DVRT and SART volunteers respond to the police department or hospitals to provide emotional support, information on domestic violence, sexual abuse, community resources, and a safety plan. Teams are composed of trained citizens who respond to the police departments on an 'on-call' basis. All volunteers go through a rigorous screening process followed by an intensive 40+ hour training.

Volunteers will support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Want to help your neighbors and community, want to make new friends, want to be respected by your peers? Volunteer Firefighter positions available. Fire extinguishment, search and rescue Water search and rescue Vehicle extrication using Hurst tools (Note: Must be a resident of Rutherford, NJ) Become a member of Rutherford Volunteer Fire Dept. Rescue 5 Est. 1875 | Requirements: Minimum 18 years old and MUST be a resident of "Rutherford NJ" (Junior positions also available) Must pass a pre acceptance physical and background check, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform all duties of a firefighter. No training needed we will send you to the academy for training, Free! Enter your info to learn more and we will contact you! | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members

Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, such as the Great Futures Gala and Food & Wine Festival. Volunteers should be organized and enjoy event planning.

Provide academic assistance and tutoring to youth members, helping them with homework and educational activities. Volunteers should be patient and enjoy teaching.

Assist in organizing and running bingo events, ensuring participants have a fun and engaging experience. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and enjoy working with the public.

The Carlstadt Fire Department is continuously seeking applicants for Firefighters and Junior Firefighters. You must be 16 years of age or older and a resident of Carlstadt to join. Anyone interested can fill out the online form below to contact a member of the recruitment committee. Anyone interested may also stop by any firehouse on Friday nights. You may also fill out the survey below and we will contact you as soon as possible. | Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be a resident of Carlstadt for a minimum of 6 months | Categories: Firefighter

Want to help your neighbors and community, want to make new friends, want to be respected by your peers? Volunteer Firefighter positions available. (Note: Must be a resident of Rutherford, NJ) Become a member of Rutherford Volunteer Fire Dept. Truck Co. 1 Est. 1875 | Requirements: Minimum 18 years old and MUST be a resident of "Rutherford NJ" (Junior positions also available, minimum 16) Must pass a pre acceptance physical and background check, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform all duties of a firefighter. No training needed we will send you to the academy for training, Free! Enter your info to learn more and we will contact you! | Categories: Firefighter

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate NAMI Family Support Groups. Program leaders are required to be a family member or a caregiver of an adult individual with a mental health condition. They must have attended the support groups, have an active NAMI Membership, and attend the entire training session to be certified.

We are looking for volunteers to become NAMI Family-to-Family Teachers. Family-to-Family teachers are required to be a family member or a caregiver of an adult individual with a mental health condition. They must have attended a Family-to-Family Class, have an active NAMI Membership, attend the entire online training session, and teach one class for a minimum of two years.

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate NAMI Connection Support Groups. Program leaders are required to be an adult individual with a mental health condition. They must have attended the support groups, have an active NAMI Membership, and attend the entire training session to be certified.

The Borough of Lodi is seeking volunteer firefighter. All applicants must be willing to respond to calls, attend training, and meetings. | Requirements: 1) Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 2) Residence must live within 1 mile of the borders of the Borough of Lodi. * (Borough residents will have priority over out-of-town applicants)Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 Residence must live within 1 mile of the borders of the Borough of Lodi. * (Borough residents will have priority over out-of-town applicants) | Categories: Firefighter

Spread awareness at events, expos, and conferences, disseminating WVV literature and recruiting new members

Volunteers assist with the care of animals, including feeding, cleaning, and socializing with the animals. They also help with adoption events and community outreach programs.

Assist in maintaining the historic Essex County Rose Garden at Brookdale Park. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Volunteers meet at the Rose Garden at 8:30am on Wednesdays, with occasional Saturday sessions.

Help the BPC find and manage potential grant applications. Previous experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Assist in maintaining the health and appearance of Brookdale Park’s landscape through rejuvenation pruning. No experience is necessary and training is provided.

Join the team to weed and water the park, making a significant impact on its appearance and health. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Meetings are scheduled bi-weekly from 9:30-11.

Help weed, mulch, and maintain Brookdale Park’s Pollinator Garden. Volunteers meet at 9 am every Tuesday, weather permitting. This project supports native plants and wildlife.

Coordinate volunteer outreach and manage on-site activities during events. Ideal for a self-starter who is well-organized and a good communicator.

Help with office work like correspondence, administration or in marketing tasks such as social media content creation, research and writing.

