ARTS & MUSEUMS

AIR and MILITARY MUSEUM of the OZARKS
2305 East Kearney — 864-7997
Volunteer opportunities:  Help as a museum guide, light office duties, work with children in our museum school and housekeeping duties.  Training is available.  You will love it!

GRAY/CAMPBELL FARMSTEAD
Phone: 881-3066
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed as tour guides and to help answer questions about the farmstead, an 1850s reconstructed farm with historic buildings and furnishings. It is preferred that volunteers sign up for a regular schedule for Sundays available in April and October and Saturdays and Sundays in May through September.

HISTORY MUSEUM for SPRINGFIELD — GREENE COUNTY
City Hall 3rd floor, 830 Boonville Ave. — Phone: 864-1976
Volunteer opportunities: You can help with special events or as a tour guide. People of all ages are welcome and training is provided. Help collect, preserve and exhibit as well as educate history at the History Museum of Springfield/Greene County. Volunteer today.

SPRINGFIELD ART MUSEUM
1111 E. Brookside Dr. — Phone: 837-5700
Volunteer opportunities: You can be a museum tour guide if you have an interest in working with the public and the arts. Help set up tours for various groups. Training is available through the museum. "Dare To Care" about the arts, call today.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
The Creamer Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway — 862-ARTS (2787)
Young and old have fun volunteering for the annual Artsfest on the first weekend in May, and for a host of other Arts activities/events. If you can donate art supplies/equipment for the Council’s many workshops and school programs, ten gold stars! To receive SRAC’s bi-monthly newsletter and annual Arts Calendar, email info@SpringfieldArts.org.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL OPERA
411 N. Sherman — Phone: 863-1960
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets for the opera or work in the concession stand. You are also needed for scenery construction, costume design, or as a makeup artist. If you can do light office work, you're also needed. Volunteer today.

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY
1536 S. Division St. — Phone: 864-6683
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed for daily business tasks such as typing, filing, and envelope stuffing. Everyone is welcome. Call today.

SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE
Landers Theatre — 311 E. Walnut St. — Phone: 417.869.3869 x15
Springfield Little Theatre is interested in inspiring and encouraging growth in our community and we depend on our volunteers to assist in this noble task! Volunteer opportunities include: Set Construction, Crew, Lights, Sound, Props, Hair/Makeup, Fly, Dresser, Costumes, Costume Construction, Ushering, Office Work, Poster Distribution, and Special projects and events. We can’t wait to see you at SLT!

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

BOYS and GIRLS CLUBS of SPRINGFIELD
1410 N. Fremont, 65802 — Phone: 862-9249
Volunteer opportunities:  working with kids ages 6-18, we need volunteers to help in the gyms, with homework help, in the art room, with the music program, with the computer room, games rooms, field trips etc.

Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people - especially those from disadvantaged circumstances - to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. We offer afterschool programs at 3 locations, and are open until 9pm.

BOYS and GIRLS TOWN of MISSOURI
1212 W. Lombard, 65806 — Phone: 865-1646
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri improves the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services.

Volunteer opportunities: individual and small group tutors to help with school work and further educational goals, Cottage Resource Volunteers work in residential cottages playing board games, reading books etc., Recreation Volunteers participate in planned activities such as wall climbing, arts and crafts, etc.

COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
777. E. Battlefield Road, Suite 101 Phone: 889-6063
Volunteer opportunities: You are needed to work on collaborative groups that address community issues. If you want to make a difference in the Ozarks, get involved today.

DIVERSITY NETWORK of the OZARKS
2332 E. Cardinal St. Phone: 882-3738
Volunteer opportunities: If you want to get involved in bias issues in school, call today. You can also help parents to track religious activities and multicultural issues in the schools. Volunteers are also needed for the book program.

GIRL SCOUTS of the MISSOURI HEARTLAND COUNCIL, INC.
210 S. Ingram Mill Rd. Phone: 862-0004
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities including Girl Scout leaders, team members, office help, program assistance, public relations assistance and much more. Whether you have an hour, a day, a month or a year…there’s a place for you in Girl Scouting.

