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8,000
lives positively
impacted each year

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70
towns & communities supported daily

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400+
Bergen LEADS alumni creating positive change

OUR MISSION

Provide human service and training programs to improve lives and strengthen communities.

Bergen Volunteers has been an integral part of our community since 1966, offering a wealth of vital programs and services all throughout Bergen County.

Our volunteer-driven, direct-assistance programs support vulnerable seniors, at-risk youth, and families in need. We offer civic leadership development training to local teens and professionals. We also engage individuals and business with networking and local community service opportunities.

PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

  • CHEER 

  • Mark & Amy Shirvan Family Senior Safety Initiative

  • CHORE 

  • Redefining Retirement

PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES

  • Mentoring 

  • Bergen READS 

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

  • Bergen LEADS 

  • Teen LEADS

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

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Help us transform lives and make a lasting impact in our community. 

Maximize your charitable contributions and:

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  • Support vital programs that address critical needs
    in our community

  • Foster a stronger, more connected society through
    volunteer-driven initiatives 

  • Create opportunities for personal growth and education 

Be a force for change when you volunteer your time and skills in one of our many programs. â€‹Discover the rewarding experience of giving back to others!

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  • Help seniors age safely and with dignity with
    CHEER and CHORE

  • Advance youth literacy with Bergen READS

  • Support struggling students, caregivers, or seniors
    as a Mentor

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Partnering with Bergen Volunteers is a powerful way to uplift our community, drive effective community action, and build a brighter future.

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  • Corporate Partnerships: Inspire employees, deepen your corporate social responsibility, and make a lasting impact through our targeted initiatives that address our community's most urgent needs.

  • Nonprofit Collaborations: Agency membership connects you with resources, innovative training, and a supportive network dedicated to making Bergen County stronger.

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