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About King of Grace:

At King of Grace, our core mission is rooted in a simple, powerful belief: uplifting and helping those who are less fortunate. We believe that a community is only as strong as its willingness to support one another.

About the Event: 

We are hosting Grace Day  Community Day this August. This special event is designed to to bring our community closer than ever before. We are uniting local families, vendors, activities, and free giveaways to create a day of joy and connection. Most importantly, we are bringing together true pillars of the community to provides vital resources, guidance, and strength where its needed most. 

Who it serves: Cherry Hill & local surrounding area 

Responsibilities to Include:

Shift 1, 

Event Setup & Launch (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

-Be Punctual: Prompt arrival at 8:00 AM is mandatory to ensure everything starts exactly at 10:00 AM.

-Vendor Check-In: Greet incoming vendors and guide them to their assigned spaces.

-Site Setup: Set up 10x10 canopies, tables, chairs, and signage.

-Giveaway Prep: Organize the bookbags, school gear, and clear gift bags at the main tent.

-Kickoff: Welcome the first wave of guests as doors open at 10:00 AM.

Shift 2,

Mid-Day Operations (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Crowd Flow: Manage lines at the food stations, moon bounces, and activities.

Distribution: Hand out free giveaways and resource materials to families.

Hospitality: Station volunteers at the entrance to welcome guests with a smile.

Grounds Care: Do quick sweeps to keep the event area clean and safe

Shift 3, Afternoon Operations (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Shift Handover: Take over line management and distribution stations seamlessly.

Vendor Support: Check in on vendors and pillars of the community for any needs.

Activity Assistance: Keep afternoon games and family activities running smoothly.

Main Maintenance: Empty full trash bins and restock giveaway tables.

Shift 4: Event Closing & Breakdown (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Final Wave: Assist the remaining event guests until the 6:00 PM closing time.

Vendor Departure: Help vendors safely pack down their booths and load vehicles.

Site Breakdown: Pack away organization tables, chairs, canopies, and banners.

Final Cleanup: Clear the entire park grounds of all trash to leave the space spotless.

Do you love to crochet? Share your skills and help others create something meaningful during RCSJ Serves, a college-wide Week of Service at Rowan College of South Jersey in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The Volunteer Center of South Jersey is seeking experienced crocheters to serve as Crochet Coaches for our Crocheting for a Cause project. Volunteers will help the Rowan College of South Jersey community (students, faculty, and staff) learn the basics of crocheting while creating handmade scarves that will be donated to warming centers and community organizations throughout South Jersey to help individuals stay warm during the winter months.

No formal teaching experience is required—just patience, encouragement, and a passion for sharing your love of crocheting!

What You'll Do

Welcome participants to the project

Demonstrate basic crochet techniques

Help beginners start a simple scarf

Provide encouragement and one-on-one assistance Share tips and answer questions

Help create a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment

Qualifications

We're looking for volunteers who:

Have basic to intermediate crochet experience

Enjoy helping and encouraging others

Are patient and friendly with beginners

Can work independently or as part of a team

Believe in the power of service and community

Attend volunteer orientation on Tuesday, September 1 - your choice of 10am - 11am or 6pm 7pm.

SIGN UP TODAY!

Do you love to crochet? Share your skills and help others create something meaningful during RCSJ Serves, a college-wide Week of Service at Rowan College of South Jersey in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The Volunteer Center of South Jersey is seeking experienced crocheters to serve as Crochet Coaches for our Crocheting for a Cause project. Volunteers will help the Rowan College of South Jersey community (students, faculty, and staff) learn the basics of crocheting while creating handmade scarves that will be donated to warming centers and community organizations throughout South Jersey to help individuals stay warm during the winter months.

No formal teaching experience is required—just patience, encouragement, and a passion for sharing your love of crocheting!

What You'll Do

Welcome participants to the project

Demonstrate basic crochet techniques

Help beginners start a simple scarf

Provide encouragement and one-on-one assistance Share tips and answer questions

Help create a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment

Qualifications

We're looking for volunteers who:

Have basic to intermediate crochet experience

Enjoy helping and encouraging others

Are patient and friendly with beginners

Can work independently or as part of a team

Believe in the power of service and community

Attend volunteer orientation on Tuesday, September 1 - your choice of 10am - 11am or 6pm 7pm.

