| | | Community Volunteer Opportunities
The beliefs and practices of the following organizations do not necessarily represent Young Professionals of Wichita.
- USATF National Junior Olympics Championship - July 26-31 - We need your Help!
After nearly 18 months of preparations, the USATF Junior Olympics will arrive in Wichita at the end of July. This event has been one of the biggest undertakings in the history of the Sports Commission. At this point in time, one of our biggest concerns we are working on is lining up volunteers for the week. I’d like to ask you to please share the following link with your employees and civic organizations you belong to. Volunteers do not need to have track and field experience/knowledge. This event will have a huge economic impact on the area, and we need the community’s help in making this a fantastic experience for the participants.
USATF Junior Olympics Volunteer Information - http://www.usatf.org/events/2011/USATFJuniorOlympicTFChampionships/VolunteerApp.pdf
- American Diabetes Association is looking for event planners to help plan some of our events. We have a Walk, Bicycle Ride and Motorcycle Ride. Job descriptions vary as to what committee positions are open. Positions include day of event coordinator, activity coordinator, publicity chair, sponsorship chair, volunteer recruitment chair and many more! Helping the ADA is rewarding in itself-- you will be helping us inch closer to finding a cure! We also fund programs like summer camp for kids, health fairs, and promote awareness and education There are great people already involved with our organization that you will connect with as well. T-shirts and volunteer recognition are given at certain events.
American Diabetes Association exists to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes.
They are located at:
837 S. Hillside
Wichita KS 67211
Time requirements: 5-7 hours a month. Bi monthly committee meetings and attendance at the event.
For more information contact:
Sarah Beth Webb
swebb@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org
316-684-6091
- Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers for their Community-Based Mentoring: Volunteers commit to do an activity 3 to 4 times each month with their Little. We help match you according to your interests and you share what you like to do with a child who needs a caring role model. In addition to making a difference in the life of a child, volunteers will also gain community involvement and opportunities to network with other volunteers. Discounts are given through area businesses for BBBS matches and activities are planned throughout the year for volunteers.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at-risk and living in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.
They are located at:
310 E 2nd St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: 2-3 hours a week, 3-4 times a month.
For more information contact:
Sharon Erwin
volunteer@ksbbbs.org
www.ksbbbs.org
316-263-3300
- Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers for their Plus Match: Volunteers have the flexibility to see their Little either at school or out in the community weekly. It's great for volunteers who want to meet their Little at school typically, but occasionally spend time together out in the community. In addition to making a difference in the life of a child, volunteers will also gain community involvement and opportunities to network with other volunteers. Discounts are given through area businesses for BBBS matches and activities are planned throughout the year for volunteers.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at-risk and living in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.
They are located at:
310 E 2nd St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: 1-2 hours each week.
For more information contact:
Sharon Erwin
volunteer@ksbbbs.org
www.ksbbbs.org
316-263-3300
- Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers for their School-Based Mentoring: Volunteers spend one lunch each week at their Little's school. Mentors can help with schoolwork, play games or just listen. In addition to making a difference in the life of a child, volunteers will also gain community involvement and opportunities to network with other volunteers. Discounts are given through area businesses for BBBS matches and activities are planned throughout the year for volunteers.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters helps boys and girls, most of whom are considered at-risk and living in single-parent homes, achieve their full potential through long term personal relationships with carefully screened and caring volunteers.
They are located at:
310 E 2nd St
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: One hour each week.
For more information contact:
Sharon Erwin
volunteer@ksbbbs.org
www.ksbbbs.org
316-263-3300
- The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas need volunteers to tutor, mentor and interact with the kids including the following: Tutoring in specific subjects (math, reading, science, etc) mentoring (college prep & life issues), chess instructors, coaches (basketball, soccer, football, etc), computer graphics, health awareness and special events. All volunteers must complete an application and background check.
