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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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Pricing Structure
Nonprofit and Business members can post volunteer opportunities and board positions for free.

Individual members and nonmembers can submit their opportunities for $25 per week.

*If you are posting an open board position, make sure to select Board of Directors as your Category. Consider using our board position description template to make sure you provide the right information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Food Partner Assistant

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.

Assist community food partners to ensure fresh food reaches our neighbors

Join the KC Jazz ALIVE Board of Directors

Now recruiting: KC Jazz ALIVE Board Members Love jazz and KC? Join us to advocate, elevate, and amplify the scene. Board meets five evenings per year (in person/Zoom); members make a personal annual gift and support fundraising and events like Spotlight: Charlie Parker. Tell us about your interests at kcjazzalive.org/get-involved.

Help advocate, elevate, and amplify the Kansas City jazz scene.

Become a Museum Engagement Volunteer!

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 Museum Engagement Volunteers! No art experience is required, just genuine interest in contemporary art and ideas, enthusiasm for making connections with others, and willingness to learn! Applications will be accepted through January 10, 2026. Interviews will happen December through early January.

Passionate about contemporary art and connecting with people of all ages? Become a Museum Engagement Volunteer!

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.

Kanbe's Markets Produce Sorting

Board Member - Waldo Area Business Association Board

Waldo Area Business Association is looking for people interested in joining the WABA Board

Volunteer Opportunity

Love books and art? Want to add smiles to your week? Looking to meet new people?

Scholarship Reviewer

https://salesforce.123formbuilder.com/form-6510816/scholarship-reviewer-application If you have any questions, email applicationhelp@reatjobskc.org Scholarship Reviewers evaluate application essays and recommendations each December – January and March – April for Great Jobs KC – KC Scholars Scholarship Program. Reviews are completed online, allowing volunteers to participate from anywhere.

Want to lend your support to our Scholars? Join us in making an impact across Kansas City!

Board of Directors

Your enthusiasm, creativity and commitment can help shape a healthier and more sustainable future for the planet we share. Platte Land Trust is seeking new members for our Board of Directors to achieve its vision of protecting land, natural resources, and open spaces in the northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas areas to benefit our local communities. This is a great way to have an immediate and long-lasting impact on your community while leveraging your talents, experience and passion.

What on Earth are you doing?

Join a Waldo Committee (Ambassadors, Marketing, Property and Security)

Committees meet monthly to discuss several different areas of operations in the Waldo Community. Currently, the Waldo Area Business Association operates the following committees: Ambassadors, Marketing, Property, and Security.

Volunteer Opportunity

Vice President (President Elect)

Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary in Liberty Missouri is seeking a Vice President to join its board. This person will be a central figure in the organization, acting as the second-in-command to the President. The VP will help manage finances, help lead fundraising efforts and build relationships within the community. The board meets six times per year. Past board experience desired, as well as a passion for nature, wildlife conservation, and outdoor education.

Join our upcoming training to become a Victim Advocate

Kanbe's Volunteer Engagement Committee

Members of this committee will act as champions for Kanbe’s Markets within their workplaces and professional circles—encouraging hands-on participation, planning engaging volunteer opportunities, and helping their companies and networks connect meaningfully to Kanbe’s mission.

Connect. Volunteer. Lead

Disclaimer
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