Join the citizen science program that involves both field and lab work to monitor phytoplankton. Training sessions will be hosted for interested volunteers before the monitoring becomes self-sustained.

Join the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve as a volunteer to assist with research, education, and restoration projects. Volunteers will help protect and restore coastal ecosystems.

Assist with the planning and execution of the annual Star Party event themed around the Geminid Meteor Shower. Volunteers will help with activities, stargazing, and tours on the boardwalk.

Help with the Celebrate the Gulf festival, which takes place on the first Saturday in April. Volunteers will assist with various activities during this community event.

Help revitalize bluebird boxes for the upcoming nesting season by cleaning out boxes and building guards. If you have construction skills, you can assist in reconfiguring the boxes to attach the guards.

Lead efforts to monitor the phenology trail located behind the building. This role requires a commitment of once a week for about 20 minutes of data collection after training with a staff member.

Grand Bay Fire and Rescue is looking for volunteers. We serve a 75 square mile area and we only serve at this time with 4 active members. All new members must be on time to all trainings and attend all Board Member meetings. 2 per month. Must be willing to give back to our community 100x's fold. Must be abke to lift in excess of 100lbs alone and assist with up to 400lbs buddy system style. All training is paid for and mandatory. Personal extras outside of the department curriculum will not be paid for. Must be trustworthy, respectful of other members beliefs and character. Character building is a high requisite and bad attitudes and behaviors WILL NOT be tolerated. Must complete all NIMS and TIMS training within first year of rookie status. New members must go through a one (1) year probationary period and is not allowed to drive any truck within that period. All uniform shirts will be provided and a radio will assigned after the first 60 days. All applicants must take a Candidate Aptitude Test following the fulfillment of their application. If this sounds like a good fit for you and you want to give it a try, come see us. Email Matthew Duck at matthew.duck8923@hotmail.com for more information. | Requirements: Lift up to 100lbs alone Work within the buddy system Be attentive Be Respectful Be On Time. On time is late and early is on time. Hold each other accountable Treat each patient with tye same respect that you would want to be treated like. Must be able to lift and carry in excess of 75lbs at any given time. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Other