Agencies

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KANSAS CITY, KS (Wyandotte County)
Accessible Arts, Inc
www.accessiblearts.org
The mission of Accessible Arts, Inc. is to champion the arts for children with disabilities and advocate access to the arts.  Interns are needed as clerical assistants for bulk mailings, general filing, copying and folding brochures, staff transportation, photo album maintenance, library management, interior painting, arts programming, unpacking materials and shelving them, carpentry/building shelves, word‑processing and internet training, special event volunteers, after school art class aides on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30, and counselors for 99 Drums-a multicultural percussion camp in April.
Volunteer Process
Angela Watson
913-281-1133
1100 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66102-4411 (On the Kansas State School for the Blind campus)

American Red Cross
www.kck.redcross.org
The mission of the Red Cross is to provide 24 hour emergency response, health and safety education, immediate disaster and fire relief, first aid, CPR, HIV prevention and special youth programs.  Interns are needed as health and safety service instructors (First Aid, SPR, HIV/AIDS education, babysitting, swimming and water safety), First Aid station volunteers, youth program volunteers, blood services, disaster action team members, smoke detector program volunteers, leaders for fundraising and special events, office assistants, and building and grounds keeping.
Volunteer Process
Melissa Bynum
913-321-6314 ext 103
1600 Washington Blvd
Kansas City, KS  66102-2898   

Associated Youth Services
www.aysusa.org/getInvolved.html
Associated Youth Services exists to advance the social, educational, health and overall success of youth and their families. Interns are needed to assist the AYS staff nurses with our Community Health Program. Interns will help with our ongoing health & fitness program, Hip & Fit, where we teach a group of approximately 20 middle school students about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness. Interns will help students who sometimes lack basic knowledge of health & wellness activities to understand the importance of eating healthfully, exercising regularly, and setting & striving for personal goals. Classes are held every Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Interns are also needed to help with AYS's Hip Hop for Health Fairs which are held every other Friday in Kansas City, KS, middle and high schools. You can find other volunteer opportunities at our website.
Volunteer Process 
Teri Kriege
913-831-2820 ext 231
803 Armstrong Ave
Kansas City, KS 66101

Bethel Neighborhood Center
www.bethelcenter.org
Bethel Neighborhood Center offers a intergenerational social, educational and recreational program for youth ages 11-18 and adults age 60 and older, provides assistance/referral and youth education for home repair, language translation and financial literacy for individuals and families, offer an after school and summer enrichment program for youth ages 5-14 free of charge.
Contact: msweeten@bethelcenter.org
913-371-8218
14 S. Seventh St.
Kansas City, KS 66101

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
www.bigbrothersbigsisterskc.org
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Big Couples programs provide a long-term mentor role with children in Wyandotte County. Interns must submit to extensive training, background checks, and must be willing to commit to a long‑term program (more than 6 months), which will continue beyond the COP program.  Interns need to volunteer at least 1 time a week for 2 ‑ 4 hours.
Contact: Scott Cruce
816-777-2892
3908 Washington St
Kansas City, MO 64111-2925

Boys and Girls Club of Wyandotte County
www.bgc-gkc.org
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of hcildren are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. The boys and Girls Clubs of Greater kansas City offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of bys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. The Boys and Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow; all while having fun. It is truly the Positive Place for Kids.
Contact: Barbra Upton-Garvin
816-361-3600
volunteer@helpkckids.org
6301 Rockhill Rd. Suite 303
Kansas City, MO 64131

Cancer Action
www.canceractionkc.org
Cancer Action provides many out-patient care services to under and uninsured cancer patients in the KCK area. Interns will help with the daily operation of the clinic and have the option of being involved in providing respite and hospice care.
Volunteer Process
Leslie Berning
leslieb@canceractionkc.org
913-642-8885
2708 W. 43rd Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102

Classroom Tutors & Mentors
The United Way of Wyandotte County would like volunteers to become mentors and tutors for first, second and third grade students, working under the supervision of the classroom teacher.  Interns must be willing to make a commitment for a weekly meeting with the student(s) in order to develop relationships with those children involved in the program.  Training and background checks will be required.
Contact: Diane Hentges
913-371-3674

Cross-Lines
www.cross-lines.org
Cross-Lines' mission is to provide people affected by poverty with basic services and opportunities that encourage self-confidence and self-sufficiency.  There are many opportunities to volunteer at Cross-lines!  Interns are needed for home repair projects, youth group project leaders, community service projects, thrift store cashier (half day shifts: one time a week or 2 times a month), food pantry helpers, commodities sackers and commodities deliverers.
Contact: Amber Glasgow
913-281-3388
736 Shawnee Ave
Kansas City, KS 66105

