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Reeves-Reed Arboretum is looking for "Arboretum Ambassadors" to welcome visitors to our historic Wisner House! Ambassadors are responsible for: - Opening and closing Wisner House - Welcoming guests, answering questions, handing out maps and other materials - Monitoring current art exhibits This opportunity is open to adults, college students and high school students entering their junior or senior year. This is a part-time paid position on Saturdays & Sundays, generally 10am - 4pm (unless there is a special event or rental in which case Wisner House would be closed). . This is a shared position, so you would not be working every weekend. Arboretum Ambassadors are currently needed in February 2020 through the summer.

The American Diabetes Association needs volunteers who are looking for work experience in marketing and/or event planning. 

The Connection  in Summit, NJ, known for its excellent aquatic programs, is seeking experienced  swim instructors  to join our team. In this position: · You will be responsible for teaching safe pool and water practices while instructing swimming skills and techniques. · Instruct aquatics class in accordance with course description and curriculum goals established by Aquatics Director; safely utilizing specific equipment. · Instruct each class participant in a way that he/she understands class format, and is swimming in a manner which is both beneficial and safe. · Ensures the safety and well-being of all class and program participants during youth and/or adult classes. Requirements · Experience teaching swim classes · CPR and First Aid required or must be obtained within the first month of employment. · Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. · Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively. Hours · We have a variety of positions available including days (early morning and afternoon), evenings and weekends. Compensation · Competitive compensation offered. · Membership discounts offered to staff and their families (work hour minimums apply) including access to fitness facility and pool as well as adult and children’s classes. The Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our differences make us better.

Room to Read volunteers enjoy the flexibility of creativity in hosting a simple event and inviting friends and family to participate. If you love to read and want to give other students around the world the lifelong gift of literacy, help us educate our community about the benefits of giving back. Room to Read trains teachers and librarians, publishes books in the local languages of the countries where we work, and provides life skills training to girls in secondary school. We are the lucky winners in the lottery of life. We were born into a country and community that values education. We want to give others the opportunity to reach their potential. Literacy opens doors. "There's one simple philosophy that my students know I live by: Those who can read, should; those who can't, should." - A Librarian Please contact volunteer Chapter Leader Nicole Smith: rtrnicolesmith@gmail.com

PROGRAM BENEFITS No experience or education level required; No diploma or degree required Gain experience while exploring career options Gain a competitive edge over other job applicants in private or government sectors Gain leadership and management experience Gain college credits for continuing education and workforce development (earn 6-9 credit hours) Gain new contacts by networking with government and community agency directors Gain new skills in your career field and expand your capabilities Gain advantages for college, trade school or apprenticeships Team Leader option for those with advanced skills and education (11 months) Begin application process at age 17 Minimum of 10 month commitment- can be repeated Travel, lodging, healthcare provided plus childcare allowance if applicable Earn bi-weekly pay plus $6,095 to pay off educational debt or pay for future educational and job training expenses   An excellent option for those interested in business, construction, carpentry, building trades, environmental management, emergency services, forestry, disaster response, public administration, social sciences, law enforcement, homeland security, public health, writing/journalism, counseling, human services, recreation, non-profit services, or careers with local, state or federal government and organizations.   PROJECT EXAMPLES   Natural Disasters- manage volunteers; managing distribution centers and shelters; preparing and distributing meals; clearing debris; enrolling victims into emergency-assistance databases; mucking and gutting; surveying community assets; distributing educational materials and preparedness kits; implementing disaster-preparedness curricula; GIS mapping for improvements to community emergency response systems   Disaster Survivor Assistance- Work directly with Americans affected by disaster, manage documents, conduct surveys, or work at a recovery center. Register survivors for assistance in the field, utilize systems to map the areas you and your team will canvas, generate daily crew reports, and carry out status inquiries for survivors already registered.   Individual Assistance- Coordinate with nonprofits and government agencies to connect disaster survivors to services. Complete case reviews in Transitioning Sheltering Assistance, help with Direct Housing Missions, call applicants and inform them of the assistance appeal process, and assist in staffing Disaster Recovery Centers.   Logistics- Assist with distribution of supplies to disaster and recovery areas; inventory supplies and manage warehouse storage. Support IT wiring of FEMA facilities, or be there to open and close-out recovery offices.   Planning & GIS Systems- Plan during a disaster or research, write, and manage information for FEMA Regional Offices and Headquarters. Formulate Incident Action Plans and collect information for other products; work closely with planning teams to formulate Incident Maps and input data for map services and databases; assist while specialists produce incident specific geospatial products.   Public Assistance- Be there after disaster strikes to conduct damage assessments and input data for official reports. Participate in kickoff meetings and site visits, compile data for project worksheets, and support public assistance closeout for disasters.   Infrastructure- building wheelchair ramps; establishing community centers; building playgrounds; repairing and painting public facilities; rehabilitate property   Environmental Conservation- trail work; planting trees; removing invasive plant species; cleaning up rivers, streams, and beaches; performing water quality assessments; and leading environmental education workshops and camps for youth   Energy Conservation- providing energy efficiency assessments; assisting with installations of energy efficient appliances and light bulbs; developing recycling programs; performing home weatherization projects for low-income, disabled, and senior citizens; and providing and developing educational programming on sustainability and conservation practices   Urban and Rural Development- supporting homeless shelters, food banks, youth and family service organizations; historical preservation; programming for seniors and special populations; renovating and constructing homes; leading neighborhood and community revitalization projects; and providing direct service to students, parents, and families, employment counseling and health awareness     START YOUR APPLICATION OR REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VIP_NCCC

