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Animal Care Volunteer

Animal Care Volunteer

City Goat Farm Inc


833 Swaggertown Rd, Charlton, NY (2mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Animals, Environment & Nature, Education

Assist with daily animal care and chores, including feeding, cleaning, and providing enrichment activities for the animals. Volunteers will also help with educational programming and community events.

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Event Day Volunteer for Tour de Cure

Event Day Volunteer for Tour de Cure

Albany American Diabetes Association


448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY (3.5mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Administrative, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Health & Medical Research, Children & Youth, Seniors

As a volunteer for the Tour de Cure, you will assist with event-day registration, setup, and cheering on participants as they cross the finish line. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and positively impact your community while having fun.

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Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers Needed!

West Glenville Fire Company


2024 West Glenville Road, Amsterdam, NY (3.6mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Healthcare/Medical, Interpersonal

Causes:

Disaster Relief, Poverty, Veterans & Military Families

West Glenville Fire Company is looking for new recruits for firefighters, EMTs, scene support, fundraising, community education, and administrative support. If you want to serve your community and help provide high quality emergency response to your neighbors, consider joining West Glenville Fire Company. Your talents are invaluable! Contact us today! | Requirements: Requirements to become a Volunteer Firefighter: Must be 16 years or older. Produce a favorable background and reference check. A person living inside the boundaries of Fire District #6. A person residing outside the boundaries of Fire District #6, who's residence or place of employment is within reasonable traveling distance to the Station which will be determined by the Chief. A person living inside the boundaries of Fire District #6 who is a minimum of 16 years old with their parent or legal guardian's signed permission. Physicals are required and are provided according to District policy. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support

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Volunteer Firefighters

Volunteer Firefighters

Glenville Hill Fire Dept


1086 Church Rd., Glenville, NY (4.4mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Healthcare/Medical, Interpersonal

Causes:

Disaster Relief, Poverty, Veterans & Military Families

We are looking for people within our community to join us as Volunteer Firefighters! Our Department meets every Tuesday night, from 7pm to 9pm, for training, drills and meetings. We are a small district, averaging only 100 calls a year - so the time commitment required easily fits into your hectic home, work, school or family life! Stop by any Tuesday night to introduce yourself and see what we are all about! | Requirements: 1) The ability and desire to serve your community as a Volunteer! 2) The ability to attend meetings and training every Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm. 3) The desire to LEARN! No previous experience is necessary! Everything you need to know to become a successful Volunteer Firefighter will be provided for you! Volunteers are welcome to go as far as they like with their training! You can be a driver/operator, and exterior-only firefighter, an interior firefighter, an Emergency Medical Technician or Certified First Responder, or any combination of these things. Its completely up to you! | Categories: Firefighter

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Park Steward Team

Park Steward Team

Friends of the Kayaderosseras


Saratoga County, NY (5.8mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Recreation, Education

Join a park steward team for long-term projects to help maintain access at parks along the Creek. Volunteers will work on various maintenance tasks to keep parks accessible and enjoyable for the community.

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Boice Family Park Weedwhacking Brigade

Boice Family Park Weedwhacking Brigade

Friends of the Kayaderosseras


Boice Family Park, Ballston Spa, NY (7.4mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Recreation, Education

Join the Boice Family Park Weedwhacking Brigade to help maintain open trails for summer walking. Volunteers will assist Trail Steward Loren Grimm and Eric Andersen in weed whacking to keep the trails accessible.

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Collections Volunteers

Collections Volunteers

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Writing/Research, Other, Administrative

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Assist the History Center in documenting, inventorying, and displaying historical objects, photographs, and documents. Volunteers will help maintain the online inventory listing and work closely with the collections team.

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‘Hats Off’ Ambassadors

‘Hats Off’ Ambassadors

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Communications/Marketing, Interpersonal, Other

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Become a 'Hats Off' Ambassador and support local history sites by participating in ceremonies and engaging with the public. This role includes sharing History Center stories on social media and spreading information about the center.

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Genealogy & Research Volunteers

Genealogy & Research Volunteers

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Research, Other, Administrative

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Work with the History Center collections and local resources to assist with genealogical queries and research upcoming exhibits. Ideal for those who enjoy working with census records and family histories.

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Communications Volunteer

Communications Volunteer

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Communications/Marketing, Writing/Research, Other

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Utilize your technology and writing skills to assist with web development, social media, and written communications such as letters, brochures, and press releases. This role is essential for promoting the History Center's activities and events.

