“I’m so thankful for the volunteers… they’ve come and talked with me,
taken time out of their vacation or the coldest days of winter to come to the Mission and serve me a meal.
They’re such a blessing.”
– David, a program resident
Our doors are open 365 days a year, which means we need plenty of wonderful people (like you!) to step up.
There are many ways to help our mission by donating your time and talents. See below for our list of available opportunities.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, at (973) 538-6337 or dmckenna@marketstreet.org
• Collect personal hygiene items (list available) to be used in hygiene kits that we distribute to the men in our program.
• Sort & package hygiene items into ziploc bags.
Volunteer at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission 5K Race and Family Walk held annually in October. Support those in recovery from drug & alcohol addiction and the Life Change Program. Visit www.runsignup.com/jsrm5k for more information or contact Debbie McKenna at dmckenna@marketstreet.org. We would love your participation in this event!
• Collect coats through a coat drive.
• Sort and bundle coats (at our Thrift Store) during the month of October.
• Help distribute coats on the day of the giveaway in November.
• Sorting through donated items and organizing clothing, jewelry, electronics, bric-a-brac, etc.
• Cleaning furniture, windows & mirrors, floors, etc.
• General maintenance and clean-up outside of Thrift Store including: mow the lawn, rake, weed, sweep, etc.
For more information on opportunities for groups and individuals, please contact Debbie McKenna at 973-538-6337 or dmckenna@marketstreet.org