Participate in our event at God's Storehouse where volunteers will help distribute food and essential items to those in need. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of many.

Volunteer as a mentor in our after school and summer enrichment programs, helping children and teens discover and develop their interests and talents. Volunteers will engage with youth in various activities and provide guidance and support.

Join us for Volunteer Week 2026, where you can participate in various projects that aim to create positive change in our community. Engage with over 1,000 volunteers and help support local initiatives that align with your strengths and interests.

As an Administrative Volunteer, you will assist with tasks such as writing thank you notes, entering data, and greeting other volunteers. This position is ideal for those who are organized and enjoy working in an office environment, and volunteers must be at least 11 years old.

In this role, you will assist in various capacities within the Emergency Food Pantry, such as loading shopping carts for clients or helping them shop in our client choice market. Volunteers must be at least 11 years old to work inside and 15 or older to work outside, and the role involves walking, bending, and lifting items up to 25 lbs.

As a Community Access Sorting and Packing Volunteer, you will help fill food boxes for various programs, including the Harvest to Home boxes and Senior Box Program. This role requires standing, bending, and lifting items weighing between 10-25 lbs, and volunteers must be at least 11 years old.

As a Product Rescue Volunteer, you will help inspect and sort various food donations to ensure they are safe for clients. This role requires standing, bending, and lifting items weighing between 25-50 lbs, and volunteers must be at least 11 years old.

We actively utilize volunteers to supplement our career staffing at the county fire stations. The department has 31 stations with 11 of them being city stations and the remaining being county stations. We have a high call volume with a mix of fires, wrecks, alarms and medicals and cover an area from rural to suburban to commercial to industrial. We provide all training to prospective volunteers at no cost to them along with any continued training the volunteer may want to do. If you live in the Columbia area and are looking for excitement and an experience like no other come and join us. | Requirements: Must have a GED or High School diploma minimum Must have a valid drivers license with no more then 4 points against it Must have a clean criminal history Must be able to pass a drug test | Categories: Firefighter

Join us at the Transitions Homeless Shelter to assist individuals in need. Volunteers will help with organizing resources, providing meals, and offering support to the homeless community.

Coordinate and volunteer for holiday initiatives to bring festive cheer and community spirit to Earlewood.

Coordinate and volunteer for the National Night Out event in 2025 to promote community-police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Help recruit new members, develop member incentives, and maintain the current membership list for ECCO.

Assist in planning and executing The Big Flea event in 2025. Volunteers will help with event logistics, setup, and support during the event.

Develop and implement fundraising plans to support ECCO's community projects.

Coordinate and volunteer for EarleJam 2025, a community event celebrating local music and culture.

Find and prepare grant applications and manage received grants to support ECCO's initiatives.

Host community Porch Parties to foster neighborhood engagement and community spirit.

Participate in advising the SC Respite Coalition on respite needs and activities in specific areas of South Carolina. Members help guide the development of respite services and policies.

Provide guidance on state respite policy and activities. Members include representatives from public and nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in respite services.

Assist with various activities such as fundraising, communications, social media, public relations, or accounting. Volunteers contribute to advancing respite services in South Carolina.