New Milford Community Ambulance is currently accepting applications for new Volunteer Members. NMCAC offers an exciting opportunity for new EMTs to gain experience with a high call volume; averaging well over 2000 calls annually. NMCAC prides itself in staying at the forefront of EMS technology by purchasing some of the most advanced equipment currently available. Our Ambulances are equipped with LifePak15 Cardiac Monitors, Zoll Z-Ventilators, LUCAS 3 CPR Devices, Stryker PowerPro 2 Stretchers and PowerLoad Systems. Some of our certified members are outfitted with a complete set of First Responder Equipment for their personal vehicles; including Automatic External Defibrillators, Portable Oxygen, and Trauma Kits in addition to ANSI Certified Turnout Gear and Motorola Portable Radios. Please use the contact form on the right to schedule an Observer Ride Along, arrange a tour, or learn more about our Organization. | Requirements: Active Members enjoy free re-certification courses, meal & fuel incentives, private dorm and bath facilities, laundry & car wash provisions, and off duty house privileges. Our Members are expected to provide coverage as "Duty Crew" and attend our monthly Meetings. We offer ongoing trainings in person as well as online. Not certified as an EMT or EMR yet, no worries, we will help you get certified and will assist in the financing. | Categories: EMT

With over 150 years of Service to the Town of New Milford and its surrounding communities Water Witch Hose Company Number 2 prides itself on commitment. Running close to 700 fire calls (NON-EMS) in 2016 WWHC #2 is looking for candidates to continue this tradition of excellence. Eligible applicants must be 21 years or older; have a valid Connecticut driver’s license: CDK Certifications are a plus; must be able to successfully complete a department mandated physical. Applicants who are accepted must be willing to devote time to training, fire calls, fundraising, community relations events, monthly meetings, and called drills. Successful candidates shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months beyond successful graduation from the Connecticut State Fire Fighter I course is strongly encouraged. Continuing education and training classes are offered regularly through the department. | Requirements: MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS •Must be a New Milford resident for at least one year immediately before the date of application. *** •Must be sponsored by a member in good standing. •Must complete a physician's physical examination. •*** 1 year residency can be waived under special circumstances. If you have questions about your residency requirement, feel free to ask one of the officers. ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD •MUST ATTEND 5 OF THE 11 MONTHLY MEETINGS •MUST MAKE 35% OF THE EMERGENCY CALLS DURING THAT YEAR •MUST ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 75% OF THE DRILLS AND TRAINING SESSIONS AS ORDERED BY THE CAPTAIN | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Fundraising, Community Education

Assist with monthly Kid's Night events for children ages 5-12. Volunteers will help facilitate activities and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participating children.

Help organize and sort donations received by Camella's Cupboard. Volunteers will ensure that all items are properly categorized and stored for distribution.

Participate in community events to raise awareness and support for Camella's Cupboard. Volunteers will assist with event setup, coordination, and engagement with attendees.

Assist with the distribution of food to individuals and families in need. Volunteers will help organize and distribute food items during pantry hours, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Support the Sherman Artists Association by helping organize and manage the Art Supply Tag Sale. Responsibilities include setting up the sale area, assisting customers, and managing donations.

Assist in organizing and facilitating the Plein Air Painting Series, held every other Tuesday morning. Volunteers will help set up locations, assist participants, and ensure the smooth running of the event.

Provide professional services such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting to assist in home improvement projects for community members in need. Your skills can make a significant impact in improving living conditions.

Assist seniors with various tasks such as grocery shopping, food pantry deliveries, and other essential errands. Volunteers can earn community service credit and provide invaluable assistance to the elderly community.

Assist with managing accounts, reporting requirements, and liaising with tax preparers. Volunteers should have a background in accounting or finance.

Assist with setting up and taking down the event, including moving tables and chairs, assembling panels for artwork, and manning display booths. Volunteers will also help with greeting guests and managing the cash register.

Help maintain trails by removing deadfall and overgrowth using tools like loppers and chainsaws. Volunteers should wear long clothes and use repellents for tick prevention.

Manage membership lists, print mailing labels, send renewal reminders, and assist with fundraising efforts through patron and donor letters.

Assist with bird counts, amphibian migration monitoring, and butterfly surveys. Volunteers will document species that require attention in the Great Swamp area.

Manage and enhance the organization's presence on Instagram and other social platforms to increase visibility and engagement.

Support event logistics by collecting signed waivers, registration forms, and handling payments during hikes, bike rides, and canoe trips.

Engage with the public at booths during farmers markets and town events. Distribute pamphlets, educate about the Great Swamp, and assist with setup and takedown.

Participate in removing invasive species like autumn olive and barberry, and planting native plants. Volunteers will use tools such as shovels and chainsaws, and should practice tick bite prevention.

