Volunteer

Your time and skills can strengthen the work.

Individuals, families, community groups, service organizations, and businesses can support Deirdre’s House through events, outreach, seasonal projects, collection drives, and other behind-the-scenes opportunities.

A note about working with clients

Because Deirdre’s House protects the safety, privacy, and confidentiality of the children and families it serves, current volunteer opportunities do not involve direct client contact. Volunteers support the mission through approved projects, events, outreach, collections, and behind-the-scenes activities.

How we help

Services centered around each child and family

Explore clear, practical information designed to help adults recognize concerns, talk about safety, and support children in everyday situations.

Days of Caring

Community clubs, businesses, organizations, families, and groups of friends can contribute time, professional skills, goods, or services through an approved project.

Call (973) 631-5000 to discuss and schedule a Days of Caring project.

Group or project-based

Center Care and Seasonal Projects

Volunteers help keep the center welcoming and ready for the children and families it serves.

Group-friendly • High-school-friendly • Youth-group-friendly • Seasonal or project-based

Donation and Collection Drives

Schools, businesses, congregations, clubs, and community groups can collect items that support children and families throughout the year.

Please confirm current needs with Deirdre’s House before beginning a collection.

Group-friendly

Comfort and Activity Projects

Volunteers can prepare items that bring comfort and encouragement to the children Deirdre’s House serves.

Projects should be coordinated with the Deirdre’s House team before materials are purchased or assembled.

Project-based

Community Awareness Ambassadors

Volunteers may represent Deirdre’s House at community events, internship fairs, town festivals, and other outreach opportunities.

Evening or weekend opportunities may be available

Special Events Volunteer

Volunteers may assist with fundraising and community events through setup, breakdown, registration, guest support, and other event needs. Current event interests include:

Event-based

Fundraising Campaigns

Individuals and groups can support the mission through organized fundraising efforts such as:

All fundraising activities must be discussed and approved by Deirdre’s House before launch.

Project or campaign-based

Special Skills and Administrative Support

Individuals or groups may offer professional skills, administrative assistance, creative services, or another relevant area of expertise. Describe your proposed contribution in the volunteer interest form below.

Skills-based

Board Service

Community and corporate professionals interested in nonprofit governance may explore service on the Deirdre’s House Board of Trustees. Board service is a considered leadership commitment rather than a casual or immediate volunteer placement.

Leadership and governance

Availability, scheduling, age requirements, screening, orientation, and time commitments vary by opportunity and will be confirmed by Deirdre’s House.

How to get started

Explore the opportunities

Review the types of projects that may be available and consider the time, skills, or group support you can offer.

Share your interest

Complete the interest form with basic information about yourself or your group.

Talk with our team

A staff member will review current needs and contact you if an appropriate opportunity may be available.

Confirm the details

Before volunteering, Deirdre’s House will explain the assignment, schedule, confidentiality expectations, orientation, and any screening requirements that apply.

Before you volunteer

Every opportunity begins with trust

Age requirements and adult-supervision requirements vary by activity. Some drives and community projects may be appropriate for youth groups when coordinated through an adult organizer.

Because Deirdre’s House serves children and families involved in sensitive cases, current volunteer opportunities do not include working directly with clients.

Volunteer interest form

Tell us how you would like to help

Share some basic information about yourself or your group. This form expresses interest and does not guarantee placement or confirm a volunteer opportunity.

Name

Phone

Town or municipality

Are you contacting us as:

Opportunity of interest

General availability

Skills, services, or project idea

Anything else you would like us to know?

I certify that I am not currently under investigation for child abuse, have not been substantiated for abuse by Child Protective Services, and will disclose any felony convictions as required in the official Volunteer Application. I understand that volunteers may be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal background check as part of the application process.

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee a volunteer placement and that opportunities depend on current organizational needs.

Please do not include confidential case information or personally identifying information about a child or family.

Already spoke with our team?

Please complete the official Volunteer Information Packet & Application and follow the submission instructions below.

Return completed applications to the Program Coordinator at info@dobcac.org or mail them to:

Deirdre’s House
Attn: Program Coordinator
8 Court Street
Morristown, NJ 07960

Want to help as a group?

Schools, workplaces, clubs, congregations, families, and community organizations can support Deirdre’s House through approved drives, projects, events, and seasonal opportunities.