Volunteer Services

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.

Volunteer Services

Do you enjoy fun, rewarding and new experiences? Then Volunteer Columbia has just the opportunity for you!

Here's how you can volunteer!

The City of Columbia has a number of volunteer opportunities that need volunteers soon! Please contact us at 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com if you are interested or would like to learn more:

Family Fun Fest at Flat Branch Park is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of children's games and activities on Wednesday, July 15 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. The theme for this event is "Around the World." Email us if you can help with this fun event!
Teens 12-15 can still participate in this summer's Youth In Action program.
The 2009 Directory of Summer Youth Volunteering is now available online.
Find out about Adopt-A-Spot Beautification beds available for you!
Bienestar Familiar is seeking child care volunteers for one Monday evening session each month at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services office.
A background check is required.
Special Olympics is looking for coaches for softball and golf. If you can help, contact Jody at 874-7312 or jfcrane@GoColumbiaMO.com.
Columbia Hospitality Corps seeks volunteers to staff the Lake of the Woods Visitor Center.

Read the results from Cleanup Columbia.

Do you use Facebook? Become a Fan of Volunteer Columbia! The City of Columbia's Office of Volunteer Services

Neighborhood Leadership Program

View our Event Calendar to see the many opportunities for volunteers.

Complete a volunteer application, you can fill it out online, or print out and mail it to us. Our address is Office of Volunteer Services, City of Columbia, P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205.

Office Location Information:
We are located at 1 S. 7th Street in the Gentry Building. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We look forward to your visit!

View our Volunteer Columbia blog.

Read about Columbia's participation in America In Bloom. Updated with results - 10/7/08

What is Volunteer Columbia?

Volunteer Columbia connects citizens who want to serve with city staff and departments who have opportunities to help! The mission of the City's Office of Volunteer Services is to provide valuable opportunities to build community while volunteering in city government.

Why Volunteer?

As a volunteer, you become a partner with Volunteer Columbia to implement programs that benefit you, your neighbor and the community as a whole! At the same time you can meet new people, explore new careers, stay active after retirement, or spend quality time with your family. Best yet -- you're helping others and making a difference in your community.

The City offers innovative volunteer opportunities that foster personal growth, development and satisfaction. The City will work to find a volunteer assignment that will fit both the talents and the time you want to share.

If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with the city, e-mail us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com or call 874-7499. Volunteer opportunities exist in every department and together we'll find the right one for you.

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Volunteer Columbia!

City of Columbia
Office of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 6015
1 S 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65205
573/874-7499
volunteer@gocolumbiamo.com

Updated 7-1-2009