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2 View 100+ More	3 2018 Labor Day Parade! Come and Walk with United Way! United Way Of The Midlands 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 25 United Way of the Midlands works side-by-side with a variety of strong nonprofit groups, government and civic organizations and is proud to be a partner of Omaha Federation of Labor! Come and show your partnership as you walk with United Way of the... 2018 Labor Day P... 2018 Labor Day Parade! Come and Walk with United Way! View 100+ More	4 Group Need- Fall Display Set Up Overflow Thrift Store Between 10a-3p 4 3-4 people needed for setting up our fall items for sale on September 4th between 10am-3pm. Great opportunity for service learning hours! Group Need- Fall... Group Need- Fall Display Set Up View 100+ More	5 September 05, 2018 - September 05, 2018 September Food Distribution @ 3:00pm by River Bend Food Bank Join River Bend Foodbank as we distribute food to families in need within the Quad Cities area. We will need assistance with setting up tables of food within our warehouse and restocking them as we distribute, we need help packing the food that we distribute into grocery carts in order to get the food out to our guests' vehicles and finally we need... September Food D... September Food Distribution View 100+ More	6 September 06, 2018 - September 06, 2018 Arthritis Foundation - Board Meeting @ 12:00pm by Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation Leadership Board meets quarterly. The meetings are held from 12pm-1pm at the Arthritis Foundation office. Lunch is provided. Meetings are open to Board Members only. Please contact the Arthritis Foundation if you are interested in serving on the Board. Arthritis Founda... Arthritis Foundation - Board Meeting View 100+ More	7 View 100+ More	8 September 08, 2018 - September 08, 2018 Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run @ 7:30am by Siena Francis House The Siena/Francis House is hosting their 24th annual Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run in Aksarben Village, at Stinson Park, on Saturday, September 8th. We are looking for lots of volunteers who are passionate and energetic to help us make this event a success! There are different activities available to help with, such as registration, kids' event... Hope for the Hom... Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run September 08, 2018 - September 08, 2018 Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run @ 7:30am by Siena Francis House The Siena/Francis House is hosting their 24th annual Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run in Aksarben Village, at Stinson Park, on Saturday, September 8th. We are looking for lots of volunteers who are passionate and energetic to help us make this event a success! There are different activities available to help with, such as registration, kids' event... Hope for the Hom... Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run September 08, 2018 - September 08, 2018 Discussion on yoga philosophy, followed by Potluck @ 4:30pm by Mustard Seed Community Farm Join us for a discussion on yoga philosophy, followed by a potluck at Mustard Seed Community Farm. Bring a dish to share. Discussion on yo... Discussion on yoga philosophy, followed by Potluck Shredtastic on Sept 21, 2018 11:00-1:00 p.m. Siouxland Center for Active Generations 10:45 a.m -1:00 p.m. 5 We are looking for a few volunteers for Shredtastic. Shredtastic is one stop event, free for seniors, to discard paperwork containing personal info. Shredding is done on-site ( out side in parking lot) courtesy of Document Depot and Connections Are... Shredtastic on S... Shredtastic on Sept 21, 2018 11:00-1:00 p.m. Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run Siena Francis House The Siena/Francis House is hosting their 24th annual Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run in Aksarben Village, at Stinson Park, on Saturday, September 8th. We are looking for lots of volunteers who are passionate and energetic to help us make this event... Hope for the Hom... Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run View 100+ More
