Spring is in the air, which means we're getting outside and making New Jersey better with some spring cleaning, beach sweeps and priority planting. Join us by signing up for a project on the Volunteer Opportunity Calendar or registering for Jersey Cares Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd (only one month away!). We look forward to volunteering with you this month!
365 Days of Volunteering
April showers may bring May flowers, but the rain won't dampen our projects this month! TheVolunteer Opportunity Calendar has over 250 volunteeropportunities, so you're sure to find something that will fit your interests.
Beach Sweeps - Take part in one of the longest running cleanups in the world. This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages to enjoy a fun and rewarding day at the Jersey Shore.
Earth Keepers in Upper Montclair- Do you have a green thumb or enjoy being outside? Join us in getting our hands dirty to keep this garden beautiful.
Annual Events
Join 2,500 volunteers for the 17th Annual Jersey Cares Dayto revitalize New Jersey's communities and serve our neighbors across the garden state onMay 2nd.You have several ways to get involved this year:
Register as an individual or start a team to participate on May 2nd
Over 100 Verizon volunteers walked into a Newark elementary school in March for a spectacular day of service. The brisk weather did not stop the group from transforming the outdoor courtyards with newly built stained benches, picnic tables, raised beds and new line games on the blacktop. Indoors, the library was brightened with a fresh coat of paint and the science room received a fun and educational mural along with new shelving units. The school also received healthy living canvas murals, colorful fleece blankets, and unique indoor hopscotch boards created by volunteers. The best part of the day for many was being able to make a special connection with students through interactive STEM-based workshops. These Fantastic Fraction, Chocolate Bridge Building, Doodling Robots, Solar Car, and Solar Oven workshops proved to be an exciting way to introduce science and technology into the school's curriculum. Thank you, Verizon, for devoting your time to make an impact on this Newark school!
For more information on the Jersey Cares Corporate Service Program, please contact Michelle R. Dee.
paint and the science room received a fun and educational mural along with new shelving units. The school also received healthy living canvas murals, colorful fleece blankets, and unique indoor hopscotch boards created by volunteers. The best part of the day for many was being able to make a special connection with students through interactive STEM-based workshops. These Fantastic Fraction, Chocolate Bridge Building, Doodling Robots, Solar Car, and Solar Oven workshops proved to be an exciting way to introduce science and technology into the school's curriculum. Thank you, Verizon, for devoting your time to make an impact on this Newark school!