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Volunteer Center of Burlington County The Volunteer Center of Burlington County is determined to be a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. It is affiliated with RSVP Burlington County, DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Associations) of Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties, NJ Governor's Office of Volunteerism, Points of Light Foundation-Hands On Network, Volunteer Center National Network and 1-800-Volunteer.org |
A private, nonprofit, community based organization serving area residents & organizations since 1996. "In every community there is work to be done.
In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is
the power to do it." Thank you to all volunteers involved with community recreational programs. UPDATED: July 24, 2008 Making a Difference United Way of Burlington County on various occasions has contributed to the development of the Volunteer Center of Burlington County. New OpportunitiesServicios Latinos de Burlington County is a 501C3 non-profit organization that serves the Hispanic Community of Burlington County. Our office is located at 1 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060 on the 2nd floor in the Burlington County College. Some of the services we offer are: Information and referral, Case Based Management, (ESL) English as a Second Language Classes, Citizenship Classes, Basic Immigration Services, Translation Services, and general assistance for those seeking housing,employment, doctors, dentists, etc. Servicos Latinos hosts a number of events throughout the year including: The Hispanic Heritage Celebration, an annual Health Fair, Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, Children Christmas and Toy Drive, Three Kings' Day Celebration, Day of the Race, Cinco De Mayo Award Luncheon. Volunteers are always needed to assist with office help, ESL Classes, Events, etc. Contact us at 609-518-7171 or visit our website www.servicioslatinos-nj.org. Kate's Place, Inc. is a non profit social program that provides a safe and friendly environment for developmentally delayed teens and young adults 18 and above. The program currently takes place in Moorestown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00pm with the possibility of extending to Tuesdays and Thursdays in the near future. We are in need (2) volunteers to remain in the front reception area allowing admittance of appropriate visitors and also volunteers who are willing to work the program with the clients and current staff. For further information e-mail katesplaceinc@comcast.net or call (609)694-5949. Website: kates-place-nj.org Philabundance recently launched the "Fresh for All" program, a quick and easy way to put quality, produce into the hands of those who need it most. The cost of fresh fruits and vegetables is rising, so these healthy foods are the first to get cut when money is tight. Fresh for All locations are selected based on greatest need and may be in partnership with an area agency or business. Philabundance estimates that there are approximately 900,000 people in the Delaware Valley that need help with food. Through our network of more than 600 agencies, food is distributed to approximately 65,000 people every week. The need greatly exceeds the capacity of the existing network. In response, Philabundance is planning new and innovative ways of distributing large amounts of food to those in need. Fresh for All is the first step on this path.4-H Youth Development Program, a program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County, seeks volunteers for leadership of youth groups. The program also needs office support to provide liaison with the community and other agencies. Moorestown Visiting Nurses and Hospice has many diverse and meaningful opportunities
for volunteers to make a real difference in their community. Opportunities
include; direct patient care in our Hospice and Palliative Care Programs, Office
Support, Flu Shot Clinics, Bereavement, Special Events, Community Health Awareness,
and more! Contact Dana Mondi, Volunteer Coordinator at (856) 552-1300, ext.
2181. Opportunities available for volunteers 14 years of age or older. Golden Eagle Community Band TEAM (Teens Exposing Alcohol Myths) a program of the Burlington County Coalition for Healthy Communities (BCCHC), administered by Prevention Plus of Burlington County, Inc. , TEAM is a task force of teens whose mission is to "change the behaviors, attitudes, and environments of teens regarding alcohol use throughout Burlington County". TEAM is open to ALL Burlington County teens in the 7th-12th grades; and is looking for volunteers from all municipalities in the county to help them achieve their goals. TEAM will be holding a recruiting event at the FunPlex on July 26 where the first 100 kids who register with our office get an unlimited pass from 6-11 pm. Contact Danielle Russell, Prevention Educator Coordinator, Burlington County Coalition for Healthy Communities, Prevention Plus of Burlington County, Inc., 1824 Route 38 East, Ste. B Lumberton, NJ 08048. Phone: (609) 261-0001 Email: daniellerussell@prevplus.org | www.prevplus.org American Cancer Society has volunteer opportunities on August 2nd at a Camden
River Shark's game in Campbell's Field. The Celebration of Hope provides 3
volunteer opportunities: New Lisbon Developmental Center is in need of Group Sponsors to provide Cottage parties and special projects to benefit developmentally disabled adults in our residential treatment center. Individual volunteers are also needed to assist with recreational activities, perform light repair of items donated to our Thrift Shop, and assist with bike repair. For additional information or to volunteer, call (609) 726-1000, Ext. 4205 and ask for Jackie Kulsick or email Jacqueline.Kulsick@dhs.state.nj.us Citizens needed for heron surveys! Tommy Williams's Son-Rise Program for his treatment of Autism.
