The Center for Careers, Life, and Service has developed relationships with over 150 local nonprofit, grass-roots organizations, schools, and governmental agencies interested in engaging with Grinnell College students, faculty, and staff. Whether your organization is interested in hosting Service Leadership Work-Study students, would like volunteer or class assistance with a project, has a research question to explore with students, or just wants to learn what kinds of classroom or co-curricular partnerships are possible, we are here to help.
The Iowa Kitchen offers a service-learning opportunity for two volunteers per month to be mentored by a trained chef, while also serving the community by helping to prepare and serve meals every Saturday of that month. This is a one-month …
By Guinevere Wallace
Guinevere WallaceAmeriCorps Coordinator for Community Engaged Learning Partnerships
Mid-Iowa Community Action, or MICA, is our community food bank, but also so much more than that! From emergency assistance with heat, energy, water, or food to intensive one-on-one home visiting and early childhood education, MICA has touched the lives …
By Guinevere Wallace
Guinevere WallaceAmeriCorps Coordinator for Community Engaged Learning Partnerships
As the weather slowly, hopefully ever so slowly, turns to winter, we are highlighting the Connections Support Center. Winter assistance is very appreciated to combat the winter blues, as it is hard for members to get out. Connections is located …
By Guinevere Wallace
Guinevere WallaceAmeriCorps Coordinator for Community Engaged Learning Partnerships