Volunteer Columbia

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06/22/2026

Looking to make a difference in your community? The City Clerk is accepting applications for open seats on City boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission is a meaningful way to help guide programs, policies, and services that impact Columbia residents.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026.

Apply online or download a form to print, sign and mail: https://www.como.gov/vacancies/

Volunteer for some muddy fun at SPLAT, a junior obstacle course mud run! 🤎Volunteers help cheer on kiddos as they tackle...
06/18/2026

Volunteer for some muddy fun at SPLAT, a junior obstacle course mud run! 🤎

Volunteers help cheer on kiddos as they tackle obstacles, guide them along the course, and keep them hydrated throughout the run. It's a fun, rewarding morning and always a volunteer favorite!

📆 Saturday, July 11
🕘 Volunteer shifts starting at 7:45, 8:30, and 9:45 a.m.
📍 Gans Creek Recreation Area (3360 E Gans Rd)

Reach out to us at [email protected] or 573.874.7499 to get involved!

Be a part of Nora Stewart Early Learning Center's revitalization for reopening! 💪With funding from a Love Your Block min...
06/18/2026

Be a part of Nora Stewart Early Learning Center's revitalization for reopening! 💪

With funding from a Love Your Block mini-grant, volunteers are needed to help with landscaping, painting, playground cleanup, and other beautification projects.

📆 Saturday, July 25
🕘 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍505 E. Ash Street
🌭 Food Provided

Nora Stewart is a historic nonprofit early childhood organization that has served Columbia families for generations and is seeking community support as it continues that great work. 💙

To get involved, reach out to us at [email protected]!

06/17/2026

With multiple weather forecasts showing a strong chance of severe weather, gusting winds and a tornado watch this evening, we've made the decision to cancel tonight's Family Fun Fest at Cosmo Park. These are always difficult decisions but the safety of park visitors, vendors, volunteers and staff is our first priority.

Please take advantage of other Juneteenth activities planned in our community over the next several days; you can find out more about them at https://www.como.gov/juneteenth-celebrations/

We hope to see you at the next Family Fun Fest on July 15 at Twin Lakes Recreation Area!

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Shoutout to two Adopt-A-Spot Litter crews who were able to get out and make a difference once the skies cleared last wee...
06/15/2026

Shoutout to two Adopt-A-Spot Litter crews who were able to get out and make a difference once the skies cleared last week! 👏

The Central Missouri Returned Peace Corps volunteers collected 6 bags of litter from their adopted portion of Elm Street, and Schneider Electric collected 15 bags of litter from their adopted portion of Brown School Rd.

Thank you to these dedicated volunteers for helping keep our community clean and beautiful!

Learn more about the Adopt-A-Spot Litter Program and how you can get involved in cleaning up our city at como.gov/volunteer!

Youth in Action was back in action yesterday! 🥗🍗🍓Volunteers spent the evening at the Ronald McDonald House preparing din...
06/11/2026

Youth in Action was back in action yesterday! 🥗🍗🍓

Volunteers spent the evening at the Ronald McDonald House preparing dinner for families staying there while their loved ones receive care at a local medical facility. 💛

There are still volunteer openings this summer:
🤎 Splat – July 11 | 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
🍅 The Food Bank – July 15 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
🌳 Park Project – July 29 | 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Know a young person who wants to make a difference this summer? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more and get involved!

Youth in Action kicked off its Summer of Service last week at The Food Bank! 🌽💪After packaging five pallets of corn, we ...
06/08/2026

Youth in Action kicked off its Summer of Service last week at The Food Bank! 🌽💪

After packaging five pallets of corn, we lost count of how many families they'll help feed—but we know it made a difference!

There are still volunteer openings this summer:
🎨 Household Hazardous Waste – June 20 | 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
🍎 Lunch in the Park – July 8 | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🤎 Splat – July 11 | 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
🍅 The Food Bank – July 15 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
🌳 Park Project – July 29 | 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Know a young person who wants to make a difference this summer? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more and get involved!

Today's Douglass Park Neighborhood Festival was a huge success! Thanks to Michelle Schiefelbein who organized the event ...
06/06/2026

Today's Douglass Park Neighborhood Festival was a huge success! Thanks to Michelle Schiefelbein who organized the event with help from a Love Your Block mini grant. The festival included tours of the Henry Kirklin House- shout out to Deb Sheals and Stephen Bybee sharing the history of Mr. Kirklin and his house.

School’s out for summer… but the opportunity to make a difference is just getting started! 😎Youth ages 12–15 can spend p...
05/22/2026

School’s out for summer… but the opportunity to make a difference is just getting started! 😎

Youth ages 12–15 can spend part of their summer giving back through Youth in Action — a chance to serve the community, meet new friends, and gain valuable experience along the way.

Volunteer opportunities include:
🍎 The Food Bank
❤️ Ronald McDonald House
🌳 Parks & Recreation
🥪 Lunch in the Park
…and more!

Make this summer meaningful while having fun!

Learn more and sign up at como.gov/volunteer

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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