Volunteers supplement the efforts of professional staff in providing a unique experience to all members; assist in the organization of people and resources to support members, parents and staff; provide outreach to the community; and work with staff to increase the efficiency of the organization.
Boys & Girls Clubs nurture young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, competence, power and influence, and usefulness.
They are located at:
2400 N Opportunity Dr.
Wichita KS 67219
Time requirements: Varies by position
For more information contact:
Jeff Jacobs
deaconjacobs@bgcsck.org
www.bgcsck.org
(316)201-1890
- Child Start, Inc. is looking for YPs to become a member of their Board of Directors.
Serving on their board gives you the opportunity to help shape this organization's future & work with people with different skill sets but similar commitments; insight into the community; improve children's success in school & life. Marketing and Info technology skills required.
Child Start, Inc.’s mission is to provide comprehensive early childhood services & support so children enter school ready to learn.
They are located at:
1069 S. Glendale
Wichita, KS 67218
Time requirements: 2-3 hours per month
For more information contact:
Teresa Rupp
trupp@childstart.org
www.childstart.org
316-682-1853, ext. 254
- Communities In Schools needs volunteers for the following positions:
Job Shadow - Students invited to work place to learn about careers and professional behavior.
Guest speaker - visit a classroom to give a presentation about careers or your topic of interest.
Mentor - have lunch with a student once a week, offering friendship and guidance. Schools have volunteer recognition and businesses will be featured in CIS newsletter. As a volunteer you will gain the satisfaction of helping to prepare their future employees while helping shape students' lives.
Communities in Schools is the number 1 dropout prevention organization in the US. They help students succeed in school and prepare for life.
They are located at:
office: 412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Have 24 school sites in Sedg. Co.
Time requirements: Can be a one-time event or a weekly commitment of an hour.
For more information contact:
Carol Rupe
crupe@ciswichita.org
www.ciswichita.org
316-973-5117
- Compeer Mentoring - Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas is looking for volunteers to be a friend to a child or an adult receiving mental health services or an at risk child with an incarcerated parent. Spend time together in the community or at a child's school during lunch. Training provided. Volunteers must be interviewed, pre-screened, and trained by Compeer staff.
Volunteering in this program gets you program discounts in the community. When mentoring youth ages 14+ and adults, recreation activities are paid for. You also get the opportunity to simply be a friend to someone who will benefit from a caring, consistent and accepting person in their life. Learn about MHA and Compeer services and opportunities. Excellent staff support throughout the match. Making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Their mission is to empower and assist youth, families and adults in our community to achieve optimal mental health and wellness through education, advocacy and service.
They are located at:
555 N. Woodlawn
Ste. 3105
Wichita, KS 67208
Time requirement: 1 - 2 hours per week with a one year "friendship contract" for community based matches; 1 hr per week for Lunch Buddies matches; varies for special events
For more information contact:
Patty Gnefkow
pgnefkow@mhasck.org
www.mhasck.org
316-685-1821 ext. 497
- Venture House/Episcopal Social Services is looking for volunteers for their Family Group Conferencing program. The Family Group Conferencing volunteers facilitate face-to-face one time meetings involving juvenile offenders and their victim(s). Free training is provided. Plus you can gain Continuing Ed Credits of 16 hrs. Learn a new skill in facilitating or get trained to master the facilitating skill you already have. You can use the facilitating skill at church, home, school and many more places. The program is based on the Balanced and Restorative Justice model. All youth referrals are received from the Office of the District Attorney, Juvenile Division.
All volunteers must be 21 years of age and submit to a KBI background check.
They are located at:
401 N. Emporia
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements:
Flexible hours - volunteer at your convenience & Limited time commitment - one conference per month
For more information contact:
Margarita LaFarelle Hunt, Director
fgc@esswichita.org
http://www.esswichita.org/fgc.htm
316-269-4160 ext. 124
- Venture House/Episcopal Social Services is looking for volunteers for their Teen Intervention Program. TIP is a juvenile delinquency program serving offenders and at-risk youth 12-17 years of age. The program teaches "Thinking For a Change" curriculum, which is a nationally recognized, cognitive behavioral curriculum developed by the National Institute of Corrections. Volunteers manage gruops, and teach the skills of each program component and assist offendors through group activities. All volunteers must be 21 years of age and submit to a KBI background check.
