Volunteer Opportunities and Board Positions
We list volunteer opportunities and open board positions in the Kansas City region. Browse the list to find nonprofit organizations in need of individual and group volunteers, as well as skilled board members.
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Board of Trustees Opportunity
Board of Trustees opportunity at Elmwood, one of KC’s oldest cemeteries, in continuous operation since 1872. While we do everything you’d expect of a cemetery, we are also positioning Elmwood as a vibrant park and arboretum, providing 43 acres of rolling green space to the Northeast KC neighborhoods surrounding Truman Road. Our chapel is in demand for weddings, funerals and other special occasions. And we are a uniquely qualified resource for historical and genealogical research for our great city.
Historic Cemetery and Green-Space Preservation in NE KC
4th Annual Literacy KC Classic
There will be various shifts throughout the day and jobs to help with the flow of the event.
Join us for the 4th Annual Literacy KC Classic Mini Golf Tournament
Kansas City Roller Warriors
KCRW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit roller derby sports organization and one of the founding members of WFTDA. We have current openings on our Board, and seek members with a variety of skills & experience, particularly in the areas of legal, financial, real estate, and interpersonal expertise. Candidates must be committed to fostering cultural change to support our efforts to be anti-racist, trans-inclusive, and encouraging of interpersonal growth. See our full description for the link to our Interest Form.
Join the KCRW Board of Directors!
2024 Garmin Kansas City Marathon
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is one of the biggest races in the region and, due to this, needs a lot of help to keep the runners safe and on track. Course monitors are needed to help direct traffic, communicate with staff any problems, and cheer on the runners.
Course Monitors Needed
Art Curator Volunteer
Be responsible for the professional care of The HALO Foundation's growing art collect from children's art to local professional artists. This role is needed throughout the summer and early fall of 2024 as we move to our new HALO location.
Assist with The HALO Foundation's growing art collection
Front Desk Help
We need help greeting and checking in guests along with other administrative front desk duties, including answering phones, emails, and sorting paperwork. This is a great volunteer opportunity for someone who wants to interact directly with our guests in a fun, fast paced environment. Telephone, computer, and multitasking skills required. Choose your shift! Hours are 8am-1pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat
Help our families Flourish!
Board of Directors Volunteer
Seeking new board members for a Veteran led organization.
Come help Vets combat the world water crisis
Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City
Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe that a strong and effective board is needed to fully realize its potential for good..
A theatre designed to impact the Kansas City community by telling stories of the Black experience.
Drive Cancer Patients to Treatment - American Cancer Society Road To Recovery
Road To Recovery is an American Cancer Society program designed to help improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to care for cancer patients undergoing active treatment by transporting them to and from cancer-related treatment appointments.
Drive a mile and save a life!
Disney 100: The Exhibition Volunteer
It all began with a mouse and a dream. A dream that became a story. A story now being told. Dive into the world of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of magic like never before! A once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the iconic characters and stories that have captured the hearts of audiences around the globe. Volunteers may sign up for one or more of the following assignments: Exhibit Greeter, Ticket Scanner, Activation Monitor and Roamer.
Volunteer at Union Station Kansas City
Board Member
Events Chair Board Position with the Northland Symphony Orchestra Association.
Events Chair
Central Middle School (KCK) Career Jumping - 6th Grade
Share your career journey with students through engaging and inspiring conversations.
Be-Friending
CDD needs volunteers to participate in its Be-Friending program. We match our individuals with friends in the KC community to facilitate an engaging, healthy and fun lifestyle for our individuals. Please reach out to Zandt Durham for more information.
Drivers and Driver Assistants
Flourish is looking for a few folks with flexible weekday schedules to help us get donations picked up. Most shifts are only 1-4 hours and offer flexibility. Help transform lives by driving or assisting our drivers in picking up home furnishings and essentials for families right here in Kansas City. NO CDL required for driver or driver's assistant position. Annual DOT physical required, paid for by Flourish.
Pick up Donations all around the metro!
Board of Directors
Join our board of directors to support our mission for children to be recognized and celebrated on their birthdays.
Birthday Connections
Join the VetBiz Board: Empower Veteran Entrepreneurs Across Our Region
VetBiz is seeking board members to help us empower veteran entrepreneurs. Open positions on Governance, Fund Development, Programs, and Finance committees. Join us to make an impact in the Veteran business community across a three-state region.
Support Veterans in Starting, Growing, and Scaling Their Businesses
Green Team Workdays
Volunteers needed for Green Team Workdays to care for fruit trees, pick up litter or remove honeysuckle. We meet at Fisher Park in KCK every second Saturday of each month, from 9AM-11AM. To sign up contact nancy@rosedale.org.
Volunteers needed to care for fruit trees, pick up litter or remove honeysuckle from trails.
Team of 2 to Deliver Groceries to Senior Apartments
Team of 2 to Deliver Groceries to Senior Apartments
November 11th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Help educate students on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurial mindset through a real-world simulation.
