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Opportunity Details

Fall Season of Service Orientation

Project Coordinators (PC's) play a vital role in the upkeep of all Jersey Cares monthly reoccurring volunteer opportunities. These community leaders provide organization and leadership to volunteers and partner agencies. They encourage others to "Be the Change" and provide the direction necessary to further develop community partnerships and ensure success on future projects.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Learning about the partner agency and Jersey Cares monthly calendar volunteer project.
  • Coordinating project activities with Jersey Cares staff as well as volunteers signed up for the project.
  • Providing direction necessary to complete project activities at the project site.
  • Communication with volunteers, the agency, and Jersey Cares staff after the project about the success and/or challenges with the project.
  • Working with Jersey Cares staff, other PC's, volunteers and partner agencies to further develop relationships and ensure success on future projects.
  • Maintaining volunteer information on Jersey Cares online database.

Requirements and Expectations:

  • Demonstrated ability to work with teams.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Access to the Internet on regular basis.
  • Excellent leadership and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • You must be able to participate in the Jersey Cares Project Coordinator Orientation Session.
  • You must be tech savvy and know how to use the www.jerseycares.org website and we will provide training on how to use the administrative site at Jersey Cares.
  • Attend Mid-Term and Closing Sessions.
  • Track all information in the administrative website.

Commitment:

  • Ten weeks beginning October 13, 2018
  • Minimum 6 projects
  • Participate in one Orientation Training
  • Attend Mid-Term Session on Saturday, November 17, 2018
  • Attend Closing Session on Saturday, December 15, 2018

TO SIGN UP FOR "FALL SEASONS OF SERVICE", please complete a "Project Coordinator Application" and when asked, select the "Seasons of Service" program. Noted below are the steps to completing the application online. 

  1. Create a volunteer profile at the Jersey Cares website. www.jerseycares.org 

  2. Complete a Project Coordinator Application. Under the "My Account" section of your Jersey Cares volunteer profile click the title "Project Coordinator Application" and once complete, click "submit" at the bottom of the page. If done correctly, you will be directed to a "Success" screen. Click here for a brief video of these steps.

  3. Finally, register for one of the training dates and times noted below.

If you have questions please call our office at (973) 533-1993 or email Kelsey Harris, Program Associate. 


Orientation Video: Are you new to Jersey Cares? Watch our brief orientation video to learn more about who we are, what we do and how to sign-up for a project.

FAQ’s: For answers to our frequently asked questions, please visit the Help section of our website.

Waivers: All projects have non-negotiable age restrictions that are noted on the upper right side of each project description. If you meet the age restriction but are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian complete the required youth waiver and bring with you to the project. Adults attending the project can expedite the registration process by printing the adult waiver in advance, sign and bring with you.

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Age Minimum (with Adult): 17+, Minimum Age:17+

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