They are located at:
401 N. Emporia
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements:
2 Hours a week for 10 weeks, either Monday or Thursday evenings 6-8pm
For more information contact:
Carilyn West, Director
tip@ess.kscoxmail.com
http://www.esswichita.org
316-269-4160
- Venture House/Episcopal Social Services is looking for volunteers for their Aggression Replacement Training Anger Management, their Food Outreach Program, and their Representative Payee program. The Agression Replacement Training targets juvenile offenders and aggressive youth ages 12-17. It is an 8 week training session. The Food Outreach serces lunch to those in need Monday through Fridays. The Representative Payee Program helps those that need a representative to manager their social security benefits and disability income. The program serves 250 clients in Wichita, Arkansas City and Winfield.
They are located at:
401 N. Emporia
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements:
Varies
For more information contact:
Lillian Gattis
volunteeress@esswichita.org
http://www.esswichita.org
316-269-4160
- Exploration Place is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:
-Volunteer Docent in general exhibits: flight, kansas, and castle area.
-Volunteer Docent in Special exhibits.
-Education Volunteer to assist with school groups and summer camps.
-Birthday Party Volunteer to assist with birthday parties (held on Saturday and Sundays).
Exploration Place exists to inspire a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experience. By volunteering for them you will have An opportunity to support and work with the community and encourage curiosity and exploration in science. There is an Annual Volunteer Appreciate Banquet and other incentives based on hours served.
They are located at:
300 N McLean Blvd.
Wichita KS 67203
Time requirements are dependant upon the volunteer position.
For more information contact:
Traci Kallhoff
tkallhoff@exploration.org
www.exploration.org
316-266-4205
- Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland needs adult volunteers from all walks of life to assist with anything from strategic marketing to working with troops. Most positions involve management of groups of either girls or adults. Adult volunteers develop and enhance leadership, conflict resolution, management, accounting, training, organizational and marketing skills while mentoring future leaders in the same areas. Great resume booster! Volunteers are recognized by the council on an annual basis at an awards ceremony. Other incentives include making a difference in the life of a girl. Some positions require a background check. Aside from the obvious benefits of mentoring the leaders of tomorrow, as an adult volunteer you will experience personal growth as you sharpen your professional skills. To learn more, please attend a short informational meeting held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Girl Scout office.
Youth Mentoring and Leadership Development Organization Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
They are located at:
360 Lexington
Wichita, KS 67218
(Kellogg and Edgemoor)
Time requirements: As little or as much as you would like. You can volunteer to help with a one-time event or commit to a troop for a year. We have opportunities to fit any schedule!
For more information contact:
Ginger Durall
gdurall@kansasgirlscouts.org
www.kansasgirlscouts.org
316-684-6531 ext. 540
- The GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program-Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. is looking for volunteers! Volunteer mentors are strong of strong moral character, dependable,and believe in opportunities for youth. GoodGuides mentors are good listeners, encouraging, supportive, flexible, patient, tolerant, and respectful of individual differences. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about youth in this community, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. GoodGuides mentors can mentor youth in a one-on-one relationship, or can engage in group mentoring with small groups of young people (5 or less). Younger mentors may serve as peer mentors who can demonstrate how positive choices result in opportunities and the realization of dreams.
Adult mentors must be 21, attend orientation, a pre-service training and must complete an extensive backgroung check prior to service. Peer mentors must be at least 16 years old and also attend pre-service training, but are not required complete background check.
