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Looking for a way to serve? The following organizations are in need of Bethel students to assist them in various ways. Please read through the service opportunities and contact the contact person listed directly if interested in serving. Don’t forget to log your hours of service when you’re done!
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Mosaic in Northern Indiana
Dates: variety
Work type: Disability Care, EducationDescription: Volunteers needed to assist with 1 1/2 arts and craft projects at various locations in Elkhart and St. Joseph County in the evenings. Dates and times flexible. Two volunteers are needed per shift. Great opportunity for those entering the social work field.
Contact: Dianna Nauman
Phone: 574-675-0726
Email: dianna.nauman@mosaicinfo.org
Web Site: www.mosaicinnorthernindiana.org -
Helping Rozanne
Dates: weekly
Work type: Disability Care, Manual LaborDescription: 2 days a week on Tuesday or Thursday for 2-3 hours.
Helping transport Rozanne as she runs various errands.
Also, helping Rozanne with paperwork (writing as she dictates), and household projects.
Please contact the Service Learning Office for further information.Contact: Rozanne Rucano
Phone: 574-257-3367
Email: servicelearning@bethelcollege.edu
Age Requirement: 18
Gender Requirement: female -
1st Annual Angela Wenzel Memorial Golf Scramble
Dates: May 22, 2010
Work type: Manual LaborDescription: Looking for volunteers to help run this event, which will help raise money for a Carroll University scholarship in memory of Angela Wenzel, who passed away in 2009 from Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Various types of volunteer opportunities available. Contacting Bev Kirsits would give more specific detail of help that is needed.Contact: Bev Kirsits
Phone: 574-232-6908
Email: BKirsits@shambaugh.com
Web Site: www.havelbros.com -
Lafayette Traditional School South Bend, In
Dates: Monday thru Friday
Work type: Children/Youth, EducationDescription: ISTEP Remediational/Enrichment/Testing/Program. Working with 3rd and 4th grade students in Math and Language Arts.The more students that volunteer, less of load for those of you that volunteer. The students need your help. What a example you would be. Thank you. Please contact Mrs.Sharon Jones or Mr.Seabe Gavin. 574-283-8650.
Contact: Sharon Jones Principal or Seabe Gavin
Phone: 574-283-8650
Email: sjones@sbcsc.k12.in.us -
Lafayette Traditional School
Dates: Monday through Thursday
Work type: Children/Youth, EducationDescription: Need students to help out with enrichment program
Contact: Sharon Jones, Principal
Phone: 574-283-8650
Email: sjones@sbcsc.k12.in.us -
Michiana Chinese Christian Church
Dates: Friday, every 2 weeks
Work type: Children/Youth, ChurchesDescription: Need help in designing and conducting program for Youth Fellowship (Age 12-17), including Bible studies and gospel-oriented activities. Youth program meets on Friday evening bi-monthly.
Contact: Beverly Wu (She taught Chinese at Bethel in 2008-9)
Phone: 574-276-8595
Email: huijun2k@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.mcccin.org -
RUSH Senior High Youth Group
Dates: Sun evenings beginning November 1
Work type: Children/YouthDescription: We are a small youth group (approx 30 teens) from McCoy Baptist Church in Elkhart, Indiana. We are in the process of looking for someone that will volunteer to play the guitar and lead the worship team on Sunday evenings. The most important responsibility would be to play the guitar for us and be available for practices but we would also appreciate someone who is willing to plan the worship and work with the team. At this point we practice from 4:45-5:30 Sunday eve. If you think you might be interested in working with us, please contact me.
Contact: Ellen Hanson
Phone: 574-206-6867
Email: ellhns@aol.com
Age Requirement: 21
Gender Requirement: male -
United Way 2-1-1 Call Center
Dates: Any
Work type: Emergency Services, Family ServicesDescription: An internship within the United Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) 2-1-1 Call Center will involve carefully monitored work that includes student-developed learning goals and reflects actively on what the student is learning throughout the experience.
Student Responsibilities:
The intern will interview callers, identify caller problems and needs, refer callers to appropriate services, follow up on referrals when necessary, complete call back survey forms, and consult with referral resources as appropriate.
Direct Contact: The intern will have direct contact via the telephone with clients seeking help, and will have direct contact with professionals in the social services field.
Supervision: The intern will report to the UWSJC 2-1-1 Call Center Director.
Training: Training and orientation will include reading materials, written tests, observation of others, mock situations, group exercises, and other training as deemed necessary.
Location: The facility is located at 3517 East Jefferson Blvd, in South Bend.
Time Commitment: An internship can be completed during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. An intern can begin their service at any time during the semester/year.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the intern must be detailed oriented, able to multitask, have excellent communication skills, be computer literate, and have excellent phone etiquette.
Dress Code: Dress is casual but neat.Contact: Dave Sisk
Phone: 574-232-8201
Email: dsisk@uwsjc.org
Web Site: www.uwsjc.org -
South Bend Civic Theatre
Dates: Year Round
Work type: Manual LaborDescription: Always in need of Ushers, Stage Crews, Set Painters/Construction.
Contact: Lorri Wright
Phone: 574-234-1112 -
Feed The Children, Inc.
Dates: daily/weekly/monthly
Work type: Emergency Services, Family Services, Manual LaborDescription: As you know with the economy the way it is right now, the demand for food and other items is sky rocketing for those in need. Our boxes are packed 100% by volunteers. These boxes go out to people in our community who are in great need of help. We are currently in need of volunteers to pack those food and personal care boxes that will be going out to our community. We need groups to come in weekdays anytime from 8am - 5pm. We also can do some Saturdays and a few evenings as well. We can accommodate groups from as small as 5 to as large as 200 +. We also welcome individual volunteers as well. 574-262-5227 ext 4706
Contact: Merri DeWinter
Phone: 574-262-5227
Email: merri.dewinter@feedthechildren.org
Web Site: www.feedthechildren.org
