Manchester College

Case Studies Class Spring 2008

Service List

“Big Project” will spread information regarding recycling, energy saving, “the coolest, new inventions” (efficient alternatives), and organic gardens.

For more information about this service:

Elizabeth Bushnell: EJBushnell@manchester.edu

Green Together

The purpose of DTC is to encourage volunteer service and also to provide service opportunities for the Manchester College community.

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Discovering the Community

Volunteer slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Volunteers may record time based on hours walked.

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Relay For Life

North Manchester’s food donation center provides services to local families.

For more information about this service:

Rowena Greer  260-982-2325

Food Pantry

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Indiana Reading Corps

Carole Miller-Patrick 260-982-5721

Volunteers can help by assisting in computer skills tutoring, building a book club, creating a website, delivering flyers, and after school tutoring programs.

For more information about this service:

260-982-6183

Learn More Center

Project Lanis is designed to produce blankets for hospitalized children. The average blanket takes about an hour to complete.

For more information about this service:

Project Lanis

Elizabeth Bushnell: EJBushnell@manchester.edu

This abuse shelter needs volunteers for women’s advocacy, transportation, child advocacy, childcare, fundraising, maintenance, planning special events, and facility needs.

For more information about this service:

574- 267-7701

The Beaman Home

The Early Learning Center is a childcare service for low income parents.

For more information about this service:

The Early Learning Center

Maggie Siddiqui:  MRSiddiqui@manchester.edu

The Firehouse has several volunteer projects to be completed.

For more information about this service:

Debbie Chinworth 260-982-4881 or 260-402-3486

Jeff Hawkins 982-4961

The Firehouse

The Shop may need help with moving boxes, some light carpentry work, etc.

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Thrift Shop

Terri Workman 260-982-4592

These organizations are always in need of volunteers. Adopt a grandparent, play cards, and visit at your convenience.

For more information about this service:

Brian Daniels  260-982-2118

Timbercrest Retirement Community

These organizations are always in need of volunteers. Adopt a grandparent, play cards, and visit at your convenience.

For more information about this service:

Peabody Retirement Community

Brian Daniels  260-982-2118

The Center’s old building is going through some construction/renovation projects – volunteers may be needed for this type of work.

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