Give 5 Volunteer Matching

Mid-America Regional Council is the proud coordinating agency of the Give 5 program for Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri. 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.

Volunteer through Give 5!

Participation in Give 5 requires commitment to five day-long classes and nonprofit site visits, three to five optional evening networking events, and a graduation ceremony, all spaced throughout April–June of 2023. MARC’s 2023 Give 5 program will focus on connecting participants with nonprofit organizations that work towards a healthy, vibrant and age-friendly Kansas City.

Each Give 5 class experience allows participants to learn about public and community service trends, “taste test” a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and find a role that matches with their passions. As a part of the Give 5 classes, retirees meet new people, find camaraderie and friendship, learn more about their community and have fun! Participation in Give 5 is free of charge and lunch will be provided each class day.

We are currently recruiting participants for Thursday or Friday cohorts beginning this spring.

Thursday Cohort Dates	Friday Cohort Date	Class Theme
April 6, 2023	April 7, 2023	Introduction to Give 5
April 13, 2023	April 14, 2023	Social Determinants of Health
April 27, 2023	April 28, 2023	Inclusion in Community Services
May 11, 2023	May 12, 2023	Civic Engagement 101
May 18, 2023	May 19, 2023	Building Vibrant Communities
Friday, June 2		Joint graduation

If you are a retired resident of Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte or Ray county interested in participating in Give 5, please review and complete the participant application.

Please note: we use the term "retired," but the only requirements are that you are over the age of 60 and have the time and passion to commit!

Participant application

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.

Nonprofit application

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

Questions?

Please call 816-474-4240 or submit a form for more information.

Learn more about the national work of the Give 5 program at give5program.org.