Volunteers will assist in organizing and managing various arts events, helping with logistics, and engaging with the community to promote cultural activities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a vibrant arts community.

The Moonachie Fire Department is a Volunteer Organization. We are looking for new members 18 or older to join our Organization. We are also looking for Junior Firefighter members, 16 and 17. Come and look around and sign up.. Please be from the Bergen County or Secaucus area for insurance reasons. Thank you | Requirements: We are looking to start a Junior Firefighter program for anyone 16 and 17 years old. Anyone that is 18 years old or older, can be an active Firefighter. Must complete Fire School to become certified. Willing to be dedicated to attend fires at all hours, meetings, drills and cleanups. After completing the background check and the physical, you can be eligible to join. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members

Assist in organizing and managing events for Operation K9 Beethoven, which supports veterans through service dogs. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and ensuring smooth operations during events.

Medical volunteers at BVMI provide essential healthcare services to the working uninsured in Bergen County. Volunteers may include doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who donate their time to ensure patients receive quality, compassionate care.

General volunteers at BVMI support various non-medical functions such as administrative tasks, patient coordination, and event planning. These volunteers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of the healthcare center.

Moonachie Fire Deparment is always looking for individuals interested in giving back and serving their community. The Department consists of a great group of people committed to being there when it counts for their neighbors and families. We are an all volunteer organization | Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. A resident of Moonachie or surrounding communities. Able to pass a complete health physical at Department expense. Possess a valid drivers license. Pass an accredited Firefighter 1 training class within 1 year of joining. | Categories: Firefighter

Teach basic computer skills to displaced homemakers to help them gain financial stability. Classes are held in various locations across New Jersey.

A divorce coach can offer guidance and support every step of the way. Help participants regain their confidence, redefine their identity, let go of past hurts and resentments, and set goals for a better future.

Volunteer tutors are needed to provide individual and group tutoring to struggling students in Kindergarten – 3rd grade. Volunteers are required to attend an orientation and will receive training and ongoing support.

Volunteer Income Tax Preparers will prepare income tax returns for our VITA clients. They must be certified at the appropriate level so that all returns are prepared in scope. Volunteers must complete at least the Basic Preparer Certification and the Intake and Screening Certification from the IRS Link and Learn program.

Financial Empowerment Intake and Screening Coordinators will greet clients that come to the site for VITA or other services. They will identify which service they have come for and ensure they have all necessary documents. Volunteers must complete the Standard of Conduct from the IRS Link and Learn program.

Volunteers proficient in languages other than English are needed to provide translation and other assistance for our Financial Empowerment Initiatives. We are looking for volunteers proficient in Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, Polish, Spanish, Turkish, and other languages.

Assist families in navigating child care resources and services. Provide support in understanding financial assistance programs and help with provider referrals.

YWTV Volunteer Guests present messages around women’s empowerment, racial justice, health and wellness, or family support to viewers, donors, and supporters.

Presenters at our monthly virtual workshops provide seniors with informative tools and skills centered around their health and wellbeing.

Presenters share their skill set with young girls between 8-14 years old in quarterly workshops designed to connect, inform, and engage with this important age group.

Become a presenter at one of our monthly virtual workshops that focus on providing seniors with informative tools and skills centered around their health and wellbeing. This role is ideal for those who support and serve Bergen County seniors.

Volunteer advocates staff our 24/7 hotline (phone and chat), accompany survivors and loved ones to medical and legal proceedings, conduct community education and training, support and staff our awareness events, and help with office/clerical tasks. Pre-qualifications, 48 hours of training, and certification are needed.

YWCA Northern New Jersey Board Committees are typically chaired by a Board member and consist of Board members, staff, and interested volunteers from the community. These committees help to research and develop policy and recommend major policies/initiatives to the Board for approval as appropriate.

Volunteer advocates staff the 24/7 hotline, accompany survivors to medical and legal proceedings, conduct community education and training, support awareness events, and help with office tasks. Pre-qualifications and 48 hours of training are required.

Internship placement is dependent on the scope and needs of the racial justice and women’s empowerment programs. Interns support the management of mission-based grants and programs, participate in training and professional development activities, and assist in collaborative outreach efforts.

Share your skill set with young girls between 8-14 years old in our new, quarterly workshops designed to connect, inform, and engage with this important age group. Hands-on activities focus on providing our participants with the relevant and age-appropriate tools and skills needed to support their emotional and physical wellbeing.