No experience necessary; we will provide training and
ongoing feedback. If this opportunity appeals to you, please call Tommy's
Mon & Dad
(Donna & ted)
at 609-694-5173 or williajt@aol.com THE COUNTY CORNER STORE IS COLLECTING BOOKS, NEW AND USED PAPERBACKS, FOR
OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS ALL BOOKS RECEIVED WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO MCGUIRE AFB FOR DISTRIBUTION TO
THE TROOPS AS THEY ARE BEING DEPLOYED OVERSEAS. Resources for Independent Living (RIL) Seeking Volunteers: Beverly Strings Works - with a mission to make the finer arts affordable and accessible to low income urban communities. "The arts for others sake". Volunteer needs: String instrument (for violin, viola or cello) assistant teacher; instructor to learn an advanced music/social service teaching concept that is aggressive but fun to teach - Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 pm or w - 4:30 pm; and board members. Ask for William Kauffman at 609-208-0029 or njio1@aol.com. Caring Hospice Services, Mount Laurel, provides hospice services for a 5-county region including Burlington. Volunteers are needed to provide friendly visits to patients in private homes and nursing facilities, pet therapy, and office support. A junior volunteer program (14+) has formed. Training and ongoing support are provided free of charge. Call 856-439-0012 or e-mail mschaefer@caringhopice.com Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, in Medford, rehabilitates orphaned and injured wildlife for release, provides environmental education, tours, and lectures on native habitats, plants, and animals. Volunteers are needed for office work, fundraising, wildlife rehabilitation, and tours. Opportunities are available for volunteers 16+. Call 856-983-3329 ext 2 info@cedarrun.org - www.cedarrun.org Bass River State Forest NOTE: bring water, lunch and work gloves, snacks are provided American Cancer Society - Southern New Jersey Region Patient
Drivers - We are urgently seeking volunteers to transport cancer CONTACT--
Teen-line - A Teen to Teen Confidential Helpline Holy Redeemer Hospice a nonprofit hospice, needs volunteers to visit patients in their homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities and to offer respite to caregivers. Please call Adrienne Jackson, Volunteer Coordinator at (856) 939-9000 x 31393 or e-mail ajackson@holyredeemer.com. HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS!! Burlington County Medical Reserve Corps is a volunteer workforce of health professionals and community volunteers serving the citizens of Burlington County in the event of a public health emergency. Volunteers must be US citizens and reside or work in Burlington County. Health and non-health volunteers needed. Training provided, NCH and CEUs available. Volunteers and their families are part of the First Responder Medication Distribution Plan. If interested, complete an online application at http://www.njmrc.nj.gov/hcpr/. For more information, contact Mary Ann Flatley at 609-265-5468, or by e-mail at mflatley@co.burlington.nj.us Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey Affiliate is looking for volunteers in the Burlington County area. We are in the process of building volunteer committees and are looking for people who are interested in joining are fight to end breast cancer forever. We also have volunteer opportunities in the following areas. •
Breast Cancer and Breast Health Education The important work that Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey Affiliate accomplishes each and every day requires the efforts of a great many talented and dedicated members of the community. You can volunteer as an individual or as part of a group. If you would like to volunteer please call Ulla Fagan, Volunteer Coordinator at (609) 896-1201 or email ufagan@komencsnj.org. Trinity Hospice has two types of volunteer opportunities available: Patient Care Volunteers provide companionship to a patient and respite for patients caregivers. To do this, the volunteer typically makes friendly visits, reads to the patient, runs errands, and sometimes prepares light meals. Many times the most important service that a volunteer offers is simply being there for the patient and caregivers to listen, or to share quiet moments; and Administrative Volunteers provide volunteer services for specific assignments in the hospice. Examples are special projects, office filing, copying, computer work, letter writing or for those who choose, could be trained to provide bereavement support. Volunteers must be least 16 years of age, emotionally mature and compassionate. The volunteers must be able to work as a team player must demonstrate commitment to the hospice philosophy of care. No experience is necessary as training and ongoing education is provided. Contact Linda Goldberg at (856) 667-1681 or linda.goldberg@trinityhospice.com The New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden, New Jersey waterfront is seeking energetic, reliable