Volunteer
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Volunteer with us to make a difference and help build the community we all want to live in. Giving the gift of time, you can help support our vital mission to build resilient children, healthy families and strong neighborhoods & communities. By volunteering with Community Partnership of the Ozarks, you're not just donating hours; you're investing in the very fabric of our community, helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.
We offer a flexible range of volunteer opportunities including single day/event opportunities, recurring scheduled volunteer options and more. We are uniquely positioned to help you find a volunteer opportunity that aligns with your schedule and your passions!
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Group Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a group of people who want to volunteer their time? Connect with us to explore group opportunities such as supporting neighborhood clean ups, coordinating a donation drive, volunteering at events or working on specific projects. Email us at info@cpozarks.org and let us know how many people you expect and if you have a specific date or availability.
Volunteer Positions
To learn more about our current volunteer positions, click the learn more button below associated with the positions you are interested in. Looking for something that you don't see? Email us at info@cpozarks.org and let us know.
Prevention and Youth Support Volunteer
Volunteers may assist with assembling home safety kits, data entry projects, and participating in coalition- and community-led events. Opportunities are available across our 21-county service area.
Groundskeeping and Facilities Maintenance Volunteer
The groundskeeping and facilities maintenance volunteer supports the maintenance of the CPO Main office and the green spaces at 330 N. Jefferson Ave. This volunteer position will be responsible for cleaning, sanitation and beautification of the facility as needed.
Receptionist Volunteer – CPO Main Office
This volunteer position will be responsible for greeting guests, providing information and navigating guests to the correct staff as well as answering and routing phone calls to appropriate staff.
VITA – Financial Guide Volunteer
Financial Guides provide professional greeting services to prepare them to meet with the Tax Preparers at VITA Clinics. Year-round tax preparation is offered with most clinics occurring between February 1st, and April 15th.
VITA – Tax Preparation Volunteer
Tax Preparers provide professional tax preparation services to VITA Tax Clients at no charge. Year-round tax preparation is offered with most clinics occurring between February 1st, and April 15th.
VITA Volunteer – Site Coordinator Volunteer
Site Coordinators primarily work at our tax clinics from February 1st – April 15th assisting taxpayers by completing quality reviews for tax preparation, solving advanced tax issues, and working with the IRS to establish and maintain compliance with IRS standards.
Neighborhood Clean-Up Volunteer
This volunteer position provides support to neighborhood clean-ups where residents can dispose of items they typically cannot, such as bulky household items, yard waste, and electronics, at no cost to them. Support beautification efforts across registered neighborhoods and help bring a sense of pride to the community.
Crisis Cold Weather Shelter Volunteer
Volunteers are critically needed for a variety of roles with Crisis Cold Weather Shelter sites: staying at shelters overnight, helping to prepare and serve meals, delivering supplies, and transporting pets.