Do you enjoy fun, rewarding and new experiences? Then Volunteer Columbia has just the opportunity for you!
Here's how you can volunteer!
The City of Columbia has a number of volunteer opportunities that need volunteers soon! Please contact us at 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com if you are interested or would like to learn more:
- Are you a real character? Volunteer by dressing up as a character from the Wizard of Oz on Friday, September 12 at the Outdoor Cinema Series at Stephens Lake Park. Volunteers are needed to interact with the crowed from 6:30 to 7:45. Costumes are provided. Volunteers should be outgoing and willing to interact with the children.
- Festival season is coming! The Heritage Festival will be held September 20 & 21 and the Festival of the Arts on September 27 & 28. Both need dozens of volunteers for fun tasks including children's activities, participant surveys, emceeing and booth sitting for artists.
- Hinkson Clean Sweep. The 5th annual stream cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. A great volunteer opportunity for individuals, groups and organizations. Register here to take part!
- Graffiti has become an issue in Columbia. Join the City of Columbia and Karis Community Church on the morning of September 27 to help address this issue. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Cherry Street Artisan. Watch the Columbia Channel video on the graffiti issue.
- Volunteer with W.O.W. - Welcome to our World Teen Online Newspaper: Community Recreation, a program of Columbia Parks & Recreation, is looking for 3-5 volunteers who can assist with W.O.W. Meetings are held Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Drop us an e-mail to learn more, or complete a volunteer application.
- Columbia Hospitality Corps seeks volunteers to staff the Lake of the Woods Visitor Center. Follow the link for program details.
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View our Event Calendar to see the many opportunities for volunteers.
Complete a volunteer application, you can fill it out online, or print out and mail it to us. Our address is Office of Volunteer Services, City of Columbia, P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205.
Office Location Information:
We are located at 1 S. 7th Street in the Gentry Building. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We look forward to your visit!
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What is Volunteer Columbia?
Volunteer Columbia is the City's volunteer program. It involves citizens in the activities of City government -- ultimately helping Columbia grow strong into the 21st Century.
Who Volunteers?
Groups, faith organizations, businesses, schools, families, students and seniors all donate their talents, skills, dedication and interests to help the City enhance its delivery of services.
Why Volunteer?
As a volunteer, you become a partner with
Volunteer Columbia to implement programs that benefit you, your neighbor and the community as a whole! At the same time you can meet new people, explore new careers, stay active after retirement, or spend quality time with your family. Best yet -- you're helping others and making a difference in your community.
The City offers innovative volunteer opportunities that foster personal growth, development and satisfaction. The City will work to find a volunteer assignment that will fit both the talents and the time you want to share.
If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with the city, e-mail us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com. Volunteer opportunities exist in every department and together we'll find the right one for you.
To find out more about these and other opportunities, contact the Office of Volunteer Services, 874-7499 or by e-mail at volunteer@gocolumbiamo.com
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Volunteer Columbia! 
City of Columbia
Office of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 6015
1 S 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65205
573/874-7499
volunteer@gocolumbiamo.com
Updated 8-29-2008
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