City of Columbia - Volunteer Programs

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P.O. Box 6015701 E. BroadwayColumbia, MO 65205 United States

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Aide

Flexible Schedule | Columbia, MO 65201

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHW) is the first and third Saturday of the month April through November. Volunteer shifts are available from 8am-10am, 10am-12pm and 10am-1pm for paint consolidation and traffic and direction. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals concerned about the environment and sustainability. Hazardous materials should never go in our landfill! You can help to ensure the materials are repurposed, recycled or safely disposed of. There is an amazing group of volunteers that contribute to the success of the collection. To join our team, contact us at volunteer@CoMo.gov or call (573) 874-6271.

Date Posted: 2024-08-15
Keep our Parks and Trails safe on the Park Patrol

Flexible Schedule | Columbia, MO 65205

Park Patrol volunteers serve as ambassadors for Columbia's parks and trails. Volunteers patrol Columbia's trails and parks, looking for suspicious activity to report to the Columbia Police Department or maintenance issues to share with Columbia Parks & Recreation. Volunteers also work with our Park Ranger to assist with special events or at high-use times in our parks. Volunteers attend a one-hour training session and are issued a badge and a t-shirt or vest to identify them as Park Patrollers.

Date Posted: 2024-10-16
Have fun as an Event or Festival Volunteer!

Flexible Schedule | Columbia, MO 65205

Assist with one of Columbia's special events, including our Annual Train Show, Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza, Kite Flying Day, International Festival and the many other special events we have! Volunteers are usually asked to help for 2-3 hours and may assist with children's activities, conducting surveys, set up or tear down. Learn more at www.CoMo.gov/Volunteer.

Date Posted: 2024-10-16
Beautify our city - Volunteer to Adopt-A-Spot

Flexible Schedule | Columbia, MO 65205

The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers interested in planting and maintaining landscaped beds throughout our community. Beds are located in road medians and at street intersections. Volunteers are asked to make a four year commitment to caring for a bed. Maintenance includes weeding, watering, mulching and planting annual flowers and bulbs. Visit our website at www.CoMo.gov/Volunteer to learn more!

Date Posted: 2024-10-16
Compost Workshop Instructor!

Flexible Schedule | Columbia, MO 65201

Volunteers make a positive impact on waste reduction teaching and promoting residential composting. If you have experience and knowledge in home composting and would be interested in joining our team of Compost Workshop Instructors give us a call. The City of Columbia Volunteer Programs conducts multiple workshops throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity for those with composting experience to make a valuable contribution to their community. Instructors are supported with prepared presentations and props or have the freedom to develop their own. Contact Volunteer Programs at Volunteer@como.gov or call (573) 874-6271 to join our team.

Date Posted: 2024-10-16

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Volunteer Programs provide valuable opportunities to build community while volunteering in city government.

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Our office recruits, places, tracks, and recognizes volunteers throughout our local government.

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