ACCESS Program, Community Services—Adults With Disabilities Lincoln Community Center 110 Fulton Street Mankato, MN 56001 Mission Statement: Ability-Centered Community Education Support Services (ACCESS) provides programs and activities specifically for adults with disabilities, and accommodations or support services for individuals to participate in any or all CSRD programs/activities. Contact: Phone: (507) 345-5222 Fax: (507) 387-4770 Website: Mankato.cer.com Direct Services and Recipients: Assisting people with disabilities during education, recreation, and leisure classes and programs. Volunteer for adaptive recreation opportunities. Classroom: one on one with individuals with disabilities. Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass background check. ACCESS-- Mankato Community Education/ Recreation— Youth Enrichment 110 Fulton Street Mankato, MN 56001 Mission Statement: Reach All- Teach All- Involve All; Lifelong Learning Opportunities Contact: Melanie Schmidt Julaine Trapp Phone: (507) 387-5501 Phone: (507) 345-5222 Fax: (507) 387-4770 Fax: (507) 387- 4770
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ACCESS Program, Community Services—Adults With DisabilitiesLincoln Community Center110 Fulton Street Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Ability-Centered Community Education Support Services (ACCESS) provides programs and activities specifically for adults with disabilities, and accommodations or support services for individuals to participate in any or all CSRD programs/activities.
Direct Services and Recipients: Assisting people with disabilities during education, recreation, and leisure classes and programs. Volunteer for adaptive recreation opportunities. Classroom: one on one with individuals with disabilities.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass background check.
ACCESS-- Mankato Community Education/ Recreation—Youth Enrichment
Direct Services and Recipients: We have a wide range of activities for preschool to senior citizens. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with various enrichment courses. Assist teachers in educational classes.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must complete and pass a background check.
ACES School-Age Care110 Fulton Lincoln Community Center
Mission Statement: ACES is a parent-funded, nonprofit, school-aged care program provided by the Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education & Recreation department to meet the needs of children and families in our communities. ACES provides a safe, nurturing, and inviting environment where children feel they belong and can have fun.
Direct Services and Recipients: Will provide mentoring to students, help with homework and scheduled programs. Volunteers have the opportunity to teach their favorite past time or skill. ACES is located at all Mankato area elementary schools.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Service-Learning students must pass a background check.
Adult Basic Education110 Fulton Street #252Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To provide adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their literacy skills, which are necessary to be self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, family members, and citizens.
Arc of Minnesota Southwest 709 S. Front Street Suite 3Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities and their families to connect with resources, supports, and policy efforts. Our goal is an inclusive future where people of all ability levels are celebrated.
Contact: Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, Regional CoordinatorCatherine Hooper, Director of DevelopmentPhone: (507) 345-4223Fax: (507) 345-8145Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Services: Services are flexible. They could include data entry, answering phones, updating website content, or helping set up and coordinate events and programs.Recipients: People with developmental disabilities and their families.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: None
Blue Earth County Historical Society415 Cherry StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To collect, preserve, and promote the history of Blue Earth County, MN.
Direct Services and Recipients: Working with youth in the Young Historians Program; Working side-by-side with Blue Earth County Historical Society volunteers (majority of whom are retired senior citizens); Volunteering at the History Fest youth event in the Fall.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: None
Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office401 Carver RoadMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The basic philosophy of the Blue Earth County Jail Program Office is to develop and schedule programs and services to promote rehabilitation, positive attitudes, and help individuals become better citizens. By way of these pursuits, it is our goal to add to the safety and security of Blue Earth County and our community.
Direct Services and Recipients: We are looking for correction students to volunteer their time running various programs for the prisoners of the Blue Earth County Jail. Some programs include a relaxation group, gym time, aerobics, and bingo and/or card tournaments. Duties of this position include working one-on-one and in small groups (no larger than 9 individuals) with prisoners.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Volunteers must have no criminal charges pending and/or no court supervision or suspended sentence. Must complete volunteer orientation. Must be at least 20 years old and have a willingness to help people. Patience and empathy are a must. Have an open-mind and non-judgmental attitude. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be assertive and have the ability to work independently. These positions are only open to Corrections students. Due to the policy of the Blue Earth County Jail, everyone is required to undergo a background records check.
Campus Kitchen at Minnesota State University, MankatoCommunity Engagement OfficeCSU 173Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Campus Kitchens Project, Mankato is a groundbreaking initiative that involves college students in the recovery of leftover food from campus residence halls to serve meals to families and adults in need. Currently there have been over 4,000 MSU students involved.