Through volunteering in this program, volunteers receive access to the services and resources of Goodwill, mentor portfolios, free admittance to various activities and events in the community, and assistance in supporting youth, such as transportation costs. YP's will gain satisfaction of having impacted the life of another, personal fulfillment by making a difference for a youth in need, satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress and acheive goals, personal growth through training sessions and group activities, access to the services and resources of Goodwill, and personal ongoing support and supervision to help the match succeed.
The GoodGuides Program seeks to engage peer and adult volunteers in committed supportive relationships with youth ages 12-17, who are considered at risk for delinquency. In addition to mentoring, GoodGuides fosters career awareness, positive youth development and family strengthening to increase the youth chances for self-suffiency. Our mission is "To empower youth to make positive choices that will enable them maximize their current and future potential.
They are located at:
1220 E. 1st Street
Wichita, KS 67214
Time requirements: Our time commitment is 4 hours a month, for at least 1 year.
For more information contact:
Deidre Edwards
dedwards@goodwillks.org
www.goodwillks.org
316-267-1155
- High Touch Inc. is looking for volunteers to help the with Special Olympics State Softball Tournament; about 100 volunteers are needed over the course of a 3-day event. Some positions will require a good understanding of the game (umpires and
scorekeepers) other positions require no skill set. All volunteers will receive recognition at the event and a volunteer t-shirt.
High Touch is committed to providing the best technology, products and services to exceed our clients' expectations; offering meaningful and rewarding careers for our employees, and enriching our community...every day.
They are located at:
110 S Main, Ste 600
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: The event begins as early as 6:00 am on Saturday July 30 and goes through to 10 pm. On Sunday it is from 8 - 1 pm. Most people work a 2 - 4 hour shift.
For more information contact:
Tracy Lucas
tracyl@hightouchinc.com
www.hightouchinc.com
316-832-1611
- Junior Achievement is looking for volunteers to teach their programs in schools. Volunteers get to make a different in a child's life. What they are bringing to these schools is something that is not taught in the schools today, the teachers are excited about Junior Achievement. Through volunteering for Junior Achievement volunteers get a sense of hope for the future of our community and the lives of these children.
Junior Achievement exists to provide young people with practical economic education and experience in the enterprise system.
They are located at:
4031 East Harry Street
Wichita, KS 67218
Time requirements: 5 visits in the classroom for 30-45 minutes.
For more information contact:
Marci Werne
marci@kansasja.org
www.ja.org
316-267-2248
- The Kansas African American Museum needs volunteers to greet museum visitors, monitor display areas, answer basic questions during regular open hours, greet visitors, tally visitor numbers, collect admission, monitor visitors in the display areas, answer basic questions about museum & displays. Volunteers must have excellent interpersonal communications skillsAbility to work with minimal supervision, the ability to be flexible in accepting assignments and must support the mission of The Kansas African American Museum. Giving is Also Receiving. When you volunteer, you give your time, energy, skills and talents. You give to your family and friends, to your neighbors, to your community. Sometimes, you are giving to people you don’t know, to people hundreds of miles away. Giving is one of the reasons why people volunteer. Their contributions to others and to their communities bring them feelings of self-fulfillment and the knowledge that they have made a difference.Volunteering is also a way of “giving back.” It’s a way of recognizing countless others who, in big ways and small, have made life around them richer and better through their donations of time and effort.But there is more to volunteering than giving. As a volunteer, you also receive! You reap personal benefits and enhance your personal growth: * Discover Your Strengths and Talents You may discover hidden strengths and talents when you volunteer. * Heighten Your Social Awareness You’ll learn to appreciate and work with people's differences as a volunteer. * Gain Self Confidence A great advantage of volunteering is getting to practice adjusting to new situations, people and experiences. * Build a Sense of Independence Volunteering empowers you. * Expand Your Social Circle. * Students Can Learn Through Service Service-learning refers to "helping" activities undertaken by students as part of the regular school curriculum. Service-learning offers young people opportunities to try new tasks and to take on new roles. * Enjoy Better Health! Volunteering can give your mind, soul, heart, and body a real boost!
