July 2011
2 posts
Charity and Spice! →
Join the Volunteer Center for Community Night at Blue Moon Mexican Café, Tuesday, August 9th. Blue Moon will generously donate 20% of all Dine In, Take Out, and Gift…
New Volunteer Opportunities Posted →
Visiting Homemakers, Hackensack, is looking for volunteers who can stain a brand new handicap ramp and stairs at their home office located on Union Street in Hackensack. Volunteers can contact…
May 2011
1 post
Big Book Success! →
Over 2,000 books for children and adults were collected by the Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council (BVC) for a “Big Book Giveaway” held April 30 to benefit the children and…
April 2011
9 posts
Derby Day has Just the Ticket →
Only a ticket to our Derby Day party on May 7, will give you an exclusive opportunity to bid on FOUR Yanks vs. Red Sox tickets!
But that’s not all! We have beautiful…
Celebrate Earth Day →
Earth Day is this weekend, and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County encourages everyone to do something to protect and preserve our most precious resource - our beautiful planet. Pick…
Hooray for Great Mentors →
Our Mentoring Youth program recently honored several long-standing volunteers: Ruth Schneider (left), of Ramsey, has mentored seven children during her 19 years with the program. At…
A Big Thank You to Local Derby Day Sponsors →
One of the area’s best known spring events is coming on Saturday, May 7, when the Volunteer Center hosts its annual Derby Day party. The festivities run from 3:30 - 7:00 pm at White…
National Volunteer Week! →
National Volunteer Week is April 10-16, and the Volunteer Center wants you to celebrate big time — by volunteering, of course! Volunteers are needed at hundreds of agencies…
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O What A Night… →
By Debbie Emery The evening of April 6th was a night to remember as we honored the spirit of volunteerism. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the important and selfless ways that…
Derby Day Tickets are Now Available! →
It’s no secret that the first Saturday in May is the Kentucky Derby, but you don’t have to go to Kentucky to have a good ‘ole time! The Volunteer Center is celebrating the “Run for the…
March 2011
8 posts
REASON #2 to Join Bergen LEADS →
“Because the dialogue and relationships with your peers are priceless!”
-James Woodley, CL11
Time is winding down! Applications are due April 8. Learn more about Bergen…
Feel the beat, those dancing feet →
Students from Bergen County Academies will bring the fun and spectacle of Broadway to “Celebrate Volunteers” on Wednesday, April 6, by performing music and dance from…
Why Bergen LEADS? →
#4 - “New skills. Bergen LEADS taught me to be still and listen, listen, listen. I had to think in a different way about the future of Bergen County - how do I make things work…
If You Know A Great Volunteer... →
Here’s your chance to give dedicated volunteers and volunteer groups some very special recognition! Nominations are open for two prestigious awards honoring outstanding volunteers and groups in…
Comedy Night, March 26 - RSVP by Friday →
Our third annual Comedy Night promises to bring a bit of levity to a troubled planet. Join us Saturday, March 26, at Banana’s Comedy Club, 283 Rt. 17 South, Hasbrouck …
Bergen LEADS - Applications due April 8! →
Top Ten Reasons to Join Bergen LEADS
# 6 – “Your mind and your heart will be stretched and challenged as you consider things you never thought of before, and look at things in a new…
Read Across America →
Ten companies and 50 volunteers fanned out across Bergen County on March 3 for “Read Across America Day,” reading to children at area early learning programs. The event was…
Top Ten Reasons to Join Bergen LEADS - Reason #7 →
REASON #7…
“Bergen LEADS never sends you home hungry!”
-Gary Albrecht, CL09
Bergen LEADS feeds your mind and your stomach. Thought-provoking speakers,…
February 2011
3 posts
Top Ten Reason to Join Bergen LEADS →
REASON #9…
“Two words: Pat Schuber”
—Carolyn Smith, CL11
William “Pat” Schuber, former Bergen County Executive, is the Bergen LEADS Seminar…
Hats Off to Mentors →
The Volunteer Center of Bergen County recently thanked several volunteers in its Mentoring Youth Program at a breakfast celebrating of National Mentoring Month in January.
The…
LAST CHANCE! Cell Phone Recycling Drive →
Did you know that cell phones, digital cameras, PDAs, and laptops contain toxic materials? Did you know that most of these devices are not disposed of properly and often wind up in…
May 2010
3 posts
Fundamentals of Grant Writing →
Fundamentals of Grant Writing, our next timely and topical training, will be presented on Thursday, May 20, from 9:30 am to noon at the Volunteer Center in …
Plan Ahead ...Make A Lasting Gift →
It’s never too early to plan ahead, and this applies to planning bequests and wills as well as to all facets of life.
