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Volunteer With Us!

We have many community volunteer opportunities. Whether you have an hour available once a month or a couple hours every week, we could use your help! Some programs are set schedules and some are self-scheduled. For example, Sunshine for Seniors volunteers coordinate Friendly Visiting with a local senior based on a schedule that works for both individuals. 
Sunshine for Seniors Friendly Visiting: Volunteers are linked with a local senior and set up regular visits over the phone or in-person to help increase socialization and alleviate feelings of isolation.
Senior Connect Errand Running: Volunteers pick up groceries from the store or food pantry or health and hygiene supplies from SIL and deliver to local seniors once a month.
Access Services: Volunteers assist with cleaning and preparing donated Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for use by local individuals. 
SIL Socials: Volunteers join SIL consumers and staff for monthly social, peer support gatherings to play games, watch movies, and create arts & crafts projects. 
Annual Events: Volunteer at SIL's annual Active & Aging Health Resources Fair in the Fall, Wheelchair Wash in the Spring and other pop-up day-of-service opportunities!
Group Projects: Please contact us to find a good fit for your group! Past group projects are scheduled as "Day of Service" events that address one-time needs that help keep homes safe, improve accessibility, and help residents keep their properties in compliance with city code like Spring and Fall yard clean up and/or gardening days! 
Internships: We have a variety of internships available in Access Services, Education & Transition, Senior Connect, and Transportation departments that can be tailored to fit the interests of the intern. College and university students can enroll with their institution to receive academic credit.
We offer internship opportunities! Check out our jobspage for internship descriptions. 

Request more information from the Volunteer Coordinator: 

Volunteer Form

Start the Paperwork Process:

To ensure the safety of the individuals we serve, staff and volunteers, SIL requires some paperwork to get started: 
    1. Complete the volunteer application form online
    2. Complete a MO Family Care Safety Registry form
1. SIL Volunteer Application2. Print Your MO FCSR Form
Next, meet with the Volunteer Coordinator to submit your MO FCSR form and tour of the SIL Offices. Once you receive notification of a clear background screening, you can start volunteering! 

Active & Aging Volunteers

Friday, September 13th, 8am - 2pm
Active & Aging Health & Resource Fair is our annual event and fundraiser. We are looking for 5-10 volunteers to help us out with the event by setting up tables, helping vendors find where they're supposed to go, checking in guests, and any other thing that someone might need help with. We would primarily need help from 8am - 10am and 1pm - 2pm for setup and clean up. 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in a specific volunteer opportunity, please fill out the form above and tell us how you'd like to participate. We need you!
Individual volunteers must complete an application, have a clear background screen, and attend an orientation.
April 10, 2025

  • Lunch & Learn (Cooks in the Kitchen)

    April 10, 2025  11:45 am - 2:15 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

    One of our most requested events is back! SIL is hosting a "Cooks in the Kitchen" lunch & learn at 12pm on Thursday, April 10. Join us to learn how to make a meal! We'll learn, cook, and eat together. 
    Volunteers, please email ncrespi@silcolumbia.org if you're interested in volunteering at this event. If your schedule allows, plan to arrive at SIL (1905 W Ash St.) by 11:45am to help set up and stay until about 2:15pm to clean up. You can also volunteer for
    a portion of the event - just let us know when to expect you. Thank you!

    See more details

  • Sunshine for Seniors: Greeting Cards

    April 10, 2025  3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

    Calling all volunteers! Join our Senior Connect interns at SIL's offices for a "Sunshine for Seniors" volunteer event where we'll create and send greeting cards for our enrolled, local Seniors. This month we'll working on birthday cards!

    See more details

April 11, 2025

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Game Night [SET UP]

    April 11, 2025  2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

  • Volunteer at Game Night at SIL Columbia

    April 11, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W. Ash Street, Columbia, Mo 65203

    We always look forward to volunteer support from to help facilitate these creative activities with community members.
    *All volunteers must attend a 30 minute SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session offered twice monthly  over Zoom and complete the SIL Volunteer Application Form.*
    To get started, contact SIL Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Crespi, at ncrespi@silcolumbia.org.

