Volunteer Opportunities/NHS
Volunteering During High School
Volunteering is NOT required for high school graduation at MCST. However, it is always highly encouraged and recommended to get involved in your school and local community
If you choose to volunteer, please keep an organized log of your hours. These hours may be used toward your future acceptance into National Honor Society (NHS) and/or National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) (both of which will require volunteer hours throughout your high school years). If you would like more information on volunteering requirements for NHS or NTHS, please view the attached links below. Here you can also view a list where students have previously volunteered.
National Technical Honor Society
Good luck with your volunteering search!
Volunteer Organizations
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MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER 100 Madison Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 971-5475 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Great resource to connect high school students with volunteer opportunities in the area! |
PARSIPPANY AMBULANCE SQUAD (973) 887-3003 www.pvas.org |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Bereavement camp for children who lost a parent. Volunteers ages 15-18 can be Junior Counselors. |
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CIVIL AIR PATROL www.gocivilairpatrol.com |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
