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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. If you do not have this certificaton, follow the link below to sign up for a course.  Once you sign up for a course, please forward confirmation to Brad Davis: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Paid for by Volunteer)

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!

October 4th: Movie Night & Pumpkin Painting

October 5th: Rose Checchio Walk to Wipeout Breast Cancer

October 6th: Scotch Plains Day

October 17th: Diwali (Rain Date: October 24th)

October 19th: Howl-o-Ween (Rain Date: October 20th)

October 26th: Trunk or Treat (Rain Date: October 27th)

December 8th: Holiday Celebration

December 29th: Menorah Lighting

CLICK HERE to volunteer for an upcoming event

Please email Dan Hesse for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.