Transport cats to and from spay/neuter appointments, ensuring their safety and comfort during transit. Volunteers play a crucial role in the logistical support of the organization's mission.

Help organize and execute fundraising activities to support the organization's mission. Volunteers will engage with the community to raise awareness and financial support for cat care and vet expenses.

Educate the community about the Trap-Neuter-Return program and the importance of spay/neuter for cats. Volunteers will engage with the public to spread awareness and knowledge.

Assist in trapping cats for spay/neuter procedures as part of the Trap-Neuter-Return program. Volunteers will help ensure the humane capture and transport of cats to veterinary appointments.

Help in the collection and sorting of surplus food to prevent waste and support food distribution programs. Volunteers will work with local businesses and farms to recover food that would otherwise go to waste.

Help us organize and restock the pantry and distribute food during the Greenwich or Cossayuna Pantry services. Pantry volunteers must participate in a pantry-specific orientation event prior to their first volunteer shift. If you would like to receive information about our next orientation, please submit our Volunteer Registration Form

Volunteers ride along with our driver and assist in loading, unloading, and organizing food as it is distributed across our service area. You’ll need stamina for long rides and strength for heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)! You will have the opportunity to meet many of the people who make up CFC's food access network as well as the individuals who benefit from our work.

Help sort and pack produce from local farms in preparation for Food Recovery's weekly distribution. Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm.

Shelter Buddies is a program for volunteers under the age of 15, where they can socialize cats and participate in the 'Words for Whiskers' program by reading to cats. An adult must accompany each Shelter Buddy during their visits.

Grounds/Maintenance Volunteers assist with minor repairs and upkeep of the shelter facility. This role is open to individuals aged 16 and older who are comfortable working with power tools and performing outdoor tasks.

As a Camp Companion Assistant, you will help the Youth Education Coordinator during summer camp sessions, assisting campers with activities. This opportunity is ideal for students aged 13 and older who need community service hours.

Event Volunteers help with various tasks before, during, and after community events organized by the shelter. This role is flexible, allowing volunteers to participate as their schedule permits, and is open to individuals aged 16 and older.

Foster Care Volunteers provide temporary homes for stressed animals in need of a safe environment. The shelter supplies all necessary food, litter, and veterinary care for the animals placed in foster care.

As a Front Desk Volunteer, you will greet visitors, answer questions about the shelter's programs, and manage phone calls. This position requires individuals to be at least 18 years old.

Dog Walkers are needed to exercise the shelter's canine residents daily. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and are required to attend a mandatory orientation before starting.

As an Animal Socializer, you will provide individual attention to shelter animals by petting, playing, and cuddling with them. This role is essential for the well-being of the animals and helps improve their chances of adoption.

As an Animal Care Volunteer, you will be responsible for cleaning and caring for the animals in either the canine or feline section of the shelter. This position requires a commitment of at least one recurring day each week and is open to individuals aged 18 and older.

The Dorset Fire Department is in search of community driven individuals who want to assist in emergency response to incidents within Dorset VT and surrounding mutual aid towns. No prior experience is necessary! Members will respond to emergency calls including but not limited to: automated smoke/CO alarm activations, motor vehicle collisions, residential and commercial structural fires, search and rescue, woodland fires, and EMS assists. All required training can be provided free of charge to motivated individuals through the department, and the Vermont Fire Academy. There are opportunities for interior, (SCBA certified), and exterior, (scene support), firefighting roles, as well as driver/operators for fire apparatus. The Dorset Fire Department is not currently an EMS or medical first response agency and only responds to medical calls when requested for assistance by the primary responding EMS agency. There are also opportunities for volunteers to take part in fundraising, clerical work, and community relations. Contact us if you would like to volunteer with us in any capacity, and we'll find the best way for you to help us help your community! Members will receive a pager and access to computer aided dispatching software, (CAD), and upon receiving an emergency call respond to the station to formulate a response. The department operates multiple state of the art fire apparatus including an Engine Tanker Apparatus (ETA), Engine-Rescue (ER), and a "Fast Attack" Mini Pumper. Additionally the department employs a 6x6 side by side, specially outfitted for wildland firefighting and search and rescue. Trainings and meetings are held every Tuesday at 18:00, with additional training opportunities offered throughout the year. | Requirements: No prior firefighting or EMS experience necessary! All applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check, and be over the age of 18. Residency or employment within the Dorset area preferred! Members ages 16-18 may apply as junior firefighters to get valuable experience learning about the fire service, but may be limited in the types of calls they can respond to in order to ensure their safety. Members will be required to attend at least two weekly trainings or meetings per month, and must be able to maintain an AHA "Heartsaver" CPR/AED/First aid certification, (training and recertification provided annually in house). | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Fundraising, Junior Members

Will Trian! Stop by any Monday 6pm. | Requirements: Want to serve the community. | Categories: Junior Members, Other, Firefighter

Ready for a serious challenge? Looking for a way to give back to your community? Want to find out if a career in emergency services might be for you? Our Junior Firefighter program is a unique volunteer opportunity for mature young people 16 years of age and up. Junior firefighters work and train shoulder-to-shoulder with our adult firefighters. You get REAL firefighter training and get to be a part of something important. If you are looking for a community service role that really matters, and you have always wondered about being a firefighter, this volunteer opportunity is for you. | Requirements: To be a junior firefighter, you must be between the ages of 16 and 17 (if you are 18+ you can apply to be a full firefighter), and you must be willing to make time for the fire department. This means joining us for trainings, meetings, and maintenance work from 7-9pm on Tuesday evenings as often as possible. School must always come first– we expect all junior firefighters to fulfill all academic obligations before participating in fire department activities. Membership on our department is open to any gender or physical ability level. We expect a commitment to excellence– what we do is serious business. If you come through the door with a positive attitude, ready to learn, work, and push yourself, we'll guide you from there. And we'll have fun doing it! You must live in the Pawlet, Vermont to join our fire department. If you do not live in Pawlet, please seek out the fire department in your community. You will need you parent's permission, so make sure you talk to them first. | Categories: Firefighter