Duchesne Clinic
www.duchesneclinic.org
The Duchesne Clinic provides outpatient care to the under and uninsured of Wyandotte County.  Student volunteers are needed to provide patient check-in as well as diabetes and nutrition counseling. Individuals with computer skills are also needed for data entry, and students with conversational and medical Spanish background may help as interpreters.  
Contact: Gloria Guerra
913-321-2626
636 Tauromee
Kansas City, KS 66101

El Centro
www.elcentroinc.com
El Centro is a not-for-profit social enterprise driven to create and sustain educational, social and economic opportunities for families. We promise to fulfill this mission by offering educational, social and economic services that strengthen families and the entire Kansas City community. We deliver on that promise by providing comprehensive, continuous programs and services for families and individuals of all ages, races and religions. There are opportunities to help adults with GED, ESL, and SSL classes. Interns are needed to help with the senior program which includes telephone reinsurance by contacting senior citizens in the community which are home bound.
Contact: Marie LaFever (for volunteering in the office), 913-677-0100 ext 106
1333 S. 27th St.
Kansas City, KS  66106

Friendship Inn
www.friendshipinnkc.org
Friendship Inn was created to establish a "home away from home" for out-of-town patients, and/or their loved ones, who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals in the Kansas City area, by providing temporary lodging, kitchen facilities, and staff trained to provide emotional support.  Interns are needed for housekeeping including laundry, cleaning, answering the phone, checking guests in and out, and to provide emotional and social support for those staying in the house.
Contact: Peggy Walls
816-506-6339
4146 State Line
Kansas City, KS  66103

Good Samaritan Project
www.gsp-kc.org/index.aspx
The Good Samaritan Project is a bi-state HIV/AIDS intervention and education program.    
Contact: Nicole Davis; ndavis@gsp-kc.org
816-561-8784 ext 107
3030 Walnut St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Harvesters
www.harvesters.org
The Harvesters Community Food Network helps people in need by:  1.Collecting food and household products from community and industry sources.  2. Distributing these products and providing nutrition services through a network of not-for-profit agencies.   3. Offering leadership and education programs to increase community awareness of hunger, and generating solutions to end hunger.
Contact: Ann Van Zee, Community Outreach Manager, avanzee@harvesters.org; 816-929-3085
3801 Topping Ave
Kansas City, MO 64129

Heartland Habitat for Humanity
www.heartlandhabitat.org
Heartland habitat for Humanity's mission is to build simple, decent, and affordable homes for people in need, following biblical purposes. ReStore sells new and used donated items for houses and construction to the public at a 20-80% discount. All net proceeds go towards building our homes. Items that are donated are new or gently used. They are a green organization, recycling 99% of what they receive. In one year, they diverted 150 tons from the landfill. Interns can assist in unloading trucks, sorting and pricing items, constructing shelves and displays, and assisting customers. ReStore is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-6pm.
Contact: Kate Fields, kate@heartlandhabitat.org; 913-342-3047
520 S. 55th
Kansas City, KS  66106

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
www.kckps.org
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools department of Student, Family and Community Services has opportunities for interns with their specialists (Community Outreach, Foundation for Excellence, Truancy & Alternative Services). The work includes community agency screening, presentations, strategic planning, clerical management and more. If you are looking to learn more about how the school district meets the needs of students, families and obtains community support, this intern opportunity is for you.
Contact: Tyrone M. Bates, Jr.; Community Outreach Specialist-Kansas City Kansas Public School U.S.D. #500
4601 State Ave. Suite 38
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-279-2094, Cell: 913-568-2592, Fax 913-279-2353
tybates@kckps.org

Kansas Multicultural Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center (KMADT)
KMADT is an intermediate care facility for substance abusers, which provides in-patient care, family counseling, vocation counseling, detoxification and after-care services.  KMADT is seeking interns to work with nursing and clinical staff members to enhance the services provided to patients.
Contact: 913-371-5191
2940 North 17th St
Kansas City, KS 66104

