{"id":5568,"date":"2024-05-15T15:46:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T19:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/reslife\/?page_id=5568"},"modified":"2024-05-15T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T19:46:30","slug":"community-involvement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/reslife\/https-www-monmouth-edu-reslife-guide-to-off-campus-living-monmouth-county\/community-involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteer-opportunities\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Getting involved and giving back to your community is not limited to just the campus but also your local community. Find something you&#8217;re passionate about, whether human advocacy, animals, education, health or technology, and there is a group near you that offers assistance to the community. Research your area and see how you can get involved! Below are some great places to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monmouth-county-park-system\">Monmouth County Park System<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Monmouth County Parks has a robust activity year-round calendar of events that include Arts &amp; Crafts, Culinary experiences, Education &amp; Nature, and Sports leagues. Whether you want a nature walk, find new local friends, or develop new skills, the Monmouth County Park system has many opportunities year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-banks\">Food Banks<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Those who are food insecure in Monmouth County have assistance centers that need volunteers or donations. Look for centers near your house, but here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freehold Area Open Door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FulFill in Neptune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch Break in Red Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beach-clean-ups\">Beach Clean Ups<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We love the ocean and beaches and need to do our best to keep them clean! Many organizations offer beach cleanups throughout the year, so look to local groups and join!<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-aid-squads\">First Aid Squads<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Helping out those in need extends beyond your own house. Local first aid squads are always looking for volunteers and will help train in you in life-saving skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"senior-centers\">Senior Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are many rewarding opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in the life of a Senior Citizen. With varied programs, and local opportunities to meet new people and establish new friendships, volunteering at a Senior Center is a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monmouth-county-spca-amp-other-animal-shelters\">Monmouth County SPCA &amp; other Animal Shelters<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Animals need help too and local shelters always need volunteers. You can help in every area of a shelter, from working directly with animals to helping out behind the scenes. Find a shelter in your area and check out their volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Opportunities Getting involved and giving back to your community is not limited to just the campus but also your local community. Find something you&#8217;re passionate about, whether human advocacy, animals, education, health or technology, and there is a group near you that offers assistance to the community. 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