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Volunteers work together with staff to help sort, clean and display donated items, while creating a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers. Contact us to schedule a minimum of two hours per shift and volunteers must be over 18 years old, or with a parent or guardian to volunteer. This is a great opportunity for groups of 5-10 people. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Light cooking. Ability to lift at least 5 lbs.Requirements & Commitment: We are looking for people to commit to a few hours at a time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:oo p.m.1. Prepare light meal to hand out to residents 2. Sort clothing, toys, and household items 3. Help assemble furniture and move small furnishings into rooms Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Volunteers must bring 40 meals on the day they sign up for.Volunteers prepare and deliver 40 individually packaged brown bag or grab-n-go meals for Rare Breed youth. Volunteers can sign up for a single day or a reoccurring schedule. Meals are needed Monday-Friday. To ensure the health and safety of youth, staff, and volunteers, volunteers are not staying to serve meals at this time. Instead, volunteers drop the meals off, and Read more...
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Skills Requested: SewingAs Springfield and Greene County begin to re-open for business, our nonprofit community expects to see an increase in demand for services. Hundreds of nonprofit staff, volunteers, and clients, including our own, will need to continue taking precautions to stay healthy. This includes frequent hand-washing, physical distancing, and using cloth face covers when around others. We need your help to Read more...
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Skills Requested: Volunteers of all skill levels and interests are welcome to join us at Habitat for Humanity. For instance, we can accommodate volunteers performing court ordered community service, fulfilling academic extra-curricular and scholarship requirements, or thoRequirements & Commitment: If you are signing up for a volunteer shift in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you will need to complete a background check authorization form and go through an orientation on your first day volunteering. Orientations are offered Monday-Saturday at 9:As a volunteer in the ReStore, you will be helping with the day-to-day operations at our Springfield Habitat ReStore. The ReStore is located at 2410 S. Scenic Ave. There is a lot to do at the ReStore. For example, volunteers may be asked to assist with donation unloading, intake, and organizing; helping customers on the sales floor; stocking the sales Read more...
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Skills Requested: Basic phone skills, customer service skills, warm and friendly attitude, reliable, punctualRequirements & Commitment: One 4-hour shift per weekThe front desk volunteer serves as a phone operator–answering and transferring calls to the appropriate department, and greets and assists lobby guests. Read more...
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Skills Requested: GardeningRequirements & Commitment: Several times per month depending on season and garden needsHarmony House has a garden with 12 raised beds. We are looking for an experienced gardener who can lead a group of volunteers in planning and cultivating the garden throughout the year. Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Minimum commitment is 1 year with teaching only occurring during 24-26 weeks per year.In the Restoration program there are courses focusing on Spiritual, Vocational, and Financial Development. If you are willing to commit time to be trained in teaching and/or facilitating a more in-depth curriculum this is a great opportunity to really help the men rehabilitate key areas of their life. These courses are most likely on weeknights but flexible to fit your Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Minimum commitment varies between 1 week stand-alone classes and 6-12 week curriculum.In the Restoration program there are classes focusing on Bible Study to Life Skills. If you are knowledgeable in an area, gifted to teach, and called to pour into men who are trying to transform their lives, then consider teaching one of these classes. Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Minimum commitment is 6 months, 1 time per week. These meetings occur during a 3 hour block of time on a weeknight that best fit your schedule.During Phase 1 of Restoration, the men in the program receive mentoring from men willing to come in and meet 3-4 of them on a weeknight, for the purpose of accountability and encouragement. If you naturally pour into men trying to get back on their feet this is a great fit for you. Read more...
