How To Volunteer In Middlesex County

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Because April is National Volunteer Month, Middlesex County is spotlighting a wide range of way to get involved and volunteer in the county.

Nature and Conservation

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County: Collaborate with community members to grow and harvest fresh produce, mentor youth and advance environmental stewardship initiatives. To learn more, click here. Contact: David Smela david.smela@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-398-5262

Middlesex County Conservation Corps: Participate in seasonal projects that enhance and preserve County parks and open spaces through planting, restoration and cleanup efforts. To learn more, click here. Contact: Julia DeRoss julia.derosso@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-745-8147

Trail Patrol: Support the Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation by monitoring trail conditions and helping ensure parks remain safe and welcoming for visitors. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Julia DeRoss julia.derosso@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-745-8147

Community Support

REPLENISH: Help Middlesex County’s dedicated hunger eradication program, REPLENISH, to address food insecurity in the community by organizing food donations, assisting at distribution events, or volunteering with a group to help families access essential resources. To learn more, click here. Contact: Jennifer Apostol jennifer.apostol@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-729-0880

Senior Meals Program: Support the Office of Aging & Disabled Services with its meal services program to help meet the nutritional needs of residents ages 60 and older. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Laila Caune laila.caune@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-745-3295

Survivor Support: Become a trained Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate and provide in-person support to survivors of sexual violence at police stations, hospitals and courts in Middlesex County. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Ileana Vazquez advocate@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-321-1189

Sexual Assault Prevention and the Center for Empowerment: Help the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment in their efforts to eliminate sexual violence through outreach, prevention education, and community awareness. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Jennifer Kurdyla svpc@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-321-1189

Advisory Boards and Councils: Serve on a County Advisory board or council to help guide programs that support veterans, families, mental health services, and community wellness. To learn more, click here. Contact: Kathie Waite | kathie.waite@co.middlesex.nj.us | 732-745-4040

Public Safety

Disaster Response Counseling/Emergency Response Network: Become a certified Disaster Response Crisis Counselor and support residents during emergencies by providing guidance and connection to resources. To learn more, click here. Contact: Elisabeth Marchese elisabeth.marchese@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-745-4373

Medical Reserve Corps: Help improve community health and safety by supporting public health programs, emergency preparedness activities and community health initiatives. To learn more, click here. Contact: John Dowd john.dowd@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-433-1231

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Help educate residents and gain hands-on training in disaster preparedness, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. To learn more, click here. Contact: Eric Martin eric.martin@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-316-7100

Arts

Plays-in-the-Park: Bring musical productions to life as a behind-the-scenes stage crew member for Plays-in-the-Park, the County’s community theater program that presents three full-scale musicals each summer, an indoor children’s musical each October, and an annual production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" each December. To learn more, click here. Contact: Margaret Davis margaret.davis@co.middlesex.nj.us 732-548-2884

To get involved, residents can contact program coordinators directly or visit middlesexcountynj.gov/volunteer.