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The Bookworms Children’s Reading GroupPO Box 2105Voorhees, NJ 08043609-226-0774bookwormscrg@comcast.netContact: Gigila D. Moore, DirectorThe Bookworms is a reading group for childrenresiding in homeless and family shelters. The groupconsists of volunteers from the community. Each volunteer provides one hourof reading to children to increase their love and interest in reading andlearning daily. Volunteers needed to build a better community for children togrow.Boys and Girls Club of Gloucester County(Glassboro Location)(Paulsboro Location)801 Ellis Mills Rd916 Penn Line RoadGlassboro, NJ 08028Paulsboro, NJ 08066856-265-6263856-423-9322Contact: Ben Stephens, unit director: bstephens@gcbgc.orgGerald Hodges, volunteer coordinator: ghodges@gcbgc.orgWebsite: www.gcbgc.orgBoys and Girls Clubs of Gloucester County provide support and assistance tolocal youth. Volunteers are needed for academic programs (including PowerHour and Brain Gain), art programs, fitness and recreation programs, andcomputer programs. There are also opportunities to serve the Club by usingskills in marketing and social media, computer science, and administrativeassistance. The Club is open after school from 3 to 7 p.m. For furtherinformation, please contact Liana Beatty or Dan Wachtel, volunteercoordinators of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Gloucester County.Boy Scouts of America4468 S. Main RoadMillville, NJ 08332856-327-1700 ext: 14Contact: James HansWebsite: gardenstatescouting.orgThe Boy Scouts is a world-famous youth service organization that serves youngpeople by instilling values and preparing them to make ethical choices overtheir lifetime. Volunteers are needed to assist children with fundraising, specialevents, and various activities throughout the Gloucester, Camden, Salem,Cumberland, and Cape May counties.8Revised November, 2016

BPSOS – (South Jersey’sYouth Asian EmpowermentAfterschool Program)5043 Westfield AvenuePennsauken, NJ 08110856-486-7770Contact: Nancy Nguyen- email: nancy.nguyen@bpsos.orgThe program provides elementary and middle school students with a place tolearn and helps them with any academic subject they are in need of help with.The program runs (M-Th) 2:30 – 5:30 pm. Every day is not required. Consistencyin hours worked in needed.*Clayton Place350 E. Clinton StreetClayton, NJ 08312856-881-8701, X1012Contact: Kathleen Bress, BSWClayton Place is a school-based youth service program, located at ClaytonMiddle/High School. Clayton Place offers students tutoring, recreationalactivities, and counseling. Volunteers are mainly needed for tutoring.Gateway Community Action Partnership(Formerly Tri-County Head-Start)35 Sewell StreetGlassboro, NJ 08028856-307-2299Contact: Yvette LomaxGateway Community Action Partnership is a social service organization thatprovides childcare, WIC, and other services to moderate and low-incomefamilies. Their mission is to provide services that improve the quality of life andpromote self-sufficiency. Volunteers or groups needed to assist head teachersand/or facilitate activities such as a reading enrichment program or craftproject to children ages 3-5. Volunteers needed any day – 9:30 – 12:30. Noafternoons are available.9Revised November, 2016

Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey40 Brace RoadCherry Hill, NJ 08034856-795-1560 X 218Contact: Tomika JesterExternal Recruitment SpecialistGirl Scouts if a world-famous youth service organization. Our Girl ScoutCouncil shapes leaders for tomorrow by empowering girls to take on boldchallenges, discover their own passions and strengths, act with character, andengage fully in fun, relevant experiences that encourage friendships and buildlife-long skills. Girl Scouting is only possible with volunteers! Both male andfemale volunteers are wanted. Volunteer opportunities range from helping outat a one-time event, creating your own patch program, helping with thecookie sale, taking on a troop, or many more!. Volunteer when you can!Glassboro Child Development Centers (GCDC)31 South Main St., Glassboro, N.J. 08028 (Main Office)856-881-3331, Fax: 856-881-0788Contact Volunteer Manager: Deanna JamersonEmail: djamerson@gcdckids.orgGCDC is a state licensed, private, non-profit childcare agency that providesyear-round childcare programs for infants, toddlers, and elementary schoolaged children. Volunteer opportunities include homework assistance, teacherassistance, reading books, arts & crafts, sports/recreation, and administrativeassistance.**An interview, including background check and fingerprinting, must becompleted prior to volunteering.Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP)101 Haddon Ave., Suite 460Camden, NJ 08103856-614-3383, Fax: 856-614-3393Contact: Dolly HarrisThe Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program provides community basedsupervision for juveniles adjudicated delinquent by the Family Court. JISPserves as a dispositional option allowing selected juveniles to remain in thecommunity while under intensive team supervision. Volunteers are needed tomentor juvenile offenders located in the South Jersey area and serve ascommunity core team members who meet once a month to review individualcases.10Revised November, 2016

