YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN CAMDEN COUNTY
(Last Updated 1/19/2024)
VOLUNTEER DIRECTORIES
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- Camden ResourceNet - Resources for Children and Families in Camden County
https://www.camdenresourcenet.org/community-services/community-centers/volunteer-opportunities/
- Volunteer Center of South Jersey
https://sjvolunteers.org/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
South Jersey Land and Water Trust (SJLWT)
About:
The South Jersey Land and Water Trust is a non-profit 501(c)(3) conservation organization. They work to protect and preserve the land and water resources of southern New Jersey, by preserving open space and farmland, hosting educational workshops, installing stream buffers and rain gardens, and more.
There are three major volunteer groups at SJLWT. They are as follows:
- Cleanup Crew: Picks up debris around various parks and natural habitats in New Jersey.
- Stream Team: Protects the water around New Jersey, testing local streams to evaluate their water quality. They also offer training opportunities for those new to stream testing.
- OCP Team: Builds trails, picks up debris, and works on various habitat-protection projects at the Oldmans Creek Preserve.
There are also “general volunteer” opportunities.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: 10+
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact person:
DoSomething.org
About:
As one of the largest nonprofits exclusively for young people and social change, DoSomething has activated millions of young people in every U.S. area code and 189 countries to take action to improve their communities.
They have both in-person and online volunteer, social change, and civic action campaigns, all research-backed and created by DoSomething staff experts.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Must be at least 13 years of age, and target ages range 13-25. Some scholarship opportunities are only available in this age range, although participation in volunteer activities has no age limit other than being at least 13 years of age.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact Info:
- Organizer: DeNora Getachew
- Email: volunteer@dosomething.org
- Phone: (212)-254-2390
About:
The Food Bank provides food to people in need, teaches them to eat nutritiously, and helps them to find sustainable ways to improve their lives. They divide their volunteer opportunities up as follows:
- Warehouse On-Site Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers assist with packing and sorting donated food with projects including assembling boxed food for the Senior Program and repacking donated food for agency delivery. These opportunities take place in the FBSJ Warehouse.
- Distribution Off-Site Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers may assist with distributing food at FBSJ distributions sites throughout the four-county service area such as the Hope Mobiles, Pop-Up Pantries and even assisting Partner Agencies. Volunteers assist with unloading, setting up distribution sites, and loading food for recipients.
- Programs, Office, and Event Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are also needed to assist throughout the Food Bank of South Jersey’s programs and operations in a variety of activities including:
- Health and Wellness Department
- The SNAP Education outreach team
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program team
- Special Events and assisting various programs in the office
- Additionally, FBSJ needs volunteers interested in utilizing their knowledge and skills through Skills-Based volunteering opportunities.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: 13 years or older and volunteers 13 – 17 must have a parent, guardian, or chaperone present during volunteer activities.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round. Evenings currently not available. Weekends limited to as-needed basis.
- Contact Info: gtieyah@foodbanksj.org
About:
The Humane Society of Camden County, Inc. (HSCC) is now a no kill facility and a selective admission shelter, meaning we take in certain adoptable animals surrendered by their owners. They only accept pets that fit their criteria and based on their capacity and resources. They do not take in or house stray animals.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Junior Volunteers will be accepted at 14 years of age. Junior volunteers ages 14-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round, as needed.
- Contact Info: Mrs. Jennifer Hutchinson at: hsccvolunteerwithme@gmail.com
About: **Email tlockett@virtua.org for the application process.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Junior volunteers are ages 14-18.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Varies
- Contact info/person:
- Virtua Berlin and Virtua Voorhees – 856-247-3660
- Virtua Marlton – 856-355-6659
- Virtua Mt. Holly – 609-914-7073
- Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes and Virtua Camden – 856-757-3784
- Virtua Willingboro – 609-835-3045
The coordinator of one of the above locations will review their automated application process with you and the available assignments depending on your interests. Prior to starting, you will be scheduled to attend an orientation and trained in the department to which you are assigned.
