Opportunities From: United Way of the Plains Volunteer Center

Come volunteer with Serve United at Botanica.

Volunteers will be helping the staff at Botanica by mapping bricks around the garden.

Reading Time: 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Delilah Crossette, dcrossette@usd259.net   

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 12:45 pm - 1:05 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Kristen Mott, kmott@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Help staff clean up the zoo after Zoobilee, our largest fundraising event, in order to open back up to the public by Noon! Clean up entails: picking up trash, moving remaining Pepsi products behind-the-scenes, taking down tents, stacking tables/chairs, and more.

Shift will be scheduled from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. However, most tasks are completed earlier and do not take up the entire time frame.

Reading Time: 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Traci Garcia, tgarcia@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Jessica Zubke, jzubke@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Courtney Dykes, c.dykes.ss@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Melinda McNown, mmcnown@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Lisa Smith, lsmith11@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Jessica Reichenberger, jreichenberger1@usd259.net 

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Britney Purdom, bpurdom@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Dedra Sinclair, dsinclair1@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Libby Tison, ltison@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 9:55 am - 10:15 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Becky Fargo, bfargo@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Aimee Hampel, ahampel@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: JoAnn Hermann, jhermann@pandokids.org

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Chanel Oller, coller1@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Meisha Jossie, mjossie@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 10:15 am - 10:35 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Larinda Banks, lbanks@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Shanna Holmes, sholmes@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 12:45 pm - 1:05 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Trisha Jones, tjones10@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 9:20 am - 9:40 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: David Larson, dlarson@pandokids.org

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 10:40 am - 11:00 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Aimee McCully, amccully@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 2:35 pm - 2:55 pm

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Amanda Andrews, aandrews2@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 9:50 am - 10:10 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Amari Beasley, abeasley2@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Reading Time: 11:00 am - 11:20 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: DeAnn Seems, dseems@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

Because of the great community support, Kidzcope is able to serve grieving children and families at no cost. Kidzcope provides healing and counseling services through the generosity of volunteers, donors and community partners.
Volunteer
Host: Greet families and make sure everything is in place for the night to run smooth and efficient.
Group Facilitator: Walk alongside a small group during weekly peer-counseling sessions. Facilitators are equipped to serve and lead through a one-day training course. No prior counseling experience is required.

Reading Time: 11:25 am - 11:45 am

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

School Coordinator: Amber Waterbury, awaterbury@usd259.net

Things to Note: This program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays throughout the school year. When registering for your Read to Succeed school please indicate what your preferred day of the week is, this information will be shared with the site coordinator.

A family-friendly, mini music festival for families with young children. The Family Jam Fest includes entertainers, musical acts, food trucks, and booths for local businesses and vendors. Fun for all ages!

This years event will be held on October 11th from 3pm-7pm at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater located at 1607 E Central Ave, Andover, KS 67002.

Volunteer are needed from 12 pm - 8 pm, various shifts are available.

Warm Hearts Coat Distribution Volunteers will help families select coats, organize/restock winter items and assist families with check out.  Spanish speaking volunteers needed.  Most positions involve walking and lifting.   Located at the Citadel Corps. 1739 Elpyco St.

Warm Hearts Coat Distribution Volunteers will help families select coats, organize/restock winter items and assist families with check out.  Spanish speaking volunteers needed. West Orchard Corps, 1910 S Everett St.

Please specify date and shift in note when signing up.

Join us for a fun seasonal activity! We will be preparing thousands of gifts as a part of our Angel Tree and Star of Hope programs! Weekday evening and weekend shifts available. Sign up on Better Impact to view available shifts.

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=969e7628-b99c-4890-a659-54c1a2704bd3&ApplicationFormNumber=1

Help us make the holiday brighter for thousands of local children as we distribute toys and gifts to thousands of families in need. This will involve standing, walking, lifting and bending for most positions. Limited seated positions available. 

Angel Tree and Star of Hope.

The location of this activity is TBD.

Warm Hearts Coat Distribution Volunteers will help families select coats, organize/restock winter items and assist families with check out.  Spanish speaking volunteers needed.  Most positions involve walking and lifting.   Located at 350 N Market. Volunteers sign in in the main lobby.

At One Heart Project, we partner volunteer mentors with justice-involved and at-risk youth to provide a healthy relationship that encourages youth to envision a brighter future.  Mentors meet weekly for 30 minutes to an hour throughout either a 3 month or 8 month cohort session.  Potential mentors will participate in training and coaching through One Heart Project.  Contact Bryce Fuhrmann for more information.

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is appointed by a judge to be an independent voice in court for an abused and/or neglected child.

A big part of an advocate's duty is to visit with the child at least once a month.  The appointed volunteer will work with the child or children until they are placed in loving permanent homes and the case is closed. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer offers a needed constant adult presence in their lives.

Most volunteer spend 5-10 hours a month volunteering.

30 hours of training will be provided, and background checks will be performed before being appointed.

Get more information at CASA or call our office at 316.866.2920.

Therapy pets encourage positive interaction and offer a calming atmosphere. Children learn care and ways to be safe around pets. Pets can stimulate a child's language and increase vocabulary, motivates a child in physical and occupational therapy and receives unconditional acceptance from therapy pets. Shot record of animal required.

Assist with weeding, gardening help, landscaping, playground cleanup, repairing toys, painting and other tasks as needed.

Do you have a connection to a local nursing home, hospice, assisted living facility, Meals on Wheels program, or senior center? We'd love your help spreading the word!

Letters Against Isolation is a volunteer-run nonprofit that coordinates volunteers to mail friendly, handwritten letters to seniors facing social isolation. We're hoping to extend our outreach in Kansas and create more opportunities for United Way of the Plains volunteers.

If you know a facility that might want to receive letters, please share this link:

www.lettersagainstisolation.com/care-homes

Please don't sign up on behalf of a location; a director or manager from the facility must complete the form. If you’re reaching out, only contact a facility you know personally—such as one you’ve volunteered with, worked at, or where a friend or relative lives.

You can also pass along our press release with more information.

If you're personally interested in writing letters, check out our United Way of the Plains volunteer listing.

Seniors are also welcome to join us as letter writers! If you—or someone you know—might enjoy writing to brighten another senior’s day, we’d love to have you as part of our community.

Thanks for helping us deliver more smiles to seniors’ mailboxes!

Help with parking lot clean up and some light tree trimming.

Data entry volunteers greet clients, take them through a client information form and enter completed forms into our database. Data entry volunteers must be comfortable with computers and willing to learn our database. This is a client facing position.

Food distribution volunteers pack food into bags, stock shelves, check clients in, and load client cars. Ability to bend, crouch, stand for extended periods of time and lift at least 10 lbs required. Volunteers in this position may work outside in all types of weather.

Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays

8:30 AM - Noon

4th Saturday of each month

9 AM – 12PM

Provide companionship, in-home care and/or respite care to homebound senior clients 60 years of age and older. Senior Companions earn a stipend by volunteering 15 - 40 hours per week. Provide in-home care such as light housekeeping (dusting, light meal preparation) and transportation to appointments. Provide social support.

Now is your time to shine. Take advantage of this flexible opportunity to share your gifts and mentor a young person.  Compeer is a national mentoring program sponsored by the Mental health Association of South Central Kansas that focuses on youth who are at-risk for or who are dealing with mental health issues. MHA has multiple opportunities available to serve as a mentor. Volunteers spend an hour a week with a child providing friendship and socialization while doing fun activities in the community. Our phone buddy program matches volunteers with youth via phone/text/email. Our lunch buddies program allows a volunteer to have lunch with their buddy once a week at the buddy's school. Our community program allows matches to take part in community activities. Wait no longer to make a positive change for you and the community. Apply today.

Help with watering, weeding, harvesting, and maintenance of our Urban Farm in partnership with ICT Farms. Produce grown in the garden supports our Recovery Home and on-site food pantry.

Interested? Sign-up to receive more details.

The garden is located to the south of the main building located at 350 N Market.

316-570-1172. Kyla.isaac@usc.salvationarmy.org.

We are looking for volunteers to assist at Botanica’s front desk and gift shop! These roles are perfect for anyone who enjoys engaging with visitors and helping create a welcoming experience at the gardens. Front desk volunteers assist with admissions, membership inquiries, and general guest information, while gift shop volunteers help with sales, stocking, and providing recommendations on unique garden-inspired merchandise.

Shifts are available seven days a week, with flexible four-hour time slots. You may sign up for as many as you’d like, but weekend availability is especially valuable as those tend to be our busiest days.

No prior experience is needed—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to learn! New volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow experienced team members before taking on shifts independently. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to have you be part of the Botanica community!

Special events, including Tulip Festival, Bootanica & Illuminations, feature hands on activities for all ages. Job assignments vary depending on the event. Duties may include greeting and counting visitors, selling memberships and admissions, supervising children's activities, patrolling the gardens, serving and preparing food, setting up and cleaning up.

Our disaster team, made up of community volunteers, provides care to individuals impacted by disasters. We also serve first responders and emergency workers. EDS volunteers can choose to respond to local, regional, national disasters, and even global disasters.

Training is required and provided for those who are interested in serving. Must be 18.

Sign-up or contact kyla.isaac@usc.salvationarmy.org for more information.

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and dedicated to creating WOW moments that inspire stewardship of animals? Tanganyika’s Docent Program is a year-round volunteer opportunity for teens and adults offering a flexible way to get involved at the Park. Docents can participate in various activities, including Animal Encounter Stations, Animal Care (for those 18 and older), office projects, and animal handling. Volunteers can request activities and programs that align with their interests and schedules, making it an ideal option for busy students and professionals.   

 We are looking for individuals with the following qualities:

What do I need to know about the docent program?

What are the rewards of becoming a docent?

We do have some program requirements. By completing the application, you agree to the following.

Apply at https://tanganyikawildlifeparkllc.easyapply.co

If you have any issues applying, please email Sydney, our Volunteer Coordinator, at Shufford@twpark.com for assistance.

As a volunteer at the West Orchard Food Pantry, you will assist clients as they receive food from our commodities and pantry programs. This requires walking with clients and lifting groceries. Volunteers will assist clients out to their vehicles to load their groceries.

Location: West Orchard Corps at 1910 S Everett St.

Shifts: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30-2:15pm.

Is this your first time helping? First, make sure you have signed up through Better Impact. Background checks are required for those completing court ordered hours.

As a volunteer at the Citadel Food Pantry, you will assist clients as they receive food from our commodities and pantry programs. This requires walking with clients and lifting groceries. Volunteers will assist clients out to their vehicles to load their groceries.

Location: Citadel Corps at 1739 Elpyco St.

Is this your first time helping? First, make sure you have signed up through Better Impact. When you arrive for your shift, you will report to the smaller metal building and may park in the main parking lot that has a fence around it. Background checks are required for those completing court ordered hours.

Greet visitors, answer phones, take orders for our Community Food Pantry, and assist with other general office tasks. Become familiar with the agency and provide information. We rely on the time and talent of people who share our call to serve the poor and those in need of help. Computer experience is appreciated but not required. This role could also provide backup to the Community Food Pantry if desired.

Dear Neighbor is open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. This volunteer role is a 2-4 hour shift once a week or once a month. We will gladly work around your schedule. 

For more information contact Jeremiah at jortiz@dearneighbor.org

Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.

Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for all visitors by assisting with cleaning, organizing supplies, and preparing the community center for daily activities and events. This is perfect for students, businesses, and groups. Shifts available during the day, evening, and Saturday's.

Tuesdays: 10am-11:30am

Naturally Crafty is a weekly craft time geared towards little learners ages 0-5! This is an opportunity for anyone wanting to work alongside kids with fun, easy-to-complete crafts while learning about nature. All volunteers must complete a volunteer interview and the necessary paperwork to begin. 

Tuesdays: 1pm-2:30pm

Our small but mighty Riparian Restorers team gathers to collect trash and debris from the banks and creeks inside Chisholm Creek Park! This is a great opportunity for anyone willing to get into some waders, get muddy, and get curious about what's found in the creek. The goal is to help encourage a healthy riparian zone and ecosystem while alleviating these areas of blockages and pollution.

All participants must complete a volunteer interview and sign the necessary waivers to begin work. This is a weather-dependent opportunity.

"Look beyond what is in front of you and see what could be". anonymous The Mental Health Association of South Central KS, is looking for outstanding individuals to become Compeer mentors. Compeer is a national mentoring program hosted by MHA that serves the needs of those dealing with mental health issues (or who have a guardian dealing with Mental health issues). Currently we are recruiting mentors for our Compeer Lunch Buddy program. Volunteers are trained in mentoring and mental health before they are matched with a student. Once matched, they spend at least one hour a week at the student's school during lunch/recess. Step up and provide a child with a positive role model, mentor, and caring friend; be a Lunch Buddy and make a difference for you and them. 

Brighten a Veteran's Day! The Dole VA is in need of Volunteers willing to take magazines, books and other hospitality items to patient waiting rooms and areas around the hospital.  Come in as little as twice a month for an hour or two and make a big difference. Volunteers bring reading materials, like newspapers, magazines, coffee and books to patients to make their hospital stay as pleasant as possible.

We currently need help for the Drone Light Festival!

Girls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. Learn more and sign up at www.girlsontherunks.org/coach

Spend a few hours a month building a lasting relationship with a child. Do all the activities you enjoy and share those experiences with someone who's waiting just for you. Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Couples and Family matches are accepted. A minimum one year commitment is asked.

Support the museum with day-to-day operations, camps and more. You have the opportunity to volunteer with public-facing support or behind the scenes. Choose roles that best suit your interests and talents. Various dates and times.

Follow this link to apply: Exploration Place Current Volunteer Opportunity Application

Help unload the food bank delivery at 1910 S Everett St. on alternating Tuesdays.

Sign up for available shifts after logging in or creating an account here: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/969e7628-b99c-4890-a659-54c1a2704bd3/1

ACS CAN Legislative Ambassador

Summary

Legislative Ambassadors are important members of ACS CAN’s volunteer team. Ambassadors work with staff and volunteer leaders in their state to establish personal, ongoing relationships with elected officials to advance policy change around cancer issues. They play an important role in making the fight against cancer a top priority with federal, state, and local elected officials.

Some of ACS CAN’s major campaigns include increasing funding for cancer research, prevention, and screening programs, passing laws to reduce the burden of tobacco, and building programs to address health disparities and improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer.  Our volunteers work in teams at the local level to build relationships with elected officials and share their stories.  Our highly organized volunteer program provides access to training, tools, and resources to amplify our voices and our impact.

Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:  1-5 hours per month

Volunteers are needed at least twice a month (30-40 minutes) in one of 60 middle or elementary schools beginning in September. Volunteers can play board games, shoot baskets, eat lunch, or just chat about things that are on the child's mind. All materials provided. A minimum one year commitment is asked. Minimum age is 18 and volunteer must be out of high school.

Must be experienced in Spanish medical terminolgy and be confident about interpreting in a cliniclal setting. Position conforms with HIPAA regulations.

Should be able to volunteer one session per month (3-4 hours) Clinic will conduct a background check.

Weekend meal providers donate, prepare, and serve meals for about 40 clients for lunch and dinner on the weekends. Great opportunity for families or church groups; commitment to one meal every two months appreciated.

Serving food to clients is not required and you may drop it off for shelter staff to serve.

Duties include keeping an inventory, mailings, maintaining database, setting up display of parenting information, keeping the library organized and stocked, providing assistance with the library newsletter and tracking client, program and outcomes data. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Rubberband and fill orders for child abuse prevention materials, count and tag pinwheels for child abuse prevention month, and mail fliers. Other various office tasks as needed.

We need medical scribes with experience to accompany our doctors as they consult with patients. They are provided with a Chrome notebook for the purpose. Must be over 18 and will require a background check and references. Sessions can vary.

Volunteers answer the 24-hour helpline by listening carefully, offering problem-solving ideas and referring callers to community resources that are best suited for their needs. Daytime calls are answered at the office (8am - 5pm) and evening calls are transferred to you through the answering service in your home. Flexible shifts and training provided. Work as little as four hours per month.

Ascension Via Christi - St Francis & St Joseph, is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve in its Surgery Waiting Room. The important role assists patients, families, physicians and staff. Morning & afternoon shifts are available. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at 268-5172.

Ascension Via Christi Flower & Gift Shop Volunteer.

Our Volunteers greet and assists customers with selections and suggests gift ideas. Operates cash register and helps with restocking shelves. 

Volunteer opportunities are available at the following locations:

Ascension Via Christi St Francis 929 N St Francis   4 hour shifts available  M-F 9:45a.m,-4:15p.m.

Ascension Via Christi St Joseph 3600 E Harry  Varied shifts available M-F 9:00a.m.-5:30p.m.

Ascension Via Christi St Teresa 14800 St Teresa St 5 hour shifts available M-F 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Criiter Tales is a fun, interactive story time on Wednesday mornings from 10am-10:30am. Volunteers choose nature-centered stories and activities to use for our littlest visitors ages 0-5. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get into early education or anyone who has retired from it! We welcome anyone 16 and older with a background check. All volunteers must interview with our on-site volunteer coordinator prior to beginning work with us. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a teen's life!

