Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Barnet Fire & Rescue (BFR) is seeking individuals who are interested in making a difference in their community. We are looking for volunteers to fill the positions of Firefighters, EMR,s and EMT's. BRF serves the Town of Barnet VT, which includes the villages of: Passumpsic, East Barnet, Barnet, McIndoe Falls, and West Barnet. In addition we are members of the Twin State Mutual Aid Fire Association which provides mutual aid service to 25 departments on the Vt and NH border. BFR operates out of one station with 4 pieces of apparatus and responds to approximately 150 incidents per year with medical and motor vehicle accidents making up the majority of responses. Volunteers receive an annual stipend from the Town of Barnet for actual time spent on responses. The Town of Barnet also provides for Workers Compensation Insurance and a supplemental Accident and Sickness policy that covers all department activities. | Requirements: No previous experience required. Training will be provided by Barnet Fire & Rescue Be a resident of the Town of Barnet VT. A resident of an adjacent town may be considered on an individual basis. Current drivers license and clean driving record required. Pass a background check. Available Tuesday nights for trainings depending on position. | Categories: Firefighter, Community Education, EMT

The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is looking for additional members to join the team and help serve and protect the Waterford Community. We have many opportunities for community members to be involved. Please reach out today to see how you can make a difference in our small town. | Requirements: Resident of Waterford VT or adjoining town. Cadets must be at least 16 years of age. Active members must be at least 18 or older. We offer paid training programs Firefighter and EMT certifications. | Categories: Department Support, Community Education, Fundraising, EMT, Firefighter, Junior Members

Assist in packing holiday care packages for troops in combat zones. Volunteers will help organize, pack, and prepare packages for shipment. This event is a community effort to support our military personnel overseas.

Adoption counselors screen prospective adopters, fill out necessary paperwork, and finalize adoptions. They perform the same duties as adoption shift volunteers but with additional responsibilities.

Volunteers in the morning shift clean each cat’s cage, including food dishes, litter boxes, and bedding. They feed and medicate cats as instructed and monitor playtime, as well as perform general cleaning tasks such as laundry and floor cleaning.

Adoption shift volunteers open the shelter to the public, assist in matching adopters with cats, provide information on the adoption process, and monitor playtime. Good communication skills are needed.

Evening volunteers feed and medicate cats according to their needs, scoop litter boxes, and clean as necessary. They also monitor playtime, ensuring the cats are comfortable and cared for.

Volunteers are needed to help with morning cleaning and feeding of cats and kittens. This includes spending time with the animals and ensuring their environment is clean and comfortable. Volunteers are asked to commit a few hours 1-2 days a week.

Volunteers assist at Spay/Neuter and Vaccination clinics by greeting clients, completing paperwork, and taking payments. This helps keep the clinics low-cost and accessible to the community.

Foster volunteers provide temporary homes for cats and kittens, offering love, training, and care. SCAR provides basic supplies and veterinary care, while foster families prepare the animals for adoption.

Volunteers help by preparing newsletters for mailing, advocating for SCAR at town meetings, putting up posters, and collecting signatures for petitions to support SCAR's initiatives.

The Lyndonville Fire Department is seeking individual that are interested in serving their community as a firefighter. We meet at the fire house every Thursday at 6pm, so please stop by if your interested in becoming a firefighter. | Requirements: The Lyndonville fire department will be hosting a Firefighter 1&2 course this fall (September 2016), we require this class to be completed within your 1st or 2nd of becoming a member, making this a great time to join. | Categories: Firefighter

As a volunteer, you would provide a rescue dog with much-needed love and attention, helping to prepare them for a smooth transition into a permanent home. Volunteers can also contribute by donating their talents in various ways.