"I've come to love my time at Rainbows. I'll see a smile from one of the children, or hear a parent say 'thank you.' And I realize what I'm doing is the easy part." – Volunteer
Rainbows United, Inc. has many ways you can help meet the needs of children with special needs and their families in our community. We offer one-time and long-term volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about how you can get involved.
Individuals
Individual volunteers can choose from a wide variety of options. Rainbows has many needs in the classroom, outdoors and around the office. There are often special projects that also require volunteers. Please find our current volunteer opportunities under the "downloads" tab, or call the volunteer coordinator to ask about one-time projects.
A Special Note for Students: If you are seeking a practicum or internship requiring the evaluation of a supervising professional please contact Debbie Mai, Vice President of Programs and Services, at dmai@rui.org. Include your class requirements and area of study with the subject line “student practicum” in this important communication.
Any student requiring less than 10 observation hours, may contact Jennifer Francois at jfrancois@rui.org or (316) 267-5437 to make arrangements.
Groups
Volunteer groups serve Rainbows in a variety of ways. You might take part in a work project (cleaning, gardening, building), facilitate a classroom activity (games, art project, 1-1 mentoring) or help with a special event (field day, dance party, fundraiser). Each group is individually matched to a project based upon the age of the participants, the times volunteers are available and the needs of the agency. Please call Kelsey Parker, Volunteer Coordinator, directly at (316) 558-3422 to arrange for a group volunteer project.
Contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
Kelsey Parker
(316) 558-3422
kparker@rui.org
3223 North Oliver Avenue
Wichita KS 67220
Current Special Project Needs
+We need new signs for our Outdoor Classroom at Kids’ Cove. You or your group could use paint or wood burning techniques to make new and sturdy natural signs for our classroom. Please contact us for more specific instructions.
+Our library needs a facelift! We would like an individual or group to reorganize our books, label shelving and give the room a total overhaul.
+ We have many volunteer opportunites at Camp Woodchuck this year. Please download the list of activity options from the Downloads module to your right.
**Rainbows United, Inc. does not accept volunteers who need to fulfill court appointed hours. Please contact the United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1 to learn about other agencies in the Wichita area that need help.