It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 - join us for the 5th Annual PNC kidFEST! PNC kidFEST is a family-friendly day full of science play for our youngest explorers. Count on us to provide hands-on, learning fun featuring themed counting activities and workshops all day long, the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure, Planetarium shows, and special guests such as Walkaround Super Grover 2.0 from Sesame Street, Belger Arts Center, face painters, balloon artists and so much more. 

Help us bring fun and excitement to those in our community by assisting Science City Staff with various messy demos and activities! We have many positions available throughout the science center; shifts are 10am - 1:30pm and 1:30pm - 5pm. 

Receive FREE ADMISSION to the event for volunteering!

If you are interested, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/GjiaKAr

In God's Corner Ministry: Where Mental Health and Faith Connect addresses the stigma of mental illness by offering educational events, a podcast, resources, and support groups. We have been in existence since 2018 and are looking to expand our current board with people passionate about our work. The board chair should also have experience serving on a nonprofit board, leadership and organizational skills, and the desire to assist in growing our board to be the effective body of governance of the nonprofit.

Camp Fire Heartland Board of Directors Job Description
 
Mission:
Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within.

Position:
Being a member of a local Camp Fire Council Board of Directors is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of youth in your community. Camp Fire Heartland was the nation’s first Camp Fire Council and has over 100 years of experience serving youth and families in the Kansas City area.
 
Currently, Camp Fire Heartland serves as the programmatic arm of Camp Fire’s National Headquarters, located in Kansas City.  However, holding true to its historical significance, Camp Fire Heartland will return to independent council status by July 1, 2020.  Camp Fire Heartland currently reports to the Heartland Advisory Council, as well as the President/CEO of Camp Fire’s National Headquarters. 
 
New members will join the Advisory Council who will support the transition of Camp Fire Heartland to independent status and will ultimately serve as founding board members absorbing all duties of board governance.
 
The following are expectations for Camp Fire Heartland Advisory Board Members transitioning to Camp Fire Heartland Board of Directors:
 
Planning

• Set the strategic direction for the council that aligns with the Camp Fire Promise and the core program areas (out-of-school time, teen service and leadership and environment and camp)
• Approve long range goals and annual objectives that align with the strategic plan
• Monitor progress toward long range goals and annual objectives

 
Financial Management

• Evaluate, finalize and approve annual budget
• Ensure adequate financial resources for the council

 
Fundraising

• Review and approve the council Case for Support
• Cultivate and steward donors and potential donors
• Solicit funds on behalf of the council
• Make your own personal gift to the Council

 
Board Development

• Recruit new board members
• Approve additions to the board
• Insure continuous learning for the board around youth development, board best practices and other pertinent topics

 
Governance

• Create all necessary board committees
• Appoint committee chairs and members
• Prepare founding organizational documents, including bi-laws and articles of incorporation
• Conduct an annual board review of each board member and the board as a whole
• Program
• Ensure programs align with the Camp Fire Promise and the core program areas (out-of-school time, teen service and leadership and environment and camp)
• Ensure proper program evaluation is taking place for each Camp Fire program

 
Personnel

• Select a new Camp Fire CEO when necessary
• Provide the CEO with an annual evaluation based upon the progress toward achieving the strategic plan, long range goals and annual objectives
• Approve the staffing structure for the council

 
Commitment of money

• Each board member is expected to Make a personal financial contribution, and place Camp Fire among your top three priorities for giving and seeking funds and other forms of support.
• Each board member is also expected to help identify sources of in-kind and financial support for the council.

 
 

About Green Works: At Green Works in Kansas City we put everything we are into everything we do to serve motivated young people living in the urban neighborhoods served by Kansas City Public Schools. We are an 11-year old organization committed to providing high-quality educational and workforce opportunities. Through an environmental education platform, we teach students about the environment and involve them in meaningful service projects. In our Excelerate program, we provide career exploration, teach job and life skills, and offer financial literacy training, all to prepare students for summer internships and life after high school.
 
Type of Organization:  Human Services – Education and Workforce Development
 
We are looking for someone with expertise in: We are looking for individuals with connections and experience in the areas of Marketing Communications, Fund Development and Risk Management. Over the next several years we are focusing on increasing individual donors, increasing our visibility, and launching an annual special event.  
 
Desired industry affiliations or community connections: Marketing and Fund Development professionals and groups, and general business connections including Chambers of Commerce.
 
What is the designated term for board service? Initial one-year term, followed by up to three, three-year terms.
 
How often does your board meet? Six times a year, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. on a weekday.
 
What personal or financial contribution is expected of each board member? All board members are required to make a financial contribution each year to Green Works at a level that is meaningful to them. 
 
