Volunteer Opportunities
COMMUNITY SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Are you looking for community service opportunities in the Kansas City Area? Here is a list of area contacts to help you find opportunities to volunteer! DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT HERE
Are you looking for community service opportunities in the Kansas City Area? Here is a list of area contacts to help you find opportunities to volunteer! DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT HERE
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
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KANSAS CITY ZOO VOLUNTEENS
Are you a teenager that is interested in animals, conservation, and nature? Learn more about what goes on at a Zoo while meeting other local teens and having a positive impact on your community. Interested? Find more information at: www.kansascityzoo.org/volunteen or contact them at teen volunteer@fotzkc.org |
NEW MARK CARE CENTER - Volunteer Opportunities:
As summer time quickly approaches, we hope you’ll consider dropping in to volunteer. If you are a little uncertain or apprehensive about becoming a volunteer, we have included a list of friendly suggestions when visiting or volunteering with the elderly.
As summer time quickly approaches, we hope you’ll consider dropping in to volunteer. If you are a little uncertain or apprehensive about becoming a volunteer, we have included a list of friendly suggestions when visiting or volunteering with the elderly.
- Volunteer to help with one of the special events, help with manicures, assist with arts and crafts or help out with BINGO.(contact Activity department for their daily schedule and best times to volunteer).
- Get acquainted/develop a friendship-listen attentively and encourage them to share their life story, thoughts, feelings, memories of significant events in their life, favorite foods/flowers/hobbies and interest, etc…
- Choose a few topics to talk about in advance-maybe you took a recent vacation; you had an interesting experience recently or share a story with them.
- Bring along some pictures or photo albums.
- Take an interest and ask questions about their mementos or photos you see in their room.
- Bring a small gift such as a little plant, find out their favorite flowers, make a card yourself, some homemade cookies/bread or find out what they enjoy snacking on and make or bring that food item.(always make sure you check with their charge nurse PRIOR to purchasing or bringing in any food items-for their special dietary considerations).
- Ask if they enjoy pets and check with facility about their policies. At New Mark, if your pet has their current vaccinations, have a loving/easy temperament and are kept on a leash---we encourage pet visits…(of course, no pets allowed in the our dining areas during meal times please.)
- Spend time reading one of their favorite books, an inspirational book or share a poem.
- Share music or have them help you in a sing-a-long of their favorite musical selections/hymns, etc…
- Ask them about their interest, if they enjoy watching movies, do they like jigsaw puzzles, do they like to play cards, do they like board games(checkers, trivia games, Are you smarter than a 5th grader, Yahtzee, etc…) or maybe they would enjoy beating you in a WII video game. Some of our residents really enjoy these and we would be happy to assist you in obtaining these items from our activity cabinets and family/tv areas.
NORTHLAND THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER - Volunteer Opportunities.
Volunteers are a vital part of Northland Therapeutic Riding Center’s therapeutic riding program, donating more than 2,500 hours each year. They say there is something magical about the barn and the camaraderie of the volunteers, staff, and riders. “It feels special”, volunteers say, “to be part of a program that makes such a difference in so many lives.”
NTRC needs you. Experience with horses is not necessary for all positions since many volunteer positions extend beyond the barn. You just have to want to help. Volunteers can assist as horse leaders or sidewalkers in the therapeutic riding classes, grooming and tacking of our special horses, or share your accounting, writing, photography, computer, or organizational skills with our center. Whatever your talent or interest, there is a perfect place for you at NTRC. Volunteer schedules are flexible. Volunteers need to be 15 years of age or older and in good physical condition to lead horses or sidewalk with students.
NTRC provides a three-hour volunteer orientation for all those interested in helping. You will learn about therapeutic riding, important safety procedures, and receive hands-on experience with our special horses.
For further information about volunteer opportunities, call 816-808-1106.
Website: www.northlandtrc.org PO Box 1267 - Kearney, MO 64060
Volunteers are a vital part of Northland Therapeutic Riding Center’s therapeutic riding program, donating more than 2,500 hours each year. They say there is something magical about the barn and the camaraderie of the volunteers, staff, and riders. “It feels special”, volunteers say, “to be part of a program that makes such a difference in so many lives.”
NTRC needs you. Experience with horses is not necessary for all positions since many volunteer positions extend beyond the barn. You just have to want to help. Volunteers can assist as horse leaders or sidewalkers in the therapeutic riding classes, grooming and tacking of our special horses, or share your accounting, writing, photography, computer, or organizational skills with our center. Whatever your talent or interest, there is a perfect place for you at NTRC. Volunteer schedules are flexible. Volunteers need to be 15 years of age or older and in good physical condition to lead horses or sidewalk with students.
NTRC provides a three-hour volunteer orientation for all those interested in helping. You will learn about therapeutic riding, important safety procedures, and receive hands-on experience with our special horses.
For further information about volunteer opportunities, call 816-808-1106.
Website: www.northlandtrc.org PO Box 1267 - Kearney, MO 64060
NORTH KC HOSPITAL JUNIOR VOLUNTEER
Students age 14-18 are eligible to volunteer without pay, giving non-professional, supplementary service to the patients at North Kansas City Hospital. Call Volunteer Services at 816-691-1684. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Students age 14-18 are eligible to volunteer without pay, giving non-professional, supplementary service to the patients at North Kansas City Hospital. Call Volunteer Services at 816-691-1684. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
WONDERLAND CAMP - CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED!!
Wonderland Camp is a weekly camp for handicapped and disabled individuals and offers seasonal jobs for high school students 16 years of age or older. Below are the staff application and a list of job descriptions available. Students interested in a summer job at Wonderland Camp (located on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri) can also obtain information and an application at www.wonderlandcamp.org.
Wonderland Camp is a weekly camp for handicapped and disabled individuals and offers seasonal jobs for high school students 16 years of age or older. Below are the staff application and a list of job descriptions available. Students interested in a summer job at Wonderland Camp (located on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri) can also obtain information and an application at www.wonderlandcamp.org.
NORTHCARE HOSPICE - Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers needed! Current volunteer trainings, workshops and events are on the NorthCare Hospice website below. Contact Heather Roscoe, volunteer coordinator (hroscoe@northcarehospice.org, 816-691-5119). Volunteers are always needed to sit with patients or assist with minor housecleaning. www.northcarehospice.org
Volunteers needed! Current volunteer trainings, workshops and events are on the NorthCare Hospice website below. Contact Heather Roscoe, volunteer coordinator (hroscoe@northcarehospice.org, 816-691-5119). Volunteers are always needed to sit with patients or assist with minor housecleaning. www.northcarehospice.org
