If you love story telling through photography or video, we have amazing life changing stories for you to capture. We have emotional, real life, stories of transformation that we are excited to share with our community. If you are an experienced photographer or videographer, you could provide essential services to our communications team. Come and use your skills to make Read more...

Volunteers are needed to help in our Elevate Work program. The success of Elevate Work depends on the caring, guidance and encouragement our mentors/volunteers provide to each individual student. Developing the area’s workforce and maximizing each person’s potential improves our community and provides the only real and lasting path out of poverty. Read more...

Volunteers work together with staff to help sort, clean and display donated items, while creating a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers. Contact us to schedule a minimum of two hours per shift and volunteers must be over 18 years old, or with a parent or guardian to volunteer. This is a great opportunity for groups of 5-10 people. Read more...

Volunteers are needed to help set up for Thursday morning meal making. This opportunity requires volunteers to be 18 years or older and able to lift at least 25lbs. Volunteers will set up tables, chairs and meal making supplies to prepare for the next day. Read more...

Volunteers are needed to deliver sack meals to those living in the weekly stay motel rooms. Meal delivery volunteers are an important outreach of our organization. Not only do they meet the physical needs of our neighbors, they also help folks get connected to local resources and next steps. This opportunity is for all ages, we just ask that volunteers Read more...

Volunteers are needed to assemble sack meals that are designed to create connection points for those living in the weekly and extended stay motels. Volunteers will make sandwiches, assemble bags, fold resource sheets and color bags. This opportunity is for all ages with a place for anyone who has a desire to serve. This is a great opportunity for groups Read more...

The On Course For A Cause Golf Tournament directly benefits families in the Springfield community by providing funding to the Y’s School Age Services department’s Financial Assistance Program which lowers childcare fees for those in need. We are seeking dedicated individuals who are willing to solicit sponsorships, teams, and donated auction items. These positions would within a special committee on Read more...

1. Prepare light meal to hand out to residents 2. Sort clothing, toys, and household items 3. Help assemble furniture and move small furnishings into rooms Read more...

Help our shelter manager post information about our organization, our adoptable cats, and interesting or funny cat-related posts. We have Facebook and Instagram accounts, a website, and a Google business page. We would love to add a TikTok account! Read more...

We always have new things happening at Camp and could use your help! Whether its digging a trench or building bunk beds, we could use your help! Camp Arrowhead is Missouri’s longest running Boy Scout Camp! We have a variety of activities to keep Scouts busy. These include Shooting Sports, Fishing, Lakefront activities, COPE and Climbing, ATVs and much more! Read more...