Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Cedar Run has built a reputation as one of New Jersey’s most beloved wildlife refuges, blending rehabilitation, education, and conservation into one deeply purposeful place.

The refuge is tucked into the Pinelands, which gives it an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the state.

There is a particular kind of stillness out there that makes the work feel both grounded and important.

Volunteers assist in the wildlife hospital, helping care for injured and orphaned animals under the supervision of trained rehabilitators. Support roles in education programs and general refuge operations are also available.

The variety of tasks means there is almost always a way to contribute that matches your interests and schedule.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and a one-time application fee covers administrative and background check costs. Internships are available for those seeking deeper, hands-on experience in rehabilitation, education, conservation, or even social media.

Cedar Run educates thousands of schoolchildren every year through field trips, assemblies, and summer camps.

The chance to be part of that educational pipeline, even indirectly, is genuinely motivating. Animals that pass through the refuge carry a story, and volunteers become part of that story.

Address: 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford, NJ 08055.