9 View 100+ More	10 View 100+ More	11 September 11, 2018 - September 11, 2018 9/11 National Day of Service: Open House and Workshop @ 4:00pm by Gems of Hope 9/11/2018- Gems will recognize 9/11, a national day of service and remembrance. Since this is a regularly scheduled Gems of Hope workshop night, at Mercy, we are going to plan some activities around the gift making workshop. We will have an open house from 4-6pm at Mercy in the Hall Perrine Cancer Center Meeting rooms A &B. If you have not... 9/11 National Da... 9/11 National Day of Service: Open House and Workshop Salvation Army Food Drive Unloading Salvation Army of Story County, The 8:30AM - 10AM 7 5-7 people are needed on Tuesday September 11th at the Salvation Army Offices to help unload, lift, and stock supplies for the food pantry. Volunteers must be able to lift and carry large boxes. Salvation Army F... Salvation Army Food Drive Unloading View 100+ More	12 View 100+ More	13 September 13, 2018 - September 15, 2018 Rock the Block \| Dallas County (Dallas Center) @ 8:00am by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block® is happening soon in Dallas County! Join over 100 volunteers each day of this awesome event, as Habitat partners with homeowners to make critical repairs. These improvements help families stay in their homes longer - things like ramps for accessibility, efficient windows for relief from high energy bills, new siding to refresh the... Rock the Block \|... Rock the Block \| Dallas County (Dallas Center) Help Get Produce Out to Hungry Iowans! Great for Groups! Food Bank Of Iowa - Des Moines 9am - 11:30am 35 Each summer the Food Bank of Iowa receives thousands of pounds of fresh produce from the gardens at the Newton correctional facility, the farm in Madrid, corporate gardens and from distributors. This produce needs to be sorted and bagged for easier ... Help Get Produce... Help Get Produce Out to Hungry Iowans! Great for Groups! View 100+ More	14 September 14, 2018 - September 16, 2018 Oktoberfest @ 6:00pm by Camp Albrecht Acres of the Midwest The event will be taking place at AY McDonald Park: 1934 Volunteer Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001 (Same as last year) We will once again be looking for some volunteers to assist in many different areas. Below you will find a list of the shifts that are in need of volunteers. Please feel free to provide my email address to those that at interested in ... Oktoberfest Oktoberfest September 14, 2018 - September 14, 2018 Volunteer Open House @ 6:30pm by Flickinger Learning Center Please join us for our Volunteer Open House! Our volunteers do a variety of things to support our mission. They read with children in groups or one on one, help with math and writing, Model good social skills, and provide guidance and nurturing. We even have volunteers that come and share their passion for art, music, writing, physical fitness e... Volunteer Open H... Volunteer Open House Over the Edge Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois On September 14th, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois will host the 2nd annual “OVER THE EDGE for RMHC-EIWI”. Participants will be rappelling down the 13 story Plaza Towers onto the Ped Mall in Iowa City. We nee... Over the Edge Over the Edge Volunteers Needed for a Poverty & Disaster Problem Solving Exercise , September 14 United Way East Central Iowa 8:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 7 This exercise will help volunteers and participants understand problems that families in poverty are confronted with everyday. Volunteers will play the role of businesses and agencies in the community for the Poverty & Disaster exercise. This mig... Volunteers Neede... Volunteers Needed for a Poverty & Disaster Problem Solving Exercise , September 14 View 100+ More	15 September 15, 2018 - September 15, 2018 Recovery & Wellness 5K Run/Walk @ 8:00am by Community and Family Resources Join the voices for recovery during CFR's 6th Annual Recovery & Wellness 5K run/walk...this is a great opportunity to promote wellness and help raise awareness that recovery from mental health and substance use disorders is possible! EVENT DETAILS:WHAT: A 5K run/walk will be held, with healthy snacks and a variety of family-friendly activi... Recovery & Welln... Recovery & Wellness 5K Run/Walk Puppy Pals and Kitty Companions Siouxland Humane Society Between 10 am and 3 pm Animal lovers can spoil themselves by spending time with tons of adorable dogs and cats while at the same time helping the Siouxland Humane Society celebrate National Pet Adoption Weekend on September 15. Help is needed loading animals at the Shel... Puppy Pals and K... Puppy Pals and Kitty Companions Recovery & Wellness 5K Run/Walk Community and Family Resources 7:30 AM-1:00 PM 39 Join the voices for recovery during Community & Family Resources' 6th Annual Recovery & Wellness 5K run/walk on September 15, 2018 at Ada Hayden Park in Ames...this is a great opportunity to promote wellness and help raise awareness that recovery fro... Recovery & Welln... Recovery & Wellness 5K Run/Walk Book Sale Runner Waterloo Public Library 9am - 2pm 2 Assist customers attending the Friends of the Library's $4-a-bag Book Sale getting their purchases to their cars. Volunteers can assist during both or either shift from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Book Sale Runner... Book Sale Runner Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteers Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa The Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held September 15 in Moline. Volunteers will be needed that day for a variety of tasks including setting up tables and tents; greeting walk teams and providing support and general assistance; working the registra... Quad Cities Walk... Quad Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteers View 100+ More
