When you are ready to serve your community, contact the Fire Department find out more information and to complete our membership application. We also welcome anyone from the community to visit us at our drill night on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm. Someone is always on hand to answer questions and help you though the application process. Applicants need to be a resident of the Pittsford Fire District and be at least 18 years of age. For residents under the age of 18, please consider joining our Explorer Post. After submission of the application, an applicant will meet with the Membership Committee. As an applicant, you will be required to pass a background check, a drug test and a physical as part of the application process. All applicants will require approval of the Fire Department and the Fire District for membership. | Requirements: Being a member of the Fire Department is a manageable commitment. Members will be required to meet minimum standards for training, minimum response to emergencies and associated activities such as meetings. Training drills are conducted once a week and Company Meetings are held once a month. All training including initial Firefighter 1 Certification is provided to volunteers at no cost. All equipment, gear and uniforms are provided to all volunteers. | Categories: Department Support, Firefighter, EMT, Community Education, Fundraising

Being a volunteer firefighter first responder with the Brighton Fire Department (Rochester, NY) is a truly rewarding experience. Not only are you dedicating your time to those in need, but the relationships you will build with the other members and families will last you a lifetime! *Give back to the community in a most unique way *Excitement your day job doesn’t offer *Help neighbors and strangers alike in their time of need *Sense of pride from being part of an elite team *Organized social events for volunteers and their families *Leadership and management opportunities *Learn new skills and make close friends *Be in a profession you never thought of “back then” Opportunities are available for those with and without previous experience to join our thriving department of 80+ volunteers and 30+ career firefighters, who respond to over 2400 calls per year within the Brighton and Pittsford, New York communities of Monroe County (Rochester), NY. 1. On-Duty Bunker Program - Full-time college students who already have Firefighter 1 training may apply to live in our "bunker program" while attending full-time college in the Rochester, NY area. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 2. On-Duty Squad Program - Members serve a shift with the same group of volunteers from 6pm-6am once per week, responding on a dedicated vehicle to all calls within the district. There is a short drill while on duty, as well. Current shifts are on Mon-Thu evenings. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 3. On-Duty Station Program - Volunteers stand-by at the firehouse, in uniform, to ride the trucks with the career firefighters. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in other training outside of station shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 4. On-Duty Response Vehicle Program - Qualified volunteers are permitted to "sign-out" a Fire Department Ford F350 or Chevy Tahoe for up to 24 hours, and must respond to all calls while on-duty. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 5. On-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - Members use our WhenIWork App to sign-up for a shift 9pm-5am and anytime on the weekends (in 4-hour blocks) to respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. 6. Off-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - All volunteers are issued Minitor/Unication Fire Pagers and given access to our Smartphone Alerting App, as well as firefighting gear to store in the trunk of their personal car. Members respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles as their personal obligations and schedule permit. Participation in training is required. BFD also offers a program for high-school-aged youths, in partnership with the Exploring Program. While technically not members of the fire department, BFD explorers work in the firehouse and at the scene of calls alongside our volunteer and career firefighters, in low-risk situations, to assist firefighters. It is a great networking experience, as well as a great opportunity to learn the business and skills of emergency services. We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. | Requirements: Brighton residency *not* required Age 14-17 for Fire Explorers, Age 18-55+ for Scene Support & Firefighter Stable work/school and personal situations Foreseeable 3-5 year minimum commitment Pass background, medical physical, etc. Lawful US resident status We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. Please visit http://www.brightonfd.org/volunteer-info to learn more. Information sessions are also held on the third Mondays of January, March, June, and October at 7pm each year. During COVID, we are broadcasting them via Zoom. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support

Join Color Fairport Green in their mission to promote sustainability in Fairport and Perinton, NY. Volunteers will engage in various climate-related projects and actions, contributing their time, talents, and energy to support environmental initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the Volunteer Firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. | Requirements: ~ Over the age of 18 ~ Reside in the Fairport Fire District ~ Have a valid drivers license | Categories: Firefighter

Assist in various aspects of theater production including designing and building sets, costuming actors, and providing props. Volunteers can also help with selling tickets, serving food and drinks, and ushering audience members.

Help keep the website up-to-date and useful for anyone looking for information. Assist in informing members and the larger community about upcoming events and other happenings.

Help recruit knowledgeable speakers, organize field trips, plan social events, and host gatherings. The Program Committee needs your ideas and energy to keep BANC’s programs of the highest quality possible.

Keeping the sanctuary clubhouse and grounds usable is an ongoing project. Tasks include keeping the mower running, fixing a broken doorknob, and scheduling chimney inspections and gutter cleanings.

The Executive Council oversees the day-to-day operations of BANC. It sets policies and the budget. Become an officer or trustee to help steer BANC into the future.

Help grow and diversify the club by getting to know new and current members through conversations about what is important to them.

Help maintain the health and resilience of the important ecosystems living at the BANC sanctuary. Invasive plants and animals threaten nature’s balance and are a constant and growing challenge.

Help keep the clubhouse gardens amazing by watering, weeding, and installing plants. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and commune with nature.

Volunteers in the Book Shoppe Team are responsible for accepting book donations, sorting them, and selling them. The sales support library programs and initiatives.

Volunteers at the library assist with cleaning library materials and preparing them for shelving. This role supports the library's operations and ensures materials are ready for public use.

We are looking for men and women interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter and giving back to their community. We will provide the member with all of the training and equipment needed. | Requirements: You must live or work with-in our response area, Southeast corner of the Town of Perinton, and be in good overall health. Need to pass a medical physical prior to being voted into the department as well as a criminal background check. The member will need to complete Firefighter 1 training within 1 year of joining the department. | Categories: Firefighter

We are always looking for new members to join the ranks of the fire department. We will provide all of the training and equipment to become a fully qualified interior firefighter. Another membership option is to become a Civil Member, no firefighter duties, of the department where you can work on various projects around the department. | Requirements: Any person who is at 18 years of age who lives and/or works within our fire district is eligible to join. Active interior qualified firefighters must: 1) Be at least 18 Years of Age at the time the application is submitted 2) Reside or work with-in the Egypt Fire Protection District 3) Pass both a criminal and arson background investigation 4) Complete the new member interview 5) Pass a firefighter physical and drug screen prior to being voted into the department | Categories: EMT, Fundraising, Department Support, Firefighter

Assist in organizing and executing the annual NAMIWalks event, including setup, registration, and guiding participants. Volunteers are crucial to the success of this fundraising and awareness event.

Facilitate support groups for individuals with mental health conditions or for family members and caregivers. Training will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared to lead these groups effectively.

Present educational programs to various audiences, including schools and community groups, to raise awareness about mental health. Training and materials will be provided.

Volunteers are needed to take over feeding stations, providing food and water to cats at various locations in the Beechwood neighborhood. This role requires a commitment to visit the stations regularly, ensuring the cats are fed and cared for.