Assist with the Old Homes Days Kids Fishing Derby by helping 50 to 70 kids with their tackle, removing hooks from bass and bluegills, and measuring and recording fish. Volunteers will also engage with children and answer questions about muskies.

Help manage and update the organization's website to ensure it is current and informative. Volunteers will work on content updates, design improvements, and general website maintenance.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers to help care for animals at our shelter. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and providing general care for the animals. Volunteers are essential to the daily operations of the shelter.

Assist in organizing and executing fundraising events to support our mission. Volunteers will help with event planning, coordination, and promotion to raise funds for the shelter.

Volunteers and interns at People Inc. support various programs and services, including intellectual and developmental disabilities services, senior services, and health-related services. Responsibilities may include assisting with day services, community-based support, and advocacy efforts.

Help outline new programs for the organization, define the criteria, and assist in execution.

Assist in transporting dogs from short and long distances, ensuring their safety and well-being during the trip.

Research possible grant opportunities and outline the requirements to apply.

Assist with clerical tasks such as writing thank you notes, scheduling spay/neuter appointments, and drafting donation letters.

Administer vaccinations or insert microchips to dogs as needed.

Responsible for contacting the applicant’s personal references, veterinarian, and performing the home visit to decide if the applicant is fit to adopt.

Come volunteer as a firefighter with our department and serve your community! | Requirements: All training will be provided by CHFD, must be 18 at time of application. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

As Chief of the Eggertsville Hose Company, I am committed to providing the most effective and efficient fire, rescue and emergency medical service delivery system to our community. You will find that participation as a volunteer firefighter with our organization will bring personal rewards and satisfaction, raise self-esteem, and provide you with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride for a job well done. It will also provide your community with a valuable service that has the potential to touch us all. However, service as a member of our fire company requires a serious commitment. Your decision to join our organization should not be made hastily. This guide has been developed to provide the information you need to make an effective decision that is right for you and us. Once you understand what’s involved in being an Eggertsville volunteer firefighter, we hope that you are able to make the commitment we need. The service provided by our volunteers is truly valuable to the citizens, businesses and visitors of our community. We hope that you are able to contribute to our community’s public safety. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require further information. Sincerely, Chief Multerer | Requirements: Although no previous experience or training is required, you need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage and dedication, assertiveness, and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. Our service is one that calls on its members to perform hot, sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments. Our volunteers need to be team players, respecting each other’s role and contributions. You need to be able to work on-call and to deal with occasional interruptions to your lifestyle, dropping what you’re doing at the ‘sound of the bell’ to respond to the emergency needs of your fellow citizen. A new recruit can expect to spend between 5-10 hours each week on fire company business. This entails meetings, training, emergency responses and other miscellaneous activities. Some weeks will be more and other weeks much less. The days of the week or times may vary depending on the level of activity. However, most regularly scheduled events occur on Wednesday evenings. We’ve listed a lot of the benefits you can expect from us, and in return there are certain objectives we expect you to meet: TO APPLY: You must be at least 16 years of age to apply. A statement of parental or guardian consent must accompany an application from anyone under the age of 18 years. You must be a citizen of the United States. You must be physically, intellectually and emotionally capable of performing the duties according to your area of assignment. You must reside within the Eggertsville Fire District. You must have no record of felony convictions. You must successfully pass an OSHA Physical examination conducted by our medical provider and paid for by the fire district. New members will be considered on probation for a minimum period of one year. After this probationary period, the member will be recommended for continued service or terminated at that time. Removal from probationary status requires that the aforementioned requirements be fulfilled along with the probationary requirements of their membership classification. All members must attend 50% of all regular monthly business meetings (6 per year) held on the first Monday of every month, and all special meetings unless excused. All personnel are responsible for assisting in the fund-raising efforts of the organization. Failure to complete the minimum requirements can result in termination of membership. New Firefighters must complete a NYS Firefighter I course within one to two years of acceptance into membership. Probationary firefighters will not be allowed to attend any other courses prior to completion of the Firefighter I course. New Firefighters must attend at least 12 regularly scheduled or special drills (Training) during the one-year probation period. Regular drills are scheduled on Wednesdays. New Firefighters must complete a NYS Certified EMT or First Responder course to be accepted into full membership. Active Firefighters must respond to 15% of the total Fire/EMS calls per year. New Firefighters must serve a period on the house committee/kitchen crew | Categories: Firefighter

The Eggertsville Hose Company is a proud 100% all volunteer fire department serving the Western New York community of Eggertsville, located within the Town of Amherst just outside of Buffalo, NY. We are ISO class three certified, and protect a 2.2 square mile district containing residential and commercial structures. We have been proudly answering the "CALL" since our original formation in 1906, and later incorporation in 1908. | Requirements: WE ARE NOW RECRUITING THE FUTURE OF OUR ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY: MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AGE 14-17 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING FUN, LEARNING ABOUT THE FIRE SERVICE, SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY AND GAINING THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. We are also actively recruiting volunteers of any age and experience level. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Support fundraising efforts by helping organize and execute fundraising events. Volunteers will contribute to planning and engaging with the community to raise funds for the rescue.

Assist in writing and submitting grant applications to secure funding for the rescue. Volunteers will research opportunities and draft proposals to support the organization's mission.

Provide veterinary assistance and support for the care of rescue dogs. Volunteers will help with medical needs and ensure the health and well-being of the dogs.

Assist in processing the thousands of adoption applications received each year. Volunteers will help ensure that applications are reviewed and processed efficiently to facilitate the adoption process.

Create marketing materials and graphics to promote the rescue and its events. Volunteers will use their creative skills to design engaging content for various platforms.

Assist in transporting dogs to and from various locations, including adoption events and foster homes. Volunteers will ensure the safe and timely transport of dogs.