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 Saturday, August 28: Special Olympics Bowling at AMF Town & Country Lanes. Practice dates are: Aug. 28; September 11, 18 Oct. 2, 16, 30 Nov 6, 13. There will be two sessions: 12-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.; volunteers need only to help with one two-hour shift each Saturday and are asked to volunteer for as many practices as possible. Thank you for your interest, this position has been filled.

Starting Tuesday, September 7: Columbia Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy - This is the first step toward becoming a CPD volunteer. Learn more on the Police Department website.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 9 through November 18: Special Olympics/Adapted Volleyball, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Haven Elementary. Thank you for your interest, this position has been filled.

September 9: Neighborhood Watch meeting - Shepherd Blvd. Elementary (tentative) 7-8 p.m. Residents are invited to learn more about the Columbia Police Department and how they can increase safety.

Friday, September 10: U.S. Cellular Movies in the Park at Flat Branch Park. Volunteers are needed to help with face painting and in collecting admission fee. The movie begins at 8:30; volunteers need to arrive by 7:30.

Wednesday, September 15: Family Fun Fest "Creative Kids" at Flat Branch Park. Volunteers are needed from 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. to set-up, tear-down, face paint, and other tasks as needed for this family friendly early evening event. Contact us to sign up to help. Y

September 18 & 19: Heritage Festival: Volunteers are needed to assist in the children's area, helping in the parking lot and take surveys of attendees at this event at Nifong Park. Shifts will be 2-3 hours in length. Call 874-7499 or email to get signed up! Y

Monday, September 20: Bienestar Familiar. Volunteers are needed monthly 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.

Sunday, October 10: Kids Duathlon - 8-12 volunteers are needed to help with this kids biking and running event that will take place off of Lemone Industrial Drive. Volunteers are needed from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; the event begins at 3 p.m. (Attention Parents! To enter your child(ren) to participate in this fun and challenging event, e-mail us! ) Volunteers are needed to help with registration, timekeeping and generally facilitating the event. To volunteer, contact us!

Saturday, October 16: Hinkson Clean Sweep: Join in this event to pick up litter throughout Columbia's streams. This is a morning event suitable for any age and ability as well as groups and individuals. More information and registration will be available in late summer. Click here to register. Y

Monday, October 18: Bienestar Familiar. Volunteers are needed monthly 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.

Sunday, October 31: Tiger Night of Fun: Groups and individuals are invited to help with this fun event for kids at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse. Approximate time: 5-7 p.m. Groups are needed to bring a game or activity for kids 6th grade and younger; individual volunteers are needed to help with activities provided by Columbia Parks & Recreation. Y

November 9: Neighborhood Watch meeting - Parkade Center, 7-8 p.m. Residents are invited to learn more about the Columbia Police Department and how they can increase safety.

Monday, November 19: Bienestar Familiar. Volunteers are needed monthly 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.

Starting Monday, November 29 through March 22: Special Olympics/Adapted Basketball will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings at New Haven Elementary School from 6-8 p.m. Volunteers should commit to help on either Monday or Tuesday nights throughout the season. Volunteers are asked to pre-register and will need to participate in a background check. Experience in the sport is helpful. 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 20: Bienestar Familiar. Volunteers are needed monthly 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.

Y indicates an event appropriate for youth volunteers

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

Updated 8-30-10