Volunteer

VOLUNTEER LIAISON
Many of you have asked what you can do to volunteer to help NCJW Bergen County Section. We now have a new Volunteer Liaison whose job it is to help you find the right opportunity. Contact Harriet Breuer, and let her know what you would like to do.

As of this time, we have several needs for volunteers. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, email or phone Harriet or the appropriate committee chairperson.
Thank you for volunteering.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Become a tutor for PROJECT LITERACY

Project Literacy of Bergen County is dedicated to increasing the literacy skills ( reading, writing and speaking) of adults in Bergen county so that they achieve basic survival skills, parenting and citizenship skills, employment and further education.

Project Literacy provides a 12-15 hour program of tutor training for qualified adult volunteers interested in teaching basic reading, writing, spoken English and an ESL program. They also provide a one session orientation program for qualified volunteers interested in teaching basic Math.

Contact Bea Podorefsky, Chair Project Literacy FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

YCS SUMMER CAMP

"One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is to have a happy childhood." But not every child is born lucky. The children of YCS have endured enough in their lives. It's time they had some fun ... At YCS Summer Camp they can bask in the sun, walk through the grass, maybe even find their very own four-leaf clover. You can help the children of YCS turn their luck around. Click on YCS Summer Camp. Thank you for your support.

JEWISH HOME ASSISTED LIVING NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

  • Mah Jong players
  • Bridge players
  • Scrabble, Dominoes and any other card games
  • Friendly visitors for those who do not wish to participate with group programs
  • People to assist with evening bingo
  • A knitting or crocheting person
For further information or to sign up, please contact Julie Cochrane, Director of Programming & Volunteer Services, Jewish Home Assisted Living, 685 Westwood Avenue, River Vale, NJ 07675 Phone: 201-666-2370. Fax: 201-664-7111

BERGEN FAMILY CENTER ADULT DAY CARE CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP

There are two programs at the Bergen Family Center Adult Day Center. They are the Life Program, which provides living independence for the elderly, and the Shining Lights Program, which aids the visually impaired.

The Shining Lights Program is the only program of its kind in Bergen County. It helps people from ages 18 to 101. The NCJW BCS members give one-on-one shopping assistance, one day a month. We also provide a once-a-month Birthday Party for all whose Birthday occurs in the month. Ice cream - with all the fixings - cake, songs, small games, and token gifts, which raise the spirit of everyone.

The Center can use a lot of additional help. You are truly needed if you can lead an art class; perform or teach a musical program; set up a small gardening or plant project; lead an exercise group; or teach any kind of mind-expanding subject.

You will be more than repaid by the hugs and kisses that you will receive.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR StoP ANNUAL PICNIC

On June 13, we will need more volunteers for the annual picnic; come and join us. Many thanks to the many, many volunteers who worked at the Clothesline Project, gift wrapping, donations of used cell phones and personal care items. We can always use more. Contact Henrietta Wolfeiler, Marlene Furer

KILBARCHAN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
BEHAVIORAL MODEL REWARD PROGRAM

Items Needed

Store Gift Cards, MP3 Players, Footballs, Basketballs, T-shirts, Decks of Cards, Watches, Hand held Video Games, CD Players, Headphones, YCS wristbands, Stressballs, Playdoh, Age-Appropriate Coloring Books, Nerf Basketball Hoops, Video Games for Wii, PSP and Playstation 3. Board Games: Monopoly, Trouble, Scrabble, Uno, Connect Four, Life, Operation, Clue, Bingo, Jeopardy.

Contact Edna Lewitz or Frances G. Spiegel, Director of Development, YCS Foundation, 235 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601, Tel (201) 678-1312, Fax (201) 678-1486

Read on: YCS Kilbarchan Residential Treatment Center.....

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION WISH LIST

 Listed 1/10/09. The Hackensack CFA site needs a monthly volunteer to help with client statistics. Please contact Jennifer Rothman at 201-569-1804 x28

Listed 1/16/09. The Englewood CFA site needs a weekly Tuesday morning (9:15 am - 11:30 am) volunteer to help with phone calls. Please contact Jennifer Rothman at 201-569-1804 x28

Listed 1/12/09 . The Fairview CFA site needs a file cabinet to store confidential client information. Please contact Jennifer Rothman at 201-569-1804 x28

Listed 1/16/09, CFA is in need of two desk top computers and one laptop computer. Most of CFA's computers are antiquated and inefficient at handling today's work load. Please contact Irwin Vogelman at 201-321-3142.

NCJW BCS THRIFT SHOP

 Volunteers are always needed at our Thrift Shop, 75 South Washington Ave., Bergenfield, which also houses the Section office. Be the first one to discover a fabulous bargain for yourself or someone you know.
Call Estelle Green.

PHONE SQUAD

 Help is needed to make telephone calls to Bergen County Section members who have not yet contributed to our Annual Stay-at-Home fundraising event. This is a very important opportunity to help the Section meet its commitments to our 16 community services.
Call Tobey Weiss.

WALK-IN SHELTER NEEDS BLANKETS

Blankets are needed at the Bergen County Community Action Program Walk In Shelter. They would really appreciate if you would take your used or new blankets to them at 67 Orchard Street, Hackensack. The Walk In Shelter provides upright chairs, so people who drop in would welcome a blanket to cover themselves while they sleep. For further information, please call the Shelter at 201-488-5100 or contact Sabina Sicklick. Thank you!

SHELTER OUR SISTERS NEEDS OUR HELP

SOS is very low on supplies. An easy way we can help their clients is to purchase and donate Gift Cards online. They are available in denominations of $25, $50 or $100, and can be sent directly to Shelter Our Sisters (address below.) SOS clients can then make their purchases directly at ShopRite supermarkets.
To order, click on SHOPRITE GIFT CARDS

Extras around the house or a bargain that you cannot pass up? The Shelter needs gently used or new towels, blankets, pillow cases, etc. within the linens department. Bring your hotel amenities (mini toiletries, shampoos, conditioners, creams, soaps, toothbrushes, etc.) and linens to:
Shelter Our Sisters
405 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-498-9247
Contact: Nicole Armani
Email: sos@shelteroursisters.org
Website: http://www.shelteroursisters.org
If you have an electric toothbrush and your dentist gives you manual ones, take them and donate them to the Shelter.
Questions? Call Henrietta Wolfeiler.

CHILDREN'S COURT CARE CENTER (CCCC)

Free to all litigants, the Center provides a safe and caring environment for children whose parents/caregivers are involved with the court system. Staffed by two paid court employees and volunteers, it is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday. Our volunteers supervise and interact with the youngsters in a bright, cheerful area filled with wonderful toys, books, videos, games, etc. This unique program, the first of its kind in New Jersey, needs and welcomes volunteer participation.
Contact June Marks or Phyllis Becker.

Anyone who is an NCJW member is invited to volunteer to help out at the Court Care Center in Hackensack. Call Phyllis Becker for more information and a tour of the Center.

Once you fill out an application, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

If you know anyone who is not a member of NCJW who wants to volunteer, ask them to call Nola Steele, Volunteer Coordinator at the Bergen County Court House, at 201-527-2259. Her e-mail is nola.steele@judiciary.state.nj.us

THRIFT SHOP NEEDS YOU!

Our Thrift Shop is in need of help for a couple of hours each week. It's a rewarding and fun place to be and a great way to help us raise money to serve our community.

For further information, click on Thrift Shop or call 201-385-3702
Thrift Shop volunteer coordinator Estelle Green

YWCA of BERGEN COUNTY
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

Click here to print page

Are you interested in:
  • Answering calls on our 24-hour crisis hotline and providing crisis counseling and emotional support?
  • Accompanying victims and their significant others to medical and legal proceedings?
  • Organizing special events and fundraisers?
  • Providing outreach to the community?
  • Office work?
YWCA of Bergen County
Rape Crisis Center
201-488-7110
If you answered 'YES' to these questions, consider becoming a volunteer!
We offer a variety of volunteer positions, training, and flexible schedules!
For further information, please call (201) 488-7110.
24-hour hotline: 201-487-2227

Advocate/Rape Care Educator
YWCA Bergen County Rape Crisis Center
2 University Plaza, Suite 208
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 881-1753
(201) 487-5990 fax
www.ywcabergencounty.org

Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women

CALLING ALL KNITTERS
"KNIT WITS" NEEDS YOUR HELP

Dear Knitters,

We want to thank all the wonderful women who have knitted the scarves, hats, bears and also to our members who have donated toiletries, clothes etc. to the drop in shelter on Orchard Street in Hackensack. All donations have been gratefully accepted by the recipients. The Drop In Shelter on Orchard is closing March 28, 2009 but donations can be given to me or brought to the shelter at 22 East Kansas Street, Hackensack (across from the jail.) We can still use more of the samples of soap etc. and the knitted items also.

