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There are multiple ways to engage in different volunteer opportunities but first, new users must register to explore and engage with their community. Need to register as a volunteer? Click here for instructions! RWJBarnabas Health employees can participate in the volunteerism program in three different ways:
- Volunteer in opportunities offered on the Jersey Cares’ calendar.
- Volunteer in their communities through a non-profit of their choice.
- Do you have a special skill that you think would help a nonprofit organization? Let us know and we can connect you to a nonprofit for skills-based volunteering!
- Double your rewards! Volunteer in the featured impact area of the month.
Employees can earn points for their volunteerism. Visit Reward to learn more!
| JANUARY |
"Anybody can be great…because anybody can serve," - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kick off the year of service by earning double volunteer hours with any volunteer opportunity. For opportunities on MLK Day, go to www.jerseycares.org/mlk_day |
| FEBRUARY |
Black History is American History. Celebrate Black History Month by earning double volunteer hours for any volunteer opportunities that support Black History. |
| MARCH |
March is Women's History Month. Show support of all the amazing women in your life by volunteering with organizations that support women. Earn double volunteer hours for all of these opportunities. |
| APRIL |
Did you know April is National Volunteering Month? To celebrate, all volunteer opportunities in April will count as double the volunteer hours! RWJBarnabas Health Earth Day Event: Join the Wellness Services team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to celebrate Earth Day and help get the Beth Greenhouse ready for the season. To register for this event, click here. |
| MAY |
"When women take care of their health, they become their best friend," - Maya Angelou. For Women's Health Month, you can earn double volunteer hours this month with any volunteer opportunities that support women's health or women's health organizations. |
| JUNE |
Love is love! For Pride Month, you can earn double the volunteer hours for any volunteer opportunities that support the LGBTQ+ Community. |
| JULY |
Did you know that right now 1 in 5 children in NJ are struggling with food insecurities? Pre-COVID it was 1 in 7 children. This month we are focusing on Food Security. You can earn double volunteer hours for any volunteer opportunities that benefit food security organizations! |
| AUGUST |
Participate in our Medshare program, dedicated to improving the quality of life of people, communities and our planet by sourcing and directly delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world. Earn double volunteer hours for any volunteer participation in Medshare. Join us on August 18th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a harvesting event at |
| SEPTEMBER |
"In learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn," - Phil Collins. This month, we are highlighting early childhood education and mentoring. You can earn double the volunteer hours through any volunteer activities that focus on education and mentoring. |
| OCTOBER |
This month, we are focusing on our safety in our neighborhoods and building the environment. Earn double volunteer hours for any opportunities that support your community. Join us on October 20th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a harvesting event at |
| NOVEMBER |
No-Shave November. Movember. Whichever you call it, we are focused on Men's Health this month. You can earn double the volunteer hours with any volunteering that benefits men's health. |
| DECEMBER |
'Tis the season to volunteer! You can earn double volunteer hours on any type of holiday-themed volunteer opportunity. |
America's Grow-A-Row. To register for this event, click
Become a Volunteer Leader
Volunteer Leaders are stewards and ambassadors of Jersey Cares, leading other volunteers in projects that benefit the community. Volunteer Leaders drive social change by leading well-managed, sustainable projects and programs that:
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Strengthen and leverage community assets.
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Meet community-identified needs.
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Provide volunteers with a positive experience, inspiring everyone to continue their journey of service.
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