The mission field for Latino immigrants and Bhutanese refugees is arriving on our doorstep! Learn about our mission and how we are maximizing this exciting kingdom opportunity in our urban Kansas City neighborhood.

One way to get involved  is to be a volunteer Bible study leader on Thursday nights in their dynamic Kids Club Bible Study for kids ages 5-12. Or, serve as a tutor/mentor for a few kids in their "Leaders In Training" program on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings! Its exciting to see God changing the future for these immigrant kids!

Volunteer Opportunities at The Salvation Army don't just begin and end at Christmas. There is a wide variety of ways to get involved.  Some needs are on-going and other placements are one-time projects or seasonal activities.

You can volunteer with youth, children, and other general opportunities.

Just check out their website under their volunteer section.

The Hope Center relies on volunteers to carry out its ministry of reaching and developing urban youth into world-class Christian leaders.

There are multiple ways to get involved, one way is to become a Bible study teacher. This Outreach Bible Study program at The Hope Center reaches children from K-5th grade. The bible study meets weekly on Thursday evenings during the school year. Leaders are paired with a partner and lead a small group of eight to ten children.

Ascent Ministries is cultivating people’s understanding and experience of God and equipping them to carry His life to their family, church, culture, and the world.

For ways to volunteer contact Jeff Faust.

Do you want to throw a party? Then why don't ya! Just call the city of Overland Park and reserve your block.

A neighborhood that is a community is far more powerful than a neighborhood that is a collection of families and houses. Whether it's a live band and Moonwalk or just a few neighbors bringing a chair and a dish to share, a block party is a way to transform a neighborhood into a community.

We’re an open door that meets people with help, hospitality and hope. We’re a community of people, from all walks of life, who come together for a common good. We’re a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves. We’re a helping hand to those hit by unexpected setbacks such as a job layoff. We’re a friend to those who are all alone. We’re a hand up for those who need resources and time to get back on their feet. We’re Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.

A Pancake Breakfast is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to bring your neighborhood together.

Just contact your small group leader.

Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.

Get invovled by sponcering a child through compassion international.

Strengthening communities and empowering families through educational, social, and economic opportunities.

For volunteer opportunities contact Lisa Castro.

Hope Faith Ministries is a non-profit - 501(c)(3), non-denominational, faith-based ministry that serves the needs of the homeless and less-fortunate in Kansas City, Missouri.

Volunteer in their kitchen or in their clothes closet, either place will change your life.

Johnson County Library has flexible hours to meet your schedule. Volunteers are needed at various times and places. Work a regular schedule each week or sign up for special projects. Positions may be available at any of the 13 library locations or with Outreach Services. General volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

There are many ways to volunteer but one way is Child Care Outreach. This volunteer position present programs and story times in child care facilities in order to increase library awareness and promote early literacy activities. Education and/or experience in child development is required.

Check out more ways on their website.

The volunteer ministry's purpose at the Kansas City Rescue Mission is to involve community volunteers with the Mission's work in ways that support and strengthen the staff, enhance our client services and offer a positive and life-changing experience to our volunteers.

One way to volunteer is to help prepare meals. KCRM evening meals are often prepared and/or served by group volunteers. Groups can assist their kitchen staff to prepare meals, bring your own food to prepare in their kitchen or bring part or all of the food already prepared.

Check out more ways to get invovled on their website.

Seasonal Volunteer Work is a great way for a small group to get out of there comfort zone. Lawn mowing, leaf raking, gutter cleaning,or snow removal is a great to get to know your neighbors and your neighorhood. No one ever turns down a free leaf removal.

Please contact your small group leader.

They have a daily need for volunteers to:

• Greet visitors entering the Farmstead;
• Sell tickets for wagon rides while watching the petting pen;
• Help kids fish at Grandpa Bob's Fishing Pond;
• Supervise the push pedal tractor  track;
• Help children feed bottles to the baby goats;
• Sell mining rough;
• Watch over the one room country schoolhouse  and Indian Encampment, educating visitors about each location;
• Pull weeds and help keep the Farmstead beautiful.

Freedom Fire Urban Ministries is a Christian missions organization with offices located in the heart of the Kansas City, Missouri, community at 13th and Brooklyn, dedicated to strengthening the young people of the inner city by equipping them to guide the community spiritually, economically, and socially.

They have a Friday Night Outreach that they regularly need help at there weekly outreach to help play games with the kids, like basketball, tossing a football, jump rope, and face painting!

Volunteer groups often provide the meal for one of our 4 locations too. This is a great way to get introduced to Freedom Fire.

The "walking school bus" is a fun, safe and active way for children to travel to and from school with adult supervision.

Each "bus," or group of students, walk to school with one or more adults, who serve as "drivers," and are responsible for getting the students to and from school safely.

City Union Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry committed to sharing the Gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women, children who are poor or homeless.

Individuals or groups serve one-time, for short periods, once a month, a quarter or once a year, your choice. Services provided are critical to the overall ministry of the Mission. You won’t believe how blessed you will be to be part of this dynamic ministry!

This is a GREAT way to get involved in your community. As well as, to get to know other folks in the greater Overland Park Community.

This could be fun service to the community

Police Department volunteers provide administrative support to officers within the detective and investigations divisions.

Overland Park offers high quality, affordable recreational and leisure activities for individuals and families who want to spend time together.