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Volunteer Role
🏠 Wellness Checks
During extreme heat events, the most vulnerable people in our community are often alone — isolated seniors, individuals with health conditions, and neighbors without air conditioning. A knock on the door and a friendly face can mean the difference between life and death.
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What You'll Do
- Visit assigned addresses in high-risk neighborhoods
- Check on elderly residents, individuals living alone, and those without AC
- Provide water, sunscreen, and cooling information
- Connect individuals to cooling sites and emergency resources
- Report needs back to the Cool KC coordination team
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Time Commitment
- Flexible — 2–4 hour shifts available
- Most needed during heat advisory and warning days
- Morning and afternoon slots available
- Can be done solo or in pairs
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What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Water for yourself — stay hydrated!
- Charged phone for communication and reporting
- Cool KC will provide supplies (water, sunscreen, resource cards)
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Who This Is For
- People who care deeply about neighbors and community
- Faith communities doing outreach in their neighborhoods
- Students, retirees, or anyone with a few hours to give
- Bilingual volunteers especially welcome