~ Bergen County Toy Drive ~

Bergen County Toy Drive is a community-wide drive which begins collecting toys a month before Chanukah.  Gifts are distributed to numerous agencies throughout the New York Metropolitan area and in Israel.
Contact: Marla Friedman, 693 Northumberland Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, 201-692-0618

~ Bonim – Builders for Bergen ~

• Bonim, under the auspices of the Synagogue Leadership Initiative, works in partnership with Habitat for Humanity to improve the community through projects aimed at addressing the significant problem of the lack of affordable housing options in northern New Jersey.  It utilizes volunteers from across all movements of the Jewish community in building or renovating residences throughout the greater region.  Contact: Nancy Perlman, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3904, NancyP@ujannj.org or visit www.bonimbuilders.org

~ Brighten the Day For People
With Special Needs ~

• CAMP ACORN
  Summer program for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers needed to help campers with arts & crafts, games, snacks, etc.  Special activities include dances and field trips.   Location to be determined.
  Contact: Cathy Carisi, 973-471-2911 www.campacorn.org
  
  
• BERGEN COUNTY Y, a JCC
  Volunteers are needed for Camp Shalom, a program for children and young adults with special needs that includes adaptive physical education and swim, music, art, special events and field trips.
  Contact: Gina Wellington, Special Needs Coordinator, Bergen County Y, a JCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676, 201-666-6610, ext. 268 or gwellington@yjcc.org
  
  
• FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
  This program reaches out and extends a helping hand to families who have children with special-needs and involves them in a full range of Jewish and social experiences.  The circles’ unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and both are enriched through shared experiences.
  Contact: Zeesy Grossbaum, 310 South Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652, 201-262-7172, BergenFriends@aol.com or visit www.BCFriendship.com
  
  
• JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 
  J-ADD operates nine residential sites for people with developmental disabilities throughout Bergen County.  Volunteers are welcome to come and spend time with the residents either for one visit or as they see fit.  The homes also have a wish list for particular items they can use.  In the warm weather, donations of basketballs, items for yard games and lawn furniture are welcome.  Please call the J-ADD office for more information or to schedule a visit to any of the homes,
  Contact: Scott Meyer, 190 Moore Street, Suite 410, Hackensack. 201-457-0058, ext. 31.
  
  
• JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE PALISADES 
  The JCC Department of Special Services is devoted to providing appropriate social and recreational programs for children, teens and adults with various disabilities.  Opportunities for volunteering exist all year round including vacation weeks.  Must be age 13+.
  Contact: Shelley Levy, 201-569-7900, ext. 1489 or slevy@jccotp.org or visit www.jccotp.org/programs/specialservices
  
  
• JEWISH EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
  Housed in the Yeshiva of North Jersey, JESC seeks volunteers for Sunday mornings for at least one semester to work one-on-one with children with special needs.
  Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Schwab, 666 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ, 201-262-1090
  
• SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE
  Sinai is a school servicing children and young adults with learning and developmental disabilities.  There are various volunteer opportunities available, such as driving young adults to their job sites and shadowing some of the students at various community activities.
  Contact: Aggie Siletski, 1650 Palisade Avenue, Teaneck.  201-833-1134 x105 or asiletski@sinaiinstitute.org

~ Cancer Support ~

• SHARSHERET
  Sharsheret is a national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer.  Breast cancer survivors are welcome to become Sharsheret Links or general volunteers and share their experience with those newly diagnosed or facing the risk of breast cancer and to offer invaluable support to other young women.
  Contact: Sharsheret at (866) 474-2774 or info@sharsheret.org • www.sharsheret.org

~ Clothing Donations ~

• BABY CLOTHING
  Baby G’mach, based in Passaic, accepts baby clothing in excellent condition up to size 2T.  Also accepts other baby items in good condition including high chairs, cribs, strollers, carriages, changing tables, diapers and formula.  Will pick up in NJ/NY area.  Items distributed to anyone in need  - no questions asked.
  Contact: Siggy Berger, 201-486-1492 or email siggy@aishdas.org.
  
