Whitko
After-School SERVE
Whitko SERVE
What To Expect
After School SERVE (SERVE) is a volunteer program designed for students in grades 9-12, emphasizing the development of job skills, resume building, and community service. Participants will not only assist younger students but also serve as role models, all while enjoying a fun and engaging environment.
Running concurrently with the After School Central program for middle school students, SERVE provides high schoolers with the chance to help coordinate daily activities, apply their skills within the facility, and enhance their resumes for future opportunities.
Grades 9–12
Free. Every Center program is free to local youth.
The Old Brownstone (2nd floor), 105 S. State Street, South Whitley.
Mondays through Wednesdays, 3:10 to 5:40 PM
Getting Started
How Do I Sign Up?
The SERVE program is exclusively for high school students and requires an application and interview before participation.
Students should complete the application form using the Apply button below. Please allow time for processing.
What A Day Looks Like
Monday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (activity with South Whitley Public Library)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Tuesday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (Purdue Extension)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Wednesday Schedule
3:10 to 3:30 PM
Free Time / Healthy Snack
3:30 to 3:45 PM
Announcements / Group Game
3:45 to 4:15 PM
Homework Time
4:15 to 4:45 PM
Option Time (Cooking)
4:45 to 5:40 PM
Free Time
Getting Home After Programming
Transportation after school is provided by the ASC-Whitko van. Students may be picked up using the rear building entrance by 6:00 PM or may use the Whitko shuttle bus.
Our Team
Meet Our Staff
At The Center, we believe students need healthy role models. Learn more about our SERVE-Whitko staff below.
Shawna Balsiger
Director of Programs and Whitko PartnershipsShawna graduated from Huntington University in 2018 with degrees in Missions and Youth Ministry and joined The Center later that year. She loves interacting with students at After School Central and hearing their laughter, as she believes in the transformative power of the teenage years. In her free time, Shawna enjoys country walks with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Frannie.
Isaiah Humiston
Director of Whitko ProgramsIsaiah graduated from Grace College with a degree in Counseling and a minor in Business, and joined The Center to pursue his passion for serving and loving students. He appreciates the supportive, welcoming environment The Center creates for both students and staff, and is especially excited to grow the Ground Zero program while connecting with new students and families. Outside of work, Isaiah enjoys disc golfing and spending time outdoors.
Ready for What’s Next
Preparing Students for Life After High School
Center students also took part in 8 college and career visits last year.
100%
Of seniors said their adult mentors increased
89%
Of seniors said The Center helped them through their teen years
149
Career-exposure experiences for students
38
Students said The Center helped them with employment
Source: 2025–26 Mission Impact Report, senior class survey and career data across Center programs.
What Are They Saying?
“It helps me see myself in a positive light as I grow, and I hope that I can encourage others to see themselves that way too.”
After-School Student“It’s the one place I can go where I don’t feel indebted to someone.”
After-School StudentReady To Join Us?
Students apply using the button below. Please allow time for processing.