GET INVOLVED

Published Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Armory After-School recreation program needs volunteers to assist with homework, crafts and recreational activities from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Armory, 701 E. Ash Street.

Bienestar Familiar needs child care volunteers from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Health Department March 16 and April 13. Background check is required. For more information, contact 874-7499.

The Boone County Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist with yard work. Call Susan at 443-1111.

Columbia Housing Authority has numerous volunteer positions available. Individuals and/or groups are needed. Contact Ron at 573-443-2556, ext. 1112 or rschmidt@columbiaha.com

CARP Classes will be held on March 2, 9 and 16. If you want to get involved, call 874-7499.

Central Missouri Humane Society needs volunteers to walk dogs or help in the office or cat room. Call Heather at 443-3893.

The Intersection needs volunteers to commit one hour a week to work with youths, tutor or teach classes. Call Dana at 817-0089.

MarineParents.com needs volunteers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays to sort packages for Marines. Contact Nikki at 449-2003 or nikki@marineparents.com.

MU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital needs volunteers in its reception area to greet and assist clients and their pets. Shifts are 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Flo at 882-7821.

Preferred Hospice needs volunteers in roles from clerical work to companionship. Contact Terra at (866) 852-3310 or twelch.col@preferredhospice.com.

Rainbow House emergency shelter needs help with child care, office work, outreach, special projects and maintenance. Contact Lori at 474-6600 or Lstoll@rainbowhousecolumbia.org.

Ronald McDonald House needs volunteers to host snack drives, provide meals, clean guest rooms and help in its guest rooms, family rooms and common areas. Contact Jennifer at 443-7666 or jennifermiller@socket.net.

SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business, a not-for-profit association dedicated to small businesses, is recruiting members. Call the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at 874-1132.

SHARE needs volunteers to pack and carry food boxes. Call 449-1771.

Special Olympics/Adapted Aquatics needs volunteers with swimming abilities and who are positive and encouraging. Program starts Sunday, Jan. 25, and runs through May 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hickman pool. Call 874-7499 or contact volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

Special Olympics/Adapted Bocce will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. March 5 to May 21 at West Boulevard Elementary School. Volunteers are asked to commit to the season. Contact 874-7499 or email volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

Special Olympics/Adapted Track and Field needs volunteers on Saturdays from March 5 trough May 23 at West Junior High. Volunteers are asked to commit for the season. To receive an application, visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com.

Stand By Me: Sharing the Journey seeks mentors for third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at West Boulevard Elementary School for one hour a week during the extended school day, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact Zona at 214-3670, ext. 79014, or zburk@columbia.k12.mo.us.

The PET Project needs volunteers to make parts and assemble hand-cranked wheelchairs. Flexible schedules and various jobs available. For more information, contact Mel West or Roger Hofmeister at 886-7877.

TreeKeepers 2009 needs volunteers to participate in this program by attending training Jan. 22, 24 and 27 on tree management. Volunteers are asked to share 36 hours on tree projects on Saturday mornings. Contact Debra at 874-7499 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

The Wardrobe needs volunteers to sort and hang clothing. Call 442-3260.

YouZeum needs volunteers for a variety of positions. Contact Tia at 886-2006 or visit www.youzeum.org.

If your organization, agency, school or club would like to be listed in this weekly column, fax your information to the Voluntary Action Center at 874-9172.