WHEN: Listen to announcements for meeting dates.
WHAT YOU DO: Collect recycling bins from around the school and process caps/bottles.
CONTACT: Mr. Hare in Room 514.BVHS Sport Managers
WHEN: Ongoing
WHAT YOU DO: Help manage Blue Valley athletic teams
CONTACT: Team coach before the season about getting involved.Blue Valley Wilderness Science Center
WHEN: Contact to set up a volunteering time.
WHERE: Located behind Blue River Elementary School and Blue Valley Middle.
WHAT YOU DO: Trail maintenance and garden work.
CONTACT: Contact Dee Wilson at 239-4399 to arrange work times
WEBSITE: wsc.bluevalleyk12.org/index.cfm
Christmas in October
WHEN: Certain weekends in October.
WHAT YOU DO: Provide home maintenance/rebuilding assistance to people in need. (Small group recommended to volunteer.)
CONTACT: Email [email protected] or visit the website.
WEBSITE: www.christmasinoctober.org/volunteer.asp
City Union Mission
WHEN: One-time/on-going service opportunities.
WHERE: 1100 E. 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
WHAT YOU DO: Provide assistance to homeless in Greater Kansas City Area through a range of volunteer opportunities.
CONTACT: Call (816)-474-9380 and visit the website to apply and see options.
WEBSITE: http://www.cityunionmission.org/get-involved/volunteer-center
Deanna Rose Farmstead
WHERE: 13800 Switzer
Overland Park, KS 66221
WHAT YOU DO: Visit guests, help kids fish in the pond, sell tickets, supervise tractor trail, help kids feed goats, supervise the schoolhouse, and gardening tasks.
CONTACT: Call (913)-897-2360 or visit the website.
WEBSITE: www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Farmstead-Volunteer-Opportunities
Harvesters
WHEN: Contact for dates and times.
WHERE: 3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129
WHAT YOU DO: Sort and repackage food/household supplies.
CONTACT: Paula Pratt at (816)-929-3000
WEBSITE: www.harvesters.org/givetime
Menorah Medical Center
WHEN: Contact for specific details and opportunities.
WHERE: 5721 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66209
CONTACT: Call (913)-498-6000 or visit their website.
WEBSITE: www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/
Operation Breakthrough
WHERE: 3039 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
WHAT YOU DO: Volunteers needed for a variety of activities. Could include: rocking babies, tutoring children, sharing hobbies, data entry and more.
CONTACT: Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Skaggs by calling (816)-329-5233 or emailing [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.operationbreakthrough.org/help_volunteer.php
Overland Park Arboretum
WHEN: Year-round volunteer opportunities.
WHERE: 8909 West 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66085
WHAT YOU DO: Volunteers needed to help maintain the parks and gardens. (Training session required.)
CONTACT: Visit their website for details on volunteer training dates.
WEBSITE: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Arboretum-Volunteer-Opportunities
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
WHEN: Contact for dates and times.
WHAT YOU DO: Various assignments.
CONTACT: Kerry Steffenson at (913)-541-5364
WEBSITE: www.oprmc.com/home
Phone Bank for Recycling Center
WHEN: Monday nights, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Bridging the Gap Office
435 Westport Road, #23
Kansas City, MO 64111
WHAT YOU DO: Make calls to volunteers to reschedule another shift. (Brief training required.)
CONTACT: Laura O’Brien at (816)-561-1061 ext. 109
WEBSITE: www.bridgingthegap.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities of KC
WHERE: 2502 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
WHAT YOU DO:Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks including house warming, house upkeep, etc.
CONTACT: Volunteer manager Megan Harding at [email protected] or (816)-842-8321.
WEBSITE: www.rmhkkc.org/volunteers/index.htm
The Salvation Army
WHERE: 3637 Broadway, Kansas City
WHAT YOU DO: Visit website to see current volunteer needs.
CONTACT: Metro volunteer director Lesley Green at (816)-968-0374
WEBSITE: www.salarmy-mokan.org
St. Mary’s Food Kitchen
WHEN: Contact to schedule a date and time.
WHERE: 645 Nebraska Ave.
Kansas City, KS
WHAT YOU DO: Prepare and serve food to homeless or less fortunate.
CONTACT: Call (913)-281-5638.
Theater for Young America
WHEN: Contact for performance dates and times.
WHAT YOU DO: Help with seating and distributing programs during performances.
CONTACT: Evan Gamsu at (913)-831-2131
WEBSITE: http://www.tya.org/index.htm
Turner House Children’s Clinic
WHAT YOU DO: Volunteers needed for cleaning and clerical tasks as assigned by volunteer supervisors. Turner House provides complete health care services for children.
CONTACT: Heather Russo at [email protected] or (913)-342-2552.
WEBSITE: www.thcckc.org
Wayside Waifs
WHEN: Contact for dates and times.
WHERE: 3901 Martha Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
WHAT YOU DO: Small animal care, bathing and grooming, dog walking, etc.
CONTACT: Volunteer coordinator Caroline Krueger at (816)-761-8151 ext. 331