NJ GEAR UPMentoring/Publicity Coordinator of GEAR UPCommission on Higher Education200 N. BroadwayCamden, NJ 08102856-756-5400Contact: Winona WigfallThe NJ GEAR UP Mentoring Program is a component of the statewide projectNJ GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for UndergraduatePrograms). Students participating in NJ GEAR UP receive educational supportand assistance to complete high school and enroll in a college or university.Guidance counselors, students, and parents in schools targeted by NJ GEARUP receive information about college financial aid opportunities in workshopsprovided by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Themain purpose of the mentoring component is to provide support to NJ GEARUP students in their journey towards higher education. Volunteers are neededas mentors, who serve as role models for the students. Mentors also fosterstudents’ personal and social growth while supporting the goals of NJ GEAR UP.Ranch Hope of Alloway45 Sawmill RoadAlloway, NJ 08001856-935-1555Contact: Jeff Harveyjharvey@ranchhope.orgContact: Linda Smithlsmith@ranchhope.orgContact: Dave Bailey Jr.dbailey@ranchhope.orgRanch Hope is a 501(c) 3, non-profit organization founded in 1964 by the Rev.Dave Bailey and his wife, Eileen. It provides a behavioral health residentialtreatment facility for males ages 12-18 at time of admission. It also providestraditional RTC services with specialty bed for male youth that have Type I andType II diabetes and another unit for sexually reactive youth. Shelter servicesand counseling are provided for Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem and AtlanticCounties. Ranch Hope provides independent living programs your youth agingout of the child welfare system. Mentors are needed.11Revised November, 2016

Robin’s Nest, Inc.Robins' Nest Inc.42 S. Delsea DriveGlassboro, NJ 08028Contact: Elizabeth McLaughlin,Associate Director of Developmentemclaughlin@robinsnestinc.orgPhone: 856-881-8689 ext. 125; Fax: 856-881-5508Contact: Katie ReithmeierMentor Specialistkreithmeier@robinsnestinc.orgPhone: 856-881-8689 ext. 504Contact: Jillian LaffertyProgram Supervisorjlafferty@robinsnestinc.orgPhone: 856-881-8689 ext. 501Website: www.robinsnestinc.orgThis nonprofit social services agency is dedicated to the safety, support, andempowerment of children and families throughout Southern NJ. Volunteers areneeded for Santa's Workshop set-up/clean-up, fundraising club projects, officeassistance, and mentoring.Working with Animal ProgramsFriends of Burlington County Animal Shelter (FOBCAS)Woodlane Road35 Academy Dr.Westampton, NJ 0806Contact: Theresa K Email: friendsofbcas.org@gmail.comWebsite: www.FriendsofBCAS.org or www.facebook.com/fobcasThe shelter has the capacity for hundreds of animals, and the shelter workerssimply don't have enough time to ensure every animal gets attention everyday. We always need more people willing to walk the dogs and play with thecats. Human interaction helps the animals release pent-up energy andreduces their stress, making them happier and more attractive to potentialadopters.12Revised November, 2016

South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter &Cumberland County S.P.C.A.1244 N. Delsea DriveVineland, NJ 08360856-691-1500Contact: Catherine Shepherd, Adult Volunteer & Event CoordinatorEmail: volunteers@cumberlandcountyspca.orgMany volunteer opportunities such as helping cats and dogs cope with thestress of the shelter environment by providing them with exercise, attention andmental stimulation. Volunteers are also needed to staff the cat adoptioncenter at the Pet-Smart in Millville. Volunteers not wanting to work directly withthe animals, you may help with fundraising events as well as with generalhousekeeping chores at the shelter. Rowan students may also teach thehumane education classes at various elementary schools in the area.The Oasis Animal Sanctuary698 Central AvenueFranklinville, NJ 08322Contact: Stephanie Gonzalez OasisVolunteerCoordinator@gmail.com856-262-1222The Oasis Animal Sanctuary is a small non-profit located in Franklinville, NJwhich houses a wide variety of animals, including horses, ducks, turkeys, andcats. They are home to many older animals who need a little bit of extra careand have found a very happy home with the staff and volunteers of Oasis! Thesanctuary currently needs individuals who are eager to do physical farm work,including raking, cleaning, grounds maintenance, farmhouse maintenance,and assist with other general building projects! We also have some limitedopportunities for volunteers to assist with horse grooming, horse socialization,cat care, and cat socialization.PETSAVERS, INCPO Box 546Woodbury, NJ 08096(856)-796-0361www.petsaversnj.org,Contact: Jenn White, email: jlkulyik77@gmail.comHelp save animals in our community. Pet Savers needs volunteers, donationsand caring homes for animals who will give you hours of companionship andlove. There are many ways you can help and make a difference. Visit us at anylocal Pet Smart store where our volunteers take care of the animals waiting foradoption. Help us make a difference in an animal’s life!13Revised November, 2016

