WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

We have a number of ways for you to get involved with Kanbe's volunteerism! Please be aware most activities require heavy lifting and closed-toed shoes are required for volunteering in our warehouse. Our main volunteer opportunities are as follows:

Produce Sorting shifts:

  • Monday through Friday mornings 9-11:30am
  • Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday afternoons 1-3pm

Community Food Partner Assistants:

  • Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30am

Office Volunteering:

  • Tuesdays 1-3pm

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Create or login to your GetConnected volunteer account. From the Opportunities page you can view open shifts in calendar or list view and select 'Respond' to sign up. You can respond as an individual or a Team. 

HOW TO VOLUNTEER AS A TEAM?

For groups larger than 15, please contact volunteer@kanbesmarkets.org.

To schedule as a Team, login to your GetConnected account and find the Opportunity shift you would like to respond to.

  1. Select 'Respond as a Team' >
  2. Select 'Create a New Team' > name your Team > OR 'Use One of My Teams' if returning with a previous Team
  3. Select 'Add Me' to add yourself to the Team > and check yourself as the Team Leader
  4. Add Team Members by selecting 'Add Volunteer' and providing their email and first and last name (If the Volunteer already has an account, the system will pull them into your Team. If they do not, an invitation email will be sent to create a profile, complete the prerequisite waiver, and then can use the invitation Join Link to get added to your Team) 
  5. For members who still need to create an account and complete our waiver or to reserve spots for unknown people you anticipate joining, select the number of 'Reserve Additional Slots' from the drop down. These reserved slots will be filled as members join your Team
  6. Select 'Continue' > Check the box for shift you are registering your Team for > select 'Finish'

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO VOLUNTEER?

With lots of moving parts in our warehouse we take a number of precautions to ensure safety and quality food sorting.

We invite youth 8-12 to join us with a 1:1 adult ratio. Children 13-15 require a 5:1 adult ratio and 16-18 year olds may join us without adult supervision so long as they have a waiver signed by a legal guardian and are in groups smaller than 5.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Closed-toed shoes are required when volunteering in our warehouse. We recommend dressing in comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty and layers are usually a good choice!

WHERE IS KANBE'S MARKETS LOCATED?

Our warehouse and offices are located at 3119 Terrace St., KCMO 64111.

On the day of your volunteer shift, look for the Kanbe's parking signs posted on Terrace Street. Drive through the two sets of gates and park in a Visitor Parking spot along the south fence. Parking is limited, so we encourage car-pooling.

Please access our Volunteer Center through the double doors to the right of the loading bays with the large "Welcome Volunteers" sign. When you arrive please check in at the kiosk tablets in our volunteer center.

DO YOU CLOSE FOR WEATHER?

Yes, we closed with Kansas City Public Schools weather closures. 

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