Volunteer Opportunities

ACS partners with organizations to develop mutually beatifical partnerships. By being a corporate champion, you will be utilizing your network of contacts professionally and personally to help open doors to create opportunities that support our mission.

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.

Volunteer at Camp Encourage and impact local youth on the autism spectrum.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are appointed by judges to support children in foster care. They meet regularly with their assigned child, consult with professionals, and gather information from families and placements, spending about 10–12 hours per month. General volunteers also help CASA through events, committees, and donation drives.

Seeking individuals passionate about dance in Kansas City!

Personal shoppers and Clothing intake volunteers needed in our FREE clothing boutique

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with our teen and adult social groups and also childcare for siblings of our little ones with Down syndrome. These sessions occur on Monday and Tuesday evenings and also Friday and Saturday mornings. We are able to offer so many supports and services because of our volunteers who offer their time, talent and their hearts!

Dock Team Volunteer Responsibilities: As a Dock Team volunteer, you will take an active role in loading moving trucks and vehicles with donated household goods and furnishings for our clients. You may also assist with accepting and unloading incoming donations. This position requires the ability to lift furniture and work outdoors in various weather conditions. Dock Team volunteers are essential to ensuring donated items reach the families who need them most.

As a member of the Upholstery Cleaning Team, you play a vital role in ensuring every family leaves with clean, comfortable furniture. Volunteers clean and refresh upholstered items such as sofas, chairs, and cushions, making them look and feel their best for our clients. This hands-on role is perfect for those who enjoy working behind the scenes, take pride in attention to detail, and want to help families create healthy, welcoming homes. Your work helps every client feel cared for.

As a member of the Dish Pack Team, you’ll use your creativity and attention to detail to curate charming, mismatched dish sets for our guests. Your role involves selecting, sorting, and assembling complete sets of plates, bowls, cups, and silverware from a variety of donated items, ensuring every family receives a unique and functional collection for their table.

As part of the Upholstery Repair Team, you will help restore and repair upholstered furniture to ensure every item is in excellent condition for our clients. Volunteers mend tears, replace fabric, fix cushions, and perform other repairs to sofas, chairs, and more. This role is ideal for those with a willingness to learn a new skill or those with sewing or upholstery skills who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in bringing new life to donated items.

As a volunteer in the Woodworking Department, you’ll help repair, restore, and refinish wooden furniture and household items to ensure they are sturdy, safe, and beautiful for our clients. Volunteers may fix broken legs, reinforce joints, sand surfaces, apply finishes, and complete minor assembly tasks. This hands-on role is perfect for those who have a willingness to learn a new skill or enjoy working with tools, have an eye for craftsmanship, and want to make a tangible difference.

As a member of the Sorting Team, you’ll help sort, organize, and clean small household items for our guests. Volunteers also inspect donations for needed repairs, restock showroom shelves, and create attractive seasonal displays. This role is a great way to make a direct impact, keep our showroom organized and welcoming, and work alongside a friendly and dedicated team. Your work brings comfort and warmth to every home we serve.

As a Sewing Team volunteer, you’ll help repair and repurpose donated bedding, linens, and cushions to provide a fresh start for our clients. Beginners are welcome and can assist by cutting fabric or completing simple projects like placemats and pillowcases, while more experienced sewers can tackle advanced tasks such as refitting sheets or reupholstering furniture. This creative, hands-on role is perfect for those who enjoy sewing, want to learn new skills, and love making a tangible difference.

As part of the Merchandising Team, you’ll use your keen eye for detail and trauma-informed mindset to thoughtfully stock and arrange household items on our showroom shelves. Your goal is to create an inviting, accessible, and dignified shopping experience for every guest, taking care to consider the needs and backgrounds of families who may be starting over after difficult circumstances. This role is perfect for those who want to combine creativity and compassion.

Friends of Johnson County Library is recruiting two new Board members with expertise in nonprofit finance and grassroots community advocacy.

Do you like welcoming people from all over the world and being a part of a bustling environment? Support JVS and welcome clients by volunteering at the front desk over the lunch hour. Front desk volunteers fill in for staff during routine lunch breaks or scheduled time away. Be a welcoming “first impression” by greeting guests and escorting them to the waiting room.

