Join us in supporting various community events that promote health awareness and fundraising for local medical initiatives. Volunteers will assist with event setup, registration, and engaging with attendees to foster community spirit.

Pick up meals from caterers/restaurants and deliver them to the House for the families. This role requires access to a vehicle and is best suited for those available in the afternoon or early evenings.

Volunteer to help with landscaping tasks such as mowing the grass, raking leaves, and cleaning exterior toys to maintain a welcoming environment for families.

Adopt the House for a week and provide kitchen essentials for families, including fresh milk, fruits, and other necessities to keep the House stocked.

Host a Wish List Collection Day during a community event or at a local retail site. This is a great opportunity for teams, clubs, or community service projects.

Help Camp Holiday Trails with their Spring Spruce Up event by participating in outdoor projects to prepare the camp for the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups to make a positive impact in the community.

Join Finally Home Animal Haven to help care for animals in need. Volunteers will assist with daily tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and socializing with the animals, making a difference in their lives.

Become a weekly tutor for students at Journey Middle School, helping them with their studies and providing mentorship. This role is crucial in supporting students' academic success and personal growth.

Help with planning, set-up, and clean-up of events. Volunteers may also assist with greeting guests, ticket sales, and staffing booths at festivals and fairs.

Engage in local policy discussions related to conservation and land use. Volunteers educate the public about current issues and ensure their voices are heard through activities like circulating petitions and speaking at community meetings.

Assist with clerical tasks such as mailings, data entry, and preparing materials for meetings. Some tasks may require special skills or minimal experience.

Participate in outdoor projects such as trail maintenance, tree plantings, and stream restoration. Volunteers may also help with bird counting and leading hikes.

As a Chapter Organizer, you will help establish and support local chapters of World BEYOND War. Responsibilities include coordinating events, engaging with community members, and promoting peace initiatives.

The Volunteer Firefighter and/or Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, and public education. The Volunteer FF/EMT normally works under the supervision of a company officer and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases. | Requirements: The Volunteer FF/EMT is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter and EMS provider in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard operating procedures. The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter/EMT is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT is a non-compensated position. Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs are typically assigned to shifts and are expected to volunteer at least 12 hours per week. All job-related training is provided to volunteers at no cost, and meals are paid for while the member is on duty. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter/EMT places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT also responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport of sick or injured persons, setting up and/or operating oxygen and auto-defibrillation equipment, administering pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured and performing other related work as assigned. Apply today to learn how you can make a difference! | Categories: Department Support, EMT, Fundraising, Firefighter

Small rural department looking for members of the community that want to help serve their community | Requirements: One 12 hour shift a week and two 24 hour weekend shifts a month | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support

We are always looking for help to provide support to the community when the need arrises! The skills you will learn as a volunteer firefighter are invaluable. Volunteering is one of the best ways to make a difference personally while having a positive impact on the lives of those in your community. The CVFD needs more volunteer firefighters. The Crozet Volunteer Fire Department depends on community members to volunteer their time to fulfill the mission of the department. As such, we are always seeking new members. If you feel that you have what it takes, Don't wait, Join today! | Requirements: No prior experience needed to join. We'll put you through the training to make you into the firefighter and/or community helper that you wish to become. We have several different roles for a volunteer to fill. There are three membership categories: Active – members 18 years of age or older Junior – members between 16 and 18 years of age Associate – members who do not have firefighting responsibilities. | Categories: Junior Members, Firefighter, Community Education, Department Support, Fundraising