Direct Services and Recipients: You may volunteer for a cooking or delivery shift, plan a food drive, or hold a fundraiser. Let us educate you or your organization about domestic hunger. Help us secure donations.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must complete volunteer training and serve on a cooking or delivery shift, plan a food drive, hold a fundraiser, and/or secure donations. We would be happy to educate you and your organization about domestic hunger.
CADA, INC. (Committee Against Domentic Abuse100 Stadium Court; Mankato, MN 56001 orBox 466; Mankato, MN 56002
Mission Statement: To provide safety and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy, and providing shelter.
Contacts: Tammera A. Wachtel, Outreach ManagerTena Webster, Shelter ManagerEmail: [email protected]; or [email protected]: (507) 625-8688Fax:
Direct Services and Recipients: Criminal court tracking; Provide support, information, and referrals to battered women and their children residing in a shelter setting.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass two background checks; Must submit a ten-dollar ($10.00) payment to complete one of the two required background checks.
Common Good RSVP816 Hubbell AvenueMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To engage adults 55+ in fulfilling volunteer opportunities that will enrich their lives and enhance the community.
Direct Services and Recipients: Volunteer and service-learning students can help us with our programs; however, our key goal is to recruit retired individuals (Non-Traditional Students) to volunteer in our community. We do, however, offer internships to students of all ages from many of the departments at MSU.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Students must interview in a semi-formal manner, just as they would if applying for a job. We hire interns based on their willingness to work with others, their level of commitment to the program and the community, and we hold the student accountable for every aspect of their job. Internships are available only based on budgetary availability, as we do have reimbursements for driving that interns do during the internship. Students should contact us to see about that availability.
Dakota Meadows Middle School 1900 Howard DrNorth Mankato, MN 56003
Mission Statement: To educate 7th and 8th grade students at Dakota Meadows Middle School located in North Mankato hilltop.
Contact: Sherri Blasing, Assistant to the PrincipalPhone: (507) 387-5077Fax: (507) 387-1119Email: [email protected]:
Direct Services and Recipients: 1 person tutor English Language Learners: 2-3pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri2 people tutor 7th then 8th graders in learning lab: 1:20-3:00 Mon-Fri (1:20-2:00 8th Grade, 2:00-3:00 7th)3 people tutor 7th and 8th graders in after school study hall: 3-4pm Mon-Thursday 2-3 males and 2-3 females to mentor at risk students (7th and 8th graders) once a week
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must commit for the entire semester and complete a required background check.
Early Childhood and Family Learning (ECFL)Lincoln Community Center110 Fulton StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To help pre-school children in literacy so they are prepared for kindergarten.
ECHO Food Shelf1412 South Front StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Emergency Community Help Organization (ECHO) provides emergency food assistance to households in need in Blue Earth County and North Mankato.
Direct Services and Recipients: Our volunteers fill client food orders, sort donations, stock shelves, and help with general maintenance. Some groups hold food-drivers, donate special items (Easter baskets, Christmas gifts for children, etc.)
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: No requirements or restrictions, except that children must be accompanied by an adult.
Elks Nature Center in Rasmussen Woods555 Rasmussen Woods (Physical Location)Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To provide awareness, understanding, appreciation, and preservation of Rasmussen Woods and the natural environment.
Contact: City of Mankato Phone: (507) 387-Website: www.ci.mankato.mn.us/ElksNatureCenter
Direct Services and Recipients: Event implementation, environmental educational activities, planning, center management available to community members of all ages.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Background check needed to work more than 10 hours staffing the center.
Family LiteracyLincoln Community Center 110 Fulton St.Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To enable families new to the United States to improve their English proficiency and increase their awareness of school and community processes so that, as students, families and individuals, their educational experience provides a foundation for positive community participation and fulfillment of personal goals.
Contact: Clarice Esslinger, Family Literacy Program CoordinatorPhone: (507) 345-5222Fax: (507) 387-4770 Email:Website:
Direct Service and Recipients: Tutoring in reading, writing, math, computer, and other subjects. Organize and participate in recreational activities. Students will be working with ESL students, K-12 grade, and their parents.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass background check.
Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries100 E. Main St.Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries is a non-profit volunteer organization that has supported libraries in this area since 1977. The Friends provides funds to libraries in Mankato, North Mankato, Lake Crystal and Mapleton; the book mobile; funding for the summer reading program for children, Project Bookshelf (in conjunction with Santa Anonymous), and materials and equipment to enhance reading and learning opportunities.
