The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides emergency material assistance to clients.  Volunteers are needed for the Board, office work, emergency assistance, assistance with banking, and hospital and nursing home visits.  Teens welcome to apply.  Call 908-851-9300 for information. tricia@USE.salvationarmy.orgwww.salvationarmynewjersey.org

The Evergreens

The Evergreens, in Moorestown, a continuing care retirement community, seeks volunteers to accompany residents on outings and assist with daily activities.  Teens welcome to apply. 

Call Gail Roccia, Volunteer Coordinator856-439-2080. www.evergreens.org

Crossroads Programs, Inc.

Crossroads Programs, Inc. provides abused, abandoned, and homeless youth (including teen mothers) with opportunities for positive growth and development through residential and community-based programs.  Use your skills creatively!   Volunteers are needed for mentoring; teaching and tutoring; motivational workshops; recreation, transportation, or child care aides; fundraising and clerical assistance; arts & crafts and other group leadership; landscaping; facility maintenance; etc.  United Way Agency.  Call (609) 880-0210.  info@crossroadsprograms.org , crossroadsprograms.org

Quixote Quest Teen Volunteer Club

Quixote Quest is a teen volunteer organization where teens volunteer weekly to help disadvataged children, or children with disabilities, or senior citizens. QQ also has a special mentoring program where teens match up with a child from the cities of Camden and Trenton (transportation provided) to inspire them to ahieve more.  This is a great progam for aspiring teachers.

Contact Quixote Quest at quixotequest@centerffs.org or 609-220-2186

Food Bank of South Jersey

The Food Bank of South Jersey’s mission is to provide an immediate solution to the urgent problem of hunger, b providing food to needy people, teaching them to eat nutritiously, and helping them find sustainable ways to improve their lives.  Volunteer Hours are M – F 9:00 – 11:30am and 12:30 – 3pm shifts.  No walk-ins, all volunteering must be scheduled.  Jobs include: sorting, packing boxes of can goods, sorting non-foods, packing Kidz Packs and Senior bags, etc.  There are also offsite Hope Mobile and special events volunteering available.  Must be over 13 years old.  13 – 16 yr. olds must be accompanied with a parent.  New Volunteer Orientation is required and is held once per month on the 2nd Wednesday – RSVP required.  Please contact Mike Kneble at mkneble@foodbanksj.org to schedule Orientation and then volunteering.

Family Support Division of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Family Support Division of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst coordinates volunteer efforts on behalf of military families. Volunteers are needed for recreation, office work, and mentoring. Teen volunteers are considered. Must have base access.  Call (609) 754-3154.

Buttonwood Hospital of Burlington County

Buttonwood Hospital of Burlington County, located in New Lisbon, seeks volunteers to provide friendly visits to residents, assist staff members in conducting activities, transport residents within the hospital premises, and provide entertainment. Junior volunteers must be 14 years old. Call Volunteer Services at 609-726-7131 or inquire at reception desk.

American Red Cross- Camden & Burlington County Chapter

American Red Cross- Camden County & Burlington County Chapter – 11+  – Volunteers are needed to help in Disaster Assistance and Blood Services.  Volunteers in Disaster Assistance are trained and able to respond to local Disasters and assist in Shelters.  Blood Services volunteers assist with Registration and Refreshments at Blood Drives; or transporting blood for processing.  High School youth can participate in youth group activities and Red Cross projects.  Volunteer Orientations are held monthly – to attend and learn more about opportunities in the Red Cross. For more information, please email bea.frost@redcross.org or call Bea Frost at (856) 365-7100 x 231.

The Emergency Squads of Burlington County

The Emergency Squads of Burlington County need many additional volunteers, especially those available to respond to daytime calls during the week.  EMT certification classes are offered in county.  About half the squads also sponsor junior auxiliaries for teen volunteers.  Call First Aid Council Recruitment Chairman Rich Litton at 856-235-6715, or contact your local squad.

 

 

The Air Victory Aviation Museum

located at the South Jersey Regional Airport at 68 Stacy Haines Road in Lumberton, NJ, seeks volunteers to help initiate Saturday educational programs, serve as tour guides, work on aircraft restoration, or just lend expertise.  Teens welcome with an adult.  Call 609-267-4488 for. More information, info@airvictorymuseum.com – www.airvictorymuseum.com