UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

3/28/26 Toms River Senior Center East Egg Hunt at CASTLE PARK -  8-10 students needed to help out with the Easter Egg Hunt. They will need some students there at 7am and the rest of the students at 8am.  If interested please email mdimaria@tomsrivertownship.com 

BEACH SWEEPS 2026 Join the Bucket Brigade! April 11, 2026, 80 Beach locations!  

Registration opens February 14- CleanOceanAction.org/beach-sweeps

Become a Junior Beach Sweeps Captain: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSzDWDZaO4XnO97xkTPudI110i3WCFespW34RJTozYbbiCzA/viewform

Volunteer for Walk MS: Seaside Park Date:  Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 Location: Seaside Park Municipal Parking Lot 1406 N Ocean Ave Seaside Park, NJ 08752

Volunteer Lead: Gina Bell Gina.Bell@nmss.org. TO REGISTER: https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=15074

Community Medical Center is looking for Junior Volunteers.  Any interested students can come down to the guidance office for the information. 

Ocean County Library:

All programs require an application and, if applicable, an orientation. Please check your local library branch for details. A teen volunteer shift is usually 1 to 2 hours, sometimes more if need and availability align.

School Year Volunteering Opportunities - September through May

• Teen Advisory Board

  • Most Fun! Help plan and implement library programs for all ages at your local branch, and provide input on teen services at OCL. TAB members earn community service hours through participation in meetings and assisting in library events and programs. Please click here for TAB meetings or contact your local branch for a meeting. New members are always welcome!

• Adopt a Shelf

  • Teens help to keep the books in proper order on the shelves. This important task allows customers and staff to locate library materials quickly and efficiently. This requires a brief orientation.

• Teen Book Reviewer

  • Earn up to 24 community service hours per year by reading and reviewing the latest YA books. Click here for more information.

• Virtual Volunteering

  • Contact your local branch to see if they offer any virtual volunteer opportunities.

Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens, Brick is looking for Volunteers to help run some programming with their residents, contact Kelsey O'Gorman (732)451-1000 ext. 104. KOGorman@ccshorrockgardens.com

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IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Toms River High School North strives to guide students to become the best they can be, both in and out of the classroom.  That is why we encourage Mariners to give their time to help make the Toms River Community the best it can be.  Students are not required to earn community service hours for graduation.  However, serving one's community helps students become the best version of themselves while also allowing the community to grow and flourish.  

SPIRIT OF THE MARINER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Students who receive 40 hours or more of logged hours of community service each high school academic year (June to May) will be invited to attend the Community Service Breakfast. This event honors those civic-minded students where they receive the Spirit of the Mariner Award. Seniors who log 160 hours or more of community service over their high school career receive a cord to wear for graduation. 

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering benefits the student and the community.  Volunteering helps a student stand out when applying for colleges, scholarships and future employment.  Volunteering fosters personal growth and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond personal gains.  It serves as an example to younger students that building community creates a better experience for all.

HOW DO I LOG MY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

In Parent/Student Portal in the Community Service Tab or if your the Organization is not listed use the google form at the link below to record your service activities and time.  

Community Service Log Form 

REMEMBER: IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY, NOT THE ADVISOR'S, TO LOG AND TURN IN THE STUDENT'S HOURS.

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY SERVICE?

Volunteering is simply giving one's time without the expectation of receiving anything in return and only with the goal to help the people or organization concerned.  There are numerous volunteering opportunities, examples include cleaning up the beach, raising money to help cure an illness, or spending time at an animal hospital.

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE?

A good question to always ask when it comes to community service and if your hours can be applied to volunteering, is this: "Were the hours I dedicated to the cause help me or another person?" If a student goes above and beyond the expectations of the sport or activity, those hours could be applied to community service.  A car wash to raise money for your field hockey team benefits the team, but is not community service.  A car wash to benefit a family who had a fire in their home would be considered community service.  If you are not sure, you can check with the Guidance Office.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

2025-2026 School Year: Friday May 1, 2026

 This resource list can help serve as a guide for students seeking  volunteer opportunities.  Students can use the list of available contacts, and the  brief description of local nonprofit organizations and agencies to begin helping those most in need!  Students can volunteer with organizations not listed below also as long as they meet the guidelines listed above.  Check the site often to see new organizations that have been added.  If you would like an organization added to our list please see Mr. Borthwick in Guidance.

*****8/20/2025-Check this site often as we add more organizations to the list below for suggestions on where students can help in the community.*****