Philadelphia Zoo3400 West Girard AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19104-1196215-243-5200, Fax: 215-243-5219Contact: Morgan Lewis, Human Resources Generalist orNajia Starkey, Human Resources Generalistwww.philadelphiazoo.orgThe Philadelphia Zoo’s 42 acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission ofconversation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages inconservations efforts to protect endangered species around the world.Environmental ProgramsEdwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife RefugeU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceP. O. Box 72, 800 Great Creek RoadOceanville, New Jersey 08231609-652-1665 or 609-432-1434 (cell)Contact: Sandy Perchetti, Community Partnership CoordinatorEmail: sandy ytheThe Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge actively assists in conserving,protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats as well asproviding educational and recreational opportunities for the refuge. Anestimated 250,000 visitors come to the 47,000-acre Edwin B. Forsythe NationalWildlife Refuge each year to observe wildlife, photograph migratory birds, bikethe 8-mile Refuge drive, walk the nature trails and attend educationalprograms. The Refuge, which spans 50 miles of southern New Jersey’s coastline,is made up of salt marsh, woodlands and freshwater habitats. The property,located in one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most active flight paths, is protectedand managed to conserve the region’s biodiversity. Volunteers are needed toassist with environmental education, public relations campaigns, marketingstrategies, web presence, and social media efforts to spread the word aboutthe events and activities sponsored by the Refuge and the Friends of Forsythe.Gloucester County Parks and Recreation254 County House RoadClarksboro, NJ 08020856-251-6710, Fax: 856-251-6749Contact: Chuck Rose, DirectorGloucester County Parks and Recreation is responsible for the organization anddevelopment of the recreational environment within the county. Volunteersare needed for a variety of projects throughout the year.14Revised November, 2016

Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity425 S BroadwayPitman, NJ 08071(856) 256-9400Contact: Robert Toreki Email: rob@ilpi.comWebsite: www.gc-habitat.orgGloucester County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization whichprovides homeownership opportunities for low income working "partner"families. We offer A Hand Up.Not a Hand Out. We are committed to providingdecent and affordable housing. Volunteers are needed to assist withspecial events, raise funds, do basic construction, and work in the Re-Store.Habitat for Humanity Burlington County530 East Route 38Maple Shade, NJ 08052856-439-6717 ext. 2Contact: Rebecca NicholsProgram CoordinatorVolunteer@habitatbcnj.orgWebsite: http://habitatbcnj.org/Habitat for Humanity Burlington County serves thousands of people each yearwith the opportunities to volunteer and give back to their community, as wellas hundreds of individuals, and families who now have a place to call home.Since our inception in 1987 we have built homes for our partner families inMoorestown, Burlington City, Medford, Mt. Holly, Willingboro, Mt. Laurel, Beverly,Burlington Township, Florence, Bordentown, Palmyra, Mt. Holly andCinnaminson.Rowan University Fossil Park600 Whitney AvenueGlassboro, NJ 08028Contact: Heather SimmonsAssociate Director for External AffairsPhone: 856-256-5244Email: fossils@rowan.eduAt the Rowan University Fossil Park, located just four miles from campus inMantua Township, every step into the 50-foot-deep fossil quarry takes youthousands of years into Earth’s deep past. In a six-inch bone bed, researchersmay have found answers to some of the planet’s most enduring mysteriesabout dinosaur extinction 65 million years ago, and you can be an invaluablepart of their work! Volunteers contribute a wide range of talents andexperience to the Fossil Park. Training sessions help interested volunteersdiscover where their unique talents can best be put to use. Students in allacademic programs can meet service hour requirements at the Fossil Park,while at the same time contributing to important research and having tons offun.15Revised November, 2016

