Special Events
Douglas Co. Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Training
Douglas County Big Brothers Big Sisters has volunteer orientations on Tuesdays at 5:15pm and Wednesdays at 12:00pm. Contact: Randall Shaw, 843-7359, douglascounty@ksbbbs.org
Hilltop Halloween Carnival and Fundraiser Race
Volunteers, ages 14 and older, needed to perform various duties for the Hilltop Halloween Carnival held each October and the fundraiser race each April. Contact: Gina Byrd-Stadler, 864-4940, ginabyrd@ku.edu
Jayhawk Audubon Society Eagle Day Committee
Members help plan, organize, and run the annual Kaw Valley Eagle Day each January. Contact: Jennifer Delisle, jdelisle@ku.edu
Jayhawk Audubon Society Birdathon Committee
The Birdathon is a JAS fundraising event where participants can scan Douglas County and outlying areas for a 24-hour period to count and record as many bird species as possible. Sponsors pledge donations according to the total number of species observed by either an individual or by the Chapter as a whole. JAS uses the proceeds to benefit local conservation and environmental education projects. Volunteers are needed to secure pledges and participate in counting bird species. Contact: Jennifer Delisle, jdelisle@ku.edu
Lawrence Humane Society Volunteer Training
Volunteer training is the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 and 6:00p. If you cannot go at those times, please contact the Humane Society for alternate times. Contact: Amy Trammil, 843-6835, lawhumane@aol.com
March of Dimes Walk America Volunteers
Walk American event assistants needed to help with the planning and implementation of Walk America held in annually in May. Volunteer opportunities located in Lawrence. Contact: Nicole Huey, 228-0084, klarison@modimes.org
March of Dimes Walk America Participants
Walkers are needed to collect pledges and participate in Walk America in annually during the month of May in Lawrence. Contact: Nicole Huey, 228-0084, klarison@modimes.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society MS Walk Volunteers
Volunteers would assist with pre-event planning, securing donations, recruiting participants, etc. The day of the event, volunteers would staff rest stops, mark the route, set-up start, assist with lunch, walker check in, finish line greeters, medical volunteers, etc. Training is provided. Contact: Laura Farmer, 1-800-745-7148, lauraf@nmsskc.org
Strategic Learning Center Run in the Sun Interns
Run in the Sun is a 5K event which normally takes place in late May. Interns are responsible for coordinating the event by securing donors and sponsors, organizing volunteers, and working on publicity. Other community outreach efforts are also helpful. The intern will make calls to local agencies and help with donor reception to be held in late spring. The intern is needed to work 5-10 hours in this fundraising capacity. Contact: Rose Roster, 331-3236, rtfoster@smarttogether.org
Trinity Respite Care We Care Bear Fair Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with the We Care Bear Fair held in the Spring. Contact: Kelly Evans, 842-3159, kelly@trinityrespitcare.com