GREENE COUNTY COMMISSION
940 Boonville Ave. Phone: 868-4112
Volunteer opportunities: Juvenile crime is on the rise in Greene County. One of the problems is an apparent lack of activities available for young people's free time, especially kids under 16. Get involved with Greene County Commission, whose hope is to develop a family center to offer an appropriate place for young people to spend time. "Dare to Care" and call to find out how you can help.

GRUPO LATINO AMERICANO
305. E. Walnut St., Suite 223 Phone: 865-0608
Volunteer opportunities: This organization needs English-speaking translators to help people who don't speak English at doctors visits, in schools or in court. Volunteers will also be used for transportation, mailings, fund raising, dances, language classes and other various activities.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of SPRINGFIELD INC.
2410 S. Scenic Ave. Phone: 829-4001
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers with office or construction skills are needed. Habitat also needs computer equipment to be donated. If you like to get out and get your hands dirty and help provide housing to people who need it, then this is for you. Call today.

JUNIOR LEAGUE of SPRINGFIELD
2574 E. Bennett St. Phone: 887-9422
Volunteer opportunities: The Junior League needs committed volunteers who are willing to share their time and talents with various organizations and to serve all year long through various projects. "Dare to Care" with the Junior League of Springfield.

LOVED ONES and DRIVERS SUPPORTS (LOADS)
Route 1, Box 128, Aurora 65605 Phone: 258-2469
Volunteer opportunities: This organization is designed to help with the support of truckers and their families. Volunteers are needed for fund raising and for special events.

LOST & FOUND
1006 N. Cedarbrook, Springfield, MO 65802 Phone: 865-9998, email
Lost & Found provides safe, loving support for children ages 3-18 and their families when they lose an immediate family member. While grieving a death, they can share their experience to help them heal. At Lost & Found we depend on a broad base of volunteers to continue free services to the deserving families who participate in support groups.

NAACP
P.O. Box 8983, Springfield, MO 65801
Volunteer opportunities: There are various volunteer opportunities available. Please write us for details.

OZARKS HARVESTING HOPE
Phone: 862-9284
Volunteers are needed to grow produce to be donated to area food banks and pantries. OHH is a part of the national Plant-a-Row-for-the-Hungry campaign which asks gardeners to plant extra fruits and vegetables for donation. In the Springfield area, donations are accepted at Ozarks Food Harvest.

OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION (OACAC)
215 S. Barnes Ave. Phone: 862-4314
Volunteer opportunities: The Parent Support Service Program needs volunteers to provide support and education to families at risk of child abuse or neglect. The Foster Grandparent Program needs senior volunteers to support kids with special needs. The Community Action Corp. also needs you for the Head Start programs. Training is provided. Make a difference in you community.

SERTOMA CLUBS of SPRINGFIELD
318 S. Campbell Ave. Phone: 863-1231
Volunteer opportunities: The Sertoma clubs are looking for men and women who can have fun while working in the service to mankind. That's their motto. Members work as volunteers in various fund-raising efforts, like the annual chili cook-off and at weekly bingo games. The Sertoma Clubs work hard for the Boys and Girls Clubs and aid to the speech- and hearing-impaired is a national goal. If having fun and helping mankind at the same time sounds good to you, please join us.

SERVICE CORP. of RETIRED EXECUTIVES (SCORE)
620 S. Campbell Ave. Suite 110 Phone: 864-7670
Volunteer opportunities: This organization is looking for former business owners or executives to help other people start new businesses or handle current business problems. SCORE is particularly interested in recruiting women and minorities qualified to council small businesses and assist in business startups. Make a difference in the business community. Volunteer today.

SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER of COMMERCE
320 N. Jefferson Ave. Phone: 862-5567
Volunteer opportunities: The Chamber of Commerce needs citizens like you to get involved in your neighborhoods, schools and city government to serve as an advocate for businesses in partnership with community. An informed and involved community is a good community. Join the Chamber today.

SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
618 N. Benton Ave. Phone: 866-4359
Volunteer opportunities: Day-care volunteers, tutors for elementary and middle school kids. The Community Center also needs volunteers for the computer learning center. Donations of items like kitchenware, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, televisions, etc. Get involved at the Springfield Community Center.

UNITED WAY of the OZARKS
320 North Jefferson | Springfield, MO 65806 — Phone: 417.863.7700 | Fax: 417.863.9102
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed for agency relations and for allocations processes that take place in the spring, as well as volunteers and company sponsors for a "Day of Caring" in the fall. You can help so many people in so many different ways by getting involved with the United Way today.

GREENE COUNTY CHRISTIAN COALITION
707 E. Sunshine St., Box 227 Phone: 882-8811
Volunteer opportunities: If you would like to get involved as a Block Captain or a Church Liaison, call the Coalition today. They also needs folks to help out with the telephone and computer networks.

SPRINGFIELD FAMILY YMCA ASSOCIATION
Mission: To promote Judeo-Christian values through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Addresses & Phones:  

• Corporate Office: 417 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806
  417-862-7456, Fax: 417-866-9527
• Jones southside branch:  1901 E. Republic Rd.,  Springfield, MO 65804
  417-881-1599, fax:  417-881-3595   
• Ward downtown branch: 417  S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806  
  417-862-7456, fax:  417-862-4004   
• Bolivar Area YMCA branch:   1805-G W. Broadway,  Bolivar, MO 65613
  417-326-3100,  fax: 417-326-3106    
• Camp Wakonda branch:  22237  Lawrence Dr. 2080, Ash Grove,   MO 65604
  417-491-4206, fax:  417-491-4208   
• Childcare branch: 417 S.  Jefferson, Springfield,  MO 65806
  417-862-7456, fax:  417-862-4004   
• Monett Area YMCA branch:  205 Euclid St., Monett,  MO 65708
  417-235-8213, fax:  417-235-8731  
• Ozark Mountain Family YMCA  branch: 175 Industrial  Dr., Hollister, MO 65672
  417-337-YMCA (9622), fax:  417-332-1012  

Volunteer Opportunities: Check in with one of the  seven nearby Springfield Family YMCA branches for a volunteer opportunity  that’s just right for you.  When you coach a youth sports team, get  involved in our annual events, teach a dance  class, mow grass, help with office work or lead campfire songs at Camp  Wakonda, you know that you are directly impacting someone else’s  life.

DISABILITIES

ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI-SPRINGFIELD
1531 E. Sunshine St., Suite G-15 Phone: 882-2008
Volunteer opportunities: This organization is looking for persons to help out during special events and informational programs. Persons are needed as volunteer librarians. If you're the parent of a learning-disabled child your involvement would be especially appreciated. "Dare to Care", call today.

CHAMPION ATHLETES of the OZARKS
3433-O S. Campbell Phone: 890-1599, FAX: 890-1613; email
Volunteers help build self-esteem, self-confidence and every life skills for children and adults with disabilites through sports competition and new opportunities. Experience not required. Call for information and an application.

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS
1545 E. Pythian St. Phone: 831-1545
Volunteer opportunities: If you think you would enjoy working with developmentally disabled children then come by and fill out an application. You could help out with something as easy as keeping toys clean for the kids. Make a difference in the Ozarks, call today.

MISSOURI PARENTS ACT (MPACT)
2100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 6 Phone: 882-7434
Volunteer opportunities: MPACT serves parents of children with disabilities. They are looking for volunteers to help out with office work, mainly filing and library maintenance. Get involved in the Ozarks. Call today.

EDUCATION

CAMPUS VOLUNTEER CENTER
SMS, Blair-Shannon Hall, 113 901 S. National Ave. Phone: 836-5382
Volunteer opportunities: This organization is open to all SMS students, faculty and staff. The Campus Volunteer center will place you with various organizations in the community. If you're a student, faculty or staff member at the university and you can't quite decide which "Dare to Care" organization is for you, call the volunteer center today.

