Community Corner

5 Ways To Volunteer in Hopatcong

Without dedicated volunteers, it's tough to keep a borough safe and productive.

With the summer comes more energy—you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't agree. And with more energy comes more drive to get things done.

So, remember how you've been meaning to fit some volunteer work into your schedule? Here are a bunch of volunteer opportunities you should know about in Hopatcong. Click each link to learn more.

  1. Ever talk to Fire Chief Mike Rahill about his department? He really knows how to sell it. And why wouldn't he? Rahill believes the fire department promotes a family atmosphere while serving the borough.
  2. Recently, the Scouts went on a clean-up mission, plucking trash from Hopatcong parks and Flora Avenue. The kids do stuff like this nearly every day. That, or they're learning from parents dedicated to showing them essential skills.
  3. You don't hear a lot about the CERT team, mostly because the relatively-quite borough doesn't often have full-scale emergencies. But CERT, run by Steve Millian, is always ready to help in  a pinch, whether its checking on seniors during blackouts or helping secure flooded areas.
  4. Because at a certain age it becomes difficult to go food shopping. Most of us will get to that point someday. Start helping now, build karma for later.
  5. Like CERT, the ambulance squad doesn't get nearly the recognition it deserves. But these volunteers are dedicated to their crafts. And many have created lifelong friendships within the squad.

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