How would you like to help?
Volunteering opens your heart to the community. By donating your time, you build a stronger future for everyone. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to finding the volunteer role that fits your life.
Find your way to serve
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Adult Volunteers
Serve at The Market, help in the office, or lend a hand where support is needed most. There are flexible volunteer opportunities for adults ages 18 and older.
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Student Volunteers
High school students can earn service hours while making a difference in their community. Every helping hand brings hope to our neighbors.
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Corporate Group Volunteers
Gather your coworkers to serve your community. Volunteer at events like Hope Ball, help organize gifts for Christmas Shining Star, or lend a hand at The Market or the eyeglass mission.
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School and Church Groups
We love when school and church groups volunteer with us. We offer hands-on activities for groups of all sizes, giving students and parishioners a chance to serve their community.
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Getting started is simple
Four steps take you from curious to contributing.
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Step 1: Browse opportunities
Explore the roles above and think about your interests, skills, and availability.
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Step 2: Apply through Volgistics
Complete our quick online application in the Volgistics volunteer portal. It only takes a few minutes.
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Step 3: Complete onboarding
Our volunteer team will reach out to confirm your role, schedule any required orientation, and answer questions.
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Step 4: Start serving
Show up, make an impact, and join a community of volunteers changing lives across the Kansas City-St. Joseph region.
How Valuable are Volunteers
We couldn't do what we do without YOU!
- Total volunteers last year
- 1,205
- Total hours of service
- 10,410
- Estimated value of those volunteer hours
- $291,481.59
“I just enjoy being able to do something for someone else. It has brought a real awareness that people are in need of food. People that are working and trying to make it, just need a little help to get through the month.”
Ready to get started?
Apply online through our Volgistics volunteer portal. Browse open shifts, pick what fits your schedule, and submit in just a few minutes.
You will be taken to Volgistics, our secure volunteer management partner.
Questions about volunteering? [email protected] or 816-659-8205
