As a Watershed Natives Volunteer with the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, you’ll have the opportunity to help us grow native plants at Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just north of Springfield. You can be a part of each step in the process- harvesting seeds from wildflowers at our park, sowing and propagating seeds from all Read more...

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Foster Grandparent Program is looking for volunteers, age 55+, who would enjoy making a positive difference in the life of a child. Foster Grandparent volunteers work with children in schools, daycares, Head Start Centers, and youth centers. They are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. Volunteer openings are available Read more...

Launching in April, Awaken360 youth will need your help. We hope that you can share your stories, your skills and professional knowledge, and pour into our youth broadening their horizons and showing them how much their community cares about them and their futures. Come by and give a presentation on different career paths they may have never thought. Come facilitate Read more...

The Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair (OSEF) is a regional competition which brings together student scientists and engineers with outstanding research projects. It also serves as an excellent opportunity for students to experience working with local scientists and professionals. Participating students are from a 16 county region that includes Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Shannon, Read more...

Support the ORYMCA’s active involvement of its members, fundraising efforts required for financial stability and growth of the YMCA; understand and assist the branch directors in implementing corporate policies, maintain linkage with the governing board; and advise and support staff in their on-going efforts to maintain an effective operation. Read more...

We are looking for women who will provide transportation in or vehicles for the women and their babies. We have a minivan and small SUV in which to take our residents to medical appointments, work, childcare, etc. We average 15 women, many of whom are pregnant, all were homeless before they came to LifeHouse, and very few have their own Read more...

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteers who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons. Coaches are parents, teachers, school administrators, college students and other community members who are committed to developing and celebrating our girls. Read more...

Each year, our organization raises money and awareness through our Tall & Small Ball, Sock & Undie Rundie 5K (in Springfield AND Joplin), Ribs for Kids, and our Road to Home gala. We need passionate volunteers who are able to rally support for these events in the community. We need people from every background with a variety of skills to Read more...

We have ongoing needs for volunteer assistance. For a comprehensive list, please visit our website. Read more...

CMN Hospitals ‘Miracle Week’ starts Nov. 26 through Dec. 2. Volunteers are needed to assist with making outbound calls from KY3, on the following dates: • Monday, Nov. 26, from 6:15 – 9:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6:15 – 9:00 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 6:15 – 9:00 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 29, from 6:15 – 9:00 Read more...