Volunteers are needed to assist with laundry for families in the Erie community once a quarter during free laundry days at The Launderie Room on State Street.

Participate in the Third Annual Heberle's Heartstrings Music Festival by assisting with games for kids, managing the booth, and supporting event activities. Volunteers will engage with attendees and help create a fun atmosphere.

Volunteers will help maintain cats’ health by laundering and folding bedding, and keeping kennels and litter boxes clean and sanitized.

Volunteers will transport cats to and from the vet and assist in trapping cats at various locations. A valid driver's license is required.

Volunteers will help with on-site cleaning, maintenance, and grounds keeping projects such as shoveling snow, weeding, and painting.

Volunteers will assist visitors in touring the Rescue, finding a new pet, or relinquishing a cat, and inform them about volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers will visit, groom, and play with adoptable cats to ensure their socialization and help them overcome anxiety or depression.

Volunteers will assist with special events, fundraising, publicity, and educational activities at community events. Skills in website maintenance are especially needed.

Assist in the preservation and organization of genealogical records and resources. Volunteers will help with data entry, archival research, and supporting educational workshops.

Help pledge and organize Easter baskets for children living in residential treatment facilities. Volunteers will assist in collecting, assembling, and distributing Easter baskets to bring joy to the children.

Volunteer your time to our projects, assisting with administrative, design, and people-oriented tasks. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help in various aspects of our operations.

Assist in organizing and managing the Back to School Donation Event to bring hope to children living in residential treatment facilities. Volunteers will help with event setup, coordination, and distribution of donations.

Volunteers are needed for the Memorial Walk event in Erie on September 22nd. Responsibilities include set-up/tear-down, registration, auction assistance, and food & beverage support.

Volunteers assist in the store and participate in various community projects throughout the year, helping to promote the organization's mission of recycling and reusing. Responsibilities may include organizing donations, assisting customers, and supporting community events.

Join one of our committees to help organize and promote dance events. Volunteers are needed for Fundraising, Sponsorship, Marketing/Promotions, Dance Outreach Events, and the Erie Festival of Dance.

Join the Therapy Dogs United team at Ashville Days in New York, where volunteers will assist in providing therapy dog services to event attendees. Volunteers will help manage therapy dog interactions and promote the benefits of animal-assisted therapy.

Volunteer as a therapy dog handler at OakView at Springhill, bringing joy and comfort to residents through interactions with certified therapy dogs. Volunteers will engage with residents, providing companionship and emotional support.

Brookside Fire Co , Station 24 is one of 3 fire dept in Harborcreek Township ( Erie PA) St.24 handles around 1000 calls per year those calls consist of Firefighting, EMS/BLS Ambulance and QRS unit we also respond to Motor vehicle accidents , High Angle Search and Rescue and much more We are always looking for new members. | Requirements: All Training is paid for by the department Fire Fighting: Attend and complete Essentials if Fire Fighting ( 4 modules ) EMT / EMR or higher: Pa State Dept of Heath EMT/EMR class with national registry completed Vehicle Rescue : Basic Vehicle Rescue ( BVR) class Driver/ Operator . Emergency Vehicle Operations Class ( EVOC) | Categories: Department Support, Junior Members, Fundraising, Firefighter, EMT

