• Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver noon-time meals to homebound, elderly or disabled residents in Hunterdon County, Mon-Fri. They also need volunteers to assist the part-time staff in packing meals and to serve as board members. Anyone interested in Volunteering should call 908-735-8332.
• South Branch Watershed Association needs volunteers to clean-up the South Branch of the Raritan River. For more information call 782-0422 or 236-7111, M-W-F, from 10AM-3PM.
• The Hunterdon County Animal Shelter in Holland Township is in need of dedicated volunteers to help with all aspects of day-to-day operations. Dedicated people are wanted to walk dogs on a regular basis, socializing with cats, fundraising, promoting the shelter, clerical work, recruiting volunteers, basic training of dogs and general cleaning. For more information call 908-996-2525 between 10AM-3PM on Mon.-Sun.
• The Hunterdon Museum of Art in Clinton, NJ has several openings for regular museum volunteers. Museum Shop, Reception, and Clerical part-time and full-time positions are available. Working as a Museum volunteer is a wonderful way to meet people, to go behind the scenes, and to contribute to the community by helping a non-profit organization. No art background is necessary. The non-profit Hunterdon Museum of Art was founded in 1952 and is housed in a renovated 1836 stone mill on the South Branch of the Raritan River in Clinton, New Jersey. It is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Buildings. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11am “ 5 pm. Please call the Museum at (908) 735-8415 ext. 14 for more information about volunteer work. 
• Do you have maternity clothes you no longer need? The Hunterdon County Public Health Nursing and Education Office is seeking maternity clothing for the clients of its Improved Pregnancy Outcome program. This program is geared towards women in high-risk pregnancies, provides essential pre-natal education and counseling and ensures access to quality pre-natal care. Their office is located in Raritan Township. Clothing deliveries can be coordinated by calling the office at 908-806-4570.
• First Book is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing new books to disadvantaged children participating in existing community-based programs. First Book Hunterdon County’s goal is to help bring the power of books and reading to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. If you are interested in being involved with First Book, receiving more information, applying for books, or making a donation, call 908-782-8183.
• Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center, located in Oldwick, NJ provides equine assisted activities to children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Volunteeers at SHHRC work closely with the staff to form a team that is vital to the success of our program. Volunteers 14 years of age or older attend an orientation/training session which will prepare them to groom and tack the horses prior to lessons, and lead the horse or sidewalk the rider during lessons. Please contact Carol Ferris @ 908-439-9636 for additional information.
• The Good News Home for Women is a nonprofit, Christian residential rehabilitation center for women who want to recover from their alcohol and drug addictions. We need just some of your time and talents to help support our mission. We are currently seeking volunteers to help with fundraising events (You can even do your work from home). We are also seeking professionals in areas of healthcare, law, accounting and finance, psychology and sociology to serve on our board of trustees. To learn more about us visit our web site at http://www.goodnewshome.org. If you’re interested please contact Jennifer by email at jennifer@goodnewshome.net or by phone at 908-806-7913 Ext 25. Your support will help to make a difference in the shattered lives of women, their families and ultimately all of society.

For more local volunteer opportunities, please visit the United Way of Hunterdon County’s Volunteer Solutions.