Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talents with our organization!  .  With the exception of special events, most of our volunteer opportunities take place Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

To start the process, we ask that you consider what type of volunteer involvement you are interested in (see below for our options).  Then, we ask that you complete and return our volunteer application.  Once your application is received, we will contact you for a brief phone interview and, if appropriate, schedule an in-person interview with you.

Click here to download Volunteer Application   
      
If you have questions about our volunteer opportunities please contact:

Tara Mulford, Development Coordinator
816-751-7901 (Office)
816-751-7984 (Fax) 
tara.mulford@rehabkc.org

The Rehabilitation Institute Auxiliary
This is a supporting organization whose members conduct special events and fundraisers in support of our mission.  Membership dues range from $20 to $35 a year.  Click here to learn more about the Auxiliary

Download Brochure / Application

Active Volunteer
These are individuals who volunteer a regularly scheduled basis in one or more program areas.  A commitment of 8 hours per months is needed.  We make every effort to match the volunteer interests with the appropriate program area.  Because our services are highly individualized, we cannot guarantee patient/client interaction volunteer activities.   Volunteers in this area may be required to have a TB Test. The Institute will schedule and pay for the test as needed.

College Observation Hours
This area is most appropriate for individuals who are pursuing the field 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 more information contact Sara Baker at (816) 751-7789.

Youth Volunteer
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 opportunities area available:

Youth Summer Camp Volunteers:  Youth are needed to assist with the Institute’s annual summer camps that provide therapy and activities for children with disabilities. Youth volunteers will help staff coordinate and implement camp activities.  Camps are scheduled in June and July. Volunteers are not required to volunteer for the entire camp duration, but we do ask that they commit to a minimum number of hours. Volunteers will be required to have a TB Test. The Institute will schedule and pay for the test. 

Youth 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 may be required to have a TB Test. The Institute will schedule and pay for the test. 

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

Ability Quest: Walk, Stroll or Roll (June)
Day at the Lake (July)
Arts on the Hill (September)
 
For more details about these events, please see our upcoming events page.