Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help others those in need and improve your health and happiness. ~From Helpguide.org
SOS Crisis Services, Child Advocacy Center, Child Visitation and Exchange Center:
Answering the Helpline
Childcare Assistance
Board Opportunities
Serving on a committee
Fundraising and Event support
Clerical volunteer opportunities
Volunteers must be 21+, have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and complete satisfactory background checks. Training is a blended curriculum with components online and in person. Volunteers must commit to at least one year with the program.
This Annual Event Takes Place in February Each Year
Registration usually opens in January
Questions?
Contact John Koelsch 620.794.1741 jkoelsch@lyoncounty.org
or Mitch Guthrie guthriem@ksso.org 316.734.2233
Gather your family and challenge them to join you and create great costumes for our contests. Raise over $1,500 to become a Big Bear Fundraiser, or just come for a great time!
Either way - on the inside, and on the outside,
You Will Be Our Hero!
The Emporia Eastside Community Group was founded in 1998. Originally, the individuals involved sponsored a small Memorial Day celebration with family and friends at the 9th Avenue & East Street Park. The EECG has grown into an organization of highly motivated individuals. The EECG is devoted to the improvement of the community, beginning with the development of our neighborhood.
Those events include; a scholarship program, Memorial Day barbeque, candlelight celebration, and an Easter egg hunt for the neighbor children.
There are many ways you can help, including the following activities:
Serve on the Board of Directors
Help with construction of a home
Be a member of the homeowner selection or family support committee
Donate funds (tax deductible) or building materials
Provide food on workdays
Help with mailings and office work
To connect caring people with causes that build stronger communities within the Emporia area which includes Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties.
Be a hero for kids with cancer!
Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement!
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers!
At the Signature Event, volunteers are needed for many important roles including:
•Ticket takers and greeters
•Cashiers for the retail tents (chair rental, cookies, merchandise, Field Journal)
•Helping with food and beverage (clean/bus tables, trash pick up, bartender for Patron tent)
•Transportation (wagon rides)
•Concert Seating (chair placement, assisting attendees)
•Post-Event clean-up
Always looking for volunteers - the website has a contact form!
