Assist in organizing and participating in community events and workshops to promote CAF's programs and services. Volunteers will help with event logistics, engage with community members, and provide information about CAF's initiatives.

Riverdale Heights is a 100% Volunteer station. Come and join our family. | Requirements: No experience necessary. We will train you. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Department Support, Community Education

Participate in community service projects such as Earth Day clean-up, helping students appreciate nature and learn leadership skills by maintaining green spaces in their communities.

Assist in organizing and supervising field trips that introduce youth to the African Diaspora and historical sites, fostering pride and appreciation of history.

Join the Language Leadership Council to network with Museum Liaisons worldwide, stay informed about programs, and share your expertise with the Museum. Members contribute to the museum's mission by supporting language-related events and initiatives.

Participate in Good Neighbor Day by enhancing the Lakeland Digital Archive. Volunteers can choose from tasks such as census record transcription, oral history transcription correction, and metadata entry into an archival database.

Join volunteers virtually to transcribe documents for the Lakeland Digital Archive. Projects include transcribing census records, historic University of Maryland ledgers, and funeral programs to preserve the history of the Lakeland community.

Volunteers are needed for special events like Lakeland Heritage Weekend to assist with administration, publicity, and collections. This role involves helping organize and manage event logistics to ensure a successful celebration of Lakeland's history.

Assist in providing warm showers to the homeless community every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Volunteers will help manage the mobile shower trailer and ensure a welcoming environment for guests.

Participate in packing parties to assemble Blessing Bags containing toiletries, food, and resources for distribution to homeless individuals. Volunteers will help organize and pack items efficiently.

Join one of the most progressive, dynamic volunteer fire, rescue & EMS departments in the region, providing a full stable of services including engine company, truck company, rescue squad and BLS & ALS emergency medical services. <strong>At the HVFD, you are not a member of a department, you are a member of our family.</strong> We are a busy, urban fire/EMS department bordering the nation's capital, responding to nearly 6,000 calls for service every year. We are conveniently located adjacent to the Prince George's Plaza Metro station on the green line, making the HVFD an ideal place to volunteer wherever you live in the area. Although no previous experience or training is required, you need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. Our service is one that calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments. Our volunteers must be team players, respecting each other’s roles and contributions. You need to be able to work on-call and to deal with occasional interruptions to your lifestyle, dropping what you’re doing at the ‘sound of the bell’ to respond to the emergency needs of your fellow citizens. A new recruit can expect to spend between 5-10 hours each week on fire company business. This entails meetings, training, emergency responses and other miscellaneous activities. Some weeks will be more and other weeks much less. The days of the week or times may vary depending on the level of activity. All training and equipment is provided free -- so whether you have years of experience and looking for a new home to volunteer or are a member of our community in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area looking to start volunteering in fire/EMS, we have opportunities at the HVFD for you. <li><a href="http://firedept.link/joinhvfd_nvfc"><strong>Click here to earn more about opportunities, benefits and about the HVFD at HVFD.com/join</strong></a></li> | Requirements: <li> <strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong> You must be at least 16 years of age to apply. For those under 18, a statement of parental or legal guardian consent must accompany the application, and a parent or legal guardian must also attend an interview process.</li> <li> <strong>First Steps:</strong> New recruits must successfully pass a Prince George’s County background check and physical examination and complete the county's Volunteer Recruit School (typically 4 weeknights, including CPR).</li> <li> <strong>Flexible Duty Shifts:</strong> All Fire/EMS and EMS Only members are required to participate in our Duty Shift program. This typically includes a minimum of 24–36 hours per month mixed between weeknights and weekends. We can generally meet needs for flexible schedules and members are always encouraged to schedule volunteer hours beyond the minimums.</li> <lI> <strong>Free Training:</strong> Full Fire/EMS members must complete (or have reciprocity for) both Firefighter I & EMT within 30 months of joining -- and one of them within 18 months. EMS only members must have or complete the Maryland EMT course (or reciprocity for other states) within 18 months of joining. <em>All training is provided free.</em></li> Support roles are also available ranging from administrative support, financial, community education and beyond. Contact join@hvfd.com for more information or visit us online at <a href="http://firedept.link/joinhvfd_nvfc">hvfd.com/join</a> | Categories: Fundraising, EMT, Firefighter, Department Support, Community Education

Volunteer as a peer counselor at the Help Center, providing free and confidential support to the UMD community. Volunteers will undergo training to develop listening skills, empathy, and confidence in crisis situations.

Help plan HAP programs, such as the Valentine-making party, Smart Aging Fair, or informational sessions about aging. This role involves organizing events and activities for the community.

Keep the community informed about what HAP is doing by updating the website or publicizing events. This role involves managing communications and requires skills in technology and marketing.

Become a volunteer driver and take neighbors to medical appointments, to the grocery store, HAP events, or run other errands. This role involves direct interaction with community members and requires a commitment to helping others.

Join a HAP committee to reach out to neighbors, coordinate volunteers, or fundraise. This role supports the organization's mission by engaging with the community and raising necessary funds.

Check in on neighbors through the HAP phone tree or regular 'friendly visits.' This role involves providing companionship and support to seniors in the community.

Perform small tasks around the house or yard for seniors, such as moving furniture, shoveling snow, or mowing the lawn. This role supports seniors in maintaining their homes and requires a commitment to helping others.

Join our team on-site to help with native plant projects. Volunteers will assist in planting, weeding, and maintaining native plant sites to support local ecology.

The Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a busy department in the heart of Prince George's County, MD near the University of Maryland . We provide training, gear, and support to succeed. We want and need candidates with a variety of work history, education, training, and skillsets. Life experience is what you bring to the table and we welcome people from a variety of backgrounds. Volunteering in the fire department is a unique experience that can be as rewarding and educational as you choose to make it. Motivation, dedication, and professionalism are qualities that successful volunteers must possess. Members of the Berwyn Heights VFD not only possess these qualities but are continuously seeking to further their knowledge and skills as well. Once a member has attained specific levels of training and experience, they are eligible to participate in any and all of the duties and functions of a Firefighter/EMT. Some of the general duties that one could expect to perform as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT include: Fire suppression Rescue of victims trapped by fire or motor vehicle accident Treatment and transport of victims experiencing medical or traumatic emergencies Driving and maintaining emergency vehicles Providing various public assistance, inspection, investigation and educational services We look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed as a member of our dynamic and growing organization. | Requirements: At least 16 years of age No previous training required (except for Bunkroom Live-In Program) Be able to pass criminal background check conducted by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Be able to pass a medical physical conducted by PGFD contracted representative Completion of Volunteer Recruit School (includes CPR and Infectious Control) Completion of Firefighter I or Maryland EMT-B within 18 months of membership and both within 36 months (except EMS-only and Administrative members) Participation in the duty shift program (minimum of two shifts per month) to ensure station staffing Participation in Annual Spring Clean Up Participation in two shifts during Christmas Tree Sales | Categories: Firefighter, EMT