Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to make a difference with HOBY Missouri. If you have….
5 minutes
Share a HOBY MO Facebook/Insta post or story
1 hour
Make sure your Missouri high school has nominated their ambassador(s) to attend the seminar
2 hours
Speak to or mentor Ambassadors or young alumni in small group settings
1 day
Participate in a HOBY MO Volunteer day
2 days
Chaperone at the HOBY Young Alumni Lock-In event (held mid-September).
4 days
Volunteer as a Senior Facilitator (21 & older) or a member of the Junior Staff (under 21) at the annual Leadership Seminar. There is no greater way to experience HOBY magic!
Fundraise for HOBY
You can help HOBY MO advance our mission by hosting a fundraiser. HOBY MO will host organization-wide fundraisers that you can participate in, and you can also host your own! Whether you choose to host a carwash or a fundraiser on social media (here are some great ideas!), make sure you log your service hours at this link and get HOBY MO Bucks for all of your efforts by submitting the details of your fundraiser via the "Get in Touch" form below. If you choose to host your own fundraiser, make sure to direct donations to hobymo.org/donate/.
Senior Facilitator
As a Senior Facilitator, you will be assigned to a team of 8-10 student ambassadors and 1-2 Junior Facilitator(s). Senior Facilitators are responsible for guiding our student ambassadors throughout the seminar program, engaging them in conversation regarding our many leadership activities and speakers, and encouraging their teams to remain alive, alert, and enthusiastic through the weekend. Our Senior Facilitators do all of this with the help of their Junior Facilitator.
Senior Facilitators are required to arrive at the seminar venue the Thursday evening prior to seminar start and remain at the seminar through the closing ceremonies on Sunday. This includes overnight stays at the seminar venue. There is a small fee to cover the cost of lodging.
You must be age 21 or older before the Wednesday of seminar week to become a Senior Facilitator and all adult volunteers must pass a background check.
Junior Staff
To apply for the HOBY MO Junior Staff team, you must be a HOBY alumni and under 21.
Junior Staff members are primarily assigned to the role of Junior Facilitator where they work with a team of 8-10 student ambassadors throughout the weekend to help facilitate discussions along with a Senior Facilitator (21+). Some Junior Staff members with also help with seminar operations by setting up meals, activities and technology aspects of the seminar. Junior Facilitator and Operations roles will be assigned by the Leadership Seminar Committee.
Junior Staff members are required to arrive at the seminar venue the Thursday evening prior to seminar start and remain at the seminar through the closing ceremonies on Sunday. This includes overnight stays at the seminar venue. There is a small fee to cover the cost of lodging.
Junior Staff spaces are limited so be sure to apply today!
Join a Committee
1) Advancement (Fundraising & Marketing) – members of this committee work throughout the year to raise financial and in-kind donations to support HOBY MO programs. Members also plan and host events and activities to keep donors and sponsors engaged with the organization’s mission. This committee is also responsible for marketing efforts such as graphic design, social media, and fundraising campaigns.
2) Recruitment – members of this committee take an active role September – May in recruiting future ambassadors by reaching out to Missouri high schools to ensure they know about our seminar and plan to send student(s). Members also assist with updating our high school database, and (for those who are interested) may be asked to speak on behalf of the organization to area administrators and/or students.
3) Volunteer & Alumni Engagement – members of this committee work throughout the year to assist with keeping our HOBY MO alumni and volunteers engaged by planning and hosting volunteer and alumni events. Members also work to recruit volunteers to staff all HOBY MO events including, in particular, the annual Leadership Seminar.
4) Leadership Seminar – members of this committee meet in the winter and spring to brainstorm, plan and implement all of the details necessary for the seminar.
If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please fill out the “Get in Touch. Get Involved.” form below. Got questions? You can schedule a time to speak to a HOBY MO volunteer in-person (via zoom) by clicking this link.