Service-learning sites
A CARING PLACE (ACP)
4609 N. Capitol
317/446-0015
An adult daycare center run by Catholic Charities Indianapolis
that provides a safe daytime environment for adults with physical
and cognitive challenges. Well suited for students interested in
service-learning opportunities that include working with the
elderly, and interacting with healthcare professionals and social
workers.
For more information, contact Carly
D'Agostino or Luvleen Mudhar.
IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTER OF
INDIANAPOLIS (IWC)
2236 E. 10th Street
317/808-2340
An organization that helps new immigrants integrate into
American society. Potential opportunities include teaching ESL
courses, and outreach work with recently arrived refugee
communities.
For more information, visit the IWC website or contact Shannon
West.
INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE
BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
7725 N. College Avenue
317/253-1481
An internationally renowned school for the blind and visually
impaired, established in 1847. Service-learning opportunities
include tutoring math, private music lessons, landscaping, Bible
study, participation in recreation, team and club activities, and
much, much more.
For more information, visit the ISBVI
website, the ISBVI campus map, or contact Brittany
Foerg.
KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
4186 Broadway
Street
317/921-1040
A United Way agency that provides after school support to grade
school children. Service-learning opportunities include mentoring
and tutoring, as well as development of youth programming.
For more information, contact the KYC director Jennifer Darby, or Butler
advocates Ben Wright, Lauren
Graham, or Sophie Kincaid.
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER
40 W. 40th Street
317/923-4581
A social service organization with services for all ages and
audiences. Service-learning opportunities include working with
senior citizens, tutoring, and providing programming for
grade-school children.
For more information, visit the MLK
Community Center website, or contact Rachel
Heck.
NAACP
300 E. Fall Creek Parkway North
317/925-5127
The Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP. Service-learning
opportunities include tutoring; school improvement plans; and
improvement of hard science, technology, and math education for
minorities.
For more information, visit the Greater
Indianapolis Chapter of the NAACP website, or contact Jasmen
Rice.
NUR-ALLAH ISLAMIC CENTER
2040 E. 46th Street
317/251-9796
A Muslim community center with a sixty year history in
Indianapolis. Service-learning opportunities include educational
and research opportunities, and interfaith activities.
For more information, visit the Nur-Allah website, or contact
Chelsea Carroll.
