Connecting talented professionals in the greater Columbia area through leadership development, community service and social enrichment opportunities.
There’s always a fun event coming up on COR’s calendar. COR hosts networking and social events throughout the year to help you continue to grow personally and professionally. In addition to our annual signature event Time to Give, we regularly host Table for Six, Activate, and Connect events. Volunteer opportunities are also ongoing and year-round ways to be involved in the community.
Join us for our annual gift wrapping party at Piecewise in Cayce in partnership with Richland County Economic Development. We'll be filled with holiday cheer as we wrap gifts for our two adopted families through Families Helping Families with special guest, the Grinch! This is a members-only event. Purchase gifts for our families at...
Each year the Benevolent Krewe de Columbia-Ya-Yas throw a Mardi Gras Festival at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC. COR receives $1 for every beer purchase, so stop by and show your support. Each volunteer will get free admission to the festival and 2 beer tokens. We encourage you to come to the festival before...
Join COR at the Cottontown Art Crawl! Help collect visitor insights during 2-hour shifts. You'll ask simple questions and gather data from art crawl goers. Be part of an event that's grown from 19 to nearly 200 artists in seven years. Volunteer and support our vibrant art community HERE.
It's a lucky day to volunteer at St. Pat's in Five Points! Volunteers will receive complimentary admission to the festival and a festival t-shirt. Don't forget to add Columbia Opportunity Resource in the "Group or Organization Name" field. Sign up HERE.
Looking to make a difference and connect with Columbia’s future leaders? COR is looking for volunteers for the Capture Columbia program! Help with set-up and clean-up, assist students during events, and create lasting connections while making a positive impact. This is a great opportunity to support local students, recent graduates, and summer associates while they...
The Vista Neighborhood Association (VNA) and the Vista Guild (VG) are hosting the 3rd Annual Alley Golf Tournament in the Vista on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12pm to 6pm. As a volunteer, guide participants at mini-golf holes, explain rules, and track player's scores. Volunteers are allowed to order food and beverage during your shift. You...
Looking for a way to experience the Columbia Food and Wine Festival? Volunteer to help make the festival a success, and in exchange, you'll get free entry to the event. Volunteers get to enjoy all the delicious food and drinks (minus the alcohol) while helping out. There are limited spots available so join a shift...
Meet us on the patio at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce for an evening of giving as we celebrate another year of "connecting Columbia"! Feel free to bring a friend to meet fellow members for networking, refreshments and an opportunity to take a complimentary professional headshot. Let's work together to reach our donation goal during...
Join us for an exciting volunteer opportunity at Williams-Brice Stadium! Volunteers will assist with player check-in, ticket scanning, and challenge stations, ensuring a smooth and fun experience for all participants. As a thank-you, volunteers receive a free round of golf, a volunteer shirt, a food voucher, and free parking—plus, flexible shift options. Be sure to...
Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Join us for a volunteer opportunity at Camp Cole! As we gear up to welcome campers beginning June 1st, we could use extra hands to help prep Dean’s Barn and the new Southeastern Freight Lines Activities Center. Volunteer tasks include cleaning out animal stalls, power washing,...
