Bergen Volunteers turns caring into meaningful action by engaging volunteers to improve lives and strengthen the community via a three-pronged approach: Volunteerism through our own and external community programs, community engagement, and civic leadership.
Nina Bachrach
nbachrach@bergenvolunteers.org
201.489.9399
We provide…
Critical services to youth, families, veterans, seniors, and those who are economically disadvantaged in our community. We connect volunteers with our own programs and those offered by the nonprofit community.
Individuals and businesses with networking and service opportunities and training that address community needs.
Leadership and professional development opportunities for individuals living and working in Bergen County, educating people about our community and training them to be civically active.
Visit us on our website at www.bergenvolunteers.org for volunteer opportunities and ways to become active in the community.
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YWCA Northern New Jersey
Empower women, girls and families, eliminate racism
Lori Murray
201.345.1888
Clients in need of the following services: sexual violence counseling and support, job readiness, racial justice training, senior fitness and health
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Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative
Powered by passionate volunteers, BVMI meets the medical needs of low-income, working, uninsured adults in Bergen County by providing free, comprehensive, patient-centered primary healthcare
Amanda Missey
amissey@bvmi.net
Medical professionals and laypeople who want to volunteer, especially those who speak Spanish or Korean.
Individuals interested in serving on boards or committees, especially those with financial and marketing backgrounds.
Uninsured residents earning up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level who do not have health insurance.
Donors/funders who are interested in supporting the provision of healthcare for the uninsured.
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Hackensack Riverkeeper
We work to protect, preserve and restore the Hackensack River for the benefit of the people and wildlife that depend on it by engaging in a fourfold strategy of environmental action, advocacy, education and citizen enforcement. Founded in 1997 by Captain Bill Sheehan.
Captain Hugh Carola, Program Director
hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org
201-403-1992 (call/text)
Seasonal adult employment available (April-October) at our two Paddling Centers: Overpeck County Park in Teaneck and Laurel Hill County Park in Secaucus.
Environmental Education programs – in the field, on the water, and in the classroom – available for students, groups and individuals ages 4 and up.
Corporate River Stewardship program offers team-building service opportunities and projects for companies large and small
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County
Mission- To enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Contact Information:
Joseph J. Licata, MPA- Chief Executive Officer
Melissa McKinney– Resource Development & Marketing Manager
Melissa.McKinney@bgcoflodi.org
Leads that would be useful:
Donors/funders who are interested in supporting the mission of our organization
Inkind donation of goods or services
Individuals interested in serving on boards or committees
Staffing and Volunteers
Cost savings
Marketing and Fundraising support
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Heightened Independence and Progress (hip) Center for Independent Living
Mission: Empowering people with disabilities to achieve independent living through outreach, advocacy and education.
hip offers a wide range of services in Bergen and Hudson Counties including:
Information and Referral
Peer Support
Individual and Systems Advocacy
Independent living skills training
Transition into the community from institutional settings
hip participates in several government funded programs offering services that enable people with disabilities to remain independent in their communities.
Contact Information: Brian Fitzgibbons, MPA, CRC – President/CEO
bfitzgibbons@hipcil.org Website www.hipcil.org
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Displaced Homemakers Center @ the Bergen Job Center
Mission: Empowering Women through retraining and job seeking services
Contact Information; Anne Wallman, 201-329-9600 X 5510 annwall@bergen.org
Leads that would be useful: Job or internship leads for clients who are looking for work. Information about services that can help our clients with: Child care, Legal Advice (specifically Family Court), Living expenses, Rental Assistance, DV resources, Access to technology.
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CBH Care
CBH Care is a mental health agency with primary locations in Hackensack, Westwood and Lyndhurst. We offer after school programs for adolescents, school clearances, day programs for adults and our senior populations, out-reach programs for people living with mental illness and the homeless and residential services for all ages. Our emergent mental health center for 18 years and older is located in Westwood. Our Out Patient Department works with people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the optimum in behavioral healthcare that is responsive to the community’s needs.
Nikki Chiarello 201-775-6349
Leads: Donors/funders who would be interested in our organization and mission. Collaborators.
Bergen Volunteers turns caring into meaningful action by engaging volunteers to improve lives and strengthen the community via a three-pronged approach: Volunteerism through our own and external community programs, community engagement, and civic leadership.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bogota Post
To provide a social gathering place for Veterans that are members to include a social room and bar.
To assist Veterans and their families when qualified and requested as resources are available. Advocate for Veterans.
Rent out a meeting/party hall
Alex Hernandez, Post Commander. 201-906-7292. BogotaVFW@gmail.com
Leads: Veterans receiving awards for being in combat zones, resources for Veterans, and Hall rentals to the public for 100 seated.
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc.
Contact Information: Marianne Balazs, Director of Development, mbalazs@arcbp.com. Cell 201 965 7302
Leads that would be useful: Participants, sponsors, and donors for our annual Walk, Golf & Tennis Classic, and Silent Auction events.
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Garden Club of Hackensack
Mission: The objective shall be to provide community outreach through:
Monthly meetings with instructive speakers on relevant topics.
Providing programs, workshops, activities for residents of all ages.
Offering volunteer services that help improve the appearance of the community and preservation of the natural environment.
The organization will obtain its income from dues, donations and fundraisers. It will be formed as a non-profit 501c3 and follow those IRS guidelines
Contact Information: Janet Wicka – Vice President jawicka@gmail.com 201-805-3739
Leads that would be useful : Members, Volunteers, Speakers for workshops
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Greater Bergen County YMCA
Mission: Strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Premium Programs for Children and Youth: including childcare, after school care, Summer Camp, STEAM Camp, and Youth Sports.
Focus on Health and Wellness: Wellness center and group exercise classes for teens, adults and seniors.
Aquatic Programs and Swim Lessons: swim lessons for ages 6 months to 100+, Water Safety programs, American Red Cross Certification classes.
Y for All Fund: The Y strives to make Y programs and services more affordable for everyone, so that kids and adults can receive the educational, physical, and social benefits of our programs, while reducing the stress on adults juggling work and household responsibilities with the uncertainties of life. Through our Y for All Fund, qualifying families and individuals can receive a reduced rate on Y programs and membership.
Contact Information:
Julie Morrow; Senior Director of Development, Marketing and Community Engagement
jmorrow@metroymcas.org 201-487-6600 x206
Leads that would be useful: Members, Donors, Employees, Community Partners
- Northeast New Jersey SCORE is the Bergen and Passaic County-focused chapter of SCORE, a non-profit national organization made up of more than 13,000 volunteers dedicated to helping to emerge and existing small businesses maximize their potential for success by providing free, confidential, professional business counseling and workshops.
- Northeast NJ SCORE has more than 80 volunteers. All are active, semi-retired, or retired executives who have either achieved top-level positions in major firms or have owned and operated their own small- to midsize companies.
- We help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their companies and small business owners solve problems. Our seasoned counselors work with clients who need expert, real-world advice.
Contact information: Gregg Butler – SCORE – Certified Mentor | Outreach Leader
gregg.butler@scorevolunteer.org | 201-370-4743
SCORE Northeast New Jersey Chapter | https://www.score.org/northeastnj