DISCOVERY CENTER of SPRINGFIELD
438 St. Louis St. Phone: 862-9910
Volunteer opportunities: If you like working with kids who want to learn, this is for you. The Discovery Center offers hands-on experience for kids in science and technology. They can use you help with building and construction of various exhibits. They need people to help out with office work and to serve on committees. You can help the center with your fund-raising abilities and staff various exhibits and programs. Help kids have fun and learn at the same time. Call the Discovery Center today.

DRURY UNIVERSITY
Student Development Office Phone: 873-7419
Volunteer opportunities: The Student Development Office places Drury students with various volunteer organizations. If you can't quite decide on what "Dare To Care" organization to hook up with, this could be of help to you if you're a Drury student.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
237 S. Florence Ave. Phone: 895-2015
Volunteer opportunities: If working with preschoolers is your kinds of thing then this organization could be what your looking for. Volunteers actually get to work in the classroom with preschool-aged kids and their special needs. Get involved in education. Volunteer today.

FRIENDS of the LIBRARY
P.O. Box 760, Springfield, Mo., 65801 Phone: 869-3325
Volunteer opportunities: If you would enjoy working in a library or on book sales, call to make arrangements to fill out an application.

HAND IN HAND MINISTRIES
P.O. Box 1577, Springfield, MO 65801 • Phone: 865-4673
Volunteer opportunities: Tutoring children, health education assistants, occasional transportation for appointments, and language translators. Hand In Hand Ministries empowers individuals, ethnic and minority families, disadvantaged, and at risk populations to become healthier physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

OZARKS LITERACY COUNCIL
410 South Avenue Phone:  417/886-5499
The Ozarks Literacy Council provides free tutoring to adults in Basic Literacy, Math, and English As A Second Language.  Volunteer oportunities: The Literacy Council offers training for adults wishing to tutor.  The 10-hour training is held several times each year and requires a small charge to cover the cost of materials.  A schedule and additional information may be obtained by calling 417/886-5499

PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Call your local elementary, middle and high schools to volunteer.
Volunteer opportunities: The PTA helps get parents and teachers involved in programs helping our community's children. They conduct clothing banks for needy families. Work for legislative issues regarding children on the local, state, and federal levels. The PTA also works with city and county officials on safety issues. They provide information for better parenting skills and conduct seminars and workshops for families to learn ways to increase their involvement with their children and their education.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM
237 S. Florence Ave. Phone: 895-2015
Volunteer opportunities: This organization helps parents become the best first teachers for their children before they enter school. You can help by preparing handouts and helping during group meetings. This is a unique program, if it sounds good to you, call today.

SPRINGFIELD/GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
397 E. Central St. Phone: 888-1870
Volunteer opportunities: There are seven branches of the library in this district. Volunteers are needed to assist in light clerical work, light computer work, and organizing books and shelving. If you enjoy working on lists or bibliographies, they need that too. Make a difference in the libraries, call today.

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
940 N. Jefferson Ave. Phone: 864-3800
Volunteer opportunities: If you want to get involved with activities of your children and their teachers, call the school system to volunteer in PTA or PTSA meetings, with health training or technology expertise. If you have computers or printers to donate, the Springfield Public School System needs you.

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL MISSOURI DEPARTMENT of CONSERVATION
Phone: 888-4237
Volunteer opportunities: The Missouri Department of Conservation coordinates "Earthworks," a morning dedicated to setting up community environmental projects in and around Springfield. The department seeks individuals, groups, churches and other organizations to sponsor projects like cleanups, tree planting and recycling. If you're an environmentally conscious person, this could be the "Dare to Care" organization for you.

OZARK GREENWAYS
830 Boonville in City Hall, 2nd floor. Phone: 864-2015 or 864-2014
Ozark Greenways is a non-profit citizens membership organization working to preserve and enhance the Ozarks' natural heritage for public use through the creation of greenway trails for walking, running, biking and skating. Many volunteer opportunities are available including monthly trail work days, TrailWatch, TreeKeepers, special events and serving on committees. See their website for maps of the trails and organizational information.

