This volunteer position will help set up, facilitate and clean up Soccer Celebration! themed games. They will interact with Watch Party guests. This active position will be mostly in the sun, but will have shade available for breaks.
Minimum age: 16
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This volunteer position will help set up, facilitate and clean up Soccer Celebration! themed art activities. They will interact with Watch Party guests. This active position will be mostly in the shade.
This volunteer position will guide volunteers and staff as they come through the hospitality gate into the backstage area. They will also check on supplies and make sure the hospitality room is staying clean. They will not have interaction with Watch Party guests. This position will be mostly in the shade and can be seated or standing.
This volunteer position will be our eyes and ears inside the Theatre in the Park Bowl and will interact with Watch Party guests. Working closely with our house management staff you will help check bathrooms supplies and trash. This job will involve lots of walking in the sun, but shade will be available as needed.
This volunteer position will check id's and interact with Watch Party guests in the concessions line. This job will involve lots of standing/walking in the sun, but shade will be available as needed.
Minimum age: 21
This volunteer position will work together with our Theatre in the Park staff to serve Watch Party guests. This position will take place mostly in air conditioning, but will be very active.
This volunteer position will check badges for staff/volunteers to enter the backstage area. They will have some interaction with Watch Party guests. This position will be mostly in the shade and can be seated or standing.
This volunteer position will give volunteers breaks and assist throughout the venue as needed. They will have interaction with Watch Party guests and staff. This position will take place in the sun and shade and will be active moving in and out of the Watch Party viewing area.
This volunteer position will check badges for staff/volunteers to enter the backstage area. Will help set up in bowl area before the game. They will have some interaction with Watch Party guests. This position will be mostly in the shade and can be seated as needed.
Kick-off the summer with a soccer-inspired program for babies and toddlers to play. One volunteer is needed for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and clean-up.
Minimum age: 13
Opp Available Positions: 3
Volunteers read or listen to a book and write a review on JCL's website. Tips for reviewing a book:- Your job is to be an ambassador to our collection for other patrons who likely are just browsing and are looking for guidance.- Keep your reviews to 3-5 sentences. Your reviews should be short and to the point. - Don't summarize the plot. A little description is ok to give the reader context, though.- Show us your unique perspective on the item! Tell us why you liked or did not like the book. - Include genre and appeal factors. Reviews must be original (not AI generated) for books and AV materials you consumed in the last 60 days. For each book reviewed, you may log 2 hours of service (One hour for reading/listening the book and one hour for reviewing it.)If you are not needing your hours verified, you may self report your service hours by logging into your volunteer profile. Please note - reviews are also welcome on DVDs, games, and CDs in the library collection.If you are needing service hours verified for work or community service, you may only submit a maximum of 8 book reviews per month. Credit will not given for materials that took less than hour to consume such as a children's book.For verification of service hours, please submit here.
Minimum age: 18
This drop-in and connect activity is designed for a casual playdate at the library. Two volunteers are need for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and clean-up.
Opp Available Positions: 7
Young explorers (ages 6-10) will rotate through hands-on STEM stations featuring fossil digs, sensory materials, and discovery tools. Four volunteers are need for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, assist patrons during the workshop, and clean-up.
Opp Available Positions: 8
Attendees will create their own decorative egg during this fun hands on activity. Two volunteers are need for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, assist patrons during the workshop, and clean-up.
Minimum age: 14
Opp Available Positions: 4
If you love to do jigsaw puzzles, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you. The Friends have several donated puzzles (1K-2K pieces) that need to be put together to ensure all pieces are in the box before they are sold. We estimate it will take between 6-20 hours to complete each puzzle depending on the number of pieces and people working on it. Volunteers can pick-up puzzles and take them home to work on. Once complete, the puzzle pieces will need to be put back in a Ziplock and a note made that it is complete. (Please don't tape the box closed.)If you are needing service hours verified for this opportunity, you will need to send a photo of the completed puzzle.