Kansas State School for the Blind
www.kssb.net
The mission of the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) is to empower students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to assume responsible roles in society and to lead fulfilling lives. With an environment rich in comprehensive services, education specialists, and individualized curriculum, transition planning and statewide outreach, KSSB will lead through partnerships with parents, local schools, and community resources to ensure equal access to high quality education for all Kansas students who are blind or visually impaired. Interns are needed to help tutor and socialize with the students in the dorm as well as help out with special events at the school such as athletic events, parents' weekend, and holiday parties.
Contact: 913-281-3308
1100 State Ave
Kansas City, KS  66102

KVC Behavioral Healthcare
KVC Behavioral Healthcare provides in-patient psychiatric care to severely emotionally disturbed individuals and families, outpatient care to abused, neglected and abandoned children and their families along with transitional living programs for runaway and homeless youth. Interns are needed to help in their Observation and Stabilizatioin Unit to work with nurses in assessing mental and behavioral issues in short-term stay patients. The center also has a need for interns with a background in nutrition.
Contact: 913-621-4641

Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
www.mocsa.org
MOCSA's mission is to lessen the ill effects of sexual assault and abuse through prevention and education programs, intervention and treatment sessions, and advocacy for victims. If you choose to become a MOCSA volunteer, you will be helping others deal with the very difficult issues of sexual abuse and assault. Volunteer positions include opportunities for direct service, such as providing hospital advocacy or community education. If you want to help in more indirect ways, fundraising, special events, and agency assitance may be a good fit for you. All volunteer positions are imperative to MOCSA, and volunteers will receive training and resources. For more information or for an application, check out the MOCSA website. **Please note volunteer training is only offered three times per year.**
Contact: Jessie Funk, Volunteer Coordinator
816-285-1376
3217 Broadway Ste 500
Kansas City, MO 64111
 
Odyssey Healthcare
www.odsyhealth.com
Odyssey HealthCarre is the embodiment of the hospice concept providing compassionate care and comfort to people experiencing the final phase of their life's journey. Interns are needed to provide companionship to one patient and spend 1-4 hours per week spending time with their patient. Other opportunities include administrative positions.
Contact: Gretta Koehler-Jones, gkoehler-jones@odsyhealth.com
816-333-1980
800 E. 101st Terr.
Kansas City, MO 64131

Reach Out and Read Kansas City
www.reachoutandreadkc.org
Making Books Part of a Healthy Childhood, Reach Out and Read Kansas City is a medically based, early childhood literacy program that provides free books to at-risk children in the Kansas City area. Medical providers share information on the importance of reading and brain development with families and volunteers read to children in 40 pediatric waiting rooms across Kansas City, including several at KU Med Center and nearby clinics. In addition to volunteer readers in area clinics, Interns are also needed to sort donated books in our book storage area at KU Med Center. Interns need to fill out an application and attend a 90 minute training session prior to volunteering.
Contact: Laura Long
913-588-2793
G011 Miller Building, MS 4004
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160

Rose Brooks Center
www.rosebrooks.org
Rose Brooks Center is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that provides a full continuum of care including prevention programming, crisis intervention and other supportive services to thousands of women and children each year. Opportunities include: sorting clothes, holiday store, special events, clerical work, kitchen support, etc.
Contact: Joan Dougherty
816-523-5550 ext 417

Rosedale Developmental Association
 www.rosedaleassociation.org
The Rosedale Development Association is a community development corporation that partners with residents, businesses and institutions to improve the lives of those who live, work, and play in Rosedale, Kansas.  Interns are needed as mailing or office assistants, groundskeepers, translators (are always needed!), construction volunteers, minor home repairmen, and surveyors. Community TREE-Teach, Responsibility, Educate, Empower.  Interns are needed as adult sponsors to help youth complete their personally designed community service projects. Other opportunities to work with youth include Saturday Academy Instructors, Childcare supervisors, Junior Achievement Instructors, Rosedale Excellence in Education Program Assistants, and tutors.
Contact: lwright@rosedale.org
913-677-5097
1403 SW Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103

Salvation Army
www.salarmy-mokan.org
The Salvation Army offers a helping hand to people of all ages, races and cultural backgrounds. it helps the elderly, families and young people alike. The Salvation Army translates its faith into action by offereing programs and services around the world. Locally, this includes a center for homeless services, an early childhood learning center, emergency assistance, crisis care, supportive housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, home and hospital visits, military services, prison work, programs for the elderly, summer camps, hispanic outreach ministry and a corps community center.
Contact: Maj. Judy Forney, judy_forney@usc.salvationarmy.org; 913-232-5400
6723 State Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66112