Any additional board expectations: We are looking for board members who understand the community we serve and care about helping urban youth. We strive to uphold our environmental values in all aspects of our work, so we are looking for people who share those values and understand that commitment. We want board members who are team players, work well with others, listen well, and are thoughtful and kind.
 
We expect board members to attend at least two student events each year, to be actively involved in helping our executive director raise money including soliciting both cash and in-kind contributions, and to serve as a member of one of our committees. (Committee work is done over email whenever possible to minimize additional meeting time.) Board members are also expected to attend any fundraising events hosted by Green Works.
 
In particular:

• Our board chair has experience with golf tournaments and has offered to host a tournament for Green Works. Could you assist with this effort?
• We need to increase our individual donations. Do you have experience with donor events and campaigns, and would you be willing to work with our executive director and staff to assist with this effort?
• We are creating a marketing plan this summer to increase our organization’s visibility with key stakeholders. Would you be willing to help train the board, staff and current supporters on how to engage with our social media efforts to amplify our reach and strengthen our brand?
• We are focused on running an efficient and professional organization which includes managing our risk exposure. Would you be willing to help our board review our current insurance and our policies and procedures to ensure we are reasonably protected?  

Does your organization carry directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance? Yes

Contact Information: Please send a cover letter, resume and references to kate@greenworkskc.org
 

The Kansas City Center for Inclusion, Inc. (KCCI) is Kansas City’s only LGBTQIA+ community center. Carrying on the work of its predecessors, KCCI strives to live up to its mission of offering a safe and welcoming place for community members, their friends, family members, and allies.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator assists the Executive Director in communication and marketing objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing KCCI’s newsletters, blogs, website updates and social media presence

• Maintain tabling materials, handouts, or other distributable items

• Inventory all marketing materials

• Organize KCCI’s story bank and generate additional stories

• Assist with the planning of smaller KCCI outreach events

This is a non-paying position, and is wholly volunteer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A personal motto of ethics, transparency, and high integrity

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Graphic design experience preferred

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be asked to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

All interested parties should email branden.haralson@inclusivekc.org with a current resume and letter of interest.

The Pilgrim Center is a community organization located in the historic Pilgrim Chapel and parsonage house at 38th & Gillham Road in Kansas City, Missouri. With a focus on supporting community in midtown Kansas City, the Pilgrim Center presents the Spring Frolic and Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday (FREE), the Hyde Park Film Festival Fridays in June (FREE), and the Pilgrim Run 5K on Thanksgiving Day, our biggest fundraiser. In addition we organize various community concerts in the Pilgrim Chapel and cultivate and maintain the Pilgrim Labyrinth & Butterfly Garden in Hyde Park, a place of peace for pollinator support and walking meditation, year-round.

We currently are recruiting motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have skills and connections with strategic planning, event planning, social media marketing, urban agriculture, and/or volunteer management, and you want to be a part of re-visioning our mission and goals, we want YOU! If you want to be an integral part of a small, friendly organization that is excited to grow and support even more community in Kansas City, we want YOU! Call, text, or email today! 816.753.6719 amelia@pilgrimcenterinc.org  

We are seeking individuals who would like to help out on the Administrative side of the great work we do at Spay and Neuter Kansas City!  These individuals will allow us to serve even more animals in our community!



Some duties may include:

- Listening to & logging voicemails in the Call Center

- Building new client accounts in our database

- Filing & processing Food Pantry Requests

- Data Entry after a bi-monthly Mobile Clinic 

- Clerical duties related to our Annual Gala

- And so much more!



This position would be accomplished on the Administrative side of our location.

SNKC supports low-income pet owners in our community by providing access to supplies such as dog houses, leashes, collars, tie-outs, and more. Through this service, we help pet owners keep their pets happy, healthy, and safe. We need delivery drivers to load up these items at our clinic and deliver them to people's homes.



Deliveries take place on Saturdays and take no more than 2 hours. Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs., and lifting of bulky items may be required.



Drivers are required to

• have and be willing to drive their own vehicle,


• have a valid driver's license,


• carry their own insurance,


• be age 18 or older.


• Drivers are required to work in teams of 2, either with another volunteer, a staff person, or an approved person you know who wants to volunteer with you.

The ideal volunteer for this role is easygoing, flexible, confident, and able to encounter a variety of different people and situations with professionalism, understanding, and a nonjudgmental, compassionate attitude.



Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Are you looking for a great teambuilding opportuity for your small group? Sign up for SNKC'S Cave Crew and help sort and prep pet food for local pet owners and rescues!



Groups of up to 6 people (age 16 or older) are invited to meet an SNKC representative at our food storage facility located at Dean's Downtown Underground. We receive large donations of pallets full of dog and cat food that need to be inspected and sorted into categories. Bags of food need to be sorted and neatly stacked, bags are also inspected for damage, expiration dates are checked, and damaged bags are taped.