Professional women are needed to help prepare young girls for college, careers, and beyond by sharing their stories, experiences, and 'know-how'. This role involves mentoring and providing necessary skills for personal and professional success.

Guest presenters are needed to provide updated and vital information on women’s empowerment, racial justice, health and wellness, or family support. This role involves delivering presentations that align with YWCA Northern New Jersey's values and mission.

Accomplished women are needed to share tools, resources, and information that inspire others and help them recognize their self-worth and inner powers. Presenters will participate in virtual, quarterly corporate, or small business networking events.

Mission Based Interns support the management of mission-based grants and programs, participate in training and professional development activities, and help plan and coordinate meetings of public health and social justice experts/practitioners.

Professional women share their stories and experiences to help prepare girls for personal and professional success.

Ambassadors disseminate racial justice information and engage in outreach to support efforts to eliminate racism in communities.

Volunteers join the RJ Task Force to disseminate racial justice information and support efforts to eliminate racism in communities.

Board Committee Volunteers assist in researching and developing policy and recommending major policies/initiatives to the Board. Committees meet monthly or quarterly depending on their agendas.

Accomplished women share tools and resources to inspire others and help them recognize their self-worth during virtual networking events.

Volunteers become ambassadors to elevate voices and issues impacting women, supporting efforts to advance gender equity and equality.

Ambassadors elevate the voices and issues impacting women and their families through outreach, supporting gender equity and equality.

Help individuals raise cash from the community for urgent needs. Volunteers will act as recipient liaisons and assist with social media fundraiser graphic design and posting.

Assist in planning periodic Freeshop events to distribute donated items for free to community members. Tasks include organizing the event and coordinating storytelling about cooking, food, and family kitchen traditions.

Volunteers will assist in collecting and distributing free menstrual products. Tasks include receiving product donations, packing and labeling product bags, and delivering products to distribution points around town.

Assist with running Montclair Mutual Aid's Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok presence, as well as their website. Tasks include creating posts and responding to inquiries and comments.

Regularly check and restock free food pantry kiosks from donated inventory. These kiosks are open to all, 24x7, and located in multiple neighborhood locations.

Participate in weekly hands-on gardening at Montclair sites, helping to grow vegetables and distribute food. This is a learning opportunity about gardening and nutrition, fostering self-sufficiency and community relationships.

Help with publicity campaigns to get the word out to Montclair-area people. Tasks include writing, editing, graphic design, public relations, and social media posting.

Assist with writing and editing for the MtcMA newsletter and blog. Tasks include graphic design, social media posting, and email list management.

Connect people for flood cleanup equipment borrow/lend. Volunteers will assist with social media posting, contacts liaison, arrangements, and logistics.

Assist with occasional or regular pickup/dropoff errands in the Montclair area for people who can't get out. This role helps build neighbor relationships and community goodwill.

Collect and distribute free air conditioners during summer. Volunteers will assist with social media posting, logistics, AC pickups, cleaning, testing, and dropoffs.

Join the Roundtable Theater Company as a volunteer to help with various theater productions. Responsibilities may include assisting with set design, costume preparation, and backstage support during performances.

Join the Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural & Community Alliance as a volunteer to help preserve and revitalize the historic Sanctuary on the Green. Volunteers will contribute to local history preservation, artistic expression advancement, and community fostering in Bloomfield.

Volunteer as a garden docent to guide visitors through the Van Vleck House & Gardens. Docents will help educate the public about the gardens' history and plant life, enhancing visitor experience.

Mentors will engage with male adolescents to encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, and support academic achievement. Mentors come from diverse backgrounds and are expected to have a desire to lead and positively influence young lives.

Enterprise Fire Co is seeking Volunteer Firefighters. Benefits include clothing allowance, training, and losap contribution program | Requirements: Age 18 years of older and must live within a bordering town of the Township of Little Falls | Categories: Firefighter

Little Falls Twsp. Volunteer Fire Department is current accepting application for the position of probationary firefighter. Benefits Include: $1350.00 LOSAP Contribution for Eligible Member $700.00 Uniform Allowance Paid Training Equipment Provided | Requirements: Must live within the Township or a bordering Town Clifton, Wayne, Cedar Grove, Totowa, Montclair, West Paterson, Fairfield Age Requirement Minimum 16 years old | Categories: Junior Members, Firefighter

Organize community events such as bake sales or lemonade stands to raise funds and awareness for The Sato Project. Volunteers play a key role in fundraising efforts outside the New York area.

