Volunteer

Are you a local history lover? Consider volunteering a few hours per month at the Westwood Heritage Society, an all-volunteer organization.

Besides helping the community, studies show that volunteers:

  • are happier, healthier, and live longer
  • establish new social connections and make new friends
  • experience a boost in their mental health
  • increase their self-esteem and confidence
  • learn new professional and leadership skills

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Participate in our Open House Events
  • Conduct public and private tours of our museum
  • Perform research on the rich history of Westwood
  • Develop, design, and curate new exhibits
  • Assist in day-to-day operations of the organization

Stop by the train station on any Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 PM or on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to noon, or write us at westwoodheritagesociety13@gmail.com to see how you can contribute to the Westwood Heritage Society.

Our Mission

The Westwood Heritage Society was established in 1988 as a grass roots volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the hometown history, beauty and spirit of the Borough of Westwood (NJ).

Since its inauguration, the members of the Society have provided leadership for, and contributions to, a number of projects within the community, including:

  • Establishment of the Westwood Museum (located in the Westwood Train Station)
  • Restoration of the town's historic Bandstand (located in Veterans' Memorial Park)
  • Restoration of the town's first Taxi Stand (the borough's Bus Station until August 2008)
  • Veterans Street Flag Project
  • Mayor's Portraits Project
  • Memorial Plaques Project
  • Thurston Onderdonk Collection Project
  • The Declaration of Independence of The United States of America Plaque Project
  • Coordination of the borough's Annual Pride Day
  • Coordination of the borough's Centennial Celebration (1994)
  • Research & writing of the borough's Centennial History Journal
  • Sponsorship of an Annual Antique Fair
  • Sponsorship of an Annual Crafters Fair
  • Awarding of its Community Service Scholarship
  • Production & distribution of a printed version of the Westwood Community Calendar

Get involved

Board Members

Bob Hibler

Jim Gines

Linda Salib

Lee Tremble

KathleenWhalen

George Mulhauser

Peter Meany

Anthony Greco

Lauren Letizia