Thanks for your help.
Sabina Sicklick and Peg Duglin

This is what we have been doing at Knit Wits.

Knit Hats for the Israeli soldiers to wear under their helmets.
Knit rectangles which were made into blankets which were sent to New Orleans and Missippi after Hurricane Katrina.
Afghans for The Jewish Home at Rockleigh
Hats, scarves and blankets for the Homeless Shelter at Orchard Street in Hackensack
Hats and scarves for the boys at Kilbarchan
Hats and scarves for the children at Holley House
Bears for the Pediatric Ward at Hackensack University Medical Center (see instructions below)

The knitting is done by the women who like to do 'hands on Work'.
We will continue to knit and give to anyone who needs it.

I also have been collecting sample toiletries, which I take over to the shelter at Orchard Street. They are very happy to get the shampoos, soaps, creams etc.

To reach me, my contact information can be obtained from office@ncjwbcs.org or 201-385-4847.

Thank you,
Sabina

HATS

No. 8 needle - worsted acrylic yarn - 4 ply
Cast on 91 stitches.
Knit the next two rows for 3" for cuff.
Row 1 - Knit one, purl 1
Row 2 - Purl 1, Knit 1
For body - Row 1 - P1 *K5 P2* - End K5 P1
Row 2 - K1 *P5 K2* - End P5 K1

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 9" from beginning including cuff. Then next row: K2; K2 together across row.

Next row - Purl across row
Repeat these rows until 39 stitches remain.
K2 together across row
P2 together across row

Cut a long thread and pull thru stitches on needle and fasten. Sew seams.

For a small hat - cast on 81 stitches, work 2" for cuff and work 7 1/2 " from beginning for body.

SCARVES

Using No. 10 needle and worsted acrylic cast on 24 stitches (this should come to about 7" across". Use whatever pattern, for example, all rows knit is fine. Continue knitting for 44" long.

If sport yarn is used, which is 3 ply, cast on 28 stitches.

If a smaller needle is used the no. of stitches have to be adjusted. The main dimensions are 7" across by 44" DOWN.

We are making Teddy Bears for the children in the Pediatric Ward of Hackensack Hospital.

Instructions for Knitted Teddy Bear Doll

For printable instructions click on: Knitted Teddy Bear Doll pattern.pdf

Worsted yarn, acrylic. Size 9 or 8 needle.
  • Cast on 36 stitches (top of head) and knit for 13 ridges (26 rows).
  • Increase 6 stitches along last row of head.
  • Work for another 15 ridges (30 rows). Divide into 21 stitches for each leg.
  • Knit 21 stitches across and put the other 21 stitches on stitch holder.
  • Continue knitting 8 ridges and bind off.
  • Put 21 stitches from holder on needle, and attach yarn and work for 8 ridges and bind off.
For arms:
  • Cast on 18 stitches.
  • Work 8 ridges (16 rows) and bind off.
Assembly:
  • Sew sides together starting at top of head (this is the center back).
  • Stop where legs divide.
  • Sew legs together including bottoms.
  • Stuff body with polyfill.
  • Sew head together at top.
  • Stitch a diagonal row at top of head on each side to form ears.
  • Sew each arm and stuff.
  • Attach to side of body.
  • Add facial features.
  • Please don't use buttons, because they can be chewed off.
  • Run a long string around bottom of head and pull to shape head.
  • Double Knot.

SHARSHERET SEEKS VOLUNTEERS!

