Volunteer Coach

Bryanna Pargo
(417) 763-3646
bryanna.pargo@girlsontherun.org

Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit that empowers girls in 3rd–8th grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun lessons and physical activity. Volunteer coaches lead small teams twice a week for 8 weeks, helping girls build life skills, confidence, and friendships. No running experience needed—just a passion for mentoring and making a difference! Training and materials are provided.

LifeCrew (Mentoring Youth)

Jeff Bryant
(417)-394-5014
jeff@ipourlife.org

When you step into LifeCrew, you’re not just signing up to volunteer, you’re stepping into a movement that believes every young person deserves a community that sees them, supports them, and stays with them. As part of the Social Capital Club, you’ll show up for youth who are often overlooked and underestimated, helping them build confidence, connections, and a clearer path forward. Your presence won’t just make a difference, it might be the turning point in someone’s story. If you believe in the power of showing up, listening well, and walking alongside the next generation, then LifeCrew is where you belong.

Volunteer at the 2025 Cattle Barons Ball – A Night to Fight Cancer

Ashley Krug
Coordinator of Volunteers
(417)-496-3427
ashleythekrug@gmail.com

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us as a volunteer for the 2025 Cattle Barons Ball of Southwest Missouri, a one-of-a-kind Western-themed gala benefitting the American Cancer Society. Since 2009, this unforgettable event has raised nearly $6.5 million to support cancer research, advocacy, and patient care.

We’re seeking individuals and groups to help make this year’s event a success. With a wide variety of volunteer roles available, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re helping with setup, assisting guests, supporting auction activities, or ensuring the evening runs smoothly.

This is your chance to be part of a powerful night filled with gourmet food, live entertainment, auctions, games, and the moving Stars of Hope luminary tribute honoring those affected by cancer.

Volunteer Opportunities

Courtney Counts
Coordinator of Volunteers
(573)-321-1648
Courtney.counts@pchas.org

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services is a non-profit organization that serves children and families in need. Whether you have a little extra free time or are looking for an opportunity to partner with us, we would love to have your help! We have options of becoming an ongoing volunteer, seasonal volunteer, or group volunteering. If you are looking to serve those in need Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services is the place for you!

Support the Hospitals Mission in the Community

Julie Coble
Volunteer@coxhealth.com
(417)-269-4169

Looking to make a real difference in your community? At CoxHealth, volunteers are the heart of our mission—to improve the health of the communities we serve through quality health care, education and research. Whether you’re guiding visitors, comforting patients, supporting our NICU team, or exploring healthcare careers through our Student and Medical Explorer programs, there’s a place for you to volunteer here. We offer diverse roles—from Wayfinding and Emergency Department assistance to sewing, NODA (No One Dies Alone), and Veteran visits. Ages 15 and up welcome.

Support Art Academy Classes

Jami Cockrell
jami@abilitiesfirst.net
(417)-360-3927

We are seeking volunteers to provide in class support for children and adults with disabilities in Art, Music, and Theater classes in the community. These classes are M-F and last typically 1.5 hours. Art Academy is always seeking volunteers to provide some support in these classes. Trained Staff are always present and leading the class. The volunteer provides some class support under the direction of the class instructor. We ask volunteers to complete a back ground registration. Thank you

Lunch Buddy

(417) 889-9136

As a Lunch Buddy you would make a one-year commitment to spend 30 minutes per week visiting your Little at his or her school during their lunch time. You would hang out with them one-on-one in the library, or another designated area, to play cards or just talk about their day.

Various Opportunities

(417) 886-0225

Our Ronald McDonald House volunteers do a little bit of everything including checking in families, baking special desserts, restocking rooms, cleaning, answering the phone, assisting with mailings, running errands and computer entry.

Hands of Hope

(417) 823-8998

Hands of Hope is a community service opportunity that allows volunteer work in Springfield, Mo., where our World Distribution Center is located at 330 S. Patterson Avenue. Most Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, volunteers help sort, pack, count and label items that are distributed throughout the world. If Springfield Public Schools are canceled because of inclement weather, Hands of Hope will follow suit.

Volunteer Victim Advocate

(417) 863-7273

Our volunteer victim advocates are essential, front-line volunteers who provide victims with support, comfort, and resources in the aftermath of a crime. The Victim Center’s crisis hotline is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, thanks to our volunteer victim advocates.