Phoenix Family empowers people living in low-income housing communities with the on-site support they need to gain stability and achieve self-sufficiency.

One way you can give back to Phoenix Family from home is through becoming a reading coach!

Virtual Reading Coaches volunteer in the Reading Labs, giving children who are struggling to learn to read the one-to-one attention they need to build their confidence and help them catch up with their reading. The reading sessions are relaxed and fun and by working together, you can help give a child the vital skills they need to read, grow, and succeed. Reading Labs take place in the afternoon during the after-school program, Monday through Thursday. To fit your schedule, we have three shifts each day: 4:30- 5:45pm, 4:30-6:30pm, and 5:15-6:30 pm. Click here to learn more.

They also always need help with the Mobile Food Pantry, Holiday Meals, and Special Events. For more information, reach out to Ellen.

Happy volunteering!

Rosedale Development Association strives to work with residents, businesses, and institutions to develop a thriving Rosedale community. RDA is involved in nearly every aspect of community building – policy influencing and advocacy, land use planning, housing construction, crime reduction, public space improvement, youth programming, supporting neighborhood associations, and providing assistance to residents and businesses for a host of issues and concerns.

Where is Rosedale? Rosedale is a four square mile community in southeast Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas (KCK). Its borders are the Kansas River to the north, County Line Road/47th St. to the south, State Line Road to the East, and 18th St. Expressway to the West.

If you’d like to help this amazing organization, here are all their upcoming volunteer opportunities:

September

Wednesday, September 15 – Working Wednesday @ Fisher Park

Description: Picking up trash in Fisher Park, along Lake Ave, and the general Hilltop area.

Volunteers will meet at Fisher Park from 4-6pm; all ages welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email Jaunise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

Saturday, September 18 – Disc de Triomphe [CANCELLED]

Description: Disc golf tournament for Rosedale Development Association. All ages and abilities welcome!

Volunteers will be needed from 7am – 3pm, set up will be 7-10 am and take down will be from 12-2 pm.

Please use the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054CAEAC22A1F85-support

Saturday, September 25 – Rozarks trail cleanup

Description: Come help maintain the beautiful Rozarks trails!  Meet at Fisher Park and come dressed to work outside.

Volunteers can expect to work from 9-11 am; all ages welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

***The youth soccer league is set to start on Tuesday, September 21, practices are held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm at Whitmore Park, and games will be held on Saturdays. If interested in coaching youth ages 5-12, please contact Youth Program Coordinator, Victor Michimani at Victor@Rosedale.org.

October

Wednesday, October 6 – Working Wednesdays @ Rosedale Park

Description: Picking up trash in Rosedale Park, along Mission Rd., and the I-35 underpass

Volunteers will meet at Rosedale Park from 4-6pm; all ages welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

Saturday, October 30 – Rozarks trail cleanup

Description: Come help maintain the beautiful Rozarks trails!  Meet at Rosedale Memorial Arch and come dressed to work outside.

Volunteers can expect to work from 9-11 am; all ages welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

Saturday, October 30 – Haunted Trail Walk (4pm-6pm)
Description: What waits for you in the woods?  Come walk the Rozarks trails with a Halloween twist!  Walk with your family or a friend, but don’t go alone… costumes are encouraged, all ages welcome. Volunteers will be needed from 3pm until 6 pm, to “haunt” the trails as community members walk through. More information regarding costumes will be available beginning October 1.

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

***Rosedale Future Professionals will start on Monday, October 4. Volunteers will be needed as a Classroom Facilitator. There will be 5 sessions, which will take place over 5 weeks, meeting M-Th from 3:30-5:30. Facilitators will be trained on the Financial Literacy curriculum and paired with a RDA staff member to facilitate curriculum. Please contact the Youth Program director Victor Michimani at Victor@Rosedale.org for more information and position requirements.

November

Saturday, November 20 – Rozarks trail cleanup

Description: Come help maintain the beautiful Rozarks trails!  Meet at Fisher Park and come dressed to work outside.

Volunteers can expect to work from 9-11 am; all ages welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

December

Sunday, December 12 & Sunday, December 19 – Luminary Hike Setup & Take down

Description: Help prepare for RDA’s new community-favorite event, the Rozarks Luminary Hike. Volunteers will set up the luminaries through a predetermined portion of the Rozarks trails beginning in Fisher park. After the week-long event, volunteers will return to take down materials, load up and return to RDA’s office.

