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Discover a meaningful volunteer role at The Center, where your passion for sports, arts, mentoring, or supporting with homework and meals can make a lasting impact. Your commitment not only supports our programs but also demonstrates to local youth that they are valued. Whether you can spare one hour a week or commit to multi-day involvement, we welcome volunteers of all schedules to contribute in ways that suit them best, positively influencing our community and the youth we serve.

Opportunities in Columbia City

After School Central- Columbia City

Location: 201 W. Market Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

Contact: Kylee Gudeman | Email | Call/ Text: 574-265-6223

 

  • 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM on Tuesdays: Student Mentor
  • 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM on Tuesdays: Student Homework Tutor
  • 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM on Thursdays: Student Mentor

 

Ground Zero

Location: 201 W. Market Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

Contact: Jake Johnson | Email | Call/ Text: 260-213-7370 

 

  • 7:15 PM-8:45 PM on Mondays: Student Mentor
  • 7:15 PM-8:45 PM on Mondays: Dinner Partner

 

 

LifeWise- Coesse Elementary

Location: Oak Grove Church of God | 2426 S Raber Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725

Contact: Jacie Stahl | Email | Call/ Text: 260-609-0142

  • 8:15 AM-11:15 AM on Mondays: 2nd & 1st-Grade LifeWise Student Helper
  • 7:30 AM-12:00 PM on Wednesdays: 3rd, 4th & 5th-Grade LifeWise Student Helper

 

LifeWise- Northern Heights Elementary

Location: Big Lake Church of God | 6955 County Rd 700 N, Columbia City, IN 46725

Contact: Jacie Stahl | Email | Call/ Text: 260-609-0142

 

  • 8:00 AM-10:30 AM on Tuesdays: 2nd, 4th & 5th-Grade LifeWise Student Helper
  • 11:45 AM-2:10 PM on Thursdays: 1st & 3rd-Grade LifeWise Student Helper

 

LifeWise- Indian Springs Middle School

Location: Indian Springs Middle School | 1692 IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725

Contact: Jacie Stahl | Email | Call/ Text: 260-609-0142

 

  • 11:15 AM-12:30 AM on Wednesdays: 6th-Grade LifeWise Student Helper

 Opportunities in South Whitley

After School Central- Whitko

Location: 105 S. State Street, South Whitley, IN 46787

Contact: Shawna Balsiger | Email | Call/ Text: 260-251-7507

 

  • 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM on Mondays: Student Mentor
  • 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM on Mondays: Student Homework Tutor
  • 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM on Tuesdays: Student Mentor
  • 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM on Tuesdays: Student Homework Tutor
  • 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM on Wednesdays: Student Mentor
  • 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM on Wednesdays: Student Homework Tutor
  • 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM on Thursdays: Student Mentor
  • 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM on Thursdays: Student Homework Tutor

 

Opportunities in Churubusco

After School Central- Churubusco

Location: 1000 E. State Road 205, Churubusco, IN 46723

Contact: Kate Boehnlein | Email | Call/ Text: 440-226-6109

 

  • 3:15 PM -6:00 PM on Mondays: Student Mentor
  • 4:15 PM -4:45 PM on Mondays: Student Homework Tutor
  • 3:15 PM -6:00 PM on Wednesdays: Student Mentor

Volunteer Descriptions

After School Central Student Mentor

  • Act as a healthy role model to middle school students
  • Participate in pre-planned fun and games with students
  • Lead gym activities/ crafts
  • Converse with students and show there are adults in the community who care about them

 

After School Central Homework Tutor

  • Assist middle school students during their 30 minutes of homework time
  • Enforce homework time rules
  • Help middle school students with their assignments

 

Ground Zero Dinner Partner

  • GZ Dinner Partners will plan, prep, and prepare a meal for approximately 30-80 high school youth. Reimbursement for the food and supplies costs incurred is available

 

LifeWise Helper

  • Assistant LifeWise Teachers in helping to teach Bible-based character traits to elementary school students

 

LifeWise Bus/ Van Driver

  • Transport LifeWise students from their elementary school to their LifeWise location and back

 

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