16 2018 Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed! The ALS Association 11:00am - 2:30pm 20 The ALS Association Iowa Chapter has a variety of fun ways to help at the Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS! Go to the link below to sign up today. http://thealsassociationiowachapter.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?start_over&id=31185 2018 Sioux City ... 2018 Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed! 2018 Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed! The ALS Association - Iowa 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 20 The ALS Association Iowa Chapter has a variety of fun ways to help at the Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS. Go to the link below to sign up today. http://thealsassociationiowachapter.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?start_over&id=31185 2018 Sioux City ... 2018 Sioux City Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed! View 100+ More	17 View 100+ More	18 Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation Northeast Iowa Food Bank 7:30am-11:30am 8 Be ready for a fun time cooking up a storm and jamming to music in our kitchen! Volunteers will be able to help Emily, our Culinary Manager, prepare the food items that will go in our brown bag lunches for our Sack Lunch Event. One of our most popula... Sack Lunch Event... Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation View 100+ More	19 Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation Northeast Iowa Food Bank 7:30am-11:30am 8 Be ready for a fun time cooking up a storm and jamming to music in our kitchen! Volunteers will be able to help Emily, our Culinary Manager, prepare the food items that will go in our brown bag lunches for our Sack Lunch Event. One of our most popula... Sack Lunch Event... Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation View 100+ More	20 Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation Northeast Iowa Food Bank 7:30am-11:30am 8 Be ready for a fun time cooking up a storm and jamming to music in our kitchen! Volunteers will be able to help Emily, our Culinary Manager, prepare the food items that will go in our brown bag lunches for our Sack Lunch Event. One of our most popula... Sack Lunch Event... Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation View 100+ More	21 September 21, 2018 - September 21, 2018 9/21 National Volunteer Day: Open House at Gems of Hope @ 11:00am by Gems of Hope 9/21/18- Is National Volunteer Day. Gems of Hope will host an open house from 11-2 at the Gems office, (420 6th St SE, Suite 140, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401). If you have been wanting to learn more about Gems, or get more involved in our mission, this is your chance. Stop by for a visit. If you have not volunteered for Gems yet, this i... 9/21 National Vo... 9/21 National Volunteer Day: Open House at Gems of Hope Shredtastic - Volunteers needed Siouxland Center for Active Generations 10:45 a.m - 1:00 p.m. 6 We are looking for some volunteers to work the Shredtastic taking place this Friday, September 21st at 11:00-1:00 p.m. ( Volunteers must be physically fit, to lift, bend and carry.) PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT! A one-stop event, free for seniors, ... Shredtastic - Vo... Shredtastic - Volunteers needed View 100+ More	22 September 22, 2018 - September 22, 2018 NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley @ 7:00am by NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K walk to support a serious cause. NAMIWalk Greater Mississippi Valley is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Modern Woodmen Park on the Davenport riverfront. Volunteers are needed for event logistics, entertainment, and registration prior to and during this event.Event proceeds are used to provide fre... NAMIWalks Greate... NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley National Public Lands Day City Of Des Moines Parks And Recreation Department 9am - 12pm National Public Lands Day-Des Moines is hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, Polk