Easter Seals Disability Services

Volunteers Impact Lives at Easter Seals! 

At Easter Seals New Jersey, volunteerism and charitable service from individuals and community organizations play an integral part in achieving our mission.

Throughout the year, the Rotary Club along with corporate sponsors such as Century 21 Real Estate Corporation and Friendly's provide upkeep and maintenance of the many cabins, facilities and outbuildings on the campgrounds at Easter Seals Camp Merry Heart. Individuals and volunteers from other corporations, local businesses, and organizations contribute by holding fundraising events and through hands on volunteering of their time and resources for various program needs year round.

For example, Jane (pictured on the right in photo) is a student at Rutgers University and chose to volunteer/intern at Easter Seals NJ's Homeless Shelter in Monmouth County as part of her social work requirements.

The Easter Seals homeless shelter provides 30 days of emergency housing to adult county residents, three meals daily, transportation to various community agencies, and referral services to assist residents in their transition to stable and affordable housing.

Jane has gone way beyond the scope of her role as a social work intern. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the shelter sustained significant losses and was relocated twice. Through her own initiative, she collected and donated clothing  and brought hot meals to the shelter for residents and staff in the first tenuous days after the storm. She also enlisted the help of fellow alumni to organize a three-week food drive for the shelter and plans to continue volunteering at the shelter. She is also participating in our upcoming Walk With Me & 5K Run event to help further raise funds for Easter Seals programs.

We thank and recognize ALL of our volunteers, like Jane, whose dedicated efforts help Easter Seals to provide the best quality of life possible for all of our program participants. 

“On behalf of Easter Seals New Jersey, and the participants it serves, we express our gratitude and appreciation for the continuous support of service organizations, individual donors and volunteers, and corporate sponsors,” said Brian Fitzgerald, ceo and president of Easter Seals New Jersey. “Because of their commitment to partnering with us, Easter Seals is able to provide the highest levels of service to our families with disabilities and special needs in New Jersey.”

YOU can get involved and make a difference in someone's life! Find out how below!

Volunteering has many benefits:

• Increases self-esteem

• Helps your community

• Gain satisfaction by making a difference in the lives of others

• Meet new friends

• Acquire leadership skills

• Build your resume through experience

You, too, can impact lives and create a positive image in your community! Please contact Easter Seals New Jersey at (732) 257-6662 to learn how you or your business can be a part of our family through volunteerism and charitable service.

Interested in Volunteering at Easter Seals New Jersey?
Volunteering is not only an important learning experience, but a special way to lend a helping hand and more importantly your heart! Give a little, gain a lot.  Volunteering Works!

If you are in a position to volunteer to help improve our participants’ quality of life, we can provide opportunities for you!  Easter Seals New Jersey provides programs and services for approximately 7,000 individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the state of New Jersey.

The mission of Easter Seals' New Jersey Volunteer Program is to enhance the quality of services provided to approximately 7,000 New Jersey individuals and their families to overcome physical, social and economic barriers through active support in services, fundraising, and affiliation in their communities. The Board of Directors and Easter Seals staff believes in the value of volunteer involvement throughout the organization.

As an Easter Seals volunteer, you will be an important member of the Easter Seals team!

• You will be carefully placed in assignments that best match your interests, skills, past experiences and availability
• Your volunteer responsibilities will be clearly defined, and you will receive the appropriate orientation, training and staff supervision for your volunteer service assignment.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community, or to discuss donating goods or making a financial contribution, please contact: Helen Drobnis at (732) 257-6662, ext. 200 or by e-mail at hdrobnis@nj.easterseals.com.

(NOTE: Easter Seals seeks to ensure and provide equal opportunity to all people seeking volunteer service with Easter Seals without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status, national origin or disability. Community Service recipients and Service Learning students are welcome to apply.)

Volunteering Works!