39TH STREET CREW (COMMUNITY OF ROSEDALE ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP)
39th Street CREW is a joint effort by Dykes Library, KUMC, KU School of Social Welfare and the Rosedale Development Association that offers a free after-school program to middle school youth in the Rosedale community. Volunteers will assist the program coordinator with pre-planned educational activities, tutor one-on-one or in small groups, and serve as positive role models for youth. Service commitments range from one hour per week to short term, activity specific service. Contact Donna Devine at (913) 627-0312 or email donnad@ku.edu.

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose his or her life from the disease. The Walk to Defeat ALSTM offers an exciting, empowering opportunity for patients, family members, friends, companies and organizations across the country to raise significant funds to support comprehensive patient service programs and cutting-edge research. By participating in area Walks, both walkers and donors directly impact the lives of those affected by ALS as well as spread awareness for this devastating disease and the urgent need to find treatments and a cure. For more information, visit www.alsa-midwest.org

A CHANCE FOR CHILDREN 5K RUN/WALK
This event benefits the children’s cancer program and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of KU Pediatrics. A Chance for Children is sponsored by the Delta Delta Delta Kansas City Alumnae Association and the Molly and Matthew Kirse memorial. http://www.achanceforchildren.com/index.html

ASSOCIATED YOUTH SERVICES
exists to advance the social, educational, health and overall success of youth and their families through five programs. Each year, as part of our Community Health Program, AYS hosts the Hip Hop for Health fairs in each of the middle and high schools in Kansas City, Kansas. The health fairs are an effective medium to provide students and their families with access to basic health information and local services. Volunteers can assist our staff nurses by conducting health assessments on each student who attends the health fair, or volunteers may help students fill out evaluation forms during the health fair. To find out more, visit our website at www.aysusa.org or contact Lauren Johnson at 913-831-2820 x218 or LJohnson@aysusa.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City matches at-risk children from one parent homes with a caring adult mentor. To be a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple, you don't need any special skills—just an ability to listen and offer friendship, guidance, and encouragement to a young person growing up today. There are many opportunities to mentor a child in our community. To find out more about the program visit us online at www.bbbskc.org or contact Scott Cruce at 816-777-2892 or scott@bbbskc.org.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of children's hospitals. Money raised for CMN in the Greater Kansas City area stays here locally to benefit children treated at Kansas University Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. For more information, visit http://www.kumc.edu/cmn/

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER
Christmas in October is the leading volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. Skilled and unskilled volunteers do the work which can include painting, yard work, plumbing repairs, carpentry, roofing and electrical repairs, heating and replacing broken glass and screens in windows. This is a one day work project.

CLASSROOM SPEAKER’S PROGRAM
The UpLink Classroom Speakers program through YouthFriends, connects classrooms to careers by exposing students to career opportunities during elementary, middle and high school – critical, formative years when career exploration begins. Volunteers bring real world relevance to academics by sharing their knowledge and experiences through in-class presentations that engage, excite and inspire students. For more information go to http://uplinkthefuture.org/ or call 816.842.7082.

HEALTH PARTNERSHIP CLINIC OF JOHNSON COUNTY
Health Partnership Clinic (HPC) of Johnson County is a non-profit clinic providing low-income or uninsured residents of Johnson County comprehensive medical care including preventive care, disease management, education and acute care. Physicians, nurses, CNA’s, dentists, dental assistants, and office assistants are needed to join their volunteer team. Volunteers contribute 4 hours once or twice a month or weekly. Contact Gwen Marshall, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator at (913) 648-2266 (ext.8) or gwenmarshall@hpcjc.comto learn more about how you can extend that "little extra" to those in your community that need your help.

HEART WALK
The Heart Walk is a national event focusing on exercise as an important part of a heart healthy lifestyle while raising money for America’s number one and number three killers, heart disease and stroke. On Saturday, May 31, 2008 join other walkers at Theis Park, 47th & Oak just 3 blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. Walkers can organize teams within their departments or with family and friends. For more information, visit http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=248744

HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM
Make the holidays happier for children in need and experience the joy of giving by adopting a child for the holidays. More than 450 children from Project EAGLE benefit from the generosity of KUMC faculty, staff and students. Project EAGLE is a division of the Department of Pediatrics within the School of Medicine at KUMC. The University contributes health care for the uninsured, provides oversight of research programs through Project EAGLE and offers consultation in health, mental health and child development. Annually, Project EAGLE serves over 4,000 children and families in Wyandotte County.

