ACES

Local Non-Profits and/or approved sites to serve at:

Note: any of the organizations listed below that are also in your local community are options

Churches

• Most churches are non-profit, so helping with community ministries, children’s nursery, cleaning, sharing meals for those in need, Sunday School, choir practice, are good ideas for earning hours.
• Attending worship service DOES NOT count, as that is for your benefit. The purpose of your service is to help the someone/group other than yourself.

Community Resources

American Legion Post #18
113 E Washington St. 
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 506-1106
phg1948@gmail.com

Angels in the Attic
109 S. Summit St.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-506-5090
Needs: sorting, cleaning, inventory, etc. 

Arkansas City Public Library
120 E. 5th Ave.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-442-1280
Needs: Volunteers to shelve & straighten books, supervise kids during gaming, help with events, clean dvds, etc.
Special Notes: Please come by the Library to pick up and complete a volunteer application

Arkansas City Recreation Center
225 E. 5th Ave.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-441-4300
Emails: recdirector@arkcityrec.org or acrc@arkcityrec.org
Needs: coaching, referee, score boards, equipment organization, cleaning, etc.

Arkansas City Senior Citizen’s Center
320 South A St.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-441-4419
Email: ksparks@arkansascityks.gov
Needs: A facility where seniors can fulfil their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs. Many ways to volunteer with senior citizens.

Burford Theater
112 S. Summit
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-5895
director@burfordtheatre.com
Needs: various event set-up, hosting, clean-up/organizing

Camp Horizon
30811 Horizon Drive
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-5533
office@horizoncenter.org

CASA of Cowley County, Inc.
103 1/2 E. 9th #300
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-6467
casaofcowley@kansascasa.org

Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum
31639 US-77
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-442-6750
landrushdirector@yahoo.com
Time: Sunday 1-4 and Wednesday- Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Chaplin Nature Center
27814 27th Dr. Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-4133
cnc@wichitaaudubon.org

Community Health Center in Cowley County
221 W 8th Ave
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-3350
info@cowleyhealthcenter.org

Cowley 1st
311 E. 9th Ave. PO Box 462
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 442-9951
Contact: Jessica Falk- jfalk@cowleycountyks.gov

Cowley County Extension Office
311 E. 9th Ave.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5450

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Ark City, Winfield, & Wellington
Event: Mentoring Program
Needs: Volunteers to act as mentors to kids
Place: Ark City, Winfield, & Wellington
Contact: Debi Clark dclark@ksbbbs.org
Phone: 620-221-7766

Cowley County Fair Association, Inc.
PO Box 346
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-1088
gshortfarms@yahoo.com

Cowley County Farm Bureau Association
1200 Main St.
Winfield, KS 67156
620-221-2091
cowleyfb@kfb.org

Cowley County Health Department
320 E. 9th, Ste. B
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-1430

Cowley County Historical Museum
1011 Mansfield St. Winfield, KS
620-221-4811
Email: museumcchsm@gmail.com
Needs: Volunteers to meet/greet visitors
Time: Tues, Wed, Fri 1 to 4

Cowley County Humane Society
7648 222rd, Winfield, KS
620-221-1698
cchumanesociety1@gmail.com or CCHS Ops Director CCHSDirector@cchs2.onmicrosoft.com
Needs: Volunteers walking dogs, cleaning, and over all helping with animals
Time: Tues-Thurs: 10am to 4pm; Friday: 12 to 6pm; Saturday: 10am to 2pm; Sun-Mon: closed

Cowley Farmers Association
PO Box 221
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(321) 720-0875
cowleyfarmersmarketassociation@gmail.com

Cumbernauld Village
716 Tweed, Winfield, KS
Contact: Amanda Lazelle  620-221-4141
Email: information@cumbernauldvillage.com
Needs: Volunteers to work with elderly
Time: Mon – Fri (Call before 4:00)

Eagle Nest Inc.
112 E 9th Winfield, KS 67156
620-229-8282
Needs: Volunteers sort donations (clothing, etc)

Etzanoa Conservancy
P.O. Box 812
Arkansas City, KS 67005 
(620) 442-2741
etzanoa@yahoo.com

