Volunteering

Without volunteers, there would be no Cross-Lines. We are dependent on the generosity of individuals with their time and talent. We have many opportunities to serve, and we know you can find your own special place in our family of volunteers. Whatever time you can give, whatever skills you can share … we will be extremely grateful!

Current Volunteer Needs

Plant Sale:  Wed., May 1st, 12 - 4 pm to help fill pre-orders

Thurs., May 2nd, 8 am - noon;  noon - 4 pm;  4 - 7 pm to work at the sale

Fri., May 3rd, 8 am - noon;  noon - 4 pm;  4 - 7 pm to work at the sale    

Administrative — Front desk volunteers are needed Friday mornings, 8 am - noon. If you are interested in being a fill-in at the front desk, contact Amber at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You would only be called from time to time or in a case of an emergency.  Shifts could be any time Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Don Bakely Community Annex - Volunteers are needed once a week from 7 am - noon to help with breakfast and preparation for lunch. 

Volunteer groups are need to prepare and serve lunch 9:30 am - 1:30 pm on the following open dates.

  • May 20 and 23rd
  • June 14
  • July 15th, 25th and 31st
  • August 22nd
  • September 11th, 16th, 26th and 30th
  • October 11th, 24th and 30th
  • November 13th, 18th and 28th
  • December 9th

Groups to sack groceries - the first and second Saturdays of the month. Please contact Amber at 913-281-3388 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for any of the above listings.

We also need volunteers and donors to coordinate the collection of various items such as:

  • Food — canned meats, low sodium soups, low sodium canned vegetables, canned fruits in natural juice, and peanut butter
  • School Supplies — we look for everything your child would like to carry to class on the first day of school.
  • Christmas Store — new items are needed in four departments: clothing, household goods, toys and food. Special needs include large-sized clothing (including coats) and teen gifts.
  • Toiletries — we need full size shampoos, bar soaps, razors, toothbrushes, etc. for our shower program.  We also need dish soap, detergent, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant for our "Hope Totes."

Thanks in advance for your generous donations and gift of time.

Photos of Volunteers