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About Us
Jersey Cares has been connecting volunteers to their purpose and passion in the communities where they live and work for more than 30 years. Together with collaborative community partners we're helping build a more connected, compassionate and resilient New Jersey, one volunteer connection at a time.
Every day, Jersey Cares is working with nonprofits and volunteers to address community-identified needs. More than 150 opportunities to volunteer are available monthly through the Volunteer Opportunity Calendar. Our Coat, School Supply, Halloween Costume, Animal Shelter and First Night Kit Drives provide tens of thousands of items to people (and animals) in need. Our Youth Service Program helps kids learn the value and reward of service, and our MLK Day of Service brings together 2,000 people to strengthen local communities. Whatever a person, company, organization, family or group may feel passionate about, Jersey Cares can help them make a difference.
Mission
Jersey Cares brings people together and empowers them to work in concert to meet community-identified needs, building connections and bridges while illuminating and fostering the power that every person has to make a positive difference.
Vision
We envision a New Jersey in which every person is empowered and motivated to create a world that is supportive, welcoming and beneficial for all.
Values
We believe:
That everyone has something to contribute and is inherently of value.
That the ability to support and benefit another is an inherent human need and that to receive support and benefit is a gift to both parties.
That the ultimate measures of successful service are the indistinguishability of a giver or receiver and the clarity of the strengthened whole.
That a diversity of experiences and perspectives yield more valuable collective outcomes than limited, similar inputs.
That we get further by working together than competing against one another.
That the spark of selflessness and need for connection lies within everyone.
Job Opportunities
Click here to find the latest full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities with Jersey Cares.
Our Team
Annual Report & Financials
Click here to access the latest version of the Jersey Cares Annual Report.
Click here to access Jersey Cares' 990 forms.
Click here to access Jersey Cares' audited financial statements.
Our Programs
Volunteer Opportunity Calendar - A comprehensive calendar of volunteer events in New Jersey. Individuals or groups can sign-up to clean a local park, socialize with senior citizens, pack and distribute food, and much more.
Collection Drives - Supporting our New Jersey neighbors through the collection and distribution of essential items like school supplies, winter coats, hygiene products, and more.
Youth Service Opportunities - Empowering young individuals to make a meaningful impact in their community through hands-on projects, volunteer experiences, and more.
Corporate Service Program - Facilitating impactful volunteer opportunities for businesses, fostering team-building and employee engagement while addressing critical community-identified needs.
Corporate Consulting Program - Helping companies maximize their employee engagement programs and better meet community-identified needs through in-depth assessments, program management strategies, and training tools.
Volunteer Engagement Consulting Program - Providing nonprofits with on-demand tools, specialized training, and dedicated one-on-one support to help optimize their volunteer management efforts.
Project Coordinators - Project Coordinators drive social change by leading volunteer projects that strengthen and leverage community assets, meet community-identified needs, and provide volunteers with a positive experience, inspiring others to continue their service journey.
Care of the Park - Engaging volunteers in the maintenance and beautification of Essex County Branch Brook Park while building community and creating opportunities for local Newark residents.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - An annual event commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., uniting volunteers throughout New Jersey in community service projects to honor his message of social justice and equality.
Volunteer Center of South Jersey - Connecting volunteers with quality opportunities to serve in South Jersey while building capacity for local nonprofits.
Youth Workforce Development Program - Strengthening the professional growth of youth through the cultivation of workforce development skills and facilitating internship placements with nonprofit organizations across New Jersey.
Newsletter
Click here to sign-up for our monthly Volunteer Voice newsletter and stay updated with the latest volunteer opportunities, impact stories, news, and more.
Want to Learn More?
Watch our introductory video to see our impact in action!