Thank you for your interest in joining the Madison Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. The Madison Fire Department is a combination fire department, utilizing both paid and volunteer firefighters. Because of the combination department, Madison benefits by the immediate response of paid personnel, complemented by volunteer manpower which responds directly to the scene with their own personal protective gear. The department responds out of 1 firehouse, located on Prospect Street. The department operates 2 pumpers, an aerial truck, a rescue truck, and a utility truck. We respond to over 1,300 calls a year. | Requirements: Must be 18 years old and out of High School. Must be a Madison resident or live within 2 miles of Madison's border. Since firefighting is a physically challenging activity, the candidate must be able to perform duties like climbing ladders, crawling and lifting all while wearing approximately 50 pounds of protective gear. | Categories: Firefighter

Behind-the-scenes volunteers provide support in various areas, including the costume shop, scene shop, and different administrative departments. Opportunities may also be available to assist with special events and other organizational needs.

Front-of-house volunteers assist the House Management and Box Office staff with various duties including ushering, taking tickets, and managing concessions. They play a vital role in welcoming patrons and ensuring a pleasant and comfortable theatre experience for everyone.

Help customers find the perfect toy, gift, or supplies during adoption hours and work the register. A minimum of two shifts per month is required.

Assist staff with morning cleaning in the cattery or kennels. This critical and rewarding position is an essential part of caring for the animals. Shifts are available every day from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

Assist with low-cost vaccine clinics in underserved local communities. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the events organized and efficient. Clinics are held on Saturdays in the spring, summer, and early fall.

Assist in exercising the dogs throughout the day. Must be 18 years of age or older, successfully complete training, and be able to handle medium to large size dogs.

Assist with laundry, make enrichment treats for the dogs, or sort donations, supporting staff every afternoon. This role is vital in maintaining the daily operations of the center.

Spend time socializing the cats at the shelter to keep them happy and help them become more adoptable. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Engage with the public at community events and talk about St. Hubert’s programs and services, including volunteering, fostering, and community outreach opportunities.

Volunteers monitor bluebird nest boxes, visiting them weekly to track species and numbers, report damages, and sometimes make repairs. This program helps fledge over 400 young birds annually.

Volunteers monitor bluebird nest boxes in county parks, tracking species and numbers of birds, reporting damages, and making repairs. This program supports over 400 young birds annually.

Support survivors of domestic violence through the Court Advocate program. Volunteers provide crisis counseling and essential information regarding safety and resources available to victims throughout the legal process in the domestic violence unit of Essex County Family Court.

Tessie's Touch volunteers engage in activities and excursions with isolated older adults, enhancing their social connections. Volunteers must submit to a background check and commit to 1 hour weekly.

Friendly Visitors are matched with a homebound older adult to provide conversation, companionship, and socialization opportunities. Volunteers meet with the older adult weekly in their home.

Provide fresh meals and care packages for our community’s most vulnerable members. Volunteers pick up freshly cooked meals and/or care packages and deliver them to homebound older adults and Holocaust survivors.

The Caregiver Respite Program offers respite to caregivers in the community. Volunteers visit loved ones of caregivers regularly, providing supervision and safety, allowing caregivers to take a break.

The Listen to Children program pairs a warm accepting older adult volunteer with a school-aged child on a one-to-one basis. Volunteers meet with a child weekly to provide conversation and support.

Provide free assistance to Medicare beneficiaries with questions about health insurance. Volunteers are trained to help with claims and evaluate insurance options.

Engage in activities and excursions with isolated older adults to foster connection and joy. Volunteers are paired one-on-one with seniors for shared experiences.