Give 5 Program

Give 5 is a nationally recognized civic matchmaking program for recent or soon-to-be retirees ages 60 or better living in Greene County Missouri. Participants spend time learning about the community and visiting local nonprofits, meeting other civic-minded individuals, and discovering meaningful ways to give back.

How It Works

Apply – Join a diverse cohort of retirees seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities

Connect – Tour and learn from area nonprofits in behind-the-scenes sessions.

Serve – Find your best fit and begin volunteering where it matters most.

Who Should Apply?

Recently retired or retiring soon
Interested in volunteering
Looking for purpose, community, and new connections

Benefits

Make new friends
Explore local nonprofits
Give back in a way that fits your skills and interests

Over 40+ nonprofits have partnered with Give 5 since its launch. These nonprofits are working to address poverty in our region, both upstream and downstream.

“I had no idea how many great nonprofits existed here and what great work they are doing.

Give 5 opened my eyes and changed my life.”

– Jo Cisna, Class 10 Graduate