Contact: Lindsay Mollberg, President Phone: (507) 625-8155 or (507) 304-4005 (Pages-Past Bookstore)Fax:Email: [email protected]: www.friendsofdeepvalleylibraries.org
Direct Services and Recipients: Passing out books at community events; selling books at used-book annual sales; collecting books for community projects; assisting with special events and projects. Recipients include children and community members.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Gillette Children’s Specialty Health Care200 East University AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55101
Mission Statement: Gillette Children’s provides specialty healthcare for people who have short-term or long-term disabilities that began during childhood. We help children, adults, and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being and enjoy life.
Direct Services and Recipients: Coordinate a “Change for Kids” effort with KS95 Organize a fund-raising event (walk-athon, dance-athon, bike-athon, etc.) Direct volunteering with hospital / clinic
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: To volunteer with patients, participants must pass a background check, have a mantoux, health screening.
Girl Scouts of the Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys 410 East Jackson; Suite 370Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Girls Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Direct Services and Recipients: Assisting or leading Girl Scout troop meetings. Assisting or leading special initiative groups (Latinas, etc.) Assisting or leading programs or program development Assisting with service unit-Mankato area events (lock-ins, etc.)
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass a background check and provide references. Must complete an adult-member registration form / application.
Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota1751 Bassett DriveMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN is a non-profit Christian housing ministry, dedicated to building simple, decent, and affordable housing with and for families in need.
Direct Services and Recipients: Building homes for low-income families, working in the ReStore to help fund more Habitat homes for low-income families, and/or serving on a committee that benefits Habitat families.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Construction-must be at least 18 years old.
Harry Meyering Center109 Homestead Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To support and facilitate meaningful lifestyles for the people we serve.
Contact: Judy Arzdorf, Director of Program Services Phone: (507) 387-8281Fax: (507) 625-9948E-mail: [email protected]: www.harrymeyeringcenter.org
Direct Services and Recipients: Harry Meyering Center provides residential and support services to adults with disabilities.
Service-Learners will primarily participate in leisure and recreational activities at one specific site. Hours of service are generally between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (A few slots may be available during the day-time hours – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and early mornings). Hours may vary slightly depending on the schedule of the people with whom you will be working at HMC. Hours will take place when HMC staff is present. Volunteers should plan to come for at least two-hour time slots. Hours must be arranged in advance with the Site Supervisor.
Activities might include crafts, games, walks and exercise, socializing, cooking, art projects, card making, scrapbooking, music, etc. HMC is always searching for volunteers to teach new skills and hobbies to the individuals with whom we work.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: May be asked to complete a background check and/or a mantoux test. Students wishing to complete their Service-Learning experiences with HMC must make arrangements by February 6th. Students must complete a 1 1/2 hour orientation session prior to beginning their experience.
ISD 77 Community Education / RecreationP.O. Box 8741Mankato, MN 56002-8741
Mission Statement:ACCESS: Classes and services for people with disabilities.Adult Basic Education: Helps adults get GED’s, English as a second language, citizenshipFamily Literacy: Enables families to improve their English proficiencyWalkAbout: Tutoring in basic academic skills for elementary studentsYouth Development: Enrichment activities
Mavericks READ at Minnesota State University, MankatoPO Box 1090; 210 Lime StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: At Jumpstart, our goal is to build literacy, language, social, and initiative skills in young children. We do this by pairing motivated college students with pre-school children in a caring and supportive one-to-one relationship for an entire year.
Direct Services and Recipients: Working with pre-school children; reading to children; active participation in child-play; creating art projects and literacy games for children; various volunteer opportunities with children. Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: To participate in the full-year program, students must commit to 300 service hours (stipend available); must pass a background check; must be enrolled in college; must have TB test. To volunteer for one-day events, there are no requirements.
Junior Achievement of the Mankato AreaPO Box 1090; 210 Lime StreetMankato, MN 56002
Mission Statement: To inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy.
Direct Services and Recipients: Volunteers will be speaking to students in K-5 classrooms and teaching students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-force readiness through hands-on activities. Curriculum and activities are provided by Junior Achievement. Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must be available for at least five (5) 30-45 minute visits and have transportation to and from the local schools.
Kids Against Hunger 500 Patterson AvenueMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To reduce the number of people worldwide that are hungry. To package and distribute our highly nutritious meal to those of every race and creed in America and every nation that has need. We package the food through volunteers.
Contact: Tim Stromer, DirectorJoe and Judy RoteringPhone: (507) 387-1390Fax: (507) 387-1352Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Office work such as computer input, filing, typing, etc. Packaging meals with groups of 10 or more. Supervising groups of 10 or more.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: None for packaging. Some nights and weekend shifts are available. Office staff requires general office skills. Carpentry skills or maintenance skills are helpful. Motivated people are needed for supervisors.