volunteers. Specific training is provided, but a love of animals, people, and aquatic environments is a must. Volunteers work directly with visitors to provide educational support as well as behind the scenes with aquarium staff to provide exhibit maintenance. Volunteers with M-F availability are particularly needed. Opportunities are also available for youth, (16+), to work as Guest Experience Volunteers. Generally, a full day commitment every two weeks is expected for all volunteer positions. Go to our website, www.njaas.org for more detailed information and the on-line application. For questions, contact the Volunteer Services Manager at nchesson@njaas.org or 856-365-0352 ext 7028. BookMates, a social justice project of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey and the Catholic Jewish Commission, seeks volunteer reading mentors (18+) to spend one hour per week during the school day (October through June) reading on a one-to-one basis with disadvantaged, at-risk students in grades K-2. The program operates in more than 25 Title I elementary schools in Burlington and Camden Counties. Training sessions for new volunteers are held regularly from August through January. If you'd like to share the joy of reading with a young child, call 856-751-9500, ext. 143 for additional information. Special Olympics New Jersey - Burlington County–Seeks
Volunteer Webmaster Volunteer to become a member of DVRT – Domestic
Violence Response Team Provide Emotional Support For a Volunteer Application contact: Trooper I Desiree Simon – Victim Services Unit (609) 452-2600 Volunteers Needed - Brian Goetz’s Son-Rise Program for
his treatment of Autism. Volunteers are invited to be part of an exciting and energetic in-home program. The Son-Rise approach combines a nonjudgmental attitude with an intense effort to engage Brian to reach his full potential. Volunteers are needed who: • Have energy, excitement and enthusiasm; Volunteers to not need any experience since Brian’s parents will
provide all the necessary training and materials. For more clarification
on any topic please contact l Steve or Theresa at 609-531-4302, Briansmiracle@verizon.net
or visit Alzheimer’s Association- Volunteer with helpline for one day or half a day a week. Contact Cho Win – (856) 797-1212 Big Brothers Big Sisters is an international organization dedicated
to improving the lives of children through mentoring programs. It's not
tough to be a "Big" -- all it takes is a desire to help out
kids. You'll spend a few hours a week with your "Little" doing
things you'd probably be doing anyway. Things like bowling, playing basketball,
going to the park, checking out the mall, or just plain ol' "hanging
out." Our kids just want to spend time with their Bigs. American Red Cross - Burlington County Chapter has administrative and/or direct program support roles available for all ages (13+) and on flexible schedules. Assistants are needed to help with data entry, course registration, and record-keeping. Drivers deliver mannequins and materials for lifesaving courses. Reception, canteen, and escort volunteers needed for local blood drives. Disaster relief volunteers are trained in shelter operations, feeding, mass care and damage assessment. Call 609-267-9595. www.redcrossbcnj.org - joeb@recrossbcnj.org Mothers Against Drunk Driving NJ (MADD NJ) is seeking
volunteers in 2 areas: Victim Advocates (18 +) receive special training
and support to be there
for individuals/families who are suffering losses and injuries due to Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, an acute care facility serving Burlington County, is in need of cashiers for gift shop. For more information call 609-835-3045. vanemburghc@lourdesnet.org The Tender, Inc., an organization serving seniors in Burlington County, needs more volunteers 18 or older to drive frail elderly people to medical or other appointments and take them shopping and to work directly with clients in the day center, helping with games, crafts and other activities and with snacks and lunch. Volunteers receive training and orientation. While day center volunteers are asked to commit to the same day each week, the commitment for transportation volunteers is flexible; they can choose assignments that fit their personal schedules. To volunteer or for more information, please contact The Tender at 856-234-6661. Burlington Center Mall Ministry cares for emotional and spiritual needs of individuals—listening, offering prayer support and referral to area resources. In February, May and November, gift wrappers are needed. We are looking for volunteers (ages 16+) to work on flyers, window displays and our newsletter, do office work, plan special seasonal events and serve on Board committees. Training is provided. Call 609 239-9300 for information. www.mallministry.org For you, your group, business, school or classroom:Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Learn about On-Line Volunteering |
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