Minimum age: 12
Opp Available Positions: 1
Friends of Johnson County Library supports library programs and services through the sale of books donated by the community.Volunteers are needed to help accept book donations at the Friends of Johnson County Library Sort Center (8279 Melrose Dr., Overland Park, KS). Volunteers must be able to lift boxes up to 40 lbs. on/off dolly carts, stand for long periods of time, and be comfortable going outside to assist with donation drop offs. Closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing are strongly encouraged.
The Friends of Johnson County Library host Book Sales in the The Book Nook! every Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are needed to help with counting books, greeting customers, and float around the space checking on customers.Since are our focus is on providing excellent customer service, volunteers are asked to keep cell phones in your pockets and to not wear ear buds/headphones. Interested in becoming a trained cashier? Here are the requirements:
Are you an avid reader? Do you dream of shelving books? Detail oriented volunteers who love to organize are needed to help the Friends of Johnson County Library. Volunteers will help us scan donated books using an electric scanner at the Friends Sort Center. Once the books are sent to carts by the scanner, volunteers will unload the carts and places the books in the appropriate area of the warehouse. Volunteers will be trained to understand criteria for where books are placed. Additionally, volunteers will shelve some donated books by genre. Volunteers must be able to stand and move frequently in warehouse environment. They must also be able to bend and lift books up to 20 lbs.Volunteers are asked to commit to one - 3 hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. Shifts are available Monday-Friday from either 9AM-Noon or Noon-3PM.A volunteer interview and training are required.Please note: Donations are down in the winter months so we are not currently placing any new volunteers in the position. If you are interested, please register so we may alert you when new openings become available.
Opp Available Positions: 25
The Friends of Johnson County Library accepts community book donations. You can host a book drive and earn up to 10 service hours*. Our expectation is to do the following steps to engage your community in the book drive.Here is how to get started:1. Determine where you are going to host your book drive. It could be in your neighborhood, at your school, service organization, business, church, etc.2. Here is the list of the items the Friends of Johnson County Library can and can''t accept.3. Create a flyer to promote your book drive. You can share it on social media, deliver it to your neighbors, or share it at a physical location you'll be collecting the books.4. Collect the books.5. Bring your items to the Friends of Johnson County Library's sorting facility (8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS in the Pine Ridge Business Complex) on Saturday mornings between 9-11AM.Questions? Contact the Friends at 913-492-4791 or book@friendsofjcl.org.*If a team of volunteers is working on this opportunity, please contact us before getting started to determine the maximum number of service hours each participate may earn.
Minimum age: 8
Help stock the shelves at one of the County's food pantries. Collect non-expired food items and unopened hygiene products such as peanut butter, jelly, soup, canned fruit, canned meat (tuna or chicken), helper meals (tuna helper, chicken helper, & hamburger helper), pasta, pasta sauce, beans, rice, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, soap, baby wipes, and cleaning supplies. Johnson County Human Services provides services such as utility assistance, food assistance and case management to qualifying individuals. We operate three food pantries in Johnson County: North Central (Lenexa), Northeast (Mission), and Southwest (Gardner). *Due to safety regulations, we are unable to accept expired food. Donations can be dropped off (Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm) at our Olathe office located at 11811 S Sunset Drive SUITE 1300 Olathe, KS 66061.
Interested in volunteering for Aging & Human Services but uncertain where to start? Attend a volunteer orientation. General orientation is a one hour overview of the services provided by Aging & Human Services and ways you can volunteer.
We offer the following volunteer opportunities:- Catch-a-Ride- Home-Delivered Meals- SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas)To get started with one of the above opportunities, you must attend an orientation session. Orientations are hosted once a month on-site at the Olathe office. During the orientation you will complete all neccessary paperwork to volunteer. Weekday opportunities available from 8am-5pm.
If interested in joining Catch-a-Ride or Home- Delivered Meals, please plan on staying an additional hour for program training. The program training is from 2 pm - 3 pm.
