Local volunteer opportunities

Tracy Le, News Editor

Manhattan Public Library

http://www.mhklibrary.org/teen-volunteers/

Manhattan Public Library volunteers commit to at least one semester and help with craft and project preparations for the kids’ programs, the Summer Reading Program, events, sorting books, etc.

 

Flint Hills Discovery Center

http://www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/get-involved/volunteer

Volunteers can sign up to be exhibit interpreters or guides and can also interact, play and do crafts with the Discovery Center’s younger guests.

 

Manhattan Arts Center

http://www.manhattanarts.org/135/Volunteer

Volunteers usher, help with theatre production or even help organize artwork and paperwork.

 

Flint Hills Breadbasket

http://breadbasket.manhattanks.org/volunteer.shtm

Breadbasket volunteers process donations and help distribute commodities.

 

Sunset Zoo

http://www.sunsetzoo.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Zoo-Teen-YearRound-Program-for-14-to-17–12

Become a Zoo Teen and assist with events, tours, etc. and help educate others about animals.

 

Manhattan Emergency Shelter

http://www.mesikansas.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

 

City Snow Partners

http://cityofmhk.com/2255/City-Snow-Partners

Help clear public sidewalks and create safer environments.

 

Via Christi Hospital

https://www.viachristi.org/giving/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-via-christi-hospital-manhattan

Find opportunities to help with the gift shop, information desk, etc.

 

Riley County Seniors’ Service Center

http://www.seniorsservicecenter.org/volunteer.html

Volunteers help deliver meals and assist with projects, fundraising, etc.

 

Purple Power Animal Welfare Society

http://www.purple-paws.org/kansas-animal-rescue-volunteers.html

Volunteers help fundraise, set up adoption events and care for animals.

 

Youth Volunteer Corps

http://www.yvc.org/volunteer/

 

FIT Closet

http://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/volunteer-opportunities/

Help provide clothing, school supplies, etc. to Families In Transition.

 

Habitat for Humanity

http://mahfh.org/volunteer/