To get involved with any of the events listed below, contact us at 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.
Beginning Thursday, March 6: Adapted Sports/Special Olympics Bocce: Thursdays through May 22, 6-7 p.m. at West Boulevard Elementary. Volunteers are asked to complete a Class A volunteer form and bring with them a copy of their drivers license to the first session. Currently, this position is filled.
Beginning April 1 - through August 15: Blue Thunder Track. Help as a coach or assistant with this program held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. at Hichman High School Track. Volunteers should complete an application and be willing to make a weekly commitment to assisting.
Tuesday, May 20: Youth In Action informational meeting - 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Gentry Building, 1 S. 7th Street. Stop by this open house to learn more about Youth In Action, a summer volunteer program for young people 12-15 years of age.
Wednsesday, May 29: Youth In Action informational meeting - 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the ARC, 1701 West Ash. Stop by this open house to learn more about Youth In Action, a summer volunteer program for young people 12-15 years of age.
Saturday, June 7: TreeKeepers: Trailside Expo at Forum Nature Area; Forum Trailhead of the MKT. Event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 8-12 TreeKeepers are needed to staff an information table and conduct a project in the nature area.
Monday, June 9: 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. See details and 2008 schedule here.
Beginning Tuesday, June 10: Tee Up the Summer: Volunteers are needed to assist with young golfers 8 to 17 years of age. Tee Up the Summer is held at LA Nickell Golf Course Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. The program runs through July 15.
Saturday, August 16: NFL Punt, Pass & Kick - 9:30 a.m. at Cosmo Park Football Field #4. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 and will help with registration, measuring and recording, and in keeping the participants in order. A dozen volunteers are needed making this a great opportunity for individuals or a group!
Starting Saturday, August 23 and continuing through November 15: Special Olympics: Bowling- Time and location to be announced. One-time volunteers are welcome with preference being given to those who commit to two or more Saturdays. Volunteers are asked to complete a Class A volunteer form and bring with them a copy of their drivers license to the first session.
September 20 & 21: Heritage Festival. Volunteers are needed in 2 hr. 45 minute shifts to assist with children's activities, surveys, and car parking. This event is held at Nifong Park in southeast Columbia. This is a great opportunity for groups!
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.
* 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 5-17-2008
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