The mission of the Kansas African American Museum is to tell the stories of the African American experience in Kansas in order to educate the past and inspire a hope for the future.
They are located at:
601 N Water
Wichita, KS 67203
Time requirements:
10am - 3pm
For more information contact:
James Barfield or Carole Branda
James.Barfield@tkaamuseum.org
http://tkaamuseum.org
(316)262-7651
- Kansas Humane Society is looking for Youth Education Volunteers: people who want to have fun with kids while interacting with animals and learning lessons about animal safety, pet responsibility, teaching compassion and empathy toward all living creatures.
Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application and attend an Orientation. All applications must be submitted to Bonnie Harrell, the Director of Youth Education. Additional training is available if you desire to handle animals. Besides having fun, hanging out with cool kids, and loving on some cutie animals, all volunteers who sign up for the minimum commitment of one week will receive a KS Humane Society Critter Camp t-shirt.
Teaching kids the importance of being humane, environmentally conscious citizens is a worthwhile and rewarding task. This is often the first experience for many children to see volunteering or to see others giving of their own time to a charity. They learn that even the most humble of gestures will make a huge difference in their community.
The Kansas Humane Society is Wichita's largest privately-funded, non-profit animal shelter organization: featuring pets for adoption, dog training classes, spay/neuter services, humane education, programs for kids, volunteer & foster opportunities, and a variety of fundraising programs.The mission of the KS Humane Society is to set the standard in care and adoption services for pets while educating the community in the ethical and responsible treatment of ompanion animals.
They are located at:
3313 N. Hillside
Wichita KS 67219
Time requirements:
Summer Critter Camp will be happening in 9 weekly segments. The first week is May 31st, the last week is July 25th. There are 2 sessions per day. 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 5:50pm. Volunteers are asked to sign up for one session for minimum of one week commitment.
For more information contact:
Bonnie Harrell
bharrell@kshumane.org
www.kshumane.org
316-524-9196 x218
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society needs volunteers! Thousands of schools - nearly a quarter of all schools in the United States - have joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's School & Youth Programs. And for many great reasons: Learning, fun, meaningful service and cooperative team work are just a few of the benefits of this program.
Last year, through coin collection and other creative fundraising tactics, more than 10 million students, from grades K through 12, raised $19 million dollars for research and patient service programs of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their immense achievement will help make a difference in millions of lives touches by blood cancers.
The Kansas Chapter will start recruiting schools for the School & Youth Program this August 2009 - April 2010. Please join us as we educate and motivate students, spread awareness, and fundraise for blood cancer research. You will have the opportunity to host exciting and fun Educate & Motivate assemblies to schools across the state, participate in telerecruiting efforts, and take part in mailing out the schools' fundraising kits. Get involved today! We're teaching compassion, building character, and saving lives ... one penny at a time!
Volunteers will have the opportunity to earn great prizes and incentives! Your hard work and fundraising efforts will not go un-noticed! I will raffle off goodies from our local sponsors: electronics, camping equipment, gift certificates, free car washes, and more!
YP's will be given the opportunity to raise funds for cancer patients in their community. They'll get to work on an exciting campaign that mentors and teaches children the importance of service learning. There are several speaking engagements that will put the YP's in the public eye, and they'll benefit from a reputable, worthy cause.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exists to Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
They are located at:
Occidental Management Building
300 N. Main, Ste 300
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: Flexible Time Commitment Available
For more information contact:
Lynnsey Basala
lynnsey.basala@lls.org
www.schoolandyouth.org/ks
316.266.4050
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:
-Wish Granters (Help make the wishes of children come true.)
-Special Events
-Language Translators
-Web-Design
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Volunteering for the Make-A-Wish Foundation you will have the satisfaction of helping wishes come true for children with life-threatening illness. For the Wish Granters position there is training & background check required.