Family Life Services
305 S. Summit St.
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-1688
director@flsonline.net
Needs: organization of pregnancy & baby resources

Four County Mental Health
22214 D. Street Strotherfield
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9664
cselle@ccmhcc.com

Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 401
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-3755 or (620)506-1532
Curt Freeland- cfreeland@cox.net

Kansas Veterans Home
1220 World War ll Memorial Dr.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 705-6207
account_payable@kcva.org

Legacy Regional Community Foundation
1216 Main P.O. Box 713
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-7224
admin@legacyregionalfundation.org

Marquee Performing Arts Center
P.O. Box 222
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 402-6688
info@marqueepac.org

Medicalodge
203 E Osage Arkansas City, KS
620-442-9300
Needs: Volunteers to work with elderly
Time: Mon-Fri 9 to 4:30

Presbyterian Manor
1711 N 4th Arkansas City, KS
620-205-1153
Needs: Volunteers to work with elderly
Time: Mon-Fri 8 to 4

South Central Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary
6401 Patterson Parkway
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-2500
debbieh@sckrmc.org

Twin Rivers Developmental Supports, Inc.
P.O. Box133
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 442-3575
Imcgrew@twinriversdevelopmenal.com

William Newton Hospital Auxiliary
1300 E. 5th Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620)221-2300
wnhcares.org

Winfield Senior Living
1320 Wheat Rd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-4660
info@winfieldseniorliving.com
Needs: Volunteers to work with elderly

Civic Organizations

• Civic organization members focus on community action and aid. Even if not a member sometimes these organizations have events where they need more help than just the joined members.
  • Kiwanis
  • Lions Club
  • Optimists Group

    • President: Garrett Heileg

      Phone: 620-446-0101

      Email: garett79jeep@hotmail.com

  • Soroptimists
  • Rotary International

Schools

• Volunteering in preschools, elementary, middle school, and/or high school classrooms.
• Volunteering in after school programs/events, activities, festivals, & concession stands.

Wichita and Surrounding Area Locations
Note: any of the above organizations listed above that are also in your local community are options.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
310 E Second St
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 263-3300
Description:
Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Requirements to Volunteer:
The volunteer must fill out an application, provide references, go through an in person interview, and go through a background check.

Catholic Charities:
532 N Broadway St
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 264-8344

Habitat For Humanity
420 E English St
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 269-0755
Description:
We are a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

His Helping Hands
1441 E 37th St North
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-8528
hhh@ccc.org
Description: His Helping Hands is a community service ministry of Central Christian Church to help those living in the Wichita and Sedgwick County areas who are facing insufferable hardships, such as victims of natural disasters, families living below the poverty line,or those families considered to be “at risk.” HHH provides help to these families by distributing needed clothing, furniture, and other household items at no cost. By being the “Hands of Christ” in helping others, we show the love of Christ in a practical way, thus ministering both to the clients and the donors by helping people, help people.

Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
1919 E Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 265-4421
Description:
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate HungerCare whenever and wherever it is needed to safeguard the health, well-being and productivity of food-insecure Kansas families and their children, as well as senior citizens, the homeless and the chronically ill and impoverished among us.

Kansas Humane Society
3313 N Hillside St
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 524-9196

The Lord's Diner
520 N Broadway St
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 266-4966
Description:
This is a program initiated by the local Catholic diocese to provide an evening meal 365 days a year for anyone who needs it: low income, homeless, etc.
Requirements to Volunteer:
The volunteer must have a Food Handler's Card in order to participate in serving or making food for this organization.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
8100 E 22nd N # 2100-1
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 773-7962

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
9415 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 264-1333

Pro Kansas Recycling
Time: Tuesday & Thursday 1-4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Place: 725 E Clark, Wichita, KS
Contact: 316-269-1359

Salvation Army
2331 N Amidon St
Wichita, KS
(316) 263-4952
1739 Elpyco St
Wichita, KS
(316) 685-8699
Description:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Senior Services, Inc
200 S Walnut St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 267-0302
Description:
SSI operates a variety of programs designed to improve the lives of older people and their families and to allow older people to live as independently and as productively as possible.