LEEP (Leisure Education for Exceptional People): Recreation Has No Limits
929 North Fourth StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To provide recreational and leisure opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities so that they might achieve optimal levels of socialization and independence in the community.
Direct Services and Recipients: Assisting individuals with disabilities during various recreational programs such as Special Olympic Sports, classes, and social activities. Assisting may consist of working one-to-one with participants, taking on more of an active leadership role at activities, and miscellaneous set-up and clean-up. Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Students must volunteer at least 15 hours at any program during one semester at LEEP, and may continue as desired.
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender (LGBT) Center
Mission Statement: It is our mission to provide support, advocacy, referral and service of community to LGBTQQA Students. Through education, programming, and activism, we heighten campus and community awareness of LGBTQQA concerns.
Direct Services and Recipients: South Central Minnesota Pride; Coming-Out Week; World Aids Day;Eliminate Hate Week; speakers’ panels; other LGBT-affiliated events.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must be able to help plan, attend, and assist with scheduled activities.
Mission Statement: To serve our community, and people with disabilities as we live and work together.
Contacts: Andrew PietschKristi PowersPhone: (507) 625-7522Fax: (507) 625-1552Email: [email protected] and [email protected]: lifeworks.org
Direct Services and Recipients: Help individuals with disabilities work, learn, and be active members of our community. Share your passions and use your skills to provide valued experiences: help with field trips, learning projects in music, art, dance, etc., table games and other teaching components. Hours available: Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Flexible hours are available.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must be supervised when working with clients at all times; supervision provided by Lifeworks staff.
Mankato Area Adult Basic Education110 Fulton StreetRoom 255Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To enable families new to our community to succeed in this community: more specifically to help their children succeed in school through homework help and parent participation.
Contact: Clarice Esslinger or Arik Finderson Phone: (507) 345-5222
Fax: (507) 387-4770Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Tutoring ELL (Somali, Sudanese, Mexican--anyone who is not a native English-speaker) Grades K-12 in reading, math, homework, and participating in recreational activities.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Services: Background check required.
Mankato East Junior High/Alternative Learning Center2600 Hoffman RoadMankato, MN 56001-5805
Mission Statement: Mankato East JR/SR High Schools, through a team effort of students, parents, and staff members, strives to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. We strive to accomplish this by providing a quality education and a positive learning environment to help all students succeed in careers and their roles as productive community members. We strive for success for all students. Contact: Cindy Westmark, Supervisor; Structured Study Center (SSC)
Tiann Madson, Coordinator of the Alternative Learning Center (ALC)Phone: (507) 345-6625 ext. 373Fax: (507) 387-2890Email: [email protected] or [email protected]:
Direct Services and Recipients: One-on-one and small group tutoring of grades 7-8 in all general subjects. Also includes mentoring students at-risk due to such factors as truancy, lack of organizational skills, home environment, failing classes, and peer group pressure.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass a background check. Hours of program are Monday through Thursday from 7:30-4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30-3:00 p.m.
Mankato Family YMCA 1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Mankato Family YMCA is to provide quality programs and services offering opportunities for all families and individuals in our community to develop their physical, spiritual, mental, and social well-being.
YMCA After School Fun Mankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will engage youth K-12 in a variety of programs, games, homework assistance, and just plain fun. Youth from Mankato Area make the Mankato Family YMCA their destination after school and come from a very diverse background.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun and engage teens in a variety of activities.
YMCA After School Adventures Mankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Interact with youth in grades K-5, by doing arts and crafts, community service projects, field trips, swimming lessons, and special events from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri. This program runs Monday through Friday following the District #77 school year.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun and engage teens in a variety of activities.
YMCA Teen Nights / 4 th – 6 th Grade Social Mankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will assist in the planning and facilitation of YMCA Teen Nights. Teen Nights are open to Mankato Area 4th-6th Graders and cover a range of diversity in all applicable areas. (7:30-10:00 pm)
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun and engage teens in a variety of activities.
YMCA Youth/Teen Leadership ProgrammingMankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will assist the program staff in youth/teen leadership programming, recruit volunteers/participants, and help the program participants.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun and engage teens in a variety of leadership programming/activities
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YMCA Youth Sports ProgramMankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will assist in planning and facilitation of YMCA Youth Sports. Teams are open to elementary aged Mankato Area Youth from a variety of backgrounds. Students will prepare coach co-ed teams, teach fundamental of the sports and ref gamesHockey (K-6th grade), Volleyball (3-6th grade), Basketball (5-6th grade) Season runs October to November.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun, engage youth and teach sports fundamentals/ref games.