  
• UMBRELLA CLOTHING COLLECTION
  Umbrella Clothing Collection will pick up clothing (not ripped or stained), linens, towels, drapes, soft toys, shoes and handbags (no appliances, books, furniture)  Proceeds go to the Committee for Strengthening Torah True Jewish Commitment – an offshoot of Chabad of Maplewood NJ. 
  Contact: Lenny Levy, 201-836-7376 or email umbrellapickup@aol.com 
  
  Jewish Center of Teaneck is also a drop-off depot for this organization. 
  Contact: Jewish Center of Teaneck, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, 201-833-0515
  
  
• YAD LEAH
  Yad Leah collects modest and contemporary clothing, infant through adult, to be sent to Israel.  Items must be in EXCELLENT or like-new condition.  No shoes.  Call for drop-off locations.
  Contact: Jessica Katz, 973-594-9118 or email Jessica@yadleah.org
  
  

~ Deliver Meals on Wheels ~

• KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS (KMOW) 
  Looking for drivers who can make a commitment either once a week or twice a month to drive the routes to elderly shut-ins and deliver daily hot meals or frozen meals.  These deliveries can be done during the day or  evening thus allowing full-time working people to volunteer.  All drivers must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid NJ driver’s license.  Also looking for substitutes who can cover for drivers who cannot make it on a particular day.
  Contact: Melody Sander, Jewish Family Service of Bergen County, 1484 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, 201-837-9090, melodys@jfsbergen.org for Teaneck & Vicinity
  
  Contact: Ann Pogolowitz, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 17-10 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, 201-796-5151, annp_jfcsnj@yahoo.com for the Elmwood Park/Fair Lawn area.
  

~ Flower Donations ~

Donations of flower centerpieces can benefit many housebound or hospitalized individuals.  Please call with early notification so that arrangements can be made to have items collected and delivered as soon as possible.
Contact: Congregation Ahavath Torah, 240 Broad Avenue, Englewood, 201-568-1315

~ Food ~

• COLLECTION
  Project Isaiah at the Jewish Center of Teaneck.  Every year on Kol Nidre night, congregants are encouraged to bring a bag of non-perishable food to the synagogue which is then distributed to Tomchei Shabbos, Center for Food Action, Bergen County Homeless Shelter, and Shelter Our Sisters.  Non-members are welcome to contribute.
  Contact: Betty Samuels, Jewish Center of Teaneck, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, 201-833-0515
  
  
• SHEARIT HAPLATE
  A grass-roots organization based out of Teaneck will help pack and redistribute surplus food from events.  Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to alert the organization as to an upcoming event.  Volunteers needed to help repack and transport food to a holding area for pick-up and distribution.
  Contact: shpcba@yahoo.com 
  
  
• BABY PANTRY
  Baby Basics – Help distribute diapers and formula to families in the program. Donations accepted.
  Contact: Cori Blake, Baby Basics Coordinator, 200 Robin Rd., Paramus, 201-261-5970

~ Food Pantries ~

• CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION (CFA)
  CFA provides emergency food, advocacy, rent and utility assistance for those in need.  Volunteers are needed to sort and stock the pantries as well as other assistance.  CFA collects specific items for seasonal events such as personal men’s products for Father’s Day and luncheon items for kids for the summer such as water bottles, juice boxes, jelly, tuna, mayonnaise, etc. Contact the individual sites for details.  
   Elmwood Park •  21 Church Street
   Contact:  Robb Roberts, 201-703-9857  

            Englewood •  192 West Demarest Avenue
            Contact: Judy Pucciarelli, 201-569-1804, ext. 26•  

            Mahwah •  90 Ridge Rd Contact: Jim James, 201-529-2029                              

            http://www.cfanj.org/

• HELPING HAND FOOD PANTRY
  Volunteers needed to unpack and sort donations after food drives and during the holiday season.
  Contact: Pantry office •  201-664-0600 – 349 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale.  Leave a message and your call will be returned.
  
