Opportunities From: United Way of Central Jersey

Open Registration - 2026 Filing Season - Income Tax preparersAll College students whether new and/or returning, please register here for your interest in attending the 2025 Fall workshop training being planned for November & December.
Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 3-5 hours weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 30, 2026)Complete the IRS Advance Level certificationStudents will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems. Students may volunteer at any one or more of United Way community host sites in Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Highland Park, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Sayreville, Carteret and South Amboy to provide this invaluable service. INCOME TAX PREPARER: Prepare Basic Federal & State tax returns using a professional tax software. Conduct peer-to-peer quality review of returns. Work alongside tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Students will work in group settings, will learn to focus on detail skills, will enhance their interpersonal skills, receive community service hours, build their resumes. Please include the name of your college school when registering. Workshops planned dates are November & December 2025 Sessions: Convenient Day, Evening and Weekend from 12-15 hours over 3 - 4 days.                                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! Last season, 114 students (high school and college) were among the 196 volunteers that participated in this critical asset-building engagement. Collectively over 4,000 returns were prepared. The results - Over $2 million in refunds returned to taxpayers in the community in the form of credits and refunds. Volunteers saved taxpayers collectively over $500,000 in tax preparation fees.  United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. The Middlesex County, NJ VITA Coalition is recruiting new/additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Volunteers must complete certification timely and be ready to start by February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (all 3 certifications needed) Tax Preparer assistant: 
Greet clients, review intake form for completion. conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist clients with limited English proficiency (translator), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed.

Certifications requirements:

Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Advanced Level Certification    
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

Tax Software Coaches - Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program (VITA) 2026 Filing Season

Community Tax Preparation - Volunteers needed to assist individuals & college students with Self-Filing in Middlesex County, NJ

Please register to be automatically notified when the workshop schedule planned for early January 2026 is posted.  United Way Central Jersey will provide FREE training for all volunteers interested in participating in the 2026 annual filing season. Requirements:Attend workshop training on tax software (Dates tbd)Commit a minimum of 2-3 hours weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 15, 2025)Volunteers will use techniques learned during training to assist others with filing simple tax returns. Hands-on training will be provided in navigating Taxslayer, and Myfreetaxes  professional tax software.Each year United Ways and other non-profits help their community by completing thousands of free tax returns, for people in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, resulting in thousands of dollars being kept in our communities. United Way of Central Jersey in collaboration with a host of Middlesex County community partners are recruiting volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort.
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary persons just like you can assist! The United Way Central Jersey (UWCJ) and the community would welcome your participation in the 2026 filing season! United Way Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. We are located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Position:Assist individuals (Self-Filers) with the navigation of the tax software Provide basic guidance on the software next stepsAnswer basic questions and/or direct users to the research/guidance that will help them solve their questions.Positions on the Middlesex College campus (New Brunswick, Edison & Perth Amboy)
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

United Way of Central Jersey: Phone Contact: 732 247 3727 X 216 

Email contact: crodriguez@uwcj.org

Community Tax Preparation - Tax Preparers & Tax preparer assistants - Needed for the IRS VITA Tax program in Monmouth County, NJ

Please register to be automatically notified when the workshop schedule planned for December 2025 is posted.  United Way of Central Jersey will provide FREE training for all volunteers interested in participating in the 2026 annual filing season. Daytime hours available for both training, and during the filing season engagement.Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 3 - 5 hour weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 15, 2025)Complete the IRS certification timely after trainingVolunteers will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems.Each year United Ways and other non-profits help their community by completing thousands of free tax returns, for people in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, resulting in thousands of dollars being kept in our communities. United Way of Central Jersey in collaboration with a host of Monmouth County community partners are recruiting volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Training is provided to assist volunteers with completing the required certifications. The sites anticipated opening dates are from February 2025 - March 2025 (weekly on Tuesday)Volunteers may volunteer at any one of two locations, the Community Affairs Resource Center (CARC) in Freehold, and/or the Launch Center in Asbury Park to provide this valuable service.

Income Tax Preparer / Quality Reviewer: (Prepare federal & state tax returns for electronic e-file)

Certifications required (3)

1. Ethics test (open-book test)

2. Intake/Interview module (open-book test)

3. Basic OR Advanced level Certification (open-book test)

Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) and Monmouth County needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer: Advanced or Basic (Prepare returns, Quality review returns) 
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (3 certifications needed). Guidance provided by tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Tax Preparer Assistant (Greet clients, conduct Intake Interview, assist limited English proficiency clients with translation) 
Review intake form for completion. Conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist with translations (bi-lingual Spanish volunteers needed), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed. Certifications requirements: Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Advance Level Certification or Basic Level Certification
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

United Way of Central Jersey: Phone Contact: 732 247 3727 X 216 

Email contact: crodriguez@uwcj.org

Perth Amboy Community Tax Preparation - Tax Preparers & Tax preparer assistants - Needed for the IRS Annual Filing Season (VITA Tax program. 

