Join our community and help our garden continue to grow and thrive for years to come. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, planning, nurturing, watering, and maintaining the community areas of the garden.

Coach youth sports at the Wildwood Family YMCA. You will be the main contact for the team you are coaching for as well as the distributor of jerseys at the beginning of the season and medals at the end of the season.

Plan and execute events and activities for seniors, such as social gatherings, workshops, health and wellness programs, or educational sessions. Volunteers should be creative and organized.

Spend time with seniors who may feel lonely or isolated; engage with them and form connections that might last a lifetime. Volunteers are expected to provide companionship and support to seniors.

Assist in recruiting more volunteers to expand the group's impact; reach out to potential volunteers, share the benefits of joining, and encourage community members to get involved.

Help us promote GORC by dropping off event flyers at your favorite bike shops. This role is perfect for those who enjoy socializing and connecting with the biking community.

Help maintain our tools by sharpening them at your convenience. This can be done from your home and is essential for efficient trail work days.

Join us for trail building events where you can help create and maintain trails. No experience is necessary, and you'll work alongside experienced Crew Leaders who will guide you through the process.

If you have a passion for photography, help us capture the spirit of our trail work and social events by taking photos and sharing them with us for online use.

Help organize and manage adoption and fundraising events. Duties include setting up, assisting visitors, and ensuring the smooth operation of events.

Provide support to foster homes by delivering food and supplies, and assisting with the care of dogs in foster homes.

Assist with clerical and administrative tasks to support the operations of Missouri K9 Friends. Tasks may include data entry, answering inquiries, and organizing documents.

Assist in transporting dogs to and from foster homes, adoption events, and veterinary appointments. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle suitable for transporting animals.

High school students can earn volunteer hours by participating in various activities supporting STL Youth Hockey Fights Cancer events.

Assist in organizing and managing events hosted by STL Youth Hockey Fights Cancer. Volunteers may help with setup, registration, and general event coordination.

Mentors will work with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals to cultivate the next generation of leaders through mentoring, skills building, and networking. This role involves providing guidance, sharing professional experiences, and supporting mentees in their career development.

Assist in transporting pets to and from vet appointments and pulling pets out of animal control facilities. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and safety of rescue pets.

Organize and hold donation drives in your office for blankets, food, and other pet supplies to support rescue pets. Help ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to care for animals in need.

Work at fundraising and adoption events to help showcase pets and support the organization's mission. Engage with the community to raise awareness and encourage pet adoption.

Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Volunteer firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of tools, apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings in all types of weather. Minimum participation is required to remain an active member. Although firefighting and emergency services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible area of work, the volunteer is also required to attend training a minimum of 2 evenings per month. Meetings are held every Tuesday night. Training and work nights consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medical work. Work performance requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is generally performed under the general supervision of a fire district officer. | Requirements: Firefighter candidates must: -reside or be employed within the fire district (Defiance, Augusta, Schluersburg) -be of sound physical condition -pass criminal background check -pass interview by membership committee -pass a 12 month probationary training period The firefighter drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the firefighters set up equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses fire extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. Work is hazardous and often requires physical exertion. The firefighter may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a firefighter will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT