Volunteers assist in preparing and serving meals to community members every Wednesday at noon. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, fostering a welcoming environment for all guests.

Manage day-to-day operations in resource rooms and collaborate with building volunteers on various projects. This position requires a commitment of at least one hour a week.

Assist in distributing bags of food to families at our drive-through pick-up or make no-contact deliveries with a partner. This role requires a commitment of at least one hour a month.

Sort donations, help restock supplies, and keep the school resource rooms organized. Volunteers can choose their level of involvement, starting from just one hour a month.

Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; combating and extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Provides information by completing reports. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; studying publications; participating in scheduled drills. Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. | Requirements: No prior Firefighting or medical experience is needed. All training is provided FREE to the member! Lifting, Physical Fitness, Decision Making, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity, Safety Management | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Teens and adults can sign up to help at the library on a limited or regular basis by filling out a Volunteer Application. Volunteers may be called upon for various tasks as needed by the library.

Develop and present an arts or crafts program at the library. Volunteers are encouraged to outline a proposal detailing the art or craft program they could offer to the community.

Join Emily at the library on Tuesday afternoons through August 12th, from 1 PM - 3 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and our community. Each week features a different project, and teens are encouraged to bring their own ideas for collaboration.

Help maintain the health and resilience of the important ecosystems living at the BANC sanctuary. Invasive plants and animals threaten nature’s balance and are a constant and growing challenge.

Help keep the clubhouse gardens amazing by watering, weeding, and installing plants. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and commune with nature.

Help grow and diversify the club by getting to know new and current members through conversations about what is important to them.

The Executive Council oversees the day-to-day operations of BANC. It sets policies and the budget. Become an officer or trustee to help steer BANC into the future.

Help recruit knowledgeable speakers, organize field trips, plan social events, and host gatherings. The Program Committee needs your ideas and energy to keep BANC’s programs of the highest quality possible.

Keeping the sanctuary clubhouse and grounds usable is an ongoing project. Tasks include keeping the mower running, fixing a broken doorknob, and scheduling chimney inspections and gutter cleanings.

Help keep the website up-to-date and useful for anyone looking for information. Assist in informing members and the larger community about upcoming events and other happenings.

The Citizen's Hose Company is currently looking for volunteer firefighters. We are in search of Interior, Exterior and Apparatus Operators. There is no minimum time requirements for these positions and no experience is needed. All training will be provided at no cost to the individual. | Requirements: No minimum time requirements, no previous experience needed. All training will be provided at no cost. | Categories: Firefighter

We are looking for men and women interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter and giving back to their community. We will provide the member with all of the training and equipment needed. | Requirements: You must live or work with-in our response area, Southeast corner of the Town of Perinton, and be in good overall health. Need to pass a medical physical prior to being voted into the department as well as a criminal background check. The member will need to complete Firefighter 1 training within 1 year of joining the department. | Categories: Firefighter

We are always looking for new members to join the ranks of the fire department. We will provide all of the training and equipment to become a fully qualified interior firefighter. Another membership option is to become a Civil Member, no firefighter duties, of the department where you can work on various projects around the department. | Requirements: Any person who is at 18 years of age who lives and/or works within our fire district is eligible to join. Active interior qualified firefighters must: 1) Be at least 18 Years of Age at the time the application is submitted 2) Reside or work with-in the Egypt Fire Protection District 3) Pass both a criminal and arson background investigation 4) Complete the new member interview 5) Pass a firefighter physical and drug screen prior to being voted into the department | Categories: EMT, Fundraising, Department Support, Firefighter

Help plan publicity for Rush Historical Society events and programs, potentially developing a semi-annual newsletter and other outreach materials. Volunteers will work with the Publicity Chair to enhance the society's visibility.

Assist in maintaining content for the society's Facebook and Instagram sites and help manage the website using the Wix platform. Volunteers will work with the Social Media Chair to ensure consistent and engaging online presence.

Help develop the membership process and expand the Rush Historical Society's membership in the town. Volunteers will work under the guidance of the Membership Committee Chair.

Assist the Town Historian in planning the annual tree lighting, caroling, and refreshments at the Udicious Pavilion in December. Volunteers will help organize and execute the event.

Assist in planning programs for the society's membership and the public, including in-person events with outside speakers or virtual programs. Volunteers will support the Program Chair in organizing these events.

We are looking for any and all people interested in volunteering their time and helping out their community. If this sounds like you, or something you might be interested, please give us a call or send us a message on our website and we will reach out. We are always looking for people to join our team! | Requirements: Be willing and able to donate your time to help out the community you live in. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support

Join Color Fairport Green in their mission to promote sustainability in Fairport and Perinton, NY. Volunteers will engage in various climate-related projects and actions, contributing their time, talents, and energy to support environmental initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the Volunteer Firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. | Requirements: ~ Over the age of 18 ~ Reside in the Fairport Fire District ~ Have a valid drivers license | Categories: Firefighter

We are in need of a few good Fire Fighters to fill the above positions. You must be male or female over 18 yoa and live in the Town of Livonia to be a Fire Fighter. You must be at least 14 yoa to be an Explorer. Both memberships require not having a record of any kind. | Requirements: Have the commitment to serve your community, the wish to belong to the brotherhood of Fire Fighters, Have the drive to save lives and property and wish to be involved with a lot of action !!! | Categories: Department Support, Community Education, Fundraising, Firefighter

When you are ready to serve your community, contact the Fire Department find out more information and to complete our membership application. We also welcome anyone from the community to visit us at our drill night on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm. Someone is always on hand to answer questions and help you though the application process. Applicants need to be a resident of the Pittsford Fire District and be at least 18 years of age. For residents under the age of 18, please consider joining our Explorer Post. After submission of the application, an applicant will meet with the Membership Committee. As an applicant, you will be required to pass a background check, a drug test and a physical as part of the application process. All applicants will require approval of the Fire Department and the Fire District for membership. | Requirements: Being a member of the Fire Department is a manageable commitment. Members will be required to meet minimum standards for training, minimum response to emergencies and associated activities such as meetings. Training drills are conducted once a week and Company Meetings are held once a month. All training including initial Firefighter 1 Certification is provided to volunteers at no cost. All equipment, gear and uniforms are provided to all volunteers. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT, Community Education, Fundraising

Volunteers will assist in the operation of the food pantry, helping to distribute food to those in need. Responsibilities include stocking shelves, organizing food items, and assisting clients during pantry hours.

Volunteers in the Book Shoppe Team are responsible for accepting book donations, sorting them, and selling them. The sales support library programs and initiatives.

Volunteers at the library assist with cleaning library materials and preparing them for shelving. This role supports the library's operations and ensures materials are ready for public use.

Get Involved By joining the Henrietta Fire District, you are afforded the chance to truly make a difference in your community. This is your opportunity to get involved in something rewarding and meaningful. You’ll find out what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter, to have the courage to act, the ability to perform. It’s providing the safety and reliability the community needs. It’s the ultimate service to your community. You might think at first that you don’t have the time – until you feel the honor of helping out your neighbors in a way that no one else can, when they truly need you. You’ll realize nothing is more worth your time. Train for Safety Your first thought may be that you’re Is There a FIRE in You? Do you have the Commitment, the dedication, the drive to do something great? Have you always wanted to do more for your community, but you didn’t know how or where to start? Have you been longing to take on a new challenge and be a part of something big and impactful, where pride is the reward? Join the Henrietta Fire District! | Requirements: Be ready to learn!! Want to help your community!! Must be 18 years old. Must live in or near the Town of Henrietta. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be physically fit. | Categories: Firefighter

Assist in various aspects of theater production including designing and building sets, costuming actors, and providing props. Volunteers can also help with selling tickets, serving food and drinks, and ushering audience members.

