Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities at the Neighborhood Center
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center is a community organization. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and services to individuals and families in need, and to promote a sense of community and belonging in the neighborhood. Volunteers are a crucial part of our organization, helping us carry out our mission and positively impact the lives of those we serve. As a volunteer at the SSJ Neighborhood Center, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated staff members and fellow volunteers to provide a variety of services whether you have a few hours to spare each week or are looking for a more long-term commitment, we welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to join us in making a difference in the community.
Is God inviting you to share your time, talent, and treasure with our immigrant sisters and brothers? You are most welcome to visit the Center. we would love to have you meet our Neighbors.
Food Pantry
3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
The Food distribution day is the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00 Am to 5:30 PM. From 9:00 AM to 12 PM. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck, pack bags, and prepare for distribution outside. Distribution of food begins around 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM or until we run out of food. During this time, volunteers are needed to hand out food, accompany the elderly bring food to their cars, and distribute food. Can you join us for an hour or two?
English Classes
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings & Evenings, Monday afternoon
Volunteer to become an English Language Teacher or a Teacher aide. Although all students are Spanish speaking, you are not required to speak Spanish. 99 percent of our teachers are English speakers. Our morning session meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and our evening session meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Classes run from September to May.
Spanish Literacy
Volunteer to become a Spanish Literacy Teacher or Teacher Assistant. To volunteer for this program, you need to speak, read, and write Spanish. The classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Classes run from September to May.
Diapers & Wipes
Our diaper distribution days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Volunteers are needed to organize a diaper & wipes collection among family, friends, co-workers, and churches and also to cut out coupons for diapers & wipes.
M.A.M.I.S Program
Volunteer to assist in the M.A.M.I.S. program. The program meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Volunteers are needed to assist in setting up before the program, assist mothers during the program, and clean up after the program.
T-shirts or Pillowcases
About 275 bags are used each month on Food Pantry Day. We use Tee shirts and pillowcases to make bags for the meat. Volunteers are needed to organize a t-shirt or pillowcase collection or sew bags.
Collecting Food Items
Volunteers needed to organize a food collection: friends, family, church, and co-workers. Food is always needed, and gift cards are appreciated.
Clothing Children/Adults
Volunteers are needed to collect, sort, and organize new and gently used children’s and adult clothes. It is a great way to recycle, support our sisters & brothers, and respect Earth.
Children’s Toys
Volunteers are needed to collect, sort, and organize new and gently used toys. Teach your children and grandchildren to share their toys and you will gain some closet space!
Household Items
Volunteers are needed to collect, sort, and organize new or gently used household items. We all downsize. Let’s upcycle our things for the good of our Neighbors and the Earth.
Casseroles
Volunteers needed to make casseroles to supplement our frozen food. Casseroles are accepted Monday to Friday.
Retail Rescue
Volunteers are needed to help us pick up food at various supermarkets in the area. We recommend using a van or an SUV.
Driver’s License
Volunteers are needed to help our Neighbors prepare for the test, take practice tests on the computer, and help teach “driver’s ed.” Spanish Speakers are encouraged.
Workshops
Volunteers needed to share financial knowledge about basic family budgets.
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Caught in the Charism
Volunteer Stories
Meet Marianela Nuñez
The Advisory Board of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center fosters the highest possible standards of ministry by providing direction to the Center’s efforts to unite “neighbor to neighbor and neighborhood to neighborhood.” Meet Marianela Nuñez who joined theadvisory board in 2020. How did you become an Advisory Board member?Marianela: “I was invited by…
Kathy and Bill Gibson Story
Rooted in a love of God and neighbor without distinction, the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center fosters a sense of community, uniting neighbor to neighbor and neighborhood to neighborhood, in the Cramer Hill section of Camden, NJ, and beyond by providing opportunities for connection, enrichment, and empowerment. Every day the Neighborhood Center relies on…