The Red Cross
1900 E Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 219-4000
Description:
You can donate blood, help with putting together a donation time and place, help run it, help drive, help with disaster relief, etc.
Requirements to Volunteer:
There are opportunities to volunteer to help with blood donating or there are disaster relief program opportunities in which a background check and training is required.

The United Way of the Plains
245 N Water St
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 267-4327
Information: United Way, Volunteer Online
Description:
United Way of the Plains brings the community together to address critical issues in Sedgwick, Butler, Sumner and surrounding counties of Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman and Reno.

VA Medical Center
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 685-2221

Via Christi Hospital
929 Saint Francis N
Wichita, KS
(316) 268-5000

Wesley Medical Center
550 N Hillside St
Wichita, KS
(316) 962-2030

Youthville
4505 E 47th Street South
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 529-9100
Description:
Youthville is a nonprofit faith-based agency, specializing in Permanency, Foster Care, Adoption, Psychiatric Residential Treatment and Counseling. The agency's 500 employees are passionate about its mission of Giving Children Back Their Childhood to the 1,100 Kansas children who suffer from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and trauma.
Requirements to Volunteer:
Every volunteer needs to get a background check and drug test. Depending on what area he/she volunteers, they may need to have a blood test as well to check for any diseases.

Rest Homes in Wichita and Surrounding Area Locations

Kansas Masonic Home
401 S Seneca St
Wichita, KS
(316) 269-7500

Larksfield Place
7373 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS
(316) 636-1000

Life Care Center of Wichita
622 N Edgemoor St
Wichita, KS
(316) 686-5100

Lakepoint Wichita
1315 N West St
Wichita, KS
(316) 943-1295

Medicalodges Wichita
2280 S Minneapolis St
Wichita, KS
(316) 265-5693

Presbyterian Manor
4700 W 13th St N
Wichita, KS
(316) 942-7456

Manor Care Health Services
7101 E 21st St N
Wichita, KS
(316) 684-8018

Right At Home
7348 W 21st St N Suite 123
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 721-6001

Villa Maria
Maria Court
633 East Main St
Mulvane, KS, 67110
(316) 777-9917
Villa Maria
116 South Central
Mulvane, KS, 67110
(316) 777-1129
Description:
Villa Maria and Maria Court are not for profit licensed facilities that offer quality skilled nursing care to residents. Maria Court is an assisted living facility for seniors who want help with a few daily activities, but value their independence and privacy.

Ponca City Opportunities

Note: any of the above organizations listed above that are also in your local community are options.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
216 E. Grand
765-6605
Ponca City neighbors received a helping hand when touched by fire or other emergencies, or when seeking preparedness and health and safety programs.

BOY SCOUTS-CIMARRON COUNCIL
P.O. Box 3146, Enid 73707
1-866-67SCOUT
Kay County youth learned the life skills and values needed to grow into responsible adulthood.

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
811 E. Grand
762-9616
Ponca City girls gained confidence to soar and learned life skills to succeed.

Hope Ranch INC.
29 SW Longview Blvd.
Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: 580-716-3250
Programs: Facility provides therapeutic riding to at-risk children and special needs adults. Each participant has individual instruction and is given chores to prepare and groom horses and has a time for bible study. Training, riding and participation in riding events are a part of the curriculum, including participation in Special Olympics events.

NEW EMERGENCY RESOURCE AGENCY
500 N. 1st
765-5372
Last year, 4533 people from Ponca City and the surrounding area in genuine need with no place to turn, received help to weather the crisis.

NORTHERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES
2203 N Ash
762-8341
Last year, 187 local young people had a safe place to sleep and a caring, responsible adult to counsel and guide them.

PEACHTREE LANDING
105 West Hazel
762-3208
Last year, 181 of your neighbors without food and shelter were fed, housed and given a chance to become self-sufficient.

RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
205 W. Hartford, Ste. 100
762-9412
Last year, 640 local senior volunteers rediscovered their own value and enriched our community with their wisdom and experience providing 125,000 hours of service.

THE SALVATION ARMY
601 South 3rd
762-7501
Last year, 6381 Ponca City neighbors received food, shelter, clothing and meaningful work.

YMCA
1604 W Grand
765-5417
Last year, over 1119 children and youth and 3800 members became healthier and more active through programs and services.