Contact Us:
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
430 Park Avenue
Town Hall, Room 113
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-322-6700 x 223
Volunteer Opportunities
The Recreation Department offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Be sure to check back often!
Senior Services:
Congregant Senior Nutrition Program (Senior Cafe)
- Tuesdays
- Shady Rest Country Club (820 Jerusalem Road)
- Shift Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
CLICK HERE to volunteer to assist with our Senior Cafe service
Please email
Recreational Programs:
3 Steps to Apply as a Volunteer Coach
1. All volunteers are required to fill out an application
2. All volunteers are required to successfully pass a background check. Once your application is reviewed, the Recreation Department will send you a link from Sterling Volunteers which will contain information regarding your required background check. (Paid for by Township)
3. All volunteers are required to have or be willing to obtain a Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic Certification. If you already have this certification, you can upload it on the volunteer form or you can email it directly to Brad Davis:
Certification Objectives:
- helps coaches minimize the risk of injury to young athletes
- provides information about fundamental coaching concepts which enhances volunteer coaches’ effectiveness
- protects volunteer coaches from civil lawsuits
CLICK HERE To learn more about the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic
CLICK HERE to sign up for a course
COACHES NEEDED:
2024 Fall Field Hockey Clinic & League
- Volunteer coaches needed in ALL DIVISIONS
- CLICK HERE to volunteer as a basketball coach this season!
Township Events - SAVE THE DATES!
December 8th: Holiday Celebration
December 29th: Menorah Lighting
CLICK HERE to volunteer for an upcoming event
Please email Dan Hesse for more information:
Recreation Directory
- Community Pass Log-In
- Allied Associations
- Art Programs
- Basketball
- CPR Classes
- Employment Opportunities
- Events
- Field Hockey
- Hip-Hop
- Hockey
- Line Dancing
- Park Projects
- Pickleball
- Recreation Commission
- Seniors Clubs & Services
- Shady Rest Country Club
- Shawnee Skiing & Snowboarding
- Softball
- Summer Camps
- Tennis
- Theatre
- Wrestling
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Volunteer Opportunities
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