Current Opportunities
Some of our Community Service organizations are in need of volunteers, either in-person or virtually. Here are some opportunities where you can help.
For a full list of our Community Services, please click here.
HELP WANTED
Family Promise Walk-In Dinner Program.
Prepare meals four times per year, for approximately 200 folks, and deliver them to the Bergen County shelter in Hackensack. All food is prepared at home and brought to the shelter. Although we currently only cook and deliver, five volunteers may now serve in person at each dinner. Volunteers are reimbursed for their expenses as requested. Dates for volunteering in 2025 are March 4, May 6, August 19, and October 28. For more information or to volunteer, contact Patti Siegel, pjjs1@optonline.net.
HIPPY
Read a book to HIPPY kids at their Zoom Family Events! Held each month during the school year the children ages 3 - 5 will be given a book plus all the supplies needed for their Zoom arts and crafts activities. Contact Joan Schnuer at polten@optonline.net to volunteer. HIPPY means Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. Being part of HIPPY teaches parents to be their children's first teachers!
CLUB NCJW
Interact with 8 - 10 kids once a month at Holley Center, a residential treatment facility for emotionally and/or physically abused children, creating seasonal art projects and playing games. Email Evelyn Masheb at cemasheb@aol.com if you'd like to participate.
Birthday Cakes for Residents of The Holley Center
Make a child's birthday memorable by delivering a birthday cake to The Holley Center on their special day. NCJW Volunteers order birthday cakes designed with each child's unique interests and favorite flavors. The volunteer delivers the finished cake to The Holley Center on the child's birthday. Many of these children have never had a birthday cake! Please note that participants who do not drive can be partnered with another member who can deliver it for them. Please contact Beth Pascarello at bmpim60@gmail.com for more information.
Knit Wits
Stay at home and knit simple scarves, hats, or baby blankets to be donated to needy families. We will even supply the wool, knitting needles, and beginner instruction to get you started. Whatever you can make is appreciated! Any questions? Contact Sabina Sicklick at SabinaSicklick@yahoo.com or Marilynn Friedman at marisfried@aol.com.
ADLER APHASIA CENTER
Share your time, talents and energy assisting one-on-one in various activities and language groups at Adler Aphasia Center. Adler Aphasia Center is a day program for people who have lost the ability to use words to communicate. No special skills are needed, and training is provided. Minimum commitment of one hour per week is required. Contact Hilary Eth for more information, hilaryeth@hotmail.com.