Cave Crew opportunities are scheduled 1-2 times per month. Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. is required. Pallet jack experience is a plus! If a group member can not do heavy lifting, they can help sweep floors, label or repair food bags. The underground facility is climate-controlled and there are water fountains and restrooms onsite. 



SNKC'S Pet Food Pantry serves up to 200 families annually, providing a supplemental amount of dog and cat food for low-income pet owners in the Kansas City metro area. We also support local rescue groups by sharing our donated food with them. Your group's work makes it far easier for our small staff to quickly access this food and distribute it to those in need. Thank you!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for your large group? Join our Street Team for a few hours and help spread the word to local pet owners about how we can serve them and their pets!



Street Teams are groups of up to 40 people that canvass neighborhoods, handing out and posting information about upcoming mobile vaccination clinics, special deals, and other services we provide to assist low-income pet owners in the Kansas City metro area. 



Your large group will be split into smaller teams, each led by an SNKC representative. We'll canvass our chosen neighborhood on foot, so wear your walking shoes!



Volunteers must be 18 or older. Groups must be able to carpool to our chosen location. Canvassing opportunities can be scheduled for 2-3 hours.



Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

SNKC is searching for active, adventurous volunteers to fill a variety of roles at our mobile vaccination clinics. Clinics take place at various locations throughout the KC metro, and can see turnouts of up to one hundred or more pets. Mobile clinics are busy, fast-paced, and fun!



Volunteers help in many roles. They greet and guide clients, hand out forms, scan pets for microchips, cashier, prepare forms, hand out treats, and more. They also assist with set up and break down of the clinic (tables, chairs, supply set-up, etc.). Several roles are great for beginners, so new volunteers are welcome.



We are looking for dedicated volunteers who can make a long-term (6 month +) commitment to our mobile clinic team. Clinics take place 2 Saturdays each month, and we ask volunteers to commit to one per month. Time commitment is typically 8 am to 1 pm. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and must have their own transportation. Training is on-the-job, so volunteers can get started right away.



We help low-income pet owners access basic wellness care for their pets by traveling to their neighborhoods. We serve thousands of pets each year at our mobile clinics! Learn more about mobile clinics and see upcoming dates.

SNKC is searching for dedicated volunteers for our Check-In Podium. Welcome our clients and their pets into our clinic, and hand out forms for them to complete. It's a fun, easy, and rewarding position!



Podium volunteers are one of the first interactions clients have in our clinic. The ideal person for this role is warm and friendly, and enjoys meeting new people. Some typing skills are needed to look up client accounts by last name or phone number in our database. No other data entry is required. Podium volunteers may also be asked to help with miscellaneous tasks such as folding laundry or prepping other clinic supplies while stationed at the podium.



We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a regular schedule. Shifts are available Mondays-Fridays at 8:30 am-12 pm and 12-3:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8:30 am-12 pm. We are especially in need of weekday afternoon and Saturday volunteers. This position is ideal for retirees and other individuals who have weekday availability.



Volunteers must be at least 14 years old (14-15 must be accompanied by an adult), and must be able to commit to at least 3 hours per month for 3 months.  Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.



 

We are seeking a Volunteer who would like to manage our bi-monthly Pet Food Pantry!  Though fully supported by our Outreach Team, this will be a large responsibility (though highly rewarding!).  If you enjoy creating your own hours, doing volunteer work from home and are a born leader who wants to make a big difference- this Volunteer position is for YOU!



Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Acquiring food donations


• Arranging pick up for food donations


• Managing our supply of buckets (used to store food)


• Managing clinic's food stock


• Day of coordination of food pantry 


• Processing & Filing of pet food pantry requests 

Schedule:  Pet Food pantry is held every other Monday from 2pm - 3pm.  All other tasks to be completed by volunteer can be self scheduled.

Do you love animals? Want to make a difference, but feel too busy? Do you need school or court-ordered community service hours? We can help!



SNKC  is looking for volunteers who have at least 3 hours of time to give each month, for a minimum of 3 months. That's it! Just 3 hours a month makes you an official SNKC volunteer. For many of these roles, training is on the job and you can begin right away, with no orientation needed (orientation must be completed at some point within your first 3 months as a volunteer). Learn more about volunteering with us.



Beginner-friendly roles include:

• Greeter: Help greet and guide clients to the right area during our busiest times of day at 7:30 am or 2:30 pm Tuesdays-Fridays (1.5 hour shifts) 


• Check-In Podium: Greet and check-in clients and their pets to our wellness clinic. Hand out forms and look up client account numbers in our computer database. 8:30 am and 12 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, and 8:30 am on Saturdays.


