Do you have what it takes to make a difference? The Oakdale Area Fire Department is seeking dedicated community members who are ready to step up, serve, and save lives. Whether you’re interested in firefighting, emergency medical services, or support roles, we have a place for you! What We Offer: ✅ Professional training and gear ✅ A chance to serve your community ✅ Lifelong friendships and teamwork ✅ Real-world experience and personal growth No experience? No problem. We provide the training — you bring the commitment. Be more than a bystander. Be a hero in your hometown. Apply today! | Requirements: Must be 18 or older, pass a background check, and be ready to serve with courage, integrity, and heart. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Community Education, Fundraising, Department Support

Joyner Volunteer Fire Department is seeking individuals willing to help their community. We are looking for active members who want to help respond to fire, medical, and rescue calls in our immediate area as well as supply mutual aid for all of Morgan County | Requirements: No experience required but any previous training site does help. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Department Support, Junior Members, Other, Fire Corps, Fundraising, Community Education

Are you ready to serve your community? We're ready to work with you! Whether you're interested in becoming a firefighter, first responder, or an associate member, we've got something for everyone! Contact us today to get started. | Requirements: No experience required! We have an opportunity to serve for everyone. | Categories: Fundraising, Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support, Community Education

Volunteers assist host congregations in providing overnight lodging, meals, and hospitality to families experiencing homelessness. Volunteers may help with meal preparation, overnight supervision, or organizing activities for children.

The Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder is a vital position within the community. The volunteer is a a person willing to serve the community by performing fire suppression, emergency medical care, technical rescue and hazardous materials response services to their fellow neighbor. Work is performed under both emergency and nonemergency conditions. Work sometimes involves an element of personal danger and operations in all types of weather conditions. Work is performed under regular supervision. | Requirements: 18 years of age Good physical condition Pass Criminal Background Pass Drug Screen | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Assist with mailing announcements and thank-you cards, and help with pop-up sales by picking up, sorting items, and assisting during the sale.

Assist in planning and preparing for the Paws for Life Gala, including soliciting donations, wrapping, photographing, and displaying auction items, and staffing the event.

Help set up and take down tents and equipment, transport equipment and animals, and tend to animals and the booth during events like the Lavender Fest.

Use PetPoint software for data entry and create photographs and artwork for displays and ads.

Provide shelter, food, and love to foster animals. SARG provides additional support. Volunteers must fill out a foster application and may need to arrange meetings for animal showings.

Attend city council or planning commission meetings and report back to the group on relevant developments and decisions.

Write letters to city council members to communicate the organization's stance on development issues and advocate for responsible development.

Make presentations to various groups such as neighborhood associations and environmental groups to educate them about responsible development in Oak Ridge.

Assist with publicity by designing ads, writing letters to the editor, or serving as a media spokesperson for the organization.

Help plan workshops focused on attracting industry to Oak Ridge, with an emphasis on research and development companies.

Support special events by serving as greeters, assisting with set-up and break-down, providing childcare, and performing other tasks as needed to ensure the success of the event.

Assist students with homework, special projects, and help them reach grade level. Volunteers will work directly with students to provide academic support and encouragement.