Assist in planting and nurturing flowers and other flora to beautify the environs of Clayton, New York. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their knowledge, wisdom, and energy to support various beautification projects.

Firefighter is a first responder to a variety of calls from car accidents to structure fires and including brush fires. You can be an interior firefighter which is one who goes inside a burning building. Or you can even be an exterior firefighter which is one who assists by running the trucks and and ensure the interior firefighters has the water that is needed to out out the fires. All jobs are important. You cannot have one without the other. | Requirements: Interior is a 110 hours of training provided by Jefferson County Fire trainers. You will learn the inside and outs of firefighting in order to do the job you wish to do. | Categories: Firefighter

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. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Volunteer Firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and a wide variety of maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain. • Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with department procedures. After being certified: drives apparatus, operates fire pumps, and auxiliary equipment. Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical and water streams. Raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and a variety of other portable and related equipment. • Participates in training sessions and attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and related subjects. • Responds to calls for emergency services, prepared to perform life saving techniques and other onsite care of victims if required. • Responds to emergency calls for drowning, various rescue situations, accidents and natural or other catastrophes. • Performs a wide variety of general custodial and maintenance work in the upkeep of department apparatus, equipment, and station. Cleans and washes walls and floors. Washes, hangs, and dries hose. Washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus. This listing of “Examples of Work Performed” is intended to describe the principal functions of the Volunteer Firefighter. The listing of examples, however, shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or substantively similar duties which may be assigned during the normal operation of the Fire Department. | Requirements: Ability to enter a building under adverse fire conditions which might include smoke, extreme heat, and no visibility, in full protective clothing, including air pack with face piece. Ability to search for fire victims (sometimes searching by feel only), while walking or crawling, and if victim is found, to drag or carry the victim to safety. Ability to perform firefighting and rescue duties while exposed to extreme cold and/or wet environmental elements. Ability to respond to an alarm, wake, and go from a sound sleep to full activity and exertion within a matter of minutes. Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance, and radio communications, as well as the ability to hear, identify, and appropriately respond to various sounds in an environment of substantial background noises, such as sounds produced by structural collapses, back-drafts, breaking glass, fire, other firefighters, sirens, traffic, and victims. Ability to shout orders, warnings, and responses when necessary. Ability to understand and work under other adverse conditions which may include; hazardous chemicals and materials, electrical hazards, communicable diseases and biohazards, hazards associated with working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters. Ability to carry a ladder weighing approximately 75 pounds, to raise and extend the ladder, to assist victims down ladders, and to carry fire hose and other heavy equipment up and down ladders and stairs. Ability to move and advance a charged hose line, weighing approximately 180 pounds into a burning building, while standing or crawling on the floor. Ability to hold flowing hose line for long periods of time and to shut off a flowing line while maintaining control of the hose line. Ability to work in high, open places and confined spaces. Ability to operate a power saw in awkward positions, such as overhead cutting, cutting on a sloping roof, and cutting from a ladder. Ability to use a variety of tools to remove walls and ceilings, requiring pulling and pushing motions with arms extending overhead for long periods of time, or to force entry into a building. Ability to operate power extrication equipment to assist in patient removals from motor vehicles. The ability to lift and carry patients over rough or uneven terrain for considerable distances. Ability to bend, strain, stretch, contort, push, pull, twist, carry, walk with weight or lift to remove a victim from a motor vehicle and place the victim on a stretcher. Ability to complete firefighter and emergency rescue functions and tasks which are physically demanding over a period of time, without breaks, recovering quickly when given a short break. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Department Support

We are looking for people located in the Cape Vincent Fire District to join our volunteer fire department. | Requirements: Be able to pass a background check. Live in the Cape Vincent Fire District. Be over 18 years of age. Must be able to attend required training in classroom settings and practical hands-on training. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other, Fundraising

We are looking for volunteers for positions in our Ambulance Squad as EMT's and Paramedics. We also are looking to those interested in becoming a Volunteer Fireman. | Requirements: All Skill levels needed from Emergency Responders to Paramedic Level for BLS and ALS support. Must have a clean drivers license, no arson or felony convictions. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide transportation for community members to access crucial healthcare services and food sources. Volunteers set their own hours and receive mileage reimbursement for trips completed.

Help prepare and distribute lunch for an average daily participation of 200 children throughout Jefferson County. Meals are prepared at Community Action Planning Council.

Volunteer tax counselors trained in preparing taxes provide free assistance in filing Federal and State income tax forms. Services are available at selected sites throughout tax season and through the Community Action offices in Watertown and Carthage.

Assist in distributing five-day emergency food packages to those in need according to family size. Volunteers may also refer families to other food resources such as WIC, Food Stamps, and budgeting classes.

Assist in providing home weatherization services to households meeting financial eligibility. Tasks may include insulation, furnace repair or replacement, window and door replacement, and other measures to assist homeowners and renters.