Please register to be automatically notified when the workshop schedules planned for October & November are posted.  United Way will provide FREE training for all volunteers interested in participating in the 2026 annual filing season. Convenient daytime & evening hours available for both training & filing season engagement.Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 3 - 5 hour weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 30, 2025)Complete the IRS certification timely after trainingVolunteers will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems. Volunteers may volunteer at any one or more of United Way community host sites at the Perth Amboy Library, the Family Financial Opportunity Center at 313 State Street and in the neighboring townships of Carteret and South Amboy. Volunteers will work in group settings, will learn focusing on detail skills, will enhance their interpersonal skills, prepare their own & family returns, give back to their community. Workshops planned months are October & November 2025 Sessions: Convenient Day & Evening from 12-15 hours over 3 - 4 days.                                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! Last season 196 volunteers including 114 students (college and high school) were among our certified preparers that participated in this critical asset-building engagement. Collectively over 4,000 returns were prepared. The results - Over $2 million in refunds returned to taxpayers in the community in the form of credits and refunds. Volunteers saved taxpayers collectively over $500,000 in tax preparation fees.  United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. The Middlesex County, NJ VITA Coalition is recruiting new/additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Volunteers must complete certification timely and be ready to start by February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer: Advanced or Basic (Prepare returns, Quality review returns) 
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (3 certifications needed). Guidance provided by tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Tax Preparer Assistant (Greet clients, conduct Intake Interview, assist limited English proficiency clients with translation) 
Review intake form for completion. Conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist with translations (bi-lingual Spanish volunteers needed), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed. Certifications requirements: Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Advance Level Certification or Basic Level Certification (first time preparers)   
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

Refresher Workshops - New tax law changes to take effect with the 2025 tax year filing

Returning volunteers, please register here to be automatically notified of the Refresher Workshops in December, dates to be determined later. United Way will provide FREE training for all volunteers interested in participating in the 2025 annual filing season. Convenient daytime, evening & weekend hours available for both training & filing season engagement.Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 3 - 5 hour weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 30, 2026)Complete the IRS certification timely after trainingVolunteers will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems. Volunteers may volunteer at any one or more of United Way community host sites in Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Highland Park, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Sayreville, Carteret and South Amboy to provide this invaluable service. Volunteers will work in group settings, will learn focusing on detail skills, will enhance their interpersonal skills, prepare their own & family returns, give back to their community. Workshops planned dates are December 2025. Sessions: Convenient Day, Evening and/or Weekend from 6-8 hours.                                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! Last season 196 volunteers including 114 students (college and high school) were among our certified preparers that participated in this critical asset-building engagement. Collectively over 4,000 returns were prepared. The results - Over $2 million in refunds returned to taxpayers in the community in the form of credits and refunds. Volunteers saved taxpayers collectively over $500,000 in tax preparation fees.  United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. The Middlesex County, NJ VITA Coalition is recruiting new/additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Volunteers must complete certification timely and be ready to start by February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer: Advanced (Prepare returns, Quality review returns) 
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (3 certifications needed). Guidance provided by tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Tax Preparer Assistant (Greet clients, conduct Intake Interview, assist limited English proficiency clients with translation) 
Review intake form for completion. Conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist with translations (bi-lingual Spanish volunteers needed), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed. Certifications requirements: Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Advance Level Certification   
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

Open Registration - 2026 Filing Season - Income Tax preparersAll students whether new and/or returning, please register here for your interest in training in the Fall of 2025.Community Service-learning Engagement for 9, 10, 11 & 12 Grade students in Middlesex & neighboring counties. United Way Initiative will provide Free training for Middlesex County high school students for its VITA Service-learning Program. It is open to all high school students. Convenient afterschool, evening & weekend hours available for the student's participation.Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 25 hours during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 30, 2026)Complete the IRS certification to the Basic LevelStudents will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems. Students may volunteer at any one or more of United Way community host sites in Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Highland Park, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Sayreville, Carteret and South Amboy to provide this invaluable service. INCOME TAX PREPARER: Prepare Basic Federal & State tax returns using a professional tax software. Conduct peer-to-peer quality review of returns. Work alongside tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Students will work in group settings, will learn to focus on detail skills, will enhance their interpersonal skills, receive community service hours, build their resumes. Hours volunteered during the tax filing season (Feb - April) will qualify for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Please include the name of your high school when registering. Workshops planned dates are November & December 2025 Sessions: Convenient Day, Evening and Weekend from 12-15 hours over 3 - 4 days.                                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! Last season, 114 students (high school and college) were among the 196 volunteers that participated in this critical asset-building engagement. Collectively over 4,000 returns were prepared. The results - Over $2 million in refunds returned to taxpayers in the community in the form of credits and refunds. Volunteers saved taxpayers collectively over $500,000 in tax preparation fees.  United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. The Middlesex County, NJ VITA Coalition is recruiting new/additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Volunteers must complete certification timely and be ready to start by February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (all 3 certifications needed) Tax Preparer assistant: 
Greet clients, review intake form for completion. conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist clients with limited English proficiency (translator), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed.

Certifications requirements:

Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Basic Level Certification    
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

Community Tax Preparation - Tax Preparers & Tax preparer assistants - Needed for the IRS VITA Tax program. 

