Q. What is the Wildlife Conservation Corps?
The Wildlife Conservation Corps is one of the three volunteer units administered by the New Jersey DEP’s Fish and Wildlife Program. Volunteer Wildlife Conservation Corps members work with regular full-time Fish and Wildlife staff members such as wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians.

Q. Who can become a member of the Wildlife Conservation Corps?
Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and who is willing to devote volunteer time to the various programs of wildlife management and research can become a member. Wildlife Conservation Corps members must be able to provide their own transportation to their assigned work unit. Volunteers usually report for duty to a Fish and Wildlife field office. However, when involved in field activities, you may be asked to report to a study site. Volunteers are needed throughout the state, therefore volunteers may find a greater variety of activities outside their home county.

Q. When are volunteers needed?
Wildlife Conservation Corps volunteers are needed throughout the year for a variety of projects. However, the greatest number of opportunities for volunteers take place during the regular work week, usually during the normal working day. Fish and Wildlife will do its utmost to provide opportunities to volunteers with limited available time.

WCC volunteers performing any number of hours of service each year must submit monthly time sheets. WCC members, while serving as volunteers, are considered representatives of the NJDEP Fish and Wildlife and are expected to conduct themselves in the same manner as full-time employees.

Q. As a WCC volunteer, what is expected of me?
While You Volunteer…
✓ Consider your assignment a serious professional commitment and view the position as valid and important
✓ Be aware of and abide by the policies and procedures of NJDEP Fish & Wildlife
✓ Participate fully in any training and meetings associated with the volunteer project
✓ Dress in an appropriate and professional manner for the position assigned
✓ Follow the volunteer assignment and accept supervision
✓ Work towards the betterment of NJDEP Fish & Wildlife and not for personal gain

Q. How do I apply to become a Wildlife Conservation Corps volunteer?
Print out and complete the application form (pdf, 825kb) and mail it to:

NJDEP Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Conservation Corps
26 Rt. 173 West
Hampton, NJ 08827
908-735-7040

Your application will be processed and you will be contacted by a representative of the Fish and Wildlife who can answer any questions you may have.