Our program is made possible through partnerships with agencies that are committed to serving our community. Our summer projects typically run from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but could vary with the needs of certain agency partners. Specific times are always included in the project registration details.
Below is an early "inside scoop" of our summer partners and descriptions-partners are subject to change at anytime!
Below is an early "inside scoop" of our summer partners and descriptions-partners are subject to change at anytime!
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Kanbe's Market
3119 Terrace St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Kanbe's Markets eliminates food insecurity by empowering individuals and providing them with healthy choices. Youth will glean through huge pallets of donated produce and assist in our effort to provide affordable and fresh produce to everyone in Kansas City. This opportunity is for anyone who loves to organize, sort, and make fast decisions (and anyone who loves fruits and vegetables). |
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Junior Achievement
2842 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103 Junior Achievement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. This opportunity is for anyone who is wanting to gain skills around financial literacy. Each volunteer will through the JA BizTown specific training and work with the younger students and help them make sure they get their daily task lists completed, answer questions, keep them on task etc. |
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Agricultural Hall of Fame
630 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame provide education on the historical and present value of American agriculture and to honor leadership in agribusiness and academia. This opportunity is for anyone wanting to learn more about the history and future of agriculture in America. Youth will also assists in varies duties with the national agriculture museum and light grounds keeping jobs. |
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YMCA Head Start
multiple locations YMCA Head Start program is designed specifically for children ages six weeks old through pre-kindergarten, this program provides child care and education focused on school readiness and healthy families. This opportunity is for anyone who want to gain skills working with younger youth. Youth will help assists teachers in varies activities: games, reading, playtime, lunch, recess, and etc. |
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TurnStyles Thriftstore
9720 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 TurnStyles Thriftstore affiliated with Catholic Charities is a donation based thiftstore that help families in need. Youth volunteers will assist by sorting and hanging the generous clothing donations TurnStyles receive throughout the week. |
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Wonderscope Children's Muesum
433 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131 Wonderscope is a non-profit children’s museum dedicated to providing STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math – educational experiences for young children and their families. This opportunity is for anyone who enjoys the S.T.E.M. concept and enjoy smaller youth. Youth will assists at varies stations, organize supplies, and greet children and families. |
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Turner Community Garden
Service Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106 Turner Community Garden creates opportunities for learning and recreational activities for all ages through its Plant to Plate program by teaching gardening skills and healthy eating. This opportunity is for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and love working in gardens. Youth volunteers will learn skills on growing organic fruits and vegetables that feed the community. |
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Della Lamb
500 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106 Della Lamb Community Services exists to empower its clients to meet the challenges of education, employment, and self-sufficiency in an ever-changing world. This opportunity is for anyone wanting to learn more about the refugee community and the different services that help those going through a life crisis. Youth will help prepare and execute the refugee enhancement program during World Refugee Day, gather in-kind donations, organize storage and in-kind areas, design and distribute marketing materials to refugee families, and connect with the World Refugee Planning team to assist with tasks and event management. |
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Multiple locations Habitat for Humanity ReStore home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more. Volunteers contribute to the success of ReStore by greeting, assisting and answering customer questions about products and materials and communicating the Habitat for Humanity and Habitat ReStore mission. Task can range from assembling furniture, testing appliances, cleaning and organizing the store, maintaining signage, processing blinds or paint, landscaping and assisting the ReStore staff. Some possible construction activities! |
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SOAR Special Needs Camp
Multiple Locations SOAR Special Needs offers a week-long SOAR Special Needs Summer Day Camp open for all individuals with special needs ages 3 y/o and older. This opportunity is for anyone who enjoys the special needs youth and have an understanding of the challenges and daily help that is needed. Volunteers will be buddies to individuals with special needs helping with crafts, sensory, outdoor games, check-in, and more. PATIENCE AND BEING FLEXIBLE IS KEY IF YOU SIGN-UP FOR THIS PROJECT! |
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NourishKC
750 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64106 NourishKC, known as KC Community Kitchen, believes nutritious food is a basic need and a human right for EVERYONE! Youth volunteers will spend the week volunteering at KC Community Kitchen serving free meals and conversation, or by working in the kitchen preparing delicious food. This opportunity is for anyone who has a skill for culinary or have an interest working in restaurants or serving. |
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Black Archives of Mid-America
1722 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108 Black Archives of Mid-America is an educational resource that provides access to its collections for research, exhibition and publication to honor our community heritage and to catalyze public awareness. Youth will tour, and help organize, sort, and preserve public materials documenting the social, economic, political and cultural histories of persons of African American descent in the central United States, with particular emphasis in the Kansas City, Missouri region. Youth will also help out with preparations for the 2022 Juneteenth festival. |