A group whose purpose is to match up people with volunteer organizations will begin a new set of classes in October.

The Full Press Release is below from Give 5:

Stone and Taney County residents are invited to join the next Give 5 cohort set to begin on October 17 with meetings every Thursday through November 7 at the Kimberling Area Library.
 
“The Give 5 program is fairly new in our area,” explains Sue Head, Vice President of Ozark Mountain Country Cares. “Our aim is to connect individuals in our community who want to help, with organizations in need of volunteer skill and talent.”
 
Ozark Mountain Country Cares (OMCC) and Our Lady of the Lake launched the Give 5 program in the summer of 2023 to connect Taney and Stone County volunteers with non-profits that help those living in poverty. Participants are typically retired or soon-to-be-retired baby boomers who want to channel their energy and skills in meaningful ways after they leave full-time employment.
 
A Give 5 session includes four weekly classes where participants gain awareness and understanding of needs in the community and the organizations meeting those needs. Class content includes guest speakers and on-site visits to several nonprofit locations. The Give 5 program is designed to inform, inspire and connect individuals with organizations in need of their assistance. Meaningful volunteer experiences are the result. Upon graduation participants are encouraged to “give 5” hours per month to a cause of their choice. Many end up giving more.
 
While finding roles that match a potential volunteer’s passion and and benefiting the community are the primary goals of Give 5, many participants also enjoy the chance to learn more about the area, meet new people, and make lasting social connections.
 
The next series of classes for Stone and Taney County residents will be held on October 17, 24, 31, and November 7, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Kimberling Area Library at 45 Kimberling Blvd. Learn more and register for Cohort #7 at OLLBranson.com/Give5 or by calling 417-334-2928. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Give5Branson.
 
Special thanks to our sponsors: Ozark Mountain Country Cares, Our Lady of the Lake, Senior Age, and Transformation Ozarks.