St. Benedict's Child Care Center/Catholic Charities
 www.catholicharitieskc.org
The mission of St. Benedict's Special Children's Center is to provide assistance to families and children with special needs. St. Benedict's Center is run by the Catholic Community Services and has particular need for case managers who will work one-on-one with teen mothers and fathers, connecting them to services and resources in the community. Help is also needed in providing Parenting Education classes.
Contact:Kasie Garlington, St. Benedict's Early Education Center Director
913-621-7403, Cell 913-909-1060
220 S. 9th St.
Kansas City, KS 66102

United Way of Wyandotte Co, Inc.
www.unitedway-wyco.org/getinvolved
The mission of the United Way of Wyandotte County is to increase the community's understanding of human needs and to mobilize resources to meet those needs. The Volunteer Center helps match volunteers with volunteer opportunities in the community. Interns are encouraged to fill out a volunteer application to determine areas of interest, skills, and availability. Interested volunteers can receive a weekly e-newsletter listing current volunteer opportunities. Just e-mail with your contact information. Opprotunities can also be found on our website. There is a link to volunteer opportunities by countites in the area.
Contact: Diane Hentges
913-371-1042
434 Minnesota Ave, PO Box 17-1042
Kansas City, KS  66117

Visiting Nurse Association
www.vnakc.com
The not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Association Corporation provides home health care services in the comfort and convenience of a patient's own home during a time of medical need. VNA's comprehensive range of services include nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; social service and dietary counseling. Specialty nursing services include cardio pulmonary care, infusion therapy, mental health and enterostromal theraphy. Sreving the Wyandotte Area.
Contact: info@vnakc.com
816-531-1200
1500 Meadowlake Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114

Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
www.wyandotcenter.org
The Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1953. We are dedicated to serving the residents of Wyandotte County with innovative behavioral health services. Working in partnership with the communities and agencies we provide quality services that enrich and strengthen the lives of Wyandotte County citizens. We believe that mental health care is a vital factor in the quality of life. We treat people with dignity and respect. We believe that people are capable and have abilities to change and progress. We provide services that ensure the highest standards of care. We strive to provide services that are accessible to all members of our community. We recognize our community leadership role in identifying and meeting mental health needs. We will be ethical in our interactions with our consumers, our staff, and our community.
Contact: information@wmhci.org or 913-233-3305
757 Armstrong Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101

YouthBuild
www.youthbuild.org
YouthBuild KCK promotes a healthy lifestyle and creates an opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills, become productive citizens in the community, utilize construction skills and training, participate in community service activities, and create access to employment skills and job opportunities. YouthBuild is a 10‑month training and education program for unemployed young people ages 16 - 24.  Interns would help the trainees build and rehabilitate affordable housing for homeless and low-income families or help tutor the trainees to prepare for their GED.
Contact: Tammy Clary, tclary@youthbuildkck.org 913-371-3770
1821 N 3^rd St
Kansas City, KS 66101

YouthFriends
www.youthfriends.org/KC
The YouthFriends program is designed to connect caring adults in the community to youth in the schools who need positive role models in their lives and have the need to feel valued by the community.  As a YouthFriends volunteer you could share life experiences with a child, helping out with homework, discussing sports or playing games. The application process is easy and fast, but volunteers must make a commitment of at least one hour per week with a child or teenager in the Kansas City, Kansas School District (USD 500).
Contact: Tyrone M. Bates, Jr.
913-279-2094, Cell: 913-568-2592, Fax 913-279-2353
tybates@kckps.org

YMCA (KCK Branch)
www.ymca-kc.org
AIM (Adults In Mentoring) is for anyone over 21 years old who is committed to the positive development of girls and boys, in grades 6 through 8, this one-on-one volunteer opportunity is for you. Your time commitment will be during the day for a minimum of one hour per week.  The YMCA has other volunteer opportunities available in Kansas City, Kansas, too. Just call and ask.
Contact: 8thstreet@ymca-kc.org
913-321-9622
900 N 8th St
Kansas City, KS 66101

YWCA
www.ywca.org/kansascity
The YWCA provides services to enhance the spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional development of women and youth of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. The YWCA runs programs dealing with diverse issues including: teen pregnancy prevention and teen parent support, substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS education and care coordination, juvenile offender reintegration and independent living. The YWCA is particularly interested in an intern to work with its "Girls' Time Out" program, which provides a holistic approach to adolescent health and other services. Other interns are also needed for a mentoring program.
Contact: 913-371-1105 or email through the website
1017 N 6th St
Kansas City, KS 66101