Hearts of Mercy, a Barnegat Township groupthat reaches out to individuals and families in need, is seeking volunteers to work with childrenon Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 at the Main Street Alliance Church in Manahawkin. Kristin Santorelli, who founded Hearts of Mercy with her husband, Mark, said volunteers needed include tutors, mentors, reading buddies and van drivers.

“It’s a good opportunity to help children with their homework,” she said.