If an ADA accommodation is needed, please reach out to the volunteer services coordinator. We would prefer to have two business days' notice to help us meet your needs most effectively. 913-715-8859 or HS-Volunteer@jocogov.org
*Please note this orientation is only for the Aging and Human Services department. If you are interested in volunteering for multiple departments, additional orientation or training may be required.*
https://www.jocogov.org/dept/human-services/volunteer/orientations
JCPRD host events throughout the year at our parks and facilities and we'd love to have your help! Please join this group if you'd like to be notified when we post sign up opportunities for JCPRD Special Events!
The Johnson County Museum host events throughout the year and we'd love to have your help! Please join this group if you'd like to be notified when we post sign up opportunities for Johnson County Museum Special Events!
If you don't see the volunteer position you're looking for, or you aren't sure about where you want to volunteer, you've come to the right place! Sign up here and you will be contacted to learn more about volunteering in the library!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with JCPRD. If you'd like more information about available opportunities sign up here and we'll contact you to help find a good fit for your volunteer talents!
Are you looking to volunteer with the library but do not have the time to commit to a regular volunteer shift? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for people who want to help with a variety of one-time volunteer opportunities. These opportunities may include: preparing mailings, setting-up for events, greeting and ushering programs, or helping with book sales. By joining this group, you will receive emails letting you know about new one-time volunteer opportunities. You will be able register for whichever opportunities interest you. It's that simple.
Minimum age: 15
Read and review teen books for the Library's website in exchange for volunteer credit!Every review published on our website earns the reviewer 2 hours (one for reading the book, one for writing the review).Please do not start reviewing materials until you have received an email explaining the process. Please note you must have a Johnson County Library card to participate as a reviewer. If you do not have one, click here to learn how to get a library card.Reviews must be original (not AI generated) for books and AV materials you consumed in the last 60 days. You may earn a maximum of 4 service hours per week for this opportunity. Reviews must be public on our website or you will not receive credit. Link to submit your verification
Opp Available Positions: 176
Do you want to be a part of library promotional materials? We are looking for a couple of teens to participate in a photoshoot at our Central Resource Branch. Teens - Your parents must sign a photo release for you to participate.
Attendees will create tiny prehistoric worlds during this fun hands on activity. Two volunteers are need for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, assist patrons during the workshop, and clean-up.
Teens will create tiny prehistoric worlds during this fun hands on activity. Two volunteers are need for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, assist patrons during the workshop, and clean-up.
Opp Available Positions: 0
Join this group to express interest in ushering indoor for Theatre in the Park.Job duties may include: greeting patrons, ticket taking, showing guests to their seats and answering any questions, concessions sales.You're free to watch the performance, but we do ask that you're available to answer questions before, during, and after the show.Please wear black slacks or a skirt with a black or white top.We'll email you when we post new ushering opportunities.
Journey back in time, when life began on planet Earth. Explore the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. Two volunteers are needed for each session to help with set-up, greeting patrons, wayfinding, and clean-up.
Do you love watching soccer? If so, this might be the perfect temperature controlled way to volunteer. Four volunteers are needed to assist with setup, greeting patrons, assisting patrons, and cleaning up for the World Cup Watch Party at Central Resource Branch.
Do you speak French? We are looking for two volunteers who are fluent in French to facilitate a conversation class in French. The program part is from 6:30-7:30PM on Monday, July 27th but volunteers will need to be there from 6-8PM to help with set-up and resetting the meeting room.
Opp Available Positions: 2
Do you speak Italian? We are looking for two volunteers who are fluent in Italian to facilitate a conversation class in Italian. The program part is from 6:30-7:30PM on Monday, June 22nd but volunteers will need to be there from 6-8PM to help with set-up and resetting the meeting room.
Volunteers like you help your Library with 60,000 hours each year.
Johnson County's Human Services department manages programs and activities that support the independence, dignity and self-sufficiency of Johnson County residents. - website
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