Assist in maintaining no-wake buoys on Otsego Lake to ensure safe boating conditions. Volunteers will work with the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Volunteer Dive Team.

Transport water samples as part of New York’s CSLAP – Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program. Volunteers will work with the SUNY-Oneonta Biological Field Station to ensure timely and safe delivery of samples.

Train and work as a boat wash steward to protect Otsego Lake from invasive species. This role involves educating boaters on the importance of cleaning their boats to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Organize and conduct the annual Lake Clean-Up Day to help maintain the beauty and health of Otsego Lake. This involves coordinating volunteers and ensuring the proper disposal of waste collected.

Volunteers participate in removing invasive species from local ecosystems to protect native flora and fauna. Tasks include identifying invasive species and safely removing them.

Volunteers help monitor local water bodies for quality and health, collecting samples and recording data to support environmental research and protection efforts.

The Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department serves the greater Cooperstown community through fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services. The Department is a division of the Village government of Cooperstown, as such, members are technically unpaid village employees. Equipment and supplies are included as part of the village budget each year, and cover vehicle maintenance and fuel expenses. Donations make up the remainder of the Department's operating budget. Once received by the officers of the Department, this packet will be reviewed, and your name will be read at the next regular meeting. A panel of Department officers will interview you, and the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department will complete a required arson background check. Squad applications will be voted on at a Squad meeting, and will then be forwarded to the Fire Department for vote at it's next monthly meeting. Membership is broken into four primary categories - Fire & Rescue, EMS, Fire Police and Fire Corps. Fire & Rescue - Firefighters work as part of a team to provide fire protection, extricate accident victims, and provide rescue services. Firefighters provide these services on roadways, afield, and on the waterways in and around Cooperstown, as well as providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities. In addition to providing fire protection, members may receive specialized training in water rescue, dive or ice rescue, wildland search, rope rescue and other topics. All training is provided to members free of charge. Emergency Medical Services (Cooperstown Emergency Squad) - Members receive free training, either in-house or through the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services. CPR training is the minimum level required to assist on ambulance calls, while many members go on to seek training as First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Critical Care Technicians and Paramedics. Each level of training builds on the last, and squad members have each spent many hours of their own time to reach their current level of state certification. Fire Police - Members of the Department that provide traffic control and security at emergency scenes and Department events are part of the Fire Police. Fire Police members receive specialized training, and are sworn peace officers of NY State. Fire Corps - Community members who interested in helping their community, but for various reasons choose not to work in one of the above categories of membership, may choose to join the Fire Corps division of the Department. Fire Corps members provide administrative support, record keeping, fundraising and other support services to the Department without responding to emergency scenes. Fire Corps members do not accrue LOSAP credit. | Requirements: As an applicant to the Cooperstown Fire Department, I: • Understand that I must reside in the Cooperstown Fire District or contract First Responder district upon initial application. • Understand that new members of the Department serve a term of probation. • Agree to adhere to the By-Laws and Standard Operating Guidelines of the Cooperstown Fire Department. • Pledge to attend meetings, drills and fires, when I am available, unless an excused by an officer. • I understand that new members of the Department serve a term of probation. If applying for membership to the Cooperstown Emergency Squad, I further understand: • That members are required to take a scheduled call night or be excused by an Officer. • That probationary members are required to serve on an inventory crew. | Categories: EMT, Community Education, Fundraising, Other, Department Support, Firefighter

Volunteers assist with maintaining trails, ensuring they are safe and accessible for public use. Responsibilities include clearing debris, repairing paths, and installing signage.

Assist with office tasks such as filing, scanning, organizing records, and making copies. This role supports the administrative functions of the organization.

Help with event setup/breakdown and preparation, coordinate educational programs, and lead hikes. This role supports community engagement and educational outreach.

Be assigned one Blueway property to walk boundaries, maintain trails, and check registration boxes. This role is essential for the upkeep and monitoring of conservation areas.

Assist with Blueway property maintenance as needed. This role includes tasks such as trail clearing, signage upkeep, and general property management.

Monitor privately owned properties to ensure compliance with conservation easements. This role involves regular visits and reporting on the condition of the land.

Assist in the distribution of food and personal care items to clients of the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Volunteers will help with sorting, packing, and distributing items during pantry hours.

Assist with the BackPack Program by packing and distributing backpacks filled with nutritious food for children in need. Volunteers will help ensure that children have food over weekends and school breaks.

We have many positions available from interior firefighters, exterior firefighters, scene support, drivers, pump operators, fire police, EMS | Requirements: complete the application, screening, pass a background check , pass a physical, complete onboarding . We accept members as young as 16 yrs old as long as a parent, guardian signs off on restrictions. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Other, Fire Corps, Department Support, Community Education, EMT, Fundraising

The East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, two training nights; one during the week and one on the weekend. For anyone interested please contact us. We will be more than happy to meet you and provide all the information you would like to know about the department, get your application underway. | Requirements: -18 to qualify for full active member -must live or work in the district or neighboring district -Screened for an arson background check and sexual predator -Must fill out application and return with $5.00 NOTE: These are only basic requirements. For more information please contact us. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Other, Department Support

Organize and participate in fundraising events, community outreach programs, and awareness campaigns to support the initiatives of Friends of The Feral. This role helps raise essential funds and awareness.

Assist with Trap-Neuter-Return operations by trapping cats, transporting them to veterinary clinics, and monitoring their recovery. This role is crucial in managing the feral cat population humanely.

Assist in distributing food to feral cat colonies, manage food drop/pick-up sites, or help with delivery services to caregivers. This role supports the nutritional needs of feral cats.

Provide basic medical care, distribute first aid supplies, and educate caregivers on administering first aid to feral cats. This role is vital in ensuring the health and safety of feral cats.