Public Advisory Boards, Commissions & Councils
The Department of Human Services is fortunate to have many volunteer-driven boards and commissions providing advice, guidance and expertise in a variety of critical areas. Volunteers of all backgrounds, beliefs and experience help us better understand the real-world impact of our programs in the community. The volunteers who serve with these boards and commissions are a valuable part of the Human Services team. The feedback from the individuals with lived experience, family members, stakeholders, and experts who serve on these boards help the Department refine and build the vital programs and initiatives Human Services provides to the residents of New Jersey. Individuals appointed to Human Services boards and commissions serve without compensation.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send a cover letter, recent resume/CV and your contact information (including full name; mailing address with town, state, zip code; email address and phone number) by email to boards@dhs.nj.gov. You may also mail your information to:
Department of Human Services
Office of Appointments, Boards and Commissions
222 South Warren Street
P.O. Box 700
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0700
Below is a partial list of groups advising the Department of Human Services:
Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Age-Friendly Advisory Council Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Commodities and Services Council
Community Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board
Drug Utilization Review Board
Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma
Governor's Council on the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities
Hunterdon Developmental Center Board of Trustees
Interagency Council on Osteoporosis
Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
New Jersey Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury
New Jersey Caregiver Task Force
New Lisbon Developmental Center Board of Trustees
Vineland Developmental Center Board of Trustees
Woodbine Developmental Center Board of Trustees
