Columbia Fireflies volunteer program returns in 2023

Courtesy: Columbia Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The Columbia Fireflies is looking for individuals who are passionate about giving back to the community for this year’s in-game volunteer program. In 2022, the Fireflies donated $18,000 to 16 organizations who went through the volunteer program.

Organizations who participate in the Volunteer Fundraising Program will work alongside Fireflies staff members in a concession stand or in the SCU Kids Zone during Fireflies games to raise money for their organization, event or cause.

In concessions, volunteers will work in various locations throughout the ballpark running registers and assisting with food and order preparation. In the SCU Kids Zone, volunteers will assist with Kids Zone ticket sales and will work to ensure the safety of children on the inflatables.

Organizations eligible for the program include, but are not limited to: Parent Teacher Associations, Booster Clubs, Community Event Planning Committees, Rotary Clubs and other Non-Profit Organizations.

The Volunteer Fundraising Program requires each organization to provide a minimum of six (6) volunteers to work four (4) games during the upcoming 2023 season.

After volunteers complete their four games of service, the Fireflies will donate $750 to their organization in recognition of their time.

If organizations have more than six volunteers, the Fireflies will donate an additional $125 for each volunteer who participates in all four games of the program.

Organizations can learn more and sign up for the new Volunteer Fundraising Program online here.

Groups can volunteer to work any Friday or Saturday games in the 2023 season, but will want to hurry as available dates are filling up fast, says Columbia Fireflies officials.