YMCA Preschool Discovery ProgramMankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will assist in the YMCA Preschool Discovery program. The program has one morning session from 9-11:30 and one afternoon session from 12-3pm. Students will help the program in preparing preschoolers for Kindergarten.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a background check. Attend orientation and planning meetings. Willingness to have fun and engage preschoolers in a variety of activities
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YMCA Brother/Sister ProgramMankato Family YMCA1401 S Riverfront Dr.Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Matt King, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 387-8255Fax: (507) 387-2522Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will develop an interpersonal mentoring relationship with a Mankato Area youth, ages 6-14, for role modeling, acceptance, involvement and enthusiasm by sharing skills, time and interests. Students will employ Service-Learning through relationship development with youth.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Pass a criminal background check, reference check, interviews and training and a 9-month, 3hr/week commitment.
Mankato Rehabilitation Center, Incorporated (MRCI) Work Source15 Map DriveMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: MRCI Work Source is committed to creating innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages, so they can achieve meaningful participation is society. We work with disabled adults in a workplace setting. We offer in-house, community, and various other jobs. We also offer a variety of leisure sensory activities.
Direct Services and Recipients: Students will work with adults with disabilities on projects (group or individual), such as exploring new community jobs, developing a resume, going out for lunch or break. Requirements and /or Restrictions for Service: Must pass a background check. Must attend trainings on The Vulnerable Adult, Blood-borne Pathogens, and Hippa.
Minnesota Senior Federation412 North 4th Street, Suite BMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Minnesota Senior Federation unites people in positive social change through advocacy and programs that advance the greatest community benefit, and equips seniors to lead productive, dignified, and independent lives.
Direct Services and Recipients: Meeting with seniors to understand their needs. Identifying and meeting with stakeholders in order to advance specific organizational goals.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Patience and an interest in issues impacting aging populations.
Mankato Volunteer Tutor Program110 Fulton Street - Lincoln Community Center - Room 255Mankato, MN 56001(Take Stoltzman Road to Pleasant Street. Park at the back of the building and enter off the parking lot.)
Mission Statement: Our purpose is to provide quality educational services to adults, nineteen and older, with an emphasis on reading, writing, math and English-speaking skills.
Contact: Marilyn Solberg - Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: (507) 345-5222, ext. 411 (messages can be left 24-7)Fax: (507) 387-4770Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: One-on-one, small group, classroom, and computer lab assistant; volunteer tutors are needed. Tutors work with high school dropouts (mainly for GED preparation), those who are learning English as a Second Language, or other adults who want to improve their basic skills for employment, personal satisfaction, or further schooling. The majority of tutoring time is spent in improvement of basic reading, writing, math skills, and conversation. Students range in ages from nineteen to seventy-five.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: We look for volunteers with an ability to share the enjoyment of reading and learning. Volunteer placements are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call early in the semester. Many MSU students who have provided service-learning and been volunteers in the past have expressed their gratitude for and surprise at how much they have gained both personally and professionally from this experience. Are you ready for growth and new experiences? Please join us.
Mission Statement: The MN Correctional Facility- Red Wing exists to restore the offender, victim and community, and to promote public safety, offender-accountability, and pro-social competency. The Facility provides a continuum of services for serious and chronic juvenile male offenders within a therapeutic community.
Direct Services and Recipients: There are six positions. Service learning participants, with the guidance and direct supervision of staff, would interact with residents during their daily living routine. This may include treatment, educational programs, recreation/leisure activities, and transition services. Duties may include tutoring, observing a variety of treatment services, and other assignments related to the delivery of these services. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the roles of facility employees who provide the opportunities and structure for residents to develop the educational, social, and behavioral skills necessary for their successful reintegration to the community.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: This position is only open to six (6) Corrections students. Due to the policy of the Corrections Department, everyone is required to undergo a background records check. This facility is only partially accessible to people who are physically challenged.
Neighborhood Thrift Store and PACT Ministries105 West Lind Street Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Pact ministries provide assistance to needy people in the Mankato area through the Neighborhood Thrift Store and food-for-all programs.
Direct Services and Recipients: Direct services: cashier, receive donations, stock shelves, food distribution, adopt an “area of interest” (toys, clothing, etc.), sort donations, design seasonal displays.Recipients: Anyone and everyone who shops or donates items to our retail store. Assist people at the free food programs.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Fill out volunteer application and reference form, must have transportation to our location (own car, use public transportation, etc.)
Old Main Village301 S. Fifth StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Old Main Village supports diverse lifestyles in a charming environment responding to the needs of the people we serve using creative solutions and the highest standards of professionalism. We are an senior assisted living facility.
