High-Impact Volunteer Service
Volunteers at City Union Mission are integral partners with the Mission staff to help further the Kingdom work of Jesus Christ. A High-Impact Volunteer at City Union Mission is someone who has:
- Sensed God’s calling to use their God-given gifts, skills and talents to serve the poor and homeless of Kansas City.
- Sensed God’s leading to partner with City Union Mission to fulfill the Great Commandment of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and making disciples.
- Made a 6 to 12 month commitment to regularly serve on a weekly or monthly basis in a volunteer capacity that expresses their gifts, talents and passions.
If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, please click on the link below to fill out our online application.
- Before filling out the application, click here for the Character Reference Form print it and give it to a leader in your church or someone outside your family to complete. Please mail completed form to the High Impact Volunteer Department at 1100 E. 11th St. KCMO 64106 or fax it to James Smith at 816-329-1453.
- Volunteer Application (Applications are processed by the Volunteer Department on Tuesdays)
If you have questions e-mail: HighImpact@cumission.org.
High-Impact Service Opportunities
School Supplies Interviewer/Office Assistant
Saturday Recreation Assistant-VYC
School Supplies Childcare Provider
School Supplies Client Guide
School Supplies Childcare Assistant
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor
Chaplain's Assistant - Men's Shelter
Clothing Room Assistant
Driver for Men's Ministry Clients
VYC Summer Day Camp Captain
School Supplies Interviewer/Office Assistant -
Volunteering during School Supplies:
Have the opportunity to share the Gospel of Christ with families, while assisting with each step of the application process. July 25 thru August 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm; August 19-27, 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Office Assistants must be MAAC trained. (training dates TBD and will be provided by MAAC)
Saturday Recreation Assistant-VYC -
Have a part in meeting spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children by rewarding them for good behavior in Shelter Chapel. Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise gym games and game room.
School Supplies Childcare Provider -
Need 1 Adult per day July 28th to August 17th, 18+ years old. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Enable parents to complete the interview process and hear the Gospel without distraction. Supervise Childcare Assistants. Provide supplies for the day (i.e. videos, sit-down games, art projects, books, Bible stories).
School Supplies Client Guide -
Need 2-3 per day, 16+ years old; July 26th - August 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Assist with client flow, greeting and taking clients from one station to the next.
School Supplies Childcare Assistant -
Need 2 per day, 14+ years old. July 28-August 17, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Assist Child Care Provider with care and entertainment of children while parents are completing their interview process.
Fitness and Nutrition Instructor -
Man needed to train men in nutrition and physical fitness, promoting healthy lifestyle disciplines and choices. Provide fitness and nutrition instruction, developing a health plan and program, implementation and oversight of program.
Chaplain's Assistant - Men's Shelter -
To assist the Chaplain in coordinating the daytime chapel services and other efforts to assist guests in their spiritual development. Once a week for 3-6 hours, for one year. Mon. – Sat., 6:00 a.m. to noon
Qualifications:
* Christian man, preferably with pastoral experience.
* Solid understanding of the Scriptures and biblical principles.
* Some experience with counseling people out of the Scriptures.
* Good computer/record-keeping skills.
* Ability to be creative and adapt while responding to occasional awkward or difficult situations.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and greet chapel providers.
* Fill in as chapel speaker when chapel providers fail to show.
* Conduct new-guest spiritual assessment.
* Maintain appearance and orderliness of the chapel and prayer room.
* Seek to exemplify Jesus Christ daily, being prepared to share the Gospel and encouragement as opportunities arise.
Organize donated clothes and distribute them to Christian Life Program clients or to over night shelter guests, while engaging the men in Godly conversation.
One-year commitment, one day per week. Mon. 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thur. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., or Sat. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Qualifications:
* Must be a Christian
* Good organizational skills
* Data entry/computer skills
* Good people skills, relates well
* Good record keeping skills
Responsibilities:
* Issue clothing to Christian Life Program men and over-night guests
* Keep clothing room neat, orderly, and well-stocked
* Keep accurate records of clothing received and disbursed
* Create clothing orders for thrift stores
* Engage clients in Godly conversation
Driver for Men's Ministry Clients -
To assist City Union Mission staff by transporting Men’s Ministry clients to appointments that are critical to their progress through the recovery process, such as court dates, doctors appts., job interviews, etc).
One year commitment. At least one or two days a week or on-call status.
Serving weekly: Monday-Friday. Times will vary, usually 8:00-4:00 availability.
Coordinate volunteer team to provide a safe, fun, purposeful City Camp program for shelter and community kids. Mon - Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
