{"id":17044,"date":"2025-01-13T14:39:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=17044"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:00:46","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-grey-curve-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Volunteer Opportunities<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; separator_text=&#8221;\/&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#8fa7c5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;DP Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3486&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Holland-DD2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Holland &#8211; DD2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;OCCAA Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Pack &amp; Deliver Food for Families<\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers for the food program help prepare and pack food boxes and may even deliver boxes (and smiles) to grateful residents. Dates, locations, and roles vary. You can choose what works best for you when you sign up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/caa\/volunteer\/\">View Opportunities to Volunteer for Food Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/traffic-closeup.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;traffic volunteer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;traffic-closeup&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Sheriff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Sheriff&#8217;s Office Volunteer Units<\/h2>\n<p>Join a specialized team from the Sheriff&#8217;s Office. Volunteer groups include traffic control, emergency response, storm monitoring, food service, search and rescue, and others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/sheriff\/volunteer\/\">View Opportunities to Volunteer for the Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/park-stewards.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;park-stewards&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Serve in the County Parks<\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers provide a critical service to Ottawa County Parks. Whether you are an individual looking for a day to serve or part of a group who wants to have fun while giving back together, there are opportunities for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/volunteer\/\">Opportunities to Serve in the Parks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2397822999.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legal,Execution,Department,Makes,An,Appointment,With,The,Customer,To&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Legal Self-Help Center Volunteer Attendants<\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoy interacting with customers and have knowledge of basic court processes, volunteer for the Legal Selp-Help Center. The work is diverse and fulfilling.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/courts\/lshc\/volunteer-internship-opportunities\/\">How to Serve in the Legal Self-Help Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/We-are-6-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;We are 6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Apply for a Board or Commission<\/h2>\n<p>Are you interested in becoming more involved in local government? Apply to serve on a County board or commission. Open positions are posted several months before the term ends. Occasionally, seats open mid-term, so check the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.miottawa.org\/BoardAppointments\/viewPostings.action\">vacancy page<\/a>\u00a0often or\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/MIOTTAWA\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=MIOTTAWA_14\">sign up to be notified\u00a0<\/a>of vacancies.<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"598\">Find a\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/boards.miottawa.org\/boards\/\">board or commission\u00a0that interests you\u00a0here<strong>.<\/strong><\/a> In the hub, you can explore membership details, term expiration dates, meeting schedules, and more.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"657\">Submit your application and resume\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.miottawa.org\/BoardAppointments\/viewPostings.action\">online\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0when a vacancy is posted.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"727\">Watch for your email invitation to schedule and participate in a virtual interview.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"823\">Watch for a follow-up email from the County letting you know if you\u2019ve been appointed.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"823\">Already applied?\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/app.miottawa.org\/BoardAppointments\/restart\">Check the status of your application here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Opportunities<div class=\"et_pb_module dipl_breadcrumb dipl_breadcrumb_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-wrapper layout2\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-inner\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\" data-icon=\"&#x24;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"breadcrumb-item dipl-home-page\" href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\" property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumb-page\" property=\"name\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Pack &amp; Deliver Food for Families Volunteers for the food program help prepare and pack food boxes and may even deliver boxes (and smiles) to grateful residents. 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