Opportunities From: Gorilla Action at Pittsburg State University

Volunteer: Sacred Heart Food Pantry Distribution Assistance

Help Sacred Heart Food Pantry serve local families by assisting with food distribution. Volunteers will help carry food and supplies from the pantry to clients' vehicles during monthly distribution events. 

Volunteer Duties:

Carry food boxes/bags to vehiclesAssist pantry staff with distribution activitiesProvide friendly and respectful customer service

Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Comfortable working outdoors for short periodsClosed-toe shoes recommended

Sacred Heart Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families throughout Crawford County. More then 40% of pantry clients are age 65 or older. Volunteers help ensure food and donated items reach the community members who need them most. 

Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Service & Civic Engagement in partnership with Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Frontenac. Volunteers will serve directly with Sacred Heart Food Pantry Staff.


Agency: PSU Service and Civic Engagement

Help Sacred Heart Food Pantry serve local families by assisting with food distribution. Volunteers will help carry food and supplies from the pantry to clients' vehicles during monthly distribution events. 

Volunteer Duties:

Carry food boxes/bags to vehiclesAssist pantry staff with distribution activitiesProvide friendly and respectful customer service

Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Comfortable working outdoors for short periodsClosed-toe shoes recommended

Sacred Heart Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families throughout Crawford County. More then 40% of pantry clients are age 65 or older. Volunteers help ensure food and donated items reach the community members who need them most. 

Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Service & Civic Engagement in partnership with Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Frontenac. Volunteers will serve directly with Sacred Heart Food Pantry Staff.


Agency: PSU Service and Civic Engagement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 25, 2026

Zip Code: 62731

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stock the Pantry (September)

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 11, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (September)

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 15, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Organize Christmas Toys and Gifts

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Help make the holidays brighter for local families by assisting The Salvation Army with organizing, sorting, and preparing donated Christmas toys and gifts.

This is a great opportunity for students who enjoy hands-on service and want to make a direct impact in the community.

Agency: Salvation Army

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Help make the holidays brighter for local families by assisting The Salvation Army with organizing, sorting, and preparing donated Christmas toys and gifts.

This is a great opportunity for students who enjoy hands-on service and want to make a direct impact in the community.

Agency: Salvation Army

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 17, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Organize Christmas Toys and Gifts

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Help make the holidays brighter for local families by assisting The Salvation Army with organizing, sorting, and preparing donated Christmas toys and gifts.

This is a great opportunity for students who enjoy hands-on service and want to make a direct impact in the community.

Agency: Salvation Army

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Help make the holidays brighter for local families by assisting The Salvation Army with organizing, sorting, and preparing donated Christmas toys and gifts.

This is a great opportunity for students who enjoy hands-on service and want to make a direct impact in the community.

Agency: Salvation Army

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 22, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Playground Party

The Family Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help make our Playground Party a fun and successful community event! This family-friendly fundraiser will raise funds to enhance the playgrounds at our Main and South Center locations, creating safe, engaging spaces where children can learn, play, and grow. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event, including event setup and cleanup, registration, supervising games and activities, helping with inflatables, assisting vendors, and providing general event support. Whether you can volunteer for an hour or the entire event, your time will make a meaningful difference. No special experience is required—just a willingness to help and a positive attitude! This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, community groups, and businesses to give back while supporting local children and families. Thank you for helping us create a memorable event and stronger playgrounds for our community!

Agency: Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help make our Playground Party a fun and successful community event! This family-friendly fundraiser will raise funds to enhance the playgrounds at our Main and South Center locations, creating safe, engaging spaces where children can learn, play, and grow. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event, including event setup and cleanup, registration, supervising games and activities, helping with inflatables, assisting vendors, and providing general event support. Whether you can volunteer for an hour or the entire event, your time will make a meaningful difference. No special experience is required—just a willingness to help and a positive attitude! This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, community groups, and businesses to give back while supporting local children and families. Thank you for helping us create a memorable event and stronger playgrounds for our community!

Agency: Family Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 23, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2026 Southeast Kansas Day of Action

Join in a Day of Action... from 8-12 on Friday, September 25, find yourself serving others across a variety of projects.  From painting walls to organizing donated supplies to cleaning up play spaces or more, it takes YOU to be United.

Agency: United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas

Join in a Day of Action... from 8-12 on Friday, September 25, find yourself serving others across a variety of projects.  From painting walls to organizing donated supplies to cleaning up play spaces or more, it takes YOU to be United.

Agency: United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 25, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sacred Heart Food Pantry Food Pickup & Delivery

Help reduce food waste and support local families by assisting with monthly food pickups from Aldi in Pittsburg. Volunteers will gather donated bread, milk, cheese, eggs, and other items, transport them to the pantry, and help unload donations.

Volunteers will meet with pantry staff at the church before going to Aldi to pick up donations. 

Volunteer Duties:

Assist with loading donated food items at AldiTransport donations to Sacred Heart Food PantryHelp unload and organize food at the pantry

Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Wear closed-toe shoesReliable transportation

Your support helps ensure donated food reaches local families in need while preventing wholesome food from going to waste. 

Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Service & Civic Engagement in partnership with Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Frontenac. Volunteers will serve directly with Sacred Heart Food Pantry Staff.


Agency: PSU Service and Civic Engagement

Help reduce food waste and support local families by assisting with monthly food pickups from Aldi in Pittsburg. Volunteers will gather donated bread, milk, cheese, eggs, and other items, transport them to the pantry, and help unload donations.

Volunteers will meet with pantry staff at the church before going to Aldi to pick up donations. 

Volunteer Duties:

Assist with loading donated food items at AldiTransport donations to Sacred Heart Food PantryHelp unload and organize food at the pantry

Requirements:

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Wear closed-toe shoesReliable transportation

Your support helps ensure donated food reaches local families in need while preventing wholesome food from going to waste. 

Note: This opportunity is coordinated by Service & Civic Engagement in partnership with Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Frontenac. Volunteers will serve directly with Sacred Heart Food Pantry Staff.


Agency: PSU Service and Civic Engagement

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 66763

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stock the Pantry (October)

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 9, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (October)

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 13, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stock the Pantry (November)

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck from the Kansas Food Bank and re-stocking the pantry. Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 13, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Senior Food Box Distribution (November)

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Give food boxes to senior citizens at the Wesley House! Volunteers will help carry boxes from the pantry to clients' vehicles. This opportunity is inside and outside, so dress for the weather.

Physical Requirement: Moving and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 17, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stock the Pantry (December)

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck and re-stocking the pantry. Help fill the shelves with over 9000 lbs. of food to feed over 1000 Crawford County residents!

Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 25 lbs often and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Support the Wesley House Food Pantry by unloading the monthly delivery truck and re-stocking the pantry. Help fill the shelves with over 9000 lbs. of food to feed over 1000 Crawford County residents!

Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes.

Physical Requirement: Lifting and moving up to 25 lbs often and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Agency: Wesley House Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 11, 2026

Zip Code: 66762

Allow Groups: No