Serve as a spokesperson for ECF by introducing the organization to schools, churches, and community groups. Volunteers can make presentations and help with corporate connections.

Coordinate food and toy drives, work at the annual holiday party, create birthday bags, and assist with the regional Holiday Wish Lists. Volunteers help provide essential material support to families.

Assist in the Regional Centers’ food pantries by stocking shelves, packing groceries for families, and making food deliveries. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring families have access to necessary food supplies.

Organize events such as Dress Down Days, concerts, raffles, or other creative fundraisers in your community. Work with our Regional Directors to bring your ideas to life and support our mission.

Perform light typing, data entry, filing, answering phones, and internet research. Bilingual volunteers can assist with translation services for Spanish-speaking clients.

Volunteers are needed to mentor and support our Shining Stars as buddies, helping them grow in confidence and learn more about themselves and the world around them. Volunteers will participate in various events and programs throughout the year.

Volunteers support survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones by attending a 40+ hour training to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. Volunteers must commit to at least one year of service, including three hotline shifts per month.

Assist with two major annual events by providing photography and videography services, reception desk assistance, and set-up and break-down crew support.

Share your knowledge within the eight pillars of wellness, financial empowerment, home-buying processes, and more. Present valuable information to fathers and young men on their journey to fatherhood.

Create and contribute content for the new app supporting young fathers with essential resources and services. Volunteer to present webinars on topics crucial to their personal development and success.

Volunteers help maintain trails by removing fallen trees, cleaning drainage pipes, and ensuring trails are safe and accessible. Tasks may include applying gravel and pruning vegetation.

Assist with posting Friends of Brightwood Park activities on social media platforms. Capture and share the essence of events to engage the community and promote the park's activities.

Help with the maintenance of pollinator and native plant gardens. Tasks include planting, weeding, and watering to promote a healthy ecosystem in Brightwood Park.

Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, off-site adoption functions, and socializing cats. Volunteers must commit to a regular, 2-hour weekly shift and participate in two fundraising events per year.

Serve the community by responding to calls for assistance including, but not limited to structure & vehicle fires, motor vehicle accidents, alarm activations, various types of rescues, natural disasters and more. Qualified individuals will be trained to drive fire apparatus and given consideration to become a leader as a firematic officer in the department. Training is offered at no cost to every member. Also included is assisting fire prevention with presentations and community outreach events. Hard work is not all that being a volunteer involves. There are community orientated events where you can interact with the public whom you serve. Not to mention social activities where you will make lifelong friends with your new coworkers. While no career positions are currently available, many past members have used the knowledge they achieved to attain a career in the fire service. | Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and no more than 45 years old, preferably living in the 5th Fire District (Avenel, parts of Colonia, Iselin & Woodbridge) but consideration is given to all Woodbridge Township residents and those living in parts of Carteret and Rahway. Applicants should not apply if you do not live in the areas listed . Applicants should be in good physical health, be able to pass a background check, and have reliable transportation. Interested applicants must complete a questionnaire and provide a copy of a valid NJ driver's license, followed by a back ground check and drug screen. Once successfully completing those checks, a meeting is held with an investigating committee followed by a physical exam required by the New Jersey Firemen's Association. The entire process takes approximately 3-4 months to complete. Upon swearing in members must complete in house training followed by an approved Firefighter 1 program at a certified training academy (Approx. 270 hours). All members must maintain a 50% attendance record at all alarms as well as attend twice a month training, monthly meetings, fund drive and required committee tasks. | Categories: Firefighter

Currently seeking a motivated individual wishing to become a volunteer Firefighter within our department. This IS NOT a salaried / paid Firefighter position. 5-10 hours per week may be required, depending on call volume. Prior Emergency Services experience is preferred, but not required. We will educate and train any committed / motivated individual. www.iselinfire.org | Requirements: - U.S. citizen - Between the ages of 18 and 45 - Must live within Iselin NJ or surrounding communities of Iselin ( ex: Colonia, Edison ) - Criminal background check - Valid NJ Drivers License - Must pass a physical examination (paid by fire department) - Drug test - Prior Emergency Services experience preferred, but not required. We will educate and train any committed / motivated individual. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers participate in plantings, clean-ups, and other essential projects to help parks thrive. Responsibilities include removing litter, invasive plants, and maintaining trails.

Provide temporary homes for cats awaiting adoption. Fosters care for the animals in their own homes, providing love and basic care until they are adopted.

Assist in the care and maintenance of animals at the shelter. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and providing companionship to cats and kittens. Volunteers help ensure the well-being of the animals and support the adoption process.

Assist in transporting cats to and from adoption events, veterinary appointments, and foster homes. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable handling cats.