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Additional active placements
Aids Project of the Ozarks
APO is seeking passionate individuals to do impactful health science and counseling work in the community. Join them in their journey to a happier and healthier society.
Bear Pantry
Earn a course credit while you support the Bear Pantry and its mission to reduce food insecurity on campus.
Bear Power
Everyone deserves an education. In the Bear Power program you will support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their Missouri State dream.
Champion Athletes
Join Champion Athletes in the fight to enhance the lives of those with disabilities through education, sports competition and new opportunities.
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Promotes strong neighborhoods and communities through collaboration, programming and resource development - a one stop hub for community resources for at risk populations.
Dickerson Park Zoo
Develop your skills, work with animals, and help sustain a great resource for community families.
Discovery Center
STEM programming, educational events and interactive learning are but a few of the great things happening at Discovery Center - get involved and help develop young minds.
Dream Center
Take this opportunity to make a direct impact by helping the Dream Center in their effort to help families gain traction towards spiritual, mental and physical stability.
Dynamic Strides
Dynamic Strides is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic in Southwest Missouri, serving kids from birth through 21 years.
Empower Abilities
Join Empower Abilities in the fight to promote opportunities for work, education and resilience for all people with disabilities.
EnCompass Academy
Inclusion and advocacy for students of varying strengths is essential to community growth. Work with EnCompass Academy to empower students to become confident, independent learners.
Fairbanks Community Center
The Fairbanks feeds, clothes, teaches and unites the community using strategic, anti-poverty programs in the area. Get involved for the opportunity to serve in vital programming and enhance lives.
Girls on the Run
Trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation.
James River Basin
Action, education and research are the pillars of the James River Basin Partnership. They have worked to preserve and protect our water quality since 1997. Through service-learning, you can join them in making a change for the better.
Lost Hill Park
A 131-acre natural resource area just north of Springfield along the South Dry Sac River, with unique natural features including caves, bluffs and arches, as well as forest and prairie.
Low Vision Specialists/Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Low Vision Specialists of Springfield, MO is dedicated to empowering visually impaired individuals in Southwest Missouri by providing innovative solutions and support that enhance daily life. Their mission is to bring hope, address the challenges individuals face, and foster independence through personalized services, education, and community engagement.
Missouri Mentoring Partnership
Works with at risk young adults to help build job related skills and mentoring connections.
Nixa Schools
Contact the CASL office for more information regarding placement opportunities.
ONLY 2MG
Contact the CASL office for more information regarding placement opportunities.
Ozark Public Health Institute
The mission of the Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI) is to address public health issues in Missouri through: external collaborations with its governmental, community, and academic partners and; through its internal collaborations with Missouri State University programs, faculty and staff.
Ozarks Farm Stop
Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Ozarks Farm Stop offers a wide variety of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and artisanal products. The space also features a shared-use commercial kitchen, designed to help food producers process their goods, with opportunities for collaboration and education.
Ozarks Food Harvest
Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 90,000 individuals monthly and provides more than 23 million meals annually.
Springfield Little Theatre
A volunteer-driven, non-profit organization, energized by the highest artistic ideals, that strives to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live theatrical productions and remove barriers to the arts for marginalized populations.
Tooth Truck
Since its debut in July 2002, over 31,225 children have been treated through more than 65,794 dental appointments valued at over $22.3 million. The philosophy of The Tooth Truck is to complete each child’s treatment plan so every patient has a healthy smile.
Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
"Our mission is to sustain and improve the water resources of Springfield and Greene County through education and effective management of the region’s watersheds."
Womens Medical Respite
Get involved with WMR to help provide a temporary safe space and resources to get vulnerable women in the community back on their feet.
Extended list of community partnerships and opportunities
These are, or have been active placements in the past. Some become active if a student is interested in serving there. Let us know if you have questions about one of these opportunities.