SIGN UP TODAY!

GLOUCESTER CAMPUS

We are looking for Volunteer Leads for 2.5-hour shifts at each location to help facilitate a seamless, welcoming experience for participating organizations and attendees. Volunteer Leads serve as ambassadors for the event by supporting with setup, greeting guests, engaging nonprofit representatives, and assisting with breakdown.

Key Responsibilities

Nonprofit Hospitality & Guidance: Greet arriving nonprofit representatives, guide them to their assigned tables, and assist them with any needs or questions throughout the event.

Attendee Greeting: Welcome the campus community, explain the mission and layout of the exhibition, and encourage interaction with the organizations.

Event Operations: Assist with organization set-up before the event begins and breakdown of the room at the conclusion of the day in preparation for the next day.

Shift Options (2.5 Hours Per Shift)

Primary Focus: Setup, nonprofit check-in, and attendee engagement

Duties:

Serve as the primary contact for organization representatives as they arrive - assist with directing them around campus.

Organization check-in and help guide them to their station.

Assist organizations with set-up, if needed.

Greet attendees, introduce the exhibition, and direct them through the venue.

Check in on nonprofit tables to offer assistance.

Primary Focus: Afternoon session support, vendor assistance, and event breakdown.

Duties:

Greet attendees, introduce the exhibition, and direct them through the venue.

Provide ongoing support to nonprofit representatives such as answering any questions they may have. 

Assist nonprofit partners with packing up their materials at the conclusion of the exhibition, as needed.

Help with breakdown and restore the room layout for the next day. 

Must:

Attend volunteer orientation on Tuesday, September 1 - your choice of 10am - 11am or 6pm 7pm.

Be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Have a positive attitude and outgoing personality.

Have access to a personal cell phone for communication with the VCSJ team.

Be able to lift and carry up to 20–25 lbs (helpful during set-up, breakdown, and assisting nonprofits with boxes/materials). 

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor as you’re representing the Volunteer Center of South Jersey and Rowan College of South Jersey.

FOR CUMBERLAND CAMPUS VOLUNTEER LEAD OPPORTUNITIES, CLICK HERE.

CUMBERLAND CAMPUS

We are looking for Volunteer Leads for 2.5-hour shifts at each location to help facilitate a seamless, welcoming experience for participating organizations and attendees. Volunteer Leads serve as ambassadors for the event by supporting with setup, greeting guests, engaging nonprofit representatives, and assisting with breakdown.

Key Responsibilities

Nonprofit Hospitality & Guidance: Greet arriving nonprofit representatives, guide them to their assigned tables, and assist them with any needs or questions throughout the event.

Attendee Greeting: Welcome the campus community, explain the mission and layout of the exhibition, and encourage interaction with the organizations.

Event Operations: Assist with organization set-up before the event begins and breakdown of the room at the conclusion of the day in preparation for the next day.

Shift Options (2.5 Hours Per Shift)

Primary Focus: Setup, nonprofit check-in, and attendee engagement

Duties:

Serve as the primary contact for organization representatives as they arrive - assist with directing them around campus.

Organization check-in and help guide them to their station.

Assist organizations with set-up, if needed.

Greet attendees, introduce the exhibition, and direct them through the venue.

Check in on nonprofit tables to offer assistance.

Primary Focus: Afternoon session support, vendor assistance, and event breakdown.

Duties:

Greet attendees, introduce the exhibition, and direct them through the venue.

Provide ongoing support to nonprofit representatives such as answering any questions they may have. 

Assist nonprofit partners with packing up their materials at the conclusion of the exhibition, as needed.

Help with breakdown and restore the room layout for the next day. 

Must:

Attend volunteer orientation on Tuesday, September 1 - your choice of 10am - 11am or 6pm 7pm.

Be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Have a positive attitude and outgoing personality.

Have access to a personal cell phone for communication with the VCSJ team.

Be able to lift and carry up to 20–25 lbs (helpful during set-up, breakdown, and assisting nonprofits with boxes/materials). 

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor as you’re representing the Volunteer Center of South Jersey and Rowan College of South Jersey.

FOR GLOUCESTER CAMPUS VOLUNTEER LEAD OPPORTUNITIES, CLICK HERE.