Volunteer Opportunities in Monmouth County

Volunteer positions available with Monmouth County Park System

Beach Nesting Bird Monitors (ages 18 & up) - The coastal properties within the Park System often provide habitat for Threatened and Endangered species, especially beach nesting birds. The Park System has opportunities for people to serve as monitors at known nesting sites at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park.

This job provides on-site monitoring of the activity of beach nesting birds, especially Piping Plovers, and interacting with the public using the park providing information on Piping Plovers and discouraging actions which may have a negative impact on the birds and their chicks.

The job will require attending a brief training course provided by experts on Piping Plovers and other beach nesting birds. After completing training, the monitors will participate in a schedule between April 1st and July 15th to assure monitoring coverage, especially during peak summer use and special events such as the Fourth of July celebrations in Long Branch. Techniques for monitoring and suggested equipment will be provided during training. Educational materials will be provided for public information.

Training for the bird monitoring program will be held on Sunday, April 19, 10am - 12pm at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Todd Pover, Beach Nesting Bird Project Manager from NJ Fish & Wildlife, will conduct the workshop.

Please contact Karen Livingstone, Volunteer Coordinator, at 732-842-4000 ext. 4283, or klivings@monmouthcountyparks.com to register for the training.