WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER?

1.  A person who offers herself/himself for a service without obligation to do so.
      2.  A person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
 

Our volunteer opportunities include:
Ø       One-To-One Visitor
Ø       Reading
Ø       Recreational Assistant
Ø       Swimming Partner
Ø       Fair Committee Member
Ø       Special Friend
Ø       Musicians
Ø       Special Events Assistant
Ø       Spiritual Services Assistants
Ø       Gardening
Ø       Maintenance & Upkeep
Ø       Laundry

Do you have a special talent to offer the residents of the E.C.C.R.? 
Contact the volunteer office to see how we work together.
 

• Apply in person at our volunteer office.

• Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 201-848-8005 x 230 or info@eccretreat.org

• Complete a volunteer application.

•  Arrange for a tour of our facilities

• Volunteer placement will be made based upon your interests and availability.

All volunteers are required provide to:
1.  Signed statement from a physician. 
     If you have not recently seen your physician, the E.C.C.R. will arrange an appointment for you.
2.  A Mantoux (TB) test.  If you prefer, our nursing department will administer the TB test free of charge.

All volunteers, over the age of 18, are also required to participate in a criminal Background Check including fingerprinting.

The Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat will cover the costs involved with all of the above requirements.  There will be no expense incurred by a volunteer.
 

Volunteer opportunities are available for groups. If your civic organization, school club, church group, business or other group would like to help the E.C.C.R. please contact us.  We look forward to working with you.
 

The Junior Volunteer program is for individuals' ages 13 - 17.  The program provides participants with the opportunity to volunteer in a residential care environment as part of a team committed to exceptional care.

Junior volunteers are welcome at any time of the year.  We have opportunities available everyday of the week; days and evenings.

Please contact the volunteer office for additional information, 201-848-8005 ext230.
 

Are you a student who needs to have volunteer hours for high school graduation or confirmation?  Volunteer at the E.C.C.R.!
 

Are you currently in college pursuing a degree to work with developmentally disabled individuals, speech therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, occupational therapy or non-profit administration?  Consider the E.C.C.R. for your internship placement.
 

Thank you for all you do.  Your selfless acts of kindness enhance the lives of the residents.  Thank you for caring.