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Earth Share of New Jersey
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteerism is at the core of every organization working to save our
natural resources: Trustees, committee members, interns, program and
office volunteers work as a team to get the job done. Many opportunities
are common to all groups, but each has its own unique needs in its
approach to problem solving. These member organizations welcome groups and
individuals and often teens and families to serve as volunteers. Tasks may
be ongoing or accomplished in one day, and opportunities exist throughout
the state. The list is dynamic because needs change over time. Call to see
if your interests, skills and availability would make a good match.
(*An asterisk indicates appropriate work is available for volunteers
under age 18)
AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY
Hartshorne Drive, Sandy Hook, NJ; regional offices Tuckerton
and Washington Crossing
A
membership organization dedicated since 1961 to the protection of coastal
habitats including beaches, estuaries, rivers, wetlands, and their
wildlife. Volunteers groups and individuals are needed for cooperative
projects with the National Park Service including Tern Wardens (April
-July), trail programs, beach clean-ups (spring and fall) and other
interesting projects on Sandy Hook and at regional offices. Call (732)
291-0055
www.americanlittoralsoc.org
ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSIONS
Mendham, NJ; and municipal environmental commissions around New Jersey
ANJEC
promotes the public interest in long term natural resource protection and
sustainable development by establishing local environmental commissions
and educating concerned citizens. Volunteers are needed for light clerical
work and computer technical support in the Mendham office, and with
environmental commissions around the state to assist with monitoring and
advocacy, committee work, and special projects. Call (973) 539-7547 to
locate the commission nearest you.
www.anjec.org
CLEAN OCEAN ACTION
Sandy Hook, NJ; regional offices in Tuckerton and Cape May
COA is a
broad-based coalition working to improve and protect the waters off the
New Jersey and New York coasts. Volunteers are needed on beaches for beach
sweeps in the fall and spring; help is also needed for special events,
committees and help in all three locations. Call (732) 872-0111 for more
information.
www.cleanoceanaction.org
CLEAN WATER FUND OF NEW JERSEY*
Main Street, Belmar, NJ
We all live
downstream. CWF in action, research and education ensures safe drinking
water, protection of natural resources and public health, pollution
prevention, affordable and effective solutions. Volunteers (age 16+) are
needed at the office during business hours for light clerical work,
special events, fund raising projects, and our annual spring conference.
Call (732) 280-0370 for information.
www.cleanwaterfund.org
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUND*
W. State Street, Trenton, NJ
An
outgrowth of New Jersey Environmental Lobby, EEF educates others about
conservation and promotes protection of land, air, water, natural
resources, manmade resources and human health. Volunteers (age 16+ with
supervision) are needed to help monitor air quality, research legislation,
and for general office assistance. Call (609) 396-3774 for more
information.
www.njenvironment.org
GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION*
Madison, NJ
GSWA works
energetically to protect the natural, cultural and historical resources of
the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and its public and private
watershed lands. Volunteers are needed for stream monitoring, cleanup of
the LaBarre property in Harding Twp., and for the Education Resource
Project. Some projects available for teens. Call the Volunteer Coordinator
at (973) 966-1900 for more information.
www.greatswamp.org
GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY*
Washington Street, Newark, NJ
The
Conservancy is planning for the future of New Jersey cities by involving
residents and students in community greening, youth education, urban
environmental outreach and urban forestry. Volunteers are needed for
community clean-ups in and around Newark, special events, and light office
work including computer technical support and mailings. Some work is
available for teens. Call (973) 642-4646 for more information.
www.citybloom.org
ISLES. INC.*
Wood Street, Trenton, NJ
Isles, Inc.
enables urban residents to learn about and value the environment through
hands-on improvements and education projects in schools, parks and
neighborhoods. Volunteers are needed to assist with these field activities
and to assist office staff with light clerical work. Projects are
available for teens with supervision. Call (609) 393-5656 x19 for current
projects, or e-mail to kkopp@isles.org.
www.isles.org
MONMOUTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION*
Tatum Park, Middletown, NJ
Purchases
and holds in trust, land threatened by improper development until
conveyance to the County Park System, a municipality or to individuals
with conservation covenants. Volunteers are needed for light office work,
mailing preparation, special projects, fund raising events, and committee
work. Some work available for teens with adult supervision. Call (732)
671-7000 for more information.
www.monmouthconservation.org
MORRIS LAND CONSERVANCY
Main Street, Boonton, NJ
Preserves
open space in Morris County by acquiring conservation properties, helping
towns purchase land, putting volunteers to work in parks and public
education. Founded in 1981. Corporate volunteer groups are needed to join
the Partners for Parks Program for a variety of outdoor projects to
enhance the appearance and safety of public parks in Morris County. Office
volunteers are needed to assist with mailings and light clerical work.
