The Mission

Through promotion, coordination and enhancement of citizen participation, the Governor's Office of Volunteerism supports the growth and development of volunteer organizations and activities throughout the State of New Jersey. The Office serves as a statewide liaison between public, private, local, state and national volunteer programs.

The Vision

The Governor's Office of Volunteerism works diligently toward fulfilling its mission, Connecting Communities…Connecting People. The Office aims to provide training, technical assistance, promotion and recognition; as well as create greater access to resources of the community and government. Under the leadership of Secretary of State, Regena L. Thomas, the office is committed to excellence and service.

The Goal

The primary goal of the Office is to be a centralized agency on volunteerism in the state and to provide the opportunity, tools and support to New Jersey's citizens so that they can participate and benefit from the volunteer experience --the spirit of humanity. The Office supports programs such as, early childhood literacy, disaster and emergency response efforts, mentoring, volunteer management and other volunteer initiatives, and serves as a resource for all volunteer programs throughout New Jersey.