Volunteer

GOOD DEEDS
LOOK GOOD
ON YOU.

Join the movement. Meet good people.
No experience needed — just compassion.

3,000+ 
NJ residents are awaiting a lifesaving transplant

UP TO 8 LIVES
can be saved by
1 organ donor

UP TO 75 LIVES
can be enhanced by
1 tissue donor

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. GIVE BACK. SAVE LIVES.

NJSN Certified Volunteers are an important part of our mission to inspire and educate our community about the lifesaving gift of organ and tissue donation. Whether sharing information at a community event, connecting with others who have been touched by donation, or helping behind the scenes at our 5K Celebration of Life, our volunteers bring enthusiasm, compassion, and a personal connection to everything they do.

Community Outreach

Represent NJ Sharing Network at various events including:
• Local festivals and health fairs
• Houses of worship and faith-based initiatives
• Corporate events and civic group meetings

Speaking Opportunities

Spread our lifesaving message by sharing your story and educating others about organ and tissue donation at:
• High schools, colleges and student groups
• Workplaces, houses of worship, and special clubs
• Hospitals along with NJ Sharing Network staff

Wrapped in Love

Our Wrapped in Love program provides beautiful handmade shawls and lap blankets to families who have said yes to organ and tissue donation as a tangible expression of comfort and compassion. 

If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, or would like to help us package and send these beautiful gifts, click here to get involved!

Share Your Time & Talents

There are additional ways to support our mission:

• Assist with in-office projects at our headquarters

• Connect with us through social media and share our lifesaving message online
 

Volunteering with NJ Sharing Network is an opportunity to connect with others, share your story and help create a future where more people say YES to donation. Together, our volunteers help us reach communities across New Jersey, build meaningful relationships and spread a message that can truly save lives.

 


Becoming an NJSN Certified Volunteer starts with attending an NJSN Community Meetup. Offered both in person and virtually, these gatherings bring together people with connections to organ and tissue donation and transplantation. It’s a welcoming opportunity to meet others, hear inspiring stories, share your own experience, and learn more about how you can make a difference.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Meet Dana Bonacuso, NJSN’s Volunteer and Events Coordinator. Before joining the Public Education team, she worked directly with tissue donor families behind the scenes guiding them through the donation process. She brings a fresh perspective to her role and is eager to connect with volunteers.

dbonacuso@njsharingnetwork.org
908-477-4395

If you're a current NJ Sharing Network Volunteer,
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"I became a volunteer and now advocate for all aspects of transplantation. I am so grateful for the extended family I have with NJ Sharing Network."

— Dorothea Duffy, Transplant Recipient & Volunteer