VOLUNTEER members 16 years of age to 90 are needed for both emergency and corporate positions. Fire and EMS members: free training, college credits and scholarships, LOSAP pension, NYS Tax Reduction, Yearly Pyhsical We meet on the first monday of the month at 7pm for a meeting. And every Thursday at 7 p.m. for drills and Sunday at 9am for equipment check / work details. Our corporate members consist of associate members and ladies auxiliary. These 2 groups participate in activities that support our emergency responder at time in the field. Fill positions on corporate committees and assist with community events and activities. If your looking to get involved in your community there is no organization that has a greater impact and ability to make a difference in our town. | Requirements: Must be 16 years old for firefighting. We welcomed trained firefighters but will train inexperienced applicants. Must pass physical in order to be a emergency responder. However that doesn't mean you can't help your community in other ways with our agency | Categories: Department Support, EMT, Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education

Design and create the visual elements of the stage, working with directors and other designers to bring the production to life.

Participate in theatrical productions as an actor, bringing characters to life on stage and contributing to the overall success of the show.

Manage ticket sales and financial transactions, ensuring accurate accounting and a smooth experience for patrons.

Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote theatre productions and increase audience attendance.

Create visual content for promotional materials, programs, and other theatre-related media, ensuring a cohesive and appealing aesthetic.

Perform as part of the musical ensemble for theatre productions, contributing to the overall sound and atmosphere of the show.

Research and write grant proposals to secure funding for theatre productions and community programs.

Oversee the front-of-house operations during performances, ensuring audience members have a positive experience.

Manage and organize props for productions, ensuring they are available and in good condition for performances.

Oversee the production process, managing budgets, schedules, and coordinating between different departments to ensure a smooth operation.

Lead and coordinate the musical aspects of theatre productions, working closely with performers and other production staff to ensure a successful show.

Assist with the setup and dismantling of sets and equipment before and after performances, ensuring a smooth transition between shows.

Design and create costumes for theatre productions, working with directors and performers to ensure authenticity and style.

Assist in building and constructing set pieces for theatre productions, using carpentry skills to create a safe and functional stage environment.

Operate and manage lighting and sound equipment during rehearsals and performances, ensuring high-quality production standards.

Manage the stage during rehearsals and performances, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to plan.

Volunteer Firefighters needed to help keep our mission going strong - to deliver to the citizens of the Town of Woodbury the highest degree of protection of life, property and the environment that is technologically possible and economically feasible. This service shall be provided in the safest and most efficient manner possible. | Requirements: Be 18 at least 18 years old - Live in Woodbury, CT and want to be part of a bigger "family" which helps the community in a time of need. NO previous experience required. We will train. | Categories: Firefighter

Volunteers participate in food drives and events, helping to collect and distribute food to those in need. This role involves engaging with the community, organizing donations, and supporting various events aimed at raising awareness and resources for Hillside Food Outreach.

Our Delivery Volunteers are essential in getting nutritious food to our neighbors in need. Volunteers deliver groceries to clients who are unable to access traditional food pantries, providing them with nutrient-dense foods that help manage chronic illnesses and improve their quality of life.

Volunteers help stock shelves at Hillside Food Outreach locations, ensuring that food supplies are organized and readily available for distribution. This role is perfect for individuals or groups looking to make a tangible impact by supporting the day-to-day operations of the food pantry.

The Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association needs you! Opportunities for firefighters and support members. What are you waiting for? No experience? Top tier NFPA certified training provided. All equipment provided. Want to learn new skills, help your community and make a difference? | Requirements: No experience necessary. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support

As a foster parent, you will provide a temporary home for cats and kittens until they are adopted. Responsibilities include feeding, socializing, and caring for the cats, as well as transporting them to veterinary appointments if needed.

Assist with organizing and facilitating various programs and activities at Elmwood Hall Senior Center. Volunteers help ensure events run smoothly and engage with senior participants.

Assist visitors with exhibits, help with special events, and be involved in ongoing programs, birthday parties, field trips, and summer camps. Volunteers are encouraged to share their time and knowledge with museum visitors.

Assist in maintaining and improving the trails of the Litchfield Community Greenway. Responsibilities include clearing debris, repairing paths, and ensuring the safety and accessibility of the trails.

Volunteers at Arts on the Lake help with various tasks including distributing posters, managing concessions, selling tickets, washing cups, hanging shows, organizing concerts, and stacking chairs after performances. Volunteers can choose to be occasional or regular participants.

Our department was established in 1831 and has been providing quality emergency service to our beautiful town of Bethel, Connecticut ever since. We are 100% volunteer and are committed to finding people to help grow our department. | Requirements: A copy of our application can be found on our website www.bvfdinc.com. Any person 18 years or older who lives in or near the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department's primary response area is eligible to join. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Foster families are responsible for providing a clean, safe home where the animal will be cared for and loved while they wait to be adopted. Happily Furever After Rescue provides all necessary supplies during the foster period.

Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire company is currently seeking new members to join our team. We need you! Opportunities for firefighters, support members and Junior Corp. What are you waiting for? No experience? Top tier NFPA certified training provided. All equipment provided. Want to learn new skills, help your community and make a difference? Stop in any Monday night between 6-7 p.m. for a tour. | Requirements: All training provided. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Fire Corps, Junior Members

Help construct and assemble sets for theatrical productions. Volunteers should have basic carpentry skills and a willingness to learn.

Help keep the theater clean and tidy, ensuring a pleasant environment for patrons. Volunteers should be detail-oriented and reliable.

Manage and update the theater's social media platforms to engage the community and promote upcoming shows. Volunteers should be tech-savvy and creative.

Assist in maintaining the theater's outdoor areas, including gardening and general upkeep. Volunteers should enjoy working outdoors.

Assist in managing the box office during performances, including ticket sales and customer service. Volunteers should be friendly and organized.

Assist in creating and organizing costumes for productions. Volunteers should have sewing skills and an interest in fashion design.

Sell advertising space in the theater's programs to local businesses. Volunteers should have good communication skills and sales experience.

Help refurbish and maintain the Songbird Trail by tending to nesting boxes and repairing winter damage. Volunteers monitor the trail and contribute data to support Bluebird population renewal efforts in Connecticut.

Join a team of trained docents to give tours of the Chase Cottage, supporting DEEP in offering more frequent tours. Volunteers help prepare the house for visitors each spring and close it in late autumn.

Assist in organizing and hosting educational programs at Topsmead. Volunteers help arrange lectures on local wildlife, ecology, and history, and engage with experts to present a range of topics to the public.

Assist in maintaining the Orintas Family Butterfly Garden by weeding, watering, and tending to native flowers and plants. Volunteers work weekly to ensure the garden remains a vibrant habitat for pollinators and a beautiful spot for visitors.

Participate in maintaining and enhancing the Edith Morton Chase Ecology Trail. Volunteers help update trail guides and ensure the trail highlights the diverse environments and ecology of Topsmead.

Sort through donations of rescued food and repack the boxes, which are distributed to partner organizations. This is a critical step in our process.

Help set up the SCF Market by sorting through boxes of rescued foods and adding fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods into each family’s nutrition boxes.

Help sort through rescued food, compost inedible produce, and allocate food for distribution. Volunteers ensure that only the best quality food reaches those in need.

Transport drivers are essential for getting our food and meals where they need to go. These shifts are usually only an hour, making them perfect for busy schedules.

As a Food Rescue Volunteer, you will help recover nutritious food from grocery stores and local farms. This role involves transporting food to our kitchen or partner organizations. Volunteers need a vehicle and valid license/registration/insurance.

Assist in our kitchen with hands-on prepping and cooking meals, as well as packaging and cleaning up. Shifts are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

Join us in the kitchen to help cook meals twice a week, pack boxes of food for families, and keep our kitchen clean. This role is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and working in a team environment.

Join our kitchen team to help with produce prepping. No cooking skills required. Shifts involve washing, cutting, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping rescued produce.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Help us with various tasks that require different types of skills to support our mission of land preservation.

The Volunteer Firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. | Requirements: The Volunteer Firefighter is a non-compensated position. Volunteer Firefighter are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to respond from home to District calls. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner. | Categories: Firefighter

The objectives of this company shall be to aid and assist any resident of Goshen and the surrounding communities, in any way humanly possible, in case of fire or emergency. EMT, EMR, Firefighter, SCUBA Diver, Fire Police. Members participate at many levels from administrative to first responder using a team-based approach. Training is provided. | Requirements: 18 years old with a desire to help serve our community as a volunteer. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support, Other, Community Education

Assist in the educational gardening experience at Cornerstone Gardens, helping community members learn about gardening while supporting the 'Dirty Hands, Full Plates' initiative. Volunteers will also help in donating freshly grown produce.

Volunteering to help our community, and you choose in what capacity in which you would like, from interior firefighting, apparatus driver, and emergency medical services. All training and equipment is provided | Requirements: No requirements to join other than being willing to help! | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT

Volunteers are needed to perform daily duties including feeding, cleaning cages and litter boxes, sweeping the floor, washing, and folding laundry. Volunteers will also socialize, play, and snuggle with the cats once chores are completed.

Volunteers can help by developing fundraising ideas, organizing events, serving on committees, and finding sponsors. Additional tasks include writing grants, distributing posters, and helping with special events.

Volunteers are needed for various tasks during the Fine Art Festival, including field management, event setup and breakdown, and assisting at the information booth. Volunteers will help enhance the festival experience for artists and attendees, contributing to the community's cultural enrichment.