St. Joseph Social Service Center, Elizabeth, NJ
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St. Joseph's loves volunteers!!
We believe that volunteers are the backbone of our organization. They bring a human touch and a caring approach to all that we do. Without the help we receive from our dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to provide our wide range of services.

Our volunteers come to us from schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, social groups – and, of course, some are families and groups of friends, eager to help.


If you're interested in joining our team of volunteer superheroes, please click on this link to complete an application:  Individual Volunteer

If you have a group of 3 or more that would like to volunteer, please click on this link to complete a group application:  Group Volunteer  


Our volunteer coordinator, Tama Hampton, will reply to your application.  If you have any questions, please contact Tama at [email protected].  Thank you!


Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Learning Center- ESL Tutors

Starting June 15, 2026,  St. Joseph Social Service Center will offer English Conversation Classes to help adult learners practice speaking and listening skills in a welcoming environment.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with conversation groups and one-on-one tutoring. No teaching experience is required—just patience, kindness, and a willingness to help a neighbor grow in confidence.

Summer Conversation Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the following times:

• 10:00–11:00 AM
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 1:00–2:00 PM
• 2:00–3:00 PM

Volunteers may serve weekly or choose the days and times that best fit their schedule.

Food Pantry
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Restocking Volunteers help keep our shelves organized and stocked so that families can have the best possible experience when they visit the pantry. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Because this role involves moving and stocking food and supplies, volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Tama Hampton at [email protected] or click here. 

Other Opportunities to Help

ONSITE Opportunities for individuals or groups (onsite max: 8) include:

  1. Food distribution: Daily (Mon - Sat) from 9-12; Mon-Fri from 12-3pm
    1. Daily Bread Sandwich Program – Daily
    2. Farmer’s Market - 4th Friday of each month
    3. Community Food Bank Distribution - every 2nd Saturday and 3rd & 4th Tuesday of the month
    4. Inventory Allocation & Restocking – 2nd Monday of the month
  2. Choice Food Pantry Assistance (Mon-Fri 9:30-3:30)
  3. Soup Kitchen – each Saturday, 10am – 1:30pm (maximum 8 volunteers)
  4. Adult Learning Center - Computer, Job Readiness, and ESL instructors
  5. Special projects (Easter basket assembly, school backpack supplies, etc.)
  6. Sorting donations of food and/or clothing (Wed, Thurs. afternoon)
  7. Setting up and/or working at our Tag Sales for new clothing items
  8. Building maintenance (painting, electrical, handyman, groundskeeping)
  9. Office Help - data entry, thank you letters, general office tasks, receptionist
  10. Neighborhood Clean Up

OFFSITE Opportunities include:

Food collections - overall goals on website
Sandwich preparation – guidelines on website
Giving Tree Coordinators and helpers (holiday gifts)
Annual Fundraising Dinner Committee 
Special projects or events
E-newsletter editor/writers
Social Media coordinator
Photographers
Drivers (always needed for various pickups/ drop-offs)

If you're interested in joining our team of volunteer superheroes, please click on this link to complete an application:  Individual Volunteer

If you have a group of 3 or more that would like to volunteer, please click on this link to complete a group application:  Group Volunteer 

​Parental Consent Form.
Formulario de consentimiento de los padres.

St. Joseph Social Service Center 
Email: [email protected]
118 Division St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201  ~ Tel: 
908.354.5456   ~   FAX: 908.354.1433