Being a volunteer firefighter first responder with the Brighton Fire Department (Rochester, NY) is a truly rewarding experience. Not only are you dedicating your time to those in need, but the relationships you will build with the other members and families will last you a lifetime! *Give back to the community in a most unique way *Excitement your day job doesn’t offer *Help neighbors and strangers alike in their time of need *Sense of pride from being part of an elite team *Organized social events for volunteers and their families *Leadership and management opportunities *Learn new skills and make close friends *Be in a profession you never thought of “back then” Opportunities are available for those with and without previous experience to join our thriving department of 80+ volunteers and 30+ career firefighters, who respond to over 2400 calls per year within the Brighton and Pittsford, New York communities of Monroe County (Rochester), NY. 1. On-Duty Bunker Program - Full-time college students who already have Firefighter 1 training may apply to live in our "bunker program" while attending full-time college in the Rochester, NY area. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 2. On-Duty Squad Program - Members serve a shift with the same group of volunteers from 6pm-6am once per week, responding on a dedicated vehicle to all calls within the district. There is a short drill while on duty, as well. Current shifts are on Mon-Thu evenings. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 3. On-Duty Station Program - Volunteers stand-by at the firehouse, in uniform, to ride the trucks with the career firefighters. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in other training outside of station shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 4. On-Duty Response Vehicle Program - Qualified volunteers are permitted to "sign-out" a Fire Department Ford F350 or Chevy Tahoe for up to 24 hours, and must respond to all calls while on-duty. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 5. On-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - Members use our WhenIWork App to sign-up for a shift 9pm-5am and anytime on the weekends (in 4-hour blocks) to respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. 6. Off-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - All volunteers are issued Minitor/Unication Fire Pagers and given access to our Smartphone Alerting App, as well as firefighting gear to store in the trunk of their personal car. Members respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles as their personal obligations and schedule permit. Participation in training is required. BFD also offers a program for high-school-aged youths, in partnership with the Exploring Program. While technically not members of the fire department, BFD explorers work in the firehouse and at the scene of calls alongside our volunteer and career firefighters, in low-risk situations, to assist firefighters. It is a great networking experience, as well as a great opportunity to learn the business and skills of emergency services. We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. | Requirements: Brighton residency *not* required Age 14-17 for Fire Explorers, Age 18-55+ for Scene Support & Firefighter Stable work/school and personal situations Foreseeable 3-5 year minimum commitment Pass background, medical physical, etc. Lawful US resident status We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. Please visit http://www.brightonfd.org/volunteer-info to learn more. Information sessions are also held on the third Mondays of January, March, June, and October at 7pm each year. During COVID, we are broadcasting them via Zoom. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support

Provide accounting support to help manage the financial aspects of the Rising Phoenix Sports Program. Use your financial skills to ensure the smooth operation of the nonprofit.

Volunteer as a sports coach to help teach resilience, leadership, and well-being skills to girls+ in juvenile justice facilities. Use your expertise in sports to positively impact the lives of young individuals.

Utilize your experience in the juvenile justice system to support and mentor girls+ in the program. Help reduce retraumatization and revictimization through mentorship and empowerment.

Assist in organizing and managing speed skating meets at the Genesee Valley Ice Rink. Responsibilities include setting up the venue, coordinating with participants, and ensuring the smooth running of events.

Support the Learn to Speed Skate sessions by helping with registration, assisting coaches, and providing guidance to new skaters. Volunteers will help create a welcoming environment for participants.

Home Hospitality Hosts open their homes to international visitors staying between 1-3 weeks, experiencing new cultures and making new friendships. Commitment is 1x a year or more, with times varying depending on the length of the program.

Cultural Hosts accompany international visitors to local museums, concerts, sporting events, and other cultural activities, expanding their own cultural understanding. Commitment is 1x a year or more, typically on a weekend or evening.

Friendship Volunteers are matched with international students to help them navigate new challenges in a foreign country. Volunteers introduce students to cultural activities, everyday life, and provide practical support. Commitment is 1 year or less, 1-3 hours/month on your own schedule.

Dinner Hosts open their homes to international guests for dinner, sharing their heritage and making deeper connections. Whether sharing a family recipe or ordering pizza, hosts provide a welcoming experience. Commitment is 1x a year or more, typically in the evening on a weekday or weekend.

Assist in organizing and executing the annual NAMIWalks event, including setup, registration, and guiding participants. Volunteers are crucial to the success of this fundraising and awareness event.

Facilitate support groups for individuals with mental health conditions or for family members and caregivers. Training will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared to lead these groups effectively.

Present educational programs to various audiences, including schools and community groups, to raise awareness about mental health. Training and materials will be provided.

Volunteers are needed to take over feeding stations, providing food and water to cats at various locations in the Beechwood neighborhood. This role requires a commitment to visit the stations regularly, ensuring the cats are fed and cared for.

Share your knowledge and passion with fellow enthusiasts by leading guided walks, helping with school programs, or attending community events to spread the word about Genesee Land Trust.

Help out with seasonal projects on different nature preserves, at Conkey Corner Park, and along El Camino. Participate in spring spruce ups and fall work parties to keep Genesee Land Trust spaces welcoming and safe.

Join a monthly volunteer group that works on trails, habitat improvement, and more. Events take place the third Thursday each month, May through October. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Support the Hourglass Play Reading Series by assisting with event setup, audience management, and post-event activities. This series presents readings of thought-provoking plays exploring culturally relevant themes.

Assist with the Imagination Station program, which includes helping with inclusive children's stories, original music, dance parties, and themed craft activities. Volunteers will help create a welcoming environment that teaches love and acceptance.