WATERSHED COMMITTEE of the OZARKS
320 N. Main Ave. Phone: 866-1127
The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and improving the water supplies of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region's watersheds. Volunteer opportunities include Jordan Creek cleanup days, trail workdays at Valley Water Mill, stream team activities, and special events. Visit their website at or call for more information.

HEALTH CARE

AIDS PROJECT of the OZARKS
1901 E. Bennett St. Phone: 881-1900
Volunteer opportunities: You are needed at the AIDS Project to help with transportation and various other client needs. The AIDS Project also has a newsletter and volunteers are needed to help with the mailings. If you're interested in getting involved, call or stop by the AIDS Project of the Ozarks today to make arrangements to fill out an application.

ALS ASSOCIATION (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
1721 W. Elfindale, Suite 101 Phone: 886-5003
ALS is a fatal neuromuscular disease that leaves individuals trapped in their weakening bodies while their mind is unaffected. Once diagnosed with ALS, an individual averages only 2-5 years to live. The ALS Association looks for volunteers who are willing to help out in all areas with special events (ex. Walk to D’Feet ALS), join our speakers bureau to raise awareness, build ramps and assist in delivering equipment to ALS patients.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
3050 S. National Ave., Suite 230 Phone: 886-2199
Volunteer opportunities: The Alzheimer's Association needs your help with light office work like answering phones, helping with mailings and compiling information packets. Call today and make a difference in your community.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
1423 N. Jefferson Ave. Phone: 864-5091
Volunteer opportunities: Delegates are needed as advocates for diabetes issues. Delegates help to inform their state and local representatives about issues relating to diabetes. Training is provided. The Diabetes Association also needs help during various special events and will use volunteers for light office duties. Make a difference in someone's life and volunteer today!

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
621 E. Elm St. Phone: 866-0891
Volunteer opportunities: If you can do light office work and want to make a difference then the American Cancer Society needs you. Volunteers for the Road to Recovery program can help transport cancer patients to doctors. If you are a surviving breast cancer patient, you're needed for the Reach to Recovery Program for breast cancer patients. (Volunteers for this program must be breast cancer survivors with at least one year post-op.) Dare to make a difference in someone's life. Call the American Cancer Society today.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
1675 E. Seminole St., Suite N Phone: 881-1121
Volunteer opportunities: The Heart Association needs people to serve on boards and to work at special events and health care fairs. If you can do light clerical work like answering phones, stuffing envelopes or compiling packets of information then your helping hands are needed. Make your community a better place by having a direct impact in people's lives. Volunteer with the Heart Association today.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2053-D S. Waverly Ave. Phone: 883-7177
Volunteer opportunities: The Lung Association needs you for light clerical duties and office work. You can also help with special events and there is a speakers bureau that could use your experience. Call the Lung Association and "Dare to Care."

AMERICAN RED CROSS, GREATER OZARKS CHAPTER
1211 S. Glenstone Ave. Phone: 866-7300
Volunteer opportunities: The Red Cross needs you to help with various ongoing projects like safety classes, water safety classes and blood pressure screenings. They also need volunteers to serve as drivers to help pick up and deliver blood from bloodmobile locations. You can help with clerical duties like typing out blood donor cards and some data entry work. People who can help donors in the canteen after they give blood are needed as well. Call the American Red Cross today and "Dare to Care."

BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION of the OZARKS (BCFO)
330 N. Jefferson Ave Phone: 862-3838 Fax: 862-3830
Volunteer opportunities: The BCFO has several event related volunteer opportunities throughout the year for events such as, Time to Share, Think Pink Luncheon, Cycle for Life, and Hooked on Dance. These events are fun and help to benefit those living in Southwest Missouri. If you are interested in volunteering please call the office or visit our website.

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER of the OZARKS
1730 E. Portland St. - Phone: 227-5313
Volunteer opportunities: The Community Blood Center is vital in serving the Ozarks. The center can use your help with bloodmobiles duties when they're out and about. The center also needs you if you can do light clerical work or run errands. Call the Community Blood Center today and make a difference in the Ozarks.

