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Volunteer: Annual Coat Drive Sorting

Help to sort coats recently donated during the 30th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive.

This MLK Event will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

For the past 29 years, The Jersey Cares Coat Drive has mobilized the collection and distribution of thousands of "gently used" winter coats to men, women, children, and infants in need. Last year, Jersey Cares collected more than 20,000 coats throughout the state of New Jersey. The generous people of the region are the reason Jersey Cares is able to provide the most vulnerable in our state with these necessary items.  Therefore, we certainly do appreciate everyone who was able to donate.

Coat Sorting involves:

Sorting through all coats in the container and organizing them into categories.Bagging coats by 5 into categories.Keeping inventory.Supporting with clean-up.Dressing warm!

*This event will be outdoors, so please remember to dress warmly.

Agency: Jersey Cares

Help to sort coats recently donated during the 30th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive.

This MLK Event will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

For the past 29 years, The Jersey Cares Coat Drive has mobilized the collection and distribution of thousands of "gently used" winter coats to men, women, children, and infants in need. Last year, Jersey Cares collected more than 20,000 coats throughout the state of New Jersey. The generous people of the region are the reason Jersey Cares is able to provide the most vulnerable in our state with these necessary items.  Therefore, we certainly do appreciate everyone who was able to donate.

Coat Sorting involves:

Sorting through all coats in the container and organizing them into categories.Bagging coats by 5 into categories.Keeping inventory.Supporting with clean-up.Dressing warm!

*This event will be outdoors, so please remember to dress warmly.

Agency: Jersey Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 18, 2026

Zip Code: 08002

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: MLK Day of Service - Kit Packing


Monday, January 19, 2026


The Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service engages people across the state to embody Dr. King's vision and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, strengthening their communities and building a stronger New Jersey. Volunteers across the state will come together to honor Dr. King's legacy through a variety of projects.

Morning Kit Assembly in Princeton: Volunteers will create Empower Her Kits to support girls at a local girls empowerment organization to promote confidence, creativity, and empowerment. Volunteers will contribute to both the creative elements and the assembly of each kit. 

Registration for this project is FREE.This event is appropriate for ages 4+.This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.The last day to register for this project is Wednesday, January 14th.Please click HERE to register. (PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NEED. USE THE LINK FOR REGISTRATION.)

Afternoon Kit Assembly in Princeton: Volunteers will create Mindful Moments Kits for clients of Legacy Treatment Services to promote positive mental health and self-care. Volunteers will contribute to both the creative elements and the assembly of each kit.

Registration for this project is FREE.This event is appropriate for ages 4+.This event will take place from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.The last day to register for this project is Wednesday, January 14th.Please click HERE to register. (PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NEED. USE THE LINK FOR REGISTRATION.)



Agency: Jersey Cares


Monday, January 19, 2026


The Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service engages people across the state to embody Dr. King's vision and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, strengthening their communities and building a stronger New Jersey. Volunteers across the state will come together to honor Dr. King's legacy through a variety of projects.

Morning Kit Assembly in Princeton: Volunteers will create Empower Her Kits to support girls at a local girls empowerment organization to promote confidence, creativity, and empowerment. Volunteers will contribute to both the creative elements and the assembly of each kit. 

Registration for this project is FREE.This event is appropriate for ages 4+.This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.The last day to register for this project is Wednesday, January 14th.Please click HERE to register. (PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NEED. USE THE LINK FOR REGISTRATION.)

Afternoon Kit Assembly in Princeton: Volunteers will create Mindful Moments Kits for clients of Legacy Treatment Services to promote positive mental health and self-care. Volunteers will contribute to both the creative elements and the assembly of each kit.

Registration for this project is FREE.This event is appropriate for ages 4+.This event will take place from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.The last day to register for this project is Wednesday, January 14th.Please click HERE to register. (PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NEED. USE THE LINK FOR REGISTRATION.)



Agency: Jersey Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 08540

Allow Groups: No