1. Mary R. Benedetti

2. The Mission
The Volunteer Center’s mission is to change lives, empower families, and improve our community through volunteerism and the support of local non-profit organizations.
The Volunteer Center promotes volunteerism in the region and connects both individuals and businesses with opportunities to serve. The Center also achieves its mission by creating best practice tools and by officering educational, consulting, and other support services to help our non-profit partners grow and serve the community.

3. All Populations of People are Served
Demographics
South Jersey is the southern portion of the state between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean
All Populations of People are Served

4. Policies and Procedures
Human Resource Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Key Fiscal Policy
Office Procedures
New Employee Orientation Procedures
Donor/Volunteer Rights Policy

5. Office Volunteers/Interns
Structure
Board of Directors 7
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Bookkeeper
Office Volunteers/Interns

6. Funding Non Profit Partners Sponsors Grants Donors
Relationship with Other Agencies
The Volunteer Center acts as a central hub for local non-profit organizations. It can provide volunteer referrals, as well as promoting and educating the non-profit organization. It connects non-profits and individuals with opportunities to serve and grow. The Volunteer Center of South Jersey has many non-profit partners in which they provide year round programs and services.

8. Reasons to Volunteer Volunteering connects you to others…
Helps you make new friends and contacts
Increases  your social and relationship skills
Volunteering as a family keeps you close
Volunteering is good for your mind and body…
Increases self-confidence
Combats depression
Helps you stay physically healthy
Volunteering can advance your career…
Can provide career experience
Can teach you valuable job skills
Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life…
A fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions.
Can be a relaxing, energizing escape from your day-to-day routine
Provides renewed creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional life.

9. Conclusion
The Volunteer Center of South Jersey is proud to coordinate a series of events and programs created to inspire and empower families to serve the community together. It is our vision that, through these days of service, South Jersey will become a shining example to our nation of how families can make a difference in their communities by volunteering together.

10. References Volunteer Center of South Jersey Website and Brochure
2010 Census - Demographics