United Hook & Ladder Company # 33 was formed in 2009 by the merger of the New Oxford Community Fire Company and the Abbottstown Fire Company. This merger was to provide more efficient operations and services provided to the residents and visitors to our response area. As of January 1, 2016 Bonneauville Volunteer Fire Company becomes part of United Hook & Ladder. We provide emergency services from our (3) Fire Stations. The main station (Station 1) and where our functions are held is at 21 North Bolton Street in New Oxford Borough. The Abbottstown Station (Station 2) is located at 38 East King Street in Abbottstown Borough. The Bonneauville Station (Station 3) is located at 10 Elm Avenue in Bonneauville Borough. We are an all volunteer department seeking new volunteer members. This includes members to be firefighters but also looking for volunteers to assist with public education, administrative needs and assist with our fund raising activities. We do not have excessive fund raising activities which sometimes deter people from volunteering. We only have 7 days a year in which we do fund raising, with 4 of those being our annual firemen's fair. We have a live-in program available at our New Oxford Station, great opportunity for college students. Additional information can be found at www.33fire.com | Requirements: Must be 14 years of age or older Must be able to pass a criminal and child clearance background check | Categories: Community Education, Department Support, Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising

The Irishtown Fire Company is a 100% volunteer fire company. And just like every volunteer company, we are always looking to bring in new perspective members. And you do Not have to run into burning buildings to make an impactful mark within a volunteer fire company. We have many was that you can give back to the community aside from the whole "burning buildings" thing. From community outreach, fundraising, administrative; you can find your niche and shine. We have a Fire Police unit that assists the Firefighters with scene safety that is always looking for members, and we are in the process of re-starting our Junior Firefighter program where kids can join at the age of 14 and kick start their career in the Fire-Rescue service. But if you do want to become a full fledged Firefighter and just don't know how to get trained, we can help with that too. Be sure to stop by the station when we are there, or fill out a inquiry so that we can answer your questions. | Requirements: Fire-Rescue training is always great, but NO experience is required. If you need/want training, we can assist with finding you classes. | Categories: Community Education, Fundraising, Firefighter, Department Support, Junior Members

Assist in running lighting and sound under the guidance of the AV Coordinator during performances. Volunteers can view performances for free and are invited to the annual HSO Appreciation Banquet.

Help set up and tear down merchandise displays, and assist with sales before, during intermission, and after performances. Volunteers receive free concert admission and are invited to the annual HSO Appreciation Banquet.

Help transport senior animals to and from the rescue. Volunteers will be notified of transport needs via the organization's Facebook page.

Assist Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue by organizing and participating in fundraising and donation drives. Volunteers help raise funds and collect items needed for the care of senior dogs and cats.

The Alpha Fire Company is always looking for good new members to join our ranks. Even if the idea of running into a burning building is not actually how you want to volunteer your time, That's OK, we have other opportunities too. We have a wide array of non-firefighting duties as well. From EMS to Fundraising, Administrative to Public Education, we can always find a position for you. Stop by the station, e-mail our Membership Secretary, and/or check out our website. Additional information can also be found on our website on the recruitment page located within our Public Info tab. | Requirements: Experience is always great but Not Required! We are looking for dedicated people that want to make a difference in the community. If you would like to be trained as a firefighter or an EMT, we can help you achieve those classes. | Categories: Firefighter, Community Education, Department Support, EMT, Fundraising

Join our team as a Small Animal Care Volunteer, where you'll assist in the daily care and enrichment of rabbits and other small animals. Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of our animals and supporting our mission.

Help protect America's most famous small town! GFD volunteers have been protecting Gettysburg and the surrounding area since 1808!. We offer modern equipment and a diverse call volume with little fund raising requirements. Visit www.gettysburgfd.com for more information and see weekly updates on department activities on our Facebook page Gettysburg Fire. | Requirements: Meet background checks and medical forms per the GFD membership application. Have a desire to help in your community! | Categories: Community Education, Firefighter

Engage with visitors at the George Spangler Farm, sharing knowledge about Pennsylvania barns. Volunteers are needed every Sunday during the summer season, with shifts available from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Training and resources will be provided.

