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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Bergen County, 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.

  • Bergenfield Lions Club

    A long-standing Lions chapter devoted to vision screenings, eyeglass recycling, youth scholarships and local service.

  • Rotary Club of Mid‑Bergen County

    Serves the Mid-Bergen County area with community, vocational and international service projects

  • Wyckoff-Midland Park Rotary Club

    Focused on education, community health, and international outreach, this Rotary club brings residents together through projects like blood drives, youth leadership initiatives, and local fundraising events.

  • Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club

    Known for its early-morning meetings and civic involvement, the Paramus Sunrise Rotary supports veterans, youth mentorship, and disaster relief while fostering professional networking and fellowship.

  • Rotary Club of Englewood

    One of Bergen County’s most active civic clubs, Englewood Rotary supports youth development, international humanitarian projects, and community partnerships that foster education and inclusion.

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.

Local Organizations

Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes.

Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 6 organizations
    Logo for Bergen County Zoo
  • Bergen County Zoo

    To develop and maintain exhibits which emphasize natural behavior, encourage longevity, and promote breeding success.

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    Logo for Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.
  • Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

    To be dedicated to second chances by providing safe refuge and essential medical and behavioral care, along with new forever homes to New Jersey’s homeless and abused dogs and cats.

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    Logo for Save The Animal Rescue Team II (START2)
  • Save The Animal Rescue Team II (START2)

    To alleviate the plight of homeless and abandoned companion animals.

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Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 49 organizations
    Logo for Bergen Volunteers – Bergen Reads
  • Bergen Volunteers – Bergen Reads

    To combat illiteracy in Bergen County.

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    Logo for New Jersey District 6 Little League
  • New Jersey District 6 Little League

    To use the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

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    Logo for Oasis
  • Oasis

    To change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and children in need.

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Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 12 organizations
    Logo for Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization Inc. (MEVO)
  • Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization Inc. (MEVO)

    span class="sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent">To be the model for the creation of scalable ecological solutions that inspires and empowers people to take action for a better future.

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    Logo for New York New Jersey Trail Conference
  • New York New Jersey Trail Conference

    Ensure that trails and natural areas are sustainable and accessible for all to enjoy for generations to come

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    Logo for Teaneck Creek Conservancy
  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy

    To create a sustainable and vibrant community space that integrates nature, history, and the arts.

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Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 3 organizations
    Logo for Eleos Family Services
  • Eleos Family Services

    To provide enhanced and excellent services to children, youth, young adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community in need of health care services and benefits, by serving, facilitating, educating, and collaborating care.

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    Logo for Table to Table
  • Table to Table

    To rescue fresh, excess food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it to those in need.

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    Logo for Varick Memorial Food Pantry
  • Varick Memorial Food Pantry

    To help alleviate food insecurity by providing supplies and resources.

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Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 46 organizations
    Logo for North Jersey Villages
  • North Jersey Villages

    To establish and support local communities of members, multi-generational volunteers, and service providers to enable seniors to remain living at home with an enhanced quality of life by facilitating access to affordable support services, social connections, and enrichment opportunities as initiated by its members and in cooperation with existing programs.

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    Logo for The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
  • The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

    To ensure that compassion, respect, and empathy are at the core of all healthcare interactions, aiming to create a culture where humanistic care is the standard.

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    Logo for Valley Health Systems: The Valley Hospital
  • Valley Health Systems: The Valley Hospital

    To provide integrated health and wellness services with flexibility and innovation, maintaining high standards of practice in a fiscally responsible manner.

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