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These students from Rockhurst University recently joined the ranks of volunteers helping at MLM. To see the complete story, go here. |
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Volunteers with a wide range of talents and interests extend MLM’s reach dramatically. Volunteers interview clients and help seniors with home repair. Voluneers are a major help in running MLM’s annual Christmas Stores. Volunteers are always welcome to help with all aspects of the Homeless Services program.
Want to be an MLM volunteer? There are ways for almost everyone to help make metropolitan Kansas City a better place. Call Susan Bartling at 931-0027, Ext. 240, e-mail suzannebartling@mlmkc.org or see the volunteer information form.
Since 1989, in partnership with the Senior Companion Program (a part of the federal Corporation for National Service), MLM has sponsored 20 senior volunteers. These volunteers, who receive a small subsidy from the federal Corporation for National Service, work an average of 20 hours per week to provide companionship and support to homebound seniors in the Kansas City area.
Other volunteers help with our Senior Commodity Program, sorting records, making phone calls or any of the dozens of activities that help "make MLM tick." Please feel free to cal MLM at 816-931-0027, e-mail info@mlmkc or signup on our volunteer information form by clicking here.
Some of our current volunteer opportunities include:
- Minor home repair for low income seniors and people with disabilities
- Food pantry helper at Midtown, Northland and Kansas City, KS
- Delivering food to homebound seniors
- Delivering BackSnacks to urban schools
- Senior commodity distribution on 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 at 3031 Holmes
- 2nd & 4th Saturday—food distribution at 3031 Holmes
For more information please contact Suzanne Bartling or Jim Glynn at 816-931-0027.
Other volunteer opportunities include:
- Stocking the food pantry
- Assist Senior Department with distribution of commodity food
- Harvester shopper
- Senior minor home repair program
- Senior citizen friendly visitor program
- Sorting clothing
- Warehouse inventory
- Picking up and delivery of furniture
- Sorting of Hallmark items
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- Stuffing and labeling envelopes
- Light clerical duties and data entry
- Researching MLM archives for funding opportunities
- Assist with Grant writing
- Assist with Christmas store
- Assist with holiday food baskets
- Assist with fund raising projects
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- Teaching life skill classes
- MLM Central Head Quarters building maintenance
Some of our current volunteer opportunities for young people:
- Make non-perishable and/or prepackaged meals for the homeless
- Collect new/used clothing for homeless adults (socks, underwear, sweat shirts, shoes and etc.)
- Hygiene kits (tooth brushes and paste, shampoo, deodorant, bar soap)
- Collect back to school supplies
- Collect blankets and warm coats for the winter
- Stocking food pantry
- BQ for the homeless (hot dogs, chips and cold drinks)
- Collect food coupons
Want more information on volunteer opportunities? Call Suzanne Bartling at 931-0027, Ext. 240, e-mail info@mlmkc.org or see the volunteer information form.