They are located at:
2016 N Amidon
Wichita, KS 67203
Time requirements: Wish Granters Min 3 months - Min age 18 All others times are flexible
For more information contact:
Barb Reeser
breeser@kansas.wish.org
www.wishks.org
316-838-9474
- The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteers to help with their Muscle Walk on April 30th. They need help for Set-up from 6:00am-8:30am, Registration from 8:00am- 11:30am, various event volunteers from 8:00am - 12:00pm, and clean up from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. The MDA Muscle Walk is a local walk event that pays tribute to children and adults with muscular dystrophy, while raising funds for MDA’s programs of help and hope. The walks are family-oriented gatherings that are open and accessible to everyone — children, adults,grandparents, students, corporate teams and more.
The Muscular Dsytrophy Association is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy, education and a summer camp program.
The walk is located at:
300 N. McLean
Wichita, KS
Time requirements: Various shifts available on April 30th from 6:00am - 2:00pm
For more information contact:
Cassandra Schwartz
cschwartz@mdausa.org
www.walk.mda.org/mda-muscle-walk-wichita
316-773-7962
- The Orpheum Theater is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of rolls such as doorman, box office, ticket taker, usher, giftshop, office work and special events. The Orpheum's mission is to ensure Wichita's historic Orpheum Theatre is authentically restored and maintained through general community support and private funding. To provide a performing arts center that will offer quality entertainment, enhance educational and cultural opportunities, and provide an additional venue for tourism and economic growth for the region. Through a long-term commitment to this mission, the Orpheum Performing Arts Centre will be known as a group that significantly contributes to the well being of the community by preserving a historically significant asset and providing an alternative and unique performance venue for Wichita and the surrounding area.
They are located at:
200 North Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements:
Vary
For more information contact:
Marti Secondine
marti@wichitaorpheum.com
www.wichitaorpheum.com
316-263-0884
- The Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita has 3 opportunities for volunteers:
1. Plan a YPW Gala-type event with proceeds benefiting RMHC Wichita. RMHC Wichita could provide a
support person to help with this.
2. Have a Wish List drive - everyone brings something off of the wish list.
3. collect Pull Tabs for us in your respective workplaces!
RMHC Wichita takes no money from local, state or Federal gov't and we are not a United Way agency. Every bit of our support comes from individuals, groups like yours, businesses and corporations. YP's that volunteer will gain a sense of connectivity by partnering with RMHC Wichita. We are connected to the hospitals, to families and children, to high profile donors, to individual and corporate volunteers and to the McDonald's corporation and our RMHC global organization.
RMHC Wichtia Mission: provide and support programs that improve the health and well being of children. What we do: Help families with sick or injured children in hospitals by giving them shelter, food and comfort.
They are located at:
1110 N. Emporia AND
520 N. Rutan
Wichita, KS
Time requirements:
Gala Planning - RMHC Wichita could provide a support person to help with this. For the Wish List drive and Pull tabs, there is no time committment.
For more information contact:
Jennifer Nolte
jnolte@rmhcwichita.org
www.rmhcwichita.org
316-269-4182
- Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita needs volunteers to help with the following opportunities:
Meals on Wheels Driver: deliver hot meals to homebound seniors living within the Wichita city limits. Routes consist of anywhere from 10 to 20 stops. Must have own vehicle and valid Ks Drivers License and insurance; no felony convictions, drunk driving or abuse convictions.
Neighborhood Connections: matches volunteers with frail, low income seniors who need assistance to stay in their homes: includes lawn-mowing, yard clean-up, painting, weatherproofing, shopping and house cleaning. Must own vehicle to get to job site. Lawn equipment can be provided by Senior Services if needed.
Volunteering for Senior Services gives you a chance to help seniors in need - to see many of our "invisible clients" who are homebound and often forgotten. Meals volunteers are offered $3 per day to deliver a route - can keep or give back - their call.
Senior Services’ mission is to offer innovative programs that allow older adults and their families to live quality lives and remain involved in our community.