Prepare meals for residents several times a week, with guidance from a dietitian. Meals can be prepped at home and cooked at Pappus House.

Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a warm and loving home environment for residents. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts daily.

Work alongside Care Staff to provide comfort and support to residents and their families. This role requires additional training and a larger time commitment, with 4-hour shifts available daily.

Develop and coordinate volunteer programs, recruit and engage volunteers, and contribute to the monthly 'Volunteer Spotlight' or 'Pappus House Newsletter.'

Assist in planning the signature fundraiser held each spring, supporting Pappus House's mission through event coordination.

Provide companionship to residents in their final hours, offering a peaceful presence. This role is on-call as needed, requiring flexibility and compassion.

Engage residents in social interactions such as conversation, games, crafts, or music, enhancing their daily experiences. Volunteers can choose from 1-hour shifts throughout the day.

Be the welcoming face and calm voice for visitors and callers at Pappus House, ensuring a warm and loving atmosphere. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts throughout the day.

Prepare meals for residents' families twice a month, contributing to a comforting home environment. Dishes can be prepared at home and brought to Pappus House.

Help plan the annual floating memorial event in October, contributing to a meaningful community gathering.

Help maintain the beautiful grounds of Pappus House by caring for herb, flower, and shrub gardens from April through October. Participate in Weeding Wednesdays or work individually.

Provide behind-the-scenes support through tasks such as mailings, public speaking, and fundraising. Your efforts help keep Pappus House running smoothly.

Assist in decorating Pappus House for holidays, helping residents enjoy festive celebrations. This is a seasonal opportunity for groups or individuals.

Deliver flowers, e-greetings, mail, medical records, or patient supplies within the hospital. Volunteers should be dependable and responsible.

Volunteers are essential to the organization, assisting with the preservation of artifacts and supporting community programming. Responsibilities include helping with the digitalization of archives and maintaining the condition of historical items.

The Bendersville Community Fire Company has served the community for over 100 years. Over the years we have provided several services to our community. Fire suppression, Motor Vehicle efforts, EMS, land rescue, and much more. These efforts come with a price tag. Over the years we have made fundraising not only about supporting our services but also away for the community to come together and enjoy great events with great food to support a great cause. This obviously creates more time for our volunteers to provide banquet quality foods to the public instead of providing the services that we hold dear to our hearts. We are in search of an individual able to coordinate the hall rentals, food ordering, and other duties. | Requirements: This individual must be aware of the serving standards, and be familiar with cooking. Certification in the Serve Pro industry is required to be obtained within the first 60 days. This individual will be in charge of all the food ordering for banquets, and fundraising events. Communication will be key to the sucess of the postion as the individual will be responsiable for coordinating other volunteers for help for the banquets, and coordinating with the committee chair persons need for fundraisers. Individual will be responsible for all of the scheduling of the facility for the banquet hall and meeting room. | Categories: Fundraising, Other, Department Support

Recruiting is a top priority for BCFC. We are actively recruiting volunteers, with or without experience in a variety of roles—Fire/EMS, Auxiliary, Junior Fire Fighters. If you’re interested, apply today! | Requirements: None. We will train as necessary | Categories: Firefighter, Fundraising, EMT, Junior Members

The main responsibilities are to assist people in distress, rescue fire victims and extinguish fires as quickly as possible. To accomplish these goals, a Volunteer Firefighter must perform a wide range of tasks. We reviewed several job listings to determine the primary duties of a Volunteer Firefighter. Inspect Equipment Communities rely on Volunteer Firefighters to inspect and maintain fire trucks, ladders, hoses and other fire-fighting equipment. Volunteer Firefighters regularly inspect their equipment for cracks, leaks, holes and other signs of damage. If a piece of equipment is damaged beyond repair, the Volunteer Firefighter submits a request for a replacement. Administer First Aid In addition to fighting fires, Volunteer Firefighters also respond to auto accidents and other emergencies. When responding to a fire or accident scene, a Volunteer Firefighter may have to administer CPR or perform other first-aid procedures. With special training, a Volunteer Firefighter may also perform basic life-support procedures. Suppress Fires A Volunteer Firefighter uses a variety of techniques to control and extinguish fires. Volunteer Firefighters use ladders, hydrants, hoses, fire extinguishers, and other tools to prevent fires from spreading. In some cases, a Volunteer Firefighter may have to enter a burning building to put out the flames or rescue fire victims. | Requirements: Will send to York County Fire School if have no training. But if have experience and training, we're looking for: Essentials of Firefighting or equivalent PA Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Hazardous Materials Operations level NIMS | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support

