To opt-in to volunteer alerts, text these two words: JOIN KINDNESS To this phone number: 640-207-0196

Text the word STOP to (640) 207-0196

Once you’re signed up, you’ll automatically receive all announcements we send. Message schedules will depend on the organizers who need help, but if you’re not sure whether you’re still receiving messages just contact us and we’ll confirm your subscription!

You can fill out this form and a volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible!

Each text alert includes contact information for the specific opportunity. Please reach out to those organizers directly; replies to the text message announcements may not be seen and replied to in a timely manner.

We will only send messages between 10 AM and 8 PM.

You can email kindness@somakindness.com and a volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible!

Yes! When sending in your message request, choose the “repeating schedule” option at the bottom of the form. One of our volunteers will follow up to confirm the specific schedule that works best for you!

For legal and regulatory reasons we can’t send messages that include: endorsement of a specific political candidate; requests for cash donations (vs. donations of time or tangible items); volunteer opportunities that include contact with children under 18 unless organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

No. This list is maintained solely for volunteer driven organizations and is not shared or sold with any third-parties.

We do our best to monitor our inbox after text transmissions and will reply to redirect them to the contact information in the original broadcast. However, we are not liable for missed messages or delayed replies.

You may send requests for volunteers to help with specific actions (e.g. letter writing) or events (e.g. campaign rally) however you may not send messages specifically for soliciting votes, supporting or opposing issues, or any messages requesting donations.

All messages should be plain text, with no media, emojis, or special characters. If you want to include a flyer or other graphic, we suggest including a link to that hosted on your website.

This service cannot be used to promote buying any goods or services, including but not limited to raffle or event tickets.

All texts begin with “SOMA KINDNESS.” We encourage you to include specific organization information in your messages and may request an edit if your message isn’t clear.

Messages are limited to 360 characters. You may want to draft your message offline before copying and pasting, but our message submission form will also count those characters for you!

We will only send messages between 10 AM and 8 PM. Messages will be sent as soon as possible after we receive your request.

Once your broadcast is complete, a volunteer will forward your confirmation to the email address in the message request.

No cost! This service is provided as a free community service by Marigold LifeWorks.

This is a local initiative focused on South Orange, Maplewood, and surrounding areas in Essex County, NJ. You may post opportunities outside this area, however uptake may be lower at greater distances.