• Resource Maintenance: Help prep clinic tools and supplies like laundry, syringes, microchips, ecollars ("cones of shame"), pill bottles, donated pet care items, and more. 9 am and 12 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, and 9 am on Saturdays. We can flex this role to fit your schedule.


• Monday Clinic Assistant: We aren't open to the public on Mondays, so this is a great time to catch up on laundry, do special cleaning or organizing tasks, or help us out with administrative tasks. Schedule anytime between 9 am and 3 pm. Make your own hours! 


• Home Team: Complete resource items, search Craigslist for free pet supplies, and other tasks as needed. Volunteer from home on your own time! 

A little more training required:

• Data Entry: Take completed client forms and enter their info into the database. Typing skills and comfort navigating a computer required. 9 am and 12 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, and 9 am on Saturdays.


• Customer Service: Talk one-on-one with our clients to help them complete their form and figure out what services they need for their pet. Requires training in podium, data entry, and special shadowing and training in customer service. 9 am and 12 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, and 9 am on Saturdays. Must be 18 or older.

A little more than 3 hours:

• Kennel Attendant: Help keep the surgery clinic kennels clean as dogs go home after surgery, and help with general clean up and organization throughout the day, including help with closing cleaning duties. A great way to stay busy and see all the cute dogs in our kennel area. 1-5 pm Tuesdays-Fridays.  Must be 16 or older.


• Surgical Operative Support (SOS): Be a helping hand for our vet techs in the surgery clinic. Prep medications and surgical tools, and help with other tools and tasks as needed. 10 am-2 pm Tuesdays-Fridays. Additional training required. Must be 18 or older.

We are seeking volunteers to help in the morning at Surgery Check-in!  This is such a fun opportunity as you'll get to meet each pet arriving for their spay or neuter.  Lots of furry faces!



Duties include:

• Passing out & discussing paperwork with clients


• Labeling cat carriers before sending kitties back to surgery


• Direct clients to the front desk to complete the check-in process 

Shifts available:

• Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am - 9:00am


• Volunteers self schedule themselves and are asked to donate 3 hours per month to SNKC.

 

Job Description

The Development Coordinator (role) is an important component of the overall management of donor development  for the Kansas City Center for Inclusion (KCCI). The primary role is to deliver a high-impact donor program for KCCI.    The Development Coordinator is not a member of the Board of Directors, but may attend Board Meetings. The Development Coordinator is not a paid employee of the KCCI organization. The role is fully volunteer-based and estimated to be 4-6 hours per week.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Development Coordinator is responsible for managing information and databases, supporting donor engagement, communication, stewardship and retention strategies, producing fundraising data, and leading resource development projects and events.

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  Maintain a development calendar to manage key relationships

  
  


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  Develop an in-depth understanding of current trends, best practices and emerging technologies in fundraising, and apply that knowledge to KCCI development strategy

  
  


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  Lead donor engagement and retention projects

  
  


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  Support the production of donor publications, including brochures, newsletters, thank you letters, annual appeal, and press releases.

  
  


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  Prepare and distribute charitable tax receipts, thank you cards and stewardship follow up.

  
  


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  Coordinate donor database, and maintain notes on key relationships

  
  


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  Administration of the donor database (including data entry, queries and lists, tax receipting, data analysis and creating reports as required)

  
  


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  Responding to donor needs and inquiries, and maintaining regular communication with donors

  
  


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  Implement sponsorship recognition strategies

  
  


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  Maintain communication with existing and prospective corporate sponsors that encourages engagement and eventually, increased support

  
  


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  Plans and carries out cultivation and stewardship activities designed to convey the purpose, impact and needs of the organization clearly and effectively

  
  


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  Perform other related duties as required and directed

  
  


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  Responsible for continued efforts in the enhancement of the public image of KCCI and the KCCI Community Center.

  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

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  A personal motto of ethics, transparency, and high integrity.

  
  


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  Three or more years of nonprofit and fund development experience.

  
  


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  Solid, hands-on skills in analysis, decision-making, and reporting.

  
  


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  Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suites; ie, calendar, sheets, docs, contacts and email application.  

  
  


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  Experience working within LGBTQ+ communities highly desired

  
  

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Sometimes seemingly tedious tasks can have an immeasurable effect on the success of an organization, and this certainly rings true with data entry. The Liberty Hospital Foundation is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented volunteer to enter data into our donor database.
Major Job Responsibilities:

• Entering data from our daily, weekly, monthly reports in the computer system.
• Assist with the preparation of correspondences and mailings regarding Foundation programs.
• Keep track of received data and documents.
• Input collected data into an electronic spreadsheet and/ or donor database.
• Ensure that all data is entered accurately.
• Review all information entered and make corrections where necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all data entered.
• Perform other clerical duties as required.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Must have a keen eye and attention to detail.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and data processing.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• You must be available to work at our office during business hours.
• Background checks will be completed.

Contact: Please email foundation@libertyhospital.org

Candidate
College graduate with a communications degree; or a Junior, Senior or Master’s student majoring in communications or a related field
• Flexible schedule available
• Ongoing project guidance will be provided
 
Responsibilities
• Interview staff, volunteers, Board members, donors, and beneficiaries to summarize their stories of what the Foundation means to them. Summarize content for use in traditional news media pitches, blog posts, and social media posts targeting the communities served by the Liberty Hospital Foundation
• Draft press releases and/or local news media pitches
• Create social media content for fundraising events and/or programs
• Update and/or edit local media distribution lists
• Assistance in Departmental priorities as needed
• Maintain the highest confidentiality and ethical standards as it relates to communication with interviewees 

Skills Preferred
• Communications, marketing, graphic design, video production, photography or journalism background preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to complete projects independently
• Good time management skills; including meeting deadlines
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Liberty Hospital Foundation
 

Through the Northland Shepherd's Center Friendly Visitor and Respite Care programs you will help to provide social interaction and emotional companionship to an older adult. Our positions are located in southern Platte and Clay counties and offer flexibility to fit your needs. Respite care is non-medical supervision and companionship to a dependent adult (60+) who cannot be left home alone. This volunteer opportunity keeps our clients connected with the community and the outside world through conversation, reading, and other forms of interaction. This is the perfect opportunity for you if you have a positive, friendly attitude, can be sensitive to the needs of elderly people, and enjoy sharing company with others.

The JFS Food Pantry serves over 250 families each month in the greater Kansas City area. Donate your time by helping shop with food pantry recipients in the grocery shopping area of the food pantry or help deliver food to homebound clients. More information below:



Pantry shopper/stocker:

• Volunteers act as a “personal shopper” by going around with food pantry recipients and helping them shop for food (the pantry is set up like a small grocery store) and sorting and stocking the food pantry.


• Shifts are Tues/Thurs 9:30am-12pm & 1:30-4pm, second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-8pm and third Sunday of the month from 9:30 am-12pm & 1:30-4pm

Delivery Drivers:

• Deliver food to homebound clients on the third Sunday of the month


• Volunteers can pick up food packages any time between 10am-1pm       


• Volunteers deliver 3-5 packages and it usually takes 1-2 hours


• Requires background check, proof of insurance, copy of driver’s license

Application: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=859183264

Northland Shepherd's Center is looking for people to take older adults (60+) to and from medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery store, and other vital businesses as well as personal shopping in the southern Platte and Clay counties area. As a volunteer driver you must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record, valid car registration and proof of insurance. Must maintain your vehicle in good working condition and ensure seat belts are worn at all times. Volunteer must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and have a positive, friendly attitude. You can select rides that fit your schedule by using easy hands on software called Ride Scheduler via the web.

Our Mission: To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Coaches vs Cancer Season Tip-off is an American Cancer Society event where Kansas City corporate and community leaders come together alongside local head coaches to support our fight against cancer. Norm Stewart, former head coach of the University of Missouri's men's basketball program, cancer survivor, and member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, provided the vision and inspiration for the Coaches vs Cancer concept. This event is now a nationwide effort uniting coaches, fans, players, and communities across the country to fight cancer.

10 volunteers are needed, from 10:00am-4:00pm, on September 18, 2019, at the Kansas City Convention Center - Grand Ballroom, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City MO 64105.

Volunteers will assist in day-of event set-up, including but not limited to: lifting boxes 30 lbs or less, setting up displays, helping organize event items for guests, setting up the silent auction, inventory check, helping set up tables and centerpieces.
 

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG), hosts the Fall Family Festival each September in the Beanstalk Children's Garden, located at KCCG's Swope Park headquarters. This free family harvest celebration includes a wide range of activities such as face painting, horse riding, learning how to make peanut butter, learning about bugs, and many other great things! It is a great opportunity for volunteers to meet the families, individuals, and community members that KCCG serves. Volunteers will be helping with activities such as face painting, crafts, assisting with food preparation, general sales, and checking in guests. All of the activities will have instruction at their respective table. The activities at each station are pretty straight forward - so no worries if you are not an expert face painter or peanut butter artisan!  The only requirement is a friendly attitude and having fun!

Hundreds of people attend the event every year, and volunteers play a crucial role in making it a success. So we look forward to your help and support!

Volunteers will get a voucher for a free lunch during the event.

