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Calendar of Events

Opportunities for YOU to volunteer!

To get involved with any of the events listed below, contact us at 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

1st & 3rd Saturdays: Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to assist the Public Works program in greeting and directing the public who are bringing hazardous materials like paints, cleaners and solvents. The collection is held at the Grissum Building, 1313 Lakeview new the city power plant. Future dates are September 6 & 20; October 4 & 18; November 1 & 15. To get involved, call 874-6271 or e-mail pw-volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com. Y

Starting September 2: After School Recreation at the Armory, 701 East Ash, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Volunteers are needed to assist with homework time, crafts and recreational activities for kids. Volunteers need to complete an application and participate in screening.

Thursdays in September: Twilight Festival. Help the Columbia Public Works Department spread the news about recycling! Volunteers are needed to assist with fun activities for kids and to share information with the public at the Twilight Festival, 6-8 p.m. To get involved, call 874-6271 or e-mail pw-volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com. Y

Saturday, September 6: C.A.R.P. Project at Flat Branch Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Come help clean up the stream and park in preparation for the September Stream Extravaganza. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of Flat Branch immediately behind Hardee's. RSVP to 874-7499.

Monday, September 8: Bienestar Familiar seeks childcare volunteers from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. Background check required for this position.

Wednesday, September 10: Columbia Hospitality Corps. Two volunteers are needed to staff the Columbia information booth at the Mizzou Journalism School's Centennial Celebration from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please e-mail us if you would like to help.

Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12: Columbia Hospitality Corps. Two volunteers needed at the Mizzou Journalism School's Centennial Celebration to help with event registration from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Please e-mail us if you would like to help on either day.

Friday, September 12: Outdoor Cinema Series at Stephens Lake Park. 6:30 to 7:45 Volunteers are needed to dress up as "Wizard of Oz" characters for about one hour before the movie begins. Costumes are provided. Volunteers should be outgoing and willing to interact with the children. To volunteer contact Erin Carillo at 874-6341 or send her an email today.

Saturday, September 13: Sustainable Living Fair volunteers needed to staff the Public Works Solid Waste information booth in two hour shifts. If you can help, please call Andrea Shelton at 874-6271 or send an email.

Thursday, September 18: Stream Extravaganza: Volunteers can assist with this special feature of the Twilight Festival held at Flat Branch Park. The Stream Extravaganza educates the public about the importance of caring for our water. Volunteers are needed from 5-8 p.m. This event is organized by the Public Works Stormwater Program. Contact us to get involved: 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com. Y

Saturday, Sept 20: TreeKeepers. 8:00 a.m. Come on out and help plant and tree trees at at Westwinds Park. Please let us know us if you plan to attend by calling 874-7499 or email us.

September 20 & 21: Heritage Festival. Volunteers are needed in 2 hr. 45 minute shifts to assist with children's activities, surveys, hayride assistants, and car parking. Emcee volunteers for three stages are also needed for this event. The festival is held at Nifong Park in southeast Columbia. This is a great opportunity for individuals and groups! Y

September 27 & 28: Columbia Festival of the Arts. Volunteers assist in two hour shifts with a variety of art activities, assist with surveys, and booth sit for artists. The festival is held on Courthouse Square in downtown Columbia. Y

September 27: Hinkson Clean Sweep. Register here! Volunteers will be placed at five stream locations between 10 a.m. and noon to clean up. Supplies and tee-shirts are provided. Click on this link to register or call 874-7499! We'll be in touch to confirm your registration. A great volunteer opportunity for individuals, groups and organizations. Y

Saturday, September 27: Graffiti Cleanup Day: Join the City of Columbia and Karis Community Church in cleaning graffiti. Volunteers will meet downtown at the Cherry Street Artisan, 9th and Cherry, at 9 a.m. and work until noon.Volunteers are encouraged to bring a pair of work gloves and a step ladder if you have them; the other supplies will be provided. Contact Rob Gaskin at Karis to find out more or just show up!! Y

Saturday, October 4: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Mulch Giveaway. Volunteers are needed in two-hour shifts at Capen Park (off Rock Quarry) to greet the public, direct traffic and hand out brochures. If you can help, please call Andrea Shelton at 874-6271 or send an email today! Y

Mondays, October 13: Bienestar Familiar seeks childcare volunteers from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. Background check required for this position.

Thursday, October 16: Healthy Beginnings is seeking child care volunteer from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Columbia Boone County Health Department. A background check is required. Send us an email if you would like to volunteer for this opportunity. Minimum age 16 years old.

Sunday, October 19: Kids Duathlon: Volunteers are needed to assist with registration and work along the course at this biking and running event for kids that will be held at 3 p.m. on Lemone Industrial Drive. 12-15 volunteers are needed and should arrive no later than 2:30 p.m.

Friday, October 31: Tiger Night of Fun: Groups are invited to bring games and activities for children at this Halloween night event held from 6-8 p.m. at the Hearnes Fieldhouse; individuals can volunteer, too! Check back for more details and registration information. Y

Saturday, November 1: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Mulch Giveaway. Volunteers are needed in two-hour shifts at Capen Park (off Rock Quarry) to greet the public, direct traffic and hand out brochures. If you can help, please call Andrea Shelton at 874-6271 or send an email today! Y

Monday, November 10: Bienestar Familiar seeks childcare volunteers from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. Background check required for this position.

Saturday, November 15: Fowl Shoot: 9-11 a.m. at the Armory Sports Center, 701 E. Ash. Volunteers are needed to take score and assist with rebounding basketballs at this fun free throw shooting event. 8-10 volunteers are needed and should arrive at 8:30 a.m.

December 1 - March 10: Special Olympics/Adapted Basketball*: 6-8 p.m. on Monday & Tuesday evenings at New Haven Elementary School. Mondays will be Youth and Women 3 on 3 from 6-7 p.m. and Women Regulation from 6:45-8:00; Tuesdays is Team Skills from 6:00-6:30, Coed 3 on 3 from 6:00-6:30 and Regulation Men from 6:30-8:00. Volunteers should commit to assist throughout the season and be positive and encouraging with the athletes. Volunteers are asked to complete a Class A volunteer form and bring with them a copy of their drivers license to the first session.

Monday, December 8: Bienestar Familiar seeks childcare volunteers from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. Background check required for this position.

Wednesday, December 31: First Night. Volunteers make New Year's Eve a night to remember by assisting with this family-friendly event in downtown Columbia. Tasks include selling buttons and merchandise, assisting with the children's activities and serving as ushers. Y

Saturday, April 25: Cleanup Columbia. Volunteers of all ages as well as individuals and groups of all sizes can lend a hand to improve the appearance of our city at this city-wide trash pick up event. Y

Y indicates an event appropriate for youth volunteers

* Volunteers are welcome to help at all Special Olympics activities and do not need to pre-register. It is helpful for you to have knowledge of the sport, but that is not required. Volunteers will assist athletes, encourage them, and may be asked to compete with them! Read more about Special Olympics and how volunteers can assist. Contact us to get involved.

To learn about these volunteer activities, call 874-7499 or e-mail volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

Updated 9-2-2008