Opportunities From: United Way of Passaic County

Come be a part of a team helping to feed your neighbors dealing with hunger and food insecurity! We need HELP receiving food shipments into our warehouse and stocking our food pantry. Tasks include loading and unloading vehicles, and stocking the shelves of our food pantry and our warehouse. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours, for students, and to just give back to your community!

YOU CANNOT SIGN UP FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY HERE ON VOLUNTEERPASSAIC.ORG! You must go to our website at https://foodbrigade.org/volunteer, and (1) submit a volunteer application form, (2) be approved to volunteer with our organization, (3) sign up through our own volunteer scheduling platform for the shift(s) you wish to work, and (4) complete our initial volunteer orientation (online).

If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must call us to give their consent before you will be able to proceed.

Again, do not click the blue "RESPOND" button to try to sign up for this activity - it will not be recognized by our organization. You must follow the above instructions, including submitting our volunteer application form, getting approved to volunteer, and signing up for the shift in our volunteer app.

United Way of Passaic County is expanding our Reading Buddies program, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us in making a lasting impact!

Reading by 3rd grade is a critical milestone—but too many kids are falling behind. As a Reading Buddy, you’ll work one-on-one or in small groups with K–3rd grade students during the school day (Monday–Friday, 9AM–2PM), from October-June, helping them build skills, grow their confidence, and spark a love of reading that can change their future.

No teaching experience? No problem! We provide full training and support to set you up for success. All volunteers must complete a background check and fingerprinting prior to being matched with students.

Why Volunteer?

Make a real difference in a child’s life

Gain meaningful experience and give back to your community

Join a team of caring, committed changemakers

Ready to get started?
Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJTRDP6 and you will be contacted for a virtual interview

Questions? Contact Bethsaida Olds at bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.

Together, we can help every child become a confident, capable reader.

Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs here in Passaic County and across the globe.

* Note: to participate in this opportunity, please "Respond" here on volunteerpassaic.org AND register as a volunteer on our website. Reach out to Lindsay with any questions. Thanks!

In approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life as a volunteer BILINGUAL advocate. More than fifty percent of children in the Passaic and Union County foster care system identify as Latinx. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to advocate for their rights.

When a child enters foster care, he or she is assigned a dedicated, trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from the CASA of Passaic and Union County Program. The child’s advocate ensures that their individual needs remain a priority while they move through the child welfare system and the family court. CASAs work one-on-one with the abused or neglected child, gathering information from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers in order to make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Did you know that close to 600 children and youth in Passaic and Union Counties spent time in foster care last year?

These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, caring adults on their side to provide advocacy and support during such a tumultuous time.

You can be that person with only 15 hours per month.

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Children in foster care need compassionate, dedicated community members to look out for their best interests and speak up when needed.

CASA volunteers are partnered with a child or group of siblings who are involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend time with the child/children, gather information about his or her needs from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers, and make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. The role of a CASA volunteer is simple: to advocate for whatever is in the best interest of the child/children.

You don't need any educational background or special skills; we will provide all the training you need.

In just about 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life. The next volunteer training begins in October. We hope you join us!

The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives. View dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Passaic County 4-H is looking to start an art club for youth in Passaic County. We are in need of adult volunteers to help facilitate programming. Knowledge of and passion for art is appreciated. Required to be able to work with youth in grades 4 to 13. This club would meet at least once a month.

If you or someone you know is interested in working with youth, helping to teach a new skill (sewing, 3-D printing, photography, astronomy), lead a STEM program, coordinate a service project, or just help youth improve their public presentation skills then this is the place for you. Passaic County 4-H is seeking volunteers to work with youth in your community. You can lead an activity of interest, facilitate a long-term project, or become a leader of one of our clubs. Passaic County 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to teach important life skills. 

In our social media centered world, we need volunteers who are savvy in creating content to share the UWPC story of empowering Passaic County residents.

If you have a passion for making a difference and have experience in short form content creation (reels, Canva graphics, caption writing), then we need YOU!

For more information, contact Bethsaida Olds at bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.

Please note that a portfolio, or a folder of your work, will need to be submitted.

There are so many wonderful events happening in Passaic County, and we need photographers to capture it all!

If you have a passion for helping others and experience in photography, or have a passion for it, then this volunteer position is perfect for you!

Contact Bethsaida Olds bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org for more information!

Please note that a portfolio, or a folder of original pictures, would need to be submitted for review.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Assistant Site Coordinators/Interns need to be reasonably computer literate to prepare taxes. All interns must attend a short orientation course and software training. VITA interns and tax preparers become certified with the IRS through the Link and Learn program. All materials needed for the certification process are available online. The certification exams are open book and do not have time limits.

