Individual Volunteer Opportunities

The Kansas City Rescue Mission is committed to meeting the needs of the whole person — Body, Mind, and Spirit — and volunteers are involved in each component. Whether your passion is to be on the “frontlines” of the Mission or to stay behind the scenes, we can work together to find the area of service that will create the most impact for you, the staff and our clients.

Opportunities marked by an * indicate core volunteer positions requiring a regular time commitment. Other listings are for reserve volunteers willing to come periodically or on an as-needed basis. Questions? Contact KCRM's volunteer coordinator at volunteer@kcrm.org.

Meeting the Needs of the Body:

Food Service (positions currently filled)
We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week to our residents, and breakfast and dinner to our overnight clients — that’s an average 250 people a day! Individuals are invited to assist in preparing, serving and cleaning up.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Times:	Breakfast: 4:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
		Lunch: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (except Sundays)
		Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

Food Deliveries
Volunteers are needed to assist on the dock as food donations arrive, unloading items and moving them to the proper storage areas.

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Mondays, 11 a.m.

 

Food Pantry (filled)
Organizing the shelved goods, taking inventory, rotating items, etc. can be done by individual volunteers.

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Flexible

 

Emergency Shelter*
We are able to provide overnight shelter to 62 overnight clients; and up to 140 when the weather turns cold. Volunteers (preferably male) can assist the shelter supervisor with the check-in process each night.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Times:	5 - 8 p.m.

 

Clothing Room Organizers* (position currently filled)
We are blessed to receive many donated clothing items that can be distributed to our clients and residents. Volunteers can assist in sorting and organizing. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are very helpful.

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Flexible

 

Clothing Distribution (position currently filled)
We distribute clothing to our clients every Friday night. Volunteers take orders, locate the items in the clothing room then take them to the recipient.

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Times:	Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Medical Clinic
Our on-site clinic is staffed by a Registered Nurse who is available to meet our clients’ medical needs. We welcome medical professionals to assist on a volunteer basis: doctors, nurses, dentists, etc.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	Nurses: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
		Physicians: Mon, Tues: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Driver
Do you have free time in the afternoons and a good driving record? We could use your help transporting our program men to their afternoon appointments for medical and dental procedures as well as job interviews.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

 

Barbershop
A good appearance is critical to our clients and residents who are looking for jobs or attending school. Hairstylists and barbers can use their skills to offer haircuts to our clients. Knowledge of working with hair of various ethnicities is needed.

	Frequency:	Monthly
	Days/Times:	Flexible

 

Meeting the Needs of the Spirit:

Chapel Services
We offer chapel services in both English and Spanish to our overnight clients. We welcome experienced speakers, singers/musicians and dramatists to come and share a Christ-centered, redemptive gospel message. Altar workers and intercessors are also critical to this ministry.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	Sunday - Thursday, 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
		(Musicians may arrive earlier.)

 

Mentoring*
Many of our residents have recently made a decision to follow Christ and need basic Christian discipleship. Through one-on-one mentoring, you can help build a solid foundation for someone in recovery. It could be something as simple as an encouraging card or phone call; or being available to take them to church with you or to a job interview. Consistency in this area is critical. Please consider making a minimum six-month commitment. (Men only, please.)

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Flexible

 

Meet and Greet*
Our clients begin lining up outside the Mission around 3 p.m. every day to get their names on the list for a bed. Sometimes they wait outside for two or more hours. This “hang time” is a great opportunity for strong Christian men to mingle among them, talk with them, listen to their stories and pray for them. Every opportunity to build relationships creates an avenue for hearts to be changed. (Men only, please.)

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	Monday – Sunday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Prayer*
There is nothing more beneficial to this ministry than the covering of prayer. By lifting up our staff, volunteers, clients, donors and directors you are ensuring that we are covered in God’s protection and recipients of His wisdom. There is no more vital ministry than this. We will include prayer requests in a monthly e-mail to our prayer volunteers and encourage them to past those requests to others, too.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	24/7

 

Game Night
Laughter is good medicine! By offering a game night for our overnight clients we create a nonthreatening environment for friendships to develop that often result in evangelism and discipleship.

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Saturdays, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Meeting the Needs of the Mind:

Learning Center*
Be a tutor or helper in computer training, adult literacy, adult education, job skills, GED testing, etc. If you have an area of expertise that would be useful for recovery or reentry, consider teaching a class.

	Frequency:	Daily
	Days/Times:	Monday - Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

 

Librarian* (position currently filled)
If you have a passion for books we can use you! Organizing and maintaining our residents’ library is a fun and much-needed volunteer opportunity.

	Frequency:	Weekly or monthly
	Days/Times:	Flexible

 

Field Trips
Sometimes getting out for the day for an educational or recreational activity is just what our residents need. A trip to the local library, museum, driving range or concert can be a great opportunity for fellowship. (Men only, please.)

	Frequency:	Weekly
	Days/Times:	Thursday afternoons

 

If you have a gift or skill that would be useful to the Mission, but isn’t noted on this website, let us know! We are open to new and exciting ways to involve the community in KCRM’s work.

Ready? Click here to fill out our online application for individuals.