Volunteer Opportunities

The Office of Community Engagement develops on and off campus service-learning opportunities that promote student leadership development while lending dimension to academic experience. This page highlights some those opportunities.  Please contact our office if questions arise of if you have other areas of interest that you would like to explore. Thanks for taking time to consider service-learning!

Our Service Learning Booklet is being updated.  While some of the contacts have changed much of the information will be useful and connect you to community-based opportunities that will shift your passion...into action!  If you are an organization and have updates that need to be included, feel free to send them to denise.billington-just@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-6076 for more information!

Campus Kitchen/Mavericks READ

These on campus, Office of Community Engagement initiatives seek volunteers and service learners year round to support student driven hunger relief and literacy efforts.  Current opportunities include Monday through Thursday kitchen support and Dr. Seuss Birthday Party Activity Leaders on Friday, March 2.   If you are interested in learning more, visit www.mnsu.edu/activities/kitchen or www.mnsu.edu/activities/jumpstart.

Project GEM Seeking Volunteers

Project GEM is a private non-profit organization that provides educational services for special needs youth thoughout Mankato and St. Peter, MN.  Current opportunities include:  In Class Assistant, After School Art Class Support, and History Fest, October 6th-8th.  Candidates must have their own transportation.  For more information, visit www.projectgemmn.org or call Alice DeYonge at 507-726-6047.

Mankato Area Public Schools/Community Education and Recreation 

Many classroom, afterschool, and administrative service-learning opportunities await you through Mankato Area Public Schools!  For more information contact:  Alison Troldahl, MAPS Volunteer Coordinator at 507-387-5501 or  atrold1@isd77.k12.mn.us   Link to Website: www.isd77.org             

ACLU Seeking Student Interns

Are you passionate about racial justice?  Would you like an opportunity to work on issues that impact diverse populations?  Would you like to put your Spanish or Somali language skills to god use?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, an internship with the ACLU...might be just for you!  Several positions are available so don't delay...call today.  For more information contact Amy Ronkkvist at 507-625-7966 or e-mail aronkkvist@aclu-mn.org. 

Volunteer Community Technology Tutors

Help adult learners gain the digital literacy skills we all need to survive in today’s world.  Using an online education software, tutors provide one-on-one assistance with basic computer skills, accessing the Internet, and exploring career pathways.  You can build digital bridges for all Minnesotans to thrive in the information age!

For more information contact:  Julie Walker at julie.walker@mnsu.edu or leave a message at 507-345-5222.

Leisure Assistant

Fun loving, male student needed to support a gentleman managing physical challenges with participation in community - based activities.  Interests include but are not limited to sporting events, county and state fairs, museums, horse racing, zoos, bowling, movies, Mall of America.  Qualifications include the ability to assist with transferring to and from vehicle, from chair to scooter, and lifting a mobility scooter in and out of vehicle.  Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.  All expenses will be paid.  For more information, contact the Office of Community Engagement at 507-389-6076.

Council of Local Organizations for Volunteer Enhancement (CLOVE)

CLOVE is your resource for volunteering in Greater Mankato!  Current opportunities are listed on their web site at www.volunteermankato.org

School Sisters of Notre Dame Earth and Spirituality Librarian

Looking for volunteers to staff an incredible resource library!  Hours are Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 4-7p.m.  For more information contact:  Lisa Coons at 507-389-4272 or e-mail at lcoons@ssndmankato.org.

History Fest-Playfully Preserving History 

Come join the fun!  History fest is held on McGowan's farm the second week in October.  Many volunteers are needed each day to engage Elementary age students and their families in activities ranging from candle dipping to catapult launching.  For more information go to www.historyfest.com or e-mail alyssayork@rocketmail.com .  Thanks to those who participate in the 2011 event!  Cheers to student leadership development through service!

Not Seeing Something that Works for You?

Call our office today to explore the possibilities and consider how you can shift your passion into action in support of your community!  507-389-6076