On the city of Atchison website they listed a few organizations and events that are open for volunteer help!
CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
The City relies on boards and committees led by community volunteers to set policies and priorities. For more information, please visit the Boards and Commissions pagehere. Questions? Contact City Clerk Deb Clem at 913-367-5506 or via email.
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER
Share your photography skills by volunteering at Atchison events or helping with other special projects. Atchison is known for its festivals and scenic beauty and we can always use extra help in capturing these special community moments by a volunteer photographer. Photographers may also be asked to photograph city projects and special events.
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be age 16 or older. Must be able to walk around event for approximately 2-4 hours at a time. Comfortable approaching event participants to photograph. Volunteer will use their own camera.
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be age 16 or older. Must be able to walk around event for approximately 2-4 hours at a time. Comfortable approaching event participants to photograph. Volunteer will use their own camera.
Volunteer will sign Volunteer Photography Agreement and agree to all requirements. Must provide city a copy of photos within 48 hours of event and allows city to use photos with unlimited rights. Volunteer will retain the ownership rights of photographs.
Ready to shine? Shoot us an email and we'll send you a Volunteer Photography Agreement.
VOLUNTEER AT COMMUNITY EVENTS
Amelia Earhart Festival
Annual community festival held the third weekend of July :: Contact Jacque Pregont,Atchison Chamber of Commerce :: 913-367-2427
Holiday Homes Tour
Various volunteers needed :: Contact 913-367-2427
Haunted Trolley Tour
Various volunteers needed :: Contact 913-367-2427
Holiday Lights Tour
Various volunteers needed :: Contact 913-367-2427
Juneteenth
Volunteers sought for this historic community celebration honoring African-American independence, emphasizing education and achievement :: Contact Donald Bratton :: 913-367-2481
VOLUNTEER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Atchison Art Association
Contact Gloria Davis :: 913-367-4278
Atchison County Historical Society Contact Chris Taylor :: 913-367-6238
Volunteers sought to fill a variety of services including Le Volontaire gift shop, Twice is Nice Thrift Shop, Mail Delivery, Surgery Hospitality, Information Desk, Scholarship program, Prescription Counseling, and fundraising activities. Opportunities also available for students ages 14-18 in the junior volunteer program :: Contact Nancy Donaldson at 913-367-6600 Ext. 1175
Atchison Preservation Alliance Contact Terry Knopke :: 913-367-7473
Volunteer coaches, attendants, program leaders, and others needed for a variety of events and programs :: Contact 913-367-3352
Volunteer mentors needed :: Contact 913-547-2052
Boys & Girls Club of Atchison Contact 913-367-9090
Contact 913-367-1902
Humane Society Contact Diane Middleton :: 913-367-3647
Leadership Atchison
Community leadership development program, space limited :: Contact Chamber of Commerce :: 913-367-2427
Project Concern Volunteers sought for various senior services including meal preparation, delivery, programs, and transportation :: Contact 913-367-4655
Saint Jude Hospice Volunteers needed to provide support, comfort, and companionship to individuals in the community who are dealing with the challenges of terminal illness. Opportunities include patient care and administrative assistance :: Contact Tami Shefferd at 785-742-3823
Santa Fe Depot
Volunteers needed as docents and greeters for the visitors' center :: Contact 913-367-2427
Shannon Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteers sought to serve with township fire service :: Contact Dave "Spider" Shell :: 913-367-2090
Riverbend Habitat for Humanity Contact John Bishop :: 913-367-3836
United Way Contact 913-367-6510
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