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The Cooperative Ministry depends on volunteerism

Of our total workforce, 31 percent is in volunteerism.

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NO GESTURE 
IS TOO SMALL

Start Your volunteerism journey by completing the application below.

You can email the completed form to

Scott Vaughan at svaughan@coopmin.org.

For Group service, please contact Scott at svaughan@coopmin.org.

CLOTHING BANK

 

GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

Volunteers are needed to sort and prepare clothing for our store setting. Volunteers may also assist both donors and clients.

The clothing bank is open for volunteerism

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon.

For Saturday group volunteerism, please call Scott Vaughan at (803) 799-2428.

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FRONT-END RECEPTION

 

INDIVIDUALS

Volunteers are needed

Monday-Thursday, 2-5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon

for front-end reception.

Volunteers serve behind glass while answering the telephone and assisting guests who come to our door.

Training is provided.

TAX PREPARATION

 

INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS

Volunteers are needed to assist clients in the 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. No prior tax preparation experience is necessary; The Cooperative Ministry provides complete IRS-approved training and assistance. Volunteers can serve from home or with friends at a location near home.

For more information, please contact Ed Palekas at epalekas@coopmin.org.


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MISSION FOR THE MIDLANDS

 

Helping our neighbors meet their needs for today

and their hopes for tomorrow.

THE COOPERATIVE MINISTRY

3821 West Beltline Boulevard

Columbia, SC 29204

803-799-3853

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OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Thu - 9 am to 5 pm

Fri -  9 am to Noon

In case of inclement weather,
The Cooperative Ministry follows the same decision made by Richland County officials at www.richlandcountysc.gov.

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