Current Volunteer Opportunities At City Union Mission
FORMAL SERVICE
Nursery Care Assistant
Writer & Editor
Clerical Assistant
School Supplies Interviewer/Office Assistant
Job Coach Assistant
Nursery Care Provider
Learning Center Academic Assistant
Camp CUMCITO Health Screenings
Barber/Hairstylist - Men's Shelter
Public Speaker
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor
Library Assistant - Youth Center
Assistant to Family Shelter Manager
Family Night Host
Clerical Assistant - Family Shelter
Nursery Care Provider - a.m.
Driver for Men's Ministry Clients
Interviewer - Community Assistance
Clerical Assistant - Community Assistance
Learning Center Academic Assistant-Family Center
Clinic Assistant - Men's Center or Family Center
Doctor - Health Services
Clinical Nurse - Health Services
Medical Assistant - Men's Center or Family Center
Media List Manager
INFORMAL SERVICE
School Supplies Pantry Worker
School Supplies Care Handler
Tot Lot Tea Party
Carnival at Primary Camp
Carnival at Tot Lot Camp
School Supplies Childcare Provider
School Supplies Clothing Distributor
School Supplies Supply Packer
School Supplies Distribution Day
Carnival at Junior Camp
Tot Lot Banquet and Awards
Clean the Camp
Camp CUMCITO Bus Monitors
Luggage Helpers for Camp
Data Entry Assistant
School Supplies Client Guide
School Supplies Childcare Assistant
Serve Camp CUMCITO Teen Girls Banquet Night
FORMAL SERVICE
Many other formal positions are available upon pre-screening. All placements are made through an application/interview process through the Volunteer Department.
Contact our Volunteer Department at (816) 329-1487 or by email at Volunteers@cumission.org
Do you have one night per week once a month?
If the answer is yes, then come and show the love of Jesus to our children, while enabling parent(s) to attend Chapel. Chapel times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:45 - volunteers must be available from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A team of 3 volunteers per night is needed to play games, read stories and have fun with the younger tykes. Call your Sunday School friends, ladies groups, and college age children and advise them of this wonderful opportunity to share some of your experiences with our kids.
All persons interacting with our clients, must complete a background check form. Complete and return to: Bret Kroh , City Union Mission, 1100 E. 11th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106, or you may fax to: 815-329-1453.
Click here for the Background Check Authorization Form.
The writer/editor will create copy for photos, as well as help in creating a timeline for publication before September 2010.
Clerical assistance is needed in several areas of the Mission. Perform office tasks (i.e. file, make copies, make phone calls, prepare information folders, create simple documents, enter data).
School Supplies Interviewer/Office Assistant -
Volunteering during School Supplies:
Have the opportunity to share the Gospel of Christ with families, while assisting with each step of the application process. July 25 thru August 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm; August 22-31, 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Office Assistants must be MAAC trained. (training dates TBD and will be provided by MAAC)
Expand Career Development services to individual candidates in preparation for and during their God-centered employment journey, assisting them to become self-supporting contributors to society and the Christian community. Financial counsel concerning debt, give basic Microsoft Word training, assist with cover letter & resume creation, assist with online job searches and applications. Time commitment - 1.5 hours per client a week for 12 months.
Show the love of Jesus to children, while enabling parent(s) to attend life skill classes or chapel.
(M-F 9:00-11:00 for life skill classes) (Chapel times are Tues and Thurs from 6:45 to 7:45 - volunteer must be available from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.)
Learning Center Academic Assistant -
Empower men in our Men's Center with the academic/ career skills necessary for them to contribute to society and to the Christian community. Administer academic assessments, monitor classroom of computer stations, answer questions, possible tutoring. Must be male. (afternoon and evening hours M-F) Urgent need for a Wednesday night volunteer from 5 to 7 pm.
Assist women and/or men in our Family Center as they go through computer programs to improve academic skills. Must be female. (afternoons M-F)
Camp CUMCITO Health Screenings -
We need medical students, doctors and nurses to perform health screenings for our campers before each camp session. If you are available on Saturdays from 8 am to 2:00 p.m. , please assist us with getting our kids ready for camp. All nurses and doctors must have a Missouri license.
Barber/Hairstylist - Men's Shelter -
Provide free hair-care cuts at the Men's Shelter for overnight guests. Ministering to the needs of poor and homeless men by increasing self-esteem with hair care and grooming skills.
To represent City Union Mission at speaking opportunities. To enable City Union Mission to accept more speaking engagements to present its ministry creating a broader base of community awareness.
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor -
Man needed to train men in nutrition and physical fitness, promoting healthy lifestyle disciplines and choices. Provide fitness and nutrition instruction, developing a health plan and program, implementation and oversight of program.
Library Assistant - Youth Center -
Impact children's lives by assisting the Education Coordinator in setting up children's library and by being involved in the upkeep and progression of the library as it develops. Filing books, updating computer book inventory, helping in general library needs.
Assistant to Family Shelter Manager -
Assist the operations of the shelter in ministry of the guests by meeting their spiritual, physical and emotional needs. Assist manager with evening duties.
Bring families together and instill the importance of family time once a week. Provide entertainment (e.g., approved movie, snack, drama, special music, board games).
Clerical Assistant - Family Shelter -
Enable staff to better provide for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of guests by relieving them of the workload by managing details. Clerical work.
Nursery Care Provider - a.m. -
Show the love of Jesus to children, while enabling parent(s) to attend Life Skill Classes to improve the quality of their lives. Caring for children from newborn through age 5 in a group setting.
Driver for Men's Ministry Clients -
To assist City Union Mission staff by transporting Men's Ministry clients to appointments that are critical to a client's progress through the recovery and discipleship process (doctor's appointments, court dates, job interviews, etc.).
Interviewer - Community Assistance -
Share the gospel of Jesus Christ and give encouragement concerning spiritual growth by interviewing clients, sharing the gospel and filling out clothing room tickets and furniture vouchers.
Clerical Assistant - Community Assistance -
Enable the staff to better provide for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of guests by relieving them of the workload by managing details. Clerical work.
Learning Center Academic Assistant-Family Center -
Empower students with the academic/career skills necessary for them to contribute to society and to the Christian community. Assist the Learning Center supervisor to administer the academic program.
Clinic Assistant - Men's Center or Family Center -
Enable the health care staff to meet the medical needs of the poor and homeless, so we can share Christ and help them spiritually. Assist nursing staff with non-medical tasks in the clinics.
Assist in healing and maintaining health to those in need of medical and spiritual care. Provide physical exams to Christian Life Program men who are new and to those who are sick. Care for acute and chronic conditions.
Clinical Nurse - Health Services -
Assist in healing those who are sick and in need of medical care so we can share Christ and help them spiritually. Provide health care within the realm of nursing. Promote healing and administer medication and general health care. Work one on one with clients.
Medical Assistant - Men's Center or Family Center -
Enable the health care staff to meet the medical needs of the poor and homeless, so we can share Christ and help them spiritually. Assist nursing staff with medical and non-medical tasks in the clinics.
The Media List Manager will ensure that the press release list, calendar of events list, and online calendar list is kept current to increase our quality and effectiveness.
INFORMAL SERVICE
School Supplies Pantry Worker -
Need 1 Adult per day, 18+ years old; or 1 Adult and 1 child 12+ years old. July 28-August 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; August 20-29, 10:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fill an order for food from our pantry, and restock shelves when necessary.
School Supplies Care Handler -
ATTENTION MEN:
A great opportunity for men's groups (15 per day, 16+ years old) July 31 - August 1 and August 21. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Need to be capable of climbing up and down stairs and carrying boxes. Assist in one or both of the following:
July 31st-Load truck with school supplies stores at our Lexington 2nd Chance Thrift Store and August 1st, unload at Family Center for sorting and distribution.
August 21st-Load truck with remaining school supplies at Family Center and unload at Lexington 2nd Chance Thrift Store for storage.
Tea Parties are held every day for Tot Lot from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for the residents of Warsaw and the neighboring cities.
Do you remember the fun you had at your tea party? Come and make this a special time for our little ones beginning Monday, June 23 and ending Friday, July 26th.
Please Note: The last week of Tot Lot begins on Tuesday, July 22nd instead of Monday, July 21st.
Need 2 volunteers to bring the cookies and juice, set up the Tea Party, serve it, and clean up afterwards.
Need 3 to 5 volunteers to set-up, tear down, and run booths at Primary Camp on Friday, July 25th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If your group is interested in planning and operating this event, please contact Pat Brodnax no later than Monday, July 14th, by phone (816) 329-1487 or by email at patb@cumission.org.
Need 2 volunteers to assist with setting up, tearing down and running booths on Thursday, June 6th, July 17th and July 24th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If a group is interested in planning and operating this event, please contact Pat Brodnax by phone at (816) 329-1487 or by email at patb@cumission.org no later than Monday, June 19th.
School Supplies Childcare Provider -
Need 1 Adult per day, 18+ years old. July 28-August 15, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Enable parents to complete the interview process and hear the Gospel without distraction. Supervise Childcare Assistants. Provide supplies for the day (i.e. videos, sit-down games, art projects, books, Bible stories).
School Supplies Clothing Distributor -
Need 2 Adults per day, 18+ years old; or 1 Adult and 1 child 12+ years old. July 28 - August 15; August 20-August 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Assist client in finding underwear, socks and uniforms for each child eligible to receive a backpack.
School Supplies Supply Packer -
Need 10 per day, 16+ years old from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. August 1-8 and August 20.
Fill backpacks with school supplies to meet grade level requirements and sizes. (Family Center gym)
On Augustt 20th, will pack any additional backpacks that are needed and the hours will be 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and will only need 5 people to assist.
Thanks
School Supplies Distribution Day -
Need 8 to 10 volunteers (16+ years old unless accompanied by an adult) August 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Need 6 volunteers from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hand out filled backpacks to children. Have the incredible joy of seeing smiling faces as the children receive their new school supplies. (Family Center Gym)
Need 3 to 5 helpers to set-up, tear down, and run booths for Junior Camp on Friday, August 1st, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If your group is interested in planning and operating this event, please give Pat Brodnax a call no later than Monday, July 21st, at 816-329-1487 or by email at patb@cumission.org
Tot Lot banquet night celebrates each camper and their special contribution to camp. The dates for the banquets are:
Tot Lot 1 - Friday, June 27th
Tot Lot II - Friday, July 18th
Tot Lot III - Friday, July 25th.
Need 2 to 3 volunteers to bring decorations to decorate the dining room. Also bring a prepared meal and help the kitchen crew to serve it. Come help them celebrate this special time in their young lives. Dare to make a difference.
DO YOU LIKE TO CLEAN? IF SO, WE HAVE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY.
Each Saturday, beginning June 28th, we need at least 15 volunteers to clean staff and camper quarters, wash linens and tidy the camp for the next set of campers.
This is a great opportunity for large groups.
Do you have a Monday or a Saturday available? If so, come ride to camp with the children on Monday, having fun and discussing the week ahead. Arrive at City Union Mission's Family Center at 7:30 a.m. to help with the kids. You will have lunch at the camp and then return to the Family Center around 3:00 p.m. The Family Center is located at 1310 Wabash, Kansas City, MO 64127.
On Saturday, plan to arrive at the Family Center at 6:45 a.m., ride to camp to pick up the kids and return to the Family Center around 12:30 p.m.
We need 5 to 15 bus monitors depending on the number of kids attending camp that week. Come and share the experience with the kids.
Dates for Bus Monitors:
Monday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 28th - Junior Camp and Tot Lot Camp
Monday, June 30th and Saturday, July 5th - Teen Girls' Camp
Monday, July 14th and Saturday, July 19th - Pre-Teen Camp and Tot Lot Camp
Tuesday, July 22 and Saturday, July 26th - Primary Camp and tot Lot Camp
Monday, July 28th and Saturday, August 2nd - Teen Boys' Camp
Each Saturday as the kids return from camp, we need help unloading luggage, and help with organization of parents. Beginning July 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Seeking a volunteer that loves performing repetitive tasks. The volunteer is responsible for inputting data into our Raiser's Edge database. The volunteer must be bondable and have good computer skills. Training will be provided on Raiser's Edge. The hours are 8 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Friday. Would prefer someone that can volunteer a minimum of 4 hours at a time.
For additional information, please contact Pat Brodnax at (816) 329-1487 or patb@cumission.org.
School Supplies Client Guide -
Need 3 Adults per day, 16+ years old; July 28 - August 15, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Assist with client flow, greeting and taking clients from one station to the next.
School Supplies Childcare Assistant -
Need 2 per day, 14+ years old. July 28-August 15, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Assist Child Care Provider with care and entertainment of children while parents are completing their interview process.
Serve Camp CUMCITO Teen Girls Banquet Night -
On this special banquet night, Teen Girl camp participants enjoy dressing up and having their tables served.
4-6 Volunteers are needed on Friday, July 4, from 5:00p – 7:30p in Warsaw, MO to decorate the hall, wait tables (wearing slacks and tie), and bus tables afterward.
Volunteers are invited to come early to observe various afternoon activities (swimming, swim lessons, choir, crafts, free play, lake activities) or even earlier to observe morning activities (chapel, trust course, crafts.) They are also welcome to stay afterward for evening chapel (awards, character appreciation, choir performance, etc.)
Contact our Volunteer Department at (816) 329-1487 or by email at Volunteers@cumission.org
