Become a friend to an elderly resident visiting, chatting, playing cards & other games, reading and writing letters, taking strolls around the campus or snacking in the cafe.

Some activities include:

• 1:1 visits with resident(s)
• read to resident(s) (books, mail, newspaper, magazine, etc.)
• write letters for resident(s)
• assist resident(s) to learn computer skills
• attend outings with program staff to assist resident on a 1:1 basis (grocery, Starlight, museum, etc.)
• escort resident(s) in house to Uhlmann library, Sarah’s Salon, leisure programs, therapy, art gallery and visit
• provide 1:1 assistance at group programs (escort, assist residents)
• escort resident(s) outside to porch or around grounds for visits, visit about synagogue news/community events
• offer to help organize the items on their bulletin board
• go out to the garden in the back of the facility
• visit the Gift Shop

Volunteers must have a sociable personality and show compassion toward elderly. He/She must also have a timely and helpful personality.

To volunteer, contact Tamar Stein at volunteer@villageshalom.org or 913-266-8310.

Skills

Requirements

Training is available on December 2 at 10 am and 5:30 pm - more information at registration of your volunteer activity.

Able to arrive 30 minutes before desired sessions below -

Session 1 - 7:45 - 9 am

Session 2 - 9:15 - 10:20 am

Lunch 10:30 - 11 am

Session 3 - 11:40 - 12:35 pm

Session 4 - 1:00 - 2:05 pm

To volunteer, click here!

You have the chance to be involved with a great group of people and one revitalizing event in Downtown Olathe. Become a volunteer for the 1st annual Downtown Olathe Arts Festival in 2011.

Dates for the event volunteers are June 10-12, 2011.

Working for the Downtown Olathe Arts Festival is a positive and rewarding time well spent.

Our efforts help bring the community together to celebrate the arts, and we have a lot of fun making it all happen.

The National World War I Museum is seeking a full-time Curator of Education. The Curator of Education is primarily responsible for:

1. Creating an overall education program strategy for public programs, distance learning and school programs
2. Researching, developing and implementing specific programs across multiple disciplines using a variety of delivery methods and technologies to achieve this goal.

The essential first year goal will be to oversee the creation and implementation of a major (foundation funded) distance learning program.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is looking for a skillful, caring and compassionate adult to fill the position of Membership Coordinator.

The Membership Coordinator is responsible for all membership functions including VISIONS data system entry and data maintenance, member files, Division of Family Services applications and follow-up.

Medicalodges Gardner is looking for a creative artist to teach all levels of art. The volunteer would visit the center two to three times a month and work with adult residents for one to two hours at a time.

To volunteer, contact Lesta Bell Feldkamp at llbell@medicalodges.com or (913) 856-6520.