The Office of
Volunteer Services
links citizens with
opportunities to share their
time with city government.
The office recruits, places,
tracks and recognizes
volunteers for their efforts.
Interested in joining the Columbia Hospitality Corps? Complete an application: Application to Volunteer
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Contact the Volunteer Programs by one of the methods provided in the contact section below to obtain your username and password.
Purpose:
The Columbia Hospitality Corps has been developed to meet a number of needs related to visitor relations:
- Staff the Lake of the Woods Visitors Center
Volunteers will staff the Lake of the Woods Visitors Center located in the strip mall just north of I-70 on St. Charles Road. Tasks will include greeting visitors, answering questions, providing information, and restocking brochures. Shift times are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
- Assist with providing information on Columbia at special events
Columbia Hospitality Corps volunteers may have information about Columbia at special events that many out of town visitors are attending, such as conventions, competitions, and functions in our community. The Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide the materials; you may be needed for display set up and tear down and to share information and answer questions from our visitors.
Columbia Hospitality Corps volunteers will be expected to…
- Assist at the Lake of the Woods Visitors Center, or other activity organized for CHC volunteers, at least four hours each month.
- Be a friendly face for the City of Columbia – first impressions count! You will be an ambassador for our businesses and residents.
- Have a neat appearance. Volunteers will be provided a shirt and name tag to wear. You are asked to wear navy or khaki pants or skirts that are in good condition while volunteering.
- Fulfill your commitment. If you have signed up to volunteer, please show up – we are counting on you! If you cannot fill your volunteer time, please call as soon as you are aware so a replacement can be found.
- Be knowledgeable about Columbia, our amenities and attractions. Much of this will be common knowledge to you, but it will still be helpful if you take time to learn more about Columbia’s restaurants, hotels, parks, and events so that you can share this with those visiting our city.
- Share feedback on your experience as a volunteer. Because CHC is a new program, we know there may be many ways that we can improve the program so that you can be a more effective volunteer. We want to hear your ideas and suggestions!
Volunteers interested in serving in the Columbia Hospitality Corps must agree to a screening process, including a background check and interview, before being placed in this program.
Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: 875-1231
Email: jaausmus@gocolumbiamo.com
Web: www.visitcolumbiamo.com
City of Columbia– Office of Volunteer Services
Phone: 874-7499
Email: volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com
Web: www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Volunteer/
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