New volunteer - Please register to be automatically notified when the workshop schedules planned for November & December are posted.  United Way will provide FREE training for all volunteers interested in participating in the 2026 annual filing season. Convenient daytime, evening & weekend hours available for both training & filing season engagement.Requirements:Commit to a minimum of 3 - 5 hour weekly during the tax filing season (February 1 - April 30, 2025)Complete the IRS certification timely after trainingVolunteers will use techniques learned during training to conduct efficient Intake Interviews; will review best practices for protecting taxpayer's personal information during our Ethics & Quality Review session; will learn to apply the appropriate tax laws in determining the correct filing status for clients; will be able to determine qualifying dependents on parent's tax returns; will be able to differentiate among the types of income, (taxable vs non-taxable, earned vs unearned); become familiar with the popular credits and deductions available for working parents with dependents. Students will also receive hands-on training in navigating Taxslayer, our professional tax software through simulation returns practice. Workshops also incorporate online training for homework review and practice problems. Volunteers may volunteer at any one or more of United Way community host sites in Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Highland Park, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Sayreville, Carteret and South Amboy to provide this invaluable service. Volunteers will work in group settings, will learn focusing on detail skills, will enhance their interpersonal skills, prepare their own & family returns, give back to their community. Workshops planned dates are November & December 2025 Sessions: Convenient Day, Evening and Weekend from 12-15 hours over 3 - 4 days.                                _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Millions of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers rely on free, basic tax preparation each year, and thousands of ordinary VITA volunteers like you prepare these returns! The United Way of Central Jersey (UWCJ) needs you on its tax prep team for 2026! Last season 196 volunteers including 114 students (college and high school) were among our certified preparers that participated in this critical asset-building engagement. Collectively over 4,000 returns were prepared. The results - Over $2 million in refunds returned to taxpayers in the community in the form of credits and refunds. Volunteers saved taxpayers collectively over $500,000 in tax preparation fees.  United Way of Central Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax services through VITA. United Way and its collaborators are the leading providers of volunteer income tax assistance in Middlesex County. "This service is aimed at low and moderate-income taxpayers," said Gloria Aftanski, President of United Way of Central Jersey.  The IRS partners with United Way to direct a coalition of community partners in order to increase the reach of the VITA. The Middlesex County, NJ VITA Coalition is recruiting new/additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort. Volunteers must complete certification timely and be ready to start by February 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. United Way of Central Jersey is located at 32 Ford Avenue in Milltown NJ 08850 Volunteer Positions: Tax Preparer: Advanced or Basic (Prepare returns, Quality review returns) 
Prepare Federal & State returns.  Volunteers receive hands-on training using a professional tax software. (3 certifications needed). Guidance provided by tax professionals & experienced IRS Certified tax preparers. Tax Preparer Assistant (Greet clients, conduct Intake Interview, assist limited English proficiency clients with translation) 
Review intake form for completion. Conduct taxpayer interviews to gather additional information, assist with translations (bi-lingual Spanish volunteers needed), assist client with retrieving online statements, review simple completed returns with clients. Training is provided. Only the first 2 certifications are needed. Certifications requirements: Ethics Certification Intake/Interview & Quality Review Certification Advance Level Certification or Basic Level Certification (first time preparers)   
Contact Charmaine at crodriguez@uwcj.org or call 732 247 3727 X 216 

Women United harnesses the power and dedication of women leaders to transform local communities – across America and around the world.

As an integral part of United Way, Women United® fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. We are a diverse, vibrant community, bound together by a powerful sense of belonging — to each other, to the organization’s mission, and to the communities we call home. Our powerful, global network of women leaders, over 70,000 strong, lives united against the most critical issues facing more than 165 communities in six countries.

In each community we serve, we tackle the issues that matter most to the people who call it home. We empower each other to leverage our passions, ideas, expertise and resources to transform the very conditions in which people live. With more than $1.5 billion invested in local solutions and a worldwide footprint, we’re able to positively impact our hometown while also being part of the bigger picture and broader cause.

When you engage in Women United:

You’ll be a part of a community of like-minded women who contribute their personal passions, best ideas, and unique strengths to the mission of building stronger communities. Volunteer within our community alongside others looking to create change. Network and collaborate. Learn more about critical issues impacting our community. Advocate for key community issues at the local and state level.

Contact – June Launay, jlaunay@uwcj.org

What: Help identify and secure new and diversified resources for UWCJ. Identify and cultivate new and prospective donors and organizations. Must be comfortable requesting financial support for UW programs and projects.

The Committee meets monthly for one hour to coordinate efforts and plan projects and activities.

Contact – June Launay, jlaunay@uwcj.org

Extensive research has shown that it’s never too early to begin the foundation of STEM learning. The Women in STEM Pre-School Committee works to both engage pre-school students in STEM and also to provide female role models – women can be scientists! The Committee develops and executes STEM activities for pre-schoolers enrolled in Jamesburg, NJ. The group meets face to face twice a year, in the fall and spring, supplemented by conference calls as needed.

Projects take place in November, December, March, April and May. Each project takes one half day onsite. The number of volunteers needed varies by project.

Contact – June Launay, jlaunay@uwcj.org