http://www.vcjc.org Information provided by Volunteer Center of Johnson County en-us Copyright 2009 Volunteer Center of Johnson County. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:06:32 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.vcjc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/010/327/169/10327169036.jpg This is the 13th annual Gobbler Grind Marathon. This race is a qualifier for the famous Boston Marathon. It brings runners from all over the world to Johnson County. The money raised will support the Safety For Kids Child Passenger Safety Program, which helps the Safety & Health Council of Western MO & KS purchase car and booster seats for those who can't afford them. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10348804335 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10348804335 This Halloween, donate your candy in exchange for great prizes at the Smiles Change Lives Candy Exchange! Ace Scale, Inc. will donate $1 to Smiles Change Lives for every pound that is collected. The more candy that is collected, the more kids can have a chance at healthy & beautiful smiles. Candy donated will go to our troops overseas. Help Smiles Change Lives reach our goal of 1,500 pounds of candy! Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10344023895 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10344023895 Sunflower House and Haake Companies join each October to host Pumpkin Palooza, a fun, family-centered fall event featuring a designer pumpkin sale, a fabulous prize drawing, Disney-themed haunted house, children’s activities and a visit from Happy Bear. Proceeds from Pumpkin Palooza benefit Sunflower House and the thousands of children and families we reach. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338931331 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10338931331 Come join in the fun this Fall by planting trees in Osawatomie! Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10337127846 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10337127846 The 8th Annual ALL American Celebration! A celebration to honor Veterans, Firefighters & Police Officers on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Come enjoy the Music, Activities, Free Lunch, and Prizes!! For more information call: 913-649-5700 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10328051067 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10328051067 The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Block Party is the place to be on Friday, June 26 from 5:00 to 10:00. Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10324547312 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10324547312 The Executive Service Corps is looking for volunteers with experience in all aspects of sales and marketing. Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10323836295 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10323836295 The Cattle Baron's Ball will be held Saturday August 15, 2009 from 5:30pm - 12:00 midnight at the Muehlebach Hotel - Downtown Kansas City, MO. This is one of Kansas City's premier charity events, and the ball has been extremely successful over the past 27 years, raising more than $11.8 million dollars for the American Cancer Society. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10323594116 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10323594116 TLC for Children and Families is seeking 5-10 individuals to volunteer at our United for Kids Gala. Volunteers will serve as Concierge to help with auction check out. Volunteers will arrive at 7:20 pm and be done by 10:00 pm. Gala will take place at the Overland Park Marriott this Friday, October 3. Please contact Hayley Hayes, at 913-764-2887 or hhayes@kidstlc.org. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10295033432 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10295033432 The Salvation Army is in need of 3-4 volunteers to take application information from our Christmas Assistance(Adopt-A-Family/Angel Tree)program. Interested people should have good communication skills - knowledge of Spanish is a plus! Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10294902073 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10294902073 Volunteers are needed to help out during our upcoming Fall Fun Fest! Saturday, September 27th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10290163134 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10290163134 Searching for a dependable volunteer to assist in the Victim Assistance Unit. Shifts are Monday-Friday, 1pm - 5pm. Person will answer phones and do light clerical work. Qualifications include: 18 years of age or older, no criminal history, pleasant telephone voice, ability to work with professionals and the public and a commitment to confidentiality. Interested candidates may contact Debborah Floyd by email debbie.floyd@jocogov.org or call 913-715-3029 to apply. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10288314005 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10288314005 The American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk is coming up on Saturday, May 31st, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed for set up & clean up, monitoring tents, route marshals, parking directors, etc. The time required for this event is minimal – 6:00 am to 11:30 am. Please contact Natalie Cronkhite at (913-652-1901 or natalie.cronkhite@heart.org) the American Heart Association if you are able to help. We appreciate any time you can spare! We hope to see you there! Thank... Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10279172903 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10279172903 The Compassionate Ear Warmline is a consumer-operated project that utilizes the priceless experience of mental health consumers to help persons in need of a good listener, or compassionate ear. We are one of five warmlines in the state of Missouri. Compassionate Ear needs volunteers! As a volunteer your will gain valuable work experience, learn more about recovery, and have the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life. If you would like to make a difference in someone's... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274666156 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10274666156 Mother to Mother is a mentoring program provided through Catholic Charities in Olathe for women of different racial, religious and economic backgrounds. “Support Mothers” meet together in friendship with their “Partner Mothers”, offering emotional support and sharing life experiences. How to get involved: Become a “Support Mother” and help another woman who may be a new or single mother or who just wants to learn to be a better parent. Serve on the monthly “Planning Committee” helping t... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10265598861 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10265598861 Shawnee Town Museum is looking for volunteers to help with set-up and registration during 'Family Stories'--an oral history project designed to gather and record family histories from area residents who live, work in or have visited the Shawnee, KS area. Participants of all ages will be sharing their family histories and anecdotes with our historians. The stories will then be archived in the Johnson County Museum. Volunteers will help us set up refreshments, greet & register interviewees a... Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10253951839 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10253951839 AYS organizes Hip Hop for Health Fairs in Wyandotte County’s middle and high schools to provide much-needed health information and health screenings to Wyandotte County youth. You have the opportunity to make these fairs more effective by assisting AYS staff! Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252973391 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10252973391 If you enjoy working with families and love being surrounded by art, consider volunteering for the Kemper Street Museum at the Plaza Art Fair! Our Street Museum is a high-activity tent that offers hands-on art projects and prize-giveaways to all fairgoers. Volunteers will assist with a variety of projects. This is a great family or group activity! The Plaza Art Fair is September 21, 22, and 23, 2007. Shifts are three hours in length. Call or email today to learn more. Jennifer Lapka P... Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10246463946 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10246463946 Run for the Orangutans! Volunteers are needed to assist with various opportunities for this walk/run on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Duties include: course monitors, set-up, parking/directions, finish line, info tables, food tables, awards and many others! Most shifts are from 7:30 am-11:00 am. The race will be rain or shine. Volunteers receive free admission to the zoo and a free t-shirt. To sign up for this fun event, call Lisa at 913-485-3254 or email lisadrake@eventmidwest.com. Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10246465496 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10246465496 Meals on Wheels needs your help! This program delivers 600 nutritious meals a day to seniors in Johnson County, and we need your helping hands to make a difference in an older person's life! Meals are delivered between 10:45 a.m. and 11:45, Monday through Friday. Volunteers may deliver one day per week or one day per month. Gather a team involving your friends, faith group, school, business or corporation! Routes are available throughout Johnson County. If you are interested in v... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10244852945 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10244852945 Would you like to Help inspire children to be educated about agriculture through the American Royal KALF Days. This year's KALF Days are to be held July 16, and July 17, 2007 and we would like your help as volunteers to make sure these children receive the most out of the day and learn about agriculture. On Monday, July 16th, we will have 2100 kids from Freedom Schools through our facilities. Then, on Tuesday, July 17th, we will have kids from the Boys and Girls Club along with 100 c... Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10243156335 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10243156335 Picture this: For 50 years Margie hardly had to think twice about jumping in her car and dashing off to the grocery store, post office, beauty shop, doctor's office, etc. When she needed groceries or a stamp she just got in the car and went. Now at 78, she lives with arthritis and macular degeneration which leave her unable to drive. She could take a cab but the cost will add up when she considers round-trip rides to a monthly doctor's appointment and weekly trips to the grocery store. The... Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10241381532 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10241381532 Prison Fellowship is a faith-based, life skills ministry to inmates and families with various volunteer opportunities to get involved. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10232489733 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10232489733 The Merriam Historic Plaza & Visitors Bureau is now operational from the new site location at 6304 East Frontage Road in Merriam (Shawnee Mission Parkway exit along Interstate 35). Join us for the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 am - noon. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=23118351 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vcjc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=23118351