They are located at:
200 S. Walnut
Wichita, KS 67213
Time requirements:
Meals on Wheels- 1 hour any day of the week -can pick up meals deliver between 10 am and noon.
Neighborhood Connection- program runs May through October; one-time projects like cleaning and painting - time depends on project. Many take place on Saturdays. Shopping, lawn-mowing, and housekeeping as needed by client.
For more information contact:
Laurel Alkire
laurela@seniorservicesofwichita.org
www.seniorservicesofwichita.org
316-267-0302, ext. 224
- Special Olympics Kansas needs volunteers. Special Olympics Kansas is in the beginning stages of forming a leadership board of young professionals that will be charged with raising awareness, planning and implementing various fundraising events, recruiting volunteers and helping build the next generation of leaders to help guide the work of Special Olympics in Kansas. Preferred ability and desire to originate ideas for fundraising events and work with others through successful completion. Young Leadership members can make a difference in both their life and the lives of others. Also, there will be recognition as a member of the leadership board. Young Leadership members will be able to get more involved with Special Olympics in a variety of different ways which will positively affect people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics is an international year-round program of sports training, education and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
They are located at: Headquartered in Mission, Kansas
Time requirements: 1-10 hrs per month average
For more information contact:
Travis Salmon
tsalmon@polsinelli.com
www.ksso.org
816-395-0631
- TFI Family Services needs volunteers to fill various opportunities throughout the year. They range from assisting in planning special events for children, childcare for foster children at out facility during training sessions, clothing drives, garage sales, fundraisers, recruiting new foster families. Volunteering for them gives you a better understanding of the foster care system and the children and families we serve.
They are a non profit social service agency, they work with children in foster care and foster families. Their mission is Building Brighter Tomorrows for Families and Children
They are located at:
1711 Longfellow
Wichita, KS 67207
Time requirements: varies - can be 1 hr per week, or 3 hours per month, depends on the project.
For more information contact:
Nicole Fox Phillips
nicolef@the-farm.org
www.the-farm.org
316-684-5300
- The Urban League of Kansas Youth Empowerment program is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions: Group Facilitators, Van Drivers, Van Monitors, and artist, musicians, and dancers. Group Facilitators work directly with our youth in a group setting utilizing evidence based curriculum to promote problem solving, social skills and interpersonal relationship.Van Drivers areresponsible transporting youth to and from groups utilizing Urban League vehicles. Van Monitors accompany Drivers on their route in order to assist the driver in communicating with participant families, as well as ensure that the youth utilizing transportation are doing so in a safe and orderly manner. The YEP is also looking for artists, musicians and dancers to present workshops within our groups related to how our youth can express their emotions through the arts.
Participants will have an opportunity to work with and make mahjor impact in the lives of at-risk youth.
The Urban League of Kansas (ULK) is a non-profit agency based in Wichita with a mission to facilitate economic self-reliance and an improved quality of life for ULK clients through education, empowerment and self-respect.Through the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) ULK provides psychosocial treatment to children with emotional and behavior disorders, both in groups and individually with the goal of improving problem solving, social skills and interpersonal relationships.
They are located at:
2418 E 9th
Wichita, KS 67214
Time requirements:
Vary by position
For more information contact:
Jason McKenney
jmckenney@kansasul.org
www.kansasul.org
316-440-9241
- Wichita Children's Home needs adult volunteers on a monthly basis to come as a small group and volunteer with their teen boys. Groups of 5-10 are preferred and are asked to serve once a month. Volunteers will have the satisfaction of working with teenage boys in crisis.
The Wichita Children's Home exists to assure the safety and well-being of children and to create healthy families. They offer assessment and intervention services, a temporary home for children at risk of abuse, neglect, or homelessness, education, and prevention and advocacy initiatives.
