Volunteer Ozarks: How to help with Springfield’s Good Dads

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By Tyler Wayne Published: May 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – A Springfield organization is working to strengthen families through fathers. Good Dads is a nonprofit promoting father engagement by sharing resources and support. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Good Dads director Dr. Jennifer Baker discuss volunteer opportunities for the program. To learn more about Good Dads, click here. To … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Crosslines begins matching campaign for foster kids grant

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Apr. 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – This May, your gift to Crosslines does twice the good. Thanks to a $50,000 matching gift from Bill and Virginia Darr, every donation to Ambassadors for Children will be matched dollar for dollar. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Crossline’s Ashley Reynolds discuss the project and volunteer opportunities … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Honor Flight of the Ozarks looking for volunteers

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Apr. 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Honor Flight of the Ozarks will take flight again on Wednesday, April 22. The organization flies veterans to Washington, D.C., to tour the National Mall and see other sights honoring our veterans’ service. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Ozarks Honor Flight’s David Snider share volunteer opportunities for the … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Birthday Blessings seeks volunteers to help celebrate foster children in the Ozarks

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Birthday Blessings is looking for volunteers to help celebrate children in foster care across the Ozarks. The Springfield nonprofit provides birthday gifts, parties, and special items to children in foster care, ensuring they feel celebrated. The organization works with agencies like CASA to tailor gifts to … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: The mission behind Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:51 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks is working to raise awareness about the disease that affects more than 1 million Americans. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Cassi Locke of the Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks discuss the mission and volunteer opportunities. To … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Learn more about Springfield’s Rescue One animal rescue

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By KY3 Staff Published: Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:34 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Rescue One is a foster-based nonprofit animal rescue in Springfield, founded in 2013, that rescues dogs and cats regardless of breed, age, or health. Rescue One turns to foster families to rehabilitate pets. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Rescue One’s Ellen Dowdy look at volunteer opportunities at the organization. To report … Read More

Volunteers help clean up Route 66 at Mother Road Refresh event in Springfield

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By KY3 Staff Published: Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The city of Springfield’s cleanup and beautification initiative is back with a focus on preparing the city for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration. In preparation for the celebrations, the city asked for community volunteers to help clean litter along the section of Route 66 that passes … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Harmony House searching for volunteers

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield’s Harmony House is marking 50 years of providing shelter, advocacy, education, and support to survivors of domestic violence in 2026. The organization said the anniversary is both a celebration of its progress and a reaffirmation of its mission to support survivors and advance the belief that … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: Springfield’s Lost and Found Grief Center assists those grieving the death of a loved one

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Feb. 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – KY3’s Tyler Wayne and Springfield’s Lost and Found Grief Center Mark Miller explain how the organization assists those grieving the loss of a loved one. To learn more about Lost and Found Grief Center by clicking here. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include … Read More

Volunteer Ozarks: CASA of Southwest Missouri connects volunteers with foster children across the Ozarks

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By Tyler Wayne Published: Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM CST|Updated: 59 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – CASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care across the Ozarks. The organizations provide court advocacy for children in the foster care system. CASA of Southwest Missouri serves Greene, Christian, and Taney counties. Volunteers serve … Read More