Grand Bay Fire and Rescue is looking for volunteers. We serve a 75 square mile area and we only serve at this time with 4 active members. All new members must be on time to all trainings and attend all Board Member meetings. 2 per month. Must be willing to give back to our community 100x's fold. Must be abke to lift in excess of 100lbs alone and assist with up to 400lbs buddy system style. All training is paid for and mandatory. Personal extras outside of the department curriculum will not be paid for. Must be trustworthy, respectful of other members beliefs and character. Character building is a high requisite and bad attitudes and behaviors WILL NOT be tolerated. Must complete all NIMS and TIMS training within first year of rookie status. New members must go through a one (1) year probationary period and is not allowed to drive any truck within that period. All uniform shirts will be provided and a radio will assigned after the first 60 days. All applicants must take a Candidate Aptitude Test following the fulfillment of their application. If this sounds like a good fit for you and you want to give it a try, come see us. Email Matthew Duck at matthew.duck8923@hotmail.com for more information. | Requirements: Lift up to 100lbs alone Work within the buddy system Be attentive Be Respectful Be On Time. On time is late and early is on time. Hold each other accountable Treat each patient with tye same respect that you would want to be treated like. Must be able to lift and carry in excess of 75lbs at any given time. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other

We are one of the busiest combination departments in the state (with 5000 calls in 2023). Providing fast, safe, and efficient fire protection services takes a team of dedicated volunteers ready for the job. Volunteer firefighters work around their existing family and job responsibilities. Emergency response calls can come in at any time the day or night and must be responded to. Sleep may frequently be interrupted. Emergency calls may include but are not limited to: brush fires, structure fires, automobile accidents, life threatening medical emergencies, non-life threatening medical calls, utility failures, and false alarms. Firefighters conduct station tours, attend parades, and visit schools, churches, and other areas around our community to promote fire safety. Attendance at these activities is a vital part of our continued success in educating our community. | Requirements: Volunteer firefighters must be 18 and U.S. citizens. No prior training or certification is required. Participation in company training and continuing education classes is required. All training is provided by the department. GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK "APPLY TODAY" TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS. Responses to this NVFC form will be delayed, however, responses to our TDFR website will be addressed promptly. https://theodoredawesfire.com/join/description | Categories: Firefighter

You can help local children get FREE books to read in their homes! Goodwill Gulf Coast has hundreds of books that need to be sorted for quality so children can take them home to read and enjoy. You can make a big difference in just 2 hours of time.

If you have the skills to fix a bicycle, you can get donated medical equipment clean, working properly, and ready to give away to anyone who needs it. This program saves people a third of a million dollars per year on their medical needs. You can make this big a difference in someone's life! Location: Goodwill Airport Community Center.

Help a child, teen, or adult with special needs through a 45-minute dance class once a week from September to May. Volunteers will assist in various classes and are encouraged to be consistent in their attendance.

Help a special needs child or adult through a 45-minute cheer class on Tuesdays. No dance experience is necessary, just a kind heart to ensure our students smile. Consistency is important, so please commit to attending as many classes as possible from September to May.

Help a special needs teen or adult in a 45-minute class on Tuesdays. No dance experience required; just bring a kind heart and a willingness to help.

Assist a special needs child or teen in a 45-minute hip hop class on Thursdays. No dance experience required, just a kind heart to help our students smile. Commitment to attending classes consistently from September to May is appreciated.

Assist a child, teen, or adult with special needs in a 45-minute dance class once a week from September to May. Volunteers will be paired with a child with special needs, making this a rewarding experience, especially for those pursuing education or health-related fields.

Assist a special needs child or adult through a 45-minute theater class on Thursdays. No dance experience is necessary; just bring a kind heart to help our students smile. Commitment to attending classes from September to May is appreciated.

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You can welcome a person learning English by volunteering as an office helper with Goodwill Gulf Coast! Participants arrive for classes at Goodwill's Azalea Community Center and often don't know where to go. You will be a welcoming smile and their source of information to join the correct class and learn English. You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!