The Volunteer Center encourages every adult, of…
Hats Off to Teen Volunteer! →
What happens when you challenge a creative and impassioned teen to develop activities to help children in need? David Engle, a teen from Glen Rock, NJ, rose to the challenge, when…
April 2010
11 posts
Derby Day is just two days away! →
There are still a few tickets left to Derby Day, buy your tickets online or you can let us know you are coming and pay at the door! We have a winning combination of great southern…
TD Charitable Foundation Gives Back →
The TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Volunteer Center of Bergen County to support its two mentoring programs. Volunteers in Protective Services…
Volunteer Management Workshops →
The Volunteer Center of Bergen County is offering a comprehensive, two- day course on “Excellence in Volunteer Management” Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, June 8 at 9 am. Both sessions will…
It's time to plan your bidding strategy! →
The Volunteer Center’s 18th Annual Derby Day is less than two weeks away and with 100+ fabulous items in our auction; the bidding will be as hot as a Kentucky summer day! Guests will…
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Message to Boomers →
Remember when you thought you could change the world? You still can! All the wonderful things that you thought you would do are still waiting to be done. The environment still needs help,…
Derby Day Tickets On Sale Now! →
It’s no secret that the first Saturday in May is the Kentucky Derby, but the fact is that you don’t have to go to Kentucky to have a good ‘ole time! The Volunteer Center is celebrating…
Welcome Companies! Open Houses re Corporate... →
Being successful in business is about more that doing well; it’s also about doing good. Many companies that value being seen as active in the community are members of the Northern New Jersey…
Make a Difference – Volunteer! →
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, and the Volunteer Center wants you to celebrate big time — by volunteering, of course! Volunteers are needed at hundreds of…
18th Annual Derby Day Draws Local Support →
One of the area’s best known spring events is coming on Saturday, May 1, when the Volunteer Center hosts its annual Derby Day party. The festivities run from 4:00 – 7:00…
Spring is in the air ... and so is volunteering! →
Local parks are looking for volunteers to help with spring clean ups. Check out Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Tenafly Nature Center, or the Meadowlands Environmental Center. Also, due to…
March 2010
9 posts
Not Your Average Teenager →
Jesse Mautner is not your average high school student. While he’s a sophomore at Pascack Hills High School, is a member of the Italian Club and of the school’s baseball…
Leaders Gather for Leaders of Bergen Reception →
More than 60 people attended a reception hosted by Bergen LEADS at the Hilton in Woodcliff Lake. Guests included members of the current class, as well as alumni, supporters and prospective…
Tickets are Still Available →
Tickets are still available for “Celebrate Volunteers,” a festive, fun and non-competitive event, hosted by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County to recognize those who give so much to…
Kick Yourself in the Brand! →
Non-profit professionals are invited to attend a seminar entitled Kick Yourself in the Brand: The Shameless Art of Promoting Your Cause on Friday, April 9, 2010. Sponsored by the …
Volunteer Center Celebrates therunning of the... →
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for Derby Day! Dust off your most fabulous hat, and get out your dapper necktie - the Volunteer Center’s 18th Annual Derby Day…
How do you celebrate reading? →
Seven companies and 45 volunteers fanned out across Bergen County on March 2, which was “Read Across America Day,” reading to children at area Head Start programs. The companies, all of which are…
2010 Guide to Volunteering now available! →
The VolunteerCenter’s updated Guide to Volunteering is now available. The 2010 Guide lists nearly 350 nonprofit agencies and more than 1,100 opportunities for volunteers of all…
A Company With A Conscience →
Ridgewood resident and Volunteer Center Board Member Mike Stern is also the owner of Kreisler Industrial Corporation, which manufacturers precision metal components for aircraft engines….
Be a part of something BIG! →
The Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council (BVC) is seeking companies to participate in Books in a Bag, an annual initiative to collect new children’s books for pre-school children…
February 2010
5 posts
Join Us and Celebrate! →
“Celebrate Volunteers” - Tuesday, April 13, 2010!
The Volunteer Center of Bergen County will host it annual community-wide celebration honoring hundreds of volunteers on Tuesday,…
Your Name - Big & Bold →
Many nonprofits sponsor special events in the springtime, so now’s the time to make your move and tie in with an organization whose purpose aligns with your company’s marketing goals….
Bergen LEADS is Hosting Open Houses for Interested... →
Do you want to do more to make your community – and Bergen County – a better place in which to live and work? Bergen LEADS, the County’s premier civic leadership program, is a great way to…
Ways to Volunteer at Home →
With worries about impending weather on everyone’s mind, the Volunteer Center has an idea to help you take this opportunity and turn it into an excellent way to give back to your…