Healthy Buddies | Family and Children's Service (FCS)

191 Bath Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Eligibility

Open to individuals in service area. Volunteers must be able to attend the training session and to visit the class twice a month during the school year

Required documents

Please call for more information

Hours

Summer HoursMon 8:30 am - 4:30 pmMemorial Day through Labor DayMon - Thurs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

732-222-9111

Voice

https://fcsmonmouth.org/our-services/volunteer-programs/healthy-buddies/

[email protected]

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Please call for information or visit the website to complete an online application.

Service area

Monmouth County, NJ

Description

Pairs specially trained volunteers with at-risk third and fourth grade children in the classroom in the fight against childhood obesity. By encouraging physical activity and modeling healthy eating, the program helps children adopt healthy behaviors.

What's Here

Volunteer Recruitment/Placement

Providing organization

Family and Children's Service (FCS)

Provides 14 programs and services that assist vulnerable people and help to strengthen, protect and preserve the dignity and independence of those in need. Serves and addresses homelessness; neglect, abuse and exploitation; health and respite care; financial instability due to physical, developmental or mental disabilities; childhood literacy and obesity; Medicare counseling; and long-term care assistance.