Volunteer: Special Event - Nature DayTNC hosts our big celebration Nature Day on June 7 and we are looking for volunteers! If you are unable to commit to the whole day please email us and we can accommodate half day volunteers Agency: Tenafly Nature Center TNC hosts our big celebration Nature Day on June 7 and we are looking for volunteers! If you are unable to commit to the whole day please email us and we can accommodate half day volunteers Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 7, 2026 Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Event: Trash-a-thon (Community Cleanup)The Trash-a-thon is important to help the community maintain a litter free natural world. In partnership with the Tenafly Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Tenafly High School Green Team; the Tenafly Nature Center is holding a community trash-a-thon. Help clean up the garbage and litter around local streets, parks, and the nature center. HELP CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! Meet at Huyler Park for assignments and supplies Anyone can volunteer to pick up trash, either as an individual or as a family team. Register today and please let us know how many volunteers to expect so that we can plan appropriately for gear. All hours are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Age: All ages welcome Minimum Requirement: 3 hours You do not need confirmation from our volunteer coordinator to take part in the event, but we do ask that you sign up on the TNC website's TNC Trash-a-Thon Event.Agency: Tenafly Nature Center The Trash-a-thon is important to help the community maintain a litter free natural world. In partnership with the Tenafly Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Tenafly High School Green Team; the Tenafly Nature Center is holding a community trash-a-thon. Help clean up the garbage and litter around local streets, parks, and the nature center. HELP CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! Meet at Huyler Park for assignments and supplies Anyone can volunteer to pick up trash, either as an individual or as a family team. Register today and please let us know how many volunteers to expect so that we can plan appropriately for gear. All hours are eligible for school volunteer requirements. Age: All ages welcome Minimum Requirement: 3 hours You do not need confirmation from our volunteer coordinator to take part in the event, but we do ask that you sign up on the TNC website's TNC Trash-a-Thon Event.Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 19, 2026 Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Forest DefendersOur Forest Defenders are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Training will be provided. The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants. Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Schedule: 2nd & 4th Sunday each month 10:00 - 12:00 Age: Ages 14+ Minimum Requirement:Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Our Forest Defenders are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Training will be provided. The TNC Preserve is under invasion and we need your help! Non-native plants have been encroaching into our forest, causing harm to native plants and reducing our biodiversity. Unchecked, these” invasive species” can toxify the soil and shade out native plants. Help remove these pesky plants twice a month with the Forest Defenders! Learn to identify different invasive species and work with our Land Manager to implement various removal techniques. Forest Defenders is open to adults, teenagers and families. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Schedule: 2nd & 4th Sunday each month 10:00 - 12:00 Age: Ages 14+ Minimum Requirement:Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Program PhotographerWe will reach out with additional information. Professional and amateur photographers are needed to photograph TNC's events, grounds, flora, and fauna. Maintain the nature center photo collections and files so that we can highlight all that we do.
Agency: Tenafly Nature Center We will reach out with additional information. Professional and amateur photographers are needed to photograph TNC's events, grounds, flora, and fauna. Maintain the nature center photo collections and files so that we can highlight all that we do.
Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Event Planning Committee MemberMake an Impact for Nature and Community: Are you passionate about nature and supporting a cause that promotes conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement? Tenafly Nature Center needs dedicated volunteers to join our Event Planning Committee for fundraising events! This is a unique opportunity to help design and organize events that celebrate our community’s love for nature while helping to raise essential funds to support TNC’s mission. As a committee member, you’ll work with TNC staff and Board members to plan and coordinate TNC’s Spring and Fall fundraising events. Your creativity and commitment will help make these events a success, inspiring appreciation for the environment while securing resources to continue our work. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels who are creative, collaborative, proactive, and passionate about lending their talents and time to support TNC’s mission. Whether you have a background in marketing, event logistics, fundraising, or simply enjoy lending a hand, there’s a place for you on our team! By joining the TNC Event Planning Committee, you’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning, connect with other nature enthusiasts, and develop valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Most importantly, you’ll be making a direct impact by helping TNC raise the necessary funds to protect our local ecosystems and expand educational and recreational programs. If you're interested, please reach out to us at: development@tenaflynaturecenter.org We look forward to creating unforgettable, mission-driven events with you! Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Make an Impact for Nature and Community: Are you passionate about nature and supporting a cause that promotes conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement? Tenafly Nature Center needs dedicated volunteers to join our Event Planning Committee for fundraising events! This is a unique opportunity to help design and organize events that celebrate our community’s love for nature while helping to raise essential funds to support TNC’s mission. As a committee member, you’ll work with TNC staff and Board members to plan and coordinate TNC’s Spring and Fall fundraising events. Your creativity and commitment will help make these events a success, inspiring appreciation for the environment while securing resources to continue our work. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels who are creative, collaborative, proactive, and passionate about lending their talents and time to support TNC’s mission. Whether you have a background in marketing, event logistics, fundraising, or simply enjoy lending a hand, there’s a place for you on our team! By joining the TNC Event Planning Committee, you’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning, connect with other nature enthusiasts, and develop valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Most importantly, you’ll be making a direct impact by helping TNC raise the necessary funds to protect our local ecosystems and expand educational and recreational programs. If you're interested, please reach out to us at: development@tenaflynaturecenter.org We look forward to creating unforgettable, mission-driven events with you! Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Counselor-In-Training (CIT) for Nature Day CampCounselors-In-Training (CITs) gain valuable experience working with Tenafly Nature Center’s Professional Environmental Educators and children. By assisting the staff, CITs develop the skills to communicate effectively with different age groups while keeping young campers safe and entertained. CITs help to prepare, lead and clean up camp activities for our school break and summer Nature Day Camp sessions throughout the year. Program Highlights: Mandatory Training: June 18–19, from 1:00–4:00 pm Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Summer Commitment: Minimum of two weeks Role Responsibilities: Helping prepare, lead, and clean up daily camp activities Program Benefits: Valuable leadership and resume-building experience Community service credit Opportunities to mentor and inspire younger campers Skill development in teamwork, communication, and outdoor education Space is limited. After you have signed up through Bergen Volunteers, please fill out our CIT Application. You will not be considered for this position without signing up through Bergen Volunteers, AND sending in a completed application. CIT Application Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Counselors-In-Training (CITs) gain valuable experience working with Tenafly Nature Center’s Professional Environmental Educators and children. By assisting the staff, CITs develop the skills to communicate effectively with different age groups while keeping young campers safe and entertained. CITs help to prepare, lead and clean up camp activities for our school break and summer Nature Day Camp sessions throughout the year. Program Highlights: Mandatory Training: June 18–19, from 1:00–4:00 pm Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Summer Commitment: Minimum of two weeks Role Responsibilities: Helping prepare, lead, and clean up daily camp activities Program Benefits: Valuable leadership and resume-building experience Community service credit Opportunities to mentor and inspire younger campers Skill development in teamwork, communication, and outdoor education Space is limited. After you have signed up through Bergen Volunteers, please fill out our CIT Application. You will not be considered for this position without signing up through Bergen Volunteers, AND sending in a completed application. CIT Application Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jun 22, 2026 through Sep 4, 2026 Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: TNC Board of Trustee MemberWe will reach out with additional information. The Board of Trustees steadfastly serve as our community leaders. We are currently looking for people who wish to volunteer as Committee Members and/or Board Trustees with expertise in Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Nonprofit HR. Your active participation is welcomed! Schedule: Be prepared to spend approximately 5 hours per month on TNC business. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings (approximately 1-2 hours each), and/or volunteer work.Age: Ages 21+Minimum Requirement: 1 year commitment for Committee Members and 3 year commitment for Board Members TNC Committee Volunteers and the Board of Trustees Are Expected To: Board members regularly attend monthly Board meetings. It is understood that occasional conflicts may occur, but trustees should attend the majority of meetings.The agenda, meeting minutes, a monthly profit & loss statement, and the director’s report are emailed to board members prior to each meeting. Together these comprise a routine “consent agenda.”Board members are expected to read these materials prior to the meeting and make note of any corrections or questions so that the “consent agenda” can be dealt with in short order.Serve on at least one committee and/or do some other type of TNC-related volunteer work.Express views on board issues under discussion and/or participate in Committee discussions and action items, and then support the Board’s decisions.Be current members of TNCA and to financially support the work of the TNCA in an amount(s) wholly at your discretion (when we go to foundations or corporations, it’s best if we can tell them that all trustees are donors).Participate in board and/or public events to become familiar with and support TNCA in addition to the monthly Board meetings. These include: our annual dinner, Nature Day, annual boundary walk, and additional TNC events.Recommend, as appropriate, names of prospective financial supporters and/or potential candidates for the board.Promote the Tenafly Nature Center Association. Mention TNC to your friends and neighbors. If you belong to a local service organization, consider speaking about TNCA (or requesting a speaker) at a meeting or help staff a TNCA table or exhibit during local events.Agency: Tenafly Nature Center We will reach out with additional information. The Board of Trustees steadfastly serve as our community leaders. We are currently looking for people who wish to volunteer as Committee Members and/or Board Trustees with expertise in Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Nonprofit HR. Your active participation is welcomed! Schedule: Be prepared to spend approximately 5 hours per month on TNC business. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings (approximately 1-2 hours each), and/or volunteer work.Age: Ages 21+Minimum Requirement: 1 year commitment for Committee Members and 3 year commitment for Board Members TNC Committee Volunteers and the Board of Trustees Are Expected To: Board members regularly attend monthly Board meetings. It is understood that occasional conflicts may occur, but trustees should attend the majority of meetings.The agenda, meeting minutes, a monthly profit & loss statement, and the director’s report are emailed to board members prior to each meeting. Together these comprise a routine “consent agenda.”Board members are expected to read these materials prior to the meeting and make note of any corrections or questions so that the “consent agenda” can be dealt with in short order.Serve on at least one committee and/or do some other type of TNC-related volunteer work.Express views on board issues under discussion and/or participate in Committee discussions and action items, and then support the Board’s decisions.Be current members of TNCA and to financially support the work of the TNCA in an amount(s) wholly at your discretion (when we go to foundations or corporations, it’s best if we can tell them that all trustees are donors).Participate in board and/or public events to become familiar with and support TNCA in addition to the monthly Board meetings. These include: our annual dinner, Nature Day, annual boundary walk, and additional TNC events.Recommend, as appropriate, names of prospective financial supporters and/or potential candidates for the board.Promote the Tenafly Nature Center Association. Mention TNC to your friends and neighbors. If you belong to a local service organization, consider speaking about TNCA (or requesting a speaker) at a meeting or help staff a TNCA table or exhibit during local events.Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Birds of Prey Assistant CaretakerThis opportunity is currently full! You may submit an application and we will contact you in the future. We will reach out with additional information. Our Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are crucial to the health of our animal ambassadors. Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning & changing water dishes, and cleaning & maintaining the aviary habitats for our non-releasable birds of prey (ex. owls, hawks). Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers must be comfortable around the animals they are caring for and with the diets they will be offering to the animals. Our birds of prey typically eat deceased rodents. It is a messy job and you must love birds! Training will be provided. Schedule: Help is currently needed during the week on Fridays for a 2 hour weekly commitment. Age: Ages 18+ Minimum Requirement: 6 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center This opportunity is currently full! You may submit an application and we will contact you in the future. We will reach out with additional information. Our Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are crucial to the health of our animal ambassadors. Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning & changing water dishes, and cleaning & maintaining the aviary habitats for our non-releasable birds of prey (ex. owls, hawks). Birds of Prey Assistant Caretakers must be comfortable around the animals they are caring for and with the diets they will be offering to the animals. Our birds of prey typically eat deceased rodents. It is a messy job and you must love birds! Training will be provided. Schedule: Help is currently needed during the week on Fridays for a 2 hour weekly commitment. Age: Ages 18+ Minimum Requirement: 6 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assistant Land StewardWe will contact you with additional information. Our Assistant Land Steward are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Assistant Land Stewards are responsible for helping our Land & Facilities Manager maintain a healthy and accessible preserve. They help keep our trails wood chipped, remove invasive plant species, assist with seasonal trail clearance (ex. removing leaves from paths), and other habitat restoration and trail improvement needs. Volunteers may also assist staff with various routine day-to-day maintenance projects and special one-time projects. Training will be provided. Schedule: Help is currently needed during the week and weekends for a 2 hour weekly commitment. Age: Ages 14+ Minimum Requirement: 6 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center We will contact you with additional information. Our Assistant Land Steward are important volunteers who help us maintain our preserve. Assistant Land Stewards are responsible for helping our Land & Facilities Manager maintain a healthy and accessible preserve. They help keep our trails wood chipped, remove invasive plant species, assist with seasonal trail clearance (ex. removing leaves from paths), and other habitat restoration and trail improvement needs. Volunteers may also assist staff with various routine day-to-day maintenance projects and special one-time projects. Training will be provided. Schedule: Help is currently needed during the week and weekends for a 2 hour weekly commitment. Age: Ages 14+ Minimum Requirement: 6 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: Yes |