Civic Engagement
Asbury United Methodist Church
Address
1213 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Rev. Stafford Miller
Phone Number
609-348-1941
asburyumcac@gmail.com
Organization's Website
https://asburyumcac.org/
Brief Description of Organization
Community Based Program
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic City Arts Foundation
Address
1535 Bacharach Blvd Ste 284, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Kate O'Malley
Phone Number
856-217-1823
kate@atlanticcityartsfoundation.org
Organization's Website
atlanticcityartsfoundation.org
Brief Description of Organization
Independent non-profit focused on public arts in AC.
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic County Historical Society
Address
907 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Contact Person
Kathy Fritz
Phone Number
609-927-5218
achsinfo@comcast.net
Organization's Website
www.atlanticcountyhistoricalsocietynj.org
Brief Description of Organization
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the local history and genealogy of 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
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Address
17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton, NJ, 08088
Contact Person
Heidi Yeh
Phone Number
609-859-8860 ext 122
heidi@pinelandsalliance.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
PPA is the leading voice for protecting the natural and cultural resources of the New Jersey Pinelands. PPA is the primary 'watch-dog' of all activity at the Pinelands Commission and works to educate residents on civic engagement with their municipal and state government. We are pioneering efforts to create more accessible recreation opportunities for those with disabilities through our "Pinelands is for Everyone" initiative. We do the hands-on work needed to keep the Pinelands clean by hosting clean-up events and we facilitate the expansion of green stormwater infrastructure. Through close partnerships with the Hammonton Health Coalition and the Opportunity League of Burlington City, we work to further wellness in underserved communities both inside and outside of the Pinelands.
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
The duties and responsibilities of the Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections and Commissioner of Elections are extensive and wide ranging. They include responsibility for the supervision of all elections in Atlantic County, the custody and maintenance of voter records, voter registration, and the custody and maintenance of voting machines. This office is also responsible for enforcement of all election laws and ensuring compliance with the National Voting Rights Act.
Transportation Provided
No
The Petey Greene Program
Address
22 Stockton St. Princeton, NJ, 08540
Contact Person
Reggie Gaines
Phone Number
732-318-1527
rgaines@peteygreene.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Prison and Reentry Education through tutoring
Transportation Provided
Yes
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
Eastern Service Workers Association
Address
53 E Washington Ave. Pleasantvile, NJ, 08232
Contact Person
John Sherfey
Phone Number
609-646-9814
Call them directly
Brief Description of Organization
Helps the community with a variety of issues, focusing on those who are low income. We hold clothing and food drives, provides free medical services, legal advice and various other types of assistance. Eastern Service Workers is a great organization for someone who doesn't have a lot of volunteering experience. They are able to train and onboard volunteers quickly and easily and they work on weekdays, weeknights and weekends. They will train people to advocates and canvassers.
Transportation Provided
No
Atlantic County Library- Mays Landing Branch
Address
40 Farragut Ave. Mays Landing, NJ, 08330
Contact Person
Tiffanie Haynes
Phone Number
609-625-2776
Call directly or contact through website
Organization's Website
https://www.atlanticlibrary.org/mays_landing_branch
Brief Description of Organization
Our library system includes ten branches located throughout Atlantic County. In addition, ACLS operates a reading center in Buena Township, maintains a collection at Atlantic Cape Community College, offers a Books By Mail service, and participates in the Interlibrary Loan program. All branches are now operating at pre-pandemic hours under the guidance of State and County directives. Following CDC guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACLS also expanded in person services to our community and installed self-checkout kiosks at our branches. Branches continued to offer curbside pickup and patrons were encouraged to place holds through ACLS' online catalog or our mobile app. Recognizing the necessity of online content that is available 24/7, ACLS continued to enhance our digital media and databases. This include a subscription to Hoopla which provides even more audio and visual titles for patrons as well as procuring online training services like Mometrix and Northstar. An online application procedure makes it possible to register new accounts thus facilitating accessibility to our digital services.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Apply through the website, directly to your county and go through a background check
Atlantic County Library- Ventnor Branch
Address
6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406
Contact Person
Jaimie Vigue
Phone Number
609-823-4614
Call directly or contact through website
Organization's Website
https://www.atlanticlibrary.org/ventnor_branch
Brief Description of Organization
Our library system includes ten branches located throughout Atlantic County. In addition, ACLS operates a reading center in Buena Township, maintains a collection at Atlantic Cape Community College, offers a Books By Mail service, and participates in the Interlibrary Loan program. All branches are now operating at pre-pandemic hours under the guidance of State and County directives. Following CDC guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACLS also expanded in person services to our community and installed self-checkout kiosks at our branches. Branches continued to offer curbside pickup and patrons were encouraged to place holds through ACLS' online catalog or our mobile app. Recognizing the necessity of online content that is available 24/7, ACLS continued to enhance our digital media and databases. This include a subscription to Hoopla which provides even more audio and visual titles for patrons as well as procuring online training services like Mometrix and Northstar. An online application procedure makes it possible to register new accounts thus facilitating accessibility to our digital services.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Apply through the website, directly to your county and go through a background check
WLFR 91.7 FM Radio
Address
Campus Center, Suite 205 Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Contact Person
N/A
Phone Number
609-652-4781
WLFRoffice@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
WLFR is the FM radio station licensed to Stockton University and can be found at 91.7 on your FM dial. We take pride in our diversity of music and shows and strive to bring you programming not found on commercial stations.
Transportation Provided
On Campus
St. Francis Community Center
Address
400 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, NJ, 08008
Contact Person
N/A
Phone Number
609-494-8861 ext. 118
mdibella@stfrancislbi.org
Organization's Website
https://www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/volunteer
Brief Description of Organization
Founded in 1972, Long Beach Island Community Center, Inc. (LBICC), known as St. Francis Community Center, offers a wide variety of services and programs aimed at meeting the needs of residents of Ocean County, regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, religious affiliation, handicapping condition or socioeconomic status. Services offered include: Preschool; Senior Center; Aquatic Center; Counseling Center; Family Support Services, Youth Program; Educational Support Services; Recreation Program; Volunteer Program and many Special Events.
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
The Argo Newspaper
Address
Campus Center 212D, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205
Contact Person
Elizabeth Myers
Phone Number
609-652-4560
stocktonargo@gmail.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We are Stockton University's independent, student-led and operated newspaper since 1971. We publish 12 issues a semester and accept submissions from the Stockton student body.
Transportation Provided
No
Museum of Cape May County
Address
504 North Route 9, Cape May Court House NJ, 08210
Contact Person
Bobbi Hornbeck
Phone Number
609-465-3535
bobbi.hornbeck@stokton.edu or cmchgsmuseum@gmail.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
The Museum of Cape May County is home to the Cresse-Holmes House museum, locally relevant historic artifacts such as women's stitch samplers and maritime paraphernalia, as well as an extensive library with historic texts, photographs, newspapers, genealogical data, and other resources relevant to Cape May County history.
Transportation Provided
No
Levine Staller
Address
3030 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Ben Zeltner
Phone Number
609-348-1300
bzeltner@levinestaller.com
Organization's Website
https://www.levinestaller.com/
Brief Description of Organization
Mid-size law firm specializing in real estate, tax, estate and litigation matters
Transportation Provided
No
Naturalization Classes
Address
3711 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Dr. Merydawilda Colón
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
The SCCESL offers free, in-person naturalization classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Scarpa Academic Center on the Atlantic City campus. Class materials are provided by the Community Relations Officer of USCIS Newark District, and also derived from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Website, under Citizenship Resource Center, at www.uscis.gov/citizenship.
Transportation Provided
On Campus
Additional Information
If you wish to participate in this program, please e-mail SCCESL@stockton.edu or contact Dr. Merydawilda Colón at 609.652.4535.
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
Computer and Internet Classes
Address
3711 Atlantic Ave, 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
Every other Wednesday on Stockton's Atlantic City Campus, the SCCESL offers free classes to the residents in Atlantic City to learn functions on their computer, about how to search for jobs and upload resumes, find information from the school system and communicate with the school, learn about Stockton University, to learn about Social Media, and to know if internet pages may be fake.
Transportation Provided
On Stockton Campus