Call (973) 541-1010.
www.morrislandconservancy.org
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY*
Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ; with wildlife sanctuaries
throughout New Jersey
Founded in
1897, NJAS fosters environmental awareness and ethics among citizens,
protects wildlife and plants, especially endangered and threatened
species, and preserves valuable natural habitats. Volunteers are needed in
every refuge and at the Bernardsville headquarters to work on a variety of
projects such as: gift shop and traveling exhibits, sanctuary grounds and
trail maintenance, education and nature walks, as well as year-round
opportunities for office work with a great group of people. Call (908)
204-8998 or visit our web site for information on a refuge near you.
www.njaudubon.org
NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION*
Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ
Forests,
farmland, beaches, marshes streams: NJCF saves your land for your
children's sake, more than 75,000 acres statewide since 1960, and helps
others do the same! Volunteers are needed in the field to build and
maintain trails and property, and in the office to do special projects,
data entry, and general office duties. Some work is available for teens.
For more information, call (908) 234-1225.
www.njconservation.org
PASSAIC RIVER COALITION*
Madisonville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ
PRC,
founded in 1969, serves the people of the urban industrialized Passaic
River Basin by protecting water and land resources through research,
education, and public service. Volunteers groups and individuals are
needed from March through October to do river cleanups in the tidal
region. Some work is available for supervised youth groups. Year-round
opportunities are available in the office. Call (908) 766-7550.
PINELANDS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
Hanover Street, Pemberton, NJ
Clean
Water, Clean Air, and Open Space. PPA is protecting one million acres of
New Jersey, the Pinelands National Reserve, through education, grassroots
organizing and political action. Volunteers (18+) are needed for the
Pinelands Action Network to help with monitoring and advocacy, the
Speakers Bureau, to staff Fairs/Festivals exhibits to help with education
and outreach, for the Pinelands Month Planning Committee, and in the
office to assist with mailings and office duties, and special projects.
Call the Manager Volunteer Services at (609) 894-8000.
www.pinelandsalliance.org
RUTGERS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC
Washington Street, Newark Campus of Rutgers University
The
Clinic, funded predominately from contributions, empowers citizens to
promote public health and protect New Jersey's environment through legal
and technical advice, strategy planning, and representation. Student
volunteers from Rutgers University - Newark are encouraged to call (973)
353-5695 to learn about opportunities to gain valuable experience.
SOUTH BRANCH WATERSHED ASSOCIATION*
Lilac Drive, Flemington, NJ
SBWA
protects water resources through river monitoring; stream clean-ups,
environmental education programs, well-water testing and providing public
information about water related issues. Volunteers (age 14+) are needed to
help collect river water quality data, garbage along the waterways,
transplant shrubs and flowers, staff display tables, work with children to
teach them about the environment, research environmental topics, and
various other artistic projects. Help is also need in and around the
office (database management, and yard work). Call (908) 782-0422.
STONY BROOK MILLSTONE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION*
Titus Mill Road Pennington, NJ
The
SBMWA works to protect the 265 square miles drained by the Millstone River
and its main tributary the Stone Brook. Volunteers are needed and welcomed
all year around to help with educational programs, critter care, our
nature shop, events, gallery office duties and property maintenance.
Please call (609) 737-3735 for more information.
www.thewatershed.org
THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE
Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor, NJ
Through
education, research and stewardship, The Wetlands Institute promotes
appreciation and understanding of the vital role wetlands and coastal
ecosystems play in the survival of life on earth. Volunteers from 16 years
and up are needed as docents, teachers, aquarists, and sales people for
festivals, exhibits, educational programs and special events. Also, daily
office work and data entry help is appreciated. Seniors are welcome. Most
positions are available year-round. Call (609) 368-1211 for more details.
www.wetlandsinstitute.org
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