By becoming a member of the West Ridge Fire Department, you will have the opportunity to serve and volunteer to your community. The West Ridge Fire Department is one of the busiest fire departments in Erie County, averaging over 100 calls a month and over 1,200 a year. Also by becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to meet new friends and learn new skills. Some of the skills that you will learn are firefighting science, rescue operations, various level of medical training, and numerous other skills. Besides running fire and medical calls, you have the opportunity to travel to various fire/rescue/ems expos, attend numerous department wide functions like the annual banquet, 5th Monday picnics and the annual corn roast. All equipment and training that you will be required to obtain are provided and paid for by the West Ridge Fire Department. Benefits of Joining the West Ridge Fire Department? A Second Family and Life Long Friendships: At the West Ridge FD, you will find that the fire department is a second family to you. Whether you are staffing the firehouse or visiting the local mall, members of WRFD share a common bond. That common bond is to serve their community. You will also have the chance to establish friendships that will last a life time. The West Ridge FD is an organization where you will feel rewarded for serving your community. Events Year Round: Every year, members along with their guests are invited to and always enjoy the annual rewards banquet held in the Fall season. Other events held throughout the year are a night out at the Erie Seawolves game, several picnic held at the picnic shelter behind Station 47 along with being able to participate in several parades throughout the year. Training: Members have the opportunity to attend training, whether local, regional, state or nationwide FREE of charge. The training could include seminars, conferences or hands on with instructors from throughout the region or nationally. Fitness Program: Firefighting is a tough profession. That being, the West Ridge FD participates in a program where if a member chooses to join a local fitness center, WRFD pays for 1/2 of the cost to join. | Requirements: To apply for membership to the West Ridge Fire Department, each applicant must be 18 years of age, be a resident of Millcreek Township, live within the WRFD response district, have a valid drivers license and have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Each applicant must fill out an application for probationary membership and turn in the application to the Membership Committee. Each applicant will then go through a department interview by the membership committee and the Chief. A Pennsylvania State Police background check is also required to be completed before being presented for membership. Once the applicant has gone through these steps, the Membership Committee will bring their findings to the general membership meeting. Each applicant will need to be present that evening that the vote is taken to be placed on probationary status. Information about each applicant will be provided to the membership about your application. Upon being voted to probationary status, the following requirements are required to be completed during the probationary period. The probationary period can range from 6 months - 24 months. During the probationary period, a probationary firefighter is required to complete a fire department physical within the first 30 days of election to probationary membership status. The physical is at the expense of WRFD. A probationary firefighter is required to complete the following training requirements: First responder or EMT class, NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Class (24 hours), most current PA Firefighting Delmar Class (Essentials of Firefighting) and a state certified structural burn session (16 hours). Each probationary member is also required to attend each Monday evening training session as well as each monthly business meeting during the probationary period. Upon successful completion of all of the above training requirements, a probationary firefighter is required to have read copies of the WRFD by-laws, department policies and standard operating procedures. A probationary firefighter is also required to sign an agreement to follow all rules of the West Ridge Fire Department. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Looking for junior and senior firefighters. | Requirements: All training provided, Junior members must be 16 years old, senior members 18 with valid PA drivers license. Must pass back round check. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Assist with organizing and managing events, as well as packaging care bags for breast cancer patients. Your support helps provide aid to those in need.

Stancliff Hose Company serves our friends and neighbors in Waterford Township and Borough, as well as providing assistance to our surrounding departments in southern Erie County. Volunteering is a great way to learn valuable skills while helping your community. All the training and equipment you'll need to serve as a firefighter or EMT is provided at no charge to you by Stancliff Hose Company. Many of our members use the skills they've learned as volunteers to find employment with local EMS and paid fire agencies. Running into burning buildings isn't for you? There are lots of other specialties in the volunteer fire service that you might enjoy - vehicle rescue, ropes and rigging, emergency medical services, search and rescue, community education....the possibilities are endless! We also need help with the day-to-day operations of the department, from fundraising to office work. If you have a hobby or interest, we have a place for you! | Requirements: To be a regular member of our department, you must be 18 years old. We also have a Junior Firefighter program starting at age 16 for younger citizens who are interested in the fire service. Members should be residents of Waterford Borough or Township, but exceptions can be made for recruits who may live outside of our territory. If you are interested in becoming a member of Stancliff Hose Company, come to the station and introduce yourself...we'd love to meet you! Our drill nights are Wednesdays at 7:00PM, and our business meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month. If you would like to fill out an application, you can download one from our website, www.stancliffhose.org, or you can drop by during drill and we would be happy to provide you with one. | Categories: Department Support, EMT, Firefighter

<h3><p>The Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department is searching for individuals who are willing to serve their community. The EVFD is actively looking for firefighters, EMT's and EMR's to assist in answering approximately 1,200 calls per year. Don't want to run calls? We are also looking for support personnel to assist with business operations and fundraising. Want more information? Feel free to call the station at 814-734-1823, email randr@edinborofire.org or by stop by the station on our drill nights every Wednesday at 7PM. </p> <p>Membership Benefits Include: </p><p>-Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided at no cost to you.</p><p>-Team: A great sense of community and serving a good cause.</p><p>-Incentives: Shirts, jackets, and other incentives.</p><p>-Gear and Equipment: All gear and equipment provided at no cost.</p><p>-Leadership: Opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the operational and administrative side of the EVFD.</p><p>-Family: Camaraderie and lifelong friendships.</p><p>-Internet Access: Work from the firehouse while you volunteer! High speed Internet access network.</p><p>-Recognition: Annual awards banquet and various recognition events throughout the year.</p><p>-Insurance Coverage: Workers Compensation Insurance coverage and Accident & Sickness policy.</p><p>-Much More!!</p></h3> | Requirements: <h3><p>Applicants must: </p><p>-Submit a completed application.</p><p>-Participate in an interview with the Membership Committee.</p><p>-Undergo a Pennsylvania Act 34 Criminal History Clearance.</p><p>-Submit a physical examination form indicating that the individual is capable of performing the work associated with the duties to be performed.</p><p>-Receive a favorable recommendation from the Membership Committee.</p><p>-Complete a probationary period of six to twenty-four months. </p></h3> | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT