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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.