Interested in firefighting or the emergency medical field? Live in the City of Pekin? Help your local community and gain experience while exploring the emergency services field. The Schaeferville Fire Protection District, serving the unincorporated areas surrounded by the City of Pekin, is looking for applicants for the position of volunteer firefighter. This position provides response to fire and medical emergencies within the district and to our mutual aid partners in the county. Our team environment focuses on providing an enriching environment filled with members from all walks of life, including business, faith/community, communications, and medical related fields. We provide online and in person training to meet state requirements for basic firefighting, as well as the ability to attend state classes at little to no cost to the user. | Requirements: Reside within 5 miles of the firehouse. Highschool Diploma Drivers License Good Moral Character No Felony Convictions No convictions for theft, burglary, larceny, deceptive practice, or any drug related offenses. Ability to pass a Public Trust Background Check Ability to stand, walk, squat, reach or sit for extended periods. Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Serve on one of the organization's committees to support its mission. Committee members will assist in planning and executing various projects.

Contribute your professional skills such as website design, social media management, or legal expertise to support the organization's mission. Volunteers will assist in various projects that require specialized skills.

Join us at our clinics and events to provide hands-on support. Volunteers help with distributing supplies, managing event logistics, public speaking, and in-person community outreach.

Help with registrations and provide orientations for new participants, including map setup and compass basics. This role is essential for smooth event operations.

Assist in collecting controls and equipment after the event concludes. This role helps ensure the preservation of resources for future events.

Participate in hands-on workdays to help restore and maintain local ecosystems. Volunteers will engage in activities such as planting, removing invasive species, and other conservation tasks.

Run the course the day before the event to ensure all controls are correctly placed and functioning. This role is perfect for those who enjoy a preview of the course.

Assist in mapping the course and placing controls in the weeks leading up to an orienteering event. This role is crucial for ensuring the course is ready for participants.

Lead a team focused on a specific subject such as finance, governance, development, or conservation. Committee Chairs will organize meetings and guide the committee's efforts.

Take 'ownership' of a specific site and direct on-site work to restore healthy habitats. Volunteers will be responsible for planning and executing conservation activities at their designated site.

Assist in organizing and conducting forums to express and seek solutions to neighborhood concerns. Help improve communication with state and local government and empower residents with necessary tools and resources.

Help with greeting guests, gallery attending, facilitating hands-on activities, and distributing tickets for films or planetarium shows during museum special events. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring the success of these events.

Join the museum team on a regular basis to engage guests in the 3D Studio, support the membership team, interact with students on field trips, and assist the visitor services team in the museum store. Volunteers receive training and become an integral part of museum operations.

Volunteer fire department that responds to approx. 900+ calls for service per year, providing fire, rescue, and ambulance transport to our community and mutual aid to our surrounding communities. We also have opportunities for paid staff on part time or full time basis for EMS. | Requirements: Training will be provided once membership has been accepted. | Categories: EMT, Department Support, Community Education, Firefighter

The Logan Trivoli Fire Protection District is currently seeking volunteers for the Trivoli, Hanna City, and Lake Camelot Stations. | Requirements: 16 years of age. Valid Driver's License. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Junior Members

The Peoria Heights Fire Department was originally chartered in 1917 to provide fire suppression services for the village. Over the years, the department has now grown to provide fire suppression response, fire prevention education, technical rescue response (vehicle accidents, elevator rescues), and emergency medical services to all citizens within the Village of Peoria Heights. The department runs approximately 1200 calls per year out of two stations, which on average equates to approximately 3.3 calls per day. Unlike a full career fire department that is staffed solely by full-time personnel, Peoria Heights utilizes a “combination” structure which is composed of full-time personnel, part-time or “stipend” personnel, and volunteer responders. Full-time personnel work 24 hour shifts with 48 hours off while stipend personnel work 12 hour blocks of time (7a-7p/7p7a). Volunteer responders volunteer their time to run calls for service as they come in, often responding to the fire station from their personal residence. It takes a large amount of dedicated personnel to answer those calls, and we are continually recruiting new members to ensure that we can provide the best protection that we can to the village. New volunteers enter the department on a probationary status which lasts for 12 months. During this time, probationary firefighters are introduced to every facet of the fire department. An extensive training program gives the probationary member the skills needed to function as a full member of the fire department. Training includes radio communications, structural firefighting tactics, fire apparatus engineering and operation, auto extrication, rescue operations, first responder medical training, and many other topics. All members are required to attend at least 36 monthly drills and respond to a minimum of 10% of calls during each quarter. Veteran members assess the attitude, personality, and skills of the probationary member during all phases of training and probation. After the 12 months have passed, the supervisory staff of the department views the progress of the probationary member and decides whether to promote that member to the position of Firefighter, extend his/her probation, or recommend removal from the department. Your probationary period will require a major commitment in time and effort. Initially, you will be performing a limited number of duties on the fireground and may not be responding on first-out apparatus. As time goes on and your knowledge grows, these restrictions will slowly be lifted. While this period is difficult and sometimes boring, the department is looking hard at the intensity of your commitment. You will be a part of a team of highly trained individuals that depend on each other. You will be providing a service to the community that few people are prepared to undertake. You could make a real difference in people’s lives. You will know that you are doing something that really matters. | Requirements: 1. Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire and possess either a high school diploma or GED. 2. Must live within 3 miles “as the crow flies” from one of the two fire stations in Peoria Heights AND reside within the corporate limits of Peoria County, Illinois - Fire Station 1 is located at 4901 North Prospect Road in Peoria Heights. - Fire Station 2 is located at 1633 East Gardner Lane in Peoria Heights. - Special consideration may be given to those that live outside of the mileage limit. We encourage people to still apply even if they are outside of this limit for us to review on a case-by-case basis. 3. Must be able to pass a physical, drug screening, and criminal background screening as well as an oral interview. 4. Must be willing to devote time to assist the public in various capacities, including responding to emergency incidents that may involve environments that have an immediate danger to life and health. 5. Must be willing to devote time to training, public education, and other department-sponsored events to better prepare you and the fire department for emergency incidents. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Since 1891 O’Fallon Fire has been providing protection to the citizens of O’Fallon and the surrounding areas including the Village of Shiloh and the rural areas of the O’Fallon, Shiloh Valley, Caseyville, and St. Clair Townships. We are an ISO Class 3 rated agency and provide exceptional fire and rescue services through a combination of full time and volunteer personnel. In addition to our Fire Chief, we have 4 other full time employees. The majority of our fire suppression and rescue services are provided by 45 highly trained and dedicated volunteers distributed across 4 stations throughout our 44 square mile district. | Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age 2) Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 3) Must have no felony crime convictions 4) Possess a valid state driver license or identification card 5) Reside within the department’s response boundaries 6) Successfully pass NFPA 1582 medical and physical agility testing 7) Complete Basic Operations Firefighter or equivalent course | Categories: Firefighter

Join us every third Saturday to visit different nursing homes, share a meal with residents, and spread joy by fostering connections. This opportunity is designed to support and bring happiness to nursing home residents.

Bake cookies and other treats for fundraising events, helping to support the society's activities and programs. Volunteers should enjoy baking and be willing to contribute their culinary skills to support the organization.