Several area towns are adopting “No Knock” Ordinances. Voorhees Township adopted such an ordinance in 2016 that allows our residents to control unwanted solicitation. The ordinance allows each resident to make an independent choice as to whether they choose to be canvassed or solicited at their home.
Voorhees Township requires anyone wishing to pedal or solicit door-to-door to first apply for and receive a permit. The Township Clerk will issue the license after the application is reviewed by the Voorhees Township Police Department following a background check of each applicant. If approved, the applicant will be issued a permit which is valid for six months from the date of issue. Door-to-door solicitation is only allowed from 10am to dusk.
Residents who choose not to be solicited can contact the Township Clerk at (856) 429-7757 or at clerk@voorheesnj.com to request a “No Soliciting” sticker that should be placed in an area that is visible to the public.
A solicitation permit is not required for non–profit organizations or any person campaigning for an elected public office or public question which will be voted upon in Voorhees in a general, special, primary or school board election. Although a solicitation permit is not required for these individuals, they are required to carry a bona fide means of identification.
If a “No Soliciting” sticker is visible on your property and a solicitor knocks on your door, you may contact the police non-emergency number at (856) 428-5400. Persons violating this ordinance are subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,250.00. In addition, violators can be sentenced to jail for not more than 90 days or be assigned community service not to exceed 90 days.
** The Animal Welfare Association is now offering day camps from 9am-3pm on holidays and school breaks for children ages 7-14. The dates are Feb. 19, March 29, April 1, 2, 3. They will play educational games, make animal-related crafts, hear from special guests, peek behind the scenes of AWA and hang out with animals. Register: https://give.awanj.org/kidsdayoffcamp2024
For more information, contact education@awanj.com or call 856-424-2288 x219
** The Animal Welfare Association is offering Wags & Wiggles grown-up-and-me style classes for children ages 2-4 on Feb. 27 and March 26. This program will teach all little animal lovers about animal safety, kindness and compassion. Each class will last 45 minutes and includes instructor-led story time, a craft and developmentally age-appropriate activities focused around animals. Register: https://give.awanj./wagswiggles2024
For more information, contact education@awanj.com or call 856-424-2288 x219
** The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club is hosting its Trivia Night on March 9 at the Gibbsboro Fire Hall on 131 Hilliard Road. The cost is $60.00 per person. For more information, contact Roger Leonard raljr@log-insurance.com 856-627-2600 x427
** The Voorhees Breakfast Rotary Club in conjunction with Voorhees Township School District presents artwork by students with autism on April 20 from 10am-4pm in the Town Centerinside the mall. Enjoy art displays, live piano performance and food. For more information, call Alan Stein at 609-320-7876 or email alanfsrotary@gmail.com
** The Camden County Board of Elections needs poll workers for the upcoming elections. This year the Board of Elections is hiring employees 16 and over.
$300 for the day from 5am – 9pm
Tuesday, June 4 (Primary Election)
Tuesday, Nov. 5 (General Election)
For more information, call (856) 401-8683
