WARREN COUNTY, NJ – April is National Volunteer Month and the Warren County Board of County Commissioners expressed their deepest gratitude to all the amazing volunteers who make the community a better place to live and work.
Whether it’s helping those in need; supporting residents with disabilities; working with children, students, or the elderly; or contributing to the arts, recreation, and cultural activities, Warren County volunteers are truly one of our most valuable resources, the commissioners said.
National Volunteer Month aims to recognize and honor those volunteering, giving their time, and serving others in their communities while also raising awareness about the importance of volunteerism to inspire more people to get involve in service activities. National Volunteer Month serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the significant role that volunteers play in building stronger, more resilient communities.
Warren County is fortunate to have many volunteers who tirelessly devote their time, skills, and resources to causes that benefit the greater good, embodying the essence of civic responsibility and the spirit of service, enriching the lives of individuals and our communities across the county, the commissioners said.
This year, the Warren County Board of County Commissioners specifically recognized the many volunteers who help care for the county’s ten parks, which are comprised of more than 2,500 acres of parkland, and the three museums operated by the county.
The preservation and maintenance of the county parks and museums require tireless dedication, passion, and stewardship. The volunteers serve as guardians of the natural and cultural heritage, undertaking a multitude of tasks, including trail maintenance, gardening, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, historical research, artifact conservation, creating exhibits, leading tours, repairing historic structures, and educating visitors, the commissioners said.
The invaluable contributions of volunteers, who generously donate their time, energy, and expertise, are essential to the conservation of our treasured natural and historic sites and their unwavering commitment and selfless service helps to ensure that our parks and museums remain available for current and future generations to enjoy, the commissioners said.
Warren County Commissioners James R. Kern III, Jason J. Sarnoski, and Lori Ciesla Saturday attended the annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch for the county’s parks and museum volunteers to thank them for their work and present Beth Hehn, the Chair of the Warren County Parks Foundation, with a proclamation naming April Volunteer Month in Warren County.
“Please take a moment to thank those you know who volunteer to make our communities better,” the commissioners said.
To find out how you can get involved and to download the volunteer application, click here.
