Join a therapy team to provide comfort and support in hospitals, clinics, retirement centers, libraries, and more. Volunteers must have a calm, confident, and gentle animal that is adaptable and enjoys meeting people.

Participate in the 'Reading with Prairieland Dogs' program to help children improve their reading skills and comprehension. Sessions are held at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library.

Bottle feed abandoned kittens and puppies, providing essential nutrition and care. Volunteers support the growth and development of young animals.

Provide temporary care for feral or abandoned kittens and cats during pre-surgical care. Volunteers offer a safe and nurturing environment for animals in transition.

Assist in re-homing rehabilitated kittens, helping them find permanent, loving homes. Volunteers play a vital role in the adoption process.

Trap cats and kittens for pre-surgical care, ensuring they receive necessary medical attention. Volunteers assist in controlling the feral cat population.

Feed feral cats and kittens, providing them with necessary nutrition and care. Volunteers help maintain the health of feral cat communities.

Assist in transporting pets to and from veterinary visits, ensuring they receive the care they need. Volunteers play a crucial role in the logistics of pet healthcare.

Assist with in-person events, including setting up stalls, distributing flyers, and soliciting donors. Follow directions from the fundraising coordinator and help identify outreach opportunities.

Help ensure all available kittens have up-to-date adoption profiles with quality photos and biographies. Assist in writing newsletters and special interest stories under the direction of the Communications Lead.

Assist in trapping and caring for cats at colonies around Shawnee and nearby counties. Responsibilities include transporting cats to veterinary appointments and delivering food and supplies to colonies. Gas money is provided by Team Kitten.

Contribute in various ways, from cleaning carriers to helping with graphic design. This role is flexible and can be tailored to the volunteer's skills and interests.

Plan and execute fundraising events, coordinate volunteers, and communicate with the treasurer. Increase brand awareness and grow the community of donors.

Transport kittens to adoption and veterinary appointments, coordinating with fosters and team members. Gas money is provided by Team Kitten.

Mission Township Fire Department is a rural county fire department that borders the west side of Topeka. We proudly serve approximately 9,000 residents living in a township of 35 square miles. Our department consists of nine full time officers and several paid-on-call volunteers. We provide fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations. We also maintain specialized technical and water rescue teams. Our team provides mutual aid to surrounding counties when requested. <br><br> We are currently looking for qualified applicants to strengthen our volunteer base. Our department and our residents rely strongly on the support of our volunteers. As a volunteer, you will be expected to assist the department by responding to calls, volunteering for special events, and by attending and receiving training. We provide our personnel with monetary reimbursement for call response, as well as providing any necessary training in the fields of fire, rescue, and emergency medicine. | Requirements: Our criteria for hiring are: <br> Applicant must be 21 years of age or older.<br> Must be free of any felony convictions.<br> Must have reliable transportation.<br> Must be willing to commit the time necessary to the fire service.<br> i.e. To run calls, attend monthly drills, attend training, etc.<br> Must be willing to pursue certification as an EMT–Basic and Firefighter 1.<br> Must have a clean driving record and provide a certified copy of their driving record at the time of application.<br> Must be able to pass a background investigation.<br> Must be able to pass a departmental agility test. <br><br> If you meet our criteria and are interested, then M.T.F.D. wants you. Please stop by the station to pick up an application. <br><br> Thank you for your interest in Mission Township Fire Department. | Categories: Firefighter

Auburn Fire Department, Shawnee County Fire District #2 is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our department as a part time/volunteer firefighter. Being a member of this agency offers many opportunities for service, training, and professional development. At around 400 calls a year we prioritize training and preparedness to ensure we meet the service expectations of our community. We are and advanced life support provider and while EMS licensing is not required it is highly encouraged and supported with financial assistance for members that have shown the motivation and dedication to succeed. We collaborate with surrounding departments to provide the maximum opportunities for training, certification, and continuing education. After reviewing your application and background check you will be contacted to schedule a physical agility test and interview session. If you are selected an offer will be made and you will be able to start training with the department immediately and will be required to participate in the next available recruit academy. Call response is on a volunteer basis however all positions are paid hourly. Shift eligibility is available for qualified personnel and consists of 8am-5pm 7 days a week and 8pm-5am Mon-Thurs. Thank you for considering us and we hope to hear from you soon! | Requirements: 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Be able to pass the SCFD #2 physical agility test. Preferably live within district but maximum of 15 minute response to the station. Possess a valid drivers license. Be able to pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check in conjunction with department policy. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Volunteers are essential to the operations of Hope Against Hunger, providing support in various capacities to help serve meals and offer encouragement to individuals in need. Volunteers are expected to exhibit kindness, love, grace, humility, and integrity in their interactions.

Jefferson County Fire District #7 (Ozawkie Township) personnel protect life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, containing hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. Our personnel maintain fire equipment, apparatus and facilitie | Requirements: Volunteers must live in Jefferson County, Kansas. Preferably in or close to Ozawkie Township fire district. Available two nights per month for meetings/training. Additional specific requirements are necessary depending on the position desired. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, EMT