Fresh Air Fund Is Looking For Host Families In Middlesex County

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Hey Middlesex County parents: Would you be interested in hosting an underserved child from New York City for one week this summer?

The Fresh Air Fund is currently looking for volunteers in Middlesex and Mercer counties, New Jersey: "Open your hearts and homes to a New York City child for one week this summer."

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for new volunteer families to host a New York City child, ages 8 to 14, for one week this summer with The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns program. Enjoy the simple pleasures of summer when you host a Fresh Air child.

A Fresh Air visit to a volunteer host family is full of fun experiences like playing in the backyard, riding bicycles, swimming, hiking, catching fireflies, gazing at the stars and making new friends.

Volunteer host families live in small towns, suburban and rural communities along the East Coast.

Every host family goes through a rigorous screening process including a home visit, background check, interview and reference check.

“Volunteer host families can create lifelong connections, gain new perspectives and make memories that will last a lifetime. By volunteering as a host family in Middlesex and Mercer County, New Jersey, you will expand opportunities for New York City children living in underserved communities to help them learn, grow and thrive in the summer and beyond,” said Lisa Gitelson Fresh Air Fund CEO.

For more information about The Fresh Air Fund’s host volunteer program — and to apply — please visit www.FreshAir.org/Host

The Fresh Air Fund was started in 1877 and has been in operation continually since. This is a non-profit that provides free life-changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs.