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Skills Requested: Willingness to learn about our services and connect people, a good listener. and active in your faith community.Requirements & Commitment: Volunteers work on their plan for their faith community on their own time and schedule. No requirement to travel to Springfield.Help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia among those in your faith community. The Alzheimer’s Association will train you and or a couple people in your faith community so that you are equipped to offer information about our FREE support and services, connect people to our 24/7 Helpline and be of support to caregivers. You will have a team of Read more...
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Skills Requested: Interest in interacting with the public, sharing information about events, and passionate about helping with celebrations.Requirements & Commitment: Volunteers commit to month committee meetings in person or by phone and work independently on projects.Each year, our organization raises money and awareness through our Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day events. Passionate volunteers are needed to rally support for these events in your community. Our support of research assures that we WILL find treatment and even a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Great Customer Service, ability to handle a simple phone system, follow instructions for packet assembly, and some basic computer user skills (email, basic word)Requirements & Commitment: One shift of 3-4 hours each week or 5 hours every other weekIn just a few hours a week, you can make a BIG difference in the lives of caregivers and persons with memory loss. Lend a hand in your local Alzheimer’s office by greeting guests and helping with special projects around the office. Help is needed during the week days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Training is Read more...
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Skills Requested: Friendly, warm and welcoming personalityRequirements & Commitment: Volunteers serve 1 shift per week, and shifts are typically 3 hours in length. There is a brief interview to match our volunteer's skills with the center's placement need, and all volunteers will complete trauma-informed training prior to their first shiOur volunteer greeters serve as an important first point of contact for victims of domestic violence that are visiting our center to receive services. As our guests enter the courthouse, greeters will provide a warm welcome and guide them to the center’s receptionist for check in. As the first glimpse our guests will receive of the GCFJC, this person must Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love of helping others and being a social support to residents of nursing homes and residential care facilitiesRequirements & Commitment: 18 years or older and ability to pass a background screen. Advocacy training is provided and required.Ombudsman volunteers can volunteer in 21 different counties across Missouri. Volunteers for the program are trained and expected to: – To advocate for residents’ rights – To provide community education on long-term care issues – To provide ombudsman services to all residents of all long-term care facilities in Missouri Ombudsman volunteers help to achieve these goals by: – Making sure Read more...
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Skills Requested: Basic cooking and cleaning skills, friendly and positive attitude, punctual and reliableRequirements & Commitment: One 4-hour shift per weekThe Kitchen Volunteer assists staff with cooking, serving and cleaning in our kitchen and dining room. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love for young children and teensRequirements & Commitment: Must pass a background check.Help children in foster care, foster families, and foster support agents shop for new clothes in the AFC clothes closet. Appointments are set in advance. When there are no appointments, volunteers stock shelves, organize inventory, answer phones, and schedule appointments. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Patience and understandingRequirements & Commitment: 1 - 2 nights per month overnight. Must be able to pass background check and attend training.Safe to Sleep needs two volunteers each night (7 days a week, all year long) to assist with opening and closing the shelter. Volunteers spend the night and sleep in shifts–most volunteers report getting about four hours of sleep each night they serve. Women and couples are allowed to serve. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Ability to lift 5 lbs or more, compassionate, friendlyRequirements & Commitment: 13 year or older with signed waiver and background acknowledgement formWe offer volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, church groups, and business groups. We can even set up special events for larger groups, just give us a call. Pantry Check-in Volunteer opportunities vary but include greeting guests, registering guests, database input, stocking shelves, and more. Shopping Helper Help clients shop for their groceries in the food pantry. Schedule your time ahead Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love of helping othersRequirements & Commitment: 18 years or older and ability to pass a background check. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.Homebound Shopping volunteers assist homebound adults 60 and older to remain independent and living in their own homes by grocery shopping and providing social interaction during each visit. Homebound older adults benefit from the opportunity to choose the food and essential items of their choice from their favorite stores. Guests provide their own shopping list and payment so this program Read more...
