For more Community Resources and Community Service Opportunities download the [PDF] Mankato Community Service Agency Booklet (247 KiB)
The Campus Kitchens Project is a groundbreaking initiative that involves college students in the recovery of leftover food from campus residence halls to serve meals to families and adults in need. Currently there have been over 4,000 MSU students involved.
You may volunteer on a cooking or delivery shift, plan a food drive, hold a fundraiser, let us educate your organization about domestic hunger or make a donation.
Mavericks READMavericks READ is a literacy based project that connects students within the Mankato Elementary School System to MSU Student Mentors. It is designed to promote the love of reading and to enhance skill level through literature and the mentoring relationship. Several events are organized on campus each year that provide school age children the opportunity to explore reading activities in new environments. In addition a 1-1 school-based Mentor Match project is being explored. Contact us today for more information and begin your Service Learning experience through Mavericks READ!
Habitat for Humanity of South Central MN is a non-profit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building simple decent and affordable housing with and for families in need.
Building homes for low-income families, working in restore to help fund more Habitat homes for low-income families, and/or serving on a committee that benefits Habitat families. (Construction-must be 18 years old)
LEEP provides recreational and leisure opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities so that they might achieve optimal levels of socialization and independence in the community.
Assisting individuals with disabilities during various recreational programs such as Special Olympic Sports, classes, and social activities. Assisting may consist of working one to one with participants, taking on more of an active leadership role at activities, and miscellaneous set-up and clean-up. Students must volunteer at least 15 hours at any program during one semester at LEEP, and may continue as desired.
LifeworksLifeworks serves our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together.
Lifeworks provides 1:1 reading or learning projects; provide music, art dance experiences; help with field trips; table games; share your passions with our clients; teaching components. Must be supervised when working with clients at all times – supervision by Lifeworks staff.
The Sexual Violence Resource Center (SVRC) provides support and services to victims of sexual violence and to promote sexual violence prevention.
Presentations, research projects, creating and updating information packets, attend meeting, work on/ assist with volunteer management, and more…
To work directly with victims you need to complete our 40 hour training and you can then become a volunteer advocate.
SMILES provides a wide array of services to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals and have the same opportunities and choices as all persons.
Assist in ramp building; adaptive ski program; adaptive outdoor recreation including fishing, canoeing, archery, baseball program, and small group activities with persons all ages and all types of disabilities. The volunteers will complete a volunteer registration form and 2 hours of volunteer training. Must pass a background check.
