New Volunteer Opportunities in the Team Impact Portal!

Marketing@CCB
Aug 4, 2021
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Updated: Aug 5, 2021

Team Impact is an associate-led committee, focused on providing Team CCB philanthropic opportunities. They select the charitable beneficiaries for the Casual Friday donations, coordinate group VTO opportunities regularly, and lead the annual United Way campaign.

This space will be used to share events that we have participated in, thank you notes from organizations, photos of our associates out and about giving back to the community and upcoming events! So check in regularly to stay up-to-date on what Team CCB is doing to give back to the community and future opportunities to join in on!

To nominate a charity for Casual Friday funds or for a VTO opportunity,

please fill out this form!

August 21: FosterAdopt Connect's Road to Home Gala 2021

FosterAdopt Connect is hosting its annual night of dining and entertainment to raise money to help end the cycle of generational child abuse and neglect. If you would prefer to purchase tickets and attend, please click here. For those interested in volunteering and attending, you will be provided a complimentary ticket to attend! Here is the volunteer information:

When: Saturday, August 21 (no need to enter VTO, since this is on a Saturday)

Volunteers will need to sign up for two - 2 hour shifts. Here are the available shifts:

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM or 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM These shifts will help with floral decorations for dinner tables and cocktail area, set up of silent auction tables, signage in cocktail and dinner areas, set up of revenue enhancers, dinner table set up, stage decorations.
5:30 PM- 7:30 PM This shift will help with attendee registration, silent auction table attendant, revenue enhancer game hosts, selling raffle tickets to the attendees, assisting Bethany(our event coordinator) with any other needs that guests have during the event.
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM This shift will help break down the event which includes clearing FAC materials from the tables, emptying the flower vases and packing in storage boxes, clearing out set up rooms, repacking any silent auction items that weren’t picked up, and help loading all decorations and supplies back in the box truck.

Where: Overland Park Convention Center - 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211

Sign up by emailing bethan.duber@fosteradopt.org! For any questions, please contact Hallie Rogers.

Outdoor VTO August 23: Splitlog Farm with Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC)

Join us later this month at the Splitlog Farm, an urban farm established by CHWC in 2014. The farm started out as a community garden to serve the Bethany neighborhood, an area with little access to fresh fruits and vegetables. In partnership with KC Healthy Kids, CHWC has continued to expand the production, programming, and reach of the farm year after year.

When: Thursday, August 23 9:30 AM - Noon Where: Splitlog Farm - 1045 Splitlog Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 66102 What: Volunteers will help plant, weed, mulch and harvest to make KCK a healthier place to live.

Volunteers should bring gloves and water bottles. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes.

Click here to sign up by August 16! For any questions, please contact Amy Wilcox.

August 28: Lead to Read KC's Get Schooled Gala

Join us for Get Schooled: Cheers to 10 Years! on August 28. It will be an evening filled with delicious food, tasty cocktails, interactive experiences and an awesome raffle — all at the new Wonderscope Children’s Museum’s stunning indoor-outdoor venue. Celebrate Lead to Read KC’s 10-year anniversary and help Kansas City children build a brighter future! If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to this event rather than volunteer, please click here. For those interested in volunteering, here is that information:

When: Saturday, August 28, 1 - 4 PM (no need to enter VTO, since this is on a Saturday) Where: Wonderscope Children's Museum - 433 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131

Click here to sign up! For any questions, please contact Hallie Rogers.

VTO September 24: The Whole Person Night of Independence "An Evening In Paris" Gala

Venez nous rejoindre (Come join us!) Make plans now to be whisked away by the ambience of the romantic streets of Paris! This year’s Gala will be held on Friday, September 24 at the beautiful Abbott Event Space in the heart of the Crossroads.

The event will be a HYBRID event with In-Person and Virtual Tickets available. All virtual attendees will receive a link 2-3 days prior to the Gala. Cocktail hour with cash bar and live music from 6-7pm, followed by buffet dinner and awards program. The gala honors individuals, organizations and businesses in Kansas City who advocate for people with disabilities through their actions and support.

When: Friday, September 24, 12-4 PM Where: The Abbott, 1901 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64108 What: Volunteers will help with setup/teardown, silent auction, registration/checkout, greeters, and much more.

Click here to sign up! For any questions, please contact Team Impact.