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MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
100 Madison Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 971-5475
Volunteers perform clerical work, provide hospital assistance, or assist with recreational activities and special events. Summer opportunities available. Apply early as positions fill quickly.
ST. CLARE’S HOSPITAL
Health Centers located in:
Boonton, NJ
Denville, NJ
(973) 625-6010
MargaretKirchhoff@saintclares.org
www.saintclares.org
Volunteers can work directly with patients: courier service, ER assistance, flower and mail delivery, or patient transport. Non-patient areas include central supply, medical records, gift shop, or the reception desks.
VOLUNTEERS FOR MORRIS COUNTY
(973) 538-7200
www.vmcnj.org
Great resource to connect high school students with volunteer opportunities in the area!
PARSIPPANY AMBULANCE SQUAD
(973) 887-3003
www.pvas.org
Interested teens can join the ambulance squad at age 15 and begin riding at age 16. Junior squad members will assist senior EMT members on calls and squad business.
RED CROSS
(973) 538-2160
Opportunity to work closely with Red Cross units, becoming engaged in projects that address some of the country and world’s greatest needs.
SEEING EYE
10 Washington Valley Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-4425
www.seeingeye.org
Seeing eye dog training organization. Volunteers provide clerical assistance, fill dog food dishes, drive graduates to speaking engagements, and many other activities!
ERIC JOHNSON HOUSE
44 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-0006
www.njas-inc.org
Organization provides supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention education to people living with HIV/AIDS. Various volunteer opportunities available.
COMFORT ZONE CAMP
80 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 364-1713
Bereavement camp for children who lost a parent. Volunteers ages 15-18 can be Junior Counselors.
CIVIL AIR PATROL
www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Opportunity for teens interested in a career in aviation. Cadets progress through 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.
MARKET STREET MISSION
9 Market Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
(973) 538-6337
Contact: Nancy Motley
nmotley@marketstreet.org
Organization that assists homeless and underprivileged individuals. Volunteers perform office duties, tutor, sort food and stock pantries, serve meals, as well as a wide variety of other tasks.
MIND, BODY, & SOUL FOOD PANTRY at Parsippany Christian Church
205 Vail Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Minister Thomas Hart
(973) 335-6387
Thart07054@aol.com
Volunteers are needed every second and fourth Wednesday of the month to assist patrons. As many as 40-60 people are served.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS
540 West Hanover Ave., Suite 100
Morristown, NJ 07960
Tamala Reynolds
Preparing and serving lunch and dinner, teaching workshops, providing childcare, reading and organizing activities for children, and running donation drives. Volunteer options and form available on website.
COLOR A SMILE
Nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, troops overseas, and others in need of a smile. Visit the website for directions on how to participate!
THE CHELSEA AT MONTVILLE
165 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
(973) 402-1100
Assisted living center where students can run recreational activities and visit with senior citizens.
Students must fill out application and interview.
CHESHIRE HOME
9 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(973) 966-1232
Gina Grasso
A rehabilitative and residential facility for young adults with spinal cord injuries and neurological impairments. Provide companionship and participate in special events. Must be 18 years old.
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA
100 Fanny Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-2820 ext. 38
BreAnne Barrow
breanneb@lhymca.com
GREATER MORRISTOWN YMCA
79 Horsehill Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 267-0704
Variety of volunteer opportunities for students throughout the school year.
MOUNT PLEASANT ANIMAL SHELTER
194 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Rebecca Pollack
(973) 386-0590
www.njshelter.org
Animal shelter with opportunities for students 16 and up. Tasks include cleaning dishes, sanitizing pans, washing laundry, mopping, sweeping, and cleaning crates. Visit their website for more information.
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY
549 Millburn Avenue
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
Sally Golding
(973) 376-4088
www.new-eyes.org/volunteer
Volunteers sort, test, and re-package thousands of pairs of donated eyeglasses for distribution overseas to poor people in developing countries, complete administrative tasks, and help spruce up the exterior of the building.
COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN AND OUTREACH CENTER
36 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
(973) 267-0709
www.cskmorristown.org
Organization that provides warm nutritious meals, free of charge, no questions asked, to anyone seeking nourishment. Volunteers age 12 and older can serve hot meals to guests, sort & distribute food donations, and move food from the pantry to dining room and kitchen.
Essex County Environmental Center
621 Eagle Rock Ave
Roseland, NJ 07068
David Alexander
(973) 228-8776
dalexander@parks.essexcountynj.org
Monthly meetings such as bug club and buzzfest. More specific volunteer opportunities can be acquired by speaking to the outreach manager. Members should have an interest in the environment, plants, and children to volunteer at this location.
CAMP HOPE
1792 Union Valley Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
Judy Bellina
(973) 535-1181 x1223
jbellina@arcessex.org
Camp Hope is a summer day camp in East Hanover, NJ that offers a fun-filled outdoor experience for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Volunteers can be 14 and older.