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Museum Assistants

Museum Assistants

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Administrative, Other

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Serve as the public face of the History Center and Brookside Museum by greeting visitors, handling sales, assisting with clerical tasks, and maintaining tidy public areas. This role is vital for enhancing visitor experience.

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Green Team Volunteer

Green Team Volunteer

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Other, Administrative

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Join the Green Team to help improve the historic grounds of Brookside Museum and public spaces across Saratoga County. Duties include litter pickup, weeding, gardening, and general cleanup, with a commitment to volunteer monthly from April to November.

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Building and Grounds Assistants

Building and Grounds Assistants

Brookside Museum|Saratoga County Historical Association


21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.5mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Nature/Animal, Other

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Environment & Nature

Help maintain the 225-year-old Brookside Museum by assisting with light carpentry, painting, landscaping, and general maintenance and repairs. Volunteers will contribute to the upkeep of the museum's historic building and grounds.

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Firefighter and Junior Firefighter

Firefighter and Junior Firefighter

Ballston Spa Volunteer Fire Dept Sta 1


35 Washington St, Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Healthcare/Medical, Interpersonal

Causes:

Disaster Relief, Poverty, Veterans & Military Families

Established in 1816, the Eagle-Matt Lee Volunteer Fire Company is a provider of emergency services in upstate New York — protecting residents and businesses in the Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston, and the Town of Milton. We also participate in mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments. We're seeking energetic and motivated volunteers to join our team of firefighting professionals.<br><br> The department supplies and pays for all required gear and training and will also pay for any and all extra department-related training that you wish to pursue.<br><br> For more information including time requirements, please contact Lt. Bill Purcell. | Requirements: Firefighters (Age 18+)<br> New Firefighters Must Complete One of the Following Within 1 Year of acceptance into membership:<br> A: NYS Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (45 Hour Course)<br> B: NYS Firefighter 1 Course (104 Hour Course)<br><br> All Active Firefighters must attend at least 12 regularly scheduled or special drills (Training) during the year. OSHA training drills are mandatory and must be made up if missed. Each session lasts approximately 3 hours. Regular drills are scheduled on every Monday except holidays and meeting nights(First Monday evening of the month). Extra training sessions are scheduled as needed. Different nights can be accommodated for a member.<br><br> Junior Firefighter (Age 16-18)<br><br> The Ballston Spa Fire Department Junior Firefighter Program provides young men and women, ages 16 and 17, the opportunity to learn about the skill of firefighting. These firefighters are mentored by adult advisers from the ranks of the Ballston Spa Fire Department. They drill on Wednesday nights in the same manner as those over 18. They are provided with turnout gear, attend NYS training classes, respond to calls, and help with events in and around the firehouses. Safety comes first, and there are some things Junior Firefighters are not allowed to do until they are 18. | Categories: Firefighter

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SLA Ambassador

SLA Ambassador

Saratoga Lake Association


Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing, Administrative

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Sports & Recreation, Community

Welcome attendees at events, assist with introductions, and help plan events. Ambassadors will receive special name tags for easy identification.

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Communications Volunteer

Communications Volunteer

Saratoga Lake Association


Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Writing/Research, Communications/Marketing, Technology

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Sports & Recreation, Community

Contribute to the Shore Lines newsletter by writing editorials, gathering news, and working with Mailchimp software. No experience required.

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Community Outreach Volunteer

Community Outreach Volunteer

Saratoga Lake Association


Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing, Writing/Research

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Sports & Recreation, Community

Recruit new members and educate the public about lake-related issues affecting water quality and recreation. Represent the association at meetings and report back on relevant issues.

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Membership Committee Volunteer

Membership Committee Volunteer

Saratoga Lake Association


Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Communications/Marketing, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Sports & Recreation, Community

Assist the Membership Committee in recruiting new members and maintaining the membership list using Join-it software. No experience required.

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Events Planning Volunteer

Events Planning Volunteer

Saratoga Lake Association


Ballston Spa, NY (7.7mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Environment & Nature, Sports & Recreation, Community

Help plan and execute holiday and summer parties, the annual meeting, and educational events throughout the year.

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Home Repair Volunteer

Home Repair Volunteer

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County


132 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY (7.9mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Interpersonal, Other

Causes:

Poverty, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

Join us in making homes safer for families in need by assisting with critical home repairs and accessibility modifications. Volunteers will work alongside skilled tradespeople and other community members to complete various projects, ensuring that families can live safely and independently in their homes.

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