Volunteer: Counselor-In-Training (CIT) for Nature Day CampWe are not taking any more CITs at this time. Only sign up for this if you have been contacted by the Tenafly Nature Center team. 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 We are not taking any more CITs at this time. Only sign up for this if you have been contacted by the Tenafly Nature Center team. 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: 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: every Sunday June 21 - August 30 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: every Sunday June 21 - August 30 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: Special Event - Fireflies and FaeriesHelping our staff at our annual Fireflies and Faeries Event is a fun way to make a difference while helping to educate our community. We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping our staff at our annual Fireflies and Faeries Event. Take a stroll along Tenafly Nature Center’s magical path through the forest. At this evening event, attendees will follow along a 1/3 mile path, admire faerie houses* from local artists, meet enchanting fae folk, try sparkly and sweet treats, and celebrate an evening of awe and wonder. Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Helping our staff at our annual Fireflies and Faeries Event is a fun way to make a difference while helping to educate our community. We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping our staff at our annual Fireflies and Faeries Event. Take a stroll along Tenafly Nature Center’s magical path through the forest. At this evening event, attendees will follow along a 1/3 mile path, admire faerie houses* from local artists, meet enchanting fae folk, try sparkly and sweet treats, and celebrate an evening of awe and wonder. Agency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 26, 2026 Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Faerie Trail CaretakerWe will reach out with additional information. Our Faerie Trail Caretakers are special helpers that make our faerie trail kept looking nice and whimsical, and provide our visitors with a fun passive exhibit to enjoy. We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping care for our Faerie trail. Volunteers will be asked to use their artistic and craft skills to maintain this creative exhibit while making sure the fae folk are happy with their forest community. This can be a fun opportunity for families, teens, or adults young or old! Training will be provided. Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays for 2 hours between 10am-2pm Age: All ages. Under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian Minimum Requirement: ideally 3 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center We will reach out with additional information. Our Faerie Trail Caretakers are special helpers that make our faerie trail kept looking nice and whimsical, and provide our visitors with a fun passive exhibit to enjoy. We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping care for our Faerie trail. Volunteers will be asked to use their artistic and craft skills to maintain this creative exhibit while making sure the fae folk are happy with their forest community. This can be a fun opportunity for families, teens, or adults young or old! Training will be provided. Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays for 2 hours between 10am-2pm Age: All ages. Under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian Minimum Requirement: ideally 3 month commitmentAgency: Tenafly Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07670 Allow Groups: No |
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: 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 |