Direct Services and Recipients: Services could include any number of things. We have a wide ranging activity program and are looking
for volunteers to help with any and all programs. Ideas could be helping set up and tear down for monthly birthday parties and theme dinners, musical entertainment, one-on-one visits with residents. We are also looking for people to help care for our plants around the building, help with bingo, start videos on the weekends, pretty much anything you can imagine! We are also looking for volunteers to help with marketing projects. No matter what your major or interests, we can most likely find something that would be a good fit for you! Please refer to www.oldmainvillage.com, click on “Our Community” tab, and then on “calendar” to see our monthly activity calendar. All majors accepted, but great opportunities for majors in: RPLS, Gerontology, Social Work, Biology, Marketing, and Nursing.
Requirements: Must pass background and sex offender checks, complete volunteer orientation.
Partners for Affordable Housing512 E Mulberry StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To provide housing and supportive services to low-income families and individuals.
Direct Services and Recipients: Working directly or indirectly with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to persons living in the Welcome Inn shelter or any of the organization’s affordable-housing units.Service-Learning Opportunity #1: Provide assistance to families and individuals experiencing homelessness at The Welcome Inn.
Journey Home Program: Community Companion—mentor youth grades K-12 as they develop and interact in the community;
Group Facilitator: lead group activities for children and youth ages 3 – 18Homework Helper: assist students achieve their academic potential through tutoring
Service-Learning Opportunity #3Assist organization in a collaborative effort to raise awareness through a community campaign—cooking, organizing, public-speaking, and several other opportunities.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must be at least 18 years of age unless supervised. All Journey Home volunteers must pass a background check. Commitment of a minimum of 25 hours.
Pathstone Living on Sibley Park718 Mound AvenueMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Our mission is to create home for older adults wherever they choose to live.
Contact: Beth Colway, Director of DevelopmentMargo Isebrand, Director of NursingPhone: (507) 385-4364Fax: (507) 385-4212Email: [email protected] or [email protected]:
Direct Services and Recipients: We utilize volunteers, provide internships for nursing students, and utilize assistance in food service.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: None
Mission Statement: Project G.E.M. (Growth, Experience, Motivation) works with at-risk youth through cultural, environmental, and social education to assist in the development of creative self-expression and boosting self-esteem and self-growth.. The goal is to educate youth in the community to enrich their lives.
Contact: Alice De Yonge - Program DirectorPhone: (507) 726-6047 (cell number)Fax:Email: [email protected]: projectgemMN.org
Direct Services and Recipients: Work with low income/at-risk youth ages 10 - 17 years old within the Greater Mankato area.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must have transportation available for all locations. Must attend training meeting for setup to sites and events.
Opportunity #1: Blue Earth County After-School Art Class. Where: RiverBend Academy, 110 N 6th St (Corner of Main and 6th St.). When: Thursdays when school is in session through the end of April Time: 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. What you will be doing: Assisting our team leader and helping the youth create different types of art projects. You will be interacting with youth on a one-to-one basis with art activities. Youth attending the class are 8-14 years old. Requirements: College students with an emphasis in education, youth and/or art
Opportunity #2: Nicollet County After-School Art Class.Where: St. Peter Community Center; 600 South 5th Street; St. Peter. When: Tuesdays when school is in session through the end of April Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. What you will be doing: Assisting our team leader and helping the youth create different types of art projects. You will be interacting with youth on a one-to-one basis with art activities. Youth attending the class are 8-14 years old. Requirements: College students with an emphasis in education, youth and/or art
Opportunity #3: Martin County After-School Art Class.Where: Red Rock Arts Center; 222 E. Blue Earth Ave.; Fairmont When: Mondays when school is in session through the end of April Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. What you will be doing: Assisting our team leader and helping the youth create different types of art projects. You will be interacting with youth on a one-to-one basis with art activities. Youth attending the class are 8-14 years old. Requirements: College students with an emphasis in education, youth and/or art
Project G.E.M. (Growth, Experience, Motivation) continued
Opportunity #4: In-class Educational AssistanceWhere: Mankato and St. Peter Day Treatment Center, St. Peter Alternative High SchoolWhen: You may choose your service-learning days/times with the placement site.Time: Flexible hours for each site (M-F) anytime between 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (you pick your times)What you will be doing: Assisting the teachers and staff with various educational activities for the students, and teaching in the classroom.Requirements: Career education focus teaching grades 5 – 12 (must have transportation to sites).