South Jersey Land & Water TrustP. O. Box 233Glassboro, NJ 08028856-881-2269Contact: Christine Nolan, email: cnolan@sjlandwater.orgWebsite: www.sjlandwater.orgThe South Jersey Land & Water Trust is gathering information on the health oflocal streams so as to prioritize future restoration efforts including stream cleanups, tree plantings, stream bank stabilization, non-native species removal, andmore. Volunteers are needed for Land Stewardship, Education, Events andother programs.Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge4 Sawmill RoadMedford Twp., NJ 08055856-983-3329Website: www.cedarrun.orgContact: Sara Walsh Volunteer Coordinator, email: sara.walsh@cedarrun.orgCedar Run is a nature center and wildlife hospital that takes in injured wildlife,rehabilitates them and releases them. Volunteer opportunities include:helping to care for the wildlife, helping with educational programs and specialevents, greeting visitors at our Nature Center, building & repairing animalenclosures, general office work.Food & Clothing ProgramsAngels of God Clothing Closet334 South BroadwayPitman, NJ 08071856-625-8625Website: www.angelsofgod.orgEmail: angels@angelsofgod.orgThis Clothing Closet was started by a 13 year old girl named Katelyn whosemission was to provide clothing and more, (to those in need) at no cost. Itemsaccepted are: new or gently used clothing, toiletries and toys. Volunteers areneeded to host donation drives, help with events such as silent auction,pancake breakfast, or individuals to work in the store stocking shelves.16Revised November, 2016

Cathedral Kitchen1514 Federal StreetCamden, NJ 08105Phone: 856-964-6771 ext.107Fax: 856-964-6772www.cathedralkitchen.orgContact: Alexandra “Alex” WillsCommunity Relations ManagerCathedral Kitchen is the largest “soup kitchen” in Camden, NJ. Thousands ofmeals are provided to the poor and hungry each month. The mission of theCathedral Kitchen is to provide essential life services that support the healthand well-being of those in our community and, in doing so, to affirm eachperson’s humanity and dignity while guiding them towards self-sufficiency.First Presbyterian Church of Glassboro300 University Blvd.Glassboro, NJ 08028Contact: Pastor KatePhone: 856-881-7733Email: glassborofpc@gmail.comFirst Presbyterian Church of Glassboro, through the grace of God, has beenimpacting people’s lives in the community of Glassboro and beyond for onehundred and forty-nine years.We feed people through 3rd M. E. A.L., a free meal offered by the church tolow income or no income folks. The invitation extends to seniors, low-income aswell as neighbors in the community. We have volunteer opportunities to helpserve the meal, act as hosts to our guests and with clean up after.The Donation Garden has supplied, on average one thousand pounds of fresh,organic vegetables to the Samaritan Food Pantry in Glassboro. This garden onchurch property has been maintained and expanded by church members,community members, certified gardeners and Rowans students for the threeyears it has been in existence. Volunteer opportunities include weeding,harvesting at appropriate times, planting a winter crop and prepping beds inthe spring.We provide housing for homeless families through Family Promise of GloucesterCounty (Interfaith Hospitality Network). We help homeless families get back ontheir feet by supplying a hot meal and a safe place to sleep while they receivethe assistance they need through programs and case management. Alongwith other churches, synagogues and organizations, we take a turn in offeringspace for families four times a year. Volunteer opportunities include cooking ameal for the families for one evening during their week stay, acting as hosts foran evening and staying overnight with the families. Training is required andprovided.17Revised November, 2016

Food Bank of South Jersey1501 John Tipton Blvd.Pennsauken, NJ 08110856-662-4884, Fax: 856-662-4489Email: info@foodbanksj.orgWebsite: foodbanksj.orgVolunteers:, Gerald Tieyah, Manager ofVolunteer Services volunteers@foodbanksj.orgVolunteers are needed to sort and repackage items, warehouse work, andlight office work with shifts Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.Holiday Food Drive: Kristen DeJesus kdejesus@foodbanksj.orgThe Food Bank of South Jersey exists to provide an immediate solution to theurgent problem of hunger by p

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053 856-552-3238, fax: 856-596-7881 Contact: Sharon Wenner, Volunteer Coordinator Email: swenner@samaritannj.org Samaritan is a not-for-profit agency helping those coping with serious illness or grief. Students may support Samaritan through collection drives, fundraisers,