Give 5 Volunteer Matching

Give 5 is a feel-good, social engagement program that connects skilled, passionate retired (or otherwise have the time to commit) older adults with meaningful volunteer opportunities at select nonprofit organizations. The program serves residents of Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Connect with volunteerism through Give 5!

Give 5 meets once a week for one, three or five weeks (depending on location), for a full day of guest presenters and all-access tours of nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City area. Each session will focus on targeted areas of the Kansas City region. The program is free of charge, and MARC provides lunch and transportation to the nonprofit tour locations.

The participant application is open to residents 60 years or older in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties.

Give 5's goals:

  1. Connect older adults with meaningful volunteer opportunities.
  2. Allow participants to “taste-test” volunteer opportunities before committing.
  3. Create connections between retired adults and community initiatives.
  4. Re-engineer volunteer opportunities to make them more meaningful.
  5. Help participants identify and discover the community legacy they want to leave.

Spring 2026 Sessions

Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 sessions.

Spring Session 3 details

April 2-16 (eastern Jackson County)

  • Features nonprofits located in south Kansas City, Missouri, Lee’s Summit and Independence.
  • Dates: Thursdays, April 2, 9 and 16
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: TBD (eastern Jackson County location)

Spring Session 4 details

April 23 (Ray County)

  • Features nonprofits located in Ray County, Missouri.
  • Date: Thursday, April 23
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: TBD (Ray County location)

Spring Session 5 details

April 30-May 28 (Jackson County)

  • Features nonprofits located in downtown and midtown Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Dates: Thursdays, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Classes will be held at KC Meal Link, 1218 Swift Street, North Kansas City, Missouri. (directions)
Enroll for Fall Sessions now
  • Are the Give 5 sessions full? Sign up for the waiting list and we'll let you know if space becomes available.
  • Don't live in one of the Missouri counties listed? Sign up for the waiting list and if there are spots available, we'll notify you.
Give 5 Waiting List

Does your nonprofit organization need volunteers?

If you are a nonprofit organization that is working towards a healthy, vibrant and age-friendly Kansas City located in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri and you have a need for skilled volunteers please review and complete the nonprofit application.

Please note: The nonprofit selection period for the Fall 2025 Give 5 classes has closed. We are accepting applications for our waitlist and future classes, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

Questions?
Please submit a form for more information.
 

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Program partners

Thank you to our program partner, Uncover KC.

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