Volunteers will:

The program only requires a minimum 2 hour time commitment, 2 or 3 times during the year (you are welcome to participate more than that!)

To be a volunteer we require a 2 hour volunteer Orientation

Panels are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays with varying times, including evenings

Licensed medical volunteers are required to care for those in need. We will schedule patients per your schedule and provide medical support staff and interpreters as required.

If you're looking for a powerful opportunity to invest in kids' lives, become a YMCA Volunteer Coach! If you're committed to giving a couple hours a week and want to impact a child's life, we have an ongoing need for volunteers like you at our Andover, East, Eldorado, Farha Sport Center (Andover & South), Newton, North, Northwest, South and West YMCA. 

Coach/facilitate practices and games while providing a safe environment for youth to learn, grow and develop through various sports. Attend coaches meetings and related functions. Contact all team members and inform them of practice times and dates as well as pass out materials to parents when necessary. Maintain equipment and materials in an orderly and safe manner. Exhibit an positive and encouraging attitude.

Prior experience  is helpful as well as general knowledge of sport being coached. Must enjoy working with and relating to children at a particular skill and age level. Must be eager to instruct, motivate, and be a positive role model and fully support the YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy. Because the safety of our children and members is extremely important to us, the Y reserves the right to conduct background and reference checks on all volunteers.

Please contact the Sports Director at your local Y for more information or to apply! 

Monthly, on the 4th Saturday Night, 8-10pm: Late Night at South YMCA – Volunteers needed to supervise area High School students' FREE use of the YMCA facility. Roles include check-in, facility monitors, sports/fitness equipment check-out, and hospitality.

TO VOLUNTEER, complete our Volunteer Application at ymcawichita.org/volunteer and we will contact you as soon as it is processed.

Click here for more information about the program.

Questions? Contact Kasey at 776-8263

Monthly, on the 3rd Saturday Night, 8-10pm: Late Night at North YMCA – Volunteers needed to supervise area High School students' FREE use of the YMCA facility. Roles include check-in, facility monitors, sports/fitness equipment check-out, and hospitality.

TO VOLUNTEER, complete our Volunteer Application at ymcawichita.org/volunteer and we will contact you as soon as it is processed.

Click here for more information about the program.

Questions? Contact Ryan at 776-8306

Licensed nurses assist providers with outpatient needs. This includes the intake of the patient and follwing up with medications and test appointments.

“It is not how many years we live, but what we do with them.”  - Catherine Booth

Our Literacy Volunteers work with students of all ethnicities and ages to improve skills in math, reading, writing, digital literacy, and employment. Classes include students who are

Class times include afternoons and evenings at our El Dorado and Andover campuses as well as Wichita locations including the Butler Service Center in southeast Wichita, Workforce Center in northwest Wichita, and at the Evergreen Community Center.

Informational Meetings are scheduled to introduce our Volunteer Program and answer your questions. Meeting times can be scheduled via email or phone.

El Dorado Butler Campus: 901 S. Haverhill, 600 Building, Room 602

Andover Butler Campus: 715 E. 13th Ave., 5000 Building, Room 5213

Wichita Indochinese Center: 2502 E. Douglas Ave.

Provide meal service support during lunch at our Manufacturing facility in south Wichita. Volunteers will plate and serve meals through the kitchen window to employees and consumers during lunch breaks. 

Volunteer at our events held in or Wichita, KS usually in the month of August.  Volunteers will help with check in, silent/live auction, set up, clean up and many other opportunities the night of the event. 

Wish Granters are volunteers that meet with a wish kid and their family in pairs to help them determine their one true wish. Wish Granters get to know the wish child by asking them their favorite things, playing games and interacting with them to really understand the most important parts of their wish. Wish Granters are trained by Make-A-Wish staff to ensure they are comfortable and have everything they need to help make the child's wish come true.  The Wish Granters work with the Make-A-Wish staff to make the wish come true.  It is a very rewarding volunteer opportunity which will bring hope, strength and joy to these amazing kids. 

Help sort & process clothing, shoes and household items that have been donated by individuals and businesses. Distribute to areas needed or stored.

Volunteers need to fill out an application to volunteer at the URM. 

You can find current volunteer opportunities on our website, https://urmwichita.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

We have several opportunities to utilize volunteers with medical backgrounds--RN, Medical Assistant, Nurse's Aid, etc. 

