Volunteerism -- The Essence of NCJW

For all volunteer opportunities, contact our volunteer coordinator, Sue Wasserman.

We offer so many ways to get involved:
Volunteer for NCJW
Volunteer in the Community
Join an NCJW Committee
Find out about our VolunTweens Program
Apply for an Eskow Scholarship Award for Community Service

Volunteer for NCJW – Current Opportunities

Train to Become a Workshop Facilitator for RISE: Reaching Into Self-Empowerment

Become a volunteer workshop facilitator for our new RISE Institute, a new series of personal development workshops for women who need help setting and reaching life and career goals. The objective of the RISE Institute is to provide participants with self-esteem-based life skills, which, along with our regular array of job readiness offerings, can empower women to find employment and reach other personal goals.

Volunteers are trained in the RISE curriculum and materials. Workshop sessions may include such concepts as “Transforming Fears” and “Positive Affirmations: How to Find the Yes in Your Mind.” Day and evening workshops are available. The workshop schedule will be posted, and facilitators can select their own dates. Two facilitators can sign up for each workshop module.

How to become a volunteer presenter for RISE Institute:

• Attend three half-day (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) training sessions.
• Attend group dynamics/listening skills training.
• Commit to presenting a minimum of six 90-minute workshops during the year (presentations will be done in pairs).
• Prior experience facilitating groups, presenting to groups, and working with women a plus.
• Background in teaching, counseling, social work, coaching, training/education is preferred.

Schedule for Workshop Facilitator Training

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the NCJW/Essex office, on these dates:

Monday, March 12, Wednesday, March 14, Friday, March 16

Participants must attend all three sessions. Consistent with all NCJW/Essex training programs, completion of this training makes you eligible for but does not guarantee that you will become a RISE volunteer. Click here to reach our volunteer coordinator.

Train to Become a Volunteer for Moving Forward 2012

Become a volunteer for our new Moving Forward program, which gives teenage girls in the foster care system the support they need to plan for their futures. Held in the evenings at the Veterans’ Courthouse in Newark, the three-week, nine-hour workshop series helps the girls with career direction, job readiness, and college planning. The participants are referred to NCJW from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services).

Volunteers should have some experience in current job-search skills and enjoy working with teens. You will work with NCJW/Essex staff assisting the girls with job applications, interview skills, and other skills.

Moving Forward sessions in Newark are planned for Tuesday evenings: May 1, May 8, and May 15. Volunteers must be able to attend all three workshop evenings, as well as a three-hour training at the NCJW/Essex office. The training date will be announced. Check our website at NCJWessex.org. Consistent with all NCJW/Essex training programs, completion of this training makes you eligible for but does not guarantee that you will become a Moving Forward volunteer. Click here to reach our volunteer coordinator.

Help CFW Clients Develop Effective Job Resumes

The Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women is in need of volunteers to work with clients on improving their resumes. Experience with resume writing and/or editing is needed. Time commitment is flexible. Click here to reach our volunteer coordinator.

Become an Assistant Presenter for the NCJW Teen Dating Abuse (TDA) Program
Training for the position of Assistant Presenter for our Teen Dating Abuse (TDA) Awareness and Prevention program will be on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the NCJW Section conference room. You must be a member of NCJW to participate in the training. Created by NCJW, TDA is a comprehensive classroom experience for high school students that helps teens avoid abusive dating relationships. Assistant Presenters assist in delivering the two-day program in high school health classes. Training is very comprehensive and you will be well prepared for the job! Click here to reach our volunteer coordinator.

Shoppers for 2012 Back 2 School Store
Do you like to shop? We need shoe shoppers for the Back-2-School Store. Click here to reach our volunteer coordinator.

Current Events Facilitators
Are you a news junkie? Do you enjoy working with older adults? This is the perfect volunteer position for you! NCJW will train you to lead discussions about current events at senior centers in West Orange and South Orange. Groups meet twice a month.

Financial Professionals for our Financial Fitness Program
Financial Fitness is a nonprofit service that offers a one-time, low-cost consultation to women who don’t know how to get started in solving a financial problem. We are seeking New Jersey financial professionals to volunteer and offer advice on debt handling, budget planning, basic investing and credit management. As a volunteer, you will provide each client with a 30-minute consultation to point her in the right direction toward solving these problems.

LAW Program Desk Assistants
The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women is in need of volunteer receptionists for the LAW (Legal Assistance for Women) program, which provides legal guidance for women at a low fee. Help by greeting clients and lawyers in our Livingston office on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Women's Workshops Assistants/Receptionists
The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women is looking for volunteers to be receptionists on various Wednesday nights from approximately 6:45 to 9:00 for Women's Workshops. Ensure smooth functioning of the evening by taking in payments, answering phones, introducing speakers, and greeting the participants.

Join an NCJW Committee

We are already planning the 2012 Back 2 School Store!
Join the Back 2 School Store Committee and you can help shape this fabulous annual event. Shop for clothing, work with agencies to select children, identify community organizations for the family resource center, or help in many other planning projects.

2012 Annual Golf Invitational – Join the Committee!
Great opportunity to help an amazing committee. The golf event is June 4, 2012, but we have a lot of planning ahead of us. Help us with our live and silent auctions, or collect donations from a variety of vendors and resources. We will need help on the day of the event as well. No golf experience necessary.

Year-Round Opportunities -- Join Any Time!

Knitters and crocheters for Creative Hands
Personal shoppers for Career Closet
Office assistants for NCJW office
Assistants for Women's Workshops (evenings)
Computer skills tutors
Lawyers for our LAW program (Legal Assistance for Women)
Financial Professionals for our Financial Fitness Program
Front desk intake at Center for Women
Current events discussion facilitator at senior centers