Volunteer Opportunities
Give Back: Explore Garden State Volunteer Roles for Optometrists
This page features unpaid volunteer opportunities submitted by various New Jersey organizations. It is intended to connect individual, licensed New Jersey optometrists with meaningful eye and vision care service experiences in our state. Please note that volunteer participation does not constitute official NJSOP representation.
Disclaimer
Volunteer opportunities listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. NJSOP only lists unpaid opportunities. NJSOP does not endorse any specific opportunity. Individuals are responsible for evaluating the suitability and safety of any opportunity they choose to pursue. Volunteer participation does not constitute official NJSOP representation.
NJSOP reserves the right to post, decline, or remove listings at its sole discretion, and is not liable for any outcomes related to participation in these opportunities. Individuals who attend do not represent NJSOP.
Volunteer Opportunities
2026 GLC Community Health Fair - OD Volunteer Opportunity in Newark, NJ
The objective of this health fair is to raise awareness among community members about the benefits of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We have solicited the assistance of several health organizations and health professionals who we hope will provide various health services to the community.
684 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103
September 12, 2026 - 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Looking for Optometrists to assist with vision screening and general eye health assessments, and to provide members of the community with general guidance regarding eye care issues and questions.
Application Deadline - September 9, 2026
Contact Gospel Light Church, 684 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Email: gospellight684@yahoo.com
Website: www.gospellight684.org
Contact Name: Lascelle McFarlane, 732-306-1451.
Email: Lascellem@aol.com.
2nd Contact Name: Barbara Constable 201-478-2456
Date Posted: July 28, 2026
Great News - Governor Mikie Sherrill has issued a proclamation
August 2026 is Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey.
NJSOP New Jersey Optometric Leadership Institute
An investment in the future.Applications are being accepted now through July 30, 2026.