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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Paterson, NJ area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.
Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.
Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic

    Seeks volunteers for youth tutoring (K-7 and teens) in the Paterson/Passaic region.

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  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson

    Volunteers can choose to assist in food pantries, spend time with a special friend by going out to eat, movies, bowling, etc., engage in Pet Therapy, assist at Senior Centers (parties and bingo), or offer their talents and skills (music, art, graphic design, construction, etc.).

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  • City Relief (NJ outreach)

    Engages volunteers in food-outreach, homeless support, and community service in Paterson and NJ region.

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  • Eva’s Village

    A wide-ranging volunteer hub for Passaic County, including Paterson, with tutoring, tax prep, and more.

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Passaic County

    Offers build-site volunteering, ReStore shifts, and support roles in Paterson and nearby in Passaic County.

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  • New City Kids – Paterson

    Opportunities include Reading Buddies, Teen Tutoring, and professional panels for youth in Paterson.

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  • Oasis

    Oasis relies on volunteers to share their time and talent supporting women and children in need. Volunteers can serve breakfast and lunch, sorting clothes, food pantry packaging, tutoring adults and children, childcare, and help with Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday preparations, food service, and gift distribution.

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  • Passaic County NJ Parks & Trails

    Volunteers can work on trail and park clean-ups, invasive species removal, planting flowers / trees / shrubs, painting and beautification projects, and special maintenance on a case-by-case basis.

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  • Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

    Volunteers assist with visitor services, park clean-up and stewardship tasks at the historic Paterson Great Falls.

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  • RENEW Life Center

    Opportunities stem from mentors/tutors, material support (tracking and distribution of diapers, wipes, baby clothes, etc.), event support (help plan and executes "Family Fun" events / fundraisers / graduations), child care from newborns through preschool age, Prayer Partners, and more.

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  • The Salvation Army

    Volunteer opportunities at their food pantry, Red Kettle Campaign (volunteers assist in collecting donations by ringing bells at various locations), Christmas Assistance Registration (volunteers assist in registering low income families to receive toys and food), Angel Tree (volunteers would "man" a Christmas tree at various location as the community donates toys and clothes, Mercy Visitation, and musical opportunities.

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Last updated: 01/29/2026

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