Jersey Cares has the following Leadership Opportunities available throughout the year for volunteers interested in becoming more involved in their communities:

• Project Coordinator Positions
• Event Committee Members
• Annual Event Team Leader Roles
• Mural Artists

Project Coordinator Positions

After you’ve volunteered on two or more Jersey Cares calendar projects, we invite you to join our team of Jersey Cares Project Coordinators (PCs). PCs volunteer in a leadership capacity on our calendar projects and provide organization and a team atmosphere for every volunteer experience. We encourage PCs to make a commitment to one specific program usually once or twice monthly for the span of 180 days (6 months).  Project Coordinators also fill the important role of “Back-up Project Coordinator” when the committed PC is not available. Learn More…

Event Committee Members

Event Planning Committee  - Every November, Jersey Cares counts on a dedicated group of volunteers to lead the planning and execution of our Annual Fall Fundraiser. We are always looking for interested individuals to solicit auction prizes, ticket sales and new event sponsors. The committee begins work every June and the time commitment is flexible to accommodate your schedule. Please contact Siobhan Tiernan if you're interested in joining our committee!

Jersey Cares Day Committee - Every April, Jersey Cares counts on a dedicated group of volunteers to lead the planning and execution of Jersey Cares Day. Volunteers lead sub-committees including party planning, transportation, registration, projects and recruitment. Committee work begins in January and the time commitment is flexible to accommodate your schedule. Please contact Siobhan Tiernan if you're interested in joining our committee!

Annual Event Team Leader Roles

Coat Drive - Every fall, we recruit Collection Site Leaders to organize coat collections at  offices, churches/temples, local police departments, community centers and other organizations throughout New Jersey for the Jersey Cares Coat Drive. 

Jersey Cares Day - Beginning in February, we start recruiting Team Leaders to bring groups of volunteers to Jersey Cares Day. Volunteer with your office, church, sorority/fraternity or just a group of friends and family. Online registration begins in February.

Frosty's Friends - Every fall, we recruit Head Friends of Frosty to manage teams of volunteers who receive letters from kids in need. Teams can be groups of friends, employees, families, sororities/fraternities or any other group. Our partner agencies help their children write holiday wish letters and volunteers like you send gifts in return. Volunteers are welcome to participate as individuals as well.

Mural Artists

Jersey Cares is always looking for new Volunteer Mural Artists to join our Mural Artist Program. Mural Artists incorporate the requests of our agency partners and then Jersey Cares recruits volunteers to paint in the lines. Professional training is not required - just artistic ability. This is a great way for volunteers with artistic talent to give back to their communities while doing something enjoyable. If you're interested in becoming a Volunteer Mural Artist, please contact Siobhan Tiernan in the Jersey Cares office or complete an online application now. Learn More