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Volunteering as a family is something you all can do together. Whether it’s two of you or an extended family, make it a family tradition to always do something special for others.

 

Benefits of Family Volunteering:

• Adults seen as positive role models
• Family learns a new skill
• Kids learn the importance of compassion, sacrifice and teamwork
• Family meets new people in the community
• Life-time memories are created
• The community is stronger

 

Check out our Family Volunteer Day event on May 21. Click here for more!

 

Volunteering gives a family the chance to work together toward a common goal.

 

Family Volunteering Ideas:

 

Shelter Our Sisters

405 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-836-1075, ext. 233

• Adopt-a-Room

       Groups can adopt a room to decorate and paint for a family moving into transitional housing

       or into their new home.

• Gardener

      Families can help plant a garden for the emergency shelter or one of the housing facilities.

 

55 Kip Center

55 Kip Avenue Rutherford, NJ 07070

201-460-1600

• Errand Runner

      Visit and go shopping for clients who are unable to go out for themselves.

 

Bergen Family Center

44 Armory Street Englewood, NJ 07631

201-568-0817

• After School Program

      Assist in Day Care Center and/or After School Program reading to children, playing games,

      assisting with homework, doing arts/crafts, and planning events or parties for children.

 

Bright Side Manor

300 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666

201-692-1000

• Friendly Visitor

      Visit with your family and socialize with clients.  Bring a treat, arts/crafts project or entertainment.

    Families must plan with Joanne O’Neill before coming.