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Fair Lawn Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering can be very rewarding.  You will be able to work with public professionals who are committed to quality and excellence in the delivery of all Borough services.  Volunteering allows the Borough to utilize its citizens in a unique and challenging way. 
 

 Boards, Committees & Commissions

Generally, these groups are staffed by dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for a Board, Committee or Commission, please contact the Municipal Clerk's office for appointment procedures. Any person interested in service on a municipal board, committee or commission shall complete a Volunteer Leadership Form.

Arts Council, Community Relations Committee, Environmental Commission, Garden Committee, Green Team Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Pedestrian Safety Committee, Planning Board, Property Maintenance, Rent Leveling Board, Shade Tree Advisory Committee, Zoning Board

 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Call Emergency Management at 201-794-5390 for additional information. 

 Ambulance Corps

Call 201-797-5321 for more information  |  Member: (16+) 

 Department of Public Works

Call 201-794-5341 for more information  |  Litter Clean Up Program (Outdoors, All Ages) 

 Emergency Management

Call 201-794-5390 for additional information.

 Fire Department

Call 201-794-5389 for information on contacting the firehouse in your neighborhood.  |  Junior Fire Fighter: (Age 16+)  |  Fire Fighter: (18+, live and/or work in Fair Lawn)

 Human Services

Open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm - For more information, email FoodPantry@fairlawn.org or call 201-794-5327. *Parents calling or emailing on behalf of their children will not be considered for a volunteer position. 

  • Food Pantry Organization (Lifting Required, Age 14+)
  • Food Pickup and Delivery (As needed/pre-scheduled, Lifting required, Valid NJ Drivers License)
  • Holiday Food Basket (18+) (November)
  • Holiday Gift Wrapping (18+) (December)

 Police Department

Call the Fair Lawn Police Community Policing Unit at 201-794-5365.

  • Explorers Program (Age 14-21) 
  • Jr. Citizens Police Academy (Age 11-14) (One week summer program)
  • Citizens Police Academy (Age 18+) (Meets once a week for 12 weeks)

 Rescue Squad

Call 201-794-5388 for more information.  |  Rescue Youth Squad (Age 16-17)  |  Rescue Squad (18+)

 Senior Center

Available to High School Students to Adults  |  Call 201-796-1191 for more information

  • Bingo Calling (Sat & Sun Only)
  • Clerical/Receptionist: General clerical and answering phones. 
  • Host or Assist an Activity: Please call the Director to discuss.