Volunteer
Join Our Dedicated Crew of Volunteers
Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s many projects would not be nearly as successful without the help from dedicated volunteers throughout the state. From assisting with road closures to help amphibians safely crossroads, helping to fence beach-nesting bird habitat, listening for frog and toad calls, monitoring American kestrel nest boxes, counting bats, and installing and repairing osprey nesting platforms, you can support us and help to conserve and monitor New Jersey’s rare wildlife.
Most of our volunteer opportunities offer chances to get hands-on experience with wildlife management techniques in the habitat where these rare species exist. You will discover that New Jersey is an amazing state that is rich in biodiversity. You may also meet other like-minded individuals who are passionate about wildlife conservation and love to get outdoors!
Volunteer Opportunities
We appreciate everyone’s response to our call for volunteers to assist with our wildlife conservation efforts in New Jersey! Below are current volunteer opportunities.
Short-term shorebird steward
Stewards are needed to help protect critical shorebird foraging beaches along the Delaware Bay in Cape May and Cumberland Counties. Stewards educate beach goers as to the importance of the beaches to both horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds.
When: 5/9/2026 to 5/25/2026
Three shifts are available daily: 6am-10am, 10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm
Where: Beaches in Cape May County from Reed’s Beach south to the Villas, Fortescue + Thompson’s beach in Cumberland County.
A $10 hourly stipend is available.
For more information and to apply, please email Larissa Smith: Larissa.Smith@conservewildlifenj.org
Osprey Nest Monitoring
Please use form below to sign up to attend an information session and training.
New Jersey Osprey Project // Volunteer Nest Monitoring Form
This form is for volunteers to sign up to learn more about monitoring osprey nests in New Jersey.
