Help strengthen your community through volunteerism and become a Sierra House Volunteer today.

By becoming a Sierra House Volunteer you can help make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. The Sierra House Volunteer Program offers you flexible hours and the opportunity to share your many experiences and talents with youth in a meaningful way. We welcome the corporate community, students, retirees, and members of the community.

You may be surprised how much of an impact you can make on someone’s life just by volunteering a couple of hours per month.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

3rd Annual Gardening Event: Sierra House would like to invite you to join us for our 3rd Annual Gardening Event. This activity is designed to enrich lives through the joys of gardening. We are looking for people who are interested in gardening and caring for plants. No specific skills or knowledge is required. Training and support will be provided. This is a one-day event-taking place on Saturday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If it rains the event will be rescheduled. You can volunteer for a couple of hours or the whole day. Breakfast and lunch will be served. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Yaminah at (973) 678-3556.

International Cooking Day: Cooking with the Sierra House: In partnership with Jersey Cares, Sierra House invites volunteers to cook an International meal with Sierra House residents every 4th Wednesday at 6pm. If you are would like to volunteer for this event please visit www.jerseycares.org.

Tutors: As a volunteer tutor you will work under the supervision of a teacher assisting residents with homework assignments. All volunteers must be willing to donate one hour a week for at least six months.

SHELP Teacher Assistants: As a volunteer SHELP teacher assistant, you must enjoy working with children and sharing your professional experiences to help improve their self-esteem.  Volunteers will work under the supervision of a teacher and learn to teach class lessons. All volunteers must be willing to donate two hours once a month preferably for a period of 3-6 months.