Ongoing
Westside Elementary School
Help Run; P.E./game stations, obstacle course, field events, snacks, or prizes.
*Westside PE Night--Thursday May 2nd*, volunteers arrive at 5:00, event 5:30-7:00
430 W. 5th St., Pittsburg
***our kids here are crazy about soccer and would love to see some soccer players!
contact: Veronica Ausemus (620) 235-3170 vausemus@usd250.org
First Christian Church
Shepherding groups of children to music, art, and drama rotations, helping to check children in and out of program, assisting in the rotations to keep children on task.
Wednesdays from 3:30-5:15pm
The theme for this year's program is "Where the Wild Things Are," and we would love your help! this opportunity is perfect for PSU students who are interested in the arts or early childhood education.
Contact: Ruth Reveal (937) 902-9317 reveal.ruth@gmail.com
KVC Behavioral HealthCare
Hanging posters at libraries, community center, grocery stores,banks, churches, school any where that might catch attention.
Any Time
You would hang flyers to help bring info to people interested in providing care to the 5,000+ children in foster care in Kansas.
Contact: Linda Silvey (620) 431-1837 ext. 6206 lsilvey@kvc.org
Rebuild Joplin
Various Home Construction/Repair Projects
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You will literally help rebuild a family's home. This may include hanging insulation or drywall, mudding, sanding, texturing, priming, painting, laying floors, and/or hanging trim, doors and baseboard.
Contact: Theo Holtwick (417) 623-0065 volunteer@rebuildjoplin.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for young adults to volunteer there time as a big brother or big sister. Mentors can spend as much time as they'd like with their little brother/sister.
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm
To become a big brother/big sister, contact:
Brooke Beasley at (620)231-1145
Boys & Girls Club
Spend one hour a week with a boy/girl as a mentor.
For more information contact Nita Fisher at (918) 540-1641
Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
Looking for volunteers/interns to take on various jobs. Tasks will vary across the organization and volunteers will have the opportunity to work with social services, law enforcement and other CAC members. All who are interested must complete an application and be cleared by the Kansas Child Abuse Registry.
Hours: On-going 8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday
Contact: Sandy Morris, 620-231-0067, cackansas@cox.net
TFI Family Services
Looking for High School tutor for at risk high school students needing math and english tutoring. Days and times are flexible.
Contact: Charity Lempenau, 620-231-1069, clempenau@tfifamily.org
Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
Looking for volunteers/interns to take on various jobs. Tasks will vary across the organization and volunteers will have the opportunity to work with social services, law enforcement and other CAC members. All who are interested must complete an application and be cleared by the Kansas Child Abuse Registry.
Hours: On-going 8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday
Contact: Sandy Morris, 620-231-0067, cackansas@cox.net
The Equine Eagles are looking for volunteers to help feed and care for horses and side-walkers for sessions.
When: email for dates
contact: Debra Wheaton eqeagles@earthlink.net or 620-205-8814
The Southeast Kansas Humane Society is looking for volunteers. Volunteers will help with direct cleaning, care of animals, community events, donate items, shelter repairs and maintenance, foster pets or socalize with animals.
When: various times
Contact: Leslie Harris 620-308-6392
The Pitt Art Park is looking for volunteers for their "Street Team for The Art Park". Volunteers will post flyers, collect donations, promote details of the event as well as interacting with vendors and other volunteers.
Date: Feb - April ... event day is May 19th
Contact: Jordaine Pollard 620-719-7228
The Pitt Art Park is looking for volunteers to help with community projects, host booths, help with children crafts projects and manage various duties.
Date: May 19th
Contact: Jordaine Pollard 620-719-7228