Current Opportunities

 Pritchard Humanitarian Service Award

The Pritchard Humanitarian Service Award is provided by and named for the founders and nurturers of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City who, for over two decades sought strong and effective ways to interact with “God’s people in need.” The Award annually goes to two or three William Jewell students who commit to engaging with people in need, developing relationships with people different from them in all fundamental aspects, and learning about their unique gifts and about what God calls them to do with those gifts.

Download:  PHSA Application

Who is eligible?
Any WJC student or group of students in good standing and not in their last year of attendance is eligible to apply.

Application Process & Timeline

• Submit Application with Budget for the proposed project by January 10, 2010.
• Applications with be reviewed by the awards committee and announced early 2010.
• Students have until the following September to complete their projects.
• Submit a written report to the Office of the President and the Center for Justice and Sustainability.
• Give a 5-minute oral presentation during Chapel in Fall 2010 semester.

 Weigh in on Public Policy Issues Online

Forum for Democracy, a non-partisan free web site, is launching its Beta version on Monday, October 8th. Students are invited to weigh in on either side of the public policy debates the site is conducting on a weekly basis. The site encourages informed responses, including not only blogging but also video and all forms of citizen journalism, which you are encourage to upload to the site.

Once formally launched, the site will be awarding free trips, prizes and scholarships to the best and brightest solution-based participants. The aggregated majority and minority opinions will be presented to elected representatives in Washington, D.C. as an expression of the Voice of We the People. In time students will be able to earn college credit for participation. Please visit www.forumfordemocracy.com.

 Use Classroom Knowledge—NOW—in a Practical Work Experience

Here’s a chance to build your resume by coordinating and facilitating a youth development program that partners Kansas City young people with local non-profit organizations. Working closely with the staff of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s Concepts for Effective Services III program you will act as a liaison between the youth participants and 20 to 40 Kansas City non-profits. Excellent networking opportunity. This would require a commitment of a minimum of 20 hours per month through September 2010; it is an unpaid internship. The qualified individual should have an interest in youth development, nonprofit management and volunteer coordination. Contact volunteer@ccharities.com or 816.714.2377 for more information.

The following community partners offer service-learning opportunities. You may contact the agency directly or e-mail servicelearning@william.jewell.edu for assistance.

Project Description: The organization provides showers and meals for the homeless and poor. There are flexible times for volunteers.

Contact: Sarah Cool (816) 241-8047
Location: 3308 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64127
Email: : cherithbrookkcmo@yahoo.com

Agency/Organization:  El Centro, Inc.

Project Description: Students can assist with various programs.  Students as Teachers offers tutoring for children, and The Migrant Education Program provides after-school activities in a safe environment.   Students can also help with El Centro's Citizenship Classes.

Contact: Della Muzquiz, (913) 281-1186
Location: 1330 S. 30th St., Kansas City, KS
Email: dmuzquiz@elcentroinc.com

Agency/Organization:  Iglesia Camino Vida y Verdad

Project Description: Students assist with participatory activities with school age ESL students who are at an intermediate level of English.

Contact: Gustavo Morales, Pastor, 816-213-7691
Location: 541 S. Elmwood, Kansas City, MO
Email: gdmoralescvv@juno.com  

Agency/Organization:  Linden West ELL Program

Project Description: Assist in the elementary classroom with students requiring extra help or minimal translation to Spanish.

Contact: Kathleen Fitzgerald, (816) 413-4765
Location: 7333 N. Wyandotte, Gladstone, MO
Email: kfitzgerald@nkcsd.k12.mo.us 

Agency/Organization:  Mattie Rhodes Social Service Center

Project Description: Work with school age students assisting in after school activities in the Cultural Arts Activities Program, 3:00 - 4:30pm, Tuesday through Friday.

Contact: Maria Tapia-Belsito, (816) 471-2536 or cell (913) 488-2856 
Location: James Elementary School, 5810 Scarritt Ave, Kansas City, Missouri
Email: mbelsito@mattierhodes.org

Agency/Organization:  Migrant Farmworkers Project

Project Description: Volunteers tutor children of migrant farmworkers. This requires "enthusiastic volunteers who can commit to regular attendance." Year-round.

Contact: Migrant Farmworkers Project, (816) 474-9868 
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church / Lexington, Missouri
Email: mfpstaff@gmail.com

Agency/Organization:  Northland Head Start

Project Description: Assist in a pre-school classroom with children who have limited English skills.

Contact: Brenda Stottler, (816) 468-8662
Location: 3100 NE 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64119
Email: brenda-sottler@ymca-kc.org

Agency/Organization:  Second Baptist ESL

Project Description: ESL classes for Spanish speakers in the Liberty area.

Contact:  Dr. Phillip Posey (816) 507-2575- cell or (816) 781-1132-home
Location: 309 E. Franklin, Liberty, MO
Email: phillipposey@hotmail.com 

Agency/Organization:  Second Friends Preschool

Project Description: One-on-one tutoring of students who need extra help with classroom concepts.  Teach basic Spanish in small group setting.

Contact: Angela Bush, (816) 781-3882
Location: 309 E. Franklin, Liberty, MO
Email: abush@2bcliberty.org 

Agency/Organization:  YouthFriends-Liberty and North Kansas City School District

Project Description: Work with school age students as a tutor, lunch buddy, or morning greeter.  See children once a week for a minimum of eight weeks.

Contact: Pam Polson, (816) 413-5479
Location: Varies -- in Kansas City
Email: Ppolson1@nkcsd.k12.mo.us 

Agency/Organization:  St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Raytown