Help at adoption events held every weekend to showcase available dogs to the public. Volunteers assist with various tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly and effectively connects dogs with potential adopters.

Assist with operations at our Thrift shop, helping to organize and manage items for sale. Volunteers will contribute to fundraising efforts that support our animal rescue mission.

Help with filing, organizing, and cleaning tasks in the Berkeley Heights office during the week. This role is ideal for those who are not yet old enough to handle dogs at events.

Assist during transport days when rescue dogs arrive from shelters. Responsibilities include bathing, walking, and feeding the dogs, ensuring they receive a warm welcome to New Jersey.

Help with off-site adoption events by setting up, interacting with potential adopters, and assisting with the care of animals during the event. Volunteers will play a crucial role in finding homes for our animals.

Participate in organizing and executing fundraising events to support our life-saving programs. Volunteers will engage with the community to raise awareness and funds for our rescue efforts.

Provide exercise and socialization for dogs and cats in our care. Volunteers will help improve the animals' quality of life and prepare them for adoption by spending time walking dogs and socializing with cats.

New members wanted. | Requirements: Be between the ages of 16-45. Berkeley Heights residents or residents of a bordering community. Call 908-464-0800 for more information. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members

We promote our programs and events through flyers that need to be posted in the Center and at various locations around town. Experience with programs such as Canva, Google Docs, PowerPoint, etc. is needed to help design promotional flyers at various times of the month.

We’re always interested in meeting enthusiastic people with expertise, passion, or a special skill they would like to share with our members. Perhaps you can volunteer to: hold a TED Talk, speak to an audience about your work, passion, or hobbies; share photos from a unique travel experience – or whatever you may have to offer. We’re open to ideas!

Do you have an artistic talent or hobby that you can teach to others? Contact us to schedule a 45-minute to 1-hour craft session here at the Center. We will supply all the needed materials.

This includes answering phones, taking messages, light office work (such as filing, faxing, making copies, etc.), setting up refreshments, and other customer service duties. This includes heavy contact with Center members. Good communication and organizational skills are required. Shifts are available Mondays through Fridays from 9AM-Noon.

Help keep our lending library organized by shelving and re-shelving books in proper areas. This entails approximately one hour per week, anytime the Center is open.

From time to time assistance is needed with one of our many social events. Duties can include decorating, setting up for events, and serving food. Can also include on-site assistance at our paper shred fundraisers. All that is needed is a positive attitude and a willingness to give back to the community. Approximately 2-3 hours on a monthly basis.

Help us with database manipulation and spreadsheet maintenance. Requires ensuring all data is entered accurately; reviewing all information entered and making corrections where necessary. Experience with Excel and database skills required. This can be done at flexible times and may require 2-5 hours per month.

Help pack bags of food for families during distribution events. Volunteers also assist in packing fresh produce items in the kitchen.

Volunteers sort incoming donations, check expiration dates, and organize items on shelves to prepare for distribution. This role is crucial in ensuring that families receive safe and fresh products.

Tend to the Giving Garden during spring and summer months. Volunteers help grow and maintain produce that is distributed to families in need.

Assist in preparing food and hygiene products for monthly distributions. Volunteers set out and organize items for families to select during distribution events.

Young professionals, ages 18-35, who are dedicated to making a palpable difference in our community and are passionate about our cause. Members contribute to the development & expansion of the organization while having the opportunity to lead fundraising & awareness events, volunteer for MHM functions, and participate in local and national campaigns.