Sheryl Vasquez

Volunteer Engagement Assistant (Kansas City Area)

Hello. My name is Sheryl and I am the new Volunteer Engagement Assistant in Kansas City, MO. I grew up in the Mississippi River Valley in Northwestern Illinois surrounded by creeks, rivers and forests. My love for the outdoors started with family campouts, summer camps and playing in the creek behind my home and it has grown into a passion for teaching others to love it, too. For the past five years I have worked for a local outdoor outfitter in customer service and outdoor skills instructing.

I attended Western Illinois University and studied Philosophy and Law and Society. But my year of AmeriCorps service in Health & Safety with the American Red Cross is where I found my niche for instructing and my admiration for volunteer service. After my year of service, I stayed on at the Red Cross as a First Aid and CPR instructor and eventually became the Disaster Education and Volunteer Coordinator. In that position I learned the vital role that volunteer's play in our society and how essential volunteer service is.

My new role as the Volunteer Engagement Assistant ties everything together for me; my love for the outdoors and my admiration for Volunteers and their service to our community. I promise to do my best to support our current volunteers and to inspire more members of our community to join us. 

Phone: (573) 522-4115, Ext. 3874

Email: Sheryl.Vasquez@mdc.mo.gov