Children
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern
Address
40 Brace Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Contact Person
Lori Wolfhope
Phone Number
856-795-1560 ext 202
lwolfhope@gscsnj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We build girls of courage, confidence, character, who make the world a better place.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Second Location in Egg Harbor Township
Ocean County Family Support Organization
Address
36 Washington St, 2nd Floor, Toms River, NJ 08753
Contact Person
Denise Coraggio
Phone Number
732-569-6334
denise.coraggio@oceanfso.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We offer peer support to parents and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral, development, mental health and substance use challenges.
Transportation Provided
No
Center for Family Services - Egg Harbor Township
Address
3073 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234
Contact Person
Kirsten Souder or Cassandra Shellhorn
Phone Number
609-437-8792 or 609-867-9341
kirsten.souder@centerffs.org or cassandra.shellhorn@centerffs.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Non-profit organization that is the home to multiple programs, such as Parents as Teachers, Kinship Navigator, SAIF, and more.
Transportation Provided
No
Center for Family Services - Blackwood
Address
1324 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood NJ 08021
Contact Person
Nicole Sheppard
Phone Number
856-916-8532
nsheppard@centerffs.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider offering a strong and innovative continuum of care with comprehensive and evidence-based services. The top workplace team at Center For Family Services has a professional commitment to high-quality services. Dedicated employees balance best practice and cutting edge approaches, providing personalized and compassionate care with a goal to help each person reach their full potential.
Transportation Provided
No
Inland Family Success Center
Address
3050 Spruce Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
Angela Collado
Phone Number
609-569-0376
angela.collado@centerffs.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Community based organization that provides supportive services and resources to families and individuals in Atlantic County.
Transportation Provided
No
Allies in Caring
Address
100 South Second St. Millville, NJ, 08332
Contact Person
Copelia Morales
Phone Number
609-351-1188
cramos@alliesincaring.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Mental health/Wellness hub
Transportation Provided
No
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
Address
120 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Township, NJ, 08008
Contact Person
Daniella Kerner
Phone Number
609-494-1241
dkerner@lbifoundation.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Arts & Sciences
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Non Profit - Founded in 1948
Harbor School
Address
240B Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Contact Person
Amy Brandon
Phone Number
732-544-9394
brandona@harborschool.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Special Needs Private School
Transportation Provided
No
Special Olympics New Jersey
Address
1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
Contact Person
Linda Cobb
Phone Number
(609) 647-7464
director-area08@sonj.org
Organization's Website
https://www.sonj.org/volunteer/events/
Brief Description of Organization
We provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Mostly one day events, no long term service opportunities are available
Garden State Academy
Address
3393 Bargaintown Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
Andrea Keating
Phone Number
609-241-1304
akeating@gardenstateacademy.com
Organization's Website
https://www.gardenstateacademy.com/
Brief Description of Organization
Garden State Academy is a private preschool in Galloway and Egg Harbor Township. We service infants through Kindergarten and utilize play-based and Montessori approaches. We also have a Blossom and Bloom Therapy program for students with special needs. We have full-time Therapists and Early Childhood Special Educators on staff.
Transportation Provided
No
American Littoral Society
Address
18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ, 07732
Contact Person
Lindsay McNamara
Phone Number
848-303-5032
lindsay@littoralsociety.org
Organization's Website
https://www.littoralsociety.org/
Brief Description of Organization
The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.
Transportation Provided
No
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Address
621 W. White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, NJ, 08215
Contact Person
Madeline Bell
Phone Number
215-590-1000
Volunteers@CHOP.edu
Organization's Website
https://www.chop.edu/giving/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities
Brief Description of Organization
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Volunteers must apply through our website
4H in Atlantic County
Address
3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Contact Person
N/A
Phone Number
609-625-0056
N/A
Organization's Website
https://ac4hfair.org/4-h-clubs/
Brief Description of Organization
4-H is a youth development organization that serves more than 6.5 million youth nationwide and more than 55,000 locally in New Jersey.
