Volunteer drivers deliver a box of seven frozen kosher meals to homebound clients in Bergen and Passaic counties. Drivers typically deliver once a week to between one and five clients in a small, convenient geographic area. There is also an opportunity to get to know the clients. If you are unable to make a weekly commitment, there is always a need for dedicated substitute volunteers who are willing to take over routes for shorter periods when regular drivers are unavailable.

The Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated seniors. Friendly Visitors go to the client’s home, usually once a week for about an hour at a mutually agreed upon time, and spend time chatting with the client, or sometimes doing other activities like playing games or a musical instrument.

Telephone Reassurance is like Friendly Visitors for individual clients who are unable to or prefer not to have a volunteer in their home. Volunteers will call once or twice a week for 15-20 minutes to check in on the client and provide some socialization.

Cooking Companions prepare a home-cooked meal for a homebound senior twice a month and share the meal with the client in the client’s home. This program is intended to promote good nutrition and provide socialization over a delicious meal, a format that many seniors particularly enjoy. Ingredient costs are reimbursed to the volunteer by the agency.

Volunteers attend our regular Café Europa events for Holocaust survivors to help set up and break down the room, serve food, and socialize with survivors.

Volunteers in our Corner Market Food Pantry help stack shelves, deliver food to clients, and pick up deliveries from grocery stores and other donation sources. Occasionally, there are opportunities for stocking shelves after hours or on weekends. Food drives are always welcomed!

Club Ed volunteers will meet at an affiliated school district to assist with our after-school care program. Activities may include homework help for elementary school-aged children, leading group activities, or reading books to our youngest participants. This program takes place after school and is perfect for younger volunteers. Note, an additional screening process is involved for this program.

RAISE job coaches will work alongside developmentally disabled adults to ensure a successful work experience. Each coaching position will be for 3 hours, once per week, for up to 6-9 months. No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided.