Welcome to Youth Volunteer Connection an initiative dedicated to showcasing volunteer opportunities for youth in the Mercer County Area between the ages of 13 and 17.
To cultivate young people in becoming socially responsible and giving them a voice in the community by connecting them to volunteer opportunities.
Through the newly created web site and events, we will create a movement of social awareness through the eyes of teens. Through this we will cultivate youth to become strong advocates for cause driven organizations.
When offered a clear path to social responsibility through volunteer opportunities at a young age, our youth will become strong members of the community through social awareness and compassion.
Youth Volunteer Connection provides a centralized location where parents and youth can search for volunteer opportunities available in the Mercer County area for youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The site provides a brief description of the opportunity and the link to the providing organization.
Please review the resources for information.
For further information or if you wish your organization to be added to the list please contact:
Jill Makkay, Executive Director at 609.581.9622 x122 or e-mail jmakkay@hamiltonymca.org
Diana Zita, CFO at 609.581.9622 x130 or e-mail dzita@hamiltonymca.org
The YMCA is much more than just camp or a place to exercise — we’re part of one of the world’s largest social service organizations, responding to the diverse needs of people and communities on six continents. Open to all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes, the Y currently serves over 45 million kids and families worldwide with programs designed to meet local needs. Volunteers can assist as S.K.O.R. (Special Needs Organized Recreation) buddies, committee members and so much more!
For further information on volunteering please contact: Jill Makkay, Executive Director at 609.581.9622 x122 or e-mail jmakkay@hamiltonymca.org
Kelly Wall began volunteering at the Y at the age of 13, when she volunteered to be a buddy with a camper who had a disability in our S.K.O.R. summer camp. She would spend days with the camper ensuring they had everything they needed to have a fun summer. She quickly showed that she was responsible and more than capable of working with campers with disabilities. As a result, she was given more responsibility and paired up with more challenging campers. She took each challenge head on with a smile and always made sure her camper had the time of their life!
During high school, Kelly was involved in sports, activities and clubs while maintaining stellar grades. Somehow she still found time to volunteer at YMCA Healthy Kids Day and Halloween Family Nights. She was also an active member in our Leaders Club. Since she has become old enough to work, Kelly has excelled at being a camp counselor and year round staff team member. She was recently asked to join the Hamilton Area YMCA Advisory Board where she represents the teenage point of view at monthly meetings.
Kelly will be attending Kutztown University in the fall.
Please check back for upcoming event opportunities.
Discover a wide variety of local organizations that need volunteers like YOU! Choose a volunteer opportunity that is meaningful to you and get started now.
The West Windsor Arts Council, a multi-disciplinary arts center located in West Windsor, NJ, is seeking teen volunteers. Volunteer commitments include single-event shifts (4 hours), special projects that take place over several weeks, and longer-term internships. Teen volunteers will perform a variety of duties including helping to set up, promote and break down our free summer music concerts; ushering at events; assisting with landscaping and maintenance; helping with marketing of our programs; staffing activities at our family-friendly festivals.
Additionally, summer counselor positions are made available each year through special application.
Teens should have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to help the community.
For more information about the West Windsor Arts Council visit: http://www.westwindsorarts.org/volunteer.html
The New Jersey Agricultural Society's "Farmers Against Hunger" program works statewide with New Jersey farms, grocery stores and produce suppliers to collect fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to community organizations serving those in need. Farmers Against Hunger engages over 1200 volunteers annually in our mission through farm "gleanings" where surplus fruits and vegetables are harvested from the fields. Volunteers have the opportunity to recover thousands of pounds of food, while learning about hunger issues and the sources of their food.
Age: 10+ (some farms will allow younger children - please check announcements)
www.njagsociety.org
Habitat for Humanity of Trenton works with low income families and individuals in Mercer County to help them become homeowners through a 0% interest mortgage. Volunteers help to build the homes, assist in the office, and are a huge component of the ReStore, a facility that resells furniture to the public to raise money to build more homes. Insurance requires that volunteers be 16 or older. To get started, please email volunteer@habitatta.org or visit habitatta.org for more information.
Habitat for Humanity of Trenton email: volunteer@habitatta.org
(609) 393-8009 ext. 228
Find Habitat of Trenton on Facebook
Learn more about Habitat's HYLP, the area's leading group for philanthropically engaged Young Professionals! habitatta.org/HYLP
The New Jersey State Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers over the age of 16 to lead workshops, story and craft time throughout the summer. Stories and workshops relate to current exhibits and collections and are always entertaining. Crafts are simple and a great way for kids to remember the fun they've had at the Museum! For more information, please call 609.292.6310 or email melissa.kelly@sos.state.nj.us
Summer and School Year Programs
Opportunities are available for local area high school students to volunteer at RWJ Hamilton through our summer and school year junior volunteer programs. The summer program is for high school students ages 15 through 17 with applications available in April of each year. The school year program is for high school students ages 15 through 18 with applications available in mid-August of each year. Downloadable applications and details about these annual programs are very time specific and will be detailed through our website. Please visit http://www.rwjhamilton.org/commServ_Volunteer and scroll down to obtain more information when it is time to apply.
