It Takes A Village  ( serving all of Burlignton County) - is a caring, all volunteer organization dedicated to helping seniors, disabled of any age and returning vets in the following ways :Shop for groceries ( with or without the client, run errands, visit clients, call and just chat, drive clients to doctors and rehab (when planned ahead ), read to the visually impaired. There are no charges for our services but we do ask, if possible for a $ 20 donation ( tax deductible ) once a YEAR ! (to help cover our insurance costs) We are an interfaith community! Our list of needy clients is growing and we need men and women to help these neighbors! All our volunteers attend a one hour training given once a month. Please feel free to call: 856-396-5783, www.itavnj.org Email: ittakesavillageNJ@gmail.com Website: www.itavnj.org/

The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey (NSCDA-NJ) operates two museums: Peachfield, a restored farmhouse in Westampton, and an old schoolhouse in Mount Holly.  Volunteers conduct seasonal tours at Peachfield and at the schoolhouse by appointment.  Volunteers are invited to participate in elementary school living history programs utilizing both sites.  Call 609-267-6996. Website: http://www.colonialdamesnj.org/  - Email: HQAssistant@DumbartonHouse.org

New Jersey Orators, Inc. (www.oratorsinc.org) is a 35-year old non-profit youth organization serving annually over 250 youth in eight counties throughout New Jersey, including chapters in Burlington County. Its mission is to teach the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, civic engagement, college readiness, and life skills to youth from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for college. We host four statewide competitions during the school calendar year to provide an opportunity for our students to develop and hone their public speaking and oratorical skills in a safe, friendly environment. We also a fall and spring Beyond High School Educational Conferences for middle and high school students with College Readiness Workshops and another focusing on Civic Engagement Workshops.  

New Jersey Orators needs volunteers at our local Burlington County Chapter as coaches and educational administrators as well as at our four statewide competitions as Judges and Competition Assistants in the Tally Room to assist with validating Judges’ scores and entering data into our computer database. We are also seeking volunteers to be board members for our organization as a whole. 

For more information about the organization and to join this volunteer organization to help young people, please feel free to contact me, Eloise Samuels, President at 732-259-9139 or by email esamuels20@gmail.com

Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, provides supportive programs and services to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while also serving as a leader with regard to advocacy and accelerating research.  Volunteers are needed for a wide range of roles, including but not limited to: community outreach, community education, support group facilitation, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, special events, and advocacy.    For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit https://alz.org/delval/volunteer or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.