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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Virtual Opportunities See what you can do from virtually anywhere! The Virtual Section showcases opportunities that let you volunteer without having to be physically present at a specific location. That usually means volunteering using a computer, Internet connection, phone, and/or fax. [ Go ]
Area of interest Search See that list of links on the left hand side of the page. Whether you like the environment, emergency services, want to volunteer regularly or just once, we will connect you to opportunities. Just browse the links on the left, find the category that interests you, and click.
Self-Help Volunteering! Do you suffer from or know someone with a mental illness who would benefit by volunteering? Access limitless opportunities for illnesses, addictions, bereavement situations, disabilities, abuse victims, parenting problems, family issues. [Go]
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Volunteer & Fight Childhood Obesity - American children are the fattest in the history of the world. Both in size and number. Currently, 16 percent of U.S. children and teens aged six to 19 are overweight.
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