Volunteers fulfill a vital role within The Salvation Army and are often refered to as "the army behind the Army". Each year, hundreds of local volunteers help us help others...and you can too!
There are several ways to begin the process of becoming a volunteer for The Salvaiton Army
Once we receive your volunteer enrollment forms we will then contact you at our earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest!
Current Volunteer Opportunites
Back-to-School Assistance Program: Distribution
Numerous volunteers are needed on Monday August 5th during the following volunteer shifts to act as ‘shopping buddies' for the children & families receiving back-to-school assistance from The Salvation Army. Volunteer ‘shopping buddies' will assist clients as they gather school supplies and select clothing from The Salvation Army's thrift store. This is a great volunteer opportunity not only for individuals, but also for groups, businesses and organizations! To sign-up please contact Audrey Esther at (417) 862-5509 ext. 116 or email audrey_esther@usc.salvationarmy.org. When signing-up, please indicate the volunteer shift(s) you'd like to help with and if anyone will be joining you. Volunteers between the ages of 7-14 are welcome to help, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Monday August 5th
Volunteer Shifts
Shift #1: 8 am - Noon
Shift #2: Noon - 4 pm
Shift #3: 4 pm - 7 pm
Back-to-School Assistance Program: Setup
Volunteers are needed on Saturday August 3rd & Sunday August 4th during the following shifts to help The Salvation Army prepare for its 2013 Back-to-School assistance program. Volunteers are needed to help sort school supplies, pack backpacks, itemize children's clothing and prepare the thrift store for Monday's event. This is a great volunteer opportunity not only for individuals, but also for groups, businesses and organizations! To sign-up, please contact Audrey Esther at (417) 862-5509 ext. 116 or email audrey_esther@usc.salvationarmy.org. When signing-up please indicate the volunteer shift(s) you'd like to help with and if anyone will be joining you. Volunteers between the ages of 7-14 are welcome to help, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Saturday Aug. 3rd Sunday August 4th
Volunteer Shifts Volunteer Shifts
Shift #1: 10 am - 1 pm Shift #1: 2 pm - 5 pm
Shift #2: 1 pm - 4 pm Shift #2: 5 pm - 8 pm
Shift #3: 4 pm - 7 pm
All volunteer events for the Back-to-School assistance program will take place at The Salvation Army's Family Thrift Store located at 1737 S. Campbell Ave., which is near the intersection of Campbell & Sunshine Avenues.
Lawncare & Landscaping Volunteers -Lawncare & landscaping volunteers are needed throughout the week to help with mowing, trimming and to provide general assistance to the maintenance department as needed. Hours are felxible and all equipment & supplies will be provided.
Volunteer Drivers - Volunteer drivers are needed Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. to help pick up & deliver food donations, transport residents to and from appointments, and assist with other transportation needs.
Qualified volunteer drivers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Class E (passenger/chauffeur's) license and pass a thorough background check. Volunteer drivers will have use of a Salvation Army vehicle during these volunteer opportunities.
Family Thrift Stores - Volunteers are needed every 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month at our Family Thrift Store located at 1737 S. Campbell Ave. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. This is a great volunteer opportunity not only for individuals, but also for student groups, businesses and organizations. To sign-up please call (417) 862-5509 ext. 116 or email audrey_esther@usc.salvationarmy.org
Administrative Offices- Volunteers are needed primarily Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to help with light administrative and clerical duties such as filing, data entry, photocopying and telephone reception.
For more information about general volunteer opportunities please contact Audrey Esther Community Relations Director & Volunteer Coordinator at (417) 862-5509 ext. 116 or email audrey_esther@usc.salvationarmy.org
For inquires about court-ordered community service please contact Denise Lofton at (417) 862-5509 ext. 107 or denise_lofton@usc.salvationarmy.org