Service Programs Mizzou

10/27/2022

Come celebrate in the fall spirit before winter comes! Volunteer with Access Arts Sunday, November 6th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm for a beautiful fall day of outdoor volunteering!

Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves, pull weeds, clear the yard of any sticks and help us prepare for the coming winter. Please wear clothes you feel comfortable getting a bit dirty in, and gloves will be provided (or bring your comfy pair if preferred)! It will be a wonderful time to gather together and enjoy the fall weather.

If you are interested, please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeaa2ea3f49-fall or email Maggie Beckett at [email protected] for more information!

09/30/2022

Fall is already upon us Tigers! And what better way to kick off the season that with volunteering?

On Monday, October 10th, Playing for Hope is hosting its first annual charity golf tournament to benefit underprivileged kids. Upwards of 3 volunteers are needed to help with operations and making sure on-course play and fundraising games run smoothly.

Volunteers will need to be there from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (9:30-11 or 11-4) and will likely be paired with one of our board members. Lunch and drinks are provided to all volunteers!

If you are interested, please contact Brian Thomas at [email protected] or (314) 920-3213. For more information about the event and what Playing for Hope does, visit https://www.playing4hope.org/.

09/08/2022

The volunteer fair is this coming Monday! This annual event is the best opportunity this semester to learn about volunteer opportunities both on and off campus! So whether you want to get involved in your community, need volunteer hours for an organization, or are simply looking for a good way to spend your free time, the volunteer fair is the place you need to be!

We hope to see you this coming Monday, September 12th at Lowry Mall from 10:30am-1:30pm!

08/25/2022

Welcome back MU Students! Kick off your school year will an ✨amazing✨ volunteering opportunity!

Kaleidospoke is an annual event with live music, glow in the dark performances, an amazing bubble show, and a free style glow in the dark bike ride around the MKT trail.

Volunteers are needed to help makes smore's for the event, as well as help with the other fun activities. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Kaleidospoke is this Saturday, Aug. 27, from 7 p.m.– 10:30 p.m. starting at Flat Branch Park to Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Email [email protected] for more information and to sign up!

Photo credits to Scott Peterson.

05/02/2022

Are you interested in geology? If so, the upcoming Rock and Gem show with the Central Missouri Rock Club could be the best possible place to volunteer.

The Central Missouri Rock Club is a non-profit organization that wants to connect children and adults to the sciences, specifically geology and rocks. They could use student volunteers to help with our kids mine, hospitality, helping vendors set up, etc.

Helping at this event can also lead to a front row seat to some amazing geology displays including fossils, handmade jewelry, geodes, and other fun rock-related items. If you are even remotely interested in geology, whether it be you like to collect sparkly geodes or you are pursuing a degree in the field, this opportunity is a great way to get involved and give back while also gaining hands-on experience!

The event will take place May 6, 7, and 8th at the Knights of Columbus. Friday's house are noon to 7, Saturday's hours are 9-5, and Sunday's hours are 10-4. If you are interested and/or want more information, contact Mary Wozny for more information at [email protected]. You can also visit the club's page for more information here: https://www.facebook.com/cmrlc/

04/26/2022

Float Your Boat is an innovative and exciting way to support The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri while having a blast with family and friends. Held every spring, Float Your Boat teams are challenged to construct boats using only cardboard and duct tape that they race across Bass Pro Shops Lake on the day of the event. This fun-filled event has become a community favorite and an important fundraiser for The Food Bank.

If you are not interested in participating, volunteers are needed! Volunteers help The Food Bank staff keep Float Your Boat running smoothly for participants and viewers—and they have the opportunity to get in on the fun, too. Volunteer opportunities include: Event assistance, T-Shirt sales, registration table help, volunteer table support, recording race results, starting line assistance, finish line assistance, and life jacket/paddle runners.

Visit this link to sign up and for more information about the event: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.phpconsole_id=0248&console_type=event_list&res_code=5ekmaT&ht=1

04/13/2022

Looking to do some service for the Columbia community, while snagging a delicious, catered meal from Fresh Harvest Grill? Sign up to volunteer for the Missouri Rural Crisis Center Local Food Fair TODAY!


What: Local Food Fair with Missouri Rural Crisis Center

When: Thursday, April 21st from 4-6 pm (3-7 pm for volunteers)

Where: MRCC parking lot at 1906 Monroe St

Who: Community members of all ages are welcome to attend

Why: To connect the community with the local food chain

MRCC is seeking volunteers to help run the booths for this event! This will be a four hour time commitment (3-4 pm setup, 4-6 pm event, 6-7 pm teardown) in which volunteers will be assigned to a booth based on interest and need for the event. A few of the booths that we are recruiting volunteers for are a local food book read aloud, paint your own flower pot, create your own sustainable farm with art supplies, a popcorn machine, and more! Instructions for running the booth will be provided and MRCC staff will be walking around each booth to provide support throughout the duration of the event.

Volunteer perks: The Local Food Fair will have a free meal catered in from Fresh Harvest Grill, free baked goods provided by Free Range, and free transplants and seeds available to take home. All volunteers are encouraged to get some food and plants while at the fair or before you leave!

Please contact [email protected] for more information!

04/12/2022

Spend Easter weekend getting involved in your community!

Saturday, April 16th, the City of Columbia is hosting the annual Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza!

There will be two times you can volunteer, from 12pm to 1:15pm in Douglass Park and from 3pm to 4:15pm in Indian Park.

Volunteers will help with games and activities and spread out the eggs for the hunts! All volunteers are needed to arrive 45-60 minutes before the events for instructions and set up.

If you are looking for a way to get involved without a heavy time commitment, this is for you! Visit Service@Mizzou on Engage or https://www.como.gov/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/ for more information!


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04/08/2022

With this amazing weather we are having, what could be better than getting outside and also helping your community?

This coming Saturday, April 9th from noon to 2pm, the city of Columbia is hosting Kite Flying Day! Volunteer to help kids and families assemble and fly kites! It is sure to be a fun time, with wonderful weather conditions expected!

Visit Engage for more information!

https://tinyurl.com/EngageMizzou

04/06/2022

Harlan stopped by to meet with our Tigers for a Cause student leaders!

Come learn about Tigers for a Cause yourself, by visiting Speaker's Circle today until 1 PM!

04/05/2022

Calling all plant lovers! This coming Saturday, April 9th, from 10am to 1pm, the Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting a plant sale with the Grow Native! initiative.

Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. Buy native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, trees, vines, sedges, and native seed from Grow Native! professional members. Many vendors accept cash, check, or credit cards; some only cash or checks - so make sure to bring some cash to the event!

Vendors who will be present include Ozark Soul Native Plants, Gaylena’s Garden, Missouri Wildflowers Nursery, Prairie Hill Farm, Forrest Keeling Nursery, SunRise Gardens, and the Missouri Native Plant Society Hawthorn Chapter.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own crates or boxes for bringing their purchased plants home. Volunteers will be available to load plants into vehicles for those needing assistance.

Visit Engage for more information: https://missouri.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7957243

04/04/2022

Sign up before it's too late! 💛 Caring for Columbia only comes around once a year!

➤ Individual registration: https://missouri.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/522338

➤ Group registration: https://missouri.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/522341

Today is the LAST DAY to register for our Annual Day of Service! 🎉 Here’s a glimpse of what your day will look like this Saturday as you serve around Columbia. Click the link in our bio to register as an individual or group!