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.

Starting Sunday, January 30:  Special Olympics/Adapted Swimming – Sunday evenings through May 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hickman High School pool. Volunteers should be willing to help throughout the season and be caring and compassionate with the athletes. Experience with swimming is helpful but not required.  A background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A Volunteer Application and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice..  Get in touch with us for more information or to sign up.

Starting Saturday, March 5:  Special Olympics/Adapted Track & Field – Saturday mornings through May 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at West Jr. High School. Volunteers should be willing to help throughout the season and be caring and compassionate with the athletes. Experience with track & field is helpful but not required.  A background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A application form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice.. If you can help, let us know via email or call 874-7499 for more information. Thank you for your interest, this position has been filled.

Starting Thursday, March 10:  Special Olympics/Adapted Bocce – Thursday evenings through May 19, 6-7 p.m. at West Blvd. Elementary School. Volunteers should be willing to help throughout the season and be caring and compassionate with the athletes. Experience with bocce is helpful but not required.  A background check is required; volunteers must complete a Class A form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice.. Ready to sign up?

Saturday, May 7: Hershey Track & Field Meet: 8:30 a.m. to noon at Hickman High School Track. Individuals and groups are needed to staff this event for kids 9-14 years of age. Contact us to help!

Saturday, May 14: MLB Pitch, Hit & Run: Seeking volunteers to assist in counting and measuring at this annual youth baseball skills competition held at Albert-Oakland Park at 9:30 a.m. Sign up!

Saturday, May 14: Bike Safety Challenge: As part of the Mayor's Bike, Walk and Wheel Week, this event for kids will feature safety stations, bike checks and more. Free. Volunteers are needed at 9am until noon and will help set up the course, prize table, refreshment table, and help take down the event. Make a difference by helping with this event!

May 16-21: Mayor's Challenge: Bike, Walk & Wheel Week: Lend a hand for this 10th annual event to promote getting around on your own power. Volunteers are needed especially for breakfast station day on Friday, May 20 at locations throughout town. Ready to roll?

Starting May 16:  Special Olympics/Softball Assistant Coach, Women’s Team – Monday evenings through August 8th, 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. at Again Street Park. Volunteers must make a commitment for the season.  Need to be able to travel with team to competitions June 25 in Higginsville and July 29 – 30 at Whiteman Air Force Base.  A background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A application form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice.. Learn more.

Starting May 17:  Special Olympics/Softball Team Skills Coach – Tuesday evenings through August 9th, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m at Again Street Park.  This is a simplified game of catch and pass for individuals of lower developmental level.  Volunteers must make a commitment for the season. A background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A application form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice.. Learn more..                            

Wednesday May 18:  Family Fun Fest:  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with a variety of games and activities at this fun family event at Flat Branch Park, including face painting! Plan on helping from approximately 5:45-8:15pm.   Join the fun!

Starting Monday, May 23: Bienestar Familiar – Mondays through June 27.   Volunteers are needed weekly on an ongoing basis to assist with toddler and preschoolers child care while parents attend classes from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A background check is required. To get started, email us or call Lisa at 874-7499.    

Thursday, May 26 at City Hall and Wednesday, June 1 at the ARC: Youth In Action open houses. Stop in between 5 and 7 p.m. to meet our staff, learn more about this program and sign up for projects! Youth In Action is a summer volunteer program for young people 12-15 years of age.

Starting June 8:  Special Olympics/Tennis – Wednesday evenings through August 10, 6-8 p.m. at Bethel Park in June and August; Cosmo Park in July. Volunteers should be willing to help throughout the season and be caring and compassionate with the athletes. Having some competitive tennis experience is helpful. A background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A application form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice. Sign up! .           

Starting June 9th: Special Olympics Golf:  Assistance with Individual Skills 6 - 7p.m, Thursday evenings through August 11th.   Also looking for Unified Partners to play 9-Hole Alternate Shot with a Special Olympics athlete, 6 – 8 p.m. same days.   Volunteers must make a commitment for the season; background check is required and volunteers must complete a Class A application form and bring a copy of their driver's license to the first practice.. Learn more.

Wednesday June 15:  Family Fun Fest:  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with a variety of games and activities at this fun family event at Flat Branch Park, including face painting! Plan on helping from approximately 5:45-8:15pm.   Join the fun!

Tuesday, July 12: Medical Reserve Corps meeting at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1005 W. Worley Street, at 6pm. For more information, contact Dan Schneiderjohn, Regional Emergency Preparedness Planner, or call 573- 817-6401.

Wednesday July 20:  Family Fun Fest:  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with a variety of games and activities at this fun family event at Flat Branch Park, including face painting! Plan on helping from approximately 5:45-8:15pm.   Join the fun!

Wednesday August 17:  Family Fun Fest:  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with a variety of games and activities at this fun family event at Flat Branch Park, including face painting! Plan on helping from approximately 5:45-8:15pm.   Join the fun!

Saturday, August 20: Boone Junction Work Day – Looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help maintain this historical property at Nifong Park!   Work will be scraping and painting 2 structures at the park, 2 shifts available   

Tuesday, September 20: Medical Reserve Corps meeting at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1005 W. Worley Street, at 6pm. For more information, contact Dan Schneiderjohn, Regional Emergency Preparedness Planner, or call 573- 817-6401.

Wednesday September 21:  Family Fun Fest:  Volunteers are needed to assist staff with a variety of games and activities at this fun family event at Flat Branch Park, including face painting! Plan on helping from approximately 5:45-8:15pm.   Join the fun!

Saturday, October 1: Starlight Bike Ramble: Volunteers are needed in the afternoon and evening to help set up and staff this event in downtown Columbia. Let us know if you're interested!

Tuesday, December 13: Medical Reserve Corps meeting at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1005 W. Worley Street, at 6pm. For more information, contact Dan Schneiderjohn, Regional Emergency Preparedness Planner, or call 573- 817-6401.

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

Updated 4-26-11