Health and Wellness
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Address
6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
CJ Cicchino
Phone Number
609-300-6729
ccicchino@cfbnj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We provide Food, Help and Hope to the 70,000 food insecure residents of Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties.
Transportation Provided
No
Journey Hospice
Address
6712 Washington Ave. Suite 302, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
Beth Gebhart
Phone Number
609-760-6073
mquick@gtnj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Journey Hospice provides compassionate hospice and palliative care with a focus on each patient's integrity and dignity. From emotional support and holistic healing for patients to education and counseling for families, Journey provides comfort and peace of mind to everyone it serves.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
You will receive reimbursement for your mileage
Mental Health Association NJ in Atlantic County
Address
4 E Jimmie Leeds Rd #8, Galloway, NJ 08205
Contact Person
Carolyn Quinn
Phone Number
609-652-3800
Cquinn@mhanj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Community mental health nonprofit that works to bring support education & advocacy to the community.
Transportation Provided
No
New Jersey Forest Service
Address
495 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson Twp. NJ 08527
Contact Person
Jane Mattson
Phone Number
732-928-2360
jane.mattson@dep.nj.gov
Organization's Website
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/index.html
Brief Description of Organization
The NJ Forest Service offers outdoor education programs for the general public and for schools. Our property has a visitor center, classroom and hiking trails on 840-acres of forestland, the Toms River and a tree nursery with greenhouses.
Transportation Provided
No
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
Address
318 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway, NJ, 08201
Contact Person
Krystal Moir
Phone Number
609-383-8668 ext. 103
krystal.moir@helpinghandbehavioralhealth.com
Organization's Website
helpinghandbehavioralhealth.com
Brief Description of Organization
Community mental health agency
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
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
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 City Rescue Mission
Address
2009 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Contact Person
Michael Heston
Phone Number
609-547-9976
volunteer@acrescuemission.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We are the homeless shelter serving Atlantic City for the past 60 years.
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
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
Compassionate Care Hospice
Address
1201 New Rd Suite 139, Linwood, NJ, 08221
Contact Person
Diana Irace
Phone Number
225-612-0180
amedisysvolprograms@amedisys.com
Organization's Website
https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/volunteers-and-donations/
Brief Description of Organization
We provide high-quality hospice care in Linwood, wherever you call home. Hospice care gives people facing a terminal illness comfort and a better quality of life. Your personalized care plan may include nursing care, pain and symptom management, hospice aides, emotional and spiritual support, and more. We’re here for you 24/7, with a strong commitment to quality and patient satisfaction. We’re also here for your loved ones, offering social work services, respite care and bereavement counseling. Hospice costs are usually 100% covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance for eligible patients.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Please contact Diana Irace before volunteering to find the best experience for you.
Covenant House NJ
Address
Atlantic City, Newark, Elizabeth, Montclair, Asbury Park
Contact Person
Kirsten Corley
Phone Number
908-577-7771
Kcorley@covenanthouse.org
Organization's Website
N/A
Brief Description of Organization
Helps youth facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking.
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
American Red Cross
Address
Doughboy Loop & 8th St, Fort Dix, NJ 08640
Contact Person
Amy Nyangena
Phone Number
843-847-0099
joinnj@redcross.org
Organization's Website
https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html#step1
Brief Description of Organization
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
Volunteers must call Amy to get placed on a case by case basis.
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
Active Minds
Address
101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Contact Person
Jared Lombardi
Phone Number
609-369-0836
lombardj@go.stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/activeminds
Brief Description of Organization
Improving the mental well-being of the Stockton community through engaging activities and events.
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.
NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Address
415 West Landis Avenue, Suite 100, Vineland, NJ 08360
Contact Person
Denise Davis, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number
856-462-0084
ddavis@njhealthteam.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
NJ Health meets the needs of patients in South Jersey
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
This is an ideal opportunity for people who enjoy making a difference in the lives of our patients and families. Training is provided.
Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club
Address
700 New Road, Linwood, NJ 08221
Contact Person
Kasey D'Arcangelo, MSW, LSW
Phone Number
609-926-2699
kasey@cscnj.org
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
We provide free psychosocial support for those affected by cancer in the form of weekly support groups and additional programming ranging from educational lectures, workshops, creative classes, and exercise classes.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
We are limited in volunteer opportunities since the pandemic, but our needs do change throughout the year.
Optimal Health Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
Address
6106 Black Horse Pike, Suite A3, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Contact Person
Catherine Ricciardi
Phone Number
609-415-2821
info@optimalhealth.fit
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Our Mission Is Clear - To provide the highest quality of evidence-based conservative care, utilizing advanced techniques in both the chiropractic & physical therapy professions. To help patients move better so they can feel better & perform better.
Transportation Provided
No
Body in Balance Physical Therapy LLC
Address
314 Central Ave STE2A, Linwood, NJ 08221
Contact Person
Eleanor Hagan
Phone Number
609-365-8499
ellie@bodyinbalancerehab.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Transportation Provided
No
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Address
PO Box 2, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
Contact Person
N/A
Phone Number
609-741-5125
NAMI1557@comcast.net
Organization's Website
https://namiacm.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Brief Description of Organization
NAMI of Atlantic / Cape May is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
Transportation Provided
No
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
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
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
Westminister Food Distribution
Address
2015 Morningside Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Shawn Cooper
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
Stockton student volunteers which include Bonner Leaders, Student Fellows, and EOF students (from the Atlantic City and Galloway campuses) supported the operation of the monthly food SCCESL Hunger Initiatives distribution events of the Westminister Christian Worship Center of Atlantic City, NJ, which is managed by their minister, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon. Nearly 1,110 families per month have been served.
Transportation Provided
No
Social Hour
Address
Various locations in Atlantic City and Pleasantville depending on location
Contact Person
Patricia Collins
Phone Number
609-652-4256
sccesl@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/engagement/
Brief Description of Organization
The Social Hour with Older Adults is a collaboration between the SCCESL and the Atlantic City Housing Authority. The program offers the opportunity for older adults to engage with Stockton student volunteers to play checkers, chess, cards, bingo, and dominoes.
Transportation Provided
No
MudGirls Studios
Address
10 N Mississippi, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401
Contact Person
Dorrie Papademtriou
Phone Number
609-457-8757
mudgirlsstudios@gmail.com
Organization's Website
Brief Description of Organization
MudGirls Studios is a non-profit clay studio that employs and empowers women in poverty through the making of ceramic tableware and architectural tiles. We are a transitional work program to help women build better lives.
Transportation Provided
No
Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA)
Address
101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Contact Person
Gina Maguire
Phone Number
609-626-5590
gina.maguire@stockton.edu
Organization's Website
https://stockton.edu/aging/index.html
Brief Description of Organization
The Stockton Center on Successful Aging promotes research, education, and services to nurture body, mind and spirit of New Jersey's growing population of older adults. SCOSA responds to local, state, and national needs and opportunities related to population aging. We seek to encourage older residents to “age successfully” through vital involvements and engagement in their community and with Stockton.
Transportation Provided
No
Additional Information
We have opportunities in Galloway, Cape May Senior Centers, Stockton at Manahawkin