18 and over
People for Animals
Volunteer at the Hillside Clinic and Community Programs
18+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
HillsideNo car needed
Source: People for Animals, checked Aug 12
New Jersey
Volunteer opportunities in Union County
20 listings open to high school students in Union County. Each one shows the minimum age, the hours you earn, the distance, and the schedule.
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Listings in Union County
16 and over
Home for Good Dogs
Dog Rescue Volunteer at Home for Good Dogs
16+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
Berkeley HeightsNo car needed
Source: Home for Good Dogs - About Volunteering, checked Aug 12
13 and over
Clark Public Library
Teen Volunteers at Clark Public Library
13+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingHybrid
ClarkNo car needed
Source: Clark Public Library - Volunteer, checked Aug 12
Age not stated
Union Public Library
VolunTeens at Union Public Library
entering 7th-12th grade in September 2026flexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
UnionNo car needed
Source: Union Public Library - Teen Volunteering Opportunities, checked Aug 12
grades 9-12
Elizabeth Public Library
Teen Volunteers at Elizabeth Public Library
grades 9-12flexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
ElizabethNo car needed
Source: Elizabeth Public Library - Teen Volunteers, checked Aug 12
grades 6-12
Berkeley Heights Public Library
Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Berkeley Heights Public Library
Individuals in grades 6-12flexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
Berkeley HeightsNo car needed
Source: Berkeley Heights Public Library - Teen Volunteer Opportunities, checked Aug 12
Age not stated
Union County 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
4-H Service Club, Union County
8th through 12th gradeflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
WestfieldNo car needed
Source: Union County NJ 4-H - Club List 2026-2027, checked Aug 12
grades 6-12
Scotch Plains Public Library
Teen Volunteers at Scotch Plains Public Library
SPF students entering grades 6-12flexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
Scotch PlainsNo car needed
Source: Scotch Plains Public Library - Teen Volunteers, checked Aug 12
grades 8-12
New Providence Memorial Library
Teen Volunteer Program at New Providence Memorial Library
grades 8-12; some roles grades 9-12flexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
Counts for hoursNew ProvidenceNo car needed
Source: New Providence Memorial Library - Teen Volunteers, checked Aug 12
16 and over
New Providence Rescue Squad (New Providence EMS)
New Providence EMS Cadet Program
16+ years6 hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
New ProvidenceNo car needed
Source: Borough of New Providence, Volunteer, checked Aug 12
14 and over
Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System)
Student Volunteer at Overlook Medical Center
14+ years4 hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
SummitNo car needed
Source: Atlantic Health System, Volunteer Services at Overlook Medical Center, checked Aug 12
14 and over
RWJ University Hospital Rahway
Junior Volunteer Youth Program
14+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
RahwayNo car needed
Source: RWJUH Rahway, Be a Volunteer, checked Aug 12
16 and over
Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad
Volunteer Rescue Squad Member (Age 16 and Up)
16+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
WestfieldNo car needed
Source: Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Join Us, checked Aug 12
15 and over
Children's Specialized Hospital
Activity Connection Volunteer, Mountainside
15+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
MountainsideNo car needed
Source: Children's Specialized Hospital, Community Recreation Volunteer page, checked Aug 12
16 and over
Scotch Plains Rescue Squad
Rescue Squad Cadet Program
16+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
Scotch PlainsNo car needed
Source: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Become a Member, checked Aug 12
Age not stated
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey
Charlotte Shak Kosher Food Pantry Volunteer
Volunteers of all ages are welcome.flexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
ElizabethNo car needed
Source: Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, Volunteer Programs, checked Aug 12
Age not stated
St. Joseph Social Service Center
Saturday Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Age not stated. Ask them before you start.flexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
ElizabethNo car needed
Source: St. Joseph Social Service Center, Volunteer, checked Aug 12
15 and over
Trinitas Regional Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health)
Teen Volunteer Program
15+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftOngoingIn person
ElizabethNo car needed
Source: Trinitas Regional Medical Center, checked Aug 11
13 and over
Bridges Outreach
Street Outreach Runs and Soup Warming
13+ years2 to 4 hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
SummitNo car needed
Source: Bridges Outreach - Volunteer, checked Aug 11
12 and over
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Warehouse Volunteer Shifts, Hillside
12+ yearsflexible hrs per shiftFlexibleIn person
HillsideNo car needed
Source: Community FoodBank of New Jersey (direct site), checked Aug 11