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The Sourland Conservancy is dedicated to protecting one of New Jersey’s most ecologically significant landscapes.
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Spanning 90 square miles, the Sourland Region provides clean air, carbon storage, and critical habitat for people and wildlife
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Including 57 state-listed threatened and endangered species. Its forests and streams support migratory birds, freshwater ecosystems, and millions of people who rely on its clean water.
Our region has lost more than a million trees due to a single insect, the emerald ash borer.
1,100,000 trees
We’re leading a long-term forest restoration effort—working with both public and private landowners to build a more resilient future.
Whether you're interested in volunteering your time or joining our team professionally
There’s a place for you in this vital work
At the Sourland Conservancy, we value inclusion, respect, knowledge, and diversity, and we welcome individuals of all backgrounds to get involved and help us protect this extraordinary place.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with the Sourland Conservancy is a chance to make a difference, learn new skills, meet great people—and have fun! We offer events and service opportunities throughout the year, and the success of this work depends on passionate volunteers like you.
Please click the box below to share your interests. We’ll contact you when opportunities become available.
Already volunteered? Log your volunteer hours here to help us track and celebrate your impact in the Sourlands.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@sourland.org.
Thank you for helping to Save the Sourlands!
Employment Opportunities
Stewardship Paid Internship
The Sourland Conservancy is seeking part-time Stewardship Interns for Spring and Fall. Each intern will report to the Stewardship Director and be primarily responsible for planting native trees and shrubs and installing deer fencing in the Sourland Mountain Region of Central New Jersey.
To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references combined into one document to Robert Aluck at stewards@sourland.org. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Internships last approximately 12 weeks (250 hours maximum) with flexible start & end dates.
The Sourland Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family status, or veteran status. The Sourland Conservancy values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
