Assist with trail maintenance by removing debris, spreading mulch, and managing invasive species. Volunteers will help enhance the site's accessibility and safety.

A Firefighter-Volunteer participates in fire suppression activities including firefighting, rescue, EMS, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage and overhaul, and pre-plan fire inspections. He/she will also be responsible for performing fire prevention education. Please note rate of pay is $12.00 per call. For testing information please go to the Fire Department website for information Testing Information. | Requirements: The duties and responsibilities described below are indicative of what the Volunteer Firefighter may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned. Firefighting: Directs fire streams and extinguishes fires in a variety of situations including residential occupancies, commercial buildings, vehicle fires, and grass fires. Rescues victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases by entering occupancy and physically removing victims. Frees victims trapped in automobile accidents, truck accidents, airplane crashes, etc. using a variety of extrication tools. Advances fire hose lines up stairways, ladders, and fire escape extinguishing fires in upper levels. Opens by force all types of doors and windows to gain entrance to areas involved in the fire, using numerous manual and mechanical entry tools. Removes fire hose lines from fire apparatus and assists fire apparatus driver in Fire Department pumper connections. Removes fire debris after the fire is extinguished to locate hidden fires and prevent rekindle. Non-Emergency Duties: Assists in cleaning and maintaining apparatus quarters, building, equipment, grounds, and other related work as required. Pre-plans fires in occupancies to record information pertaining to the location of fire hydrants, exposure hazards, life hazards, etc. Provides fire prevention and public fire safety education programs as necessary. Demonstrates firefighting tools, equipment, and emergency medical equipment in quarters to groups visiting stations when assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Must successfully complete a City of Huntsville background investigation, a written test, physical agility test, oral interview, drug test, and physician's physical. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE: High School diploma or equivalent. Must hold a Texas Driver’s License Class B exempt within two (2) years of hire. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to cooperate with staff, and the public. Ability to work independently and with a team. Acts as a representative presenting oneself as a calm, knowledgeable, efficient, and effective public servant. Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials. Ability to work in a hectic, busy, and sometimes stressful environment. Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Thorough knowledge of firefighting techniques. Thorough knowledge of fire response boundaries. Thorough knowledge of life-saving techniques. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively with employees, officials, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING SKILLS: Ability to organize time and resources. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems. Ability to plan work and establish priorities PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee must regularly be required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel. Also regularly must be able to bend, stoop, twist, and reach with hands and arms. An employee may be asked on a regular basis to lift 50 pounds. Vision requirements are close, distance and color vision, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be expected to perform duties outdoors in all types of weather on emergency scenes. At emergency scenes, the employee may be required to lift persons and objects in excess of 100 lbs. Employees at emergency scenes will be required to work at excessive heights via the use of ladders or lifting devices and will be exposed to excessive heat, cold, wet and hazardous situations. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers are needed to keep the Visitors Center open, hand out maps, answer questions, and interact with guests in a friendly manner. This role involves providing information about sites, trails, and facilities.

Volunteers will work with second-grade students to improve their reading proficiency by focusing on basic sight-word lists. Training is provided, and volunteers will partner with local schools to support children's reading development.

Volunteer at one of our local camps to provide life-changing experiences to children in need. Volunteers will assist in camp activities, ensuring a supportive and fun environment for the children.

The 980 North VFD is in search of volunteers to donate their time to support our Fire Department outside of fighting fires. The Support Unit was established to make calls with the Firefighters on Wildland and Structure Fires to ensure they stay hydrated and have snacks/ nutrition while fighting the fires which last over 2.5 hours. Also to ensure the Health, Wellness and Safety of our Firefighting Team. The support unit will also assist in Fundraising events, Community Outreach events, Team Building events, Assist the Fire Chief in tasks necessary to move the department forward for sustainability and growth and other duties volunteered for. The Support Unit will not be on the emergency tone out list. You will not be required to make a minimum percentage of calls, outside of your work hours. | Requirements: Must be 16 Years or Older, No Maximum Age Must be presentable to the public Must be able to pass a drug test Must be able to pass a background check Must be willing to donate your time to the 980 North VFD | Categories: Department Support

Volunteers will assist in picking up animals from local shelters and transporting them to Jake's House. They may also help with transporting animals to off-site adoption events and out-of-state rescues.

Volunteers will help create marketing materials, photograph animals or events, and share information about Jake's House. This role is ideal for those who enjoy meeting new people and attending events.

Volunteers will help host events, meet potential donors, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spay/neuter. They will present at schools, festivals, and corporate luncheons.

Volunteers will help maintain the 40-acre property by using tools and machinery for tasks like hammering nails, using a screw gun, or weeding gardens. All skill levels are welcome, and volunteers under 18 need adult supervision.

Volunteers in Animal Care will assist with cleaning kennels, daily walks, group play, and some behavior training. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate in this role.

Volunteers will assist in running the resale shop in Humble by handling sales, customer service, and organizing donations. This store supports funding for Jake's House of Animal Rescue.