• TOMCHEI SHABBOS  provides Shabbat meals, as well as food and supplies for Jewish holidays, to any needy Jewish Family in Northern New Jersey. Drivers and packers needed. Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 W. Englewood Ave., Teaneck
  Contact: Synagogue office • 201-836-8916
  
• TOMCHEI SHABBOS OF FAIR LAWN & ELMWOOD PARK – under the auspices of the Fair Lawn Jewish Community Council  - located in the Fair Lawn Jewish Center, 10-10 Norma Road, Fair Lawn.  Packing takes place on Tuesday evenings and deliveries are done on Wednesday evenings.  Non-perishable food items are appreciated. 
  Contact: Eileen Dubin • 201-965-5888 or erdubin@optonline.net  
  

~ Fundraising ~

Numerous fundraising activities are available within the UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey campaign divisions. UJANNJ is united in its efforts to raise funds throughout Northern New Jersey through Major Gifts, Professional, Vanguard, Young Leadership, and Women’s Divisions. Volunteers reach out to their neighbors and colleagues to support the UJANNJ Annual Campaign.  They can get actively involved in various projects such as Super Sunday, synagogue activities and other community events.  UJANNJ aims to fulfill the Federation's mission to meet the needs of Jews at home, in Israel and around the world.
Contact:

• General Campaign: Lawrence Cohen, Campaign Director, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07661, 201-820-3950 or LarryC@ujannj.org  
  
• Professional Division: Devra Karger, Professional Divisions Director, 201-820-3951 or DevraK@ujannj.org
  
• Women’s Philanthropy: Jodi Heimler, Women’s Philanthropy Director, 201-820-3952 or JodiH@ujannj.org
  

~ Furniture Donations ~

• See BABY ITEMS under Clothing Donations
  
• GMACH L’CHAIM OF MONSEY accepts master bedroom sets, children’s bedroom sets, dinettes, dining room sets and major appliances - washing machine, dryer, stove, fridge, etc.  Items will be picked up.
  Contact: Zissy Bier – 845-371-4173 or 845-371-4174.
• BERGEN FAMILY PROMISE
  works to alleviate the plight of homeless and needing people in the county by organizing appropriate human, economic and civic resources.  IRF will accept furniture if there is an immediate need in their community.
  Contact: Jane Bellis, Director of Volunteers – 201-833-8009 or jbellis@bergenfamilypromise.org.
  
• RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF AMERICA
  will accept furniture ONLY if there is an immediate need in their Morristown Yeshiva community for the items. 
  Contact:  Mrs. Ruth Stevens – 973-467-5412
  
• See EVA’S VILLAGE under Homeless Shelters
  
• See PALISADES EMERGENCY RESIDENCE CORPORATION under Homeless Shelters

~ Homeless Shelters ~

• EVA’S VILLAGE
  Eva’s Kitchen and Sheltering Programs is a non-profit comprehensive social service agency.  Their mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, treat the addicted and provide medical care to the poor.
  Volunteers, both groups and individuals, are needed to serve meals.  The kitchen is open 365 days/year and serves lunch and dinner.
  Contact: Jennifer Doherty, Volunteer Coordinator, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501 • 973-523-6220 x248 Jennifer.Doherty@evasvillage.org, www.eva'svillage.org
  
• The shelter will accept furniture if there is a need for it.  They will accept new underwear and socks, as well as new or gently used business suits and/or sweat suits. 
  Contact: Barbara Niziol, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501,  973-523-6220
  
• BERGEN COUNTY HOUSING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTER                                                                                                                                     The center is always looking for donations of new personal grooming items such as toothpaste, shaving cream, feminine items and deodorant or t-shirts, socks and undergarments for both men and women. In addition, gently used books and board games are greatly appreciated. Contact: Estina Baker, 201-336-6494                                                                                                                                        

• PALISADES EMERGENCY RESIDENCE CORPORATION
  The mission of this nonprofit, interfaith homeless shelter is to provide food and shelter to residents in need.  There are numerous volunteer opportunities that include preparing dinner, serving meals, staffing food pantry, organizing special events, contributing to the newsletter, teaching/tutoring, administrative assistance, and more.
  
• Donations of the following items are welcome:
  Non-perishable food, new socks and underwear, coats, shoes, toiletries, linens and office supplies. 
  Furniture will be picked up – please call to make arrangements
  Contact: Brian Poffel, 108 36th Street, Union City, NJ 07087, 201-348-8150, brian@percshelter.org  • www.percshelter.org

~ Hospital Visitation ~

• BIKUR CHOLIM AT HOLY NAME HOSPITAL
  Be part of a group of rotating volunteers who visit Jewish patients at Holy Name Hospital, Sunday through Thursday.  Training provided.
  Contact: Arlene Eis, aeis@optonline.net
  
• HOLIDAY HOSPITAL VISITATION
  Chanukah with the Jewish Center of Teaneck – This is a family opportunity to hand deliver a “tray treat card” to Jewish patients in Englewood, Holy Name & Hackensack Hospitals from the Tikkun Olam Volunteers of the synagogue.  Great for multi-generations.  Non-synagogue members welcome.
  Contact:  Jewish Center of Teaneck, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, 201-833-0515
  
• PURIM WITH THE JEWISH CENTER OF TEANECK– A multi-generational opportunity for families to deliver “tray treats” to Jewish patients in Englewood, Holy Name & Hackensack Hospitals.  Brighten their day with mishloach manot comprised of funny Purim bags filled with hamantashen, candy, fruit, and a Purim joke!  Non-synagogue members welcome.
  Contact:  Jewish Center of Teaneck, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, 201-833-0515

~ Israel ~

• For VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES in Israel visit
  www.vfi-usa.org or contact Israel Program Center at the UJA NNJ.
  Contact: Community Shaliach at UJA NNJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3909 or email shaliach@ujannj.org
  
• To ADVOCATE FOR ISRAELcontact the JCRC of UJA NNJ
  Contact: Joy Kurland, Director Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), UJA NNJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3946 or email JoyK@ujannj.org
  
• Jewish Community Center on the Palisades
  The JCC utilizes volunteers within the community to assist with their various activities. They will work hard to match your skills and interests with the right job.
  Below are some of the types of assistance they are looking for:
  •  Bookkeeping
  •  Care giving support for children with disabilities
  •  Care giving support for the Elderly
  •  Computer Training
  •  Counselors for Children
  •  Expert Guest Speakers
  •  Graphic Design Assistance
  •  Gym Instructors
  •  Hebrew Instructors
  •  Homework Assistance
  •  Judaic Trainers
  •  Library Assistance
  •  Marketing Assistance
  •  Office Assistance (See JCC on the Palisades under Office Help)
  •  Photography
  •  Pianists
  •  Sales Assistance
  •  Sports Coaches
  •  Reception
  •  Registration Assistance
  Contact: JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670, 201-569-7900, ext. 231 • www.jccotp.org
  
• Jewish Community Relations Council
  When you get involved with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), you can put your skills to work by advocating for Israel, promoting interfaith understanding, meeting with government officials, strengthening Israel-Diaspora relations, fostering intra-denominational dialogue and improving the world through numerous tikkun olam initiatives.
  Contact: Joy Kurland, JCRC Director, UJA Federation of Northern NJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3946, joyk@ujannj.org
  
• Library Help
  Help with cataloging and arranging Judaic materials in the Teachers' Center at the UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey.
  Contact: Frieda Hershman Huberman, Teachers' Center Coordinator, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus 201-820--3913 or FriedaH@ujannj.org
  
• Mitzvah Day
  You can participate in a carnival for children with cancer, help clean up the environment, or spend time with a nursing home resident who has no family in the area.  These are just some of the 40 ways you can make a difference on Mitzvah Day, which annually brings together over a thousand volunteers on a Sunday in November.  Choose from an extensive list of sites, or create your own project.
  Contact: Alice Blass, UJA Federation of Northern NJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3948, aliceb@ujannj.org
  
• Mitzvah-thon
  Every year, on a Sunday in May, the Fair Lawn Jewish Community Council  organizes its annual Mitzvah-thon.  Similar to the UJA Federation of Northern NJ Mitzvah Day, this Mitzvah-thon includes visiting the elderly, making crafts for seniors and delivering them to their homes, and much more. Find out how you and/or your synagogue can participate.
  Contact: Eileen Dubin, Fair Lawn Jewish Community Council, 17-10 River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-965-5888 or email erdubin@optonline.net 

~ Nature Centers ~

Numerous opportunities for volunteering within local nature centers include trail guidance & maintenance, gardening, caring for educational animals, invasive plant removal, being a weekend docent and much more.  Please contact the individual nature sites for details.

• FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER, 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood - www.flatrockbrook.org • Contact:  201-567-1265 
  
• HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER  231 Main Street, Hackensack – www.hackensackriverkeeper.org • Contact: Lisa Ryan, 201-968-0808 lisaryan@hackensackriverkeeper.org
  
• NJ PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION  P.O.Box 155, Alpine - www.njpalisades.org  • Contact: Anthony Taranto, 201-768-1360 x.108 volunteer@njpalisades.org
  
• TEANECK CREEK CONSERVANCY  20 E. Oakdene Avenue, Teaneck, NJ - www.teaneckcreek.org •  Contact: 201- 836-2403 volunteer@teaneckcreek.org
  
• TENAFLY NATURE CENTER  313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly - www.tenaflynaturecenter.org • Contact: 201-568-6093

~ Office Help ~

• UJA FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
  Contact: Alice Blass, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3948 or email AliceB@ujannj.org
  
• The JCC ON THE PALISADES  can use
  clerical help in the following departments:
  •  Communications Membership
  •  Drama Music
  •  Library Singles
  •  Main Office 
  Contact:  JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670, 201-569-7900
  
• See GERRARD BERMAN DAY SCHOOL under Schools.

~ Other ~

• KNIT WITS
  Knit and/or crochet caps for Israeli soldiers as well as blankets, gloves, scarves, hats, etc for the children of various NCJW programs and the elderly at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh.  Good for all ages.  Knitting/crocheting/needlework experience useful.
  Contact: Sabina Sicklick, National Council of Jewish Women, 75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-4847
  
• SWIM-IN
  located in the JCC on the Palisades, is a free once-a-week recreational swimming program where people with Multiple Sclerosis have an opportunity for therapeutic exercise.  Volunteers socialize with the swimmers and assist them in the dressing room, as well as in the pool.  The social and caring aspects of this community service are most rewarding to swimmers and volunteers alike.
  Contact: Roxanne Reff, National Council of Jewish Women, 75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-4847

~ Safe House ~

• SHELTER OUR SISTERS
  provides temporary housing for abused and battered women, along with a diversified continuum of services focused on the attainment of safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency for each client.
  Suggested volunteer activities include:
  •   “Adopt-a-room” – Decorate a room in either the emergency crisis facility or one of the Transitional Houses.
  •   Assist with seasonal “house freshening” such as planting flowers, vegetables or shrubbery in the spring, or raking and maintaining outdoors in the fall. 
  •   Coordinate a collection of food, paper goods, cleaning supplies or other items on the SOS wish list.
  Contact:  Rhona Feimster-Vega, (201) 836-1075, ext. 233 or email Rhona@shelteroursisters.org • www.shelteroursisters.org

~ Schools ~

• GERRARD BERMAN DAY SCHOOL – Volunteers welcome to:
  •  Tutor in English & Hebrew subjects
  •  Work in the library – catalogue books or help with checkout
  •  Assist in the office
  Contact: Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt, Principal, 45 Spruce Street, Oakland, 201-337-1111 or EBernhardt@ssnj.org

~ Seniors Helping Seniors ~

• CHORE SERVICE
  performs minor household indoor repairs that help to make homes safer and offers those in need more independence.  Volunteer handymen and handywomen go on service calls as part of a crew of one or two other volunteers and a driver.  Skills needed include those most homeowners need to maintain their homes.  Chore is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County.
  Contact: Chore Office of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic Street, Hackensack, www.bergenvolunteers.org/chore_services.htm  201-489-7790

~ Shabbat Services ~

• BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
  Assist in Shabbat service with the chaplain on Thursday afternoons.  Help distribute challah and grape juice to participants.
  Contact: Rabbi Barry Schneider, 201-967-4144

~ Shalom Baby ~

Shalom Baby is an outreach program of the Synagogue Leadership Initiative. Volunteers call new parents to arrange a visit in the new family’s home at which time they bring a welcome bag with gifts from the UJA Federation, local restaurants and business establishments, as well as other useful information about raising a Jewish baby in Northern New Jersey. Volunteers are required to attend a short Volunteer Training Session prior to making any home visits. In addition to the required training time, we ask volunteers to make a minimum of one phone call/visit per year, though more is welcome.
Contact: Cheryl Averta, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3900 x. 320 or CherylA@ujannj.org.

~ Spend Time With Seniors ~

There is much to be learned from seniors.  Spend some time chatting and you may see the world from a different perspective.

• DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM/THE GALLEN INSTITUTE 
  Assist residents in residential and day care program.  Escort residents outside in nice weather, read to residents, assist with bingo, volunteer in gift or thrift shop, be part of young moms and children’s group, pet therapy, etc. Visit our website at www.daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
  155 Hazel Street, Clifton    Contact: Director of Volunteer and Student Services, 973-253-5205 or volunteers@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
• FEDERATION APARTMENTS
  Jewish Community Housing Corporation of North Jersey.  Federation Apartments is an independent living senior housing for low to moderate income tenants. Volunteers are welcome to spend a little time one on one, drive a tenant to appointments or do activities with a group.  Russian speaking a plus.
  Contact: Sue Shusman, 510 E. 27th Street, Paterson, 973-881-8141
  
• GALLEN ADULT DAY CARE - JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH
  The Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center provides care and services to the elderly living in the community who are experiencing frail health and/or dementia.  The program runs Monday thru Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
  Volunteers are needed for numerous tasks, including greeting and assisting clients at the door and helping to serve breakfast and/or lunch.  Volunteer entertainment such as dance troupes and musicians are also welcome.  Administrative help is also appreciated – great for high school students looking for community service hours.
  Contact: Charlene Vannucci, Jewish Home at Rockleigh, 10 Link Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647, 201-784-1414, cvannucci@jewishhomerockleigh.org
• GRAND-BUDDIES is a new program where volunteers “adopt” a grand-buddy and spend time one-on-one or in a buddy-group with residents of the Jewish Home at Rockleigh.
  Contact: Charlene Vannucci, Jewish Home at Rockleigh 
  10 Link Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647, 201-784-1414, cvannucci@jewishhomerockleigh.org • www.jewishhomerockleigh.org
  
• JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE  and JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
  Friendly visitation, telephone friends or computer tutoring are just some of the many different opportunities volunteers can do through these two Jewish Family Service agencies.  Homebound seniors in the community can use a friendly face every so often to brighten their day.  Drivers also needed to drive seniors to doctor’s appointments.
  Contact: Ann Pogolowitz, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 17-10 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, 201-796-5151, annp_jfcsnj@yahoo.com for the Elmwood Park/Fair Lawn/Wayne area.
  Contact: Mimi Paperman, Jewish Family Service of Bergen County, 1484 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, 201-837-9090, mimip@jfsbergen.org for the Teaneck area.
  
• KAPLEN ADULT REACH CENTER
  is an award winning social adult day care program at the JCC on the Palisades.   Seniors with memory impairment or a related form of dementia can enjoy structured programs geared to encourage socialization, and a general feeling of well being. A highly trained staff works as a team with community volunteers and specialists to provide participants with a wide range of activities.
  They welcome volunteers to provide a helping hand as they offer activities such as: holiday celebrations, reminiscing, music, exercise, arts and crafts, social dancing, intergenerational activities, sports activities, outings, current events, horticulture, and use of swimming pools.
  Contact: Vivian Green Korner, 411 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly at 201-569-7900 x1454 or vkorner@JCConthePalisades.org  • www.jccotp.org
  
• UJA FEDERATION CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS
  Housed in the Jewish Center of Teaneck, the COA provides a warm and caring environment for seniors age 60+.  It offers many opportunities to socialize, participate in discussion groups, play games, and experience the joys of the Jewish holidays.  Volunteers are welcome to lead classes in arts & crafts, dance, writing, etc.  If you have a particular talent or would like to be a trip leader please call the COA.
  Contact: Susan Charton-Kaplan, Director, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck, NJ 0766, 201-837-1422 or susank@ujannj.org 
  
