The Salvation Army
As another way to help the community, the Salvation Army operates a thrift store in Downtown Manhattan. This is a resale store for clothing, furniture, and other household items. Currently, volunteers are needed during open hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm) who can help sort the donations.
The FIT Closet and Clothing Exchange
The FIT Closet and Clothing Exchange is USD 383’s means of providing many of the necessary essentials (e.g., school supplies, shoes, clothing, coats, toiletries, hygiene products, laundry detergent) so children can attend class and integrate successfully. Volunteers help to organize and sort donations and can also assist clients.
Meadowlark Hills
Meadowlark Hills has a senior population that would like more things to do. Residents very much cherish time spent socializing and volunteers are vital in continuing the fun activities that give residents social time.
Stoneybrook
Stoneybrook currently has a senior population that would like more things to do. Residents very much cherish time spent socializing and volunteers are vital in continuing the fun activities that give residents social time.
Manhattan Senior Center
Volunteers with the Manhattan Senior Center can assist with special projects, fundraising, processing the newsletter, setting up for special events, fall and spring clean-up, etc. Volunteer drivers are also needed for the home delivered meals program administered out of the Center by the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.
Sunflower Children’s Collective
Sunflower Children’s Collective is the umbrella organization for three agencies: Sunflower CASA Project, Inc., Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center and Sunflower Bridge Child Exchange & Visitation Center. We are always looking for volunteers for two of those agencies: Sunflower CASA Project, Inc. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers from many different backgrounds who give their […]
Friendship Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Friendship Meals (Meals on Wheels) is a great opportunity for our AmeriCorps Seniors (55+) volunteers who can commit to a regular schedule! All volunteers MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID to help with the opportunities within the Manhattan Senior Center. This includes all eligible booster shots. Meal delivery driver volunteers pick up the coolers with […]
Flint Hills Breadbasket
Volunteers who are comfortable with guest interaction are desired to help during the morning shifts from approximately 9-11:30am. During this time, the Flint Hills Breadbasket has seen a significant rise in households and needs help with greeting guests, assisting with check-in, and helping guests through the process. Volunteers who are comfortable with helping with data […]
Harvesters Community Food Network
Harvesters’ is a regional food bank serving a 26-county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. This is a mobile food pantry accessible to anyone. Manhattan: 2nd Friday; 3rd and 4th Tuesday Ogden: 4th Tuesday
Connecting Students to Communities (CSC)
Connecting Students to Communities provides individual and group volunteer opportunities for students in middle school, high school, or college. CSC works to inspire students to get involved in their communities through volunteer service.