Bridging the Gap is a non-profit organization with a mission to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy, and community. Bridging the Gap is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action with more than 1,800 volunteers annually.
There are multiple opportunities to get involved with the array of programs and events held in the greater Kansas City area.
Volunteer at Red Bridge Recycling Center!
Wednesday – Friday, 9:30am-2:00pm; Saturday, 9:30am-1:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm. This volunteer opportunity is open through December 31, 2019.
Tree Giveaway Event: Saturday, September 28
Volunteer 8:30am-1:00pm. Help give away 600 trees through the Energy-Saving Tree Program! Volunteers will direct traffic, check people in, and load trees into vehicles. Trees will be under 4 ft. tall and weigh less than 10 lbs.
National Public Lands Day: Saturday, September 28
Volunteer 9:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy the early fall beauty and remove invasive honeysuckle in the remnant wild lands of Kansas City. BONUS! REI will supply awesome t-shirts and prizes for a post-workday drawing!
Street Tree Planting: Saturday, October 5
Volunteer 9:00am-12:00pm. Help plant street trees in KCMO and provide numerous benefits to the community of North Brook! No prior planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment provided.
More details of these events and others can be found here.
Happy Volunteering!