Roles:

Provide free income tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. To establish the greatest degree of public trust, Interns have a responsibility to provide high quality service and uphold the highest of ethical standards. Provide on-site review of all tax returns completed by other VITA preparers at UWPC VITA site. Ensure every customer visiting the site receives top quality service and that the tax returns are error-free.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us unload our inventory to restock our pantries. These deliveries happen 1-2 times a month. Volunteers should expect to lift approximately 50lbs, move the load from the truck to the pantry, and to travel to both pantries to unload the truck. The locations of our pantries are listed below:

Passaic County 4-H is looking to start a gardening club for youth in Passaic County. We are in need of adult volunteers to help facilitate programming. This club would meet at least once a month.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in planning and executing social media campaigns

Identify and track social media coverage

Maintain knowledge of current events and trends within the community

Assist in developing social media strategies for a variety of goals

Amplify website content through social media posts

Assist in developing, organizing, and implementing awareness and giving campaigns

Assist program directors with operational initiatives and member communications. 

SPCDC utilizes the support of volunteers to help package 50-75 grocery bags per day for distribution to families in need. Individuals or groups are able to sign up for an available date or multiple dates (pending availability). This is a great way to engage with your community and help ensure that families have access to healthy and nutritious meals.

The SPCDC -- Emergency Men's Shelter is in need of individuals or groups interested in preparing, dropping-off or serving meals for our homeless residents. Interested parties will schedule an available date, set the menu, purchase the ingredients, prepare, drop-off or provide in-person serving of the meal on the date in question. This is a wonderful activity for corporate groups, families and civic organizations (including youth groups, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, sororities/fraternities, as well as other community organizations).

For available dates, please call 973-710-3900, Ext. 422 (8 a.m. to 4 pm.) OR (973) 710-3900, Ext. 421 (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.). You can also e-mail questions@stpaulscdcnj.org.

*Limited opportunities for in-person meal service is available upon request (Covid-19 Restricted). 

Thank you for your support.

Rebuilding Together North Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes critical home repairs for low-income homeowners with a focus on seniors, veterans, those with physical or developmental disabilities and families with young children.

We have many volunteer opportunities for those who are skilled and unskilled. For a full list of our upcoming volunteer opportunities, please click the link below.

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Educators play a critical role in helping immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship. Facilitator will inform participants of the naturalization process and test and other supplemental classroom-based materials.

Prepare weekly lessons and activities for the naturalization interview and test. Conduct mock interviews with the participants. Track student attendance and progress.

Good writing and communications skills. Able to provide instruction to limited literacy and language populations. Understanding of the diversity of learning styles, cultures, backgrounds and adult-learner needs. 

Flexible. Four hours per week minimum.

Help people understand, speak, read and write Spanish.  Work in small classes at least two to 4 hours a week.

Prepare and facilitate a curriculum following Survival Spanish guidelines.

Friendly and personable. Knowledge of subject-matter and experience facilitating and working with groups.

2 hours a day Flexible schedule.

Provide instruction in signing, or non-verbal, visual communication to those learning as a second language. In addition to English, must be fluent in American Sign Language which has its own grammatical structure and incorporates the use of body language, finger spelling, and signing. Play a role in helping students participate in deaf culture, while enabling communication between deaf and hearing people. Giving non-deaf students the chance to learn sign language and communicate with the deaf community. Good communication and instructional skills and patience. Able to use variety of different computer programs. Sociable, resourceful and able to motivate and inspire students.

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions

Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.

  Have knowledge in word, outlook, and Excel

Each workshop session is 2 hours in the evening, and Saturdays.

Assist students with homework, teach them how to perform the calculations needed to complete their assignments. Teach students various mathematical concepts, processes, and computations.

Instruct students on material needed in order to earn their GED. Teach basic skills encompassing math, science, English, and literature. Help students prepare and study for GED exam. Assess students' readiness to take exam.

1. SERVICES:
Provide one-on-one and group counseling services to senior populations residing at six designated Paterson Public Housing Senior sites as an independent contractor. Assess clinical needs of residents individually referred for support and recommend appropriate resources in response to their needs. Periodically offer support group sessions for no more than 6-12 residents per site on various topics such as stress management, depression, grief, anxiety, or other topics identified through resident feedback. Services are offered based on a schedule of six hours each week.
2. REPORTING:
Contractor is required to maintain a log of activities and attendance sheets for resident participation in any services provided. Invoices are required monthly along with backup documentation.
3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidate must provide Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensing as certified by the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Must pass both drug screening and criminal background check.
• Provide at least two professional letters of reference from agency, organizations or government establishments verifying your professional work ethics

Summer is a great time to join our volunteer team!  We are seeking interns and volunteers to help with our Mobile Success program which provides seniors and their families with assistance in navigating the various services available to meet the needs of our senior citizens. 

