Volunteering is a great way to get more involved in your community. However, many people don’t know where to start. Finding volunteer opportunities isn’t as difficult as people may think! Below are two websites for volunteering opportunities in Bergen County that all individuals, including high school students, can participate in.
An excellent website for ongoing volunteer opportunities is bergenvolunteers.org. Bergen Volunteers is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 dedicated to giving back to the county’s communities. Since 1966, Bergen Volunteers have created numerous programs to continue serving their county, including the CHEER, CHORE, Mentoring, Bergen READS, All Wrapped Up, and more.
Bergen Volunteers has quite a bit of information about local opportunities. When signing up for an account—which is required for responding to opportunities—users can set their volunteer preferences. For instance, if one is interested in helping causes related to education or the environment, they can use that preference to show related opportunities. This also applies if individuals have interests in family-friendly volunteering opportunities or group activities.
Another great website is the NAHS Community Service page. For high school students at NAHS, achieving the required 40 community service hours can be easily achieved by participating in the highlighted suggestions. A few possibilities are hosted by the school’s clubs, including the Environmental Club. Various seasonal activities are always available, including snow shoveling and lawn cleanup.
Getting involved in one’s community is an excellent way to gather community service hours and aid one’s community. No matter the service, every volunteer is appreciated. Giving back to the community is essential and provides numerous benefits and even more ways to connect with others. Using resources such as valid websites is a great way to start and see what interests you!