    A monthly opportunity is to support SIL community programming, like our Game Night: Every 2nd Friday, join us for board games, card games, video games, and more. Everyone is welcome!

    See more details

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Game Night [CLEAN UP]

    April 11, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

April 15, 2025

  • SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session

    April 15, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86347847944?pwd=PGdkFaX6ZInQeZC9jumRIcO9jfKy4a.1

    Services for Independent Living is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86347847944?pwd=PGdkFaX6ZInQeZC9jumRIcO9jfKy4a.1

    Meeting ID: 863 4784 7944
    Passcode: volunteer

    See more details

April 18, 2025

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Movie Matinee [SET UP]

    April 18, 2025  2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

  • Volunteer at Movie Night at SIL Columbia

    April 18, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W. Ash Street, Columbia, Mo 65203

    We always look forward to volunteer support from to help facilitate these creative activities with community members.
    *All volunteers must attend a 30 minute SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session offered twice monthly  over Zoom and complete the SIL Volunteer Application Form.*
    To get started, contact SIL Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Crespi, at ncrespi@silcolumbia.org.

    A monthly opportunity is to support SIL community programming, like our Movie Night: Every 3rd Friday, join us for a movie in the conference room. Everyone is welcome!

    See more details

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Movie Matinee [CLEAN UP]

    April 18, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

April 25, 2025

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Arts & Crafts [SET UP]

    April 25, 2025  2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm. 
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building. 
    Thank you!

    See more details

  • Arts & Crafts Night at SIL Columbia

    April 25, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W. Ash Street, Columbia, Mo 65203

    We always look forward to volunteer support from to help facilitate these creative activities with community members.
    *All volunteers must attend a 30 minute SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session offered twice monthly  over Zoom and complete the SIL Volunteer Application Form.*
    To get started, contact SIL Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Crespi, at ncrespi@silcolumbia.org.

    A monthly opportunity is to support SIL community programming, like our Arts & Craft Night: Every 4th Friday join us for an creative art session. This event is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome!

    See more details

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Arts & Crafts [CLEAN UP]

    April 25, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm. 
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building. 
    Thank you!

    See more details

May 1, 2025

  • Sunshine for Seniors: Greeting Cards (Mother's Day)

    May 1, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, USA

    Calling all volunteers! Join our Senior Connect interns at SIL's offices for a "Sunshine for Seniors" volunteer event where we'll create and send greeting cards for our enrolled, local Seniors.

    See more details

May 9, 2025

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Game Night [SET UP]

    May 9, 2025  2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

  • Volunteer at Game Night at SIL Columbia

    May 9, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Services for Independent Living, 1905 W. Ash Street, Columbia, Mo 65203

    We always look forward to volunteer support from to help facilitate these creative activities with community members.
    *All volunteers must attend a 30 minute SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session offered twice monthly  over Zoom and complete the SIL Volunteer Application Form.*
    To get started, contact SIL Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Crespi, at ncrespi@silcolumbia.org.

    A monthly opportunity is to support SIL community programming, like our Game Night: Every 2nd Friday, join us for board games, card games, video games, and more. Everyone is welcome!

    See more details

  • Volunteering for SIL Socials: Game Night [CLEAN UP]

    May 9, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Note: SIL Socials are officially scheduled 2:30-4:30pm. Set up for the activities happens 2-2:30pm and clean up happens 4:30-5pm.
    You decide when you can arrive and how long you can stay. We appreciate your help whether it's for the entire event or just a portion. Please RSVP to these events so our in-office SIL staff can be prepared to welcome you when you arrive at the building.
    Thank you!

    See more details

Adopt a Grandparent Volunteers

Ongoing
Our "Adopt a Grandparent" program is one of the biggest that always needs people willing to volunteer with seniors in our community. No matter your age, there are ways you can help. Friendly visiting is about reducing social isolation and could look like taking your person to the park or to lunch, calling them on the phone to check in on them, or simply hanging out and talking to them.

Our Partner Agencies

1905 W Ash St, 
Columbia, MO 65203
info@silcolumbia.org
(573) 874-1646
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