Participate in community outreach programs to educate and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Volunteers will engage with the community, distribute information, and assist in organizing events to raise awareness about violence prevention.

Volunteer for the AVP Hotline to provide crisis intervention and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of violence. This role involves answering calls, offering resources, and providing emotional support to those in need.

As a Global Guide, volunteers lead workshops on their country and culture for K-12 students in NYC-area schools. This role is application-based and suited for those with experience working with youth and comfortable speaking English in front of a group.

Assist with application preparation and intake at legal clinics to support immigrants in accessing legal services and representation.

Join Repair the World’s Summer Teen Service Corps, a service-learning program for teens in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Participants will volunteer at local non-profits and explore connections between identity and service.

Support fundraising efforts and manage merchandise. Volunteers will help organize campaigns and manage inventory to support the organization's financial goals.

Help plan and manage BAiP's programs by joining a committee. Volunteers play a crucial role in the strategic development and execution of community initiatives.

Provide mental health support, assist with temporary housing, and participate in the Rainbow Connections Mentorship Program. Volunteers will offer guidance and support to LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers.

Norfolk is located in the northern part of St. Lawrence County, NY. As of the 2010 Census, our primary first due area has a population of 4,795 with 56.9 sq. mi. We have 50 active members, all volunteers. The Norfolk Fire Department provides structural fire suppression, wildland fire suppression, rescue ops, and we offer a fire prevention program to the residents of the Town of Norfolk. We provide automatic aid. We operate out of 3 stations and respond to approximately 140-150 calls per year. Our ISO rating is 5/5. We provide opportunity for junior members and are actively recruiting for members across our entire community. | Requirements: NORFOLK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Within the freedom of information law, all information contained or obtained herein will remain confidential and will be used only for internal membership processing. Privacy Notification Section 94 of the Public Officers Law [Personal Privacy Protection Law] that you be notified of the following facts when information, which will be maintained in a record system, is correct from you. The authority to request and confirm personal information on you is found in Article 6 of the Executive Law. The information obtained will; 1] Be used to determine your qualifications for the position of which you applying. 2] Be released to All necessary members of the Norfolk Vol Fire Department [i.e.] Chief, President, Secretary, Investigation Committee and Board of Fire Commissioners. 3] Be maintained in your personal file [if you are accepted as a member] or in our resume file for six months [if you are not accepted as a member]. Sign__________________________________________ Applicant’s Authorization for Release of Information In order to confirm the information I have supplied on my application for membership with the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, I authorize all licensing, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, present and former employers, and the military services to disclose their relevant records about me to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, weather the information be of public, private, or confidential nature; I release them from any liability and responsibility from doing so. This authorization, in original copy form, shall be valid for this and any future information, reports, or updates that may be requested. I understand that this form will accompany requests for official documents and confirmation of my credentials. _____________________________ Applicant’s Name [print] _____________________________ Date ________________________ Applicant’s Signature _____________________________ Witnessed by and Title [Print] _____________________________ Date ________________________ Witnessed by Signature Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Application for Membership Name _______________________________________________AKA_________________________ Mailing Address ________________________________911 Address__________________________ Telephone Home __________________Cell # ____________________Work____________________ Date of Birth ____________________Place of Birth________________________________________ Social Security # ___________________________________________________________________ Name of Employer ______________________________________________Phone #______________ Hair Color___________ Height__________ Weight___________ Eye Color_________ Do you have a valid New York Driver’s License? ________ I.D # _____________________________ Previous Emergency Services Experience ________________________________________________ Contact Name ________________________________________________Phone # _______________ List any New York State Training ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ List [ 3 ] Personal References other than any members of this organization. Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________ Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________ Name ______________________________________________________ Phone # ________________ Name of member of this organization for Personal Reference __________________________________ Would you be willing to submit to a Drug and Alcohol test at any time? Yes / No Sign ___________________________________________ Will you follow all rules and regulations set forth by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department and the Norfolk Board of Fire Commissioners? Yes / No Sign____________________________________________ Would you submit to a Physical Examination? Yes / No Sign____________________________________________ All applicants will appear in front of an Investigation Committee. This application has been submitted this day of____________20___ by the undersigned applicant who affirms that the statements made herein are true under penalties of the law. Applicant’s Name [print]___________________________________________________ Applicant’s Sign__________________________________________________________ Witnessed by_____________________________________________________________ IF YOU HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE YOU MUST OBTAIN A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THAT ORGANIZATION AND ATTACH IT TO THIS APPLICATION BEFORE YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED References checked on for _________________ 1st person called ___________________________Phone #___________________ What kind of person is _______________________________________________ How do you know person _____________________________________________ Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________ Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________ Would this person be a good member? _________________________________ 2nd person called ___________________________Phone #__________________ What kind of person is _______________________________________________ How do you know person _____________________________________________ Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________ Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________ Would this person be a good member? _________________________________ 3rd person called ___________________________Phone #__________________ What kind of person is _______________________________________________ How do you know person _____________________________________________ Do you think person can do the job ______________________________________ Is person honest and trusting __________________________________________ Would this person be a good member? _________________________________ | Categories: Junior Members, Firefighter

Assist neighbors with medical escorts, errands, and more as part of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) program. Volunteers provide essential support to help seniors maintain independence.

Assist with events, marketing, writing, translation, research, or administrative tasks. Project-based volunteers contribute to short-term opportunities and support various organizational needs.

A Child Advocate is an adult who volunteers to spend time with and advocate on behalf of an individual unaccompanied immigrant child while they are subject to deportation proceedings. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and undergo a thorough clearance and training process.

Volunteer Consultants work 3-4 hours per week with their teams and independently. All consultants receive training prior to the start of their consulting engagement.

Lead ongoing groups for reading, outings, art, and exercise, or create a new group. Volunteers engage seniors in social and recreational activities to enhance their quality of life.

Become a part of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into rescuing dogs in need and uniting them with their forever homes. This role involves 3-4 hours a week and various tasks that support the rescue operations.

Participate in building urban farms and community gardens across New York City. Volunteers will help with planting, constructing garden beds, and other related tasks.

Lead Rescuers are responsible for completing all steps necessary for a food rescue event. Lead Rescuers go through a brief training process and can then sign up to lead food rescue events on a recurring or sporadic basis. All Lead Rescuers can elect to lead food rescue events on a volunteer basis as Volunteer Lead Rescuers.

Assist in packing seeds for distribution to community gardens and educational programs. This activity can be done indoors at your site.

As an editor, you will assist the editor-in-chief with revising articles written by our Kid Reporters in order to prepare them for publication in our newspaper. Experience with AP Style is a plus!

Engage in virtual grant reading sessions to support GrowNYC's funding efforts. Volunteers will review and provide feedback on grant applications.