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Why Volunteer?
There are virtually dozens of reasons for Volunteering. Many Volunteers claim that they get much more out of it than the effort they put into it. It is a very rewarding experience. Volunteers usually range in age from high school students to seniors, but their purpose is the same; donate time and resources that support organizations that benefit people and causes. Volunteer hours provide free labor which significantly supports the financial well-being of charity organizations.
R.A.V.E.N. Ready and Active Volunteers Engaged in Newark was started in 2012 and is a Community Engagement program for the Newark Police Department. The RAVEN’s have provided more than 8,400 hours a year and more than 4,200 of those hours were spent on patrol as an ‘Eyes & Ears’ benefit to NPD. They provide Handicap Parking enforcement, Graffiti Abatement, Vacation house checks and assistance to the NPD on traffic events. RAVEN volunteers fill-in many various Administrative assistance positions, including covering the NPD front counter and assisting the Records department.
Newark has some other great Volunteering opportunities available. There are non-profit, 501c3 organizations that provide emergency food and clothing to families in need. There are clubs like Rotary and Optimists that serve the community by holding fundraisers and then donating to the local charities.
For more information regarding the RAVEN program visit: http://www.newark.org/departments/police/community-engagement/r-a-v-e-n/
For other volunteering opportunities visit: http://www.newark.org/residents/volunteering-in-the-city/