Please consider assisting Rainbows United by volunteering in one or more of the following areas:

- Gardener to work with school aged children on site at Kids' Cove tending the outdoor classroom, flower beds and garden.

- Special event assistants at Camp Woodchuck to help with performances, shows, and activities. Bagging snacks for movies. Civic and youth groups welcome.

- Spa Day. Volunteers to organize and put on a Spa Day for children with disabilities. May include nail polish, hair styling, foot soak, foot massage, make up and more. Great option for a caring youth group who wants to give back.

- Fishing Day. Volunteers to take children with disabilities fishing at Sedgwick County Park. Provide poles, bait and tackle. Fishing license required.

- DJ for Dance Party on July 2, 2:30 p.m. Play music for July Fourth celebration during Camp day.

Most opportunities are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Foster Grandparent: Foster grandparents help in the classroom with routine activities and nurturing interactions with children.  The program is administered through a partnership with the Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent Program.

Friends of Rainbows United: Friend's members foster community support for Rainbows by increasing public awareness through special events and volunteer projects that meet identified needs.  Annual membership dues are required.

Office Assistant: Administrative activities may include filing, photocopying, mass mailings, running errands, data input, and special projects.

Special Events: Volunteers assist with Rainbows-sponsored events, including helping with registration, stuffing envelopes, event clean-up, and loading and unloading materials.

Parents Involvement: Sharing personal stories is one of the most powerful ways parents can volunteer.  Other activities include participating in classroom activities, preparing materials, reading, sewing, baking, facilities maintenance, and assisting during meal times.

Therapy Dog Program: Regularly scheduled visits by trained therapy dogs and owners feature positive interactions and structured lessons.  Therapy dog owners are responsible for the costs of training and maintaining their personal therapy dog.

Are you interested in working with children and helping with activities at Rainbows United?  If so, contact our volunteer coordinator at 267-5437.

You can also download and print out a PDF version of our volunteer application today.