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May 21 (Tue), 7:00 PM
Monthly Singles Dinner in Montclair
May 27 (Mon), 6:00 PM
Problems with New Jersey's Growing Deer Population
May 29 (Wed), 7:00 PM
Protecting Greater Canyonlands in Utah
May 30 (Thu), 7:30 PM
North Jersey Group Executive Committee Meeting
Jun 1 (Sat), 8:30 AM
Invasive Plant Pull at Hoffman Park-- Our newest park!
Jun 5 (Wed), 7:00 PM
Climate Change in New Jersey: Impacts and Solutions
Jun 8 (Sat), 10:00 AM
Sterling Forest Bare Rock Vista
Jun 8 (Sat), 10:00 AM
Island Pond Hike, Harriman State Park , Rockland County, NY
Jun 8 (Sat), 1:00 PM
Chapter Executive Committee
Jun 11 (Tue), 7:00 PM
Hiking and Biking in New Jersey

Volunteer Job Opportunities

All volunteers are provided with free training, and the time involved is flexible, and tailored to the individual needs of volunteers. Finding out more about our volunteer openings is as easy as picking up the telephone and calling our Group Effectiveness Chair, Richard Isaac at 973-716-0297, or emailing him at risaacx@aol.com. Potential volunteers interested in other areas are encouraged to contact Richard as well.

 

State Level Opportunities

Inner City Outings Volunteers
Conduct wilderness adventure outings on weekends, generally day trips on Saturdays. Free training provided.

Advertising Editor
Maintain and increase the Jersey Sierran’s advertising base. Work and network with a wide range of existing and potential advertisers.

Outing Leadership Training Chair
Schedule training for required first aid certifications to members interested in leading Sierra Club hikes.

Chapter Program Chair Maintain a list of recent programs arranged by local group program chairs and other environmental organizations and distribute it as requested.

Genetic Engineering Coordinator
Work with Chapter and national-level committee on environmental issues related to genetic engineering.

These are just a few of the volunteer opportunities available at the State level. If you have an interest or expertise in an area that is not listed, please contact Richard Isaac at the telephone number or email address provided above.

Local Opportunities

Central Jersey Group (Mercer County, neighboring towns in Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset)
Vice Chair, Conservation Chair, Secretary, Treasurer

Hudson-Meadowlands Group (Hudson County and southern Bergen County)
Conservation Chair, Publicity Chair, Membership Chair

Jersey Shore Group (Monmouth County, approximately)
Vice-Chair, Program Chair, Publicity Chair, Fundraising Coordinator, Coordinators for various conservation issues (marine, wetlands, sprawl, toxics, recycling, etc.)

Loantaka Group (Morris and Union Counties, approximately)
Secretary, Programs Coordinator, Political Chair, Trail Maintenance Coordinators

North Jersey Group (Passaic & most of Bergen counties):
Secretary, Program Chair, Membership Chair, Publicity Chair, Fundraising Coordinator, Hike and Outing Leaders, Cool Cities Campaign Coordinator, Environmental Justice Coordinator Transportation Coordinator, Waste/Recycling Coordinator

Northwest Group (Sussex, Warren & Hunterdon counties):
Secretary, Conservation Chair, Publicity, Political Chair, Chapter Delegate, Program Chair, Cool Cities Campaign Coordinator

Ocean County Group (Ocean County):
Programs Chair, Recycling Coordinator

Raritan Valley Group (Middlesex and Somerset Counties):
Vice-Chair, Secretary, Programs Chair, Outings Chair

South Jersey Group (Atlantic, Cumberland and Salem Counties, approximately):
Vice Chair, Conservation Chair, Programs Coordinator

West Jersey Group (Camden Co.)
Political Chair, Programs Chair, Smart Growth Coordinator, Outings Chair

New Jersey Sierra Club, 145 West Hanover St., Trenton, NJ 08618, USA
tel: 609 656 7612, fax 609 656 7618
or email Nicole Dallara, Outreach Coordinator, at nicole.dallara@sierraclub.org

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