Atlantic County 4-H Clubs offer youth in grades K–13 (one year out of high school) the opportunity to learn about life skills.
4-H members practice the Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development by focusing on Generosity towards the community, Belonging in an organization, Mastery of Skill in their project area, and Independence in decision making.
Transportation Provided
No
4H in Ocean County
Address
1623 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Contact Person
N/A
Phone Number
732-349-1227
N/A
Organization's Website
https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/
Brief Description of Organization
Ocean County 4‑H uses a learn-by-doing approach that enables youth to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.
The goals of the 4‑H Youth Development Program are to: Provide quality informal education programs for youth in grades K–13, encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development in youth, strengthen the skills of adults working with youth, improve community partnerships and collaborations
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic County Government
Address
1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Elizabeth D'Ancona
Phone Number
(609) 343-2212
dancona_elizabeth@aclink.org
Organization's Website
https://www.atlantic-county.org/
Brief Description of Organization
Local Government
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization
Address
950 Tilton Road, Suite #108, Northfield, NJ 08225
Contact Person
Maria Williams
Phone Number
609-335-5572
mwilliams@acfamsupport.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We provide support, education and advocacy to caregivers have children with mental, emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
The times they'd need help are during the workday or on some evenings.
Atlantic City Day Nursery
Address
101 N Boston Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Alice Armstrong
Phone Number
609-345-3569
acdn@comcast.net
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We are a daycare and preschool program located int Atlantic City NJ. We accept children from 6 weeks of age to 6 years of age. We are open from 7:30-5:30p.m. We accept subsidy funding and cash tuition. We are a licensed program and we are a GNJK- Grow NJ Kids rated center with a 3 star rating.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
I only have 1 staff member with a Bachelor's degree . My Prekgn classroom is available for observation.
Atlantic Prevention Resources
Address
626 Shore Rd. Absecon, NJ, 08201
Contact Person
Kathleen A. McFadden
Phone Number
609 204-3862
kmcfadden@atlprev.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Atlantic Prevention Resources prides itself on providing the best substance abuse and violence prevention programming in Atlantic City. APR’s programs are outcome based, and designed specifically for the intended audience using the most recent research.
Prevention programs are available for any age group, from preschool-aged children to senior adults. As a public service, APR also provides free, confidential referrals and information to individuals and families suffering from the effects of substance abuse or in need of resources for help with issues they may be experiencing. Our coalition,
Join Together Atlantic County (JTAC) – whose mission is to prevent, reduce, and/or delay substance abuse among youth of Atlantic County in a long term and sustainable manner. JTAC is comprised of partners with key players in the community.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
We typically have Public Health interns and have worked extensively for years with Tara Crowell.
C.R.O.P.S. (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces)
Address
PO Box 256, Linwood NJ 08221
Contact Person
Alexis Flack
Phone Number
215-880-0920
aflack@cropsnj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Nonprofit facilitating growth by creating new experiences and spaces that empower healthy, connected communities. Through farmers markets, community gardens, advocacy, education, and a wide-range of programming, CROPS plants seeds to enable individuals to come together so everyone may reap the benefits for years to come.
Transportation Provided
No
South Jersey Field of Dreams
Address
1000 Morton Ave. Absecon, NJ 08201
Contact Person
Ryan Flick
Phone Number
609-432-7842
ryanflick28@gmail.com
Organization's Website
www.southjerseyfieldofdreams.com
Brief Description of Organization
The South Jersey Field of Dreams is a baseball league and recreational facility designed specifically for physically and mentally disabled children and adults. Fall games are scheduled for 4 weeks in Sept/Oct and our Spring season begins in April.
Transportation Provided
No
Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center
Address
1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Contact Person
Lisa Rumer
Phone Number
609-525-9317
lrumer@ocnj.us
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Aquatic & Fitness Center is a City of Ocean City Department. It has a pool, gym, and exercise classes. also the host to the OCNJ Race Event Series.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Children's swim Lesson & fitness class volunteers would be welcome.