• VISIT LOCAL SENIOR FACILITIES
  Some suggested activities are:
  •  One to one visits
  •  Reading to the elderly
  •  Playing games such as board games or bingo
  •  Pet therapy
  •  Office assistance such as assisting with mailings, filing, computer work, etc.
  •  Assist with large programs including transporting residents to and from any big programs in the auditorium
  •  Transporting to and from therapy and/or hair dresser
  •  Summer volunteers needed to assist with outdoor programs and BBQ's

Please call the individual facilities to see where your help is needed.

• BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER  230 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus
  Contact:201-967-4333
  
• BRIGHT SIDE MANOR   300 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck
  Contact: Marge Mazzo, 201-692-1000
  
• CAREONE AT THE CUPOLA  W. 100 Ridgewood Ave., Paramus
  Contact: Margaret Stanton, 201-612-9880 x.4306
  
• CAREONE AT DUNROVEN  221 County Road, Cresskill
  Contact: Randi Accardy, 201-567-9310 x. 15
  
• CAREONE AT PINE REST  W. 90 Ridgewood Ave., Paramus
  Contact: Liz Tomei, 201-652-1950
  
• CAREONE AT VALLEY  300 Old Hook Road, Westwood
  Contact: Christine Berkner, 201-802-7515 cberkner@care-one.com
  
• DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER/THE GALLEN INSTITUTE 
  155 Hazel Street, Clifton
  Contact: volunteers@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
  
• DELLRIDGE CARE CENTER  532 Farview Avenue, Paramus
  Contact: Diane Donahue, 201-265-5600
  
• EMERSON HEALTH CARE CENTER  100 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson
  Contact: Josepha Rolloff, 201-265-3700
  
• HUDSONVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER  9020 Wall Street, North Bergen
  Contact: June Fisher-Markowitz, 201-861-4040 x1260
  
• JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH    10 Link Drive, Rockleigh
  Contact: Charlene Vannucci, 201-750-4237
  
• LILLIAN BOOTH ACTORS’ HOME  175 W. Hudson Avenue, Englewood
  Contact: Yalile Chavez, 201-871-8882
  
• NEW JERSEY WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HOME   One Veterans Drive, Paramus
  Contact: 201-634-8200
  
• PROSPECT HEIGHTS CARE CENTER   336 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack
  Contact: Bonnie Singer, 201-678-1800, ext. 2100
  
• TEANECK NURSING CENTER  1104 Teaneck Road, Teaneck
  Contact: Dorothy Hoch, 201-833-2400

~ Teens & College Students ~

Teen Connections  and Hillel of Northern New Jersey offers teens and college students in Bergen County volunteer opportunities through visitation and collection drives.
Contact: Rabbi Ely Allen, Director of Hillel of Northern New Jersey, UJA Federation of Northern NJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3905 or email ElyA@ujannj.org

~ Thrift Shops ~

• NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
  75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield
  Assist in greeting and assisting customers, be involved in sales activities, etc.  The thrift shop accepts clothing, jewelry and household items Mon-Tues-Wed 11-4 and Thurs 11-7.
  Contact: Estelle Green, National Council of Jewish Women,
  75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-3702
  
• HELEN SANDERS THRIFT SHOP
  Daughters of Miriam Center/the Gallen Institute
  155 Hazel Street, Clifton
  The Helen Sanders Thrift Shop was named for Helen Sanders, a long-time volunteer and president emeritus of the Daughters of Miriam Auxiliary. Twenty plus years ago, Mrs. Sanders held a flea market to raise funds for the Daughters of Miriam Center. That first flea market raised $1,500 and grew each year netting $15,000 annually for the Center. A fund-raising campaign, spearheaded by the late Adele Rebell, raised the money to create the thrift shop.
  Contact: the administrative office via email administration@daughterofmiriamcenter.org or calling 973-253-5277