FRIENDSHIP INN KC
Friendship Inn is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing a "home away from home" for out of town patients and/or their loved ones, who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals in the KC area. They provide temporary lodging, kitchen facilities and trained staff to provide emotional support. Friendship Inn is located a block and a half from the University of Kansas Hospital.

KANSAS CITY WALK FOR PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
The mission of the PKD Foundation is to promote programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness in order to discover treatments and a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease and improve the lives of all it affects. It is your fundraising that makes this possible. Forming a team is easy and fun...and the quickest path to a cure! Invite family members, friends, and co-workers to join you in fundraising for a cure. For more information and to register, visit the Kansas City Walk for PKD website at www.pkdcure.org/kansascitywalk!

RACE FOR THE CURE
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Up to seventy-five percent of the net income from each race stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. www.cancer.kumc.edu

REACH OUT AND READ KANSAS CITY
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is an early literacy program affiliated with the national ROR and Reading is Fundamental programs. It is a simple yet powerful program in which health care providers are trained to provide advice to parents about skills that promote early literacy development. New books are provided for children at well visits throughout age 5 and volunteers model reading behaviors for parents in clinic waiting rooms. www2.kumc.edu/kids/specialty_KCREADS

ROSE BROOKS CENTER
Rose Brooks is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that provides a full continuum of care including prevention programming, crisis intervention and other supportive services to thousands of women and children each year. Rose Brooks Center offers an emergency shelter for up to 75 women and children, a violence prevention program in 37 schools, a hospital advocacy program located in six area hospitals, a children’s therapeutic program, court advocacy, outreach counseling and a Transitional Housing Program. www.rosebrooks.org

ROSEDALE YOUTH VOLUNTEER CLUB
Mentor, teach, and interact with 5th-graders as part of this service-learning program designed to increase civic awareness. At each session, students learn about a topic of community interest through guest speakers, hands-on workshops, and field trips, and then participate in a service project related to the topic. The Volunteer Club meets once a month on-site on Wednesday afternoons of early-dismissal days; 1:30-4:30 p.m. at T.A. Edison and 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Frank Rushton. Volunteers must be able to work with young children (10-12 years old) and in a team setting with other volunteers. If interested, contact Joel Smith Goering at 913-677-5097, or email jfgoering@yahoo.com.

SUNFLOWER HOUSE
Child abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing those who care for and about children. Sunflower House sees any pediatric patients that are referred to KU for possible abuse. www.sunflowerhouse.org

THE UNITED WAY OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY and THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE UNITED WAY OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY
You can get involved with United Way in several ways. The most obvious is by making a donation but you can also give of your time by organizing a campaign at your work place, volunteer to review applications for program funding, or help evaluate the funding agencies that contribute to the United Way campaign.

• Visit http://www.unitedway-wyco.org/docs/involved.html for more details.
• Check the Weekly Volunteer Listings (.doc).

The staff at the Volunteer Center collects opportunities to serve with agencies throughout the county. They match volunteers with important work according to their interests and availability. To volunteer throughout the Kansas City area, visit http://volunteerkc.org or contact Diane Hentges at 913.371.3674.

YOUTHFRIENDS
YouthFriends connects young people, ages 5-18, with caring adult volunteers in schools. As positive role models, YouthFriends volunteers enhance young people’s ability to succeed. You can choose to work one-to-one or in a small group setting. The minimum time commitment is one hour per week for a semester or more. Volunteers are thoroughly screened and well trained. Check out the website for a complete listing of participating school districts, www.youthfriends.org

CAMPUS TOURS
The Office of External Affairs offers a variety of tours for students who are interested in health or science related careers. During their tour day they will hear from a representative from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Allied Health about opportunities each school has to offer. The students can also visit a variety of departments, such as the Nursing Skills Lab, Pathology Lab, School of Medicine Skills Lab, Clendening History of Medicine Library, Hoglund Brain Imaging Center and more! Tours last approximately 3 hours. For more information contact Paula Baum at 588-1017 or email PBAUM@kumc.edu.

M1 COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
M1 Community Service Day takes place during orientation week for first year medical students. It provides the opportunity for them to work together in giving back to the KU Medical Center community through service projects. Wyandotte County organizations benefiting from these acts of service are the American Red Cross, Rosedale Development Center, Children's Museum of Kansas City, Crosslines Cooperative, Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Duchesne Clinic, and many more. Not only does this day of service benefit the KUMC community, it is a great way for the new students to get to know one another through team work.