Volunteer Kansas

For Happiness And Career Growth, Consider The Power Of Volunteering Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, but it’s also a powerful way to reap your own rewards—in terms of happiness, career growth and fulfillment.

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Reno County volunteers needed for blood drive, library celebration The Volunteer Center of Reno County, a United Way Agency, is a central clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in Reno County.

We need help filling our open volunteer roles! These would be a weekly commitment ranging from 2-3 hours for a shift. Each role is essential to supporting our community and the work we do at FHBB.

To become a volunteer, please visit our website: flinthillsbreadbasket.org/volunteer

We are still needing volunteers to help out with our Kansas Day activities next week. This program teaches 3rd graders from across the area a bit about what life was like in the 1860s. To learn more and to sign up, just follow this link https://signup.com/go/AhmLwCT

Volunteers ready for Topeka’s Point in Time homeless count Topeka's Point in Time homeless count is coming up later this month.

Catholic Charities Outreach Van will be in Concordia on Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30pm.

It's amazing what a hundred and eighty volunteers can do in a morning. Thank you to everyone who came out to help build the walls of 2 Habitat houses today. Wichita Habitat for Humanity

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Food Distribution and Mobile Food Panty in Wichita The Salvation Army has a mobile food pantry and other resources that will provide food to those in need in Wichita. Despite the dedicated efforts of

Volunteers have braved the cold and we are getting ready to kick off the Habitat for Humanity MLK Build.

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‼️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ‼️
All Outreach Services will be cancelled tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 due to the weather conditions. Tomorrow's Outreach Services for Washington, WaKeeney, Ellsworth, Mankato, Oakley, and Lincoln will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31st, regular times and locations. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe out there!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

Volunteering is a great way to help. You can fill out your volunteer application and see ways to plug in at ictsos.org/volunteer!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help so far! We don't yet know exactly how long the warming center will need to be active, but all shifts will be posted through our TopekaVolunteers portal at this link: https://unitedwaytopeka.galaxydigital.com/need/index?tag=Extreme+Weather (or use the bit.ly link in the graphic).

We truly appreciate your use of this scheduling and communication tool so we can keep the warming center appropriately staffed. If you want to volunteer and are struggling to get scheduled online, please email Jess Barraclough at [email protected] for assistance.

Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries
Valeo Behavioral Health Care

⚠️ We are facing an emergency blood shortage, with the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

Help us beat the current shortage by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets: https://rdcrss.org/47mlaOA

📣 Calling all musicians 📣 CASA of Sedgwick County is organizing a "Battle of the Bands" themed benefit at WAVE on April 13th. We're looking for local talent to fill 4 spots. The title says battle but we want this to be a friendly spirited event focused on raising funds and awareness for CASA during Child Abuse Prevention Month and highlighting local music. To submit your interest, please fill out the form below. Message us with any questions! We will accept submissions through Jan 26th https://forms.office.com/r/huLaXycN8F

We are still needing a few more people to help us out at our Soup Supper fundraiser next Saturday! If you are interested in helping cook the potato soup, chili, or desserts to provide that evening please reach out to [email protected].

URGENT COLD-WEATHER VOLUNTEER NEED!

In partnership with Rescue Mission Ministries , United Way of Kaw Valley is looking for volunteers in direct response to the severe winter weather affecting our area and most of Kansas with snow, wind and extremely cold temperatures.

IMPORTANT: Your ability to communicate through email will be important for this opportunity, as needs may change due to weather.

Volunteers who respond to this opportunity will receive more direct communication on locations and other volunteer needs THROUGH EMAIL. Currently the warming center will be open starting at 8pm Monday evening and date of closure will be assessed on-going basis.

These volunteers will have support from social service organizations and will greet and serve individuals who need shelter from the extreme cold weather.

These volunteers will be helping and interacting with all members of our community, many whom are in the midst of significant physical, mental and emotional struggles.

These volunteers will be present to compassionately address immediate needs and provide a warm drink and snack.

This opportunity is only available to individuals 18 years of age and older.

There will be both 8-hour and 4-hour shifts, which is listed in the title and description of the volunteer need. Please pay close attention to the shift time.

Current shifts can be viewed at https://bit.ly/TopekaWarm or by going to TopekaVolunteers.org and clicking the red banner.

For more questions about volunteering, feel free to contact Jess Barraclough at [email protected]

Now is the time to finish preparations if you're in the path of a winter storm. Monitor weather alerts & listen to your local officials for updates. Stay off the roads in heavy snow or icy conditions, if possible. If you must drive, keep these tips in mind if you get stranded. ⤵️

✨📣 Mentor Capacity Building Mini Grant Opportunity! Guidelines and application available at kanserve.org. 📣✨

Mentor Kansas is a program of the Kansas Volunteer Commission, a program of the Kansas State Department of Education. For almost 16 years, we have worked to increase the capacity of mentoring programs to serve more youth and inspire more Kansans to be mentors. We connect mentoring programs, offer training and technical assistance, and provide funding opportunities and other resources that support program capacity.

To support this purpose, Mentor Kansas announces the availability of grants to support youth mentoring initiatives that implement or enhance one or more of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring (EEPM) and its supplements. The EEPM provides a set of evidence-based standards that ensure consistent, effective, and safe mentoring. The supplements to the EEPM expand on best practices to include diverse youth populations or industries that support youth leaders in areas of LGBTQ, E-mentoring, group, peer, STEM, workplace, critical mentoring, and youth with disabilities.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Lawrence school district to host annual MLK Jr. celebration; student volunteers needed Community members are invited to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Lawrence school district students and staff.

Hunger is a year-round problem, that's why Harvesters needs your help now At the start of the year, the organization struggles to find people willing to give their time to help with what is a year-round need.

UPDATE 1/4/23: The drive-thru mobile distribution at Evergreen on 1/5/23 has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted snowstorm. There will still be a produce distribution indoors at Word of Life Church South beginning at 4:30 PM.

The first weekly schedule of 2024 is here, and features mobile distributions in Ottawa and Sedgwick counties. Be sure to visit kansasfoodsource.org and click on your county to locate one of our partner pantries near you!

Ottawa County Health Department | Ottawa KS. News and information | Tescott UMC Kids and Youth | First Presbyterian Church of Delphos | Word of Life Church South | Word of Life Church | Salud + Bienestar | City of Wichita- Government | Wichita Park & Recreation

From urgent to everyday needs, the 211 network handles over 21 million requests annually. Thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7 offering confidential support for basic needs like housing, food, and healthcare.

For non-emergency resources, visit 211.org or dial 211 today!

Are you ready for winter weather this weekend?

Pack an emergency kit in your home & car—be sure to include extra batteries in case you lose power! Fill up your gas tank. Install & test your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors. Charge your devices.

More tips via Ready: ready.gov/winter-ready