5 Amazing Volunteer Organizations In Bernardsville-Bedminster

Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back and get involved in your community. Fortunately for folks in the Bernardsville-Bedminster area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that would love to have your help.

Here are five outstanding volunteer organizations in the Bernardsville-Bedminster area.

1. Bernardsville Library Foundation: The Bernardsville Library Foundation is a source of private funding that allows the Bernardsville Public Library to operate without concern about public funding. As a volunteer, you can join the Board of Trustees, assist with annual events and contribute to marketing and technology efforts. Learn more at bernardsvillelibraryfoundation.org.

2. Great Swamp Watershed Association: This watershed association protects and improves the health and beauty of the Passaic River with initiatives in education, stewardship and advocacy. Volunteers can write blog posts, sample steam water and even create trails. You can also join a volunteer email list to receive updates about new opportunities. Learn more at greatswamp.org.

3. Community in Crisis: Community in Crisis aims to reduce substance abuse and its consequences while promoting healthy lifestyles for those in recovery. Volunteer opportunities include educational and outreach initiatives. Learn more at communityincrisis.org.

4. Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey: While Girls on the Run is not exclusive to Bernardsville-Bedminster, the Central New Jersey chapter has many exciting volunteer opportunities for those looking to inspire young girls to build confidence while promoting physical health and valuable life skills. Volunteers are needed to coach teams, but there are also skill-based volunteer opportunities such as graphic design and photography. Learn more at gotrcnj.org.

5. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: This medical center exceeds the community’s expectations for compassionate care to patients and their families. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks around the center, in particular a “Way-Finder,” a volunteer who will greet and guide patients and visitors to their destination. Learn more at wjbh.org.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Bernardsville-Bedminster that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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