Honors Student Experience

KC Kansas Angel‘s mission is to to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

This summer they are looking for a videographer to help capture events and use the footage for future marketing.

They also have a mentorship program called Dare to Dream where youth are paired with an adult in their community, who cheers them on, offers a unique perspective on life, and helps them reach their full potential.

For more information and to get started, reach out to Judy Temaat at judy@kckansasangels.org.

Happy volunteering!

Harvesters’ mission is to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow.

Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 760 nonprofit agencies in northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. They also offer education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition.

It’s easy to sign up for shifts across the Kansas City metro on their volunteer webpage – check it out today!

Happy volunteering!

 

Photo cred: Susan Mcspadden

Smiles Change Lives provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment for children from families that cannot afford the full cost of braces.

This summer, they could use help with blog posts and their social media. platforms.

Reach out to Sarah Keen if you’re interested: sarah@smileschangelives.org.

Loud Light engages, educates, and empowers individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power that has an impact on decision makers.

They aim to transform Kansas through voter registration, informative videos, coalition building, civic engagement, youth voter turnout.

Local elections are upon us and this summer they are looking for students to help with get out the vote efforts. Students could also compile voting records on elected officials, tracking how they voted on big issues. 

If you’re interested, reach out to Anita Austin at anita@loudlight.org.

Happy volunteering!

Shelter KC has been serving Kansas City’s homeless population since 1950.

This summer, they could use help with administrative tasks, some of which can be done remotely.

If you’re interested, check out their volunteer webpage and reach out to Christina Gardner with questions: cgardner@shelterkc.org.

Happy volunteering!

Band of Angels is seeking volunteers for their annual summer fundraiser, Art That Blows!

Art That Blows is an event that combines the art culture of the Kansas City Crossroads with a high-energy party, all in support of Band of Angels. Local artists re-purpose donated, nonfunctional music instruments and turn them in to pieces of art. Guests at the event bid on the art pieces all evening. Ticket holding guests also enjoy music, food, drinks, all while enjoying the Kansas City skyline.

Band of Angels is seeking individual volunteers and groups of volunteers to assist with duties throughout the event.

All volunteers are welcome to enjoy the event outside of volunteer shifts.

Please email Chandler Pavel at ChandlerPavel@MeyerMusic.com if you would like to volunteer.

Where? The Abbott, 1901 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO

When? July 9, 2021

Volunteer Shift Times:

Shift 1 – 2:30-5:00pm

Shift 2 – 5:00-7:30pm

Shift 3 – 7:00pm- end of event

Volunteer duties include registration, silent auction attendants, donation drive help, drink service, cleanup, event set up and event clean up.

Happy volunteering!

The Lawrence Public Library is looking for volunteers to process new book donations and assist customers shopping for books. They are in need of cashiers Monday through Friday, 3-5 PM.

Visit their volunteer webpage for more information and to submit a volunteer application today!

Happy volunteering!

Cedar Cove is a non-profit sanctuary and educational center committed to the care and preservation of endangered predator species while educating the public on the importance of preserving their natural ecosystems and the impending dangers of their extinction.

This summer they could use some help with their website (WordPress) and ongoing land clearing/trail blazing on land slated for future wilderness and hiking areas.

If interested, reach out to Steve Klein at s.klein@steveklein.cc.

Happy volunteering!

KC Pet Project’s mission is to lead the way in creating a compassionate, safe community for pets and people through progressive lifesaving programs and services, community resources, and educational opportunities.

One way that they could use help this summer is in the Lost and Found department, specifically on Fridays and Saturdays. This would consist of compiling photos of the stray animals that enter the building on this day, and posting them on the Lost & Found Facebook page. It would also involve researching owner information attached to microchips, and searching through Lost & Found reports submitted to the organization, as well as those posted in online forums.

This would be well suited to 1-2 individuals that can devote a few hours between 5-7pm Fridays/Saturdays, and would be best suited for individuals that are interested in volunteering onsite in the afternoons.

For more information, reach out to Alyssa Willett at Alyssa.Willett@kcpetproject.org.

Happy volunteering!

Seeds that Feed the Need is a community garden managed by Johnson County Human Services. The garden is located at the Roeland Park Community Center and maintained totally by volunteers.

This summer, they need help with harvesting, weeding and tilling. Their greatest need is on Monday and Thursday mornings.  They usually start around 9 a.m.

If interested, reach out to Judy Parker: parker-j@att.net, 913-722-4371

Happy volunteering!