WE ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING!! Are you looking to start your career in Fire and or EMS? Are you at least 14 years old and a middle school graduate? If you answered YES to the above questions this is the program for YOU! The Chester Fire Explorers is a program designed to help prepare teenagers and young Adults from 14-21 years old for a career in Fire and or EMS. We have numerous former explorers currently working in public safety and other fields as Full Time Firefighters/ EMTs, Per Diem Firefighters/EMTS, On-Call Firefighters/ EMTS, Private EMS, Nursing, Dispatch, Law Enforcement, US Military, & more! * Must be a middle school graduate at the time of application. * The Chester Fire Explorers is not affiliated with the Chester Fire Department, we do However train with the Chester Fire Department and use their facilities and equipment to train. * Once explorers turn 18 they are eligible to apply for the fire department as long as they live in Chester or within 1 mile of the Chester town line. * We meet Twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you have any more questions or if you are interested in taking beginning steps to a career in public safety send us an email today at chesternhfireexplorers@gmail.com! | Requirements: age 14-18 and out of middle school | Categories: Junior Members, EMT, Firefighter

Help distribute food at various locations throughout New Hampshire as part of the Mobile Food Pantry program. Volunteers assist with loading cars, directing traffic, and completing intake forms in an outdoor setting.

Assist in the Culinary Job Training Kitchen by preparing meals for partner agencies. This fast-paced kitchen environment requires volunteers to follow instructions and safely use kitchen tools while adhering to dress code and safety protocols.

As an Agency Support Volunteer, you will assist partner agencies in the NH Food Bank warehouse by checking them in, recording the weight of selected items, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This role requires standing for extended periods and lifting objects up to 40lbs.

Join a group of 6-10 volunteers to help sort and categorize excess frozen goods recovered from grocery partners. This role involves inspecting goods for quality and preparing them for distribution to partner agencies, while adhering to safety protocols.

Volunteers are needed to assist with accessioning tasks, organizing files, setting up exhibits, and performing repairs. Specific skills such as carpentry and chair caning are particularly useful for restoring museum pieces.

The Brentwood Historical Society is seeking board members and committee members to help govern the organization. Volunteers will serve on committees and assist with projects as they arise, with opportunities to fill officer positions such as treasurer and secretary.

Every Saturday, help distribute food to 300-400 local families at the J.F.K. Food Drop. Volunteers assist with setup, food distribution, and cleanup, working outdoors in various weather conditions.

As a Campaign Volunteer, you will assist in organizing and promoting various campaigns to raise awareness and funds for our projects. This role involves engaging with the community and helping to coordinate events and activities.

Providing extra hands and energy to help with periodic branch needs.

Help prepare lumber in the workshop for projects. This role is ideal for retired woodworkers who want to contribute their skills to support the builders' projects.

Assist with organizing and managing events, providing support to staff, and helping during lunch blocks at summer camp. Volunteers may also be involved in cleaning, stocking, and organizing tasks.

Volunteers will assist in training sessions aimed at educating the community about identifying and preventing aquatic invasive species in local water bodies. Responsibilities include helping set up workshops, distributing materials, and assisting experts during presentations.

Join the PLIA in their summer road cleanup event to help maintain the cleanliness of Route 156. Volunteers will be responsible for picking up trash along a two-mile stretch of road, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment for the community.

Volunteers provide loving, confidential, and nonjudgmental support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Full training and mentorship are provided to help volunteers best assist the women who need them.

Assist in organizing and growing Bedrock Gardens' variety of programs, from event management to volunteer coordination.

Help expand Bedrock Gardens' marketing, fundraising, and promotional activities to support its mission.

This program connects volunteers with local Master Gardeners to help with detailed care of the garden beds, as well as spring and fall clean-up crews.

These volunteers give out directions, information, and answer visitor questions to enhance the visitor experience at Bedrock Gardens.

Docents learn about the plants, art, and history of an area of the garden and discuss it with visitors, providing educational tours.