Opportunities From: Volunteers In Action

Low income seniors have the opportunity to apply for a monthly food box full of shelf stable meat, vegetables, fruit, grains, pasta, cereals, juice and other items. They will also receive a box of produce. 

Volunteers will check-in and load boxes into recipients cars. This opportunity occurs outside so volunteers should dress appropriately for the current conditions of that day. There is a building to rest in that is heated or air conditioned. Two volunteer positions check in recipients and/or help open doors or trunks. The other volunteers must be able to handle 30 lbs.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Meals On Wheels is a nutritious meal delivered to homebound seniors Monday thru Friday. This is also a wellness check and social interaction for the meal recipients.

Volunteers will pick up meals no earlier than 11:00 am and deliver to a specific list of addresses. Each route contains up to 10 meals. 

Volunteers must have their own vehicle. 

Training will be provided to all new volunteers.

Will help the Victim Advocate at the Barton County Attorney's Office make phone calls to victims whose cases have been closed and asking about a survey that was sent out to them. Also, will help go through and organize old files. Please Contact Camila Komarek at the Barton County Attorney's Office 620-793-1851. Some paperwork will need to be filled out. 

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce works with the community, pairing many programs including chamber gift certificates, events, business promotions, etc.

Volunteer will help to organize documents for archival purposes This position is short term to be completed as time allows but within a certain timeframe.

Arrive between 10:50 and 11am.  Deliver meals to homebound local citizens.  Daily delivery list and instructions are provided.  Monday-Friday except for holidays.

Weekend AM Canine Care Specialists are responsible for AM dog care and cleaning on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Weekend AM Canine Care Specialists' duties include: letting out the dogs for outside time, cleaning kennels, feeding the dogs, and returning dogs to their indoor kennels with treats and toys. Canine Care Specialists can also walk dogs and play fetch with the dogs or just hug on them and love them too.

Assist chamber staff with office and event functions as needed.

The Barton "Boutique" collects donated items from the current Barton students and then gives those items away for free during the next school year.

Items include: Clothes, Bedding, Kitchen Utensils, and other Misc Dorm Items.

The volunteer will wash all the items and then set them up on display in the room located inside the Student Union.

Volunteer will help with miscellaneous tasks in the office including but not limited to answering phones, data entry, taking intakes, shredding, mailings and other. 

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Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store in Great Bend is seeking volunteers to join a mission-driven team serving our local community. Volunteers help with cashiering, organizing store racks and shelves, and sorting, cleaning, or processing donations in the back. Whether you enjoy working with people or prefer behind-the-scenes tasks, there’s a meaningful way for everyone to contribute. Volunteers serve one or more 2-hour shifts each week, with high need for afternoon and Saturday morning help.

All regular weekly/monthly volunteers receive 20% off their thrift store purchases. Training is provided, and scheduling is flexible. Every hour volunteered helps keep costs low so more proceeds support local neighbors in need. Join us in building a welcoming space where affordable goods, environmental stewardship, and compassion come together. Sign up for a brief orientation at https://forms.office.com/r/pj2XxryYMR and start making a difference today

Help UWCK collect items for back to school. Supplies collected will be distributed to local schools to give to students in need, to ensure they start the school year off on the right foot and have supplies on hand as they are needed throughout the year. 

Help UWCK collect items for back to school. Supplies collected will be distributed to local schools to give to students in need, to ensure they start the school year off on the right foot and have supplies on hand as they are needed throughout the year. 

Help UWCK collect items for back to school. Supplies collected will be distributed to local schools to give to students in need, to ensure they start the school year off on the right foot and have supplies on hand as they are needed throughout the year. 

Monica has an appointment in Hoisington. She needs to be picked up at 3:30 PM to be at an appointment by 4 PM. Drop off only. Client uses wheelchair and chair will need to be loaded into vehicle and unloaded at drop off. 

Please note, the wait time and return time are approximate. Things can happen to delay the return.

Total volunteer time should be approximately 1 hour.

Monica has an appointment in Hays. She needs to be picked up at 10:30 AM to be at an appointment by 12 Noon and to return home by 2:30 PM. Approximate length of appointment is 1 hour. Client uses wheelchair and chair will need to be loaded into vehicle and taken to appointment. 

Please note, the wait time and return time are approximate. Things can happen to delay the return.

Total volunteer time should be approximately 4 hours.