Civic engagement — not hour-eligibleCurrently accepting volunteers

New Jersey Citizen Action

625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, Essex County · Ages 14+

A statewide grassroots organization working on social, racial, and economic justice. Their work combines on-the-ground organizing, legislative advocacy, and electoral campaigns, so volunteering here means canvassing, phone banking, and community outreach. Because the work includes advocacy and electoral campaigning, most NJ districts will not count these hours toward a community service requirement. It is strong experience for understanding how policy and organizing actually work — just go in knowing the hours may not count. Call the Newark office to ask what volunteer roles are open and whether they take students your age.

Civic & Government

This is a civic engagement opportunity. Most NJ school districts do not count political or advocacy volunteering toward community service hour requirements. How hour verification works

Phone: 973-643-8800

Last verified on Sep 20, 2026. Something out of date? Report a problem.