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Skills Requested: Energetic, people person with knowledge of the Springfield area.Welcoming visitors to Springfield, answering questions about the area, giving directions, etc. Read more...
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As a Board member for United Community Change, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while empowering underserved and marginalized communities, particularly African Americans and of African diaspora descent. Your role will be to provide guidance, support, and oversight to ensure that our organization is fulfilling its purpose and serving its Read more...
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Skills Requested: Customer service, positive attitude, computer skills,Requirements & Commitment: 10 hours per month are requiredWe are always looking to grow our museum family with more docents! Docents/volunteers help with tours, gift shop sales, daily cleaning, projects, and more! Read more...
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VerifiedSkills Requested: Interest in helping others learn, dedication and patienceRequirements & Commitment: Attend initial 3 hour training, one year commitment (or until the student reaches their goal) one hour a week to tutor.Help a child or adult improve their reading skills. Tutoring usually takes place for one hour a week at one of the public libraries, always in a public place. We train, do background checks, and provide all the needed materials. Read more...
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VerifiedSkills Requested: customer service, janitorial, point of sale, basic science knowledge (natural science preferred, but all accepted)Requirements & Commitment: 10 hours of volunteering per monthMultiple volunteer opportunities are available at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science. We are looking for retired folk who enjoy talking to the public about science or college students the need to fill service hours and have a passion for the natural sciences! Read more...
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Watershed Committee of the Ozarks is dedicated to providing hands on, place-based learning opportunities for those of all ages. Annually we host nearly 10,000 field trip participants at Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just north of Springfield. From guided hiking tours to student field trips focused on water chemistry and ecology, as an Education Volunteer you’ll Read more...
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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...
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Skills Requested: A background in computer programming is not required. Knowledge of developing curriculum is desired, but not required. An interest in STEM and/or computer programming and tech is strongly desired. Must be able to work with children or adults .The Geek Foundation is a local non-profit that teaches free computer programming and maker tech classes like web development, robotics, and video game development with a focus on increasing diversity in the tech industry. Our organization is growing and has several opportunities available for volunteer positions including volunteer educators for our kids and adult classes, as well as marketing and Read more...
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Skills Requested: Interest in promoting STEM education among K-12 students; organizational skillsRequirements & Commitment: Steering committee members should be able to meet with the committee either in person or online 2 - 3 times a year and participate in the Fair itself, which takes place over 3 days during the last week of March or first week of April annually. Some additThe 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...
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Skills Requested: Qualifications to be an AEL volunteer include a high school diploma or equivalency diploma.Requirements & Commitment: Most volunteers average 2-3 hours per week. Volunteers should be able to relate to a variety of people and maintain student confidentiality. Successful volunteers also possess the following traits: patience, optimism, friendliness, a sense of humor and tVolunteer positions are available for Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education & Literacy classes. Volunteers assist the instructors in preparing adults for the high school equivalency test (HiSET), clerical or record-keeping needs, or tutor English as a Second Language students. Read more...
