Columbia Opportunity Resource

Interest Group Meetup: COR Lit-erary Club
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | All Good Books, 734 Harden St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
October Sip & Read
Join the Lit-erary Club at All Good Books for a cozy “sip and read” afternoon. Bring your current read or pick up something new in-store.
Stick around and enter our RAFFLE for a chance to win a prize!
Participation is FREE for active COR members and $15 for non-members. Sign up below. Ready to become a member? Join here.
Fill out my LGL Form!

Volunteer: Columbia Fashion Week 2025
2025-11-06 17:30 - 2025-11-08 23:00 | Multiple Locations: See link to learn more
Columbia Fashion Week is looking for volunteers to support the success of their events. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available:
The Underground: Streetwear Runway on November 6th; 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thrift the Runway at 701 Whaley on November 7th; Multiple shifts available
The Experience – Runway Finale on November 8th; Multiple shifts available
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Activate at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 1002 Park St, Columbia, SC, United States
Looking to meet new people and get more connected in Columbia? Join us for Activate, our quarterly networking mixer open to all ages and professions! Come by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea after work to mix, mingle, and meet the members and board who help bring Columbia’s professional community together.
COR Membership

COR Connections: Grinch & Gift Wrapping Party
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Drive, Columbia
Join us for our annual gift wrapping party at The Hoot. 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 their dedicated Amazon registries

Interest Group Meetup: COR Health & Wellness Club
2026-01-27 18:45 - 19:45 | ISI Elite Training, 130 - 04 Forum Dr, Columbia, SC, 20229, United States
COR X ISI Training
Join us for an energizing evening of upper body fitness, designed to make everyone feel strong and invigorated.
Participation is FREE for active COR members and $15 for non-members. Sign up below. Ready to become a member? Join here.

Fill out my LGL Form!

Activate at The Yard
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Yard, 1626 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Looking to meet new people and get more connected in Columbia? Join us for Activate, our quarterly networking mixer open to all ages and professions! Come by The Yard after work to mix, mingle, and meet the members and board who help bring Columbia’s professional community together.
COR Membership

Volunteer: Mardi Gras
2026-02-14 10:00 - 18:00 | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Each year the Benevolent Krewe de Columbia-Ya-Yas throw a Mardi Gras Festival at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC. Each volunteer will get free admission to the festival and 2 beer tokens. We encourage you to come to the festival before your shift or stay after! Help COR fill the most volunteer spots, Register here!

Interest Group Meetup: COR Explore Club
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Pitas, 1800 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Unleash Your Inner Genius at Pitas

Tuesday, February 24th 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Pitas (Columbia, SC)
This event is FREE for COR members
This event will cost $15 for non-COR members

Fill out my LGL Form!

Interest Group Meetup: COR Lit-erary Club
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | All Good Books, 734 Harden St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
February Sip & Read / Crafts & Conversations

Sunday, March 1st
2 PM – 3 PM
Location: All Good Books (Columbia, SC)
Please have one book recommendation in mind while filling out the form!
This event is FREE for COR members
This event will cost $15 for non-COR members

Fill out my LGL Form!

Volunteer: Cottontown Art Crawl
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District, 1402 Confederate Ave, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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. Include COR in your Volunteer Sign-Up!

COR Family Club: Family Day at Cottontown Art Crawl
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District, 1402 Confederate Ave, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us for a fun for the family event while we explore the Cottontown Art Crawl!
Fill out my LGL Form!

Volunteer: St. Pats in Five Points
2026-03-14 09:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Fountain, Harden Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Volunteer to staff the the Beer Truck with COR at St. Pats in Five Points. Please complete the Volunteer Application and Waiver.

COR Family Club: Family Time with the Phil
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us for a fun for the family event at “Family Time with the Phil” hosted by the SC Philharmonic
Fill out my LGL Form!

Interest Group Meet-Up: COR Lit-erary Club
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richland County Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
COR Lit-erary Club at the Read Freely Fest

Saturday March 28th
2 PM – 4 PM
Location: Richland Library Main
Join us at the Read Freely Fest in Downtown Columbia for author talks, panels, performances, and interactive activities.
This event is FREE for COR members

Fill out my LGL Form!

Crash Course Columbia
2026-04-02 17:30 - 2026-04-03 16:00 | SC
You won’t want to miss our reimagined tour for #CrashCourseCola! Enjoy bites at new restaurants and experience a behind the scenes look at a fresh list of local hotspots.

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COR Connections @ Venture X
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Venture X, 1901 Main Street 18th Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Meet us at Venture X in the Main Street District for an evening of networking, refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about Venture X. This event is free for active COR members OR $15 for non-members. Please register below.
Register for Crash Course Columbia!

Volunteer: 4th Annual Alley Golf in the Vista
2026-04-11 13:00 - 18:00 | Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing, 705 Gervais St, Ste A, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Volunteer with COR to help the Vista Neighborhood Association (VNA) and the Congaree Vista Guild create a successful 4th Annual Alley Golf tournament on Saturday, April 11 at Steel Hands Vista. Click the link to see various shift opportunities and responsibilities.

Prisma Health Wellbeing Club Meet-Up: COR X Webhead Fitness
2026-04-30 18:15 - 19:15 | Webhead Fitness Werqhouse, 4611 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
COR X Webhead Fitness
Prepare to unleash your potential with a dynamic workout that will have you feeling like a fitness powerhouse.
Participation is FREE for active COR members and $15 for non-members. Sign up below. Ready to become a member? Join here.
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Midlands Gives
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Backstreets Grill, 2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Join us on Midlands Gives Day as we come together to raise donations that support COR’s mission of fostering local pride and connecting professionals across the greater Columbia region. Celebrate with us, make an impact, and help turn generosity into lasting change! This event is free for all to attend. Please register below.
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Interest Group Meetup: COR Explore Club
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Gather Cola, 1014 Freed Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Chill and Connect at Gather Cola
Join us for a relaxed yet exciting evening at Gather Cola, where we’ll enjoy delectable cuisine, sip on refreshing drinks, and partake in easygoing conversations!

Thursday, May 14th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Gather Cola (Columbia, SC)
This event is FREE for COR members
This event will cost $15 for non-COR members

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Volunteer: Camp Cole
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Camp Cole, 1571 Crossing Creek Road, Eastover, SC, United States
Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Join us for a volunteer opportunity at Camp Cole!
Help Camp Cole get ready for summer this year during a beautification day on May 16th from 9am-12pm. Tasks may include mulching, landscaping, helping set up furniture, etc. Please dress comfortably and come ready for good energy!
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Capture Columbia
2026-05-27 17:30 - 2026-06-24 19:30 | SC
Capture Columbia is a program designed for college students, summer associates at companies, and recent graduates in the Columbia area to take a deep dive into the community while building personal and professional relationships that may help land jobs and build careers. Best of all– Capture Columbia is completely FREE.

REGISTER HERE

Crash Course Columbia
2026-10-01 17:30 - 2026-10-02 16:00 | SC
Crash Course Columbia is an immersive experience taking a group of locals behind the scenes of hotspots across the greater Columbia, SC region. We like to think of it as a professional development conference that helps you get to know your city.
The group tours through entertainment districts discovering hidden gems, local traditions and burgeoning developments along the way. Crash Course Columbia aims to develop local champions who will connect with the fabric of our region’s culture and choose to stay in Columbia.
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