Job/Volunteer Opportunities

NOTE: The MPE Board of Directors does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations or people offering these opportunities. 

Opportunities are listed sequentially according to deadline or event.

"I received this today. I have very much enjoyed being an election worker for some years now.

The election office is asking us election workers to help them recruit for the August and November elections. They can take kids as young as 16, even though they are too young to vote yet. They will be able to help a lot!

Of course, they can also take adults of any age. Some companies even allow their employees to take the day off with pay, in order to work the election.

It's a wonderful learning experience and valuable to have good people helping, so the vote be carried out properly. The message below, from the election office contains the website (which has lots of interesting reading) and contact info for the election office.

Please call me if you have any questions: Mary Jane Ward 913.764.3047"

---------- Forwarded message ----------

From: Jackson, Karen, ELC <Karen.Jackson@jocogov.org>

Date: Fri, May 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Subject: JoCo Election Office - Urgent Message!

Dear Colleagues,

This year is destined to be perhaps the most exciting election year in our lifetime.

You will be participating in 'history in the making' and we ask you to share this experience with the people you know best.

We need your assistance in the recruitment of an additional 500 election workers for the August 5th and November 4th Elections. Some of you have already given us names…THANK YOU…but, we need more!

Please ask family members, neighbors, friends…people you would like to work with and maybe spend the day with…who would want to be a part of this time in our nation's history.

Email or call us with their name and address and/or phone number. We will send them an Election Worker Packet.

Time is of the essence…Assignments will be sent out in June for the August 5th Election.

Thank you,

Tom Ray and Karen Jackson

Election Managers | Johnson County, KS

2101 E Kansas City Rd | Olathe, KS

Office: 913.782.3441 | Fax: 913.791.1753

tom.ray@jocogov.org | karen.jackson@jocogov.org

Direct: 913.715.6814 | Direct: 913.715.6836

www.jocoelection.org

 

"Hello. My name is TJ Sturm. I am a homeschool parent from Richmond, MO and owner of T & T Pallet Services, Inc. We contract work with the USPS. We currently are looking for a reliable individual to deliver mail in Louisburg, KS. The position is Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (probably more like 1/2 hour) Please contact 816-470-7157 or ttlogistics@hughes.net"

Is your family interested in ministering to the elderly? Kendallwood Assisted Living, north of the river in Gladstone, MO, is looking for volunteers to come and visit with the residents, help with parties and activities, and/or provide musical entertainment. For more information, contact Teresa Makin at teresa.makin@gmail.com or 913-381-3555.

"My name is Nita Sims, and I am the Activities Director in a nursing and rehab facility in Independence. One of corporate officer, Matt Moore, passed this web site on to me. His wife Sherri homeschools their children and is a member of this organization.

Several years ago in Blue Springs, and Lee's Summit, I had some home-schooled students who volunteered at my nursing home. They were the nicest young people I have ever had to help with activities. There is a variety of volunteer "jobs" that the students can do. The young children are always welcome to just come and sing or read a poem, etc. The middle school students can help decorate, crafts, movies, bingo, etc. The high school students can help with a newsletter, i.e. writing features about the residents, etc.

I can be reached at: actliberty@skilledhealthcare.com or: nsims8th@yahoo.com.

The phone here is: 816-257-2566 my cell: 816-516-8660.

Thanks so much for any help you can give me."

 

 

Lenexa/KCK office looking for seasonal Accounting Assistant. Duties would include assisting with Accts. Receivable, Accts. Payable, & light office work. Full time hours Oct. through Apr. 15 and part time summer hours. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications, ability to learn QuickBooks, proven typing & 10-key skills, preferred one year experience in basic bookkeeping, and effective communication skills. Please email djohnson@truenorthsnow.com for further information on this position, or to submit cover letter and resume email bschwope@truenorthsnow.com

"My family is planning on moving this winter south of Kansas City, MO. I am a dependable, hard working homeschool father. I know many homeschoolers own their own businesses. I was wondering if anyone had any job openings available. I prefer to make $15-20/hr. or more. I have experience in law enforcement, delivery driver, personal training, athletic coach, teaching, workplace security/safety, lawn care, and farm work. I would be willing to learn a new trade/career. If interested, please contact Matt at 816-769-8128. Thank you."