The fire company is always looking for new members. No previous experience necessary. Will provide all training and personal protective equipment based on position. Looking for people for all positions. Inquire for more Info. | Requirements: Must be of good moral character and willing to learn. Must be able to pass a standard background check with no theft, felony, or arson charges. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Community Education, Fundraising, Junior Members, Fire Corps, Department Support

Assist with leading dipnetting rotations, crowd control, and animal presentations during field trips for children from Kindergarten through middle school. Training is offered in the spring and fall.

Participate in pop-up work days for weeding, mulching, and pond clean-up. Volunteers can also adopt a garden to maintain.

Assist in greeting visitors, answering phones, and providing general park information. Volunteers will be trained on the everyday functions of the Nature Center and will shadow a staff person before starting.

Work with MTBMD to help keep trails clear and manage invasive species. Volunteers will be coordinating with a partner organization.

Assist with events such as the Maple Sugaring, Adult Egg Hunt, Earth Day, Monarch Fest, and Duck Hunt. Volunteers will help with event setup, management, and cleanup.

Help with activity preparation, assist with animal shows or hands-on activities, answer client questions, and manage trash removal and clean-up after parties.

Assist with crowd control, first aid, and leading crafts/activities during summer camps. Experience working with children is preferred. Training is mandatory before camp days.

Volunteers perform various tasks such as greeting and interviewing clients, packing food, and unpacking, sorting, and organizing food to support the mission of providing emergency supplemental food.

The West Manchester Township Fire Department is a busy suburban 100% Volunteer Fire Department that responds to 850 calls for service annually. To do this we rely on highly dedicated personnel within the community. We are seeking “Home Responders” and “Live-In” members. Live-Ins – For exchange for responding to calls for service, station duties, and training, live-ins reside at the fire station for FREE. We provide 4 college style dorm rooms between our two (2) fire stations. Each dorm has a beds, dressers/wardrobes, desks, wired/wireless internet access. In addition to free room-and-board, WMTFD also offers a variety of other incentives for your time and dedication. These include paid training, uniforms, retirement plan, and much more. Home Responders – For exchange for responding to calls for service, we provide FREE uniforms, FREE training, FREE Life Insurance up to $10,000.00, FREE Retirement Plan, FREE Fuel Reimbursement and much more. For our Live-Ins, our stations are just a short commute from the following colleges/universities: Penn State York York College of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Area Community College York Campus YTI Career Institute All members have access to our day rooms (lounge) which are equipped with plush recliners and sofas, big screen TV’s, Pool tables, state-of-the-art commercial quality fitness centers that include free weights, cardio, and universal gym equipment. We are looking for motivated individuals to become a part of our team. If you have the drive and determination to become a firefighter, please feel free to stop by any of our stations for a tour and an application or email Chief Clif at claughman@wmtwp.com | Requirements: LIVE-INS: Firefighters requesting live-in status must be 18 years of age or older. Prospective live-ins must obtain approval from the live-in committee and must obtain the following: *Minimum of 10% call for service volume *Minimum of 10% fundraising participation *Attend monthly trainings *Comply with department policies and procedures *The ability to obtain certification at the level of Firefighter I Home Responders: *Maintain an average of 10% call participation *Maintain an average of 10% fundraising participation *Attend 1 quarterly in-house training *Comply with department policies and procedures *Ability to complete Entry Level program through either Exterior or Interior and Haz-Mat operations | Categories: Firefighter

