| Adult Learning Center |
Center for people needing to study for the ABE (Adult Basic Education) certificate or the GED. Tutors assist with literacy skills such as reading, writing and math. |
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| American Red Cross of Douglas County |
A multi-service agency that provides disaster assistance, blood and blood products, assistance to military and dependents, and health and safety training to residents of Douglas County and assists other counties in disaster relief. Volunteers are needed to teach classes and train to be on disaster relief teams. |
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| Audio Reader Network |
A closed-circuit radio station broadcasting to blind and disabled persons across Kansas. Volunteers read books, newspapers and other publications. Most readings are taped for later programming. |
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| Ballard Community Services |
A multi-service human service organization. Services are provided in a variety of forms: emergency food, rent and utility assistance, child care program for children birth to six years, and a women's professional workforce transition program. Volunteers can help in many ways: assist classroom teachers, help with programs, organize food, clothing or school supplies drives for center. |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County |
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, Inc. is to promote the healthy development of children into adulthood through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers. There are several program options for mentoring children with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Youth, Adults and Families are matched with children ages 5-17. The volunteers then spend 1-4 hours a week with their Little Brother or Little Sister. Volunteers must pass a screening process, which includes references, interviews, and background checks. |
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| Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department |
The Health Department, a tax supported agency, provides services in areas such as immunization, elderly case management, health education, family planning/sexually transmitted diseases, health screenings for people over the age of 60, and environmental health services. The goal is to promote optimum health and reduce the incidence of disease. Services are available regardless of ability to pay. |
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| Lawrence Transit System |
Public transportation system for Lawrence. System operates eight fixed routes and complementary paratransit service to those individuals certified as eligible. |
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| Boy Scouts of America |
An organization that helps to instill values in young people to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetimes in achieving their full potentials. For a local chapter, contact their office. |
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| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence |
The mission of the Club is to provide opportunities to boys and girls that will help them become contributing members of society. Volunteers can assist in many ways with building and ground maintenance and assisting staff with the afterschool and summer programs. Programs are located at the Main Site on Haskell Ave. as well as eight elementary schools and two junior high schools. These include Langston Hughes, Deerfield, Kennedy, Pinckney, Schwegler, New York, Woodlawn, Cordley, West Jr. High, and Central Jr. High. Volunteers are able to participate one on one with students as they help them with their homework, read a story with them or play board games. There are also opportunities for volunteers to actively engage in group games such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, and four-square. Other activities offered: cooking, photography, dance and cheerleading, technology lab, and field trips. |
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| Brandon Woods |
A retirement community, which includes townhouses, assisted living apartments and health care. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer in a variety of ways: Best Friends Program, helping with monthly wheelchair dances, decorating for the holidays, playing an instrument fo, or singing with the residents, working in the garden with residents, calling Bingo, etc. |
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| Brookcreek Learning Ctr |
An early education program providing low-income, at-risk children with structured work and play activities. Volunteers to assist classroom teachers are welcome. Volunteers are required to complete health information and training. |
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| Catholic Charities |
A private counseling service offering individual, couple, and family counseling and pregnancy/adoption counseling to persons in the Douglas County area. Open to all faiths. Volunteer help in the office is sometimes needed. |
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| Children's Learning Center |
Provides full and part-time developmental child care program for children two weeks to six years of age; summer program for seven through twelve-year-old children. Volunteers to assist classroom teachers are always welcome. |
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| Citizen Review Board of Douglas County |
Volunteers may provide support by attending sentencing hearings for juvenile offenders and reporting back to staff regarding the outcome. Volunteers may assist by greeting clients and board members and escorting them to the appropriate waiting area. General assistance with clerical tasks depending on the volunteers skill set |
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