Opportunity #5: Area 9 Special Olympics Unified Bowling Competition (note: 2 locations available)When: Saturday, January 31, 2009Where: Bowlero Lanes; 1671 South 3rd Street; St. Peter Time: You may choose one or more shifts to fit your schedule
First Shift: 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (3-hour shift). Second Shift: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (3-hour shift)
Third Shift: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. (5-hour shift)
ORWhere: Dutlers Bowl; 1247 Range Street; North MankatoTime: One Shift: 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. (4-hour shift)What you will be doing: Service-learning and volunteer students will be assisting and helping the bowlers during this event. All bowlers will have some type of physical or mental disability. T-shirts will be distributed when you check in and must be worn by all participants helping out during the event. You can pick more than one shift when you sign up.Requirements: MUST have transportation to the locations. Attend one of the 30-minute training meetings scheduled for Jan. 28th. Detailed information and sign-up will be available at the Project GEM table at the MSU Community Engagement / Service-Learning Fair on Tuesday, January 27th. E-mail Alice at [email protected] as soon as possible if you cannot attend the community-engagement / service-learning fair ,or training meeting, but are still interested in this event. Deadline for sign-up is noon on Friday, January 30, 2009.
Additional Requirements and Guidelines for All PROJECT G.E.M. Opportunities: The target group for this program is low income / special needs youth; ages range from 8 – 17 years old with some learning disabilities. Special Olympics event include individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities of all ages (this will be explained at the training meetings). You must have transportation available to your placement site. You must attend the training meeting to meet the program requirements for service-learning placement. If you cannot attend any of the training time-slots, please arrange another day / time as soon as possible with the Program Director. After March 15th, 2009, placement will not be available or accepted.
Project ReadMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: District 77 and the Mankato Community Initiative strive to ensure that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn and leave third-grade reading successfully.
Contact: Deb Vorpahl, Project Read CoordinatorPhone: (507) 388-6097Fax:Email:Website:
Direct Services and Recipients: Read to pre-school children either one-to-one or in small groups. Students may be able to help with a book drive through organizations. Mass Communications majors may participate in public relations.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Would prefer a commitment through the end of the school year, but is not absolutely necessary (hours are also available during the summer months). Must provide own personal transportation.
Salvation Army700 South Riverfront DriveP.O. Box 373Mankato, MN 56002-0373
Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discriminating.
Contact: Robin M Tietz - Administrative Assistant Phone: (507) 345-7840 ext. 37Fax: (507) 345-1245Email: [email protected]:
Direct Services and Recipients: Direct Services & Programs may vary depending on the season. Help in the Seasonal Shelter by working with adult homeless men. Mentoring grades 4 – 12 students one-to-one. Assist customers in the Thrift Store. Help in the distribution for the Bundle-Me-Warm Program, providing winter-wear to those in need. Help with the coordination of special projects on occasion.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Students must pass a background check.
Sexual Violence Resource CenterP.O. Box 3526Mankato, MN 56002-3526
Mission Statement: Blue Earth County Sexual Violence Resource Center (SVRC)’s philosophy statement is that everyone has the fundamental right to live free from sexual violence. SVRC is committed to providing community-based services that are victim-centered; acceptable and accessible; based on the community’s identified needs. Contact: Jayme Jackson
410 S. 5th St. Mankato, MN 56001Phone: 507.304-4295Fax: 507.304-4387
the hospital, law-enforcement center, or on campus. In order to assist victims, advocates must complete a 44-hour Department of Public Safety Sexual Assault Volunteer Advocacy Training. Direct services would include crisis intervention with survivors of sexual violence.
Requirements or Restrictions for Service: Must be at least 18 years of age, complete an initial interview, pass a required background check, and commit to being on-call one to two times every month for a minimum of one year. To work directly with victims you must complete our 44-hour training program.
Somali Student Association After School Tutoring and Mentoring
Mission Statement: The primary goal of the after-school tutoring and mentoring program is to motivate and encourage the youth to pursue higher education while helping them connect with caring adults (college students) who provide help with day to day homework assignments and reading.
Direct Services and Recipients: The program provides services for the community through tutoring and mentoring of students in K-12.
Requirements and/or Restrictions For Service: The only requirement is to be professional in conduct while participating in the program.
SMILES (Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises & Services)709 South Front StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To provide a wide array of services that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, and have the same opportunities and choices as all persons.