Unlike many volunteer opportunities, at Junior Achievement BizTown you'll see your impact happen in real time. You'll witness students gaining confidence, solving problems, embracing leadership roles, and discovering strengths they never knew they had.

Unlike many volunteer opportunities, at Junior Achievement BizTown you'll see your impact happen in real time. You'll witness students gaining confidence, solving problems, embracing leadership roles, and discovering strengths they never knew they had.

Unlike many volunteer opportunities, at Junior Achievement BizTown you'll see your impact happen in real time. You'll witness students gaining confidence, solving problems, embracing leadership roles, and discovering strengths they never knew they had.

Unlike many volunteer opportunities, at Junior Achievement BizTown you'll see your impact happen in real time. You'll witness students gaining confidence, solving problems, embracing leadership roles, and discovering strengths they never knew they had.

Each day more than 10 Community Food Partners pick up rescued produce from Kanbe's to bring back to their organizations and serve members of the Kansas City community. This opportunity is a great way to work face to face with those feeding our neighbors! We are looking for individuals to join us daily in assisting our operations team in preparing food pallets and loading Community Food Partners vehicles out of our warehouse space.

Rescue and redirect fresh food out into our local community and food system that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. Up to 40% of food grown for people doesn't make the last mile. Join Kanbe's Markets in turning food loss into food access for Kansas City.

Volunteers help KC Mothers in Charge stay connected with families impacted by homicide through follow-up phone calls and community outreach events. Your support helps ensure families know they are not forgotten and that help remains available.

Join the Lazarus Ministries KC volunteer team and help make a lasting impact in our community. Through our Food as Medicine initiative, volunteers help prepare and serve nutritious meals, welcome guests with dignity, and support programs that nourish both body and spirit. Whether you volunteer individually or with a group, your time can help change lives—one meal, one smile, and one act of kindness at a time.

Help guests shop in our free Boutique. Access to clothing, hygiene products, shoes, and essential household items that support physical health, dignity, and daily functioning.

MOCSA exists to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and to prevent sexual violence in our community. MOCSA Volunteers help make our mission possible by helping in the hospital, over the phone, and in the classroom.

The Northland Symphony Orchestra Association is looking to add to our grant committee. We enriches our community through free, high-quality orchestral performances that unite professional and community musicians, while also providing educational opportunities for all.

Join the board of Pets for Life, Inc. a local animal assisted therapy program to help the organization continue its growth in the Kansas City area. We serve all population and all ages bringing comfort, healing and joy to those in need through the human-animal bond. A recent focus on mental health has created a demand for our animal visits in addition to those in hospitals, skilled care facilities, schools, libraries, shelter, etc.

Seton Center's programs include Dental Services, Food Pantry, Thrift Store, Emergency Assistance, Senior Buddies, Back to School, Christmas Sharing, and Health Fair.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us on Saturday, October 31st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for our annual Hope Fall Fest Celebration.

As a volunteer, you’ll jump right into the fun by playing games, joining activities, helping with lessons, serving alongside students and simply being a positive presence. You don’t need any special skills. Just come ready to engage, encourage, listen and have fun!

Volunteers will engage with and support youth through activities, lessons, and recreation. They will also assist with serving food, cleanup, and other support tasks, while supporting the youth team in whatever ways are needed.

A new national center for the children's book coming to Kansas City in 2020

If you’re new to volunteering at The Sewing Labs, please attend a First-Time Volunteer Orientation before signing up. Opportunities include organizing donations, office support, quilting, testing or maintaining sewing machines, and sewing community outreach kits. Sewists create activity bags, walker bags, pillowcases, and navigation bags for local partners.

Volunteer as a Course Monitor at the 2026 Garmin Kansas City Marathon on October 17. Groups of 10+ can earn $20 per volunteer as a fundraiser, while volunteers receive a free event T-shirt and service hours.

Serve on the board of a youth development organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We work with young men 12-18 living in high risk metropolitan areas helping them achieve and maintain passing grades in middle and high school; conflict resolution; mentoring; career opportunities . We are looking for members with expertise in Development/Fundraising, Finance and Legal. Board meets six times a year on the third Monday of the month. Three year terms with a maximum of two terms.