The Volunteer Center of Reno County, a United Way agency, is a central clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in Reno County. Area non-profit and governmental organizations have submitted the following requests for help. To pursue one of these or one of our other many volunteer opportunities listed with THE VOLUNTEER CENTER, call 665-4960 or e-mail volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu.
CIRCLES is a proven, comprehensive approach to ending poverty though empowering circles of relationships. The goal is to help families leave poverty by surrounding them with a network of training, encouragement and support. Circle Allies are needed to be matched with a family to offer encouragement, guidance and friendship. Allies meet with their family at least one time
per month, participate in a monthly meeting focused on eliminating community barriers to self-sufficiency and are invited to join in the weekly Community Meetings. Training is provided.
Child Care volunteers are also needed during class times in the evenings to help supervise children while their parents are attending classes.
REGIONAL LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN are needed in Reno County. Volunteers will advocate to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of residents in long-term care facilities by making weekly visits to their assigned facility and talking with residents. Volunteers must complete 30 hours of training and successfully complete the screening process.
MEALS ON WHEELS driver and delivery volunteers are needed daily from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Driver and delivery volunteers deliver hot meals in pairs along a designated route to homebound persons. Volunteers pick up the meals from Wesley Towers. There are usually 10 to 15 meals to be delivered on a route. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, and driver volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
RISE UP RENO PREVENTION NETWORK is seeking volunteers to read with 1st through 3rd grade students once a week for up to an hour. Volunteers are also needed to mentor students Kindergarten through 12th grade once a week for up to an hour. Volunteers will provide caring support for the student as well as read with them or work on schoolwork or homework as needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, pass a background check, have an interest in mentoring, and complete the initial paperwork and orientation before being placed in schools.
HUTCHINSON MOMS-Volunteers are needed to provide childcare during Hutchinson Mom meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 8:45a.m.-11 a.m. during the school year. Volunteers must have some experience with children and provide a safe, enjoyable environment for them. Volunteers will be background checked to provide care for children.