware 625 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
Phone: 302-573-3700 Fax: 833-862-6146 |
| Volunteer Center South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone: 856-415-9084 E-mail: volunteer@sjvolunteers.org |
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| Somerset | United Way of Northern NJ 55 North Gaston Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 |
Phone: 908.725.6640 Fax: 908-725-5598 Email: Live.United@UnitedWayNNJ.org |
| Sussex | United Way of Northern NJ 2 Spring Street, Suite 1 Newton, NJ 07860 |
Phone: 973-993-1160 |
| Union | United Way of Greater Union County 33 W. Grand St. Elizabeth, NJ 07202 |
Phone: 908-353-7171 Fax: 908-353-6310 E-mail: info@uwguc.org |
| Warren | United Way of Northern NJ 699 Washington Street, Suite 102 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 |
Phone: 973-993-1160 |
Statewide Volunteer Organizations
Jersey Cares
Jersey Cares gives a comprehensive listing of volunteer opportunities across the state in all different areas of nonprofit. They provide a Volunteer Calendar, a list of annual events, seasonal collection drives, corporate service programs, and so much more.
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a nationwide organization that helps people before, during, and after disasters. They work with various agencies around the nation to respond to emergencies days, months, or even years after an incident occurs. Find out more about the Voluntary Agency Liaison Program here.
NJ VOAD
NJ VOAD, or the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is a coalition of organizations that help develop and sustain communities throughout disasters. These organizations include nonprofits, faith-based, community-based, government agencies, and more. To apply to volunteer, please click here.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a nationwide organization that provides disaster relief, blood donations, monetary donations, and more. 90% of their work force are volunteers. To learn more about volunteering and to apply, click here.