Volunteers are needed to share their time and talents at the Webster Museum. Opportunities are available between 2:00-4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. Volunteers can help inspire and educate others by sharing their skills or collections.

Join us to pack gift baskets for mothers and wives of active military members on special occasions like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas. Volunteers will help assemble and organize baskets to show appreciation and support.

Assist in organizing and supporting events for Veterans Day. Volunteers will help coordinate activities and provide support to veterans attending the events.

Assist in various aspects of theater production including designing and building sets, costuming actors, and providing props. Volunteers can also help with selling tickets, serving food and drinks, and ushering audience members.

The Ontario Fire Company is accepting applications for general membership. Interior and Exterior firefighters as well as driving, fundraising, administrative, and cooking positions are currently available. Please contact us for more details. | Requirements: Must be 18 or older to join the fire company. Ages 13-17 are encouraged to join our Explorer Post to gain experience before joining the fire company. Must be a Town of Ontario resident OR have your hometown fire chief submit a letter authorizing your membership. Must submit to a background check. | Categories: Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support

As a foster volunteer, you will provide a temporary home for rescued cats and kittens, offering them shelter, food, care, and love until they are adopted. This role helps free up space to rescue more animals and enriches the lives of both the foster family and the animals.

Being a volunteer firefighter first responder with the Brighton Fire Department (Rochester, NY) is a truly rewarding experience. Not only are you dedicating your time to those in need, but the relationships you will build with the other members and families will last you a lifetime! *Give back to the community in a most unique way *Excitement your day job doesn’t offer *Help neighbors and strangers alike in their time of need *Sense of pride from being part of an elite team *Organized social events for volunteers and their families *Leadership and management opportunities *Learn new skills and make close friends *Be in a profession you never thought of “back then” Opportunities are available for those with and without previous experience to join our thriving department of 80+ volunteers and 30+ career firefighters, who respond to over 2400 calls per year within the Brighton and Pittsford, New York communities of Monroe County (Rochester), NY. 1. On-Duty Bunker Program - Full-time college students who already have Firefighter 1 training may apply to live in our "bunker program" while attending full-time college in the Rochester, NY area. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 2. On-Duty Squad Program - Members serve a shift with the same group of volunteers from 6pm-6am once per week, responding on a dedicated vehicle to all calls within the district. There is a short drill while on duty, as well. Current shifts are on Mon-Thu evenings. Participation in other training outside of shift night is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 3. On-Duty Station Program - Volunteers stand-by at the firehouse, in uniform, to ride the trucks with the career firefighters. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in other training outside of station shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 4. On-Duty Response Vehicle Program - Qualified volunteers are permitted to "sign-out" a Fire Department Ford F350 or Chevy Tahoe for up to 24 hours, and must respond to all calls while on-duty. No pre-scheduling is required, but it is encouraged. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. Off-duty response is encouraged. 5. On-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - Members use our WhenIWork App to sign-up for a shift 9pm-5am and anytime on the weekends (in 4-hour blocks) to respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles. Participation in training outside of on-duty shifts is required. 6. Off-Duty Personal Vehicle Program - All volunteers are issued Minitor/Unication Fire Pagers and given access to our Smartphone Alerting App, as well as firefighting gear to store in the trunk of their personal car. Members respond to directly to the scene of calls in their personal vehicles as their personal obligations and schedule permit. Participation in training is required. BFD also offers a program for high-school-aged youths, in partnership with the Exploring Program. While technically not members of the fire department, BFD explorers work in the firehouse and at the scene of calls alongside our volunteer and career firefighters, in low-risk situations, to assist firefighters. It is a great networking experience, as well as a great opportunity to learn the business and skills of emergency services. We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. | Requirements: Brighton residency *not* required Age 14-17 for Fire Explorers, Age 18-55+ for Scene Support & Firefighter Stable work/school and personal situations Foreseeable 3-5 year minimum commitment Pass background, medical physical, etc. Lawful US resident status We also are considering the addition of individuals with considerable IT, Social Media, or administrative skills to support our office functions in a non-firefighting role. Please inquire with us about the possibility of your interests and skills being a potential fit for our needs. Please visit http://www.brightonfd.org/volunteer-info to learn more. Information sessions are also held on the third Mondays of January, March, June, and October at 7pm each year. During COVID, we are broadcasting them via Zoom. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support

Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the Volunteer Firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. | Requirements: ~ Over the age of 18 ~ Reside in the Fairport Fire District ~ Have a valid drivers license | Categories: Firefighter

Join Color Fairport Green in their mission to promote sustainability in Fairport and Perinton, NY. Volunteers will engage in various climate-related projects and actions, contributing their time, talents, and energy to support environmental initiatives.

Volunteers are needed to take over feeding stations, providing food and water to cats at various locations in the Beechwood neighborhood. This role requires a commitment to visit the stations regularly, ensuring the cats are fed and cared for.

Event Volunteers are needed to staff information stations on Garden Walks Sunday, greeting visitors, answering questions, and distributing tour guides. Volunteers are also needed before and after the event to deliver and pick up materials.

Join the Marketing Team to develop content, determine advertising strategies, and manage social media accounts for the Irondequoit Garden Walks.

Event Planning Team Members ensure all supplies are on hand and everything runs smoothly for the annual Irondequoit Garden Walks event.

Garden Finders Team Members recruit neighbors and resident gardeners to participate in the Irondequoit Garden Walks, distributing information and materials.

Fundraising Team Members contact supporters to secure ads and sponsorships, and manage follow-ups and thank you notes for the Irondequoit Garden Walks.

Present educational programs to various audiences, including schools and community groups, to raise awareness about mental health. Training and materials will be provided.

Facilitate support groups for individuals with mental health conditions or for family members and caregivers. Training will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared to lead these groups effectively.

Assist in organizing and executing the annual NAMIWalks event, including setup, registration, and guiding participants. Volunteers are crucial to the success of this fundraising and awareness event.

Join a monthly volunteer group that works on trails, habitat improvement, and more. Events take place the third Thursday each month, May through October. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Help out with seasonal projects on different nature preserves, at Conkey Corner Park, and along El Camino. Participate in spring spruce ups and fall work parties to keep Genesee Land Trust spaces welcoming and safe.