Volunteer with the Sierra Club here in New Jersey!
We have a place for you, no matter what you’re skills or interests! We’re always looking for people to help with conservation, organizing, and activism, as well as volunteers to lead outings and hikes. We need help with fundraising, writing and research. We can use energetic volunteers who want to learn about and work on issues from wind and solar power to land conservation, from clean air and water issues to transportation, green infrastructure, and more.
What’s your passion? Reach out and we’ll talk! Contact Chapter Chair Richard Isaac 973-716-0297, risaacx@aol.com
State-Level Opportunities
Group Co-Chair for the Central Jersey Group (
As co-chairs are the official spokespeople for their groups, they must expect to be asked about a range of national, regional, and local issues, and should over time develop (with assistance from the Chapter Chair, the other Co-Chair, and others in the Group a working knowledge of Club policy on those issues (where there is an official Club position), as well as a general understanding of the issues.
Along with the other co-chair, the co-chair is responsible for:
The smooth functioning of the group in fulfilling the Club's overall conservation goals.
To maintain channels of communications within the organization so that ideas and resources are available when needed, the two co-chairs should:
- Delegate authority to assist in performing group functions.
- Identify the right person for a particular job and enlist his/her help.
- Follow up to see that the jobs are done adequately.
Individuals interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity should contact NJ Chapter Chair Richard Isaac, at risaacx@aol.com and/or (H) 973-716-0297.
Offshore Wind Committee Co-Chair – We are seeking a Sierra Club volunteer who is passionate about renewable energy to work with current Chair Denise Brush as Co-Chair of the Offshore Wind Committee. Our monthly Zoom meetings are only the beginning – offshore wind advocacy is a fast-paced space where events happen every week. You would work collaboratively with chapter and regional staff as well as two coalitions of environmental and labor activists. Organizing and leadership skills are a plus, but free time and energy are critical. If you’re interested, please contact Denise at offshore@newjersey.sierraclub.org.
Youth Committee Member – The youth committee was founded in 2022 and the current Co-Chairs are Syona Gupta and Shirin Sood. They currently lead the team of about 8-10 dedicated high school students from across the state on various projects. Their past projects have been with 100% Clean Energy, Offshore Wind, and Green Amendment policies, as well as understanding the Environmental Justice perspective with these issues. They are also closely working with the Offshore Wind Committee as well as with 100% Clean Energy by doing phone banking and letter writing to legislators. They are moving towards working with Zero Waste projects and advocating for policies including extended producer responsibility (EPR), which assigns producers greater responsibility for the end-of-life management of the products they introduce to the market and encourages innovations in product design.
In the past the committee has worked on analyzing NJ environmental bills and advocacy article projects, and would like to take up other projects including a Youth Committee Podcast. As we are always looking to invite other youth to our committee, please feel free to contact Shirin Sood at shirin.sood101@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) Leaders - ICO is dedicated to providing safe and fun wilderness trips for children and teenagers with limited access to the outdoors. We’re looking for volunteer leaders who will help us to facilitate, lead, and promote events that will educate and foster a love of nature and the outdoors for youth in New Jersey who may not otherwise have the opportunity or the means. The program works to reduce barriers by providing gear, transportation, trip fees, and leaders to create opportunities to explore, enjoy, and advocate for nature. These activities include day hikes, backpacking, camping, kayaking, and educational programs. Visit the NJ Chapter ICO page. To volunteer, contact Oscar Nazar, chair.njico.sierraclub@gmail.com.
Marketing and Ad Sales –The Jersey Sierran, our quarterly newsletter, is looking for a volunteer with marketing expertise to help us sell ads in the newsletter. Developing a stream of ad revenue is essential to support Club activities and offset the cost of producing the newsletter. Your involvement will help achieve critical goals for a sustainable and better-quality way of life in New Jersey. If you’re willing to help, please contact Tony Hagen, editor@newjersey.sierraclub.org.
Legal Research – As the Chapter is very much involved in advocacy, including the implementation of New Jersey’s laws, rules and regulations, as well as work on both proposed and introduced legislative bills, it needs an individual to help with legal research and interpretation of New Jersey’s environmental statutes and the Administrative Code. If you’re interested to learn more, please contact Richard Isaac, richard.isaac@sierra.club.org.
Video Production – Would you like to work on producing video to help spread our message? Video volunteers will work under an experienced video producer to create shareable videos. Subjects include outings and hikes, events, activism, issue “explainers,” and more. Good ideas, self-motivation and willingness to learn are more important than experience. Your work can increase awareness of climate, environmental, and environmental justice issues, promote the natural beauty of our state, and encourage others to join us! Contact Judy Minot, secretary@newjersey.sierraclub.org.
Environmental and Social Justice Committee – We are working to promote social, racial and economic justice for impoverished and overburdened communities throughout New Jersey. To do so, we are building working relationships with other community leaders and grassroots organizations and collaborate on our ideals, knowledge, expertise, resources and collective opportunities. Join us as we work to support these communities in their efforts to achieve equality and equity so they can live in an environment free from environmental racism, social injustice, climate injustice, economic injustice and discrimination. Read more about our work. To join us, please contact Renée Pollard, rpollard16@comcast.net.
Opportunities to Make a Difference
PhoneBank Volunteers - Are you passionate about clean energy and fighting climate change? Join the NJ Sierra Club Phone Banking Team to call on our Legislators to get 100% clean energy by 2035 across the finish line this year!
Our first phone banking session will be May 13th, with more sessions every few weeks throughout the summer. Join us by reaching out to Senior Field Organizer Tiziana Bottino at tiziana.bottino@sierraclub.org.
Join the NJ Chapter Offshore Wind Committee - Calling all volunteers! We need you to help us advance the responsible and equitable build-out of offshore wind in New Jersey!
Offshore wind is New Jersey's greatest climate solution, will create thousands of good-paying green jobs, clean our air, and power our homes. We need YOU to show that New Jerseyans want clean energy and offshore wind in our state. Join our Offshore Wind Committee to learn more about what you can do to further our clean energy transition.
To join, please contact Senior Field Organizer Tiziana Bottino at tiziana.bottino@sierraclub.org or NJ Communications Coordinator Jackie Greger at jackie.greger@sierraclub.org.
Opportunities with Local Groups/Sections
To find out about volunteer opportunities in our Local Groups and Sections, contact your local group directly, see the listing of Volunteer Opportunities in the sidebar of this page, visit the Sierra Club's Volunteer Connection page, or see the most recent issue of The Jersey Sierran.