Volunteer Center of South Jersey

What Volunteer Center of South Jersey does

Volunteer Center of South Jersey works to change lives, empower families and improve the community through volunteerism and supporting nonprofit organizations. They also promote volunteerism and connect individuals and businesses with opportunities to serve.

Name

Volunteer Center of South Jersey

Legal name

Volunteer Center of South Jersey

Website

https://sjvolunteers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Volunteer Center of South Jersey connects volunteers and empowers nonprofit organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Engagement and Nonprofit Capacity Building Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Volunteer engagement services
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Volunteer management training
• Community service programs
• Corporate volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sewell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. GetConnected Network Membership: Nonprofits pay $100 annually for access to the volunteer recruitment platform, training discounts, recognition opportunities, and marketing benefits.
2. Training Program Fees: Weekly online volunteer engagement training sessions at $25 per person with group and member discounts available.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships for events and marketing opportunities reaching 5,000+ email subscribers, 3,000 monthly website hits, and 2,000+ social media followers.
4. Donations: Direct donations from individuals and organizations supporting volunteerism and nonprofit capacity building in South Jersey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Volunteer Center of South Jersey connects individual volunteers with nonprofit organizations across seven South Jersey counties through the GetConnected volunteer engagement platform (powered by Galaxy Digital). It sells paid Network memberships to nonprofits, delivers volunteer management and board development training, runs youth-focused programs, coordinates corporate volunteer engagements, and hosts signature service events and an annual awards dinner. The core services are volunteer matching, nonprofit capacity building, and community service event coordination.

Product overview

The Volunteer Center of South Jersey operates as a nonprofit capacity building partner offering a portfolio of volunteer engagement programs and services. The core offering is the GetConnected Network, a mobile-friendly volunteer management platform powered by Galaxy Digital that enables nonprofits to post opportunities, manage communications, and match volunteers. This platform is complemented by youth-focused programs (Campus Connect, Youth Workforce Development, Jersey Cares Club, SAVE Scholarship), nonprofit training (Volunteer Management Training Series, Get On Board board development), corporate engagement (Corporate Partnership Program, Custom Collection Drives), community service projects (Signature Service Projects, Family Impact Program), networking (Volunteer Resource Network), annual recognition (Spirit of Community awards), and marketing sponsorship opportunities. The organization became a program of Jersey Cares in 2023 and partners with Points of Light and Rowan College South Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GetConnected Network A mobile-friendly volunteer engagement platform (powered by Galaxy Digital) that enables nonprofits to post volunteer opportunities, manage communications, and match volunteers with positions based on interests and availability. Offered as a paid annual membership ($100/year) to nonprofits, with benefits including training discounts, Spirit of Community recognition, and marketing placement.
• Campus Connect Program A youth volunteer engagement program targeting individuals ages 16-24, offering volunteer resume building and mobile app tracking of volunteer experiences.
• Youth Workforce Development (YWD) Program A cross-sector bridge program connecting youth ages 16-24 to professional relationships, 21st-century job skills, and New Jersey nonprofit internships.
• SAVE Scholarship Award A $500 scholarship awarded to New Jersey high school seniors demonstrating community service through volunteerism, with eligibility for accredited college, university, trade, or technical schools.
• Corporate Partnership Program A corporate volunteer engagement program offering tailored in-person, virtual, and remote volunteer opportunities, custom collection drives, and team-building programs through Jersey Cares.
• Volunteer Management Training Series Weekly online training sessions developed by Points of Light and the SEE Framework from Redirect.org, covering volunteer engagement, planning, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation. Priced at $25 per person with group and member discounts.
• Get On Board A four-session training course preparing individuals to serve on nonprofit boards, covering board responsibilities, governance, fiduciary duty, and fundraising, with optional access to a local board recruitment database.
• Volunteer Resource Network (VRN) A collaborative networking gathering hosted by the VCSJ Advisory Board that connects nonprofits, businesses, and community members committed to volunteerism through shared learning and peer exchange.
• Spirit of Community Awards Annual awards celebration (Vollywood theme) honoring individuals, businesses, and nonprofits making a difference through service, featuring a red carpet entrance, Walk of Fame, and dinner ceremony.
• Jersey Cares Club A service learning initiative for New Jersey youth to create and manage impactful volunteer projects addressing community-identified needs.
• Municipal Collaboration Initiative An initiative launched in 2017 to recruit municipalities to share volunteer information and encourage civic engagement through e-sharing and dedicated webpages.
• Family Impact Program A family-friendly service initiative with two annual events (Family Volunteer Day in November and Spring Day of Service) promoting family volunteering across New Jersey.
• Sponsorship Support Program Marketing and sponsorship opportunities for corporate partners, reaching over 5,000 residents through email, website, social media, and local advertising.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,400+ volunteers connected through GetConnected portal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jersey CarescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, VCSJ merged to become a program of Jersey Cares. Jersey Cares is a nonprofit established in 1993 that recruits and engages volunteers in efforts addressing community-identified needs. The partnership allows VCSJ to expand nonprofit capacity building across New Jersey while maintaining its South Jersey footprint.
• Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018VCSJ is housed at Rowan College South Jersey - Gloucester Campus and serves as the campus Office on Civic Engagement and Volunteerism. The partnership began in July 2018, with VCSJ becoming a Premiere Partner to RCSJ in 2019, serving students and staff.
• Points of LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCSJ is an affiliate of the Points of Light network, an innovative alliance of volunteer catalysts throughout the world. The partnership provides access to Points of Light training curriculum including the Service Enterprise program and Volunteer Management Training Series.
• Galaxy DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationGalaxy Digital provides the GetConnected volunteer management platform that powers VCSJ's volunteer recruitment, communication, and tracking capabilities. The mobile-friendly platform is used by nonprofits to post opportunities and manage volunteers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Jersey Cares: Parent organization and statewide volunteer catalyst in New Jersey; directly comparable as both a peer and operator of VCSJ, addressing the same volunteer engagement and nonprofit capacity-building mission at a broader New Jersey scale.
• Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL): Regional nonprofit serving Sonoma and Napa counties in California with volunteer center, leadership training, and corporate engagement programs; highly comparable structure of localized volunteer center + training + corporate partnerships.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Regional United Way affiliate covering the same South Jersey geography as VCSJ with comparable volunteer mobilization, nonprofit capacity-building, and corporate partnership programs.

Broad incumbents

• VolunteerMatch: National nonprofit volunteer matching platform serving individuals, nonprofits, and corporate partners with a paid SaaS tier; directly comparable to VCSJ's GetConnected platform functionality but at massive national scale.
• Points of Light: International volunteer service network and VCSJ's affiliate partner; provides the Service Enterprise curriculum and training content that VCSJ resells, operating at a global scale with similar nonprofit capacity-building mission.
• HandsOn Network: Points of Light-founded national volunteer engagement network offering affiliate-led volunteer mobilization and corporate volunteer programs; comparable model of localized affiliates under a national umbrella, similar to VCSJ under Jersey Cares.

Direct peers

• Idealist: Global nonprofit matching platform connecting volunteers with opportunities at nonprofits; similar mission, technology-led delivery model, and reliance on donations/grants as a nonprofit itself.
• VolunteerHub: Volunteer management SaaS platform for nonprofits offering scheduling, communications, and reporting; comparable to the GetConnected platform's core functionality but sold as a standalone B2B SaaS product to nonprofits.

Emerging players

• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteer matching platform connecting professionals with nonprofits for pro bono engagements; comparable as a digital-first volunteer infrastructure platform targeting nonprofit capacity building, though focused on skills-based volunteering.

Others

• Galaxy Digital: Technology vendor providing the GetConnected volunteer management platform that powers VCSJ's core offering; comparable as a digital infrastructure enabler for nonprofit volunteer programs across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sjvolunteers
• Facebookfacebook.com/sjvolunteers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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