Jersey Cares currently offers hundreds of volunteer opportunities to volunteer each month. Volunteers are encouraged to serve individually or with their families, friends, or co-workers. Jersey Cares volunteers participate in on-going service projects that address critical needs in the following areas:

• Animal Support
• Arts & Culture
• Community Revitalization
• Distribution
• Hunger and Homelessness
• People Living with Aids
• People Living with Disabilities
• Seniors
• Youth

How to Become a Volunteer

Jersey Cares welcomes new volunteers everyday. As a part of our technology initiative, we encourage you to become a volunteer through our "volunteer center". Once you register on-line, you are free to sign up for projects. If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent/guardian assist you in registering. You must have an active email account to use the on-line registration process.

If you are not able to use our on-line capabilities, please contact the Jersey Cares office at 973-242-0033 to receive the necessary registration information.

Volunteer Leadership

Project Coordinators

Jersey Cares' scope of service depends upon the generosity and leadership of our volunteers. Jersey Cares is fortunate to have a strong core of committed members that work to serve as ambassadors for our many projects. Project Coordinators (PCs) are trained on the project's requirements and serve as the liaison to the agency. The Project Coordinator is responsible for confirming an individual's participation, sending out directions to the project, greeting the volunteer and instructing them about the service that is needed. Project Coordinators are instrumental in recruitment and tracking for our various projects. Project Coordinators are required to complete PC orientation and training.

Program and Event Committee Volunteers

Jersey Cares hosts annual fundraising and service events that require tremendous amounts of time and energy. Jersey Cares relies upon volunteers to serve on our various program and event committees. These programs and events include: Jersey Cares Day, The Jersey Cares Coat Drive, "A Taste for Volunteering" Wine Tasting.

Jersey Cares History

Jersey Cares was founded in 1993 by a small group of young, motivated leaders determined to find an easy way for people with hectic lives to volunteer in New Jersey. Jersey Cares is based on the Hands on Network model of service which operates successfully in many other cities including New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago.

Jersey Cares Funding

Jersey Cares is funded through the generous contributions of individuals, foundations and corporations. If you are interested in making a donation, Jersey Cares accepts financial contributions. You can submit donations online using our secure form or mail your tax deductible donation to:

Jersey Cares
494 Broad Street, Suite 104
Newark, NJ 07102

Checks can be made payable to Jersey Cares.

If you are interested in learning about our various sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact the Jersey Cares office at (973) 424-1091.