Contact: Alan Augustin, Executive DirectorAnn Murray, Education / Communication Manager Sarah Mullenbach, Peer Counselor / Volunteer / Recreation ManagerPhone: (507) 345-7139 or 1-888-676-6498 (toll free)Fax: (507) 345-8429Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: [email protected]
Direct Services and Recipients: Down-hill skiing, baseball, fishing, canoeing/kayaking with people who have disabilities; peer counseling; volunteering for social/recreational events such as dances, wii night, seasonal parties; assist with ramp-building.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: The volunteers will complete a volunteer registration form and two hours of volunteer training. Must pass a background check. Additional requirements vary.
The Greater Mankato Area United Way101 North Second StreetMankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: To share resources to meet human service needs in our community
Contact: Laura Bowman, PresidentKatie Bootie, Director of Community ImpactGwen Doner, Director of Finance and AdministrationChristi Wilking, Director of DevelopmentPhone: (507) 345-4551Fax: (507) 345-3724Email: [email protected] or [email protected]:
Direct Services and Recipients: 1) Volunteer Solutions: data-base of local volunteer opportunities, service-learning opportunities and internship opportunities found within the Greater Mankato Area’s nonprofit sector.
2) Internship opportunities at Greater Mankato Area United Way
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Require a minimum of 8 hours/week per semester.
The Thro Company ( includes Oaklawn Health-Care Center, Hillcrest Health-Care Center, Mankato House Health-Care Center, Laurel’s Edge Assisted Living, and Crystal Seasons Living Community in Lake Crystal)P.O. Box 1236Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The Thro Company is committed to providing excellence in health and housing services, recognizing the worth and potential of each client, their family, and our staff. We endeavor to rehabilitate and improve the clients’ health, and, when necessary, help them to accept decline with dignity and comfort in a loving, caring atmosphere.
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass background check and attend an orientation provided by the center. Must receive a mantoux.
Theresa House512 East Mulberry St. Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide emergency shelter and scattered-site transitional housing to families and single women, as well as assistance in meeting basic needs and accessing area social services. We bring special attentiveness to the needs of refugees and immigrants.
Direct Services and Recipients: After-school program—tutoring, activities, crafts M-Th 3-5 p.m.Child-care—Providing structured play activities during after-school program or as needed.Office Assistant—answering phones, taking messages, entering/logging shelter requests, etc.
(11 a.m. – 2 p.m. M-F)
Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Must pass a reference check. Must provide two or three non-related references including phone and e-mail. Drivers must also pass background check and individuals involved in one-on-one direct services must also pass a background check.
YWCA Of Mankato 209 South Second Street; Suite 314Mankato, MN 56001
Mission Statement: The YWCA of Mankato strives to eliminate racism and empower women.
Contact: Anne Ganey, Executive DirectorTiffany Bengtson, Public Relations CoordinatorSheri Sander, Youth Development DirectorCecil Gassis, Walking in Two Worlds CoordinatorPhone: (507) 345-4629 Fax: (507) 345-4630Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]
Girls on the Run Program: Girls on the Run is a character- and self-esteen-building program for girls in the 3rd – 8th grades that uses running and physical activity as a means to teach life-skills. The program’s mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy-living. Volunteers and service-learning students will serve as volunteer mentors and role-models to Mankato-Area girls, as they co-facilitate the bi-weekly lessons, guiding the participants through the fun and uplifting 12-week curriculum. The program participants and mentor coaches celebrate the end of their season by completing a community 5K (3.1 mile) walk/run event! Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Coaches must possess a true passion for working with youth, the ability to commit to weekly or bi-weekly sessions for the 12-week program, pass a criminal background check, and complete a program orientation and training. Both afternoon (3:00 – 4:30 p.m.) and evening (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.) options are available. Coaches DO NOT need to be experienced runners!Contact: Sheri Sander, Youth Development Coordinator
Girl’s World Program: The Girl’s World program strives to increase the self-esteem of girls in the 2nd – 4th grades by guiding them in finding their unique voice and empowering them to use it. Girl’s World provides an emotionally-safe place for girls to grow, develop, learn, share, lead, be, and truly shine!! Students will mentor Mankato Area girls in a group-setting once a week from school release until 5:00 p.m. Volunteer mentors help plan creative and fun activities that coincide with weekly themes, such as: “Girls as Leaders”, “Go Green”, and “Write On”. Students will engage program participants in original crafts, activities, discussions, and sometimes dancing!Requirements and/or Restrictions for Service: Mentors must possess a true passion for working with youth, be at least 18 years of age, pass a criminal background check, and complete a program orientation and training.Contact: Sheri Sander, Youth Development Director
Zonta Club of MankatoP. O. Box 915Mankato, MN 56002-0915
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Mission Statement: Zonta is an international service organization made up of professional women with the goal of working to improve the status and conditions of women and children through local and international projects.
