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Kansas City, MO 64110
With just a couple of hours a month YOU could provide an older adult with access to their community! JET Express Program Information The JET Express program offers rides to older adults aged 60+ who no longer drive. Volunteers donate their time and energy in order to provide independence and dignity to the lives of older adults. Your service allows individuals to age in the community of their choice, even if they no longer drive. JET Express is about fueling the sense of connection, independence and mobility that is vital to those living in our community. Volunteer Purpose Jet Express drivers utilize their personal vehicle to provide rides for older adults and other community members. Volunteers provide safe and reliable transportation ensuring members of our community remain active, healthy, and connected to their community. Volunteer drivers enable riders to attend medical appointments, shopping needs, visits to see a spouse in a nursing home, taking a class, attending religious services and more! When you drive for Jet Express you are making an impact with every mile and best of all-you volunteer for rides that best fit your schedule! Tasks Be able to provide at least one round-trip ride or two one-way rides per month; about a 2-hour time commitment Friendly, kind and caring with riders Ability to assist riders in and out of vehicle as needed (riders must be able to physically transfer themselves, but volunteers may be asked to assist with equipment like a cane, walker, wheelchair or bag.) Access to a mobile phone and internet for rider confirmation and coordination Utilize the JET Express online system to sign-up for rides Communicate with staff and riders/clients in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission Provide customer service to all clients in accordance to JFS non-discrimination policy Competencies and Requirements Must be 21 years of age Have a reliable vehicle, valid car insurance and driver’s license Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines Passionate about serving JET Express riders
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
If you are PC-savvy, your skills can help older adults stay connected to friends and family. Become a volunteer computer support technician for Help@Home and give basic computer support to older adults in our community. As a volunteer, you provide in-home computer troubleshooting that helps older adults stay connected with friends and family. Common tasks include running anti-malware applications, resetting wireless routers, and setting up new computers. Here are just a few reasons why you will love being a volunteer computer tech: choose when, where, and who you work for; flexible commitment - you set your own schedule, and can volunteer whenever you have the time! Service requests are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Gain valuable experience to strengthen your resume! You'll be giving back to the community! And most importantly, you'll be providing a tangible service to older adults in our community! Help older adults stay connected - contact us today to get started! For more information, contact our Volunteer Team at volunteer@jfskc.org or 913-730-1410 or fill out the online application at https://www.validityscreen.com/apps/id/275/398/0/1 .
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2023
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Leawood, KS 66211
Volunteer Purpose The KS Food Pantry Delivery Driver will work with the KS Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. Many homebound individuals in the Kansas City Metro region rely on JFS to provide food and our delivery drivers help make this happen! If you have two hours a month to serve others and make a real impact-we have a job for you! Tasks Pick-up items boxes, produce and protein items from the Jewish Community Center Load items into your vehicle and receive your route with client names, addresses Call clients to confirm that they will be at the residence for delivery Drive to the client’s home, pull the correct items from your vehicle Deliver to the client Competencies Must possess a reliable vehicle Must be committed to volunteering each month or giving enough notice that you will not be able to volunteer-OUR CLIENTS RELY ON YOU! Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines Passionate about serving pantry patrons Adaptable and flexible Training/Supervision The volunteer will be trained and supervised by the KS Food Pantry Coordinator and other JFS Staff as needed. Dress Code Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing that they can move/process items in with ease
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2023
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Overland Park, KS 66211
Looking for a way to make a real difference in someone's life? Become a volunteer driver with JET Express and give aging seniors the gift of mobility and independence. As a volunteer driver, you help seniors get to where they need to go: medical appointments, grocery stores, banks - some even need rides to their own volunteer opportunities! Volunteer drivers play a huge part in not only keeping seniors safe, but helping them stay active and connected to the community. You only give rides when you are available. We use an easy online self-scheduling system that allows you to choose when, where, and even who you drive. Our service area includes Johnson and South Jackson County, and most rides average less than 10 miles! You can make a life-changing difference for seniors who want to live independently. To get more information about this great opportunity, please contact our Volunteer Team at volunteer@jfskc.org or 913-730-1410 or fill out the online application at https://www.ejobapp-validityscreening.com/applicant/applicants/companies/28428/sign_up?applicant_resource_name=applicant_applicant
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2023
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Independence, MO 64050
Help an elderly woman get her home organized and ready for a garage sale Volunteers can select the dates/times that work for their schedule Make a big difference in the life of an older adult Contact volunteer@jfskc.org or 913-730-1410 to get started
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2023
