Participate in community service activities at the Elizabeth Corps. Volunteers help with event setup, community engagement, and support services.

Assist in providing weekly hands-on tutoring to at-risk youth. Engage with students in discussions on social justice issues and help them achieve academic success.

Join our drop-in English conversation club as a conversation partner to help newcomers practice their English speaking skills. No teaching experience is required, just a friendly attitude and fluency in English.

Help organize collection drives for toiletries, household supplies, and other essential items for refugee newcomers. Engage with community partners to facilitate these drives.

Volunteer to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or digital literacy skills to beginner and intermediate learners. Commitment to teach twice a week for a 10-week session is preferred, but experience is not necessary.

Help transform an empty apartment into a welcoming home for refugee families by cleaning, hanging curtains, making beds, and stocking kitchens and bathrooms with essentials. Most setups occur on weekdays in Union, Essex, or Hudson counties with short notice.

Assist in repairing and distributing bicycles to refugee families in need of transportation. Volunteers with bike repair experience are especially welcome, and gently-used bikes are also accepted.

Specially trained volunteers tackle downed trees and other heavy tasks in county parks. Responsibilities include cutting larger limbs into smaller pieces and assisting in trail maintenance.

Volunteers participate in plantings, clean-ups, and other essential projects to help parks thrive. Responsibilities include removing litter, invasive plants, and maintaining trails.

Volunteers help maintain trails by removing fallen trees, cleaning drainage pipes, and ensuring trails are safe and accessible. Tasks may include applying gravel and pruning vegetation.

As an Evening Hosting Volunteer, you will share time and meals with children and their families, providing them with community and support as they work towards sustainable independence. This role is perfect for those who can commit a few hours in the evening.

In this role, you will work with children and adults in the program, helping them learn and excel at school. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy teaching and mentoring.

As a Financial Literacy Volunteer, you will help families build the foundation for sustainability by teaching skills like budgeting and credit repair. This role is ideal for those with a background in finance or education.

Assist with the Coffee House program for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, which meets three days a week. Volunteers help with recreational activities, serving food, and engaging clients in a supportive environment.

Volunteers are needed to assist with shifts at the JFS Charlotte Shak Kosher Food Pantry, helping to distribute food to those in need. Shifts are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and volunteers can help with sorting and packing food items.

Volunteers are sought to provide companionship and assistance to seniors in Union County. This includes activities such as reading mail, arranging medical appointments, and providing transportation or grocery shopping.

Join the Zimmerman Urban Community Vegetable Garden to help plant, weed, and harvest produce that supports the Food Pantry. This seasonal opportunity is great for those who enjoy working outdoors and no prior gardening experience is necessary.

Help with the Café Europa program, a bi-monthly social event for Holocaust survivors. Volunteers assist with serving food, engaging with attendees, and providing transportation for those who need it.

Our volunteer opportunities are in our public tours, school programs, and special events. If you are interested in an area not listed, please let us know.

Assist in delivering food to 200 families every Thursday as part of the COVID Relief Team. Volunteers will help with packing, organizing, and distributing food supplies.