Volunteers help with land management tasks such as planting native species, removing invasive species, and maintaining hiking trails at the 73-acre Conservation Management Area in Harding Township.

Contribute to writing blog posts, articles, and assisting with social media outreach to promote the organization's mission and activities. Monthly meetings are held for planning and collaboration.

Assist with various office tasks such as event support, envelope stuffing for membership renewals, and general administrative duties throughout the year.

Assist staff with in-classroom presentations using a hands-on watershed model to educate students about water pollution. Volunteers will receive training to confidently present in schools within the Great Swamp Watershed and Passaic River area.

Engage in stream monitoring programs including visual assessments, chemical monitoring, and E. coli monitoring. Volunteers will participate in stream restoration events and other water quality-related programs.

Participate in various carpentry projects. This opportunity is available on weekdays year-round.

Assist with guided walks for school groups and community organizations. This opportunity is available on weekdays and weekends year-round.

Greet visitors and introduce them to the refuge and the boardwalk area. This opportunity is outdoors and available on weekdays and weekends year-round.

Help maintain display gardens at the visitor center. This opportunity is available on weekdays only from March to October.

Join a crew for manual and chemical control of invasive plant species. This opportunity is available on weekdays only from March to October.

Represent Family Promise at local events to promote their programs and community initiatives. This role involves engaging with community members and sharing information about the organization’s mission and volunteer opportunities.

Join a Done-in-a-Day service project where you can help with activities such as gardening, organizing donations, or enhancing facilities. This is a great way to make a tangible impact in a short amount of time.

As an On-Call Volunteer, you will assist with various tasks such as making deliveries to clients or helping with administrative projects as needed. This flexible role allows you to contribute your time when it fits your schedule.

As a Donation Drive Host, you will organize and lead efforts to collect essential items from the community to support families in need. This role involves promoting the drive, coordinating collection logistics, and ensuring items are delivered to Family Promise.

Help maintain Refuge trails, including Wilderness Area trails. This opportunity is available on weekdays and weekends, requiring a commitment of at least 36 hours of volunteer time per year.

Staff an information table at partner events or present topical programs to civic groups. This opportunity is available on weekdays and weekends, requiring a commitment of at least 36 hours of volunteer time per year.

Greet visitors and provide Refuge orientation while handling sales in the Friends Nature Shop. A minimum of at least one 3-hour shift per month is required, available on weekdays and weekends.

Staff exhibit booths at fairs and special functions to promote NJ Audubon's mission and programs. Volunteers will engage with the public and provide information about the organization's conservation efforts.

Assist staff with morning cleaning in the cattery or kennels. This critical and rewarding position is an essential part of caring for the animals. Shifts are available every day from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

Spend time socializing the cats at the shelter to keep them happy and help them become more adoptable. Must be 18 years of age or older.