COX MEDICAL CENTERS AUXILIARY
3801 S. National Ave. Phone: 269-4168
Volunteer opportunities: You can make a difference at Cox North and Cox South medical centers by volunteering to work at the information desks. The coffee shops also need help. If you can transport patients, you can help here too. Call the Auxiliary to make arrangements to fill out an application today!

DOULA FOUNDATION OF MID-AMERICA
2130 N. Glenstone - Phone: 832-9222 Fax: 862-3276
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed for administrative, fundraising and board support. Give us a call today to help promote healthy babies and families in the Ozarks!

EASTER SEAL SOCIETY, SOUTHWEST REGION
2200 E. Sunshine St. - Phone: 882-6500
Volunteer opportunities: The Easter Seals needs you to help with children's activities for the Camp Friday programs on the third Friday of each month. Help with light clerical work is also needed. One person can make a difference, and that person is you. Call today!

HOSPICE of SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804 — (417) 882-0453; Fax: (417) 882-1245
Volunteer opportunities: This is an opportunity to make a difference on a one to one basis You can make a big difference in the life of a terminally ill patient and also in the lives of their caregivers. For more information, call the Hospice today. "Dare to Care"

THE KITCHEN MEDICAL CLINIC
1630 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802 — (417) 837-1500;
email: volunteers@thekitcheninc.org
Volunteer opportunities: Health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, and dentists, are needed in this free medical and dental clinic for the underprivileged. Your donation of time and service will assure progressive health care and serve as an agent of change within the Springfield community.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807 - Phone: 1-800-938-9474, (417) 873-9474; Fax: (417) 873-9471; email: info@missouri.wish.org
Volunteer opportunities: The Make a Wish Foundation grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Here's your chance to make a real difference in someone's life. The Foundation always needs help with special events and they need "Wish Granters" to visit with seriously ill children. If you can help, call today!

MARCH of DIMES
2200 E. Sunshine, Suite 122, Springfield, MO 65804 Phone: 889-9397
Volunteer opportunities: The March of Dimes needs you help with the many special events they do each year, like the Walk America, Price Cutter Charity Golf Tournament, Bikers for Babies, and Signture Chefs. Help the March of Dimes make a difference in our community. Volunteer today!

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, OZARK BRANCH CHAPTER
1675 E. Seminole, Suite 1 Phone: 882-8128
Volunteer opportunities: MS strikes young adults in the prime of their lives. You can help the MS Society with basic clerical needs, with the transportation and more specifically with aquatic classes both in the water and in the dressing rooms. You don't need to know how to swim, just come by and fill out an application today.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
435 S. Union Ave, Suite K Phone: 866-5117
Volunteer opportunities: You can help Jerry's kids by volunteering to be a summer camp counselor for the MDA. If you're at least 18 years old and want to help, stop by and fill out an application today.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE on MENTALLY ILLNESS (NAMI) SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
1701 S. Campbell, Phone: 864-7119
Provides support groups, education programs, advocacy, and referral programs and services including library, videos, fact sheets and more about mental health.

OZARK COUNSELING CENTER
309 N. Jefferson Ave, Suite 110 Phone: 869-9011
Volunteer opportunities: You can help with light office duties, and other jobs to maintain a smooth operation. Please set up an interview today.

OZARKS NATIONAL COUNCIL on ALCOHOLISM and DRUG DEPENDENCE
205 St. Louis St. Suite 407 Phone: 831-4167
Volunteer opportunities: If you're good with computers, you can help with data processing. The council can always use assistance in the office duties and you can help with weekly parenting classes that are designed to prevent child abuse. Work on the referral hotline from home!

REGIONAL HOSPICE
1328 E. Evergreen Phone: 1-800-280-5139, contact Tamara Zarechi or Ron Horner
Volunteer opportunities: companionship, provide respite care so family members can be relieved form the constant demands of caring for a loved one, provide bereavement support, assist chaplain, run errands, listening and caring, clerical work, life history, scrapbooking. Orientation is done around the volunteer's schedule. Criminal background check required.

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
949 E. Primrose St. Phone: 875-3500
Volunteer opportunities: Each week, in-house volunteers work three-hour shifts checking in new families, cleaning, baking, yard work, or other jobs. If you can get a group together of five to seven people, you can help prepare meals for families at the house. Volunteers are especially needed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekend afternoons.

ST. JOHN'S AUXILIARY
1235 E. Cherokee St. Phone: 885-2041
Volunteer opportunities: Call today to find out the different and exciting volunteer work that needs your attention today. St. John's Auxiliary can always use your help.

PETS AND ANIMALS

HUMANE SOCIETY of SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
3161 W. Norton Road Phone: 833-2526
Volunteer opportunities: The Humane Society needs your help walking and exercising dogs, bathing puppies, and working in the kennels. You must be at least 18 years old. If this sounds like the thing for you, call and make an appointment to fill out an application today.

PET THERAPY of the OZARKS
P.O. Box 9462, Springfield, Mo., 65801
Phone: 848-PETS (848-7387) Volunteer opportunities: This organization brings cheer and comfort to children, the elderly, the sick and lonely through visits with loving pets. This nonprofit agency serves nursing homes, hospitals, prisons, and special needs children in the greater Springfield area. If you would like to find out more about how you can share your pet, call PTO now.

ALLIANCE FOR the WELFARE of ANIMALS
P.O. Box 4661, Springfield, Mo., 65808 Phone: 862-0738
Volunteer opportunities: If you are interested in getting involved with AWA, meetings are held at Kickapoo Prairie Library on Republic Road the first Thursday of each month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. You can help at the PETsMART table each second Saturday of the month and with special events like Earthfest, Frisco Days and downtown Christmas parade activities.

DICKERSON PARK ZOO
3043 N. Fort Phone: 833-1570
Volunteer opportunities: The zoo needs you help with various clerical and/or office duties and if you really like animals a lot, there are opportunities for you to work very closely with them, cleaning out their cages! It's an exciting time at the zoo with a new baby elephant and other cool animals on hand. Be a Friend of the Zoo.

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

SPRINGFIELD - GREENE COUNTY LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS
P.O. Box 3036, Springfield, MO 65808-3036 Phone: 881-5877
Volunteer opportunities: The League of Women Voters helps keep the public informed on election issues. If you would like to get involved in politics in a nonpartisan way, this organization is for you. You can serve on committees, help answer the phone or write informative letter on political issues.

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS
1350 S. Glenstone, Suite 4 Phone: 886-8980
Volunteer opportunities: The Democratic headquarters needs help with polling, answering phones and sending out newsletters. You can also set up small gatherings, do light office work or even bake cookies for special events. Get involved. Call today.

GREENE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
322 Park Central East, Room 622 Phone: 869-7281
Volunteer opportunities: If you enjoy getting involved in politics, this is for you! The Greene County Republican Central Committee needs volunteers to answer phones, help with mailings, perform light office duties, and do research. "Dare to Care" and volunteer today.

PUBLIC SAFETY/ CRIMINAL JUSTICE

AGAPE HOUSE
1235 N. Grant Ave. Phone: 865-5408
Volunteer opportunities: Painting, yard work, cleaning, and other jobs are available. Contact the Agape House and "Dare to Care."

BREAK THE CHAIN
Phone: (Pager) 227-1630 Postal Contact: 334 E. Kearney, Box 243, Springfield, Mo., 65806
Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers can support the group for physical batterers and families by staffing the hotline or giving and helping with public presentations. Serve your community with Break the Chain and "Dare to Care!"

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA)
1300 E. Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65804 Phone: 875-7413
Volunteer opportunities: Serve as an advocate for abused and neglected children in Green County juvenile court. Training sessions begin this month! Must be 21 to apply.

CRIME PREVENTION UNIT AND SAFETY EDUCATION
c/o Springfield Police Department, 321 E. Chestnut Expressway Phone: 882-0114
Volunteer opportunities: Get involved with a Neighborhood Watch Program in your community. Keep Springfield safe and "Dare to Care!"

FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTER
519 E. Cherry St. Phone: 837-7700
Volunteer opportunities: Assist with the center's children's program, hotline, transportation, shelter relief, or client advocacy. Be part of the Family Violence Center's office support or fund raising and speakers bureau. It only take a few minutes to apply. Call now!

