SOMA Kindness: The Food Pantry at Oheb Shalom (170 Scotland road) had some last minute cancellations and is now short on volunteers tonight. Shift timeslots are 5-6:30pm or 6:15-7:45pm, packing, organizing and distributing food, and this is a family friendly opportunity!
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SOMA Kindness: Family friendly opportunity alert! The Warehouse NJ helps individuals and families who have experienced homelessness successfully transition into new apartments with donated furniture, household items and other essential needs. Help is needed collecting and moving furniture, moving clients in, and organizing collected items. Children age 12 and over are welcome with their family, all volunteers must be able to climb stairs. Learn more: https://www.thewarehousenj.org/volunteer
SOMA Kindness: Wise Animal Rescue seeks all sorts of volunteers, from admin and social media, to help with rescue transport and adoption events. So many opportunities to help rescue dogs find their forever homes! Learn more:
SOMA Kindness: Maplewood Porchfest is scheduled for Sunday, August 31. This free event features numerous porches around the Hilton neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ with a wide array of music and entertainment throughout the afternoon. As with all great events, this one runs on volunteers! Learn more about everything from running lemonade stands to hosting a musician on your porch: https://www.maplewoodporchfest.com/participate
SOMA Kindness: Introducing the new AHS Adventure Tails Program! Looking for a fun, easy way to make a big difference in a shelter dog’s life? This program lets you take a dog out for the day — whether it’s a hike, a trip to the beach, or a cozy afternoon at home. These short-term foster or day trip adventures help the pups relax, recharge, and get seen by potential adopters! Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover or just getting started, there’s a dog who would love to spend the day with you. Ready to plan your own doggy day out? Sign up here: https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/AHNJ/79774-adventure-tails-program-interest-form
SOMA Kindness: Girls on the Run seeks volunteer coaches for their Fall 2025 season. Each team meets twice a week for 75 minutes, led by two+ certified coaches. They’ll also be offering Heart & Sole program for girls in grades 6-8 that meets one or two times per week for 10 weeks. Learn more and apply here: https://www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/signup/F25newcoach
SOMA Kindness: Lend a hand at the Third Annual Star Spangled South Orange celebration on Flood’s Hill on Saturday June 28th! Seeking our finest and bravest to help with set up and break down of the festivities, and to assist with activities in between. Do you have what it takes to spend some quality time with your community while getting to know your neighbors, all on South Orange’s best 45 acres? Great opportunity for teens and high schoolers seeking volunteer hours as well! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45A4AA2CA1F85-57311644-2025#/
SOMA Kindness: The East Orange Animal Shelter is looking for volunteer dog walkers to ensure that they can get pups out on walk days, which are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am – 1pm (though we are typically done by 12/12:30.) It is NOT necessary to commit to all 3 days. The goal is to have a roster of walkers so they can do a rotation. Dog walking experience required, preferably with strong dogs (think pittie mixes). Must be 18+ and we will ask you to sign a waiver. Please email info@eoanimalalliance.com if you can help, or if you have any questions!
SOMA Kindness: Iconic events like Maplewoodstock are volunteer powered and the work starts well before the event! Help is needed with tasks like selling merch in the weeks leading up, doing set-up and load-ins ahead of the two-day celebration, or helping out on-site during the event at areas like the Beer Tent. Check out this link to apply or email maplewoodstock@gmail.com with any questions. http://maplewoodstock.com/about/volunteer/
SOMA Kindness: The upcoming Boston to NYC AIDS Ride is seeking volunteers who are free this Friday June 13, any time from 9-4 to assist at a warehouse in Pine Brook. Assistance will be needed taking inventory on signage, medical supplies, and general supplies.
Join fun team leads, share an awesome lunch and enjoy fantastic tunes. Call / text Jess to RSVP and confirm the warehouse location: 857-225-2326