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Volunteer With Us!

We have many different opportunities available that require as little time as a few hours each month. Schedules are flexible and are determined by the volunteer and individual they are serving or program they are volunteering with. We accept both individuals and groups! 

Individual volunteers must complete an application form, register with MO Family Care Safety Registry (MOFCSR) and receive a clear background screen, then attend an orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator. 
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Internships: We have a variety of internships available that can be tailored to fit the interests of the students. 
Friendly Visiting: Volunteers meet regularly with a senior or person with disabilities to help with socialization and alleviate feelings of isolation. Volunteers and clients often speak over the phone or in-person. 
Grocery Shopping and Food Delivery: Volunteers pick up the items at the grocery store or food pantries and deliver to the seniors on a regular basis. 
Yard Clean Up: One-time projects that help keep homes safe, improve accessibility, and make sure homes are adhering to city code. Projects can include lawn mowing, leaf clean up, flower bed clean up, and more. 
Group Projects: Please contact us to find a good fit for your group!
Volunteer Form

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 use additional info to 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.
We also have internship opportunities! Check out our jobspage for active internships. 
February 14, 2025
  • Volunteer at Game Night at SIL Columbia

    February 14, 2025  3:30 pm - 5:00 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

February 18, 2025
  • SIL Virtual Volunteer Info Session

    February 18, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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February 21, 2025
  • Volunteer at Movie Night at SIL Columbia

    February 21, 2025  3:00 pm - 5:00 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

February 28, 2025
  • Arts & Crafts Night at SIL Columbia

    February 28, 2025  3:30 pm - 5:00 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 art class less by instructors from Access Arts. This class is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome!

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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.

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