Volunteer Opportunities

    The WPA is on the search for new leadership. 
    Our founders are stepping down to allow others to create a new vision for the association or continue on the path they forged for the past 11 years. President, Mory Thomas and Secretary, Nick Caballero have a lot to be proud of through their work at the WPA and are ready to pursue new adventures. As sad as we are to learn of this news, we are happy for the work they've done as volunteer community and park stewards. The Heights and Union City are better off for it!  That said, the board of trustees is committed to continuing the mission of the WPA and is actively seeking some passionate community leaders who will take the association on a new path while also filling the needs of the immediate Washington Park neighborhood and the mission of the WPA. We know the work can be easier with a dedicated board, working together for a better park. If you are interested in learning more about joining the executive board or our board of trustees please contact us.
    Elections will be the first Monday in December.
    Once elected the new leadership will spend December-March planning the 2020 programs that support the WPA mission.
    ​Remember, it takes a community of volunteers to create the community you want to live in. Join us! 

    I want to join the WPA and volunteer !

Non-Profit Administrative & Professional Services Help

We are always looking for volunteer services in the following areas: 
General admin, writing/blogging coordinator,, canvasing the neighborhood promoting events and programs, board development, fundraising, marketing strategies, program development, grant writing, photography, press release, mailing list/database management and more...

Earth Mother 4U
SUMMERTIME GARDEN CLUB 

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Starting June through August
To become a volunteer, please come to our gardening sessions and get signed up! Our summer volunteer program maintains all the garden beds planted by WPA since 2008. Work alongside your neighbors over the summer to care for the beds. Activities include weeding, watering, pruning, and mulching. We'll provide garden tools, gloves, soil, and mulch, and train all volunteers in the various tasks. 

Check our Facebook page for the latest news on the Garden Club's location and weather cancellations. A big thank you to our volunteers! Our gardens look great thanks to their efforts. Come join them. No long-term commitment is required. Come when you can.

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM 
MEET IN THE 'DOG RUN' PARK (Palisade and Paterson Plank Road)

Thursdays 6:30-8:30 PM
MEET IN THE LEARNING GARDEN (Paterson Plank Road and Webster)
 
Saturdays 10:00 AM to noon
MEET IN THE TRI-PARK/CHESS TABLE AREA (Paterson Plank Road and Central)

Attend monthly meetings, committee meetings and community meetings:

General Monthly Meetings
We meet every first Monday of the month at:
St. John's Lutheran Church
155 North Street, Jersey City (Parish Hall)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
(corner of North and Summit, parking available in lot, enter on North Street)
Committee work includes the following areas: 
1.      IT & Communication and Social media
2.      Nominating
3.      Park Events and Activities
4.      Arts & Music events
5.      Fundraising & Grant Writing
6.      Building & Zoning community development

Community Meetings:
The WPA hosts or co-host several larger forums, which focusing on various Heights or Hudson County topics that matter to us. These include but are not limited too: Riverview Arts District, Heights development topics, sustainability, candidate forums for elected offices, parking solutions, safety, transportation, and various other focus groups on basic quality of life issues.