Assist senior one-on-one with services, including but not limited to healthcare, insurance, social services, referrals, filling out forms, translation and other community resources. Help develop educational workshops, life skills and enrichment activities including health, nutrition, fitness, arts & craft, etc. Assist designing monthly calendars and fliers, as well as bulletin boards. Ability to handle other duties as requested.

Will be reading to the students on a basic level and be challenged to have the students read on their own to help them develop their literacy skills. Use different type of learning techniques to engage participants meet their objectives and outlines.  

Prepare lessons and facilitate workshop. Must have experience with the topic they are presenting and cannot promote a for-profit business. Curriculum and materials are provided.

Educators play a critical role in helping immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship. Facilitator will inform participants of the naturalization process and test and other supplemental classroom-based materials

Prepare weekly lessons and activities for the naturalization interview and test. Conduct mock interviews with the participants. Track student attendance and progress

Driver Education facilitator performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.

Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation. Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning. Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.

The ideal candidate will possess an upbeat attitude with a pleasing phone voice. They must be able to work under pressure and make visitors feel appreciated and important. The candidate must dress professionally, have professional phone etiquette and image, and always maintain a professional demeanor. 

Greet public, answer/directs incoming calls, answer questions about NDFSC, light office work, direct questions to appropriate staff person or program, maintain reception area neatly and orderly.

Help foreign-born residents to understand, speak, read and write English.  Work in small classes at least two to 4 hours a week.

Prepare and facilitate a curriculum following Survival English guidelines.

Will assist the New Destiny FSC team in holding and hosting Special Events.   Planning and executing fundraising events, raising money to maintain and improve New Destiny FSC services.  Training and instructions for special events will either be delivered via email in advance or on the day of the training depending on the event.

Commit only to the physical activities within your ability.  Be punctual to all New Destiny events.  Assist in the set up and cleanup of events.  Register and direct participants, answering questions and maintaining accurate records.  Should be flexible to assist wherever needed for event.  

Under supervision of Strategic Communications Manager, Graphic Designer will coordinate New Destiny’s website platform, establish communication and marketing plan, generate engaging media content, and present and lead new initiatives to increase visibility and participation in events, programs, and services. Design posters, brochures, flyers and other materials for New Destiny.

v  Wordpress platform maintenance

v  Create media content respective to platform audience

v  Create marketing and advertising tools

v  create, maintain, and implement media campaigns for fundraising

v  Increase the audience and visibility of New Destiny via website.

v  Communicate with audience via email or subscriptions

Perform other duties as requested

Commit to exposing our children to the art of music

Commit only to the physical activities within your ability.  Be punctual to all New Destiny events.  Assist in the set up and cleanup of events.  Register and direct participants, answering questions and maintaining accurate records.  Perform other duties as requested.  

Provide instruction in signing, or non-verbal, visual communication to those learning as a second language. In addition to English, must be fluent in American Sign Language which has its own grammatical structure and incorporates the use of body language, finger spelling, and signing. 

Play a role in helping students participate in deaf culture, while enabling communication between deaf and hearing people. Giving non-deaf students the chance to learn sign language and communicate with the deaf community.

Teach participants how to manage money by preparing a personal spending plan and identifying ways to decrease spending and increase income.

Be able to teach students how to track their daily spending habits. Teach how to prepare a budget. Be able to teach how to identify to decrease spending and recognize how to create a plan to achieve financial goals.

Under supervision of Strategic Communications Manager, Social Media Support Intern will coordinate New Destiny’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), establish social media communication and marketing plan, generate engaging social media content, and present and lead new initiatives to increase visibility and participation in events, programs, and services.

Perform other duties as requested

Mentoring is a powerful personal and career development tool that can enable the mentee to achieve or hopefully even exceed their life's goals and aspirations. We are searching for caring, loving, and patient mentors who can make a difference in our graduates lives by guiding them on attaining their immediate and long term goals while they continue to grow as a confident role model for their families.

Mentors:

Mentors will meet with their mentees once a week preferably on Wednesday mornings, However it may also be anytime the center is open. 

We are searching for Volunteers that have a love of children and enjoy working with them.The days needed are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. You can do all three days or pick the days that you are available. Must have experience working with children. Children ages range from newborn - preschool age.