~ Work with Children ~

• BERGEN COUNTY Y, A JCC  The Project Open Hearts, Open Homes provides respite and comfort to Israeli teens victimized by terrorism.  The summer program promotes friendships between Israeli and American teens and provides an informal support group for Israeli teens who have experienced a loss at the hands of terrorists.  You can sponsor an Israeli child’s summer experience, house an Israeli teen in your home, or volunteer your time and resources. 
  Contact: Steven Mark, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, 07676, 201-666-6610, ext. 244 • smark@yjcc.org
• BERGEN READS
  In just one hour per week, you can improve the reading skills of a local public elementary school child.  As a Reading Buddy, you will work one-on-one with a child to bring his or her reading comprehension up to grade level and serve as a mentor, advocate and friend. Program takes place October – May during regular school hours.  Training is provided: no experience necessary
  Contact: Sharon Rifkind, JCRC, UJA Federation of Northern NJ, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, 201-820-3947 •  sharonr@ujannj.org
  
• CHILDREN’S COURT CARE CENTER (CCCC)
  provides day care within the Bergen County Court House for children whose parents are involved in court proceedings. Volunteers oversee play with children in a beautifully equipped playroom.
  Contact: Nola Steele 201-527-2259 nola.steele@judiciary.state.nj.us
• COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA)
  CASA recruits, screens, trains and supervises volunteers appointed by a family court judge to advocate on behalf of individual children who are in “out of home” placements.  Volunteers act as eyes and ears for the family court judges.  No prior experience necessary – training provided.
  Contact: Karen Rem, National Council of Jewish Women,
  75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-4847
  
• DR. DAVID GOLDBERG CHILDCARE CENTER
  Volunteers needed to work with pre-school thru kindergarten children in this non-profit daycare center/school in Westwood for children of low-income working parents.  No experience necessary – open weekdays only.
  Contact: Sharon Kozinn, National Council of Jewish Women,
  75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-4847
  
• HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY)
  provides a head start for children by training parents to be their children’s first teachers.  Volunteers assist in running a monthly workshop that brings parents and children ages 3-5 together.  Workshops vary and may include subjects such as parenting skills, how to develop a love of literature, how to read to a child, learning positive discipline strategies, what to do on a rainy day, etc.
  Contact: Evelyn Brownstein, National Council of Jewish Women, 75 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, 201-385-4847
  
• JCC ON THE PALISADES
  Birthday Party Assistants – Help with children’s birthday parties from sports to arts & crafts on Sundays,
  10 am-1 pm or 4 pm-7 pm.
  Help needed for after-school programs and classes for grades K-5, Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  Homework Helpers needed for elementary school children, Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm-6:30 pm
  Provide musical accompaniment for Shabbat sing-a-longs in early childhood department.  One half hour at various times on Fridays
  Contact:  JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670, 201-569-7900, ext. 231
  
• YCS HOLLEY CENTER
  The Youth Consultation Service Holley Center in Hackensack, serves as a temporary residence for children who cannot live at home and need the services of a residential treatment facility.  YCS Holley provides a safe, therapeutic environment where each child's developmental needs are met, opportunities for growth are promoted and plans to transition the child to the least restrictive setting possible are maintained.
  Volunteers, at least 21 years old are needed to be one-on-one mentors. 
  Contact: Ruthie Harper, Director of Development Northern Region YCS Foundation, 235 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601, 201-678-1312, ext. 127 or email rharper@ycs.org
  
• YM-YWHA of North Jersey
  Opportunities for volunteerism exist in various departments including early childhood, physical education, and adult programs.
  Contact: Joyce Goldberg Fein, One Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470, 973-595-0100, ext. 233 or feinj@ymha-nj.org

~ Websites to Visit ~

There are numerous volunteer resources available online.  We encourage you to visit these wonderful websites for additional volunteer opportunities, both here and in Israel.

www.areyvut.org
www.bergenvolunteers.org
www.daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
www.dosomething.org
www.juf.org/tweens/bar.asp
www.lifeline.org.il
www.pointsoflight.org
www.ujannj.org
www.yadsarah.org
www.ziv.org