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Skills Requested: Friendly, warm and welcoming personalityRequirements & Commitment: Volunteers serve 1 shift per week, and shifts are typically 3 hours in length. There is a brief interview to match our volunteer's skills with the center's placement need, and all volunteers will complete trauma-informed training prior to their first shiOur volunteer greeters serve as an important first point of contact for victims of domestic violence that are visiting our center to receive services. As our guests enter the courthouse, greeters will provide a warm welcome and guide them to the center’s receptionist for check in. As the first glimpse our guests will receive of the GCFJC, this person must Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love of helping others and being a social support to residents of nursing homes and residential care facilitiesRequirements & Commitment: 18 years or older and ability to pass a background screen. Advocacy training is provided and required.Ombudsman volunteers can volunteer in 21 different counties across Missouri. Volunteers for the program are trained and expected to: – To advocate for residents’ rights – To provide community education on long-term care issues – To provide ombudsman services to all residents of all long-term care facilities in Missouri Ombudsman volunteers help to achieve these goals by: – Making sure Read more...
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Skills Requested: Basic cooking and cleaning skills, friendly and positive attitude, punctual and reliableRequirements & Commitment: One 4-hour shift per weekThe Kitchen Volunteer assists staff with cooking, serving and cleaning in our kitchen and dining room. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love for young children and teensRequirements & Commitment: Must pass a background check.Help children in foster care, foster families, and foster support agents shop for new clothes in the AFC clothes closet. Appointments are set in advance. When there are no appointments, volunteers stock shelves, organize inventory, answer phones, and schedule appointments. Read more...
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Skills Requested: Patience and understandingRequirements & Commitment: 1 - 2 nights per month overnight. Must be able to pass background check and attend training.🌟 Join Us in Making a Difference! Volunteer at Safe to Sleep Women’s Shelter! 🌟 Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to those in need? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the lives of women facing homelessness? Safe to Sleep Women’s Shelter warmly invites you to become a vital part of our dedicated Read more...
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Skills Requested: Ability to lift 5 lbs or more, compassionate, friendlyRequirements & Commitment: 13 year or older with signed waiver and background acknowledgement formWe offer volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, church groups, and business groups. We can even set up special events for larger groups, just give us a call. Pantry Check-in Volunteer opportunities vary but include greeting guests, registering guests, database input, stocking shelves, and more. Shopping Helper Help clients shop for their groceries in the food pantry. Schedule your time ahead Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love of helping othersRequirements & Commitment: 18 years or older and ability to pass a background check. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.Homebound Shopping volunteers assist homebound adults 60 and older to remain independent and living in their own homes by grocery shopping and providing social interaction during each visit. Homebound older adults benefit from the opportunity to choose the food and essential items of their choice from their favorite stores. Guests provide their own shopping list and payment so this program Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record (if applicable). Must become a registered member of GSUSA. Must be an approved volunteer who completes a volunteer application and background screening that is renewed every three years. Complete required tAs a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences and help them unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to take the lead and change the world. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop crucial skills and confidence to launch them into a lifetime of leadership. Imagine the excitement, the memories made, and the impact—this is Read more...
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Skills Requested: Oral Communication: Express ideas and facts clearly and accurately. Adaptability: Adjust, modify own behavior, and remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments. Computer Skills: Access to email and the Internet. PersRequirements & Commitment: Proven experience and success with group/team management. Must become a registered member of GSUSA. Complete required trainings as assigned and provided by GSMH and GSUSA. Must be an approved volunteer who completes a volunteer application and backgroAs a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences and help them unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to take the lead and change the world. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop crucial skills and confidence to launch them into a lifetime of leadership. Imagine the excitement, the memories made, and the impact—this is Read more...
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Skills Requested: Love for young children and readingRequirements & Commitment: Attend training, and pass a background check. Devote 30 minutes each week at local elementary school with a child that the volunteered is matched with.Reading Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for 30 minutes once a week. Ignite the love of literacy in a child through reading and mentoring. Read books and play literacy games one-on-one with your Buddy. Math Buddy volunteers work one-on-one with a student for 30 minutes twice a week. Help make math fun and Read more...
