Perspective, Self-Confidence, Purpose
Volunteering is at the heart of our communities and is a driving force for positive change worldwide. It is a great way to make a difference in the lives of others, plus you’ll discover some pretty amazing benefits in your own life while you’re at it! Volunteers play a key role in the success of […]
Volunteering in a Time of Social Distancing
As Rainbows’ Volunteer Coordinator, I am simply amazed at the generosity and commitment I have witnessed over the last several months from individuals and groups wanting to volunteer for Rainbows in any way possible. When we realized we needed masks to help keep our staff and children safe, people from all over the community […]
Give Thanks
As your family gathers for the upcoming holiday, think about ways to make a difference in your community. It’s a great way to give thanks for what you have and to show your children that giving back can do good and feel good. There are many opportunities to volunteer at Rainbows United, no matter what […]
We LOVE
Volunteers are an integral part of Rainbows United’s ability to provide services to children with special needs and their families. Because of the commitment of our volunteers, projects such as painting and staining, replacing carpet, laying sod, building a raised-bed garden, clearing a tree line, pruning and trimming trees, laying mulch, cleaning classrooms and organizing […]
Volunteer Profile
My name is Megan Lamb, and I was born and raised in Wichita. Growing up in the area, I had heard of Rainbows before, but my first personal connection to the organization came through an interesting AmeriCorps position which I applied for and later obtained. I first began volunteering at Rainbows as an AmeriCorps VISTA, […]
Volunteer Summary 2017
Dominic Bann, a junior year at Kapaun Mount Carmel High School, plays football, enjoys CrossFit workouts and likes building computers. But perhaps his favorite hobby of all is participating in Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The Eagle Scout Service Project, or more simply […]
Ongoing Volunteers
Peter Hampel’s 10th Annual Luau was a special evening, with over 577 people in attendance at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Among those 577, we had 25+ individuals on-site to volunteer. Volunteers were used in nearly every aspect of event staffing – from face painters to photographers, drink-makers to ticket-sellers, and all the tasks in between. The Luau, […]
Benefits of Community Service
-Written by Sidni Garwood, Rainbows’ Volunteer Coordnator 5 Selfish Reasons You Should Volunteer Ok, Ok…I’m not actually calling YOU selfish. However, as the agency Volunteer Coordinator, I often want people to know that volunteering benefits more than just Rainbows as the recipient organization. There are actually some really great rewards that make volunteering reciprocally […]
A Volunteer’s Perspective
Rainbows celebrated the start of its 45th year on June 8, 2017. To commemorate this agency milestone, Rainbows held celebrations at both Wichita locations. The fun kicked off at Kids’ Point with a Rainbows-inspired breakfast and ended in the afternoon at Kids’ Cove with a pirate-themed party. What a wonderful day it was! Volunteers from Enterprise Rent-A-Car […]
Volunteers in 2016
Written by Sidni Garwood, Volunteer Coordinator As our Mission Statement says, Rainbows brings together community resources to benefit children with special needs. Because volunteers are a resource of our community, they are a fundamental part of our mission here at Rainbows. “I would definitely recommend volunteering at Rainbows,” said Alexia Duling. Alexia, a 16 year old sophomore at Bishop […]
