Volunteer Year-Round Opportunities

Thank you for the contribution of your time...
We have a critical need for volunteers to assist with pick-up and delivery of donated merchandise. Use of a large SUV or truck and ability to lift large boxes is helpful. If interested, please email info@jccb.org or call 913-341-4342.

Holiday Shop Opportunities (coming early October)

• Move-in
• Set-up
• Shop Operations/Client Assistance
• Take-down

Communications

• Translators – Spanish Use foreign language skills to translate written materials. Take client calls during the fall. Translate at the Holiday Shop.
• Grant Writer/Researcher – Use research skills to identify grants fitting our mission and write grants with the assistance of the Executive Director. Grant writing experience preferred.
• Photographer – Take photos throughout the year to document activities. Own camera needed.
• Powerpoint/DVD Development – Work with Executive Director to develop a professional presentation to ‘tell our story’ at community events.
• Speakers – volunteers knowledgeable of JCCB who enjoy public speaking, have experienced shop, and want to increase awareness of our mission in the community.
• Scrapbooking – Review JCCB archives and develop scrapbooks/table top items for use at community events.
• Youth Group Chairman - Reach out and engage youth groups including Boy and Girl scouts, religious groups, 4H, etc.

Office

• Data Entry/Administrative – Enter info into the computer. Assist with mailings, form letter preparation. (Some work may be done at home)
• Office Assistant – Assist Executive Director with general office duties – answering phones, filing, general office administration. Very flexible hours.

Operations

• Assistant Department Head – learn ins and outs of shopping, budgeting and shop operations for a specific department, such as Children’s Clothing.
• Garage Sale Shopper – Pass out flyers at garage sales requesting donation of leftover new items such as: gift items, toys, children’s/small adult clothing, baby layette items. Also request gently used warm coats and used books, particularly children’s books.
• Merchandise Assistant – Remove tags, sort, and box various items in preparation for Shop.
• Pick/up Delivery of Merchandise and Donations – throughout the year. Need to be able to lift boxes and move to storage facilities.
• Shop Assistant – Help specific Department Chair at shop with coverage, inventory, etc.

Sewing Opportunities

• No-sew blankets for teens and nursing home residents.
• Ponchos for plus-sized adults.
• Knitted scarves and hats for all ages
• Walker pockets and lap blankets for nursing home residents.