GET INVOLVED

Published Tuesday, July 31, 2007

● Voluntary Action Center and the University Y will hold a Celebration of Service Volunteer Fair on Aug. 29. To participate, call VAC at 449-6959. Cost is $20; deadline is Aug. 17.

● The Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault needs volunteers to help empower adults and children. Call Cherice at 875-1369.

● Rainbow House Emergency Shelter needs volunteers to help with daily activities and child care. Contact Lori at 474-6600.

● Columbia Regional Hospital needs volunteers for its Volunteer Services Team. For an application, contact Kay at 875-9218.

● Boone County Council on Aging needs volunteers to help seniors with yard work. Call Sonya at 443-1111.

● Boone Hospital Home Care and Hospice needs volunteers to provide support to patients and their caregivers. Call Mary at 875-0555.

● NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition needs volunteers Aug. 11. Call 874-7499.

● The Wardrobe needs volunteers to sort items and hang clothing. Call Cindy at 817-9560.

● Mid Missouri Furniture Bank needs volunteers with trucks to pick up and deliver furniture on Saturdays. Call 808-2757 or 356-5853.

● Ronald McDonald House needs volunteers to help in its family room. Call Jennifer at 443-7666.

● KOPN needs volunteers to operate the air board on weekdays and to DJ from 3 to 5:30 a.m. Call Jules at 874-1139.

● City of Columbia Public Works needs volunteers to work on Saturdays at the household hazardous waste facility. Call Rachel at 874-6271.

● Stitches from the Heart needs volunteers to make blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need or to donate yarn. Call (866) 472-6903.

● Special Olympics needs volunteers to help with softball, tennis and golf through Aug. 16. Call Jody at 874-7312.

● American Red Cross needs instructors to teach CPR, first aid, baby-sitting and disaster preparedness. Minimum time commitment required. Call Julie at 445-9411.

● Preferred Hospice of Central Missouri needs volunteers to provide support for patients and families. Call Billie at 499-4540.

● Columbia Farmers Market at Ash and Clinkscales needs volunteers from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Call Victoria at 447-0220.

● Central Missouri Humane Society needs volunteers on Saturdays for "Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound." Call 443-3893.

● Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival needs volunteers. E-mail volunteer@rootsnbluesnbbq.com.

● Heritage Festival at Nifong Park needs volunteers Sept. 15 and 16. Call 874-7499.

● Columbia/Boone County Health Department needs volunteers to help with Comenzando Bien, a Spanish health promotion class. E-mail volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

● Express Scripts MS Bike Ride at Midway Expo Center needs volunteers Sept. 8 and 9. Call Emily at (314) 446-4182.

● Stream Extravaganza needs volunteers on Thursdays in September during the Twilight Festival. E-mail volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

● Columbia Festival of the Arts needs volunteers the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30. E-mail volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

● Central Missouri Community Action needs volunteers for the Columbia Half-Marathon Challenge October 7. Visit www.columbiahalf marathonchallenge.com.

Fax your information to the Voluntary Action Center at 874-9172. Information must be received Tuesday for publication the following Tuesday.