Volunteer Center of South Jersey

09/01/2026

We're thrilled to be hosting the Volunteer Mangement Hybrid Conference again this year alongside Non Profit Development Center of Southern New Jersey! Presented by Better Impact, Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, and VMPC, the VMHC pairs a live global broadcast with local event locations so volunteer leaders can engage with international experts and connect with local peers.

Consider joining us in exploring practical strategies for building resilient and sustainable volunteer engagement. Connect with other leaders in our space, strengthen your frameworks, and gain the confidence to navigate shifting community expectations and technology needs.

Register here: https://bit.ly/VMHC-2026
Early-bird rates through September 15.

08/29/2026

Our team has been working hard preparing for the upcoming multi-date service event, RCSJ Serves, in collaboration with Rowan College of South Jersey (Cumberland & Gloucester Campuses), AmeriCorps, and 9/11 Day.

Here, we're prepping the BookSmiles collection bins that campus volunteers will paint for local book donations! We're excited to be supporting BookSmiles in this effort of honoring and remembering 9/11.

08/25/2026

🌟 Volunteers Needed!

📚 Help adults learn English, earn a GED, and build computer skills. No experience necessary—just a willingness to help. Join our Volunteer Tutor Training October 20–22!

🔗 Complete the volunteer interest form here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/msH498beb8t8Lo2dIRbNxfJ1B

08/25/2026

🤝Welcome King of Grace to our Nonprofit Partner Network! 🤝

King of Grace is dedicated to serving underserved communities through food distribution and spiritual care. Their mission focuses on empowering seniors and diverse populations by providing holistic support, improving nutrition, and building stronger social ties through community events.

Join them as a volunteer this Saturday, August 29, for their Grace Day Community Day which will bring joy, free resources, and essential support to local families. There are numerous ways to get involved in this community day!

Click here for more information and to sign-up: https://sjvolunteers.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=187365

08/22/2026

In remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we're teaming up with Rowan College of South Jersey, AmeriCorps, and 9/11 Day for RCSJ Serves, a campus-wide week of service honoring the tragic events that took place in 2001.

We’re inviting local nonprofit organizations to table at the Nonprofit Exhibition! Organizations will showcase their mission and volunteer opportunities to the passionate campus community.

🗓️Dates: September 8, 9, & 10, choose the day(s) that work for you

⏰Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍Locations: RCSJ Gloucester & Cumberland Campuses (Sewell & Vineland)

Spots are limited—reserve yours today: https://sjvolunteers.galaxydigital.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=16326

08/17/2026

💙Happy National Nonprofit Day!💙

From feeding families and supporting youth to protecting animals and preserving our environment, nonprofits are the heart of our communities.

Here at VCSJ, we work to support our local organizations in ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive. We would not be the center we are today without the hard work and dedication of our partners.

🤝We are stronger together, and today is a celebration of partnership, leadership, and community!🤝

08/11/2026

In one month, we mark 25 years since 9/11. For the past 25 years, communities across the nation have worked tirelessly to honor the day through meaningful service.

We're proud to announce that this year we're teaming up with Rowan College of South Jersey, AmeriCorps, and 9/11 Day for a week of service engaging RCSJ students, staff, and community partners in numerous volunteer projects across both campuses.

While the projects are currently being offered to the RCSJ community at this time, there are still ways you can join us! We are currently looking for Crochet Coaches and Volunteer leads to help manage the projects happening on both campuses. For all the details and to sign-up, click here: https://bit.ly/4wYckDU

08/06/2026

Summer's not over yet! 😎☀️

There's still plenty of time to make this a summer full of service—and it's easier than ever with our DIY Toolkit. Our toolkit is filled with various volunteer projects you and your friends and family can do from home.

Step 1️⃣: Sign-up to receive the toolkit here: https://sjvolunteers.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=902644
Step 2️⃣: Browse through the projects and decide which one you'd like to complete.
Step 3️⃣: Gather the materials needed by purchasing them, or holding a collection/creating an Amazon wish list.
Step4️⃣: Follow the instructions in the toolkit to complete your project.
Step 5️⃣: Drop-off or ship your items to our office, and we take care of distributing to community partners who need them.

We hope to see your donations soon!

08/05/2026

🤝Welcome Kings Things Christian Thrift Store and Food Pantry to our Nonprofit Partner Network!🤝

King's Things operates thrift and furniture stores that offer affordable clothing and household goods to the community, with all sales directly funding their food pantry and emergency financial assistance programs for local families in need.

They are currently looking for volunteers to assist as pickup and delivery drivers, cashiers, donation processors, and merchandisers for their thrift and furniture stores.

🔗For more information, and to volunteer with King's Things, click here: https://sjvolunteers.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=185042

07/27/2026

Check out this free webinar opportunity on volunteer engagement and retention!

We might be welcoming volunteers with open arms, but are they engaged and celebrated enough to keep coming back? Learn from the professionals at Better Impact this Wednesday at 2pm.

https://www.betterimpact.com/beyond-orientation-webinar-registration

Happening THIS WEEK!

Beyond Orientation: Retaining Volunteers Through Recognition, Connection & Culture
featuring Karin Henderson, CVA & Angela Williamson, CVA V.

📆 Wednesday, July 29th
at 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST

One of the biggest challenges facing volunteer leaders today isn't recruiting volunteers, it's keeping them engaged, connected, and committed long after their first shift.

What makes one organization "sticky," where volunteers return year after year, while others struggle with reliability, disengagement, or constant turnover?

Join Karin Henderson, CVA (J2K Consulting) and Angela Williamson, CVA (Volunteer Engagement Accelerator) as they explore the people strategies and operational systems behind successful volunteer retention.

In this free LIVE webinar, you'll learn:

✔️ Why volunteer retention begins before the first shift
✔️ The difference between recognition and appreciation, and why both matter
✔️ The four elements every volunteer needs to stay engaged: Purpose, Connection, Clarity, and Consistency
✔️ Discover practical ways to build stronger staff partnerships and a volunteer-friendly culture

Whether you're supporting 20 volunteers or 2,000, you'll leave with practical ideas and fresh perspectives to help volunteers feel seen, valued, and inspired to stay.

🎓 Free and Open to the Public 🎓

All registrants will receive a recording of the presentation AND bonus resources.

Join in on the Volunteer Leadership conversation - Register at the link below! ⬇️