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JA BizTown® utilizes in-school curriculum and an experiential learning simulation to offer financial literacy, work-readiness and entrepreneurship education for students in grades five and six. Following a four-week curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher, students visit the Gene B. Glick Junior Achievement Education Center where they immerse themselves in. . . more

JA’s In-School programs include age-appropriate, sequential themes for kindergarten through twelfth-grade students. Students learn the basic concepts of business and economics and how education is relevant to the workplace. Volunteers from the community make weekly visits to local schools to present short lessons and lead hand on activities for. . . more

Junior Achievement is in need of classroom consultants for Spring 2013 to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by presenting programs focused on financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. Most programs are presented in 45-minute sessions and cover 5-7 lessons, held once per week. JA prepares. . . more

Blowing Rocks Preserve needs volunteer help with maintenance, repair and light construction projects. For example, we need wood signs repaired, weather station repaired, boardwalk deck repairs, landscape edging repairs, light plumbing repairs, chainsaw maintenance, sea grape trail trimming, lawn mowing. more

Jackie is a kind, quiet gentlemen and is looking for someone to read to him. reading to Jackie might not be on a consistent schedule because he sometimes does not feel well or is overtired from work. An understanding reader who can accommodate Jackie and has a flexible. . . more

James is looking for someone who is interested in drawing, both to mentor him and to draw alongside him. James is a kind, gentle, fun loving man. He also plays the harmonica beautifully. more

The Association needs volunteers to develop, record, and write oral history. The Historian will be recording and performing interviews with surviving James Family relatives and past James House Officers and Directors to enhance knowledge of the Homestead's history. This is a perfect way to sharpen your interview skills. more

Hours available: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Help needed in various buildings. Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Use basic equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, broom or mop. Assist with the setup and tear down of equipment and/or furnishings for various programs or special. . . more

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North Branch, NJ October 2011- The Mid-Jersey Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation steps into its annual walk season beginning with one of four walks on Sunday October 2, 2011 in North Branch, NJ at Raritan Valley Community College. In addition to wide spread corporate support from Skanska, CNA,. . . more

Jeff is interested in going to the Lapham heated pool and would like someone to go with him. He also would like to go to Warner Park to use the exercise equipment. It's easier for Jeff to exercise if he has a buddy. Jeff has. . . more

Volunteer Reading Tutors will work 1:1 with students on reading high-frequency words, basic phonemic awareness (sounds) and phonics (letters) activities, and practicing reading strategies and improving fluency with “just right” texts. You will play a critical role in improve students sight word vocabulary to meet grade-level expectations, increase students. . . more

Tutors are needed for our middle school program (Grades 6-8), in all subjects, running from Monday though Thursday between 4:15 and 5PM each evening. more

Teach a jewelry making class for older adults (50+) at Washington Park Senior Center. The specific nature of the course can be based on your interests and skills. Ideally we would like you to be available to work for one to two hours on a weekday afternoon (specific date/time can. . . more

Jim is very outgoing, has a great sense of humor and loves to get out. He enjoys walking and would love to be able to walk with you and your dog. It takes a short time to be able to understand Jim's speech. He is hard of. . . more

Youth Homes, Inc. is looking for people interested in helping former foster youth understand and prepare for future jobs. During the summer garden job training program, youth aged 17-21 will have classroom time to learn resume writing, interview skills and other valuable employment skills. Volunteer time commitment- flexible weekdays from. . . more

Become a volunteer Job Coach through the Greater Homewood Community Corporation Adult Learning Center and and help adults find and retain employment. Guide learners in discovering and presenting the wide variety of skills and experiences they have to offer. Provide one-on-one assistance with searching for jobs and completing. . . more

Help applicants manage their job search by coaching applicants individually on application writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and personal appearance. Meet with them on a weekly basis either at GenesisJobs or off-site. Help match applicants with the right employers and the right jobs. more

Assist Theodora House and Brandon Hall residents with resume writing, procuring interview clothes, online job applications, and computer skills during regular computer lab hours. Provide mock interviews, job readiness class/seminar, track data, and input job search passes into resident management system. more

Facilitate introductions and/or help staff network with local businesses to find employment opportunities for program participants. more