Please email Juanise directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

Ongoing

Weekly Garden cleanups – Most Wednesdays from 4-6pm beginning August 25

Description: Join RDA’s Adult Program Coordinator and Youth Employees at the Community Garden located at 2300 S. Early St. Volunteers will help maintain the garden by weeding, mulching, mowing, pruning, and harvesting fruits & vegetables.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Please email me directly to sign up: Juanise@Rosedale.org or text 816-343-4010.

Happy volunteering!

Did you know that JCCC has a renowned contemporary art museum right on campus? The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art boasts both impressive architecture and contemporary art exhibitions. And, you guessed it, they  need volunteers!

Currently, the Nerman is looking for student volunteers for their Student Advisory Committee. Students can help with programs and work together to create new initiatives. To learn more about the committee, check out their Get Involved page.

In addition, they are always looking for volunteers to help at the information desk and their weekly youth programs. Click here to learn more.

Questions? Contact Karen Gerety Folk at kgerety@jccc.edu.

Happy volunteering!

The mission of Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) is to engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity, and inspire success in education. KCYA has been providing arts education programs for children and youth in the Kansas City metro since 1961.

They are currently looking for a volunteer to help at the front desk 3-5 nights a week from 3-8pm. Click here for more information. If you’re interested or would like to learn more, reach out to LaTeesha Jackson at 816-531-4022 or ljackson@kcya.org.

Happy volunteering!

City Union Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry, located in downtown Kansas City, MO, committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women, and children who are poor or homeless.

This summer, they have a wide variety of needs including serving meals, landscaping, and general maintenance. City Union Mission also has thrift stores that are in need of help. Click here to learn more! 

Happy Volunteering!

 

Johnson County’s Aging and Human Services department manages programs and activities that support the independence, dignity and self-sufficiency of Johnson County residents. These services and opportunities primarily target older adults, people with disabilities, low-income families, and other residents who require assistance.

While many of their programs are on hold due to Covid-19, they are still looking for volunteers to host food or hygiene drives to serve neighbors in need. All volunteers must attend an orientation before they get started. Learn more here!

Happy volunteering!

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City helps families in Kansas City, and the surrounding counties, build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.  Their mission is to put God’s love into action, and bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Their vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

This summer, Habitat KC needs on-site volunteers (individuals and/or groups) to help on their building sites or in their Restore locations.

Make sure to check out their volunteer webpage to learn more and sign up today!

Happy volunteering!

After the Harvest works to reduce food waste by rescuing produce so it ends up on hungry families’ tables, instead of in a landfill or rotting in the field. Thanks to thousands of volunteers, growers and financial donors, After the Harvest  brings healthy fruits and vegetables, completely free of charge, to agencies feeding our hungry neighbors.

One way you can help is by bringing your family and friends, corporate co-workers and congregations, groups and organizations to glean (harvest what’s left over). Together, you’ll rescue fruits and vegetables from farms, orchards and gardens. Then, After the Harvest will deliver the produce fresh from the field—you can help do that too if you want!—to pantries, kitchens and shelters across the metro.

You can find more info here, as well as a calendar to sign up today!

Happy volunteering!

Shepherd’s Center empowers mid-life and older adults to live healthy, engaged, and independent lives. They do this through programs and services that are dedicated to reducing the impact of social isolation on seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing.

Their program, KC Rakes, partners with the community in order to rake yards for older adults who cannot physically do it themselves and cannot afford to pay for a service. The goal for this event is to help 50 homeowners in the Kansas City Metro area.

KC Rakes 2020 will be held on November 7^th!

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Central United Methodist Church – 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64112 (for volunteer check-in) and assigned homes.

In order to reach their goal, KC Shepherd’s Center needs many helping hands! Volunteers are needed for raking or to be designated drivers! Drivers will need to have a truck and will be responsible for picking up and loading waste bags onto their vehicle and drop-off the waste at a designated city required location. Raking teams will be given their yard assignments at check-in and usually takes 2-4 hours for a team to finish.

Rakes, gloves, and yard bags will be provided. However, you may bring your own tools as well. Bringing in leaf blowers will be greatly appreciated!

This event will follow CDC guidelines in order to provide a safe experience.

For more information about this event visit this website or email your question here: bobi@kcshepherdscenter.org

Interested in volunteering? Sign up with this link.

Want to volunteer with your team? Have each member sign up individually with the group name!

Happy Volunteering!