Get Involved > Volunteer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in volunteering at The KIDS Network! ​The KIDS Network depends on volunteers to support our local organization's activities. Volunteering at The KIDS Network is a very rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. In addition, students interested in volunteer work may receive community service and academic credits. While responsibilities and time commitment will vary depending on the volunteer opportunity, we encourage our volunteers to have fun!
To get involved, please follow these basic steps:
  • Step 1: Check out our volunteer opportunities listed below. 
  • Step 2:  Complete an online Volunteer Application. 
  • Step 3: We will contact you to discuss your interests and provide answers to any additional questions you may have. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative Support

We are looking for volunteers to assist with general administrative tasks in the KIDS Network office. Volunteers are asked to assist with bulk mailings, filing, database entry, assembling training binders, stuffing packets, and other clerical tasks, as needed.     
Haley's Annual SIDS Scramble Golf Tournament
Haley’s Annual SIDS Scramble is a memorial tournament for all Kansas babies. ​Funds raised by this event support the Network's mission. We are looking for volunteers to greet people, sign people in, monitor contents at the holes, and serve lunch.
Step Up for KIDS
Step Up for KIDS is a 5K fundraising run and Memorial Walk for the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. We are looking for volunteers to greet people, assist at registration, serve snacks, give directions on the 5K course, and hand out water along the route.
KIDS Network Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower
The Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower is an interactive event that invites new and expectant parents and community service providers together for an educational “baby shower". We are looking for volunteers to greet people, help load cribs, serve refreshments, carry portable cribs to attendee cars.
The Susan E. Bredehoft Candle Light Memorial
The Susan E. Bredehoft Candle Lighting Memorial is an annual event where people are invited to light candles to honor children who have died. We are looking for volunteers to greet people, sign people in, hand out candles, light candles, and serve refreshments. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time do I arrive?
​    One half hour prior to start time unless otherwise noted
2. Can I volunteer part of the time?
    Yes
3. Do I get a t-shirt?
   Yes
4. Is admission free if I volunteer?
   Baby shower and Candle Light Memorial is free. Step Up for KIDS and SIDS Scramble fees apply for participation
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