Happen to be in NHS or AVID and struggling to find any volunteer opportunities and service hours? This list will be an assortment of places you could volunteer at ranging from museums, learning centers, to food pantries, along with links to their volunteering page on their websites.
Kansas Food Bank
Want to help feed your local communities? The Kansas Food Bank is a food pantry that specializes in packaging foods for families or children and distributing food among multiple communities around Kansas. Volunteer opportunities range from organizing and sorting donated food, packing foods into either Food 4 Kids packets or Senior Boxes. Volunteers must be at least 8 years or older and those who are 8 or 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult/supervisor. Other requirements such as enlisting and attire can be found in the following link: Volunteer – Kansas Food Bank
Exploration Place
Want to help and interact with people? The Exploration Place is a science and technology museum that shows how science and technology work through fun interactive experiences. Volunteer opportunities can range from multiple things such as ticket service, custodial assistance, grounds keeping assistance, and floor attendant. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and volunteers who are 16 years or over must complete a background check. Other requirements and information regarding opportunities can be found in the following link: Volunteer at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS
Botanica the Wichita Gardens
Like the outdoors or like gardening? Botanica the Wichita Gardens is a 17-acre botanical garden with 30 different gardens and exhibits, which range from sculptures, fountains, and a carousel. Volunteer opportunities can range from multiple things such as field trip guides or hosts, garden volunteers, tour guide, train operator (you don’t actually operate an actual train), admission services, and gift shop volunteer. Volunteers must be at least 14-15 years old alongside a parent or guardian and volunteers the age of 16 and up may volunteer on their own. Information such as opportunities can be found in the following link: Botanica the Wichita Gardens – Wichita, KS
Lord’s Diner
Want to help feed your local community? Lord’s Diner a ministry Catholic Diocese of Wichita, is a diner that specializes in combating hunger by providing food to the homeless/poor. Volunteering at lord’s Diner mainly is serving food at food trucks or at Lord’s Diner. Volunteers must be 12 years and over along with taking a food safety quiz and volunteers who are 18 years and over must take a safe environment class, which is offered in person at Lord’s Diner. Information regarding requirements and hours can be found in the following link: Volunteer
Kansas Humane Society
Like interacting with animals? The Kansas Humane Society is one of the oldest non-profit organizations, since 1888 in Wichita that specializes in helping and caring for animals that don’t have a home. Volunteer opportunities range from jobs such as interacting with animals like dog walking or just socializing with cats, customer service, becoming a foster parent for an animal that isn’t ready for adoption, and educating the youth about animal care and ownership. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, along with a photo ID to volunteer on their own, however volunteers of the age of 9 to 15 can volunteer but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Other requirements and information regarding volunteering can be found in the following link: Volunteer | Kansas Humane Society
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Habitat for Humanity Restore is a non-profit home improvement store and donation center that specializes in selling and recycling new or donated furniture, appliances, building supplies, and home goods to the public. Volunteer opportunities can range from jobs such as restocking items from shelves, unloading donations, and creating store displays. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and other information regarding attire and other requirements can be found in the following link: Volunteer at the ReStore | Wichita Habitat for Humanity
