Social Issue: Children / Youth / Teen Programs

Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County, Inc. FOCUS: To assist youth in crisis or at risk of homelessness, ages 12-22. ACTIVITIES: Prepare a meal with clients at the shelter, assist with coordination of drives for needed hygiene items for homeless youth, and creation of care packages. HOURS: MON–FRI 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; some evenings and Saturdays […]

YMCA of Michiana FOCUS: To provide outstanding services that encourage healthy lifestyles for everyone in the community, with particular focus on shaping the values of young people and families. ACTIVITIES: Assist with facility-related projects, coaching of youth sports, or spending time with children in Child Watch. Assistance needed with annual event held in September. HOURS: MON–FRI 5:30 a.m.–10:00 […]

Transformation Ministries FOCUS: We seek to transform the hearts and minds of youth and their families while connecting others to the city in a positive way. ACTIVITIES: Typical activities that students can engage in include: City Light Kids (CLK) is an after-school program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The vision of this program is to […]

Take Ten FOCUS: To provide conflict resolution education curriculum that teaches youth and adults to respond to conflict non-violently. ACTIVITIES: Volunteers are trained to work in teams in local schools once per week and implement the curriculum. Students plan and teach the lessons to all grades of children. HOURS: MON–FRI during or directly after school; some evenings are […]

St. Joseph County Parks FOCUS: To conserve and care for significant natural areas, and promote understanding and stewardship of our natural and cultural heritage through park programs and services for families and individuals. ACTIVITIES: Assist with office work, grounds keeping, projects such as wood splitting and playground mulching, removing invasive species, trail work, assisting with special events, […]

Salvation Army/The Kroc Center FOCUS: To serve as an unprecedented place of gathering and enrichment which houses an array of education, sports, faith, arts and supportive programs to deliver a world class experience. ACTIVITIES: Food pantry shopping buddies, Family Resource Center receptionist, unity gardens, and youth basketball coaches. HOURS: MON–FRI 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; SAT 7:00 a.m. […]

Ronald McDonald House Charities FOCUS: To take care of the families of hospitalized children. ACTIVITIES: Internships are available for communications, marketing, development, event planning, and program management. Recurring volunteer positions are three-hour shifts once or twice per month. Work study programs are available. Irish for RMHC is a club on campus where students can get involved with […]

Ready to Grow St. Joe FOCUS: To ensure that all children in St. Joseph County, birth to eight, have the foundation to thrive in school and in life, with efforts focused on Quality Early Learning, Health & Wellness and Family Support. ACTIVITIES: Administrative support (i.e.: minutes, email marketing, social media, project management), creating relevant presentations for stakeholders, […]

Make a Wish Foundation FOCUS: Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. ACTIVITIES: Wishmakers on Campus can conduct fundraising events to help fund wishes, provide meet and greet activities at South Bend Airport, assist with shopping spree wishes, or […]

Girls on the Run FOCUS: To inspire 3rd–5th grade girls from all walks of life to be joyful, healthy and confident using an interactive curriculum that creatively integrates running. ACTIVITIES: Serve twice a week for 10 weeks in spring semester as a coach/mentor for a group of 8–15 girls. One-day service opportunities are available for individuals and […]