Rosedale Youth Soccer
Volunteer Soccer Coaches Needed, from September 10 - October 17, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30PM-7:00PM. Location is Rosedale Park in KCK.
Looking for volunteers that want to coach RDA's Fall season.
Life Unlimited's Adopt-A-Home Program
Life Unlimited's houses stretch across the metro and need assistance with external care, general upkeep, and maintenance.
Adopt A Home Today!
Volunteers Needed at the Folly Theater
We need roughly 16 volunteers per show for roughly 10-12 shows per month. Most volunteers work as ushers at the theater, but we also need ticket takers, theater greeters, and concession workers.
We need ushers, ticket takers, coffee station volunteers, and more!
Hope Lodge Meal Delivery Volunteer
Lend your time and talents to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Kansas City!
Help us attack Cancer from every angle by sharing your time and talents!
2024 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Day of Event Volunteer
Join us on October 26 as we lead the fight against breast cancer in Kansas City!
Help us attack Cancer from every angle by sharing your time and talents!
Join Us for a Bright Future: Volunteer with Learning Club!
Every weekday, In-school and After-school volunteers needed, just 1 hour per week.
Flourish needs help on the Dock!
Help! We need more people to help us turn houses into cozy, comfortable homes. By loading furniture on to moving trucks and accepting incoming donations, you will be changing the lives of those in your community that are overcoming housing instability. Moderate to heavy lifting required. Opportunities available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30am-12:30pm
Help load outgoing and accept incoming donations for families in need in Kansas City
Long Term Volunteers Needed
Long term volunteering opportunity
It's more than volunteering. It's making a child's voice heard.
First Call Board Member
Board of Directors members will support the work of First Call and provide mission focused leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are conducted by the President & CEO, the relationship between staff and the Board is a partnership, and appropriate involvement is expected.
Let's end the addiction crisis, together.
November 22nd - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Help educate students on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurial mindset through a real-world simulation.
American Cancer Society Kansas City Board Membership
The American Cancer Society's Kansas City Chairman’s Circle (CC) is intended to provide a diverse executive leadership forum for advancing the our life-saving mission. This advocacy includes assisting ACS staff by promoting program priorities and informing the public about ACS organizational priorities. Chairman’s Circle members will be asked to assist by advancing mission priorities, securing financial support, recognizing key contributors and building relationships with community leaders.
Our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Data Entry Burial Records
Enter data records into a searchable database using Google Drive and cemetery software (online access provided)
Volunteer from home!
October 31st - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Help educate students on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurial mindset through a real-world simulation.
Board Member
KC Mothers in Charge is seeking board members to start in January 2025.
KC Mothers in Charge Board Member
November 18th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Help educate students on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurial mindset through a real-world simulation.
Corporate Partnership Manager Volunteer
Veterans Without Orders is a veteran-led, non-profit, organization that assists populations without clean water and other essential services. Our goal is tocontinue serving humanity by utilizing skills obtained while in uniform to conduct sustainable humanitarian projects worldwide.
November 20th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Help educate students on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurial mindset through a real-world simulation.
Seeking Orpheus KC Board Members
Orpheus KC, a volunteer supporting organization of Lyric Opera of Kansas City, is seeking culturally curious board members with a passion for the performing arts! Orpheus KC's purpose is to build engaged and passionate opera audiences for today and the future by promoting the support and growth of Lyric Opera, increasing public awareness of Lyric Opera and the art of opera, raising funds, and supporting Lyric Opera programming.
Help Orpheus KC build passionate and engaged opera audiences for today and the future!
Race Monitors- Dad and Daughter 5K
Phoenix Family is once again grateful to be the charity partner for the Dad and Daughter 5k! We need your help ensuring the race runs smoothly. Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks including cheering walkers/runners on along the route, helping with registration, directing traffic/parking, kids' activities, and more! There is a task for everyone with every ability level. This is a great family volunteer opportunity.
Support Phoenix Family's Programs by Volunteering for the Dad and Daughter 5K!
Board of Directors / Board Committee Member
More than 90% of the Red Cross' workforce is comprised of volunteers - and that starts with our Chapter Board of Directors. Our local board of directors work together to support community initiatives supporting the work of our teams delivering services to those affected by disasters; our military veterans, service members and their families; individuals seeking lifesaving training like CPR/First Aid and home fire safety education. We invite you to be a voice for YOUR community and join our Mission!
October 9th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Start off the New Year with local students from Piper Middle School!
Gloria Willis Middle School Career Jumping - 6th Grade
Share your career journey with students through engaging and inspiring conversations.
October 8th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown
Spend a fun day with local students.
Start off the New Year with local students from Bonner Springs!
Breakthrough T1D Walk Kansas City
Get excited for the 2024 Breakthrough T1D Walk Kansas City on October 20 at the National WWI Museum & Memorial! Join us in the fight against type 1 diabetes by volunteering your time and energy on walk day. Your support is crucial to our success. Check out the available volunteer roles and sign up today to make a difference!
The Breakthrough T1D Walk is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer type 1 diabetes (T1D)!
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