Not interested in responding on the trucks to emergencies? We have a job for you! Social Members are adults who do not desire to, or are no longer able to, participate in fire and rescue activities. They may hold administrative positions, assist with fundraising, and help the company run like a well-oiled machine. Social Members can help with our many events as much or as little as they are available. Fire Engines are expensive! We have multiple events all year long and all help is appreciated in any capacity. We try to make fundraising fun for everyone that comes out to help! Why Volunteer with Manchester Volunteer Fire? Members can enjoy many benefits of membership with Station 4 including free training, lifelong friendships, and much more: Uniforms and gear provided Free yearly physical through the county for operational members Discounted hall rental Social events Supplemental life insurance Tax credit based on participation (LOSAP) Retirement Benefits Eligibility for Will for Heros Scholarship opportunities Use of Station Gym and personal fitness equipment Leadership Training and Personal development. Opportunity to learn and Build your Resume Serve your Community | Requirements: $5 Membership fee Work permit for any member under 18 years of age. Ready to apply? Print out the application below and bring it to our next company meeting, the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm! | Categories: Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support, Other

Many Junior Firefighters go on to become Officers in the company, while others go on to become Career Firefighters, EMT's and Paramedics in Carroll County and surrounding jurisdictions. The sky is the limit and there are no boundaries to what you can achieve. Only you can take charge of your destiny. Only you can decide what path in life you will choose. If you're not already a member, come out and see what you can become. Our trainings are meant to teach you the basics of firefighting, once you become a senior member and start taking classes there are multiple members willing to help you expand on what you have already learned. It is our goal to get you as prepared as possible for an exciting adventure in the fire service whether you decide to pursue a career as a career firefighter or continue to serve your community as a volunteer. Check with your advisor for available trainings. If you are interested in becoming a Junior Firefighter contact Danny Sherwin at Dwsherwin1@gmail.com. We are always happy to accept new members that are willing to learn. | Requirements: 12 to 15 years old | Categories: Junior Members

Join Manchester volunteer Fire Department! Operational members aged 18 and over with the appropriate training and clearances can participate in activities of the department including, but not limited to: Fire Suppression Rescue Emergency Medical Technicians Apparatus Driving Fire police No Experience Necessary! Carroll County offers training through Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute of University of MD and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems free to our volunteers! Why Volunteer with Manchester Volunteer Fire? Members can enjoy many benefits of membership with Station 4 including free training, lifelong friendships, and much more: Uniforms and gear provided Free yearly physical through the county for operational members Discounted hall rental Social events Supplemental life insurance Tax credit based on participation (LOSAP) Retirement Benefits Eligibility for Will for Heroes Scholarship opportunities Use of Station Gym and personal fitness equipment Leadership Training and Personal development. Opportunity to learn and Build your Resume Serve your Community | Requirements: $5 Membership fee. IF APPLICANT IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, A WORK PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE APPLICANT. (CAN BE OBTAINED IN SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFICE.) Ready to apply? Print out the application below and bring it to our next company meeting, the first Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm! | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, EMT, Fundraising

Volunteers and interns in animal care help with the daily care and rehabilitation of wildlife. Duties include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health of animals under the center's care.

Volunteers assist with maintenance tasks around the center, ensuring facilities are safe and functional. Scout projects are welcome to contribute to the center's upkeep and improvement.

Support volunteers assist with various tasks around the center, including administrative duties and helping with events. Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the center's operations.

Interns will assist in developing and delivering educational programs about wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Responsibilities include engaging with the community and promoting the center's mission.

Lead and assist in guided tours of the Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church, sharing its history and significance with visitors. Volunteers will engage with the public and provide educational insights into the church's cultural heritage.

Assist in the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Mt. Tabor cemetery. Volunteers will help with tasks such as landscaping, cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure the site remains respectful and accessible.

Volunteers partner with congregation and community groups to perform one-time chores such as raking leaves, cleaning, or helping with repairs for seniors. This is a flexible opportunity for groups and families.

Volunteers assist older adults with non-medical needs such as local shopping, errands, friendly visits, and transportation. Volunteers determine their own availability and are matched with seniors living nearby.

Assist with organizing and managing choral rehearsals and performances. Volunteers will help with setting up venues, managing music sheets, and supporting the choir directors during events.