The Cooperative Ministry depends on volunteerism
Of our total workforce, 34 percent is in volunteerism.
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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.
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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.
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 2025 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 Michelle Blackman at mblackman@coopmin.org.
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MISSION FOR THE MIDLANDS
To increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing poverty in the Midlands through crisis assistance and sustainability programs.