About:
Provides temporary housing and resources to families with children receiving medical treatment in hospitals away from their permanent homes. Volunteers can:
- Cook meals
- Assist in hospital Family Rooms
- Provide evening activities for families
- Hold Wish List drives
- Take part in House projects throughout the year
Teen Advisory Council
A council of 9th-12th grade students from local South Jersey high schools come together to support families with critically ill and injured children. They have a “Board” with elected Officers and Committees such as Marketing and Development; they get a taste of what it is like to be on the Board of a non-profit. They learn valuable life skills that can’t be taught but must be experienced. South Jersey’s T-A-C members fundraise, cook meals, and organize activities for visiting pediatric patients and their caregivers. They also host an annual bowling event, Spare Some Love, with which they raise enough money to Sponsor the Telethon and a room at RMHSNJ.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Varies; To be considered to be a member of TAC you must be entering 9th thru 11th grade.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Both
- Contact Info:
- Applications for Teen Advisory Council must be submitted by March 30th to be able to participate in the next school year. Applications for the 2023/24 school year are no longer being accepted. Check back in January of next year to apply for the 2024/25 school year. For more info, contact the Teen Advisory Council Advisor, Dorothy Lucca at dorothy@rmhsnj.org.
About:
The largest emergency food provider in Camden, NJ. They also have a Culinary and Baking Arts Employment Training Course that operates concurrently for 15 weeks, three times per year. The program includes classroom instruction in culinary/baking arts, plus ServSafe certification training, like skills, financial literacy, and interviewing skills training. Graduates are assisted with job placement.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: All volunteers on site must be at least 16 years old.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Meals to go are packed currently, and their dining room will open on March 1, which will require more volunteers.
- Contact Info:
- email alex@cathedralkitchen.org
About:
Camden County Habitat for Humanity offers programs for people in need of affordable homeownership opportunities and works to eliminate barriers to a better, healthier, more financially stable life. They collaborate with volunteers, municipal governments, local businesses, mission driven organizations and partner families.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Varies; The minimum age to volunteer on our construction site is 16 years old. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian and may not use power tools.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact Info: Laura Van Booven
Jewish Federation of South Jersey
https://www.jewishsouthjersey.org/volunteer
About:
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and their agencies support those in need. They work within the community to serve vulnerable populations, locally and around the world. This includes older adults, special needs, family and youth social services, as well as work to build and maintain relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes, multiple:
- Teen Community Projects: Students participate in hands-on projects while learning about their community’s needs. They can deliver food for the holidays, coordinate and participate in food drives, become friendly visitors, facilitate Shabbat services at residential facilities, and share skills and talents with young adults who have special needs and seniors.
- Teachers' Helpers: Preschool classrooms often require an extra set of hands. Volunteers help with various tasks, depending on the needs of the teacher. Teen volunteers welcome!
- Summer Interns at The Voice (Teen Opportunity): Write stories and learn about the newspaper business.
- "Bite Size" Community-Wide Service Projects: Be a volunteer in action and join us for a variety of “bite size” community-wide service opportunities that take place throughout the year. It’s something you can do in small increments, or even once a year, to make an impact on the community around you. This is a wonderful opportunity for families.
- Age Requirements: Varies; there are many across the federation and their family agencies.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Both
- Contact Info: Lauren Rubinson
About:
The Salvation Army provides a variety of services, including combatting hunger, providing housing, breaking the cycle of poverty, providing support to veterans, people who are incarcerated, people battling addiction, helping survivors of natural disasters, and providing support to youths and senior citizens.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes; volunteer opportunities for families as well.
- Age Requirements: Some positions accept minor volunteers with written parental permission or accompanied by an adult.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Varies
- Contact person: Application process is available online
Center for Family Services
https://www.centerffs.org/promise-neighborhood/volunteer
About:
Center For Family Services offers a comprehensive continuum of care and a broad range of services to best meet the current and changing needs across the New Jersey community. Services include addiction recovery, behavioral health, family support, early childhood development and education, trauma and victim response, and workforce development.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Must be 18 or older with reliable transportation.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact Info:
About:
Literacy Volunteers of Camden County (LVCC) provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring to Camden County adults at the lowest literacy levels. Tutoring is learner-centered and goal-oriented, geared toward the needs of each individual student.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact Info: Susan Mulholland
- Email: smulholland@camdencountylibrary.org
SERV (Services Empowering Rights of Victims)
https://www.centerffs.org/serv/volunteer-serv
About:
Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) provides support to victims and survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Support is offered for the survivor and those close to them through 24/7 hotlines, online chat, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, safe housing, education, and counseling and support groups.
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: 18+, with their own transportation. Requires certification, which is a 5-week process that takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Year-round
- Contact Info:Deneene Ford
About:
The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring and contributing citizens of the world.
- The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to:
- Provide informal, educational programs for youth in grades K–13 (one year out of high school)
- Encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development in youth
- Strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training
- Improve community partnerships and collaborations
- Volunteer opportunities for youth: Yes
- Age Requirements: 21+ in assisting with conducting educational clubs for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school)
- Opportunities year-round or seasonal: Both
- Contact Info: Sharon Kinsey
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