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Serve Springfield · Est. 2009

Serving
Together.

Creating positive change through community service and volunteerism. We find the work, you show up. It really is that simple.

6 projects are actively recruiting volunteers right now
3,200+
Volunteer Hours This Year
420
Active Volunteers
48
Projects Completed
12
Partner Organizations
15
Years Serving
Active Now

Open Projects

These projects need volunteers. Pick one and sign up — it takes two minutes.

Food Security Urgent
Community Food Pantry — Weekend Shift

Sort, pack, and distribute groceries to 200+ families. No experience needed — just a willingness to show up and work.

Saturdays · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Westside Community Center
Min. age 16 · No exp. required
4 spots left
Youth Spots Open
After-School Reading Tutors

One-on-one reading support for students in grades 1 through 4. Training provided. Even one hour a week makes a measurable difference.

Mon & Wed · 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson Elementary School
Age 18+ · Training provided
7 spots open
Environment Filling Fast
River Trail Restoration — Phase 2

Remove invasive plants, plant native species, and restore the Millbrook River walking trail. Gloves and tools provided.

June 28 & July 12 · 8–11 AM
Millbrook River Access, North
All ages welcome · Tools provided
3 spots left
Senior Care Spots Open
Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers

Deliver hot meals to homebound seniors on assigned routes. Takes about 90 minutes per shift — your car, reimbursed mileage.

Weekdays · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Various Routes, Springfield
Valid license required · Mileage reimbursed
10 spots open
Housing Urgent
Emergency Home Repairs — Volunteer Crew

Basic repairs (weather-stripping, ramp installation, safety fixes) for elderly and low-income homeowners. No construction experience required.

Bi-weekly Saturdays · 9 AM – 2 PM
Assigned per project
Age 18+ · Tools provided
2 spots left
Skills-Based Spots Open
Pro Bono Skills Volunteers

Accountants, lawyers, marketers, designers, and IT professionals — use your expertise to help nonprofits who can't afford to hire.

Flexible scheduling
Remote or in-person
Professional skills required
Always recruiting
The Impact

Success Stories

2,400
Meals Delivered Last Year

"I started driving one route on Tuesdays. Three years later it's the best part of my week. The people you meet remind you why this matters."

Carol M.
Meals Driver · 3 years
140+
Students Supported This Semester

"My student went from reading two years behind grade level to on pace in less than a year. That's not me — that's what showing up every week does."

Daniel R.
Reading Tutor · 18 months
38
Homes Repaired This Year

"I'm a retired contractor. I had time and skills and nowhere to put them. Now I lead a crew of eight volunteers. This is the most useful I've felt in years."

Frank G.
Home Repair Lead · 5 years
How It Works

Volunteer Registration

From signup to showing up takes less than a week. Here's what happens after you submit this form.

1
Tell Us About Yourself
Fill out the form with your availability, skills, and what kind of work you're interested in.
2
We Match You
Within 48 hours, a team leader will reach out with 2–3 project options that fit your schedule.
3
Orientation
A brief online or in-person orientation — usually 30 minutes. We cover the basics and answer questions.
4
Show Up
Your first shift. That's it. From there, you go as deep as you want to go.

Volunteer Registration Form

Takes about 3 minutes. No commitment required.

Our People

Team Leaders

Join the Team
Angela Torres
Program Director
Leads food security and senior services programs. 9 years with Serve Springfield.
2,100+ hrs volunteered
Marcus Chen
Youth Lead
Runs the after-school tutoring network across 6 Springfield schools.
1,450+ hrs volunteered
Diane Osei
Environment Lead
Coordinates all outdoor restoration and beautification projects across the city.
980+ hrs volunteered
Frank Guerrero
Housing Lead
Retired contractor leading the home repair volunteer crew for 5 years.
1,820+ hrs volunteered
This Week

Event Calendar

Full Calendar
Week of June 16 – June 22, 2025
Mon
16
Youth · Regular
After-School Tutoring Session
3:00 – 5:00 PM Jefferson Elementary
3 spots left
Tue
17
No scheduled events
Wed
18
Youth · Regular
After-School Tutoring Session
3:00 – 5:00 PM Jefferson Elementary
3 spots left
Thu
19
Team · Training
New Volunteer Orientation
6:30 – 8:00 PM Serve HQ + Zoom
Open
Fri
20
No scheduled events
Sat
21
Food Security · Weekly
Food Pantry Distribution — Morning Shift
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Westside Community Center
2 left!
Sun
22
No scheduled events
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