Know an outstanding volunteer or group in the community? See below on how to award them for their hard work- let’s Celebrate People in Action!
NEW THIS WEEK
-Celebrating People in Action: Nominate someone today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Manhattan Art Center Volunteers ongoing
- Fort Riley C-DEL Volunteers
- CASA Spring Training Feb. 13
- Boys and Girls Club Casino Night Feb. 17
- Meals on Wheels Drivers
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CELEBRATING PEOPLE IN ACTION: NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
HandsOn Kansas State is currently taking nominations for the Celebrating People in Action awards! These awards recognize outstanding local volunteers or groups making a big difference in the community. Anyone is encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations for the following categories:
Community Service Awards:
Outstanding Student Volunteer
Outstanding Student Organization
Outstanding Youth Volunteer
Outstanding Community Group
Winners will receive recognition at the Celebrating Leadership and Service ceremony and a $250 donation to the Manhattan community organization of their choice. Please contact handson@ksu.edu for nomination forms.
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MANHATTAN ARTS CENTER VOLUNTEERS
The Manhattan Arts Center needs a volunteer to help with office work, housekeeping, and setting up for shows. Volunteers can create their own schedule; the MAC asks for 1-2 hours in between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
MAC also needs a volunteer to supervise their visiting elementary school children on the bus. Starting Monday Feb. 6 and every Monday after, 3:45pm- 4:45pm.
MAC also needs 3 volunteers to assist with gallery opening reception. Volunteers need to dress business causal and will be replenishing snacks and assisting bartender on Feb. 25th from 3:30 to 6:30
Please contact Amanda Hedrick, 785-537-4420 or marketing@manhattanarts.org
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FORT RILEY C-DEL VOLUNTEERS
The Fort Riley Cause Digital Entertainment Library (C-DEL) is in need of volunteers. A non-profit organization, the C-DEL relies on volunteer manpower.
Duties include greeting soldiers as they come in, checking out equipment, DVDs and games, assisting with special projects and events, etc.
For more information on becoming a C-DEL volunteer at Fort Riley, contact Sadie Daniel, Fort Riley C-DEL coordinator, via email riley_cdel@cause-usa.org.
For more information about Cause go to www.cause-usa.org or “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fortrileycdel
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CASA SPRING TRAINING
Volunteer to be the difference between abuse and hope – become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Court-Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers who give their time to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.
Spring training will begin with an orientation session on Monday, February 13th at 6 pm at First Lutheran Church located at 930 Poyntz Ave. Training will continue on Tuesday evenings for 8 weeks from 6-9 pm.
Please contact us at bridget@sunflowercasa.org, 785-537-6367, or visit http://casa.manhattanks.org for more information.
There is a child waiting for your voice!
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB CASINO NIGHT
13th Annual Casino Night & Auction- Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan’s annual fundraiser- FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17.
We are in need of 30+ able bodies to greet guests, deal casino-type games, setup/tear down and many other fun-filled tasks! Please come be a part of an event that helps make the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan GREAT!
**MUST be 21 years of age or older for all volunteer opportunities besides SET-UP/DÉCOR
If you are interested, please contact:
Katie Fox
785-539-1947
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MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS
The Riley County Senior Center needs Meals on Wheels drivers for Fridays, 10am-12pm. Please call (785) 537-4040 to volunteer!
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If you know about an upcoming event in need of volunteers, don’t hesitate to contact HandsOn Kansas State and we can help recruit. If you are a student or community group and are interested in teaming up with the HandsOn Kansas State to plan a service project, please feel free to contact us.
Stay in contact with the HandsOn Kansas State throughout the week! Become a fan of our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter!
Thank you for serving in OUR community!
HandsOn Kansas State
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