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About Us
History
The Volunteer Network (TVN,
formerly the Volunteer Placement Bureau) 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 150 non-profit agencies with hundreds of volunteers each
year. The NCJW TVN also assists in building public awareness and
understanding of the importance of volunteerism by sponsoring
a professional volunteer managers association, the Essex County DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies);
publishing a yearly guide to volunteering for both teens and adults;
sponsoring an annual Volunteer Fair, and advertising through local
newspapers, magazines, TV stations and radio.
The 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, NCJW 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.
How
to Support Us
We welcome gifts to the Volunteer Network. Your
financial support is always needed and appreciated and, of course,
your donation is tax deductible.
We also accept in-kind donations
of office furniture and equipment that is in good condition.
Please let us know if you can
help.
Staff
Volunteer Staff
Isabel Margolin , President, NCJW, Essex County Section
Jill Johnson, VP of Community Services, NCJW, Essex County Section
Helene Dreskin, Ruthann Fish, Co-chairs, The Volunteer Network
Suzy Schenker, Editor, Connecting Communities
Professional Staff
Roberta Schmidt, Director of Community Services
Gail Sample, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Michele Freidus, Public Relations Associate
Cathy Silverman, Executive Director, NCJW, Essex County Section
Bobbe Pomp, Office Manager, NCJW
Diane Apter, Bookkeeper
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