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Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) encourages individuals with disabilities and others from the community to volunteer with the center.

You can make a difference in the life of a person with a disability and improve their quality of life. By volunteering with SCIL, you will help us further our mission and meet unmet needs. You will gain new friends, build your resume and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences – because at SCIL it’s all about teamwork.

We offer flexible time committments, all volunteers are screened and attend training, and with a wide variety of volunteer jobs you can work behind the scenes or directly with consumers.

 If you would like to volunteer, please contact individuals below or contact the center at 417.886.1188.

Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Services – Your Life Youth Group

The Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) youth group, Your Life, meets each Tuesday during the school year at the center with approximately 50 youth in attendance.

Volunteers work one-on-one with youth with disabilities. As a volunteer you would fill the role as mentor, chaperone and friend. Also monthly field trips off-site

  • Day: Tuesday’s

  • Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  • Location: SCIL

  • Commit: 10 hours per month

  • Contact: Nathan

  • Email: nzoromski@swcil.org

Special Events 

  • Price Cutter Charity Championship Golf Tournament - August 

  • Contact: Lacee 

  • Email lcompton@swcil.org

Renovation and Modification Projects – RAMPS

SCIL donates home modifications for low-income individuals with disabilities to increase access and usability of their homes. Success of the program comes from the volunteers that build wood ramps. You can commit to help build one or thirty ramps and we will train you to build!

  • Location: Typically in Greene county, but can be throughout our eight county service area

  • Commit: 10 hours per month

  • Contact: Stacy B

  • Email: sbrewer@swcil.org

Newsletter & Various Mailing

  • Bulk mail preparation for bimonthly newsletter and post cards.

  • Day: Wednesday and Thursday

  • Time: Anytime 1 - 5 pm

  • Location: SCIL

  • Commit: 10 hours per month

  • Contact: Lacee

  • Email lcompton@swcil.org

Day at the Range and Outdoor Adventure Fair

Date: 3rd Saturday June, Father's Day weekend

Time: Varies, Event 8am-2pm

Location: Andy Dalton Shooting Range & Outdoor Education Center, Bois D'Arc, MO

Contact: Laura Lyford

Email: lauramlyford@gmail.com