Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Website Designer

We need your web designer skills and talents to help us update our exiting website to tell our story in a compelling and visual way.

Website design and content manager volunteer

Website designer and content manager volunteer needed as we rebrand and need talented individuals to assist with our website!

Camps For Kids Seeks Board Members

Camps For Kids, a nonprofit working to ensure that Kansas City-area children have the opportunity to attend summer camp regardless of disability or financial disadvantage, seeks passionate people to join their Board. Social media experience would be a plus, but not a prerequisite. Join us and help share the wonders of camp.

Individual Volunteer Opportunity: Become an Advocate at CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are appointed by the judges in each county to advocate for the best interests of a child in foster care. CASAs meet with the child or children on a regular basis, consult with professionals, including the foster care workers, attorneys, and schools, as well as gather information from family members and foster placements. CASAs spend an average of 10-12 hours per month on their assigned case.

Group Volunteer Opportunities: Support or Design-A-Drive

At CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, in-kind donations are crucial to providing children and families with the resources they need to thrive. One of the ways you and your group can help is by supporting or organizing a donation drive to support CASA’s mission.

CASA Event Committee Volunteer

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties is preparing for another unforgettable Hops & Barley event on November 7, 2025, and we’re looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to help bring it to life!

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.

Spirit Gala Committee - Cornerstones of Care

Join the Cornerstones of Care Spirit Gala Committee and help drive the impact of this year's Spirit Gala, which benefits programs that keep children safe and families together.

Volunteer with Cultivate KC

Cultivate KC offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities! Join us in strengthening our local food system. Together we can grow food, farms, and community!

Board Member

Since 1985, the Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City has dedicated itself to making dreams come true for critically or chronically ill children. As a 100 percent volunteer organization, granting dreams is our mission, smiling children are our vision. And in more than three decades, our devoted volunteers and generous business supporters have created thousands of smiles.

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

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.

Showroom Host/Stocker

Help families in need shop for home essentials

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

Volunteers Needed at the Folly Theater

Since the Folly reopened in 1981, the Grand Lady of Twelfth Street has relied on dedicated volunteers to give their time and keep her shining. Today the Folly hosts over 100 performances a year and the demand for volunteers, both in the theater and the office, is higher than ever. If you wish to share in the common love of music, our history, or just desire to give back to the community in a historically relevant way, we invite you to join our team!

Corporate Volunteer Opportunity

Fun and Easy Volunteer Opportunity for Corporate or Civic Groups!

Board Member

Healing House is seeking board members to be a part of the leadership team of our growing, high impact orgnization.

Long Term Volunteers Needed

Long term volunteering opportunity

Office Operations Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable volunteer with skills in marketing, fundraising, event planning, and IT to join our team. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, offering valuable exposure to multiple areas while contributing to our mission. Responsibilities will include providing administrative support, assisting in marketing initiatives, coordinating fundraising activities, and helping with basic IT needs.

Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown!

Spend a fun day with local students.

May 20th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown

Spend a fun day with local students.

May 21st - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown

Spend a fun day with local students.

May 28th - Help Students Run a City for the Day - Junior Achievement BizTown

Spend a fun day with local students.

Produce for the People

Kanbe’s Markets is on a mission to build a more inclusive food system in Kansas City by transforming food loss into food access. We achieve this through a distinctive business model that connects local food sources, supports small businesses, and uplifts communities one neighborhood at a time.

Hospital Hill Run benefitting Children's Mercy Kansas City

Support runners when they need it most and be part of this iconic Kansas City event that promotes health, fitness, and community spirit. Whether you're cheering on participants at an aid station, assisting runners at the finish line, or directing traffic as a course monitor, your time and effort will be truly appreciated. Join us in making this year's run an unforgettable day while connecting with fellow volunteers and celebrating the heart of Kansas City!

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.

Apply for the Kemper Museum Docent Program!

Are you someone who is passionate about contemporary art and connecting with people of all ages? Kemper Museum is currently recruiting a passionate group of art-enthusiasts to join our 2025 Volunteer Docent Program! No art experience is required to become a volunteer, just genuine interest in contemporary art and ideas, enthusiasm for making connections with others, and willingness to learn! Applications will be accepted through May 21, 2025. Training sessions will take place June-August 2025.

Urgent Call for Northland MLM Food Pantry Volunteers!

MLM Northland Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Make a Difference with MOCSA!

Through volunteering at MOCSA, you join a community of diverse individuals who are dedicated to ending sexual violence in our society. MOCSA has many opportunities for Volunteers interested in serving their community, including Hospital Advocacy, Crisis Line and Project Aware (Education).

Camp ChiMer

Camp ChiMer is for children ages 9 to 18 who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, or have had a kidney transplant. Here, campers will have the chance to participate in exciting activities, including swimming in our filtered pool.

Board Member for the Northland Symphony Orchestra- Fundraising Committee

The Northland Symphony orchestra is looking for board members with a passion for supporting the arts in Kansas City.

Northland Symphony Orchestra Association Board of Directors- Marketing Committee

The Northland Symphony orchestra is looking for board members with a passion for supporting the arts in Kansas City.

Board Member for the Northland Symphony Orchestra- Grants Committee

The Northland Symphony orchestra is looking for board members with a passion for supporting the arts in Kansas City.

Northland Symphony Orchestra Association Events Chair

Work with the arts community in the Northland to provide free, quality orchestra performances. We are seeking an events chair to help our fundraising efforts and organize our events.

Reading Coaches

Reach-Out and Read Kansas City

Green Team Workdays

Volunteer to help cleanup the trails. We meet every last Saturday of the month. Meet us at the park. Join our Green Team.

We need volunteers with minor home repairs skills.

Minor home repair volunteers needed.

2025 Green Team Workdays

Volunteer to pick up litter, remove honeysuckle and care for fruit trees.

Volunteer at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

We house the toy and doll collection of Mary Harris Francis and the fine-scale miniatures of Barbara Marshall. Located in the Historic Tureman mansion, the museum was founded in the early 1980s and has been brought to national prominence in recent years. Our professional staff is looking to collaborate with volunteers to provide a delightful and informative experience to museum-goers.

Museum Monitor

Monitor museum galleries and ensure a safe experience for visitors by enforcing Rabbit hOle rules and policies.

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.

Volunteer - The Science of Guinness World Records

Get involved with Union Station and the Kansas City community, and volunteer at The Science of Guinness World Records!

Support Women in Kansas City