Community Service
Our community grows stronger when we serve together.
At LASO, giving back is at the heart of who we are. We partner with local organizations to make a real difference in the Columbia community and beyond. Every act of service strengthens our bonds and reflects our values.
Featured Opportunities
Mano a Mano
Join us for the Mano a Mano food drive and volunteer initiative — a chance to make a real difference in the lives of Columbia community members in need. Together, hand in hand, we create change.
Work alongside fellow LASO members to collect and distribute food, support local families, and embody our organization's spirit of service.
Good Samaritan Clinic of South Carolina
Spanish Medical Interpreter Volunteers Needed
Use your Spanish skills to make a difference! The Good Samaritan Clinic is seeking bilingual volunteers to serve as Spanish Medical Interpreters in its free medical clinics. No formal interpreting experience is required — volunteers simply need to be comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish, and on-site training will be provided.
It's a meaningful opportunity for bilingual students to use their Spanish skills to help make healthcare more accessible for Spanish-speaking members of our community.
Volunteer Schedule
OB Clinic
Every 1st Monday
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
GYN Clinic
Every 3rd Monday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteers are also needed at the Lexington Clinic. Contact the Good Samaritan Clinic for current Lexington Clinic scheduling and availability.
Clinic hours are subject to change based on physician availability.
Please Note
Because of the sensitive nature of women's health visits and in accordance with many patients' preferences, volunteers for the OB and GYN clinics must be female. Volunteer opportunities at the Lexington Clinic are open to individuals of all genders.
Interested in Volunteering?
Help make healthcare more accessible for Spanish-speaking members of our community. This is a meaningful opportunity to use your bilingual skills, support patients, and gain valuable community service experience.
colacoordinator@goodsamaritansc.org
Local Partner Organizations
Harvest Hope Food Bank
The region's largest food bank, serving the Midlands of South Carolina. LASO members help sort food, pack boxes, and serve families in need.
Midlands Orphan Relief
Supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in the Midlands with essential supplies, care, and community support.
Make-A-Wish South Carolina
Granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. LASO members volunteer to bring joy and hope to these families.
More partner organizations will be added. Contact Nicole to suggest a new one!
Have Questions or Interested in Volunteering?
If you have questions about community service opportunities, would like to suggest a local nonprofit, or are interested in partnering with LASO on a volunteer initiative, we'd love to hear from you. Community service is one of the ways we strengthen both our campus and our local community.
