Archives: Partners

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 […]

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana FOCUS: To build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. ACTIVITIES: Work directly or indirectly with K–12 girls by assisting current volunteers or become a member of a troop leadership team. HOURS: MON–FRI 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Programs are often scheduled on evenings and weekends. REQUIREMENTS: 18 […]

El Campito, Inc. (Child Development) FOCUS: To promote the educational, social, and economic success of culturally diverse children and families by providing high quality child care and parent programs to those most in need. ACTIVITIES: Work in classrooms reading, playing, and providing individual attention to children; babysit during parent meetings; garden; spring and fall cleanup; painting; office […]

DePaul Academy FOCUS: Dedicated to improving the lives of youth. ACTIVITIES: Assist with community and foster family programs, after-school mentoring, residential programs and transition services, art, bible study, yoga and sports programs. HOURS: MON–FRI 8:30 a.m.– 3:40 p.m.; SAT 10:30 a.m.– 12:00p.m. REQUIREMENTS: Spanish – helpful but not required; 18 + ; US Citizen; Background Check; Commit to One […]

Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County — CELC SITE FOCUS: To provide holistic, high-quality, co-educational programming in after-school settings throughout the community which support youth in realizing their potential. ACTIVITIES: Academic assistance, homework help, tutoring, and educational support in the form of math/literacy games and other high-yield activities; engage both individual and small groups of […]

Boy Scouts of America, Lasalle Council FOCUS: To engage youth in educational activities that prepare them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Law and Scout Oath. ACTIVITIES: Teach life skills to the students of the surrounding school districts HOURS: MON–FRI 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. REQUIREMENTS: 18 […]