Voluntary Service
At Goshen College, our motto is “Culture for Service.” Service can have a broad definition; it may include a year’s commitment with Mennonite Voluntary Service or volunteering once a month at your local Boys and Girls Club.
Besides helping to meet the world’s needs, service also gives you real world experience – what so many employers are looking for. Keep the option of service open throughout college and beyond.
Local organizations with service opportunities
Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC)
ADEC provides a full range of services dedicated to helping people with physical and developmental disabilities live fuller, richer, more meaningful lives.
Boys and Girls Club of Goshen
Working to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
The Depot
Locally owned and operated by MCC Resource Center. Volunteers can help sort, package, and process donated good for distribution overseas.
Everence
Serving more than two dozen different denominations, Everence provides financial and insurance services and planning to individuals and organizations. Use your professional skills in a Christian setting.
Goshen Health Hospital
Since the beginning, volunteers have played a critical role in healthcare organizations, including Goshen Health Hospital (which is right across the street from campus). By donating their time and talents, volunteers make it possible for the hospital to provide valuable services to our patients.
Goshen Adult Literacy Program
Many dedicated volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring for adults who are reading below an eighth grade level, as well as classes in English as a New Language, Spanish, math, and basic computer skills.
Greencroft
In keeping with its Mennonite heritage and philosophy, the mission of Greencroft is to provide facilities, services and programs for older adults, their families and community.
Indiana Lakeland Girl Scouts
Providing a comprehensive, informal education program which addresses the needs, concerns, and interests of girls ages 5-17, Girl Scouting helps girls to be their best today and tomorrow.
Harbor Light Hospice
Harbor Light has a volunteer program where volunteers spend time with patients reflecting on life, going to activities, reading or listening to music together. We have hospice patients at The Maples in Goshen.
LaCasa of Goshen
Works with individuals and community partners to create opportunity for personal growth, family stability, and neighborhood improvement.
Loveway, Inc.
A non-profit therapeutic horseback riding center that strives to change the lives of challenged children by maximizing their abilities and minimizing their disabilities.
MDC Goldenrod
Focused on meeting the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, they operate homes for long-term residential care, short-term care, and an inter-dependent community.
Oaklawn
The organization provide comprehensive mental health and addictions services and believes in treating the whole person — mind, body and spirit.
Service opportunities throughout the US and abroad
AmeriCorps
A network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
Butler University
Great resources for individuals considering a “gap” year. View a list of over 30 voluntary service programs in the US and abroad.
Charity Guide
Charity Guide promotes opportunities to make a difference that are entirely flexible and immediately actionable. Make a difference in 15 minutes or learn about volunteer vacations.
Go Overseas Volunteer Abroad
GoOverseas.com is directory of reviews, listings and scholarships for programs abroad.
Idealist.org
Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
International Volunteer Programs Association
Find links to non-governmental organizations involved in international volunteer work, funding opportunities, and informative publications.
L’Arche Greater Washington, DC
L’Arche GWDC is a faith-based non-profit community that provides life-long homes for people with intellectual disabilities and which seeks caring people to live and work in our community.
Meals on Wheels
National organization delivering meals to senior citizens. Service opportunities exist around the U.S. and likely locally, too.
Mennonite Camping Association
A non-profit organization. Membership is open to camps, retreat centers, churches, other organizations and individuals who want to support the Mennonite-Anabaptist tradition of camping as part of the church’s ministry.
Mennonite Central Committee
MCC seeks to demonstrate God’s love by working among people suffering from poverty, conflict, oppression, and natural disaster.
Mennonite Mission Network
A mission agency of the Mennonite Church USA. Explore service opportunities in more than 50 countries.
PULSE
The Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience is designed to connect human resources to urban need. Talented college and university graduates are invited to experience a year of service and leadership in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Peace Corps
A U.S. Government agency placing U.S. citizens in foreign countries. Volunteers work in a variety of fields, including agriculture, community development, education, business, health, and natural resources.
Servant Leadership School – Discipleship Year Program
Live intentionally in Christian community in Washington DC, serve in inner-city placements, and learn to balance the outward journey of justice and service with a contemplative inward journey.
Young Adult Service Communities (YASC) Network
Serve in an agency focusing on ~ service/justice advocacy ~ Share in congregational life & leadership ~ Network with volunteers in UCC Young Adult Service Communities across the United States.
VolunteerAbroad.com
Search thousands of volunteer opportunities located in countries around the world.