Sharsheret has many exciting volunteer opportunities available and is looking for dedicated individuals to join their National Volunteer Program to assist with in-office projects, event planning, and outreach initiatives. Their office is conveniently located in Teaneck at the intersection of Teaneck Road and Route 4. They would love the opportunity to work with National Council of Jewish Women members in Bergen County and look forward to your participation. For more information and to join the Volunteer Program, please complete this form: Sharsheret Volunteer Program Form.pdf or contact their Volunteer Coordinator, Rebecca Schwartz, at (201) 833-2341 or rschwartz@sharsheret.org.

Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer.

Rebecca Schwartz
Administrator, Volunteer Program Coordinator
E-mail: rschwartz@sharsheret.org

Sharsheret
1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 3A
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
www.sharsheret.org
(866) 474-2774

"SWIM-IN" NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Wednesdays at 1:00 pm at the JCC in Tenafly, 411 E Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670, more men and women volunteers are needed to help people with MS enjoy their therapeutic water exercise in the pool. To sign up, contact the office, Peggy Kabakow or Roxanne Reff. Click here to get directions.

ALL CHILDREN DESERVE TO FEEL SPECIAL ON THEIR BIRTHDAY!

To put a smile on a child's face, please sponsor and/or deliver a birthday cake for a child living at Holley Child Care Center in Hackensack. Only 35% of these children have parents or relatives who can celebrate their birthday with them. For some children, this is the very first time that anyone has specially picked out a cake just for them and made their day into a celebration. The YCS Holley program houses boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years old who, because of their own needs or that of their family, cannot live at home and require the services of a residential treatment facility. Children generally spend eighteen months in this long-term program and our Bergen County Section is committed to enriching and enhancing their time at Holley.

Please contact Edna Lewitz to sign up for the month of your birthday, or in honor of your children's and/or grandchildren's birthday or allow her to call on you when she needs you.

For further information, call or email Edna Lewitz, Barbara Kaufman or
NCJW BCS office, 201-385-4847. Email: office@ncjwbcs.org

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
JEWISH HOME AT ROCKLEIGH

Help is needed to staff the Gift Shop at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh. Volunteers are needed to sell candy, stuffed animals, toiletries, and other small items to the residents, visitors and staff. Also, volunteer to be an active participant in the Crafts Room, Holiday Party and Annual Crafts Fair.

If you can volunteer one morning or afternoon a month, or you would like more information, please call Irene Duke or Elaine Pollack.

For contact information, call or email the NCJW BCS office
201-385-4847
Email: office@ncjwbcs.org

PROJECT LITERACY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Project Literacy is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to increasing the literacy skills of adults in Bergen County so that they may achieve basic survival skills, parenting and citizenship skills, employment and further education. In furtherance of their goal they formulate literacy action plans for companies, groups or individuals and implement new literacy initiatives. Project Literacy oversees a free tutoring program for the people of Bergen County and the surrounding area and administers a scholarship program to the disadvantaged in the community who wish to attend literacy classes at Bergen Community College.

This year, Project Literacy's Executive Director and Board of Trustees reached out to NCJWBCS for tutor volunteers. The PL board consists of individuals from corporations, social service agencies, colleges, small businesses, community groups and the media working together to improve literacy in the community.

How to Become a Project Literacy Tutor
Project Literacy provides a 12-15 hour program of tutor training for qualified adult volunteers interested in teaching basic reading, writing, spoken English and ESL. They also provide a one session orientation program for qualified volunteers interested in basic math.

The tutor-student matcher completes an assessment to determine the tutor's background and available tutoring times. The matcher will then match the tutor and student, giving particular attention to individual needs and experience through an initial interview with both the student and the tutor. The matcher communicates with tutors and progress reports are submitted by tutors on a quarterly basis.

Contact Harriet Breuer, our Volunteer Liaison, to sign on for training sessions.
Any questions about the program contact Bea Podorefsky

PROJECT LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES

Project Literacy of Bergen County is seeking college graduates who are proficient in math to tutor at the high school level. The students are adult GED candidates who need one-to-one assistance for a minimum of one hour per week. Volunteers are required to have a high-school level proficiency in the subject.

Tutoring sessions are held at the Ciarco Learning Center, 355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ. Volunteers set schedules with students they mentor.Free parking is provided at the rear of the building. Teaching materials are provided to volunteers.

For more information or to volunteer, please call Harriet Breuer (volunteer coordinator) @ 201 488 1961.