The first step in becoming a volunteer is to attend a
Volunteer Orientation.


Depending on which volunteer
opportunities you choose, you may
need to go through additional training.


Volunteers receive many great rewards,
including meeting new people and
making a difference in our community.
 

Call or e-mail today for
further information.


www.LiteracyKC.org 

YEAR ROUND VOLUNTEER


There are several opportunities to volunteer for
the festival year round.

Staffing the Festival’s booth at the
Plaza Art Fair

Help with Fund raising events
Assist in mailings, compiling data and administrative support

The festival is eager to put your volunteer talents
to good use any time of the year.

Please let us know how you would like to help!


www.kcshakes.org/volunteer

Want to help create lasting change for those in Kansas City living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS?  Get Involved in SAVE, Inc. and be a part of the Power of Housing.

SAVE, Inc. provides a home for nearly 700 individuals and families living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. We are committed to empowering these men, women, and children so that they may lead healthy stable lives with personal dingity.
Please consider donating your time, energy, and spirit to SAVE, Inc. Your talents and efforts can help us provide the absolute best care and support possible for our residents - a true home environment.!

If you have any questions about Volunteering with SAVE, Inc., or are interested in Group Volunteering, please contact Sara Rowden at 816-531-8340 ext. 23.              www.saveinckc.org

 

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives?  You can - In just a few hours each week when you volunteer for The University of Kansas Hospital.
 
As the regions premier center for advanced medicine, the hospital treats patients with some of the most challenging and complex conditions. 
As a hospital volunteer, you'll get a firsthand look at leading-edge health care.  More important, you'll feel a real sense of satisfaction and pride as you help provide high quality care and exceptional service to our patients and their families. 

If you are interested in making a difference in people's lives, call our Volunteer Services coordinator at: (913) 588-6560

Cornerstones of Care

 is committed to responding to the unique needs of children and families across Missouri and Kansas .

By harnessing the strengths and specialty expertise of our multiple agencies, we offer a full continuum
of top-quality services, including community programs for at-risk families, outpatient and in-home services, residential treatment and
the only freestanding children’s psychiatric hospital located in
Johnson County , Kansas . 




  www.cornerstonesofcare.org

We Want You.

Interested in the art scene
Want to get involved, gain experience, and take part in the arts?
Become a volunteer! The Arts Council has special events, work-from-home opportunities,
long term projects, occasional one-time
projects, and group volunteering opportunities
(these make great team builders!). There is a volunteer opportunity to fit every
 interest and schedule.
www.artskc.org

Hillcrest is a privately funded non-
profit organization and thus depends on the support of
local churches. 

The following Volunteer Opportunities are available

Food Pantry Sponsor
Workday Sponsor
Budget Counselor
Life Skills Instructor
Walk for the Homeless
Basket Sponsor for Annual
Gayla and Auction
Adopt a family for Christmas
Birthday Sponsor
Facilities Sponsor
Plumber
HVAC Technician
Auto Mechanic
Electrician

Shawn Benson, Director
Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas
(816) 838-7443
sbenson@crn.org

www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org

 

Share you home Change the World
Host an exchange student
with YFU USA

Hosting is an enjoyable learning experience for the entire family. 
Hosting will forever change how your
family thinks about the world.
We are looking for families throughout
the heartland.  These students are of 
high school age from various countries.
The students bring their own spending
money and are covered by medical 
insurance.  Families need to be able to
share a loving and supportive family
life as well as provide for an additional
family member, including a seperate
bed, study area and three meals each
day.  Families should also be prepared
to share their community with their student.

To learn more visit us at
www.yfu-usa.org.

Just pick the student you would like to host, complete the on-line Host Family application or contact YFU directly 
at 866-493-8872

The Overland Park Arboretum
& Botanical Gardens

Consider spending part of your
leisure time volunteering at this
hidden jewel at 179th and Antioch
in southern Johnson County, KS.
It is a great place for people to get
back in touch with nature and
admire the beauty of numerous
flowers and water gardens.
Volunteer activity opportunities
include gardening, greenhouse
operations, prairie restoration,
greeting, tours, weddings, photo-
graphy, birding and special events
such as the Spring Plant Sale, Arts
for Kids and Holiday Luminary
Walk.
For Information, call the Volunteer
Coordinator
at 913-685-3604 or e-mail
volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org