- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Fall Fundraiser Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Growing Futures Early Education Center, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Growing Futures Early Education Center, one of the nation's first Head Start facilities located in Overland Park, is holding our annual fundraiser event, Harvesting Hope, at Strang Hall in Overland Park on October 3. This was listed as one of the top 10 events in Kansas City last year by The Independent. There are various shifts throughout the day, so come join us in making this awesome fundraiser happen!
10-NOON Vendor Set-Up | Shift 1
Assist with setting up vendor booth, games & directions
3:30-6:30PM Event Volunteer | Shift 1
Help host games, distributing tickets at check-in and answering questions
Please Note: Only event volunteers will receive a meal from Strang Hall
2 Shifts
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Thu Oct 03, 2024
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03:30 PM to 06:30 PM CST
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Spots available: 10+
Help host games, distribute tickets at check-in and answering questions (plus you get a free meal)
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Thu Oct 03, 2024
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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 9
Assist with setting up vendor booth, directions and game setup
More opportunities with Growing Futures Early Education Center, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Growing Futures Early Education Center, Inc.
Location:
8155 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204, US
Mission Statement
To nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.
Description
Growing Futures Early Education Center, a Head Start for children and families, is a non-profit organization providing quality early education and family support services for children in Johnson County, Kansas. Our programs are for children 0-5 and their families. Enrolled families have access to comprehensive services including health and nutrition services, onsite play therapy, parent education, mental health, medical and dental health, family support and engagement opportunities. Our education program focuses on developing a child’s academic readiness, along with an emphasis on social and emotional development.
​Growing Futures opened its doors in 1965 as a Head Start summer enrichment program for 17 preschool-aged children, making us one of the original Head Start programs. Today, we serve 222 low-income children and their families and we regularly maintain a wait list of more than 100 children.
Although our program has grown since 1965 to meet the increasing needs of Johnson County families, our funding has not kept pace with the demand for services. More than 32,500 Johnson County residents live below the federal poverty level ($23,030 for a family of three) with 3,119 of those being children under 5. Thousands more earn just enough to avoid the technical definition. During the past decade, Johnson County's population grew by 20%, while the number of people living in poverty increased by 134%. Now, more than ever, our services are desperately needed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7313 West 80th StreetOverland Park, KS 66204
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 21
- 2-3 hours
- You will be required to sign a code of conduct form, confidentiality statement, release and waiver of liability and assumption of risk form.