To view opportunities and sign up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054babaa2ca5fa7-fall1. 

There are many restaurants and grocery stores in the metro that are happy to share their leftovers with local non-profits...all that's missing is someone to pick up all that food! Help us keep our food pantry shelves stocked with these generous donations. We're looking for folks who are willing to do regularly scheduled pick-ups, at times that work for you.

STAND UP FOR G.I.R.L.s by taking Girl Scouts’ The Power of 52 Challenge. Give an average of 1 hour per week for 52 weeks in short-term volunteering for Girl Scouts. Give an extra hand during an Outreach Program troop meeting, assist with a Girl Scout event (check-in participants, facilitate an activity), help with camp improvements (paint, clear trails) or help with administrative projects. These are just a few of the ways you can get involved. Girl Scouts is a place to build and deepen friendships while making an incredible difference in the lives of girls (K-12^th grade). Click on the link to get started: https://www.gsksmo.org/content/gsksmo/en/for-volunteers/power-52.html

We are looking for an individual with the heart and expertise to help us advance our mission:  to provide financial assistance for children in need for hearing aids and assistive technology. If you have the desire to share your talents and help make a difference please contact us.  Hear 2 help is a local 501 ( c ) 3 non-for-profit that raises funds for hearing aids and grows awareness to the issues facing families & children who are deaf/hard of hearing.  We serve children, birth to 21, in Kansas as well as the greater KC metro area.   For more information please visit:  www.Hear2helpkc.org.  Thank you for Helping kids hear! 

Clay County Clothes Closet, an all-volunteer managed and operated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is seeking an experienced Grant Writer to assist the organization in securing foundation funding to support the clothing resource program which freely benefits impoverished Northland Community individuals referred by school districts and social service agencies.  Please respond with interest and inquiries via email at ccclothescloset@gmail.com or to Debbie Bigelow, Executive Director @ 816.216.0057.

You can help make Kansas City, Kan., a better place to live, work and play by serving as a CHWC outreach volunteer. We need friendly and outgoing people to help us spread the word about our programs and services at community events.

If you're looking for an opportunity to give back with a flexible schedule where you get to engage directly with people in the community, this is for you! Together, we can create more happy new homeowners in Wyandotte County.

Training provided.

JDRF One Walk has one goal: to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). We know you want to make a cure a reality too—and we can't wait for you to join us! 

When you participate in your local JDRF One Walk, the money you raise supports life–changing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone impacted by this disease. And, you'll have a great time doing it! That's because you'll walk with a committed community that is passionate about doing whatever it takes to help turn Type One into Type None. Click the link below to get involved today. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49abac29a5f85-2019

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle—and it's serious and stressful to manage. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D and there is currently no cure. But there is something you can do to help. Please register to walk with us today. We can't do it without you.

For more information, visit walk.jdrf.org/kansascity or email mobryan@jdrf.org or call 816.472.7997.

For more than 35 years, the Kansas City Community Kitchen (KCCK) been serving hot, nutritious meals to all who come with no questions asked. NourishKC believes that food is most basic human right - all of us need to eat and we all deserve food that nourishes our bodies and minds.

Twenty-five volunteers are needed weekdays from 10:30AM-2:30PM to help run the KCCK like a restaurant which feeds hundreds of neighbors daily. Volunteers help with greeting our neighbors, taking orders and serving guests, plating food, delivering drinks, bussing tables, washing dishes, and a little bit of clean-up.

Volunteers are also needed Monday-Friday morning, Monday and Thursday evenings, and Saturdays to help with meal prep which include chopping fresh produce.

Volunteers age 10-14 are welcome to participate with adult supervision. Closed-toed shoes and pants are required for safety reasons.

American Cancer Society's Mission: To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) is a family-friendly, noncompetitive 5k walk that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research and programming of the American Cancer Society.

We need 20+ volunteers on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Crown Center, 2405 Grand Blvd, Kansas City MO, from 6:30am-11:00am.

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks including cheering on walkers along the route, helping with registration, picking up trash left behind along the walk route, directing traffic/parking, kids activities, and more! There is a task for everyone with every ability level.

American Cancer Society's Mission: To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) is a family-friendly, noncompetitive 5k walk that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research and programming of the American Cancer Society.

We need 10 volunteers on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Crown Center, 2405 Grand Blvd, Kansas City MO, from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Volunteers will assist with event set-up, including but not limited to: moving tables/chairs, putting up banners, setting up displays in tents, stapling table covers to tables. And volunteers should be able to do some light lifting/unloading/moving of the event supplies.

American Cancer Society's Mission: To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

The kickoff breakfast is our annual kickoff to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) 5k walk. Sponsors, team leaders, suvivors and caregivers attend the is breakfast to learn more about MSABC, collect their fundraising materials, and learn from other MSABC participants.

We need ten (10) volunteers from 7:00am - 10:00am, Tuesday, August 27, to assist with directing parking at Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City MO 64129-1651. Volunteers should be able to stand for an extended period of time and be willing to be outdoors (rain or shine).

MLM's Minor Home Repair teams use their skills and energy to make homes safer and and create more dignified enevironments. Projects include handrails, doorbells, doors and door locks, porch repair, smoke detector installation, and minor electrical and plumbing. Ramp buidling is our teams' specialty! All skill levels welcome - you can learn as you work. Projects are scheduled on Tuesdays and on the last Saturday of every month. 

Are you ready to make an impact in the community?  Platte Senior Services needs volunteers to lead Seniors in group exercise classes here at our main campus at 11724 NW Plaza Circle Drive, Suite 700, Kansas City, MO.  Ideally this would be a Monday - Friday opportunity, but would consider an abbreviated schedule such as Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
We are not looking for a professional trainer, just someone who has a heart for Seniors and their well-being.  The exercise program is set up to include chair exercise, resistance bands and working with hand weights. All we need is a person to lead the group in daily exercise.

Ready to get moving and start changing lives?
 

The goal of Northland Therapeutic Riding Center is to improve the quality of life of persons with special needs, and create a sense of hope for the future. Therapeutic Riding uses equine-oriented activities to positively impact the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people of  all ages with special needs.  

Come out and learn about what we do and the ways you can get involved in serving our riders!
 

• Sidewalkers – Assist riders in the saddle by supporting them physically or assisting them cognitively. No horse riding or handling experience is needed, but you must be comfortable around horses. All new volunteers are generally started as sidewalkers, but may take on other tasks once they’ve become more familiar with our program.  

• Horse Leaders – Lead a horse for a rider during classes.  You must have some experience handling horses on the ground to be a horse leader. Additional training is required and provided.

• Horse Handlers – Grooming, tacking, and exercising horses before classes begin. You MUST have riding experience to serve as a horse handler. Additional training is required and provided.

• On-call Class Volunteers - We OFTEN need substitute side walkers and horse leaders for our regular class volunteers.  If for any reason they cannot make it to their scheduled time slot, we need volunteers who we can call as fill-ins.  This is a great option for those who want to come be involved but cannot make a regular weekly commitment.

• Fundraising - We are always in need of volunteers to help with the planning of NTRC's fundraising events such as Evening of Hope, Run so they can Ride 5K, Murder Mystery Dinner and more. We normally meet once a month, but this may be more around major events.

• Special Events - Outside of planning, we also need volunteers for occasional NTRC events such as our annual Horse Show, fall festivals, parades, etc.  We also rely on volunteers for office assistance, photography, and social media surrounding these special events.

• Volunteer Outreach - We need volunteers who can assist with outreach such as putting flyers around key areas, and help at informational booths.

 

Empowering Minds International, Inc. "EMI" an all volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization that seeks to provide mental health services to the marginalized in Kenya and also to support the operation of Agatha Amani House, a shelter in Kenya for women who are victims of sexual or domestic violence. We are looking for a volunteer who can help us set up our records in QuickBooks and generate monthly and annual financial reports. 

Advocacy In Motion, Inc. seeks to transform lives and cultivate independence through education, advocacy and employment training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.  We envision an inclusive community in which every person has opportunities to obtain meaningful employment and sustainable income commensurate with their desired level of independence.  We value programs and services focused on education, advocacy, employment and independence.



We are seeking volunteers for our monthly dances!  Dances are held of 4th Tuesday of each month (weather permitting) from 6:00PM-7:30PM.  We welcome 60-120 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ages 18+) to hit the dance floor and dance, dance, dance!  This activity provides social and recreational entertainment for diverse group of individuals with disabilities.  We are in need of volunteers (ages 18+) each month who want to decorate our dance space, hit the dance floor with our guests or help DJ the event.  

Position Title: Digital Literacy Instructor

Position Description:

Connecting For Good is looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to help us teach a range of digital literacy classes to residents of urban core communities who lack internet connection, home computers, and the knowledge of how to benefit from using them. These skilled volunteers help to teach existing classes and curricula, as well as developing new and creative courses to attract and motivate individuals to learn digital skills for improving their social and economic well-being.  Duties include learning, practicing, and teaching classes both at our two base centers of operation, as well as at remote non-profit and public housing facilities in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic computer, internet, and Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to work in a one on one/group setting

• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills

• Exhibits genuine enthusiasm and empathy working with both staff and clients in the nonprofit sector

• Flexible to work occasional evenings or during business hours

• Must pass Background Check

• Must be at least 18

• Must attend Orientation and Training session

Hours:                       

• Minimum of 2 hours per week for 6-8 weeks

• Weekday regular business hours;  or evenings

Benefits
Experience working in a non profit organization
Teaching Experience
Volunteer Recognition Events (ie, socials, certificates of appreciation, and thank you cards)

Reports to:           Volunteer Coordinator

Start Date:     ASAP

To Apply :       Apply at www.connectingforgood.org or email resume to: volunteer@connectingforgood.org

Avon does it with makeup.  Tupperware does it with plasticware.  What would happen if we approached backyard edible gardening with the same kind of zeal?  And only required seeds as payment?



Clement Waters Retreat is taking a new approach toward urban agriculture education.  As they cleared out trails at their first Kansas City project (Clement Forest at Jackson Ave. and Gregory Blvd.) some of the residents gave feedback about how much (or little) they garden for the purpose of growing food.  The nearby residents didn't seem to utilize the many resources at Kansas City Community Gardens, even though the bounty of help at KCCG headquarters was right down the street.  Consideration of this paradox of service got minds thinking about new ways to get people food gardening.



This spring, Clement Waters personnel are visiting homes for garden parties coordinated by the resident, with friends and family as guests, to discuss composting, bio-intensive companion planting, and seed saving for locally resilient varieties—all methods that reduce the costs of growing food.  Residents use free water, free fertilizer, zero pesticides, and zero herbicides.  That translates into truly no-cost food in the best cases.



In return for hosting the party and entering the growing experiment, the host family receives free site planning services, free garden layout mapping, free seedlings, and free direct-sown seeds.  Recipients of this service may give a donation if they feel it is appropriate, but the real payback happens with the fresh vegetables at harvest, and when 10% of what's planted is let to seed out and dry.  All of the varieties of food plant distributed are heirloom varieties, stable over multiple generations of seed saving and replanting.



If you are interested in helping with this effort by starting seeds on weekday evenings or helping with the streetside food garden at Clement Forest on Saturday mornings, please contact Joy Ellsworth, joy@clementwaters.org, or (816) 944-1491.  Thank you.

 

Job Description

The Volunteer Coordinator (role) is an important component of the overall management of the day-to-day operations of the Kansas City Center for Inclusion (KCCI) Community Center.

 

The Volunteer Coordinator is not a member of the Board of Directors, but may attend Board Meetings. The Volunteer Coordinator is not a paid employee of the KCCI organization. The role is fully volunteer-based.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Volunteer Coordinator has a specific scope of authority. That authority is limited to the day-to-day functions of the KCCI Community Center, specifically:

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  Acts as main point of contact 4-5 days per week.

  
  


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  Assist Executive Director in the management of volunteers. recruit and maintain a properly trained staff of volunteers, to include managing the onboarding, training, and interviewing of Center Ambassadors

  
  


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  Scheduling of Volunteers to staff the Community Center during business hours.

  
  


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  Act as Center Ambassador in case of absences.

  
  


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  Assist in managing large group volunteer events such as at the Renaissance Festival.

  
  


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  Maintain volunteer contact data.

  
  


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  Run volunteer training and/or team building once a quarter.

  
  


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  Serve as Administrator on Center Ambassador Group.

  
  


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  Responsible for fostering an environment of respect and inclusion at the KCCI Community Center.

  
  


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  Responsible for continued efforts in the enhancement of the public image of KCCI and the KCCI Community Center.

  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

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  A personal motto of ethics, transparency, and high integrity.

  
  


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  Three or more years of nonprofit experience.

  
  


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  Solid, hands-on skills in analysis, decision-making, and reporting.

  
  


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  Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, volunteer development, and task facilitation.

  
  


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  Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer.

  
  


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  Strong written and oral communication skills and,

  
  


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  Strong public speaking ability.

  
  

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Position Title: STEM Activities Instructor

Purpose: The purpose of the STEM Activities Instructor is to provide challenging projects and games to students K-12. This course is teaching oriented with students developing and exploring new opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in planned group activities
• Ability to work in a one on one/group setting
• Develop and supervise interactive games and activities

Qualifications:

• 16 & Older
• Basic knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• Flexibility, patience and ability to work with children

Support: Volunteers will receive an orientation and job-specific training. A background check will be required before start date.

 

Reports to: STEM Manager, Amber Bryant

Time Commitment: 6 weeks, 3 hours/week, 2PM – 5PM

Location: NE Wyandotte County Computer Center

                2006 North 3rd St

                Kansas City, KS 66101

 

For more information on how to get started please contact:

Kalvin Murphy

Volunteer Coordinator,

AmeriCorps VISTA

kalvin@connectingforgood.org

or 816-768-8823