
Join Our Team of Volunteers!
Volunteers help out our neighbors in many different ways - rides to appointments, help with grocery shopping, dog walks, one-time lawn care, etc. Our volunteers can sign up for activities that are based on their individual schedule, interest and availability, help out when you can. If you would like to become a Neighborhood Brigade volunteer click below to fill out our volunteer application/questionnaire!
Request Help
If you, your family or someone you know is experiencing a temporary crisis due to an illness, surgery, cancer, accident, fire, death or other life event, our network of volunteers may be able to provide temporary, non-monetary assistance with some of your day-to-day needs. Some of the services volunteers have provided in the past include rides to doctor's appointments, dog walks, help with errands, grocery shopping and light household needs. To request services, fill out our Client Application here or call 1-973-321-7353. Neighborhood Brigade should contact you within 24 hours.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation to Neighborhood Brigade of West Essex! Your donation will help support our background check costs and other volunteer and recipient support efforts! Call 973-321-7353 for more information. Thank you!

To find out about our chapter sponsorship opportunities click here to read our Sponsorship informational page or contact mark@neighborbrigade.org.
Or consider making a tax deductible donation directly to West Essex NJ Neighbor Brigade. Your donation will support our local community, including helping to defray the administrative costs associated with background checks within our chapter, and supporting our volunteers and recipients.
Welcome to the Neighborhood Brigade of West Essex. Our chapter was formed in September 2019. Whether you are seeking assistance or looking to provide help to another, you’ve come to the right place. Our volunteer chapter leaders donate time to coordinate the needs of families and individuals with the volunteers who want to help. Read on to learn more and help us spread the word! We are always looking to expand our presence here in West Essex among volunteers and potential recipients alike. Please share our site with your friends and neighbors and help us spread the word!
Click this link "Fill in an Application" to apply to volunteer!
If you are looking for help, please create an account and fill out an application form here using this link: West Essex NJ Client Application
Email: WestEssexNJ@neighborbrigade.org
Facebook: West Essex NJ Neighborhood Brigade Facebook Page
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