The Local Trail Committee Chair (Trail Chair) is an important part of the Trail Conference. Trail Chairs take a big-picture view of a region and work with a Program Coordinator to build a positive future for all the trails and volunteers they oversee.

If you love writing and are passionate about the trails, join our Publications Committee's efforts to produce high-quality guidebooks and hike descriptions for the region! A Publications Author is responsible for creating new content or updating existing content for our guidebooks, maps, online hike descriptions, or other resources.

Trail Supervisors are a key part of the Trail Conference. They oversee a team of Trail Maintainers and ensure the trails in their assigned area are maintained in good condition.

Get out on the trails and also help with our maps and books by becoming a Publications Field Checker! You can play an important role in the production of our maps and books by helping to review and verify maps, trail descriptions, and information about a park as part of a map or book project.

Protecting our region's rich biodiversity one trail at a time! Volunteers will identify and remove invasive plant species along trails to help preserve native ecosystems.

Join one of our Trail Crews for a day or a full season restoring and building sustainable trails for all! Volunteers will work on various trail projects to ensure trails are safe and accessible.

Help educate the public on topics including responsible recreation, native plant factoids, pollinator-friendly gardening, invasive species identification and prevention, and more!

Have a passion for the Appalachian Trail? Become a monitor of the trail boundaries that surround this historic, beloved trail. Volunteers will ensure the trail boundaries are well-maintained and protected.

If you have an interest in helping to manage the production of a map or book, consider becoming a Publications Project Manager! The duties vary depending on the type and scope of each project, but the Project Manager plays a key role in organizing the project and seeing it through to completion.

Looking for group volunteer adventures across our regions that are convenient for your schedule? Join our Roving Trail Team to help maintain and improve trails throughout New York and New Jersey.

Become a part of the Trail Conference family and adopt a trail of your very own! Trail Maintainers ensure that trails are kept in good condition for public use.

Do you have an interest in our maps and books and want to help with their production? The Publications Committee is a group of trail-loving volunteers who work hard to produce quality publications, and we could use your help!

Train with an experienced trapper to learn tips and tricks for trapping cats. Then, head to a location on your own or with a friend to help manage the population of outdoor cats.

Attend tabling or education events to spread the word about CPAW NJ and their mission to help community cats.

Utilize your skills in social media, video production, or writing to help CPAW NJ spread awareness and engage the community.

Provide a warm space for trapped cats to rest in their traps. Feed and clean their cages twice daily, typically from Saturday or Sunday until Tuesday or Wednesday.

Help drive cats to or from CPAW NJ clinics on Monday mornings or afternoons. Even one trip a month can make a significant impact.

Assist in organizing and running monthly free food distribution events with live music. Volunteers will liaise for food donations, park reservations, and musicians, as well as help with setup, replenishment, and takedown of tables.

Assist in the planning and execution of the Montclair Zine Fest, including tasks such as event setup, artist coordination, and attendee assistance. Volunteers will play a key role in promoting and supporting local zine creators.

Provide on-site support during events, including setup, attendee assistance, and breakdown. Volunteers will ensure events are welcoming and run smoothly, contributing to a positive experience for all participants.

Participate in organizing and supporting the Make Music Day event, which involves coordinating with local artists and musicians. Volunteers will help with event setup, promotion, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.

Assist in the planning and coordination of various events hosted by Indie Arts Montclair. This role involves working with a team to develop event concepts, logistics, and execution plans.

Help with the creation and distribution of promotional materials and press releases for various events and programs. Volunteers will work closely with the communications team to enhance the visibility of Indie Arts Montclair's initiatives.

Flat Rock Brook is looking for Senior Rangers to assist with maintaining trails and educating visitors about the natural environment. Volunteers should have a passion for nature and conservation.

Bright Side Manor is seeking Korean-speaking volunteers to provide companionship to residents. Volunteers will engage in conversation and activities to enhance the residents' quality of life.

Assist clients at the Women's Rights Information Center by helping them create and improve their resumes. Volunteers should have strong writing skills and experience with resume formats.

I Want To Mow Your Lawn Inc. needs volunteers to assist with gardening tasks for elderly residents in North Bergen. Volunteers will help with weed removal and bush trimming to maintain the residents' gardens.

Host support groups for job seekers at the Women's Rights Information Center. Volunteers will facilitate discussions and provide guidance to help participants improve their job search strategies.