Active Volunteers
These are individuals who volunteer on a regular basis in one or more specific program areas.  A commitment of 4 to 8 hours per month is required.  We make every attempt to match your interests with the appropriate program area.  Because our services are highly individualized, we cannot guarantee placement in patient/client areas.  Volunteers in this category may be required to have a TB test.  R!KC will schedule and pay for the test as needed. We have a strong need for volunteers willing to provide office and clerical support. 

Youth Volunteers
Youth volunteers must be 14 years or older.  Volunteer activities are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two types of youth volunteer opportunities are available:

• Summer Camp Volunteers:  Youth are needed to assist with our annual summer camps for children with disabilities.  Youth volunteers will help staff coordinate and implement camp activities.  Camps take place in June and July.  Volunteers are not required to volunteer the entire camp duration, but we do require individuals to commit to a minimum number of hours. Volunteers in this category may be required to have a TB test.  The Institute will schedule and pay for the test as needed.
   
• Student Community Service Hours:  We are pleased to partner with area schools to help students complete their community service hours.  Opportunities are considered on a case-by-case basis.  Volunteers in this category may be required to have a TB test.  The Institute will schedule and pay for the test as needed.

Special Event Volunteers
For those who are unable to volunteer on a regular basis, but want to help in some way, our special event opportunities may be the answer! Volunteers are needed to both help plan and implement the following special events:

• Ability Quest: Run, Walk, Stroll or Roll (May)
• Day at the Lake (July) *
• Bacon Fest: The Other Fundraiser (August)

*Requires special training.

Tara Adler, Special Event & Volunteer Coordinator
816-751-7901 (Office)
816-751-7984 (Fax)
Tara.adler@rehabkc.org

We are pleased to provide opportunities for groups who want to join together to help advance our mission by providing volunteer support for a special project or activity.  Below are some examples of activities we have available.  Of course, we are willing and interested in exploring other ideas you might have for a group volunteer project. 

Cleaning/Painting Events – As needed or arranged

• One day event that allows a group of volunteers to clean/paint an area of our facility as needed.

Client Parties – As arranged

• Allows group to bring in and hand out snacks, goodie bags, etc for 200 clients in workshops.
• Gives clients the opportunity to work on their social skills.

Wheelchair Wash – As arranged

• Registration – check-in participants
• Wash/Repair stations – assist in washing and repairing participant’s wheelchairs.

Ability Quest: Walk, Stroll or Roll – Annually in May

• Registration Table – check-in participants and register walk-ups
• Refreshments Stand – hand out water and snacks to participants
• Course Monitor – Ensure participants know where to go and give assistance when needed.
• Set-up/Break-down – help set up and break down banners, tables, tents, etc.

A Day at the Lake – Annually in July

• Registration – check-in participants
• Dock assistant – assist dock master with participants on the dock
• Water volunteer – assist with getting participants ready for water activities. REQUIRES TRAINING PRIOR TO EVENT.
• Watercraft provider (Boats and Jet Skis) – pull participants who are water skiing, give participants boat rides, follow participants and assist them in water if needed. REQUIRES TRAINING PRIOR TO EVENT.

Bacon Fest: The Other Fundraiser – Annually in August

• Registration – check-in participants, register walk-ups.
• Vendor support – check-in and assist vendors with necessary tasks, such as serving food.
• Set-up/Clean-up – set up and break down tents, tables, banners, etc
• Floater – patrol entrances/exits and perimeter to ensure that those entering are of age and have paid, assist with trash/recycling as necessary.

If you have questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact:

Tara Adler, Special Event & Volunteer Coordinator
816-751-7901 (Office)
816-751-7984 (Fax)
Tara.adler@rehabkc.org

We are pleased to provide observation hours for Allied Health students.  Our observation opportunities are most appropriate for individuals who are pursuing the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy and are required to complete a designated number of observation hours for school.  One individual per discipline is chosen each month to complete up to nine hours of observation.    

For Student Observation Hours please contact:

Sara Baker. Director of Medical Programs
816-751-7789
Sara.baker@rehabkc.org