Opportunities From: Volunteer Opportunities at United Way of Northern New Jersey

Visions and Pathways is looking for a few good women to serve as mentors for the LOTUS mentoring program.

 The mission of LOTUS is to cultivate the growth of at-risk female youth ages 14 to 21 by matching them with caring adult female mentors in a structured group setting. The goal of the mentorship program is to help residential and non-residential clients of Somerset Home develop leadership skills, learn effective communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills; maintain healthy relationships; and foster positive self-esteem, identity, and personal vision.

 The recruitment process for LOTUS is open to the general public through an application process. Prospective mentors who are at least 25 years of age are invited to participate in a screening process. Each mentorship program session runs for six-months and meets biweekly at Somerset Home, with additional opportunities for mentors and mentees to take part in other activities such as community engagement, recreation, and service projects.

 For more information about LOTUS, please visit www.visionsandpathways.org or contact Janayah Chavers at jchavers@visionsandpathways.org

Visions and Pathways, a nonprofit agency that provides a home and a hopeful future for homeless youth is looking for volunteer groups for our organization.

Current group volunteer opportunities include (but are not limited to):

If you are interested in learning more, contact Jennifer Amaya, jamaya@visionsandpathways.org.

Visions and Pathways is looking for a few good men to serve as mentors for the Journey to Manhood mentoring program.

 The mission of Journey to Manhood is to cultivate the growth of at-risk male youth ages 14 to 21 by matching them with caring adult male mentors in a structured group setting. The goal of the mentorship program is to help residential and non-residential clients of Somerset Home develop leadership skills, learn effective communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills; maintain healthy relationships; and foster positive self-esteem, identity, and personal vision.

 The recruitment process for Journey to Manhood is open to the general public through an application process. Prospective mentors who are at least 25 years of age are invited to participate in a  screening process. Each mentorship program session runs for six-months and meets biweekly at Somerset Home, with additional   opportunities for mentors and mentees to take part in other activities such as community engagement, recreation, and service projects.

 For more information about Journey to Manhood, please visit www.visionsandpathways.org or contact Manuel Colon at macolon@visionsandpathways.org.

The following donation types are being sought to assist the teens and young adults served by Visions & Pathways:

- personal care items (all types)

- non-perishable food items

- diapers and other baby care items

- gift cards (general stores, grocery stores and gas)

Volunteers are needed to become members of the Visions & Pathways Event Committee and assist with various fund raising and "friend"raising events.  This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to

Volunteers are needed to assist with outdoor clean up including planting seasonal flowers, mulching, debris removal, etc. as well as helping with indoor painting at a local youth-serving residential program.

This is a great way to help a local organization that supports at-risk youth transition successfully into adulthood, while participating in a wonderful team-building experience.

No experience is needed, but may be helpful. 

Visions and Pathways (visionsandpathways.org) is looking for a qualified therapist to serve as a volunteer therapist to provide behavioral health support for our youth. This is not a paid position. 
 
 
Qualifications:   

 
Supervision: Director of Behavioral Health.
 
Responsibilities:   

 
 
To apply, contact Lisa Nocera, Director of Behavioral Health at lnocera@visionsandpathways.org.