Volunteer will have lunch with a child once a week. Quality time in this one-on-one relationship will help students in many areas that affect life at home and school. By offering friendship, guidance and a positive perspective a mentor clearly shows that someone cares.

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Background check, and additional training

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One hour weekly

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Mentor/Tutor

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U.S.D 259-Success in the Middle

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Job Duties:

Tutors and mentors are needed to read with 1 or 2 students to practice reading comprehension.

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Materials and training is provided

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Varies

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Clerical

Clerical Assistant

Site Location:

Sedgwick County Health Department’s Center for Health Equity

Site Mission:

To examine and advance the understanding of disparities in health risks, health status, treatments, and survival among the diverse groups of Sedgwick County residents.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to updating filing system, organizing, follow-up calls to Navigators to track hours of participation, follow-up calls to citizens to assess usefulness of the Health Care Educational packets, and helping to assemble and dispense Health Care Educational Packets.

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Volunteer Experience, courteous phone manners, able to do some repetitive assembling activities without pain or difficulty

Time Commitment:

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From 1 hour up to 4 hours (flexible) depends on volunteer’s availability

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Receptionist/Greeter

Site Location:

The Treehouse

Site Mission:

Help mothers with their physical and emotional needs.

Job Duties:

Volunteer will check in moms using a computer to verify that they are a Treehouse client, answer the telephone and take messages, assist with miscellaneous office work

Qualifications/
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Light telephone and computer experience helpful. Friendly and enjoy working with people

Time Commitment:

10:00-12:30 or 12:30-3:00 shifts, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

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Clerical Volunteer

Site Location:

U.S.D 259-Success in the Middle

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Job Duties:

Clerical help is needed for filing, copying, answer and make phone calls, data entry and other as needed.

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Time Commitment:

1 to 2 hours per week

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Materials Preparation Volunteer

Site Location:

Three Trees

Site Mission:

Provide support and a comforting environment for grieving children and their families. We provide support groups for children between the ages of 3 and 18, and their adults caregivers.

Job Duties:

Clip words from magazines to be used in memory box and mask projects, straighten supplies in the supply room and group room closets; assemble packets, assemble "farewell pouch", make masks using face foam and paper strips, straighten the library, and other activities as needed

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Training will be provided on site

Time Commitment:

1 to 2 times per month for 2-3 hours each time

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Clerical Support

Site Location:

American Red Cross

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Willingness to support the Red Cross Mission. Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner. May include the following tasks: light typing, data entry, filing, assist in preparation of mailings, answer telephone and take messages.

Qualifications/
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Ability to follow instructions and complete a project, willingness to learn new skills, ability to work with employees, volunteers and the public.

Time Commitment:

2 hours preferred

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Community

Host/Hostess

Site Location:

Three Trees

Site Mission:

Provide support and a comforting environment for grieving children and their families. We provide support groups for children between the ages of 3 and 18, and their adults caregivers.

Job Duties:

Bring and serve refreshments to groups meeting at the agency, greet families arriving at the agency, assist facilitator if a child needs assistance, give notice to facilitators on session time limits, clean up after families leave, assist children with refreshments.

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Time Commitment:

2.5 per session

Available Times:

Evenings

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Peer Support Volunteer

Site Location:

Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Site Mission:

To be the recognized leader in a collaborative effort towards assisting diverse populations of older adults and persons with disabilities to maintain their choice of lifestyle through education, advocacy, and services.

Job Duties:

Peer Support matches older adults volunteers and older adults experiencing diminished quality of life due to grief, loss, depression, anxiety or other distressing life problems. Volunteers will meet with a peer support client; provide emotional support and practical assistance, strengths assessment, goals, tasks, and progress notes, monitors service in relationship with client

Qualifications/
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Background check, and additional training

Time Commitment:

Meet once a week with peer support partner for 10 weeks

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Receptionist/Greeter

Site Location:

The Treehouse

Site Mission:

Help mothers with their physical and emotional needs.

Job Duties:

Check in moms using a computer to verify that they are a Treehouse client, answer the telephone and take messages, assist with miscellaneous office work

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Light telephone and computer experience helpful. Friendly and enjoy working with people

Time Commitment:

10:00-12:30 or 12:30-3:00 shifts, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

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KSSE Volunteer

Site Location:

Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

To provide financial management, and assistance for adults 60 and older in Sedgwick. Sort and file mail, check writing, bank statement reconciliation, checkbook balancing, and provide help for general consumer issues.

Qualifications/
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Informational trainings provided

Time Commitment:

Volunteers usually meet once a month with clients

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RSVP Agency Liaison

Site Location:

Sedgwick County Department on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Volunteer will work closely with the RSVP coordinator to arrange for projects from non-profit agencies that are to be completed by RSVP workroom and home volunteers. Volunteer will also work closely with other workroom and home RSVP volunteers. Duties may include the delivery and pick up of project materials from agencies, and home volunteers; maintain and establish good relationships with RSVP partner agencies, and act as a representative of the RSVP Volunteer program.

Qualifications/
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On the job training will be provided

Time Commitment:

Flexible schedule

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Clinic Admin. Assistant Scheduling Support Volunteer

Site Location:

Kansas Humane Society

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Volunteer will be responsible for retrieving voice mail, answering phone calls, returning phone calls, determining eligibility, and scheduling surgical appointments utilizing Pet Point.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Clinic Administrative Assistant will provide technical training and support.

