Sailing into August, we're reminded that those lazy days of summer are waning and all of Jersey Cares' amazing summer volunteer opportunities will soon be shifting to a fall focus. Are you focused on getting ready to head back to school? Register to support the school supply drive and help New Jersey children start the year off right. Trying to hang on to those fleeting moments of sunshine? Make one of your shore trips a day of service. You have lots of ways to get everything you can out of this summer and do something good at the same time. Head over to our calendar of projects to find one that sounds like your moment in the sun!
Last Call for School Supplies
It's last call for school supplies! Each year, thousands of New Jersey children attend their first day of school without basic educational tools, which can make succeeding academically a struggle. For the ninth year, and hopefully our most successful year, we are working to equip more than 5,000 students with the tools they will need to start the year off right -- but we need you to do it! With the collection drive wrapping up on August 21st we have only three weeks to get all those supplies in! Register today to host your own school supply drive or join an existing one to help ensure academic success for all New Jersey children!
Make It A Beach Day
It’s still summer, so why not spend a fun-filled day at the beach while also doing some good! At Earth Keepers at Island Beach State Park, you’ll get the chance to volunteer your time restoring and maintaining this beautiful beach while taking in the stunning views. Get out your sunscreen and dive right in! Click here to learn more and sign up today.
Plant Seeds of Hope
At Plant it Forward in Newark (Planting Seeds of Hope), you can help SWAG’s mission of increasing educational and economic opportunities around Newark to allow residents to take back control of their local food system and health. Visit our blog post to learn more about Plant it Forward in Newark (Planting Seeds of Hope) and SWAG's leader, Emilio.
Jersey Cares August Volunteer Star
Cindy Paterno has been a member of the Jersey Cares family since the beginning, joining us in 1994 and consistently volunteering at Hunger Helpers in Newark ever since! When asked what she enjoys most about this opportunity, Cindy said…To learn more about Cindy’s dedication to volunteer work, click here!
Project Coordinator Fellow
Kaltoum Elwazna
Kaltoum Elwazna is currently a senior at William Paterson University studying toward her bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology. A recent Project Coordinator Fellowship graduate, Kaltoum said of her internship…Click here to learn more about Kaltoum’s PCF experience!
