5445 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City

Founded in 1912, the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City (HSGKC) is the only no-kill animal shelter in the Kansas City area. It offers a number of important services to the community, including lost/found pet services, adoption services, education services, and affordable veterinary care. Since it first opened its doors, HSGKC has helped over 100,000 animals in the community. As a volunteer, you will become a part of this legacy! The projects you may be working on include refurbishing the facility, yard work, restocking the pet pantry, and of course, working with the dogs and cats.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, January 4th, 10am-1pm

Saturday, January 4th, 1-3pm [REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS TIME SLOT.]

An organization-specific waiver is required to volunteer at this facility. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the waiver.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We may be working outside, so please bring a jacket or heavy sweatshirt.

There is a cap of 60 volunteers for this project.

HSGKC is a 15-minute ride from the Convention Center.

2502 Cherry St, Kansas City

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC) has been serving Kansas City families fighting childhood illness. RMHC-KC alleviates the worry and expense of finding a close, comfortable and affordable place for a family to stay while their child receives the medical care they need. Their mission is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on sick children and their families by providing comfortable lodging convenient to local health care facilities, creating a caring and uplifting environment, undertaking resource and fund development activities that support our facilities, programs, and services.

Volunteers will prepare lunch and dinner service, making 40-50 meals per service. (DoGood will come up with the meal plan and do the grocery shopping.) Volunteers will then serve the meals cafeteria-style to families, and package up any remaining food into individual containers for those who can’t make it to the meal time to enjoy later.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, January 4th, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Volunteers must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

There is a registration cap of 20 volunteers for each meal service.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Thornberry Unit, 3831 E 43rd St, Kansas City

Introduce the sport you love to kids and parents at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City! Led by Coach Ivanova of Heartland Fencing Academy in Overland Park, volunteers may help with leading smaller groups, demonstrating fencing actions, answering questions from the audience, setting up, and other activities.

With over 11 locations across Kansas City, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has been empowering local youth for over a century to become the leaders of tomorrow. It serves over 8,000 youth annually and provides a safe space for kids in Kansas City to grow and learn through programs that encourage academic achievement, healthy lifestyles, and character development. Their mission is to “inspire and enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.”

No prior experience with fencing demonstrations is required.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, January 4th, 1:30-3:30 PM

The Thornberry Unit is about a 10-minute ride from the Convention Center.

Kansas City Convention Center

Why not start the winter season off by doing something kind for your neighbor and learning a new skill?

Founded in 2022, Knit Knot Knoop’s mission is to educate young people about the homelessness epidemic in a creative way. We knit scarves and donate them to the homeless though our partner organization, Ezra. Knit Knot Knoop was created by Kate Elterman, a women’s epee fencer who wanted to do something kind for the homeless in her community during the pandemic. Kate has taught over 40 fencers how to knit and the organization has since grown to three chapters in the US.

Scarves knitted by Knit Knot Knoop volunteers give homeless individuals the extra layer of warmth they need in the colder months. It’s a layer of love and kindness. We will teach you how to knit and provide all the supplies. This is something that once you learn how to do, you can do at every tournament or in your spare time.

All knitting levels are welcome, from beginner to experienced.

Available dates and times to volunteer:

Sunday, January 5th, 12:00 pm

We will meet at the USA Fencing check-in desk and work in a quiet space in the Convention Center.