Lend A Hand In Morris Township: Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Near You

The holiday season is about more than lights and celebrations — it’s also a meaningful time to give back and make a difference right here at home. We’ve rounded up a few organizations in and around Morris Township that could use a helping hand this season. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but a starting point — be sure to contact each group directly to learn about their current needs, requirements and how you can best support their efforts.

Eleventh Hour Rescue

Eleventh Hour Rescue, a volunteer-driven no-kill organization based in Morris County, welcomes residents who want to help save the lives of dogs and cats pulled from high-kill shelters. Volunteers can support everything from cat socialization and transport to application processing, fundraising, general cleaning, groundskeeping and event assistance; junior volunteer options are available for those ages 12+.
Learn more: ehrdogs.org

IES Brain Research Foundation

The Irene & Eric Simon (IES) Brain Research Foundation, based in nearby Sparta, advances neuroscience research through fundraising, community outreach and events. As a volunteer, you can help with mailings, securing sponsors, fundraising or lending your professional expertise in areas like marketing, writing or photography.
Learn more: iesbrainresearch.org/volunteers

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity engages local volunteers to build and repair affordable homes while supporting families across Morris County. In addition to construction roles, volunteers can assist at the ReStore, join committees, help with events and provide administrative support.
Learn more: morrishabitat.org/volunteer

Literacy Volunteers of Morris County

Literacy Volunteers of Morris County offers free tutoring to adults who want to strengthen their reading, writing or English-speaking skills, helping learners become more confident employees, parents and community members. Volunteer tutors must be at least 21, fluent in English, comfortable using email and willing to meet with a student in Morris County after completing the required training.
Learn more: lvmorris.org

Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry Network

For more than 25 years, the Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry Network has supported local residents by providing food access, education and resources, and volunteers play a key role in that mission. Current needs include cooking demonstration assistants, bilingual outreach volunteers, education volunteers and home-delivery helpers who can “shop” for clients and deliver groceries once or twice a month.
Learn more: mcifp.org/get-involved/volunteer

Morris County Parks Commission

The Morris County Park Commission invites residents to help care for New Jersey’s largest county park system by volunteering across its 20,000 acres of trails, natural areas, historic sites and education centers. Opportunities range from Adopt-a-Trail projects and horticulture support to historic-site assistance, stewardship work and environmental education programs. Volunteers can view current openings by creating a Better Impact account (links for individual, group and special interest volunteers available via website below).
Learn more: morrisparks.net/care-for-our-parks/volunteer

The Seeing Eye

The Seeing Eye offers several ways to support its guide-dog training mission, from raising puppies through local puppy clubs to participating in Pennies for Puppies®/Dollars for Dogs® school and community drives. Adults 18+ can apply for on-site or remote volunteer roles, which may include administrative support, specialized tasks or limited opportunities involving dog handling at its Morristown, Chester or downtown training facilities.
Learn more: seeingeye.org/you-can-help/volunteer

Whether you volunteer for an hour or all season long, your time can make a real difference right here in Morris Township.

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