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Eco Fair @ 10:00am ET
by Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Eco Fair 2026Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or ShineFree Admission! In partnership with the Authority of Cumberland County, WheatonArts presents the 19th annual ECO Fair, a FREE Family Day event inspired by natural and artful living! ECO Fair, a campus-wide event, features local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners with...

We invite volunteers to lend a hand at our first event of the 2026 season, Eco Fair! Various shifts and activities are available. Volunteers can choose to assist with (please list your preferred area in the Additional Notes field):  Children's ar...

We invite volunteers to lend a hand at our first event of the 2026 season, Eco Fair! Various shifts and activities are available. Volunteers can choose to assist with (please list your preferred area in the Additional Notes field):  Children's ar...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

2026 Mother's Day Weekend Arts Retreat @ 6:00pm ET
by Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Perfect for caregivers and kiddos who want to spend Mothers Day Weekend creating art together, building relationships, and having fun! The overnight experience includes arts workshops in different disciplines including visual arts, music, writing, and movement; overnight accommodations; Saturday lunch and dinner; a campfire and special snack; late ...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping with the weekend. You can assist by helping to prep and set up spaces. Additional assistance i...

Paint. Eat. Give Back. @ 5:00pm ET
by Wonder For All Arts Foundation

Enjoy a guided, step-by-step painting experience with a selection of hor d’oevres, small plates, and sweet treats, all while helping bring a permanent community mural to life.No experience needed. Just come ready to create and connect!WonderForAll.org/paintnight

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping Chef Randy in the kitchen. You can assist by helping to prep and serve meals as well as set up...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping our teaching artists in workshops. One should be able to move about setting items out on the t...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping Chef Randy in the kitchen. You can assist by helping to prep and serve meals as well as set up...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping our teaching artists in workshops. One should be able to move about setting items out on the t...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping Chef Randy in the kitchen. You can assist by helping to prep and serve meals as well as set up...

Friends who wish to attend the daily workshops at Appel Farm's Mother's Day Weekend Art Retreat for free can donate a four-hour shift time towards helping with the weekend. This position is on Sunday for helping with the brunch, assisting guests as ...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Help Build A Healing Garden for Someone Facing Cancer @ 11:00am ET
by Flower Power, Inc.

We need your help building a garden where Melissa can grow fresh veggies and find strength through nature as she recovers from cancer. 

Join Flower Power, Inc. to help build a healing vegetable garden for Melissa as she recovers from cancer treatment. Volunteers will assist with raised beds, planting, mulch, and garden setup so she can grow fresh food, restore wellness, and experienc...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Tutor Training Workshop @ 6:00pm ET
by Literacy Volunteers of America, Essex and Passaic Counties

Become a volunteer literacy tutor by registering for our virtual tutor training course and then teach students in-person or via distance learning. This opportunity is for local residents of Essex and Passaic Counties or others with a high school diploma that can meet in-person in these counties.Online Training (sponsored by LNJ) Platform: Zoom Wedn...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

Join us in sorting and distributing food items at our Perfecting Plaza food pantry. Help ensure that individuals and families in need receive the essential resources they require.Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to serve with us.Please sign u...

WheatonARTS Day @ 10:00am ET
by Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

WheatonARTS Day Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This new event offers visitors of all ages the chance to explore, experience, create, and celebrate across WheatonArts’ 45-acre campus. The event is dedicated to WheatonArts’ mission to engage artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity. WheatonArt’s Resident and Regio...

2026 South Jersey Arts Fest @ 10:00am ET
by Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Celebrate the arts with live music, food and drink, craft vendors, and art-making! People of all ages are welcome to this FREE event! The day will include live music on the Grove Stage including Anthony West, Cooperstommp, Planette Automatic, and the Bushwackers Drum Corps; art making workshops by Appel Farm's visual arts teaching artists; hand...

Assisting coordinator with food truck and craft vendor check-in and check-out. Must be able to walk various distances. This position requires ability to be on your feet and be able to direct vendors to their booth site. Good walking shoes and layered...

These positions will assist the stage manager by unloading/reloading musical instruments and speakers from golf carts or trucks. Stage crew need to be flexible, kind, caring and listen to directions to ensure that equipment is handled correctly to pr...

Assisting parking coordinator with directing guests to parking spots. This position requires ability to be on your feet. Good walking shoes, layered clothing and sun screen/hats advised.Groups welcome! Business-Led Volunteer ...