Individuals & Families | Groups | Youth | Teachers | Interns
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at KCUYC. Whether you're a individual seeking an opportunity a couple hours a week or a group of volunteers looking for a single day's project, KCUYC has something for you.
Click here for a summary of the expectations KCUYC has for its volunteers.
Individual and family volunteer opportunities include:
Daily Programming Mentors/Volunteers
Participate in the weekly programming through mentoring and providing help during the daily activities. Volunteer commitment: 1 hour each week
To Register, follow this link, fill out the application, and our Volunteer Coordinator will be contacting you.
http://www.uevent.com/registration?code=1P2CYPHZXX
Recreation / Fitness Training
Participate in the weekly programming through facilitating recreational activities and/or fitness training times. Volunteer commitment: 1 hour each week
Gardening / Food Prep
Assist KCUYC staff and students with preparing and maintaining the on-site community gardens. Assist with daily food preparation for student snacks/meals. Volunteer commitment: 1 hour each week
Organization & Filing
Provide office support through a variety of tasks such as filing reports, updating forms/filing systems, organizing books and resources, etc. Volunteer commitment: as available
General Maintenance / Minor Construction
Assist with ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the KCUYC facilities through a variety of basic tasks and/or limited construction projects. Volunteer commitment: varies
Van Drivers/Riders
Provide transportation for the students to and from the Center in the afternoons. Volunteer commitment: 1 hour each week
KCUYC can customize projects for your group or missions team. Opportunities may include landscaping or yard work, planting, painting, cleaning or more. In addition, a variety of opportunities are available for your group to conduct in-kind drives that benefit the youth at KCUYC. Please e-mail volunteer@kcurbanyouthcenter.org for more information.
Youth are not just the focus of KCUYC's work, they are also welcomed volunteers! For specific information and age requirements on youth service opportunities, please e-mail volunteer@kcurbanyouthcenter.org.
KCUYC has several programs that would particularly benefit from the unique education and skills offered by teachers and education professionals. Help tutor youth in reading, math or other subjects. Expertise in program planning and development is also needed. Some paid positions available. E-mail volunteer@kcurbanyouthcenter.org for more information.
Looking for a meaningful opportunity to build real-world experience in the areas of youth development, fundraising or volunteer management? Spend a semester working alongside the staff at KCUYC. Serving as an intern is a great way to build your resume and begin establishing yourself in Kansas City's nonprofit community! E-mail volunteer@kcurbanyouthcenter.org for more information.
