Local volunteer opportunities
December 7, 2015
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
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
FIT Closet
http://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/volunteer-opportunities/
Help provide clothing, school supplies, etc. to Families In Transition.
Habitat for Humanity