Are you ready for a change of pace in your life? Have you ever wondered what it is like to fight a fire, secure a vehicle accident, or provide patient care during a medical emergency? Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Georges County, Maryland is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMTs. We welcome people with or without prior firefighting experience. Beltsville VFD responds to thousands of calls for service each year and is located in Northern Prince Georges County. We are located near several colleges including the University of Maryland and Bowie State University. There are also many local businesses in the area that are hiring. The area is very diverse and provides for a unique experience. Do you live in another state besides Maryland, or in an area not near Beltsville? No problem. We have a live-in firefighter/EMT program with immediate openings available. Becoming a live-in firefighter/EMT is a great way to get experience in the fire department. All of our bunk rooms are individual, dorm-style, bunk rooms. In exchange for a place to live, you will be required to respond on emergency calls while you are at the station and perform basic station maintenance duties. | Requirements: Basic Requirements for Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs - Be 16 years old - Pass a background check - Pass a physical exam - Attend VRS ( Volunteer Recruit School) > 3 day class to give insight on the Prince George’s County Fire & EMS Department - Complete Firefighter I training (provided Free through Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute) - Complete EMT Training (provided Free through Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute) | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department is actively recruiting EMS only members. EMTs at Beltsville VFD staff our ambulance and provide emergency medical care to patients. EMTs are also responsible for maintaining and stocking EMS equipment as well as writing patient care reports. No prior experience? No problem. Maryland EMT training is provided for free through the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. Graduates of the program gradate as a Nationally Registered EMT which is what many career fire departments look for when they are hiring. Are you an EMT in another state but looking for a place to get more experience? Beltsville has to EMS units that respond to almost five thousand calls per year. Calls range from BLS emergencies such as sick people, to gunshot wounds, to vehicular trauma and anything in between. To acquire a Maryland State EMT card, you will simply need to take a 24 hour Maryland EMT refresher course and take the Maryland BLS protocol test at the end of the course. From there, you will enter our in-station probationary EMT training that will familiarize you with our SOP's. We have a solid group of EMS members that are willing to help new EMTs train and learn the trade. Live-in positions are also available. Visit our website at www.beltsvillevfd.com/content/recruit for more info. | Requirements: - Must be 16 years old - Pass a background check - Pass a physical exam - Attend VRS ( Volunteer Recruit School) > 3 day class to give insight on the Prince George’s County Fire & EMS Department - Complete EMT Training | Categories: EMT

Create and post content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Responsibilities include handling intake paperwork, making follow-up calls/emails, and writing articles for publication.

Assist with trapping and transporting cats to and from surgery clinics and overnight locations. Responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, and delivering traps.

Engage in fundraising activities, including grant writing, event planning, and securing corporate sponsorships to support the organization's mission.

Foster and care for adult cats and kittens, including feeding and monitoring free-roaming cats. Volunteers may also fill in for caregivers during their vacations.

Arbor Ridge Volunteers are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents at Arbor Ridge Continuing Care. Volunteers can participate in individual activities such as visiting, reading, and playing games, or group activities like leading support groups, playing instruments, and organizing social events.

The Performing Arts Council produces live, professional entertainment for Riderwood audiences. Members help bring great entertainment to the community by organizing events and managing performances in various series throughout the year.

Deliver meals and friendly greetings to homebound seniors. This involves picking up meals at the HQ and delivering them along a pre-determined route directly to the homes of several seniors in your area.

Engage in social outreach activities including events, social media, and community engagement to promote the organization's mission.

Assist in writing grants and researching funding opportunities to support the organization's mission and operations.

Assist in packing meals for delivery to seniors. Volunteers help ensure meals are prepared and packed efficiently for distribution.

Join the Greenbelt Farmers Market board to contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes that keep the market vital. This longer-term volunteer position requires commitment and collaboration with other board members.

Volunteers are needed to manage the information booth during market days, providing assistance and information to visitors. This role is crucial for maintaining the market's operations and ensuring a positive experience for attendees.

As a Maryland 4-H volunteer, you will be a teacher, leader, mentor, and role model for Maryland youth. You will design informal and fun learning experiences to motivate 4-H members to excel.

The Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a busy department in the heart of Prince George's County, MD near the University of Maryland . We provide training, gear, and support to succeed. We want and need candidates with a variety of work history, education, training, and skillsets. Life experience is what you bring to the table and we welcome people from a variety of backgrounds. Volunteering in the fire department is a unique experience that can be as rewarding and educational as you choose to make it. Motivation, dedication, and professionalism are qualities that successful volunteers must possess. Members of the Berwyn Heights VFD not only possess these qualities but are continuously seeking to further their knowledge and skills as well. Once a member has attained specific levels of training and experience, they are eligible to participate in any and all of the duties and functions of a Firefighter/EMT. Some of the general duties that one could expect to perform as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT include: Fire suppression Rescue of victims trapped by fire or motor vehicle accident Treatment and transport of victims experiencing medical or traumatic emergencies Driving and maintaining emergency vehicles Providing various public assistance, inspection, investigation and educational services We look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed as a member of our dynamic and growing organization. | Requirements: At least 16 years of age No previous training required (except for Bunkroom Live-In Program) Be able to pass criminal background check conducted by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Be able to pass a medical physical conducted by PGFD contracted representative Completion of Volunteer Recruit School (includes CPR and Infectious Control) Completion of Firefighter I or Maryland EMT-B within 18 months of membership and both within 36 months (except EMS-only and Administrative members) Participation in the duty shift program (minimum of two shifts per month) to ensure station staffing Participation in Annual Spring Clean Up Participation in two shifts during Christmas Tree Sales | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Volunteers are needed to help propagate and grow native plants, save open-pollinated seeds, and establish seed exchange libraries. This initiative aims to foster seed literacy and promote local food security.

Join the Earth Squad to practice stewardship for the Three Sisters Gardens and Food Forest. Volunteers participate in co-learning, tutoring, and mentoring activities at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center and Gardens.

Work with CHEARS volunteers to demonstrate sustainable growing practices and healthy food options for a healthier watershed. Contact Carolyn Lambright-Davis, Maggie Cahalan, or Jenifer Dudley for more information.

Whether you are already a member of the community, or a university student looking for some life experience outside of the classroom, the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is always on the look out for dedicated individuals eager to help the community as well as themselves. Located in the city of Greenbelt's historic downtown, the firehouse sits less than four miles from the University of Maryland, and just six miles from the East border of Washington, D.C. We are situated just one mile from both the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Interstate 495, and just two miles from the Greenbelt Metro Station. Volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians respond to emergency calls every night of the week in this suburban sprawl of the Nation's Capital. Some members decide to live at the station, running calls for their rent. Others dedicate two nights a month to be on a Duty Crew. Volunteers receive FREE training to become certified firefighters and/or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), are issued equipment with NO out-of-pocket expenses, and are eligible for many long-term rewards for their service. If you are interested in becoming a part of this one-of-kind experience, please send us an email at info@engine35.com. | Requirements: In order to become a Firefighter or Emergency Medical Services Provider you must: · Be at least 16 years old · Submit to and pass a background investigation · Pass a medical/physical examination, including drug screening | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, EMT