History
The NCJW Volunteer Network (TVN) was established as a volunteer center in 1983 to recruit and refer volunteers to perform specific tasks in a broad range of nonprofit agencies servicing the Essex County community. This non-sectarian program now services over 100 non-profit agencies with hundreds of volunteers each year. The NCJW Volunteer Network also assists in building public awareness and understanding of the importance of volunteerism by advertising through local newspapers, magazines, TV stations and radio.
The NCJW Volunteer Network is sponsored and funded by the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section. Founded in 1893 by Hannah G. Solomon, the National Council of Jewish Women is the oldest national Jewish women's volunteer organization in America. Today, the NCJW Volunteer Network continues its leadership in volunteerism by helping people of all races, religions and economic backgrounds through a combined approach of community service, advocacy, education and research.
The Volunteer Network is sponsored by Sue and David* Rudd through their generous gift to the Legacy for the Future Endowment Fund.
* Deceased.
How to Support Us
We welcome gifts to the NCJW Volunteer Network. Your financial support is always needed and appreciated and, of course, your donation is tax deductible.
Please let us know if you can help.
Staff
Volunteer Staff
Jill Johnson, President, NCJW, Essex County Section
Karen Feinblatt, Elyce Perlstadt, Co-VPs of Community Services, NCJW, Essex County Section
Susan K. Claman, Isabel Margolin, Co-chairs, The Volunteer Network
Professional Staff
Sue Wasserman, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Andrea Silvershein, Community Srvices Director
Cathy Silverman, Executive Director, NCJW, Essex County Section
Michele Freidus, Public Relations Associate
Gail Sample, Office Manager, NCJW
Diane Apter, Bookkeeper