“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

While recent years have brought a range of challenges - from food insecurity and student learning gaps to mental health issues and environmental concerns - they’ve also reminded us of the power of community. At Jersey Cares, we believe that by creating meaningful partnerships across all sectors of society, we can help address societies' most pressing issues and build a brighter future.

The Jersey Cares Corporate Service Program provides our partners with tailored community service opportunities as a benefit of sponsorship. Companies benefit from individualized corporate volunteer initiatives designed expressly for their employees and created specifically to accommodate their needs and schedules, while addressing community-identified needs. Let Jersey Cares help you make volunteering seamless and meaningful for your employees. 

Understanding that volunteerism is not “one size fits all, ” Jersey Cares will craft volunteer programs around your company’s impact pillars and your employees’ interests, all while meeting the needs of our community partners. If your company is looking for creative ways to connect with your community, check out the Jersey Cares Corporate Service Brochure for additional information or reach out to Kathleen McGlynn at kmcglynn@jerseycares.org. Examples of Jersey Cares corporate programs and opportunities include:  

IN-PERSON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Jersey Cares partners with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to engage corporate volunteers in meaningful projects that create enriching environments in which students can learn, help vulnerable communities access fresh food, provide essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness, promote environmental sustainability, and much more. Jersey Cares makes it easy to volunteer, managing all project details from start to finish. This includes identifying project tasks, providing all project supplies, and leading volunteers on the day of the project.

VIRTUAL & REMOTE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Jersey Cares has developed a wide variety of nationally praised virtual volunteer programs that benefit communities globally and locally. This includes opportunities such as:

• Virtual Workshops with Students – Using video conferencing platforms, corporate volunteers host live interactive workshops with students. These workshops provide students with an immersive experience alongside real-world professionals while gaining deeper understanding of topics ranging from STEM education to financial literacy.
• At-Home Kit Assembly – Looking for an opportunity to get a little more hands-on, but remain virtual and still meet community-identified needs?  Jersey Cares offers a selection of “kit-assembly” volunteer projects that can be conducted from home.  Supplies and instructions are sent directly to your team members' homes and completed individually or as part of a virtual event. 
• Virtual Team Building Programs – Tired of the same old virtual team meetings? With virtual volunteer activities that encourage teamwork and foster collaboration, you can turn any virtual meeting into an opportunity to build your team and strengthen your community. 

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  CUSTOM COLLECTION DRIVES

Jersey Cares partners with hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations whose clients are desperately in need of essential items such as school supplies, toiletries, clothing, food, and more. Through Custom Collection Drives, Jersey Cares will match corporate volunteer groups with community organizations in need of donations. Jersey Cares will work with community partner organizations to determine a catered list of their most needed donations and provide corporate volunteers with instructions and materials necessary to conduct a successful collection drive, virtually and/or in-person.

 HEALTHY FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM

Jersey Cares partners with a regional non-profit organization to deliver healthy food to New Jersey families who are struggling to obtain basic groceries. Our partner is a values-based food distributor that connects our region's sustainable family farms to communities. With your support, food deliveries will be made to public-school distribution sites, food pantries, shelters, and other community organizations. Not only will your support help feed families across the region, but will also support small family farmers and enable them to continue critical food production. Volunteer opportunities are available for corporate groups during food distribution days. 

JERSEY SHARES

Jersey Shares Volunteer Information Sessions provide an educational opportunity to teach your workforce about all of Jersey Cares Program offerings, including individual and group volunteer opportunities and how to deepen their community impact through civic engagement.

If you are interested in creating a customized experience around your company's CSR priorities and current volunteer interests, please reach out to Kathleen McGlynn at kmcglynn@jerseycares.org for more information.

CORPORATE SERVICE INQUIRY FORM

If you are an organization looking to learn more about any of the Jersey Cares Corporate Service Program initiatives, please fill out this inquiry form or contact Kathleen McGlynn, Associate Director of Corporate Relations, at kmcglynn@jerseycares.org and we will contact you as soon as possible.