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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Light Board Operator is responsible for following the script and executing lighting cues using a computerized light board. This role is not overly difficult and training is provided by the Technical Director. Operators must be present at all technical rehearsals and performances. No prior experience is necessary.

Volunteers are essential for building sets for our theatre productions. While carpentry skills are beneficial, there is work suitable for all experience levels. Tools and building supplies are provided to assist in bringing stage designs to life.

The Lighting and Sound Designer collaborates with the Director to create dynamic lighting plots and effective sound effects for theatrical productions. This volunteer role requires prior experience in design and setting lights, and it is also very helpful if you are able to climb ladders.

The Director provides a strong artistic vision for the production and guides the cast through the rehearsal process. Responsibilities include scheduling rehearsals, coaching actors, and collaborating with the artistic team and producer. Directors are selected after an application and interview process for each production.

The Producer oversees the entire theatrical production, organizing the production team, scheduling auditions, and ensuring the production runs smoothly and on schedule. They are also responsible for keeping the show within budget. This role is ideal for organized individuals who enjoy managing projects, and new producers can work with experienced Playhouse producers.

Costume Designers work with the Director to create and provide costumes that are appropriate for the characters, time period, and setting of the production, adhering to a specific budget. Responsibilities may include pulling costumes from the Playhouse collection, renting pieces, shopping for new items, or constructing new costumes from scratch.

The Playhouse consistently needs extra help for various tasks, including labeling postcards, hanging posters, and organizing Playhouse parties. If you have skills to contribute or ideas for involvement, please reach out.