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 Elbert
Hubbard, a popular homespun philosopher at the start of the 20th century,
said, "A school should not be a preparation for life. It should
be life." The Psychology Department engages students in civic
life. We believe that classroom lessons should be complimented by work
outside the classroom, and we encourage students to apply their skills
in psychology to very real community problems.
The Chinese proverb, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember.
I do and I understand," reminds us that service to the community
supports classroom learning. Meaningful community service:
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Enhances academic skills. |
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Fosters a commitment to civic participation. |
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Here are a few quick examples of community service opportunities in
our community.
Adjustment
Training Center—Mitchell Area |
996-2032 |
Services adults who
have developmental disabilities. Volunteers can participate
in the advocacy program, which pairs volunteers with clients
and gives them a chance to form lasting friendships. Volunteers
are encouraged to take their friend out for a morning, afternoon,
or evening to have a good time at the movies, the bowling alley,
or someplace else. The Adjustment Training Center asks that
volunteers, who participate in the advocacy program, commit
at least four hours each month to spending time with their
friend. Volunteers can also visit residential facilities to
spend time with clients—reading to them, writing letters,
talking, and more. The time commitment for this type of volunteer
work varies from once a month to once a week or even more frequently,
depending on the volunteer’s availability.
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Mitchell
Area Safe House |
996-2765 |
The Safe House is an
emergency shelter for women and children, who are victims of
domestic violence. Support groups are available. Volunteers
can take part in listening and guiding support groups, assisting
clients with running errands, taking phone calls, and more.
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Mitchell
Recreation Center |
995-8450 |
Programs for adults,
children, and tots. A variety of fitness activities, which
include basketball, aerobics, swimming, volleyball, and more.
Volunteer opportunities are available for students with interests
in sports. Volunteers can coach youth basketball and other
sports and are invited to referee volleyball and basketball
games.
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| Avera Brady Health
and Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility |
996-7701 |
Provides quality care
with compassion and respect for human dignity for adult residents
who need long term or rehabilitative care and cannot be cared
for in their own home. Volunteers can read to and visit residents,
write letters, play games, assist with arts and crafts, and
more.
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Salvation
Army |
996-3964 |
The vision of The Salvation
Army is to help change lives for the better—physically,
mentally, socially, and spiritually. The Salvation Army strives,
through emergency services, to help individuals and families
reach their full potential in terms of personal self-sufficiency.
They encourage people to take responsibility for their own
problems and take part in solving those problems. Caseworkers
attempt to find a solution to the underlying causes to a crisis
and assess other matters that may impact a person’s ability
to prevent future crises in their lives. Volunteers can work
on the angel tree, participate in Dakota Wesleyan University’s
food drive, assist with the Harvest Festival, and much more.
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Mitchell
Area Literacy Council |
995-8480 |
Volunteers help adults
improve their reading skills. Matches the adult learner with
a tutor who will meet with them once a w week at an agreed-upon
time. The lessons are private and are held in a neutral setting
such as a public library. Become a volunteer. The only qualifications
are a desire to help someone to read, patience, and enthusiasm.
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Children’s
Care Hospital & School—Sioux Falls |
(605)
782-2300 |
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services to children. Provides a variety of outpatient services
and products, including evaluations, therapies, training, and
durable medical equipment. The Medically Complex Program provides
comprehensive inpatient services and serves pediatric and adolescents
who need high quality, intense medical care, without surgical
intervention or continuous hospitalization in an acute care
setting. Volunteers can hold or rock a young child to provide
tactile stimulation or assist staff with children on playground
playing games, going for walks, swinging, wagon rides, and
more. Evening and weekend volunteers can participate with and
assist children and staff with recreational activities, including
reading, arts and crafts, board games, swimming, and music.
Volunteers can also assist in transporting children to and
from classrooms, therapy areas, and various other activities
and can assist with field trips and provide one-on-one assistance
with child as needed. |
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