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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...
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Skills Requested: organizational, public speaking, time managementRequirements & Commitment: Depending on the program, time commitments range from 5-7 sessions at 30-45 minutes each. It is recommended that volunteers spend at least 30 minutes going over each session prior to teaching it. Total time commitment : 5-9 hours scheduled between you anJunior Achievement in Southwest Missouri is looking for volunteers to teach our quality hands-on programming in SW MO classrooms. Programs serve students in grades K-12 and focus on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Volunteers are encouraged to share their own experiences with students. You will be trained and supported by JA in SW MO’s district manager and receive all Read more...
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Skills Requested: Comfortable using a computer; no prior tax experience necessary; basic customer service skillsRequirements & Commitment: Days and hours are flexible. Volunteers serve an average of four hours per a week from February 1st through April 15th.Do you have a passion for helping others? Become a volunteer tax preparer through Community Partnership of the Ozarks. VITA volunteers help file taxes for hard working individuals and families. We help the community get all the credits they have earned and maximize the amount of their refunds! Things you need to know about volunteering for the VITA program: 1. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Excellent presentation skills. Comfort with using technology for a presentation, Interest in listening to and assisting others.Requirements & Commitment: Minimum of 6 presentations a year at times that fit your scheduleRaise awareness in the community by providing community groups with the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Curriculum is developed for easy delivery by volunteer educators. Volunteers Sign Up to teach based on their availability and desired geographic location. Training and support provided. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Interest in interacting with the public at community events, willingness to learn about our support and services, and a good listener.Requirements & Commitment: Offer your time for a minimum 6 events as a year as they fit your scheduleHelp raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by representing the Alzheimer’s Association at community events and health fairs in Springfield and/or surrounding communities. Representative learn all about our FREE support and services so that in 2-3 minutes of interaction, they can successfully connect people affected by memory loss or their caregivers to the Association for help. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love for young children and readingRequirements & Commitment: Attend training, and pass a background check. Devote 30 minutes each week at local elementary school with a child that the volunteered is matched with.Reading Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for 30 minutes once a week. Ignite the love of literacy in a child through reading and mentoring. Read books and play literacy games one-on-one with your Buddy. Math Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student for 30 minutes twice a week. Help make math fun and Read more...
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Skills Requested: No previous training of any kind is required. We'll teach you!Requirements & Commitment: Must be 16 or older. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Guest Engagement Guide: What we need: Be among the first to greet our guests with a cheerful smile as you welcome them to the largest, most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. Assist guests by providing genuine Ozarks hospitality and legendary service as you help them locate needed facilities and amenities as you engage them in conversation to Read more...
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Skills Requested: For this position, you must be very comfortable working with and around children.Requirements & Commitment: Must be 18 years of age or older. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Share your knowledge and passion for wildlife, conservation, and education by assisting with field trips and educational programing. By helping to give all of our visiting students and their families a great experience, you can help to shape the next generation of conservationists! Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Must be 16 or older to apply. One shift per week (typically 3-4 hours).Wayfinders & Greeters What we need: Be among the first to greet our guests with a cheerful smile as you welcome them to the largest, most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. Assist guests by providing genuine Ozarks hospitality and legendary service as you help them locate needed facilities and amenities as you engage them in conversation to Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Must be 18 or older to apply. One shift per week is required.Experience life behind the scenes of our 1.5 million gallon aquarium while you assist our staff with the routine operations of the life support systems for all of our exhibits in the museum! Learn to rebuild pumps, backwash sand filters, maintain tanks, and more! You will also have the opportunity to take the Aquatic Animals Life Support Operators (AALSO) Level Read more...
