Volunteer: Help deliver school supply donation bins to participating locations - 2026 Douglas County Back2School DriveThe Douglas County Back2School Drive runs every July to provide every student in Douglas County with sufficient school supplies to start the year successfully. You can help us achieve this mission by volunteering to deliver supply donation bins to participating locations. These locations will host the donation bin for the month of July, where employees and members of the public can donate school supplies. Click here to read more about the 2026 Douglas County Back2School Drive! Donation bins should be delivered to participating locations between Monday, June 22 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 during business hours (varies by location). Each volunteer will be assigned 3-7 locations, grouped by general location in Lawrence. Any specific delivery instructions will be shared with you. Most donation bins are cardboard boxes that lie flat, so a large vehicle is not required. You will be asked to pick up donation bins from either United Way of Kaw Valley's Lawrence office or Lawrence Schools Foundation. If you would also like to volunteer to collect bins full of school supplies at the end of July, click here. Large vehicles are a must for supply & bin collection. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County The Douglas County Back2School Drive runs every July to provide every student in Douglas County with sufficient school supplies to start the year successfully. You can help us achieve this mission by volunteering to deliver supply donation bins to participating locations. These locations will host the donation bin for the month of July, where employees and members of the public can donate school supplies. Click here to read more about the 2026 Douglas County Back2School Drive! Donation bins should be delivered to participating locations between Monday, June 22 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 during business hours (varies by location). Each volunteer will be assigned 3-7 locations, grouped by general location in Lawrence. Any specific delivery instructions will be shared with you. Most donation bins are cardboard boxes that lie flat, so a large vehicle is not required. You will be asked to pick up donation bins from either United Way of Kaw Valley's Lawrence office or Lawrence Schools Foundation. If you would also like to volunteer to collect bins full of school supplies at the end of July, click here. Large vehicles are a must for supply & bin collection. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jun 22, 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 Zip Code: 66044 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Help pick up school supplies & donation bins and deliver to Salvation Army - 2026 Douglas County Back2School DriveThe Douglas County Back2School Drive runs every July to provide every student in Douglas County with sufficient school supplies to start the year successfully. You can help us achieve this mission by volunteering to pick up school supplies & donation bins from participating locations. These locations will host the donation bin for the month of July, where employees and members of the public can donate school supplies. Click here to read more about the 2026 Douglas County Back2School Drive! Donation bins should be picked up from participating locations between Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026 during business hours (varies by location). Supplies & bins should be delivered to The Salvation Army, 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS (office not thrift store) between 9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. Each volunteer will be assigned 3-7 locations, grouped by general location in Lawrence. Any specific pickup instructions will be shared with you. Large vehicles are a must for supply & bin collection. If you have a smaller vehicle and instead would like to volunteer to deliver bins to participating locations in late June, click here. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County The Douglas County Back2School Drive runs every July to provide every student in Douglas County with sufficient school supplies to start the year successfully. You can help us achieve this mission by volunteering to pick up school supplies & donation bins from participating locations. These locations will host the donation bin for the month of July, where employees and members of the public can donate school supplies. Click here to read more about the 2026 Douglas County Back2School Drive! Donation bins should be picked up from participating locations between Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026 during business hours (varies by location). Supplies & bins should be delivered to The Salvation Army, 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS (office not thrift store) between 9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. Each volunteer will be assigned 3-7 locations, grouped by general location in Lawrence. Any specific pickup instructions will be shared with you. Large vehicles are a must for supply & bin collection. If you have a smaller vehicle and instead would like to volunteer to deliver bins to participating locations in late June, click here. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Jul 27, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026 Zip Code: 66046 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Back2School Drive Tabling at Walmart in Lawrence - Iowa StThe Back2School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348). The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with the Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, invites your participation in the 2026 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31! _________________________________________ Volunteers are needed to work tables in front of local stores collecting school supplies from shoppers. We will be tabling outside Walmart on Iowa St from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Volunteer shifts will run every 2 hours (10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm, 4-6 pm). We will be collecting both monetary and supply donations in a variety of ways this year and keeping distribution easy for families. Volunteer responsibilities include: Greeting shoppersPromoting the Back2School driveSharing information about needed suppliesExplaining the impact of the Back2School drive on our local communityEncouraging shoppers to purchase & donate supplies to the Back2School drivePlease note: Be mindful of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.Bring water and snacks.Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.The annual school supply drive is a vital way in which we can come together to support our community! Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County The Back2School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348). The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with the Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, invites your participation in the 2026 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31! _________________________________________ Volunteers are needed to work tables in front of local stores collecting school supplies from shoppers. We will be tabling outside Walmart on Iowa St from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Volunteer shifts will run every 2 hours (10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm, 4-6 pm). We will be collecting both monetary and supply donations in a variety of ways this year and keeping distribution easy for families. Volunteer responsibilities include: Greeting shoppersPromoting the Back2School driveSharing information about needed suppliesExplaining the impact of the Back2School drive on our local communityEncouraging shoppers to purchase & donate supplies to the Back2School drivePlease note: Be mindful of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.Bring water and snacks.Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.The annual school supply drive is a vital way in which we can come together to support our community! Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 66046 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Back2School Drive Tabling at Walmart in Lawrence - Congressional DrThe Back2School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348). The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with The Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, invites your participation in the 2026 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31! _________________________________________ Volunteers are needed to work tables in front of local stores collecting school supplies from shoppers. We will be tabling outside Walmart on Congressional Drive from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Volunteer shifts will run every 2 hours (10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm, 4-6 pm). We will be collecting both monetary and supply donations in a variety of ways this year and keeping distribution easy for families. Volunteer responsibilities include: Greeting shoppersPromoting the Back2School driveSharing information about needed suppliesExplaining the impact of the Back2School drive on our local communityEncouraging shoppers to purchase & donate supplies to the Back2School drivePlease note: Be mindful of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.Bring water and snacks.Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.The annual school supply drive is a vital way in which we can come together to support our community! Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County The Back2School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348). The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with The Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, invites your participation in the 2026 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31! _________________________________________ Volunteers are needed to work tables in front of local stores collecting school supplies from shoppers. We will be tabling outside Walmart on Congressional Drive from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Volunteer shifts will run every 2 hours (10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm, 4-6 pm). We will be collecting both monetary and supply donations in a variety of ways this year and keeping distribution easy for families. Volunteer responsibilities include: Greeting shoppersPromoting the Back2School driveSharing information about needed suppliesExplaining the impact of the Back2School drive on our local communityEncouraging shoppers to purchase & donate supplies to the Back2School drivePlease note: Be mindful of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.Bring water and snacks.Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.The annual school supply drive is a vital way in which we can come together to support our community! Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 66049 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Pack Backpacks with School Supplies for Students in Douglas County!After all of the tabling and donating, we are ready to pack the school supplies and get them to the students of Douglas County! Volunteers are needed to sort and pack supplies so that they can be distributed to students. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. We will be packing and sorting at the Salvation Army 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Shifts & Duties 9:00am-11:00am Check in at the volunteer table Receive your task/assignment Assist with setting up space for sorting and packing Help organize boxes for each school Begin sorting supplies Work until 11:00 am Hand-off to next shift11:00am- 1:00pm Check in at the volunteer table Receive your task/assignment Assist with packing supplies into backpacks Work until 1:00 pm Organize the school boxes and ensure counts are met Assist with clean upYou will be supported by volunteers of the school supply drive committee: United Way of Kaw Valley, Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation, ECKAN, and The Salvation Army. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County After all of the tabling and donating, we are ready to pack the school supplies and get them to the students of Douglas County! Volunteers are needed to sort and pack supplies so that they can be distributed to students. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. We will be packing and sorting at the Salvation Army 1202 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 66046 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Shifts & Duties 9:00am-11:00am Check in at the volunteer table Receive your task/assignment Assist with setting up space for sorting and packing Help organize boxes for each school Begin sorting supplies Work until 11:00 am Hand-off to next shift11:00am- 1:00pm Check in at the volunteer table Receive your task/assignment Assist with packing supplies into backpacks Work until 1:00 pm Organize the school boxes and ensure counts are met Assist with clean upYou will be supported by volunteers of the school supply drive committee: United Way of Kaw Valley, Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation, ECKAN, and The Salvation Army. Agency: Back2School Drive Douglas County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 66046 Allow Groups: Yes |