Participate in deep cleaning, watering, sorting produce, socializing, and various farm projects. Open to individuals or groups, with specific age requirements for working with animals.

A weekly commitment to a scheduled day for a morning or evening shift, involving tasks such as feeding, watering, cleaning, and socializing with animals. Volunteers will receive training until they are comfortable performing tasks independently.

Pickup food donations from Whole Foods on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville and deliver them to the sanctuary. Pickup is usually scheduled for Sunday mornings.

Contribute artistic talents such as painting, music, writing, or healing to enhance the sanctuary's mission. Open to artists of all kinds who wish to support the sanctuary's goals.

Visit cats at the Waynesville Petsmart adoption center to provide socialization and playtime. Includes basic cleanup and providing fresh food and water.

Create and share social media content across Facebook and Instagram, requiring 5+ posts per week.

Write short stories about rescues to share with the social community, pulling content from a gallery of pictures.

Transport cats from Waynesville to the ASPCA and back. Requires a commitment of at least 2 transports per month.

Pick up boxes of chicken thighs from Asheville and Greenville and transport them to Waynesville for cat food processing.

Assist with monthly adoption events by setting up, tearing down, and helping during events by answering questions and guiding people through the adoption process.

Help process ~600lbs of cat food every 2-3 months by grinding chicken thighs and livers with nutrients. Includes cleanup and requires about 5 hours of commitment.

Join the community to help trap cats for necessary vet care. Training and mentorship are provided until you are comfortable working independently.

Provide short-term accommodations for cats and kittens in need by allowing them to seek shelter in your home. All supplies and vet care are provided, and you simply provide food, fresh water, love, and attention.

We are looking for motivated individuals that want to give back and serve their community. We find that most people don't even know they can volunteer at their local fire department. Depending on your capabilities there is a broad range of tasks that we can always use assistance with. Maybe firefighting isn't your thing.. then we can get you certified to respond to medical calls within the community, or you can serve as a support role for our active fire fighters, bringing us water and relief when we are on extended calls. There are so many opportunities to serve within our fire department, and the training you will receive is rewarding and very useful even in your day to day life. The opportunity is out there for men or women. We would love to see you at our next meeting. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm. Meetings usually last an hour unless we are training. Anyone interested in joining is welcome. | Requirements: Valid Drivers License Lives within 10 miles of the station | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support

Respond to fire, rescue, and medical calls of service from home and the fire station. Attend training at the fire station. Normal schedule for training is one night a week for 4 hours. | Requirements: Minimum age of 18. Possess a valid NC Drivers License (Class C minimum). Complete a criminal background check. Residency requirements of 10 miles from fire station or highways 110 & 276 intersection. Once accepted to membership all fire & rescue will be provided through Haywood Community College. Most at no cost to the applicant. | Categories: Firefighter

Respond to fire, rescue, and medical calls of service from home and the fire station. Attend training at the fire station. Normal schedule for training is one night a week for 4 hours. | Requirements: Minimum age of 18. Possess a valid NC Drivers License (Class C minimum). Complete a criminal background check. Residency requirements of 10 miles from fire station or highways 110 & 276 intersection. Minimum certification of NC Medical Responder. Once accepted to membership all fire, rescue, & medical training will be provided through Haywood Community College. Most at no cost to the applicant. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Feed the sanctuary pigs at the rescue property, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.

Help with feeding and cleaning kennels for any cats, dogs, and small animals currently housed in the Clubhouse. This ensures a clean and healthy environment for the animals.

Assist with walking dogs currently housed in the Clubhouse for bathroom breaks and outdoor enrichment. This role is crucial for the well-being and happiness of the animals.

Share the good news of Misfit Mountain's work at a table during one of our events. Engage with the public to promote our mission and activities.

Assist with transporting animals from one location to another, ensuring their safe and timely arrival.

We are looking for individuals who are strong, dedicated, and have a team player mentality. If you love helping people and want to serve your community, this is an opportunity worth taking. If your interests are in the medical field, you have the opportunity to achieve medical responder certification and assist us with serving our communities' medical needs.. If firefighting and extrication of patients from vehicles peaks your interest, we offer many training opportunities that can help you achieve your firefighter certification. If neither firefighting or the medical aspect of being on the department interests you there are always many other different ways you can help us. On traffic accidents we have a variety of tasks that need to be completed that do not involve firefighting, extrication, or medical care. We do community outreach in schools and daycares as a partnership with the Jackson County Fire Marshal's Office. We hold an open house each year, we host blood drives and we participate in community events like the Christmas parade, Fire Prevention Week Parade and WCU's Homecoming parade. Our membership is open to everyone. The only requirements are that you show up with a helping heart and the dedication to serve everyone in our community. We meet every Monday night at 7pm and some Thursday nights at the same time. If you're unsure about putting in an application but want to see what the department is about just stop by on Monday nights and we'd be happy to show you around. | Requirements: Must live within Sylva Fire district. If you're not sure about your address, give us a call at 828-586-1020 or email us at svfd300@hotmail.com. Must be 16 years of age to apply for Junior Membership. Must be 18 years of age to apply for membership. This is an entry level volunteer opportunity, no experience required. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Department Support, Community Education, Junior Members, Other