Call or visit members who may be homebound to combat loneliness and provide companionship through phone calls, visits, or as a walking buddy.

Assist members with light yard work and occasional home tasks such as changing light bulbs or checking smoke detectors to maintain a safe living environment.

Help organize and participate in events, potlucks, and outreach activities to promote the Yakima Selah Neighbors’ Network and engage the community.

Assist in surveying bumble bee nest populations and behavior throughout Washington. Volunteers will also educate the public about nest relocation options instead of exterminating inconvenient bumblebee nests.

The East Valley Fire Department is consistently looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team in serving the needs of our citizens. We pride ourselves on providing highly professional training to newly hired Firefighters as we educate our personnel in the roles of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services. The fire service is a very rewarding occupation, whether you are looking at making it a career, or to help your local community. For more information please stop by, give us a call, or send us an email and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have! | Requirements: - Must be 18 years or older at the time of appointment, position dependent. - Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Washington State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State and a record that qualifies them to drive a vehicle under the requirements established by the District's insurance carrier. - Must have a High-School Diploma or GED. - Have not been convicted of a job-related crime or released from prison within the last 10 years. - Be qualified to be employed in the U.S. - Must be able to read and write the English language. - Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. - Must be able to pass a Firefighter physical and medical exam. - Must have excellent organizational skills. - Must be positive and creative in identifying solutions to problems. - Vaccinations required by Washington State or Federal statute or mandate will be evaluated by the Fire Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners for relevancy, impact and any necessary implementation at the time of receiving information on said statutes or mandates. | Categories: Firefighter

East Valley Fire Department is always looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team in serving the needs of our citizens. We pride ourselves on the training of newly hired Firefighters, we look educate our personnel in the roles of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services. The fire service is a very rewarding occupation, whether you are looking at making it a career or looking to help your local community. For more information please stop or give us a call and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! | Requirements: Unfortunately at this time we are only taking Paid-On-Call/Volunteers that live within the area of our jurisdictional boundaries, but if you would like further information on more volunteer opportunities please follow the link below. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Assist in the Loaned Executive Program by supporting fundraising efforts and engaging with local businesses to promote United Way's mission. Volunteers will work closely with staff to achieve campaign goals.

Participate in the Community Investment Committee to help allocate funds to local non-profit organizations. Members review applications and make funding recommendations.

Assist students in navigating public and private resources to overcome barriers to success. Volunteers will work directly in the Yakima Valley school districts.

Join the Yakima Valley Community Band as a musician to perform in various community celebrations and festivals. Musicians of all ages, from junior high school students to retirees, are welcome to participate and share their musical talents with the community.

Establish contact with local grocery stores to collect pet food donations. Volunteers will pick up food donations and deliver them to the organization.

Participate in educational programs teaching children about respect, responsibility, and rescue of animals. Volunteers may also assist in the Bite Proofing program.

Provide a temporary home for animals in need. Supplies are provided by the organization, and volunteers provide love and care until the animals are adopted or transferred.

Assist with the intake and care of rescue animals, including assessing temperament, taking pictures, and giving shots. Volunteers will help ensure animals are ready for adoption.

Lead efforts to organize fundraising events and initiatives to support the organization's mission. This includes brainstorming event ideas and coordinating logistics.

The Selah Fire Department has approximately 56 personnel, comprised of 49 paid-call volunteers and 7 career employees. Of the 49 volunteer firefighters there are 5 Captains and 5 Lieutenants.The Department responds to approximately 1,700 calls per year. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us. A volunteer firefighter application can be downloaded at https://selahwa.gov/fire/ | Requirements: Potential applicants must live in the fire district or the City of Selah | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

The Naches Heights Fire Department is an all-volunteer department that was formed in 1950 for fire protection in the Highland area of Naches Heights and the south lower Naches area of Yakima County. Naches Heights responds to approximately 125 calls per year; 70% of these calls are fires, while 30% are emergency medical. Our roster consists of 22 members, 13 of which are EMTs. These members of the fire department, who are your friends and neighbors, pride themselves on being trained and equipped to respond to any incident within our district at any time. No matter what, our patrons know that when they call for assistance, our firefighters will always respond. The apple logos on our apparatus stand as a tribute to the farmers who helped organize the department more than sixty years ago. | Requirements: High school diploma, heart to serve the community | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

The Naches Heights Fire Department is an all-volunteer department that was formed in 1950 for fire protection in the Highland area of Naches Heights and the south lower Naches area of Yakima County. Naches Heights responds to approximately 125 calls per year; 70% of these calls are fires, while 30% are emergency medical. Our roster consists of 22 members, 13 of which are EMTs. These members of the fire department, who are your friends and neighbors, pride themselves on being trained and equipped to respond to any incident within our district at any time. No matter what, our patrons know that when they call for assistance, our firefighters will always respond. The apple logos on our apparatus stand as a tribute to the farmers who helped organize the department more than sixty years ago. | Requirements: Please contact for further information on joining! | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

We are an all volunteer Department located in Naches, WA. The Naches Fire Department provides emergent care, rescue, and fire protection to the citizens of Yakima County FD #3 from milepost 194 on US12 to the summit of White Pass. We provide services to the town of Naches. We average nearly 350 calls a year with around 25 active personnel. We are always looking for new recruits, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out how YOU can serve your community! | Requirements: All potential applicants are preferred to live within or near district boundaries. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Assist with setting up, transporting food, and helping clients during food distribution days. Volunteers are needed to restock shelves, unload food from delivery trucks, sort donations, assist clients with shopping, and maintain cleanliness.

Coordinate with businesses and organizations for food drives, speak to community organizations about supporting the Food Bank, and promote the Food Bank on social media. This role can be performed from home.

Yakima County Fire District #6 (Gleed) is a volunteer fire department that provide fire and emergency services to a section along US 12, bordered by the city of Yakima to the east, Selah to the north, Naches to the west and Naches Heights to the south. Please contact us for further information of joining! | Requirements: Potential applicants are preferred to live within the fire district, however, please contact for further information on joining! | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

***do not volunteer here, contact any other Fire District for more information on becoming a volunteer*** | Requirements: None | Categories: Firefighter

Yakima County Fire District #1 (Highland) is an all volunteer department that provides fire and emergency services to the Cowiche and Tieton areas of Yakima County. Please visit our fire station at 330 Cowiche City Road for further information. | Requirements: Potential applicants are preferred to live within fire district boundaries, however, please contact for more information on joining! | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Join student-led groups to engage in community service activities that give back to the local community. Volunteers will participate in various projects organized by the student clubs.

Yakima County Fire District #5 is currently accepting application for volunteer firefighters. For more info, visit us online at www.ycfd5.org. | Requirements: - Be 18 years old, - Be a citizen of the United States, - Live within the boundaries of Yakima County Fire District #5, - Hold a valid Washington State driver's license, - Have a clean driving/criminal record. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT