CORE Volunteer Service Opportunities
Are there times when you want to serve, but don't have a clue what you want to do, or even how long you want to do it? Serving as a CORE Volunteer is the answer.
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CORE Volunteers Care about projects and the Mission. They feel Obligated to help the poor and homeless. They are Ready when called upon. They are Effective in whatever task they are assigned.
CORE Volunteers can be individuals or groups who want to serve only one-time or for a short period of time. Some CORE Volunteers also serve once a month, once a quarter, or once a year. These volunteers are the foundation of the entire ministry that takes place at City Union Mission. Many of our High Impact Volunteers started out as CORE volunteers. Come be a part of this dynamic ministry. You won't believe the benefits.
For additional information, please contact Pat at 816-329-1487 or email her at Patb@cumission.org.
CORE Volunteer Opportunities
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
School Supplies Pantry Worker -
Need 1 Adult per day, 18+ years old; or 1 Adult and 1 child 12+ years old. July 28-August 13, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; August 18-29, 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 19, 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 19th-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 13, 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 13; August 18-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.
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School Supplies Distribution Day -
Need 8 to 10 volunteers (16+ years old unless accompanied by an adult) August 15th 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 13, 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 13, 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.)
About Pat Brodnax - Your CORE Volunteer Administrator
Pat has been on the Development Team since 2004 serving as a Volunteer Specialist and now serves as the CORE Volunteer Administrator. She works closely with Bret Kroh, the High Impact Volunteer Administrator. Together they will be moving the volunteer department ahead with new goals designed to take the program to the next level of excellence.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat at 816-329-1487 or email her at Patb@cumission.org.
