Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey
Caring for people by people who care
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey makes senior citizens' needs and dignity its priority. The organization's mission is to enable the elderly to experience their lives fully by completing daily tasks with assistance from volunteers. Because CVCJ knows that older people feel happy and safe in familiar environments, the company provides care in the seniors' homes.
CaregiverKids, our inter-generational program was initiated 1998
The Caregiver office was opened on January 4, 1993 in space generously provided by St Pauls Lutheran Church at 145 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood, New Jersey 1993
Caregiver Volunteers was founded by Jack and Barbara Devlin who brought the idea to Toms River 1991-92
A satellite Caregiver office was opened in Whiting, New Jersey, where there is a high concentration of senior citizens and the need is great 1999
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the name of Caregivers of Toms River to Cargivers of Central Ocean County (CCOC) 2000
Caregivers of Central Ocean County partnered with Caregivers of Lakewood, the Alzheimer's Association and Visiting Home Care of Ocean County to develop the Alzheimer's Respite Care Program 2002
Lynette Whiteman, MS was selected by the Board of Directors to become CVCJ's Executive Director 2007
Caregivers of Central Ocean County and Caregivers of Lakewood merged to become one entity 2004
A new pilot program, The Multicultural Outreach Program was developed 2003
The Caregiver Canines Pet Therapy Program was developed 2009
The Caregiver office was opened on January 4, 1993 in space generously provided by St Pauls Lutheran Church at 145 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood, New Jersey 1993
Caregiver Volunteers was founded by Jack and Barbara Devlin who brought the idea to Toms River 1991-92
CaregiverKids, our inter-generational program was initiated 1998
A satellite Caregiver office was opened in Whiting, New Jersey, where there is a high concentration of senior citizens and the need is great 1999
Caregivers of Central Ocean County partnered with Caregivers of Lakewood, the Alzheimer's Association and Visiting Home Care of Ocean County to develop the Alzheimer's Respite Care Program 2002
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the name of Caregivers of Toms River to Cargivers of Central Ocean County (CCOC) 2000
A new pilot program, The Multicultural Outreach Program was developed 2003
Caregivers of Central Ocean County and Caregivers of Lakewood merged to become one entity 2004
The Caregiver Canines Pet Therapy Program was developed 2009
Lynette Whiteman, MS was selected by the Board of Directors to become CVCJ's Executive Director 2007
Caregiver Volunteers was founded by Jack and Barbara Devlin who brought the idea to Toms River 1991-92
The Caregiver office was opened on January 4, 1993 in space generously provided by St Pauls Lutheran Church at 145 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood, New Jersey 1993
CaregiverKids, our inter-generational program was initiated 1998
A satellite Caregiver office was opened in Whiting, New Jersey, where there is a high concentration of senior citizens and the need is great 1999
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the name of Caregivers of Toms River to Cargivers of Central Ocean County (CCOC) 2000
Caregivers of Central Ocean County partnered with Caregivers of Lakewood, the Alzheimer's Association and Visiting Home Care of Ocean County to develop the Alzheimer's Respite Care Program 2002
A new pilot program, The Multicultural Outreach Program was developed 2003
Caregivers of Central Ocean County and Caregivers of Lakewood merged to become one entity 2004
Lynette Whiteman, MS was selected by the Board of Directors to become CVCJ's Executive Director 2007
The Caregiver Canines Pet Therapy Program was developed 2009
How to support CVCJ
Thanks to people's monetary and hands-on support, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey continues to spread its wonderful message and serve the older generation. Individuals can help by sharing their time, skill and joy or by donating money, fundraising, and shopping at listed stores.
When creating the website, INCORE's goal was to show that people do make a difference and to encourage all readers to explore the website, open their hearts, and join the mission.
Volunteers
Volunteer Report Form allows volunteers to detail their services and provide feedback. It also enables Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey to gather data for its recording purposes.
INCORE created this tool to help CVCJ collect all reports and save time, and to make it more convenient for both volunteers and the organization, thus improving CVCJ's efficiency.