AtlantiCare Buena Teen & Youth Center
Address
125 Weymouth Road, Buena, NJ 08310
Contact Person
Laura Engelmann
Phone Number
609-204-0922
lengelmann@atlanticare.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
AtlantiCare Buena Teen & Youth Centers are 2 of the 87 School Based Youth Services Programs in NJ. Funded by the NJ Division of Children & Families, centers operated within the walls of the school (Buena Regional High School & Middle School), providing access to emotional, academic & employment services during the school day. Our team consists of program director, licensed therapist and youth development specialist.
Transportation Provided
Yes
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey
Address
305 Bond Street, 2nd Floor, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712
Contact Person
Mikki-Jean Burzon
Phone Number
732-447-9144
mburzon@mentornj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) is making a positive difference in the lives of children through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. BBBSCNNJ empowers children to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent, and caring individuals. BBBSCNNJ currently represents 10 counties in New Jersey, including Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. For more information on becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister or to donate, visit: www.mentornj.org.
Transportation Provided
No
Alpha School
Address
935 Bennetts Mills Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527
Contact Person
John Gonzalez
Phone Number
732-370-1150
Gonzalezj@alphaschool.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Private school for children with disabilities ages 5-21
Transportation Provided
No
Ducktown Community Development Corp.
Address
2200 Fairmount Ave, Studio 9, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Michael Cagno
Phone Number
856-982-6199
Acducktown@gmail.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Community development, social change, economic mobility
Transportation Provided
No
Homework Completion Program at the Pleasantville Library
Address
33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Pleasantville, NJ, 08232
Contact Person
Dr. Merydawilda Colón
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
From Monday to Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, volunteers from SCCESL and the PPD tutor a small number of children at the City of Pleasantville meeting room in the Pleasantville Branch of the Atlantic County Public Library System. The program is a collaboration between the SCCESL, the Pleasantville Police Department (PPD), and the City of Pleasantville. The primary goal of the Homework Completion Program is to engage children in their schoolwork and offer children a vision into the potential of a future college education. The program is also meant to foster trust in local police officers.
Transportation Provided
No
Homework Completion Program at Brigantine Homes
Address
1062 Brigantine Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Heather Swenson Brilla
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
On Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, volunteers from SCCESL and the ACPD tutor youth in the community room. The program is a collaboration between the SCCESL, the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD), and the Atlantic City Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Agency. The primary goal of the Homework Completion Program is to engage children in their schoolwork and offer children a vision into the potential of a future college education. The program is also meant to foster trust in local police officers.
Transportation Provided
Yes, but transportation is extremely limited
Stanley Holmes Homework Completion Program
Address
1539 Adriatic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Patricia Collins
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
From Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, volunteers from SCCESL and the ACPD tutor youth in the community room. The program is a collaboration between the SCCESL, the Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD), and the Atlantic City Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Agency. The primary goal of the Homework Completion Program is to engage children in their schoolwork and offer children a vision into the potential of a future college education. The program is also meant to foster trust in local police officers.
Transportation Provided
Yes
Stafford Township Recreation Department
Address
260 E. Bay Avenue Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Contact Person
Jason Hazelton, Director
Phone Number
609-597-1000
jhazelton@staffordnj.gov
Organization's Website
https://www.staffordnj.gov/220/Recreation
Brief Description of Organization
The mission of the Stafford Township Recreation Department is to fulfill the recreational needs of the community and to develop a variety of quality programs that fit and address these needs. We offer a full range of programs and events for residents of all ages.
The staff is dedicated to this mission and with the support of Mayor and Council diverse recreational programs and leisure services are offered which enhance the physical, social and cultural growth of all residents. Your recreation department is committed to providing professional leadership and well-supervised age appropriate activities at affordable prices at convenient times and locations.
Summer Programs, Special Events, Senior Programs, and Athletic Associations are just a part of what we do to enhance and improve the quality of life for Stafford residents, while promoting citizen involvement and helping to build a strong sense of community.
Transportation Provided
No