“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.”
- Dorothy Height
Want to get involved in the K-State and Manhattan community? Well here’s some amazing organizations that will help you get involved on campus and in the community:
1. Alpha Phi Omega
A service based Greek Organization that volunteers within the Manhattan community.
2. American Red Cross Club
An American Red Cross affiliated club that helps on campus by organizing and volunteering Blood Drives, first aid at games, etc.
3. Circle K International
An umbrella organization under Kiwanis whose community involvement extends beyond the K-State/Manhattan community. This organization works much like a government with leadership opportunities ranging from local to international.
4. Food Recovery Network
A Food Recovery Network affiliated chapter that helps recover and serve food from K-State and Manhattan to redistribute back into the community to those who need it. This organization helps volunteer directly with people who need food and behind the scenes, collecting and distributing the food.
5. Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children and MedLife
Chapters of two separate organizations that help organize Medical Mission trips. These organizations not only help organization Medical Mission trips but also help educate and prepare people for Medical Mission trips.
6. Friends of Four Paws
An organization that is involved with volunteering with animals. Ideal for animal lovers, people who love to help animals, and people who want to be involved with animals.
7. Habitat for Humanity and Engineers Without Borders
A chapter of Habitat for humanity and Engineers Without Borders respectively that helps organize, design, and build structures. Ideal for people who want to help others inside and outside their community.
8. Rotaract Club
Organizes local and global service projects.
9. Students for Environmental Action
An organization that discusses Kansas politics, the environment, and helps recycle around campus. Ideal for people who love to discuss topics that involve politics, the environment, and helping others through environmental action.
Not only are there these organizations but also many more. Good luck searching for your perfect community service organization!
*These organizations can all be found on the Kansas State University Orgsync Page
