Volunteer Opportunities
Special Events Volunteer – Columbia County
Do you enjoy meeting new people and bringing energy to every conversation? Columbia County is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Special Events Volunteer Team. This is your chance to be part of the action and help showcase everything our community has to offer.
What You’ll Do:
• Represent Visit Columbia County at local events
• Engage with attendees and share information about county programs and activities
• Assist with booth operations and event logistics
• Maintain a welcoming, high-energy presence throughout each event
What We Provide:
• Training, event materials, and support from our team
• Opportunities to earn points for each event, redeemable for exciting prizes
• A fun, rewarding environment where you’ll make connections and gain experience
Requirements:
• Outgoing personality and strong communication skills
• Ability to stand and interact with visitors for up to 4 hours
• High energy and enthusiasm for community engagement
If you’re ready to represent Columbia County and make a difference at our events, apply today by completing the form below.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Junior Achievement Discovery Center of the CSRA: Apply Here
Volunteers are what bring our programs to life. When students are able to connect with an adult and hear about their life experiences, they are exposed to opportunities and pathways they often have never envisioned before.
JA volunteers help show students how concepts learned in the classroom are applied in everyday life while in an environment that allows them to test out those scenarios in a hands on experience.
We have opportunities available with middle and high school students that can accommodate individuals to entire teams and divisions. Find out more here and join us today!
SORBA, CSRA: Apply Here
SORBA-CSRA is a volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed to promote trail preservation and development, engagement, and community for all trail users in the CSRA. If you use trails in the CSRA, chances are they are maintained by SORBA-CSRA volunteers. We maintain more than 100 miles of trails within the CSRA. Everyone is welcome to help on trail work days. We have the tools and equipment, we just need the manpower! We’ll teach you how to safely use the tools and equipment and pair you up with an experienced work partner.
Columbia County Performing Arts Center: Apply Here
Volunteer Roles
- Ticket Scanners
- Ushers
- Greeters
*We currently do not offer any back of the house volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Benefits
- Enjoy world-class performances and events.
- Give back to your community and support the arts.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Be prompt and arrive up to two hours before show time and have reliable transportation before/after the event.
- Able to work flexible schedule (Days, Nights, Weekends).
- Able to work an entire volunteer shift, which is typically 5-6 hours and sometimes late into the evening.
- Display a friendly, positive, patient attitude in any situation.
- Able to change job duties and remain flexible if assignments change.
- Able to walk up and down stairs without a handrail.
- Ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and not have a fear of heights.
- Ability to read tickets in a dark theatre with a flashlight.
Columbia County (youth sports, community events, parks): Apply Here
We have many departments within the county that are always welcoming those who wish to assist us in making sure things run smoothly.
To join the team as a volunteer, please fill out the following Volunteer Application with your personal information, preferences and availability. Each department has specific requirements that a volunteer must meet, so be sure to be as thorough as possible when completing the application.
We appreciate your time and desire to volunteer with our teams, and will do our best to ensure you enjoy your time with us!
Are you interested in a rewarding volunteer opportunity as a campground host at Wildwood Park? Click HERE to apply.
Columbia County Library: Apply Here
he Columbia County Library has a capacity of 95,000 adult books and 58,000 children’s books. The library also offers a wide selection of DVDs, audiobooks, and other resources. Curbside pickup is available during the week for convenience.
There are 42 public computers available:
- 12 upstairs for children
- 30 downstairs for adults
Free WiFi is also available.
In addition, the building houses a 300-seat performing arts theater, meeting rooms, classrooms, and the Friends of the Library book store. The park adjoining the library features three playgrounds including handicap accessible areas, a large pond frequented by ducks, geese, and turtles, and a 1/3rd mile walking trail. If you’re interested in volunteering you may fill out a volunteer application in person, or talk to a member of the Friends of the Library.
For English as a Second Language class information, please see our dedicated ESL page. We also host a partnership with the Artists’ Guild of Columbia County.
Columbia County Humane Society: Apply Here
CCHS is an all-volunteer organization. Our caring and dedicated volunteers represent the heart of our organization and without them it would not be possible for CCHS to do the work that it does. If you would like to join CCHS as a volunteer, we would love to have you and would appreciate any time that you have to contribute.
We always need volunteers to help with our weekly pet adoption sessions at the Petco in Evans. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, or be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers help to socialize our adoptable animals and answer questions from interested families. Having our animals out of the kennels where individuals and families can interact with them is both fun for the animals and increases their chances for getting adopted. If you love animals, this is a great way to spend some quality time with some really wonderful animals.