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...

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 health of our waters is the principle measure of how we live on the land.” – Luna Leopold Everything we do on the land affects our waterways. As a resource management volunteer, you will have the opportunity to protect our local water resources by helping us to effectively manage Valley Water Mill Park, a 100-acre nature park located just 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 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...

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...

Wednesday Nights, 6-8 pm, April-Sept – come help folks in need of a bike find a bike they need. No bike skills required – just patience with customers and shop managers 🙂 Read more...

Come help wrench on bikes at the Community Bike Shop – April-Sept – Monday Night is mechanics night. 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...