May 27 - Volunteer Opportunity at Happy Bottoms
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Give the gift of a clean bottom! Join your Waldo Tower neighbors by volunteering at HappyBottoms, our local diaper bank right here in the Waldo Neighborhood. Sign up here.
Preparation
Please wear closed‑toe shoes and comfortable clothing during your shift.
Prior to the event, we will send an online waiver that must be signed by each volunteer.
Description of the Shift
Check‑In & Orientation
Upon arrival, you’ll check in and learn how HappyBottoms is working to eliminate diaper need in the Kansas City region.
Volunteers will receive a warehouse tour and brief training.
Volunteer Tasks
Volunteers help with a variety of activities, including:
Wrapping diaper packages: removing diapers from boxes or bags, counting, bundling, wrapping (by machine or hand), and attaching labels.
Filling monthly orders for partner agencies and hospitals: counting and placing diaper packs on carts or pallets, and bagging or boxing them according to order requirements.
Cleaning and organizing: sanitizing work areas, recycling, and disposing of trash generated during the shift.
Additional tasks as requested by staff.
Wrap‑Up
At the end of the shift, time will be provided for:
Photos
Sharing feedback
Celebrating what the group accomplished
Why This Matters
Nearly 1 in 2 families with young children do not have enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry, and healthy. Since 2009, HappyBottoms has worked to close this monthly shortfall—known as the diaper gap—for families across the Kansas City metro area.
Facts about diaper need in Kansas City:
Diapers are not covered by government safety‑net programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, or WIC.
An estimated 21,000 children in our area need diaper assistance (U.S. Census 2020).
Families experiencing diaper need report missing an average of 5.1 workdays per month because they don’t have the required number of diapers for their child to attend daycare.