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Buddy Volunteer Application

 

"I am the new administrator at Genesis Christian Academy in Tonganoxie. I was a homeschooling mom for eight years, and I transitioned to Christian schooling when my oldest entered high school. My school is looking for a 1st grade teacher and a half time teacher to join our 5th - 8th grade teaching team. Our teachers may have two children attend our school for free.  Please pass this information on to anyone you know who might be interested in either of these positions."

Email Sharon Beeman <sharon.beeman@genesisschools.org> ffor more information.

 

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is looking for teachers and assistant teachers to work in our MOPPETS program. MOPPETS teachers provide care for children while their mothers attend meetings at Indian Creek Community Church in Olathe. A simple Christian curriculum is provided for the children. The hours are from 8:40-11:30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month beginning in September. Volunteer and paid positions are available. This is an excellent opportunity for education students, stay at home moms, grandparents and teens. For more information please contact Candace Spence at 913.538.5294

Wanted: Seeking students to help with new construction clean-up business. Must have own transportation, be flexible and dependable. Call Stacie at 913-768-6515.

 

"I currently have one position open, either to work as a team with another staff member or on their own. Cleaning is hard work, and requires a great amount of detail, ability to take criticism and advice, and to be able to work independently as well as work well with others. I prefer an individual who loves animals since many of my clients are pet owners.

The pay is $8 per hour for the first ten days of employment and then $10 per hour (by job) after that. All cleaning supplies and equipment are supplied by me, and the appropriate individual must have their own transportation (or reimburse the driving team member for a portion of the gas). They cannot have any criminal record as a background check is conducted before employment. There would be a maximum of 20 hours per week of work available to the right person. All current assignments fall between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think may be interested. I need to fill this position as soon as possible.

Regards,

Christine Shuck

C's Cleaning Services Christine D. Shuck, Owner

16204 Hight Avenue

Belton, MO 64012

(816) 331-5502

"Cleaning Sure Can Stink, So Let US Clean It Up For YOU!"

Check out our website at: www.cscleaningservices.com"

"My name is Joyce Avans and I'm a manager at Mc Alister's Deli in Olathe. We are in the process of opening a new restaurant at 119th St and Black Bob. We are a family orientated, non-smoking, non-frying restaurant. We are looking for full and part time employees. We would be willing to work with you for work study programs or just employment. Please give me or Roger a call at 913-782-4151."

Many homebound older adults in Johnson County receive noon meals at their residence. Meals are delivered by caring volunteers who provide not only a nutritious meal, but a personal link to the community.

The need for meals is growing, thus additional volunteers are needed. Please join in this effort to help these older adults remain independent in their homes.

• Volunteers deliver meals once a week or when available. Monday-Friday, 10:45-11:45 a.m. • Routes are available in your neighborhood • Meals can be delivered by: individuals, civic groups, faith community teams, employee teams. • Great community service opportunity. • Children welcome to accompany parent on route.

More information, call Elvina, Johnson County Area on Aging Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, at 913-477-8120

 

City Union Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women, and children who are poor and homeless. It is the largest rescue mission, not just in Kansas City, but in a 6 state region. 

How homeschoolers can get involved: 

- Come take a tour of the Mission — watch their video and see one or all of our facilities (Men's Center, Family Center, Vanderbury Youth Program, New Life Center).

- Have a speaker come talk to your group of students about the Mission, homelessness, drug and alcohol awareness, or a variety of other topics.

- Participate in one of their drives — they have drives going on throughout the year to collect much needed items like over-the-counter medicine, disposable paper products, items for our summer camp, or hygiene items.

- Volunteer as a family or small group — housekeeping projects, baking cookies for special events, making Welcome Bags filled with hygiene items for overnight guests, or organizing books in our youth library, to name a few opportunities.

In 2003, they served over 280,000 meals and provided over 124,000 beds. 

For volunteer inquiries, contact Pat Brodnax at 816-474-9380, ext. 1487 or email patb@cumission.org.

Mailing Address: City Union Mission ~ 1100 E. 11th St. ~ Kansas City, MO 64106