Volunteers with the City of Kansas City contribute their skills, expertise, and unique talents to promote resident understanding and awareness of City government isues and programs, directly contribute to the advancement of their city, and are recognized for the value they add to the community. Kansas City volunteer programs aim to increase and improve the capacity of municipal staff by providing residents with opportunities to form partnerships with their local government and to participate in their community through volunteerism in a fulfilling, fun, and rewarding way.