Join the Animal Angels Network team to provide hands-on care for dogs at their sanctuary. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, cleaning, handling, and assisting with adoptions or events. Volunteers must commit to at least two scheduled shifts per month.

Assist with the daily care and maintenance of the animals at the ranch, including feeding, cleaning, and providing general care. Volunteers will work hands-on with horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, and other rescued animals.

Assist with various clerical tasks that can be done from home, such as data entry, organizing files, and helping with communication efforts. This role is perfect for those who want to support our mission from the comfort of their own home.

Join us in assembling backpacks for veterans, which includes packing essential items for their trip. This task can be done at our office and is a great way to contribute to the veterans' experience.

Help with flight departures or welcome home ceremonies, assisting in logistics and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This role may involve greeting veterans and their families, helping with setup, and providing general support during events.

As a Guardian, you will accompany a veteran on their mission to Washington, D.C., providing them with assistance and support throughout the trip. This role is crucial to ensuring a safe and rewarding experience for the veterans.

Visit patients and families at home or in nursing homes, providing companionship and support. Activities may include reading aloud, listening to memories, or simply being a friendly presence in their lives.

As an 11th Hour volunteer, you will ensure that no one completes their life’s journey alone, providing companionship and support during their final moments. This role requires a compassionate presence and the ability to sit quietly with patients.

Make supportive phone calls to patients and their families, providing a friendly voice and checking in on their well-being. This role is crucial for maintaining connections and offering emotional support.

As a hospice volunteer, you will work with a clinical team and provide support to patients and their families. Volunteers receive free training on hospice philosophy, grief, and how to care for the terminally ill, ensuring they are well-prepared for the emotional aspects of this role.

Assist in providing free healthcare services at various clinics organized by Volunteers in Medicine Christian County. Volunteers will help with patient intake, administrative tasks, and supporting medical staff during clinic hours.

Volunteers at CoxHealth play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience by assisting at information desks, gift shops, and escorting patients and visitors throughout the hospital. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old and are required to attend an orientation and complete on-the-job training.

Help at Rare Breed by receiving and documenting donations, sorting and organizing items, and restocking supplies. This opportunity is available Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 11am.

Greet and assist visitors at the O’Reilly Family Campus or Rare Breed, answer phones, sort mail, and perform clerical duties. Various shifts are available throughout the week.

Assist at the O’Reilly Family Campus by receiving and documenting donations, sorting and organizing items, and assembling move-in kits. Shifts are available on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Prepare and deliver 40 individually-packaged, ready-to-eat meals for youth on a scheduled day. Groups can serve the meal onsite with guidelines, and must schedule in advance by calling Rare Breed.

Help create encouraging notes for children receiving Weekend Backpack bags. This project allows children under 12 to participate if accompanied by an adult, and kits can be provided for creating notes at home or in the office.

Join us at the O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief to help sort and pack food for distribution. In a typical three-hour session, you will assist in providing over 300 meals to those in need. Volunteers are encouraged to schedule in advance and wear closed-toe shoes.

Join the Glean Team to help harvest excess produce from local farms and gardens that would otherwise go to waste. This opportunity helps provide fresh produce to our neighbors facing hunger and involves occasional pop-up sessions based on farm requests.

Chadwick Fire Protection District is continually looking for high quality volunteer firefighters. Firefighters in our district fight structure fires, provide medical first response, respond to motor vehicle collisions on the road and trail), fight wildland fires and go on search and rescue missions. Our district is 116 square miles, including 40,000 acres of the Mark Twain National forest, where we regularly rescue lost and injured cyclists in the Chadwick Motorcycle area, and assist the US Forestry service with wildland fires. We are available for state-wide mutual aid, particularly for wilderness search and rescue. | Requirements: Applicants must be 18+ years old and be physically capable of performing arduous physical tasks. Must be able to follow directions and keep a level head in stressful emergency situations. Must be able to read and write. Must be able to use a radio communication. Must be able to pass a background check. New firefighters are required to complete Basic Firefighter skills and Emergency Medical Responder within one year, along with HazMat awareness and ICS 100. Firefighters wishing to be deployable for state-wide mutual aid are required to complete additional training. | Categories: Firefighter