Join our team of volunteers to help make the Fairy House Festival a success! Responsibilities include guiding family activities, serving refreshments, and assisting with behind-the-scenes activities. Students can earn community service credits by volunteering with us.

Organization Overview: Saxtons River First Response Rescue, Inc. is a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing top-tier volunteer first response care to the citizens of Saxtons River and its surrounding communities. Our team is driven by a mission to offer immediate and efficient medical assistance to those in need, ensuring the health and safety of our community. In addition to our first-response services, we actively engage in fundraising and grant writing efforts to support and expand our life-saving operations. Positions Available: We are currently seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team in the following volunteer capacities: Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT) Fundraising and Grant Writing Assistants Responsibilities: EMR, EMT, AEMT: Respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility when required. Perform assessments, provide emergency care, and administer life-saving interventions as needed. Work as part of a team with other emergency response professionals and healthcare providers. Participate in ongoing training and drills to ensure readiness and up-to-date knowledge of medical procedures and equipment. Fundraising and Grant Writing Assistants:Assist in the development and execution of fundraising strategies to support the organization's operations and growth. Research, identify, and apply for grants applicable to the funding needs of first-response services.Organize and participate in community fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives. Collaborate with team members to promote the organization's mission and increase public engagement. Qualifications:Certification as an EMR, EMT, or AEMT (as applicable for medical response roles). Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a strong willingness to learn (for fundraising and grant writing assistants). Commitment to the mission and values of Saxtons River First Response Rescue, Inc. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.Ability to remain calm and efficient in high-pressure situations. Compensation: As a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, we are unable to offer hourly pay. However, volunteers gain invaluable experience, training, and the satisfaction of making a significant positive impact on the community's well-being. | Requirements: As noted in the description. | Categories: EMT, Fundraising

Volunteer with your dog as part of a therapy dog team to visit nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and libraries. Volunteers must file an application, complete a formal evaluation, and participate in supervised visits.

We are seeking people to join our Paid On-Call Department serving as a firefighter and/or an EMS provider. If you are interested please come by and see what we can offer. | Requirements: An eagerness to serve Springfield and the surrounding communities. We will train and provide assistance for training costs to all members who seek certifications in firefighting or EMS disciplines. | Categories: EMT, Department Support, Firefighter

Assist with various tasks during theater productions, including taking tickets, helping with concessions, operating lights and sound equipment, stage management, and even directing plays. Volunteers can start with small tasks and gradually take on more responsibilities.

Volunteers can assist in various activities such as weeding the gardens, organizing the plant nursery, transplanting seedlings, building more trails, leaf blowing and raking the trails, and installing deer cages around native plants in the woods. Volunteers also help in building or repairing play area elements and weeding the pollinator meadow.

Assist with maintaining and expanding the hiking trails along the Windmill Hill Ridgeline. Volunteers will help with trail work, including clearing paths and ensuring trails are safe for visitors.

Support the Putney Mountain Association by assisting with fundraising efforts and administrative tasks. Volunteers will help organize events and manage records to support the organization's mission.

Help control invasive species in the conserved lands by identifying and removing non-native plants. Volunteers will work to preserve the native ecosystem and biodiversity of the area.

Support the mission of the Forest for Learning by joining our volunteer database. Volunteers will be contacted when opportunities arise to assist with various tasks related to forest ecology, stewardship, and sustainability education.

Join the dedicated team of over 60 volunteers at the Putney Foodshelf to assist in the day-to-day operations of providing supplemental healthy food to those in need. Volunteers are essential to maintaining the community spirit and ensuring the smooth operation of the foodshelf.

Library volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills, and knowledge to staff and patrons, helping to connect people and build community. Volunteers can assist with various tasks around the library, depending on their interests and skills.

Program Volunteers play a fundamental role in conducting safe horsemanship lessons and creating a safe environment for individuals to thrive. Horse experience is not required; Freedom Reins will provide the training.

Looking for volunteer fire fighters, who have the desire to serve community and help people. | Requirements: the desire to serve community and be a fire fighter, positive attitude, EMS certs are not required but we do respond to medical call to assist the ambulance so it is an asset, friendly and have a desire to learn | Categories: Firefighter

Assist in all fundraising activities. | Requirements: 18 years old and a valid drivers license | Categories: Fundraising

Assist in mitigating the spread of Eurasian milfoil by volunteering your time to monitor and remove new growth in Lake Rescue. Volunteers are crucial in maintaining the health of the lake ecosystem.

An all-hazards department. involved in firefighting, Motor vehicles accident's, cold water rescue, off road rescue, Assist the ambulance and the police department. | Requirements: valid driver's license, 18 years of age, pass a respiratory test. | Categories: Firefighter

Learn what it takes to become a firefighter. You will be limited on what you can do, But well worth it. Assist firefighters in clean up and getting the trucks back in service. | Requirements: 16 years of age and a valid drivers license. | Categories: Junior Members

Assist department in all functions, not involved with direct firefighting. help with traffic control, rehab, clean equipment and station. | Requirements: 16 years of age and a valid drivers license | Categories: Department Support

Assist with organizing and hosting events at the museum, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for visitors. Volunteers will help set up, manage event logistics, and interact with guests.