Time Commitment:

Agency needs 2 shifts per day; 10 am - 2 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm.

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Computer

Retirement Coach

Site Location:

Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Volunteer will educate clients of the choices available through Medicare, long term care, and other retirement issues. Volunteer may provide one on one counseling of Medicare Part D, Supplemental insurance, or Medicare Advantage Plans. Volunteers will provide clients information and education on how to use the Medicare website, use the Medicare Plan Finder, or My Medicare. Issues relating to healthcare are currently important topics in this region and across the country. Volunteers will be able to impact their community by helping their peers and caregivers overcome the stress and anxiety of not understanding Medicare and retirement related issues.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Volunteer will be required to attend a three day Medicare training. Good written and verbal communication skills, experience working with people, and the ability to learn and work with health insurance.

Time Commitment:

August 2009-March 2010, time commitment varies according to volunteer schedule

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Computer Lab Instructor

Site Location:

Sedgwick County Department on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Volunteer will instruct older adults the basics of operating a personal computer. The volunteer will teach class participants how to operate a mouse, send an e-mail, navigate the internet, and use basic computer software.

Qualifications/
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Basic knowledge of a the use and operation of a PC

Time Commitment:

1 to 2 hours per week

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Education

Mentor/Tutor

Site Location:

Communities in Schools

Site Mission:

To champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.

Job Duties:

Have lunch with a child once a week. Quality time in this one-on-one relationship can help students in many areas that affect life at home and school. By offering friendship, guidance and a positive perspective a mentor clearly shows that someone cares.

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Background check, and additional training

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1hour per week

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Health

Day Health Care System Volunteer

Site Location:

American Cancer Society

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Volunteer will meet with oncology patients and caregivers while the patient is in a health care system for outpatient treatment to provide American Cancer Society programs, services, and resources.

Qualifications/
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Volunteer will be required to attend American Cancer Society volunteer training.

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Blood Collection Volunteer

Site Location:

American Red Cross

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Donor Receptionist: Provide a warm friendly greeting to all donors. Instruct and make donor comfortable in registration process. Donor Escort: Be alert for signs that the donor is not feeling well while escorting donor to the canteen area and to call for staff assistance. Assist staff in making donors comfortable during the donation process which includes appropriate conversation. Canteen Aid: Be alert for signs that a donor is not feeling well and to call for staff assistance. Offer refreshments using proper technique in handling and preparing food. Set up and maintain cleanliness in canteen area. Offer appropriate instructions and conversation. Express appreciation for donating and encourage the person to donate regularly.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Ability to meet and greet variety of people in a friendly manner and courteous manner. Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner, ability to work cooperatively with staff and other volunteers. Ability to meet the physical demands of the positions for the length of the shift. On-going training to meet procedural changes.

Time Commitment:

4-5 hours per shift

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Museum

Docent

Site Location:

Museum of World Treasures

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Answer general museum knowledge questions, provide directional assistance, and bring personal knowledge combined with museum training to enhance the customer experience.

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Time Commitment:

Volunteers are needed Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Tour Guide

Site Location:

Museum of World Treasures

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Leading groups of all ages through the museum while sharing educational information

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Time Commitment:

Volunteers are needed Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Pianist

Site Location:

Old Cowtown Museum

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Fill in for regular pianist when they are unable to be at performances and/or rehearsals.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Learn and perform repertoire of Dixie Lee Saloon Girls or Entre Nous Victorian Social Dance Club. Advanced piano skills and some knowledge of Saloon or social dance club music is required. The ability to perform in front of large crowds, willingness to dress in period attire.

Time Commitment:

Monday evening rehearsals and some weekend performances (there may also be a few weeknight performances).

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Seniors

Peer Support Volunteer

Site Location:

Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Qualifications/
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Background check, and additional training

Time Commitment:

Meet once a week with peer support partner for 10 weeks

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KSSE Volunteer

Site Location:

Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Qualifications/
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Informational trainings provided

Time Commitment:

Volunteers usually meet once a month with clients

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Transportation

Driver

Site Location:

Rural Senior Centers, Bentley, Mt Hope, Clearwater, and Garden Plain

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Provide transportation to adults over the age of 60. Example: to doctor appointments, social visits, grocery shopping, to meal sites, etc…

Qualifications/
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Valid Kansas drivers license, good driving record, current liability or better insurance.

Time Commitment:

Flexible schedule

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Blood Services Transport Driver

Site Location:

American Red Cross

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Willingness to support the Red Cross Mission. Transport blood products and/or supplies as assigned. Drive in safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws. Complete vehicle paperwork and properly report any mechanical problems or accidents to staff. Interact with staff, volunteers, and hospital customers in a positive manner. Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Valid state drivers license with a good driving record. Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes. Good physical condition, ability to lift 50 lbs. and maneuver a 2 wheeled cart with up to 75 lbs. Experience to demonstrate reliability. Training: Defensive Driving course, on-the-job with experienced driver, on going training to meet procedural changes

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Driver

Site Location:

RSVP Rural Transportation Program

Site Mission:

Job Duties:

Provide transportation to older adults who need rides to social, medical, shopping, or other activities in rural areas of Sedgwick County. Opportunities are available in Bentley, Clearwater, Garden Plain, and Mt Hope.

Qualifications/
Trainings Required:

Valid Kansas drivers license, good driving record, current liability or better insurance.

Time Commitment:

Varies

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