Youth Volunteering

Make A Difference

Volunteer with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals under the age of 18 who are seeking ways to serve their community. These experiences provide an excellent avenue for earning service hours while making a lasting difference in the lives of others. Whether contributing a few hours after school, serving on weekends, or participating in a one-time project, youth volunteers bring energy and compassion to our mission.

The opportunities below are available for youth volunteers. We greatly appreciate all volunteers who are able to support our mission – in big and small ways.

To view all of our volunteer opportunities, visit our main Volunteer page.

Current Openings for Youth Volunteers

TurnStyles Thrift Stores

Sort Donations, Cashier, and More

Core, Group, Student
Ages 14+. Ages 10-13 must be accompanied by a guardian.
One-time to ongoing weekly

Mobile Food Distribution

Distribute Food

Group, Student
12+
2-3 Hours

Kids Summer Food Program – Johnson County

Kids Summer Food Meal Distribution

Core, Student
14-18 Without a parent 8-13 With a parent
2 hours

Hy-Vee Food Drive

Core, Student
12+
3 hours per month

Hope Distribution Center

Sorting Food

Group, Student
8+

CSFP Mobile Food Distribution

2024 CSFP Mobile Food Distribution

Core, Group, Student
16-18 years old No parent needed 12-15 years old with a parent
3 hours per month

Contact Us

Do you have questions for our Volunteer Engagement Team? Connect with us at [email protected] or 913.433.2100.

All inquiries unrelated to volunteer opportunities should be submitted through the general Contact Us page. Thank you!

Volunteer Team Phone Number

913.433.2100

Social Media

Current Volunteer Resources

Below are helpful resources and documents that pertain to your volunteer work with our agency. For any additional questions email us.

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Volunteer Resources

Helpful Documents & Links

Learn More About Our Different Volunteer Types:

Please email us directly for additional information regarding all volunteer opportunities.

For the safety of those we serve, all Core Volunteers 18 and older must complete VIRTUS Training and a background check.

Volunteer Hope Stories and Blog Posts

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April 21, 2026

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February 10, 2026