Animal Care Volunteers assist with the daily care of animals, including feeding, cleaning, and socializing. Volunteers must attend an orientation session and complete training before handling animals.

Youth Volunteer Assistants work alongside a parent or guardian to support animal care activities. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent who will complete the application and attend orientation.

Participate in the foster program by providing temporary homes for dogs. All necessary supplies, including food and medical care, are provided by Hard Licker Ranch. Volunteers should be willing to care for and socialize dogs in their homes.

Assist in the daily care and maintenance of the dogs at Hard Licker Ranch. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and providing companionship to the dogs. Volunteers may also help with events and community outreach.

Description Pride, excitement, challenge. Volunteering for fire and rescue service offers committed individuals the opportunity to experience one of the most diverse and challenging professions today. The emergency services provided by Whiteford Township include providing prompt emergency medical care and transport, fire suppression, vehicle extrication, water rescues and other types of specialty rescues, and responding to other 911 dispatched calls. It’s exciting, exhilarating and rewarding! The personal rewards and satisfaction each of us receives from volunteer service are often beyond description. The sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, the joy and elation when a child is born, the compassion for accident victims, the fulfillment of teaching fire safety and prevention—the list goes on. When volunteers are not running calls and providing emergency services, they participate in: Education: Volunteers educate the public on many issues, including fire prevention and safety, health education, injury prevention and CPR. Community Events: Members participate in various activities such as Whiteford Community Days, EMS stand by at Whiteford High School football games, and community Halloween Trick or Treating. VOLUNTEER BENEFITS -Free Training Intangible rewards are even greater: -Satisfaction of helping others and making a difference -New bonds with team members and with members of the community -Skills that last a lifetime | Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age and must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Applicants must reside within Whiteford Twp. Applicants are encouraged to attend and observe regular department Monday evening training drills throughout the application process. A Background check consisting of criminal & driving history will be conducted. Applicants with existing Michigan Certifications in Firefighting or EMS will also have these verified at this time. A physician’s exam must be completed and the Whiteford Township supplied documentation of such must be submitted prior to performing the Physical Abilities Test. Applicants who complete all required documentation, pass the background check, physician’s exam, physical ability test and interview will be submitted to the Whiteford Township Board of Trustees for hiring approval at the Board’s next meeting. Recruits will be assigned to a training officer. Recruits must acquire Michigan Certification as both a Firefighter and a Medical First Responder. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Join us and become a FIREFIGHTER & EMT! This position will assist other members in medical calls, fire calls, technical rescues, hazardous material incidents. And multiple other things! The Blissfield Fire Department responds to roughly 550 calls per year. The Firefighter emt position will extinguish fires, treat and transport patients to the hospital, and lots of other things! Including Training through multiple different subjects, and kick starting your career with the Blissfield Fire Department! | Requirements: Valid Driver's License, High School Diploma, Good Driving Record, No Felonies, Must live within an accepted response area to the Fire department(Within or Close to Blissfield) As Far as FIRE/EMT education, WE WILL TRAIN YOU! You will attend the Lenawee Fire School, as well as EMT school to become certified, and the courses are Paid for! | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Before you make a decision to join a fire department you should have a very good understanding of the requirements and responsibility that come along with that commitment. First off you need to understand that this is not a social club. We take our responsibility to the community very seriously. We are allowed to enter into people's lives in a way that most people never do. We see people at their most vulnerable times. And we are entrusted by the citizens to carry out our duties to the highest level of honesty, integrity and responsibility. All members of the department must complete all State of Michigan required training. Firefighter level I & II Approximately Haz-Mat Operations Drivers Training NIMS Training s Additional training required by the Fire Department includes, Emergency Medical Training at the EMT-Basic Level or abovel. Our department also conducts in-house training twice a month for 2-3 hours each time. Members are required to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance for all in house training's. The department currently responds to an average of 70 calls per month. Each member of the department must maintain a minimum attendance per month for all calls. In addition to the training's and calls, each member of the department is responsible for assisting with various committees within the Firefighters Association. And as such you will need to attend meetings and some special functions. The department pays it's members for all calls, in-house training sessions and some work details (i.e. hose testing). members are not paid for attending State required training. However, the City does pay for all training expenses for the State required training. It's all part of the commitment. This is just some of the commitments required to becoming a member of the fire department. | Requirements: The requirements for submitting an application for membership within the Tecumseh Fire Department are as follows: Reside within the Fire District for the department. (City of Tecumseh or Tecumseh Township) Completed Department Application for Employment 18 years old or older High School Diploma (or Equivalent) Valid Michigan Drivers License Ability to respond to called from either your home or place of employment within the City of Tecumseh. Ability to attend a minimum of 90% of station training per year Willingness to submit to a background and driving record check Ability to participate and pass a basic physical agility test. Must pass a physical exam and drug screen test | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Assist in packing food boxes for distribution to families in need. Volunteers will help ensure that boxes are filled with the necessary food items for those experiencing food insecurity.

Contribute to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment by assisting with cleaning tasks around the facility. This role is essential for ensuring a safe and hygienic space for food distribution.

Participate in painting projects to improve the facility's appearance and create a more inviting atmosphere for visitors and volunteers. This role is perfect for those with a knack for skilled craft or trade.

Help sort food donations and stock shelves to maintain an organized food pantry. Volunteers play a crucial role in keeping the food distribution process efficient and effective.

looking for motivated individuals ready to serve the community day or night 365 24/7. majority of our calls are medical related so anyone interested in being an emt as well as a firefighter are what we are looking for but obviously will take people only wanting to be a firefighter as we currently don't have an ems requirement | Requirements: no experience or training required. we will train you. must have valid drivers license and be able to pass a criminal and driving background check. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Lunch Buddies is an opportunity for kids and volunteers to have lunch and recess together while building supportive friendships. The program will take place at various schools in Ypsilanti.

A mentor for a skill-building program for youth.

Every 1st & 2nd Friday of the month from 1pm-3pm.

Every Monday of the week we offer a variety of programming ranging from Boy Mentoring, Girls Mentoring and our interactive Earn & Learn program. Each of these programs need additional hands to ensure that we are supporting the youth in the community.

We offer a hands-on Math tutoring opportunity with our youth partnering with Math 4 Success.

Teaching youth about technology, coding, and AI.

We offer hands-on Reading tutoring opportunity for students.

Every 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-12:30pm.