During this national emergency, the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Volunteerism and its partner organizations understand that those who are not suffering from the virus may want to help. However, all volunteer activities should adhere to critical health and safety protocols in order to protect volunteers, protect residents, protect clients and protect service agencies.
Download the Volunteer and Volunteer Organization Guidelines
I want to volunteer - Registration Form
I am an organization looking for volunteers - Organization Volunteer Request Form
Volunteer Centers and United Way organizations support and facilitate volunteerism throughout the state in a variety of ways. Among their various functions, they provide opportunities to volunteer throughout a community.
The mission of the Governor's Office of Volunteerism is to support NJ's 1.8 million volunteers with training and recognition while matching community needs in partnership with volunteer centers, disaster response organizations, business volunteers, schools, colleges, faith-based organizations and community organizations.
Members of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service
William J. Kettleson, Chair | Florence L. Demming, Vice Chair | Edward J. O’Malley, Chair Emeritus |
William C. Applegate Raymond R. Lill Charles E. Archbald, II Kim Saunders, Esq. Joseph M. Geleta Kathryn T. Gollotto, D.O. Thomas R. Reilly Hans Dekker |
Morris M. Lenczicki Janet P. Sharma David C. Warshaw Brian E. Dean Arlene M. Meyers Elaine R. Sterling, Emeritus Michael J. Bzdak Carol A. McKinney |
Sharon Nzwalla Ryan Linda H. Michalski Walter S. Vincent, III, Ph.D. Timothy Hearne Kathleen Tontarski Brandon J. Pugh Lee A. Mrowicki, Jr. |
Rowena Madden, Director |