Opportunities include:

IMPORTANT side note--If at all possible, please bring your own Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) as we have a minimal number of masks and gowns.  However, if you have some type of medical training and desire to volunteer, we’ll make sure you have the PPE you need to assist in the tasks that require it.  Also, any men who are ill are being quarantined.  

The Alzheimer's Association takes students from all different degrees. Ex: Social Work, Marketing, Public Health, ect. 

If you are interested in learning more on how you can have your practicum placement at the Alzheimer's Assocaition, please contact Breana Tucker at brtucker@alz.org. 

If any of these interest you, please reach out to Breana Tucker at brtucker@alz.org. 

We're currently seeking individuals who are interested in helping plan and coordinate the Wichita Walk to End Alzheimer's. A growing fundraising event focused on growing awareness and raising funds for Alzheimer's support, care, education and research. We will find the first survivor but we need your help in doing so. 

This years walk will be on Saturday, September 17th at Wichita State University. 9:00am 

https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/KS-CentralandWesternKansas?fr_id=15578&pg=entry

We are currently seeking individuals to help the Alzheimer's Association place personal calls to our constituents during this uncertain time. The health and safety of our participants and volunteers remain our drivers as we address the COVID-19 outbreak and as we continue to pursue our mission, today and in the longer term. Building relationships with our Team Captains, Sponsors and Champions is even more vital.

All volunteers willing to make calls will be provided scripts and contact information. 

Multiple events throughout the year need day of event volunteers for set up, tear down, working booths/activities, etc.  If you're interested in this role, we'll reach out with upcoming event opportunities.

Assist with planning and implementing, fundraising and educational events for the American Cancer Society. Information and tools are provided to all volunteers.  Event planning occurs all year long with multiple events in the county.

Special Event Volunteers will assist with multiple event position needs, depending on the event, such as:

Venue Rental Volunteers will assist with multiple event position needs, depending on the event, such as:

 http://kansasaviationmuseum.org/programs/volunteers/

Gift Shop Attendant

The Amelia's Landing Gift Shop at the Kansas Aviation Museum offers volunteer opportunities during the week and weekend. We provide training and materials to ensure that you will have a successful and enjoyable volunteer experience.

Our Amelia's Landing sells a variety of aviation themed items. Gift Shop attendants will assist with sales, stocking, and keeping the gift shop and lobby clean and attractive to our museum guests. 

This is the first point of contact for most of our guests so the gift shop attendants need to have strong customer service skills. Prior cashier skills are valued but we are happy to train if needed. 

If you would like to volunteer in the gift shop but do not want the responsibility of handling the register duties, we are happy to have your help in stocking shelves, folding museum brochures, assisting guests with questions about where the exhibits are in the museum, and light cleaning duties in the gift shop and lobby area. 

If you’re interested, please complete our volunteer form and let us know how you’d like to help.

http://kansasaviationmuseum.org/programs/volunteers/

Tour Guides aka Docents

Kansans truly value Kansas history, especially aviation history, and represent our largest group of visitors. But the museum also hosts visitors from all over the country and the world.

As a tour guide, you’ll meet some of the nicest people in the world, all interested in the story of Kansas aviation. They could be members of a local Scout troop, school children on a field trip, a family on vacation from another state, or executives from another country.

Since we opened in 1991, we’ve had visitors from all 50 states and from every country in the world. As a museum tour guide, you can be right there to meet these interesting folks, sharing the fascinating history of Kansas aviation and the story of our beautiful art deco building which is on the register of National Historical Buildings.

Education

Our education programs are possible because of volunteers who enjoy working with children. There are two types of education volunteers: those who help us keep the Lattner Learning Classroom, Boeing STEM Learning Hangar, and the Lattner Hanger fun places for the children to learn and play; and those who want to assist with tours when we host groups of children from kindergarten through high school.

The educational tour volunteers may help children find the right supplies to create with, show them how the simulator talks with the mock control tower, or even help them decide if they’d like to color or build. Our group volunteers will learn about the different activities within a school tour program and work with a group of students to help them learn principles of flight and engineering while they are here. You needn’t be an engineer to volunteer; though several of our volunteers are, we will train you and help you feel comfortable answering questions.

http://kansasaviationmuseum.org/programs/volunteers/

Catalog, identify and file books, periodicals, papers, pictures, etc. College students and retired adults encouraged to apply.