GIVING KIDS A VOICE

Advocates for children in the foster-care system are essential to helping them through what can be a complex and difficult time in their lives.

MAKING AN IMPACT

Using experience gained during years working in a particular field can be helpful for retired volunteers.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Some options for volunteering, such as with Habitat for Humanity, offer those who prefer to use their hands and get physical the opportunity.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

A good mix of art, young people and hope make Van Go an ideal volunteer opportunity for many community members.

MINDING MENTAL HEALTH

Helping others get access to and manage their mental health can be a process for some Bert Nash volunteers, many of whom have had struggles of their own.

THEY ARE OUR FUTURE

Helping out USD 497 is a top priority for this local business owner, whose children have all attended its schools.

A SOURCE OF PRIDE

Volunteers with the Friends of the Kaw not only take care of the Kansas River but help keep the water safe for the nearly 1 million Kansans who utilize it.

USHERING IN A NEW SEASON

Volunteering at the Lied Center not only allows people the ability to connect with community members socially, it also offers a direct connection to the arts.

A PENCHANT FOR SAVING LIVES

At a young age, this Baldwin City Fire volunteer knew what she wanted to do and is now able to give back to the community through her passion for medical care.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH AN ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS

In Douglas County, volunteers are essential for some organizations to carry out their mission. No volunteers means not accomplishing the purpose the group has set out to do.