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The mission of the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service is to recognize, encourage and expand volunteerism by serving as an advocate and catalyst for the New Jersey volunteer community and by providing support to fulfill the mission of the Governor's Office of Volunteerism. Click here to view a list of members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service.

Commission on National and Community Service

The mission of the New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service is to guide and support New Jersey’s AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs, promote an ethic of service for citizens of all ages and backgrounds, and strengthen communities through service in the areas of education, human needs, environmental protection, disaster response, and homeland security. Click here to view a list of members of the NJ Commission on National and Community Service

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New Jersey Survey
Here is what 2,163 New Jerseyans said about Volunteerism in NJ, these are the top six topics they found important to their community...

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Child Welfare
Homelessness
Environment
Education (K-12)

Youth Services

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New Jersey Selected to Test Summer of Service for Youth
Federal Government Asks New Jersey to Test Nationwide Initiative on Volunteerism
by Rowena Madden, Executive Director

New Jersey’s AmeriCorps and VISTA programs were selected to pilot a Summer of Service in 2007 to engage young people in community service and other enrichment activities. The Corporation for National and Community Service asked New Jersey to test the concept of Neighborhood Youth Service Clubs as part of an exploration of a nation-wide Summer of Service in 2008. Programs were quickly developed in partnership with key agencies in Newark, Camden, and Trenton, and during the summer over 300 young people, ages 8 to 14, were involved.
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New Jersey Business Volunteer Council
Corporations that Care: New Statewide Business Volunteer Council
by Rowena Madden, Executive Director

Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells has created a statewide Business Volunteer Council to encourage and recognize volunteerism in the business community and to share information, resources, and best practices. The Council will advise Secretary Wells on new trends in the field and will advise her

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AmeriCorps and You

AmeriCorps is the National Service Program that provides Americans of all ages and backgrounds with an opportunity to earn education awards in exchange for community service. The AmeriCorps commitment is a one- or two-year obligation in which members help meet the nation’s critical needs in areas of public safety, education, human needs, and the environment.

Through more than 600 sponsors, AmeriCorps unites diverse Americans through the pledge "Getting Things Done." Over 100,000 AmeriCorps members have served their communities since 1994. Currently more than 500 members serve in New Jersey communities.
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