DISASTER RESPONSE- FEMA CORPS- Ages 17 to 24 Every year, disasters put millions of Americans in danger and costs billions of dollars in property damage. But every year, all year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is on the job —as part of a team helping communities reduce risk, helping emergency officials prepare for all hazards, and helping people get back on their feet after their lives are disrupted by a disaster. FEMA is the federal coordinator for the operational and logistical disaster response needed to save and sustain lives, minimize suffering, and protect property in a timely and effective manner in communities that become overwhelmed by disasters. FEMA assists in community recovery through a number of channels, including obligating monetary aid for both individual assistance and public assistance. FEMA Corps is a unique, team-based service program that gives participants the opportunity to serve communities impacted by disaster while gaining professional development experience. If you share this interest in supporting American communities devastated by natural disasters such as hurricane, tornado, flooding, blizzard, fires and other events, apply for this program. This federal training & service learning program requires no degree or experience. If you are over the age of 24, please visit usajobs dot gov and search under FEMA for employment opportunities.   START YOUR APPLICATION OR REQUEST ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VIP_NCCC             This process notifies the authorized representative of the government assigned to your state who will contact you via email with additional information and application assistance.   PROGRAM BENEFITS • Completed degree not required • Gain experience while exploring career options • Gain a competitive edge over other job applicants in private or government sectors • Gain leadership and management experience • Gain college credits for continuing education (earn 6-9 credit hours) • Gain new contacts by networking with government and community agency directors • Gain new skills in your career field and expand your capabilities • Gain advantages for college, trade school or apprenticeships • Team Leader option for those with advanced skills and education (11 months) • Minimum of 10 month commitment- can be repeated • Travel, lodging, healthcare provided plus childcare allowance if applicable • Earn bi-weekly pay plus $6,095 to pay off educational debt or pay for future educational and job training expenses   PROJECT EXAMPLES Natural Disasters- manage volunteers; managing distribution centers and shelters; preparing and distributing meals; clearing debris; enrolling victims into emergency-assistance databases; mucking and gutting; surveying community assets; distributing educational materials and preparedness kits; implementing disaster-preparedness curricula; GIS mapping for improvements to community emergency response systems Disaster Survivor Assistance- Work directly with Americans affected by disaster, manage documents, conduct surveys, or work at a recovery center. Register survivors for assistance in the field, utilize systems to map the areas you and your team will canvas, generate daily crew reports, and carry out status inquiries for survivors already registered. Individual Assistance- Coordinate with nonprofits and government agencies to connect disaster survivors to services. Complete case reviews in Transitioning Sheltering Assistance, help with Direct Housing Missions, call applicants and inform them of the assistance appeal process, and assist in staffing Disaster Recovery Centers. Logistics- Assist with distribution of supplies to disaster and recovery areas; inventory supplies and manage warehouse storage. Support IT wiring of FEMA facilities, or be there to open and close-out recovery offices. Planning & GIS Systems- Plan during a disaster or research, write, and manage information for FEMA Regional Offices and Headquarters. Formulate Incident Action Plans and collect information for other products; work closely with planning teams to formulate Incident Maps and input data for map services and databases; assist while specialists produce incident specific geospatial products. Public Assistance- Be there after disaster strikes to conduct damage assessments and input data for official reports. Participate in kickoff meetings and site visits, compile data for project worksheets, and support public assistance closeout for disasters.    

The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is looking for Arboretum Ambassadors! This position welcomes visitors to our historic Wisner House during seasonal art exhibits. Hours are some Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Ambassadors are not expected to work every weekend since the position is typically shared.  Arboretum Ambassadors are currently needed now through November and then again in February 2020 through the summer.  Ambassadors are responsible for : Opening and closing Wisner House to the public on Saturdays and Sundays (apart from when the house is closed for private events). Welcoming guests, answering questions, handing out maps and other materials.  Monitoring art exhibit in the Wisner House Gallery. This opportunity is open to adults, college students and high school students entering their junior or senior year. Click the Apply button below or call Trish Cassin at 908-273-8787 ext 1616.

Home For Good Dogs Rescue in Berkeley Heights is always looking for volunteers age 16 or over for a variety of  jobs. Another great way to start is by fostering a pet. 

St. Huberts volunteer program starts at age 16 for all non-animal handling jobs.

Furniture Assist needs volunteers ages 12+.  Furniture Assist is a non-profit that accepts donations from those who have items to give. We receive many donated items and need volunteers to  to help clients move furniture and to help with dishes, clothes, lamps and other household items. If you can't move items that's ok! You can help accept donations, organize them and help put stuff in order. On Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-11:30 and from 12-2:30 we accept donations.

The Interfaith Food Pantry needs volunteers for their many programs and initiatives.