They are located at:
810 N. Holyoke
Wichita, KS 67205
Time Requirements:
Once a month in the evenings or weekends
For more information contact:
Beth Thummel
beth@wch.org
www.wch.org
316-684-6581
- The Wichita Community Theatre is looking for volunteers. Our volunteers support every aspect of producing our eight shows per season at WCT. All our board members, our cast, crew, directors, production help, work day participants, and box office and snake bar starr are volunteers. Volunteering for cast and crew requires going to an audition, typically scheduled two months before opening night for each show. Directors submit applications per season, and are selected via an interview process by the Play Selection Committee, headed by the Vice President. Additionally, we send out posters to businesses and organizations, and are looking for new avenues for inexpensive advertising, so coming up with new ideas is also a great way to volunteer. All of these opportunities are available to someone without any theater experience. We announce all our volunteer opportunities through two avenues: Our email list and our Facebook group. If you wish to join the email list, simply email the Volunteer Coordinator. Our Facebook group can be found by searching for Wichita Community Theatre. Volunteers will receive free admission to the show you work on. Wichita Community Theatre Inc is a non-profit theater group that presents eight shows per season in our workshop in College Hill.
They are located at:
258 N. Fountain
Wichita, KS 67208
Time requirements: vary
For more information contact:
Ben Blankley
volunteer@wctinc.kscoxmail.com
http://www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
(316)686-1282
- Wichita Habitat for Humanity is looking for ReStore Volunteers to assist with customer service, stocking and organizing donations, unloading, receiving and cleaning donations, and building maintenance.
Wichita Habitat for Humanity's goal is to eliminate poverty housing by opening doors to homeownership. We build simple, decent and affordable homes for families in need of shelter. Habitat is a hand-up program, not a hand out. Once selected into the program, each family must invest 250-400 hours of sweat equity, complete homeownership classes, and work to resolve any credit issues. These individuals learn new life skills that have a powerful impact on their success as homeowners. Homes are sold at no profit and are financed with a 20 year 0% no interest loan. Habitat ReStore supports WHFH by recycling new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials for resale.
As a special incentive, ReStore volunteers receive 10% off of their ReStore purchase on the day they volunteer. YP's gain retail store experience along with the satisfaction of helping Wichita Habitat for Humanity to build homes for families in need.
They are located at:
3125 E. Harry
Wichita, KS 67211
(on the SW corner of Harry and Hillside)
Time Requirements:
Habitat ReStore is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Volunteer can choose one of three shifts: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm or
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For more information contact:
Charles Ellison
cellison@wichitahabitat.org
www.wichitahabitat.org
316-943-6996
- The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is looking for Museum Docents - Volunteers are needed to lead students on guided school tours of the Museum. Volunteers must have enthusiasm, must enjoy working with children, and attend training session to learn tour content. Volunteering at the museum allows YPs to be involved in a world-class museum and it looks great on your resume! Sharing our rich local history with the next generation instills a pride in community - it's rewarding and fun! The Wichita - Sedgwick County Historical Museum's mission is to educate the community and its visitors about local history by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials reflecting the heritage of Wichita and Sedgwick County.
They are located at:
204 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
Time requirements: 1 day training session, sign up to lead at least 1 tour per month (tours are 1 hour), schedule is flexible
For more information contact:
Abby Miller
amiller@wichitahistory.org
www.wichitahistory.org
(316) 265-9314
- Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas is looking for Business Plan Advisors to share your time and experience with future business leaders. No special skills required! Many of our students benefit most from having an adult contact by which to run ideas, talk through options and obtain additional outside contacts.
Time requirements: four 50-90 minute visits to the YEK classroom at which you’ll meet with a group of YEK students to: aid in the preparation of their capstone class project, the YEK business plan; listen to and foster creative thinking and idea generation; provide business advice and suggestions for information gathering; and change perceptions and attitudes. Sessions will take place during the months of October, December, February & March and will be scheduled with the classroom teachers upon completion of the first session.
For more information go to: http://yeks.org/donate/mentoring.cfm
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