ONE MISSING LINK
P.O. Box 10581, 65808 Phone: 886-5836 or 1-800-555-7037
Volunteer opportunities: One Missing Link needs you help meeting with families of missing persons. You can respond to crisis calls, provide transportation, do clerical work, or help with fund raising. Volunteers will undergo a background check.

OZARKS FIGHTING BACK
1111 S. Glenstone Ave. Phone: 863-7140
Volunteer opportunities: Are you willing to serve on a committee or task force? Would you like to help with one-time special events? Are you a student who can participate in Teens Against Gangs? Take on the challenges of Ozarks Fighting Back and "Dare to Care!"

THE VICTIM CENTER
1041 E. Walnut, Phone: 863-7273
Volunteer opportunities: Assisting with light office work, hotline calls, fund raising, or Happy Bear educational projects. Valuable training in helping victims of violent crimes is provided.

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
627 N. Glenstone Ave. c/o Grand Oak Baptist Church 2854 W. Grand Ave. Phone: 869-4818
Volunteer opportunities: This organization needs your help sorting and displaying clothes that have been donated. They also need help in the food pantry. To volunteer, call the Community and Family Ministries today.

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES of the OZARKS
Phone: 862-3586
Volunteer opportunities: Various projects. The Council of Churches of the Ozarks supports a number of charitable events. Call now for details.

SPRINGFIELD VICTORY MISSION

SENIOR CITIZENS

DAYBREAK ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
1461 E. Seminole St. Phone: 869-7236
Volunteer opportunities: Social activities, crafts, musical entertainment, Monday morning answering phones.

NORTHVIEW SENIOR CENTER
301 E. Talmage, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: 837-5808; Fax: 837-5905
Volunteer opportunities: Assist staff in planning and coordinating activities, special events, greeting newcomers and teaching a variety of specialty programs including computer classes. Call Sheri Davis at 837-5808.SWMOA Daily Bread Meal Delivery Drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors on the north side of Springfield. Call Clyde Griffith at 864-8606.

HOMEBOUND SHOPPERS
1461-A E. Seminole St. Phone: 882-4243
Volunteer opportunities: "Dare to Care" by helping those who can't get out on their own. Go shopping for groceries, household and pharmaceutical needs for the homebound. Volunteer now.

THE KITCHEN, MISSOURI HOTEL
420 E. Commercial St. Phone: 837-1500
Volunteer opportunities: Serving meals and other duties. Show you "Dare to Care" by lending a helping hand.

MEALS ON WHEELS
Cox Medical Centers Phone: 269-4696
Volunteer opportunities: Drivers are needed to deliver meals to homebound clients between the times of approximately 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meals on Wheels needs your help on a weekly or monthly basis.

OZARKS FOOD HARVEST
615 N. Glenstone Ave. Phone: 865-3411
Volunteer opportunities: Drivers are needed to pick up donated food Monday through Friday from local manufacturers food salvage. Must have current Missouri driver's license. "Dare to Care" with Ozarks Food Harvest.

OZARKS SHARE-A-MEAL
615 N. Glenstone Ave. Phone: 865-3411
Volunteer opportunities: Picking up food from local area restaurants. Drivers must be able to lift 20 pounds.

RETIRED and SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
627 N. Glenstone Ave. Phone: 862-3595
Volunteer opportunities: Substitute van driver, assistant in respite program, addressing envelopes, nursing home activities, and coordinating environmental projects.

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI OFFICE on AGING
1735 S. Fort Ave. Phone: 862-0762, 800-497-0822
Volunteer opportunities: If you have an accounting background or tax experience, SWMOA needs your help with their Tax Counseling for the Elderly program, which provides free tax preparation to Seniors.

SOUTH SIDE SENIOR CENTER
2215 S. Fremont Phone: 890-1313
Volunteer opportunities: Delivering meals to homebound seniors. Substitute drivers are always needed especially during holiday seasons. Give to the elderly in your community. "Dare to Care" for our senior citizens.

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