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Virtual Volunteering and the Future of Service
Coming on the heels of the most unprecedented year in recent history, civic-minded companies and individuals across the country enter 2021 with an appetite for service as the new year offers a chance for the rebirth of traditional volunteerism. As we’ve witnessed since the beginning of last year, the initial spread of COVID-19 has prevented…
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Volunteerism in a Virtual World
2020 has brought about great uncertainty. During a time in which a helping hand usually offers a soothing solution, COVID- 19 isolated billions of people from work, school, socialization and – most importantly for nonprofits – volunteering. Despite these challenges, COVID-19 has inspired organizations to reimagine volunteering in order to motivate communities and find new…
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Adrienne Petrino
Mentor Extraordinaire The Jersey Cares Youth Workforce Development Fellowship is designed for low-to-moderate-income youth of Essex County and addresses the gap between youth workforce skills and their employment opportunities. The Fellowship creates a unique opportunity for Fellows to benefit from the merging efforts of Newark’s major companies and its vibrant nonprofit sector by learning skills…
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Planting Seeds of Hope in Newark
Project Coordinator’s (PC’s) are stewards and ambassadors of Jersey Cares, leading other volunteers in projects that benefit the community. Project Coordinators drive social change by leading well-managed, sustainable projects and programs that meet community-identified needs and provide volunteers with a positive experience, inspiring everyone to continue their journey of service. This article is part of…
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Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Social Justice
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear innovation? Creative, new, original? ATMs are probably not included in that list. For two fellows in the Jersey Cares’ Project Coordinator Fellowship (PCF), Stephany Ayala and Juan Camacho, ATMs became a proposed innovative community solution during their internship at the I Have A Dream…
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Say Hello to Juanita Cook!
Juanita has been a motivated volunteer with Jersey Cares since 2017 but started her journey with us in 2013. In 2018, Juanita decided to take on the role of a Project Coordinator and become a part of the Jersey Cares family leading many different volunteer opportunities throughout the state. When asked what sparked her interest…
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Who is Care of The Park?
Pat Thomas has been a part of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex program since 2014, dedicating many volunteer hours to the Care of The Park program at Essex County Branch Brook Park. A lifelong resident of Newark, Pat grew up around the park and takes every opportunity to give back as a volunteer leader…
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Planting Seeds of Hope
Planting Seeds of Hope – healthy food and empowering the local community combine.
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Project Coordinator Fellowship Spotlight – Jonhatan Blaise
The Project Coordinator Fellowship (PCF) program works tirelessly to close the opportunity gap of low to moderate income Essex County young adults between the ages of 16-24. The PCF program aims to enhance professional development and reduce youth unemployment for young people who live in and around Newark. Read on to hear the experience of…
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