The Delaware Estuary needs your stewardship.
The A.J. Meerwald needs your commitment.
Your involvement can help make the difference for future generations.
(And you can have a lot of fun while doing it!)

 

 
What's Happening Right Now?
Call the Volunteer Information Hotline (at 856-785-2060 extension 111)

 

Schooner & Port Maintenance Ongoing

New Volunteers Needed and Welcomed!

Many hands make light work! And, there is a lot to do year 'round to maintain the MEERWALD and her homeport — carpentry, painting, ropework, rigging, plumbing, electrical and more! Skilled or unskilled. We will train.

Lend a hand by joining us daily except Sunday. Contact Jesse Briggs, 856-785-2060, ext. 129


Welcome aboard!

BE A PART OF THE CREW!

On the Schooner

  • Help sail the schooner
  • Teach the onboard classes
  • Winter maintenance


    • Educational

  • Develop curriculum
  • Research estuarine issues
  • Conduct oral histories
  • Conduct research on internet


    • In the Museum

  • Assist with cataloguing artifacts
  • Staff the museum during public hours


    • At the Office

  • Help lead field trips to wetlands or South Jersey maritime industries
  • Help plan and implement special events like Delaware Bay Days
  • Perform data entry
  • Prepare bulk mailings
  • Respond to informational requests
  • Assist with grant writing
  • Catalog periodicals and books for resource center


    • With Friends

  • Maintain membership or volunteer records
  • Share your expertise at membership meetings
  • Solicit equipment and monetary donations
  • Assist in public relations and marketing
  • Handy work including carpentry, painting, gardening, ect...
    • Page updated: January 10, 2008