Making New Jersey Better.
One volunteer at a time.
Jersey Cares envisions a New Jersey where every person is empowered and motivated to affect positive change toward the most pressing issues in our communities – whether addressing issues like food insecurity, access to education, homelessness, mental health, environmental conservation, or others. Explore our blog to discover the inspiring stories of our programs, volunteers, and communities.
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Empowering Teachers for Positive Change
Read more: Empowering Teachers for Positive ChangeTeachers are the backbone of our educational system. Day in and day out, they devote countless hours to lesson planning, helping students, and grading papers, all while dealing with crowded classrooms and limited resources. Despite the immense impact they have on the lives of students, teachers are often undervalued, underpaid, and face a lack of…
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Global Volunteer Month: Can One Person Really Make a Difference?
Read more: Global Volunteer Month: Can One Person Really Make a Difference?Despite the endless challenges we face as a global society – poverty, food insecurity, climate change, pandemics, and others – there is hope for a better future. A hope that lies inside each and every one of us. But can one person really make a difference toward the world’s greatest challenges? The short answer is,…
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Volunteer Management: Enhancing Impact
Read more: Volunteer Management: Enhancing ImpactDid you know that the benefits of volunteering extend well beyond the nonprofit? Not only does volunteering impact the individual volunteer, but companies that offer volunteer opportunities for their employees see a direct correlation between retention and leadership development. Check out other benefits below! Impact on Nonprofits: Impact on Businesses: Impact on Individuals: Volunteering,…
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