Service Learning
Opportunities Data Base
Accessible Arts, Inc.
Contact: Coordinator Kit Bardwell
(913) 281-1133
Applicable Majors: Art, Psychology, Therapy, Education, English,
Theater, General
http://www.accessiblearts.org/index.htm
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Opportunities |
Library management 1 day per month, After-School Arts Club,
Discovery Day Trips, Native Am. Drum corps, plays and dramatic workshops
featuring disabilities, PR assistance, Photo album maintenance, Interior
painting, Arts programming, Carpentry/build shelving |
Bridging the Gap
K.C. MO 64111
(816) 561-1061 ext. 109
Contact: Laura O’Brien
Applicable Majors: Science, General
http://www.bridgingthegap.org/
1) K.C.
Beautiful (planting projects in the Spring)
2) K.C.
Recycling (volunteers to run the recycling centers in KC)
3) K.C.
Wildlands (devoted to keeping area wildlands clean)
(816)
561-1061 ext. 116
Contact: Linda
Lehrbaum (Linda@bridgingthegap.org)
4) Heartland Tree
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National Public Lands
Day |
Work together with other community volunteers to give
much-needed attention to |
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Heartland Tree |
Help keep our community green and beautiful by keeping
our urban forest healthy |
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Community Recycling
Centers |
Help reduce the amount of trash going into the landfills |
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Volunteer Program
Assistant |
volunteer coordinator seeks one or more volunteers who
can assist with varied tasks related to managing our volunteer program |
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Rain Barrel Volunteers |
This volunteer position offers the opportunity to learn more
about rain barrels and educate the public. Must be comfortable using power
tools. |
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Recycling and Green
Event Volunteer Opportunities |
Help with recycling and litter prevention at festivals
and special events and educating the public in the process. |
Care Alternatives Hospice
1-877-584-8111 (phone)
(816) 584-8110 (fax)
Contact: Deborah Barber
Applicable Majors: Nursing, Psychology, General
Background Check Required
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Opportunities |
Providing companionship to patients, composing “Memory
Books” for patients’ families, Training in Aromatherapy |
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Special Requirements |
In addition to a background check, volunteers must not
have suffered a death in their family within the past year. Eight hours of
training will be provided to suitable volunteers. |
Harvesters
(816) 929-3000 (phone)
(816) 929-3123 (fax)
Contact: Paula Pratt (816-929-3091/ppratt@harvesters.org)
Applicable Majors: Social Work, General
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Opportunities |
Help Harvesters feed approx. 50,000 people in need per
week. 43% of Harvesters’ clients are children under the age of 18. Harvesters
needs volunteers to sort food donations, inventory donation needs, speak on
behalf of Harvesters and display posters to schools and corporations. |
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Forks and Corks |
Charity event, volunteers needed to set up prior to
event and clean up afterward. |
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Renaissance Festival Labor Day Weekend Two-hour shifts |
3-4 volunteers needed per shift to collect
non-perishable food items at the gate. Volunteers receive free admission on
the day of their shift. |
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Souper Bowl 1st weekend in February |
A national event for food, fun and service. 2 hour
shifts with over 1,000 fellow volunteers. |
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Operation Bread Basket November and June |
Multiple grocery store locations. Volunteers ask
shoppers to purchase an extra can of food. 2 hour shifts. |
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4 volunteers needed on Saturdays from 9am to noon for
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting. Training provided by a Master
Gardener. |
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Kids in the Kitchen Instructor |
A weekly commitment to teach nutritional education and
cooking to children. One 3-4 hour training course is required. Children will
be between the ages of 5-16. |
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Agency Monitor |
One half-day per week of volunteering to help Harvesters
inspect their agencies for safe food handling and regulation compliance. On
the job training. Personal vehicle/transportation required. 2 days of safe
food handling training is required. |
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Organizer/Office Support |
Volunteer at Harvesters in an administrative capacity
for one morning or afternoon per week (about 3 hours). Help various managers
with clerical duties. Database entry, filing, phone assistance, etc… |
Hillcrest Thrift Shop for the
Transitional Housing Program
K.C. MO 64151
(816) 868-8806
Contact: Catherine Bleish
Applicable Majors: General
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Opportunities |
Sales & Floor Maintenance |
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10AM – 2PM; 2-4PM; 4-6PM; 6-8PM |
Donation intake – Sorting and Pricing |
(816) 228-1404
Contact: Dan Roye
Applicable Majors: General
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Opportunities |
Social Services – Community Outreach |
Ott Elementary Early Childhood Program
Contact: Carol Balistreri
(816) 521-2787
Applicable Majors: Education, English, General
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Opportunities |
Literacy tutoring |
12th & E Streets (Hwy 9)
http://www.parkvillemo.com/nature/index.htm
Contact: Jim Reed, Director
(816) 741-0820
Applicable Majors: History, Social Science, General
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Opportunities |
Bulb transplanting: daffodils and iris at site of Woodward
Dormitory to be thinned and moved to campus memory garden |
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Research of student names carved in root cellar |
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Shoring of creek run-off – erosion prevention |
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“Haunted Trail” Halloween Project: Pumpkin preparation, food,
lighting of trails, entertainment, story-telling |
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Shoring of switchback steps up to White Alloe
Conservation area |
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Investigate restoration at site of Woodward Dorm; Dorm
building was reassembled Parkville Hotel that housed victims of |
Platte County Health Department
(816) 587-5998
ext. 238
http://www.plattecountyhealthdept.com/
Contact: Avis Emerson – see Honors Program Director for
cell phone number
Applicable Majors: science, health focus, General
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Opportunities |
A variety of research issues: pros and cons of
inoculation; insured vs. uninsured; epidemiologist assistance |
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Contact: (816) 736-5450
Specialized training
Hours flexible
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Opportunities |
Literacy training with students |
Science Pioneers
At Union Station
(816) 460-2261
Contact: Mary Brook (admin@sciencepioneers.org)
Applicable Majors: Science, Teaching, History,
Engineering, General
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Opportunities |
Science Pioneers creates innovative and supportive
educational activities that encourage the youth of Greater |
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Greater |
Help organize this event which provides the opportunity
for students in grades 4-12 to display their science fair projects or
inventions with over 1,100 fellow students. Over 250 area scientists and
teachers judge the projects. |
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This program connects students and teachers with science
professionals who encourage learning and career exploration in math, science,
technology and engineering. Includes: Meet the Science
Reverse Science Fair |
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Saturday Science Seminars |
Career scientists and professionals present Saturday
morning seminars for middle and high school students. |
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EYH (Expanding Your Horizons) and EYH Expansion Program |
Workshop designed to immerse young women in 6th-8th
grades in hands-on experiences in science, math, engineering and technology.
The expansion program gives the young women who attend the EYH night an
extended opportunity to attend related workshops. |
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Science Fair Kickoff |
A new program for teachers planning to have their
students create science fair projects. Learn how to organize a science fair,
generate ideas for projects and use activities to motivate students. |
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Science Wise Teacher Programs |
Professional development workshops are designed to
assist teachers in increasing their expertise in science and math with
hands-on training that can be applied in the classroom. Includes: ScienceWise Kickoff (10/2/2007) Short Courses Teacher Resource Day (2/9/2008) Science Resources Expo |
Special Olympics,
2848 Patee
(816) 233-6232
Josephine Wood
(816) 279-8677
Coordinator: Katie Hrenchir
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Opportunities |
Sports activities as assigned – bowling is a year-around
event Special competitions as assigned |
The Stream Team