County Conservation, Polk Soil and Water Conservation District and community partners such as the Outdoor Stewards of Iowa, Iowa Natural He... National Public ... National Public Lands Day Pet Parade Marshal Siouxland Humane Society Between 7 am and 2 pm Okay, maybe not the Parade Marshal, but you can definitely be a part of the Siouxland Human Society's 16th Annual Pets on Parade, September 22nd. Help is needed setting up and striking the event between 7am and 2pm. All help is welcome - minimum... Pet Parade Marsh... Pet Parade Marshal Meals from the Market Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) 8am-11am AND 11am-2pm 15 We are recruiting Saturday morning volunteers for the duration of the Downtown Des Moines Farmer's Market to distribute information about our programs to market goers, provide market maps, and assist in food rescue efforts at the conclusion of eac... Meals from the M... Meals from the Market Historical Interpreter African American Museum of Iowa 8am - 4pm 4 The African American Museum is bringing back its Journey to Freedom event in partnership with Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area, this September. Journey to Freedom is an outdoor event that simulates the experience of escaping slavery on the Iowa... Historical Inter... Historical Interpreter View 100+ More
23 2018 Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed The ALS Association 11:00 - 2:30 18 The ALS Association Iowa Chapter has a variety of fun ways to help at the Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS! Most volunteer shifts are from 11am-2:30pm. Go to the link below to sign up today!http://thealsassociationiowachapter.volunteerlocal.com/volunt... 2018 Cedar Rapid... 2018 Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed 2018 Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed The ALS Association - Iowa 11:00 - 2:30 20 The ALS Association Iowa Chapter has a variety of fun ways to help at the Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS! Most volunteer shifts are from 11am-2:30pm. Go to the link below to sign up today!http://thealsassociationiowachapter.volunteerlocal.com/volunt... 2018 Cedar Rapid... 2018 Cedar Rapids Walk to Defeat ALS - Volunteers Needed View 100+ More	24 View 100+ More	25 Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation Northeast Iowa Food Bank 12:00pm-4:00pm 4 Be ready for a fun time cooking up a storm and jamming to music in our kitchen! Volunteers will be able to help Emily, our Culinary Manager, prepare the food items that will go in our brown bag lunches for our Sack Lunch Event. One of our most popula... Sack Lunch Event... Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation View 100+ More	26 September 26, 2018 - September 26, 2018 Waffles for Warriors - September @ 8:30am by Support Siouxland Soldiers Volunteers Needed! On the last Wednesday of every month Support Siouxland Soldiers hosts a free Waffles for Warriors event where we serve waffles, eggs, sausage and more to our local Veterans. This is a fun way to serve and support our Veterans and make new friends. We are in need volunteers to help make and serve breakfast. Please arrive by 8:3... Waffles for Warr... Waffles for Warriors - September Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation Northeast Iowa Food Bank 12:00pm-4:00pm 3 Be ready for a fun time cooking up a storm and jamming to music in our kitchen! Volunteers will be able to help Emily, our Culinary Manager, prepare the food items that will go in our brown bag lunches for our Sack Lunch Event. One of our most popula... Sack Lunch Event... Sack Lunch Event Food Preparation View 100+ More	27 September 27, 2018 - September 29, 2018 Rock the Block \| Dallas County (Perry) @ 8:00am by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block® is happening soon in Dallas County! Join over 100 volunteers each day of this awesome event, as Habitat partners with homeowners to make critical repairs. These improvements help families stay in their homes longer - things like ramps for accessibility, efficient windows for relief from high energy bills, new siding to refresh the... Rock the Block \|... Rock the Block \| Dallas County (Perry) September 27, 2018 - September 27, 2018 Mobile Pantry at New Hope Presbyterian Church @ 8:30am by River Bend Food Bank Help us unload the River Bend Foodbank truck, load food onto tables for distribution, assist guests in receiving food and getting it to their vehicles then clear the area. This is one of our favorite River Bend Foodbank direct service activities. Come have some fun while you do some good! Mobile Pantry at... Mobile Pantry at New Hope Presbyterian Church View 100+ More	28 Camp Prep EveryStep 9pm-1pm 2 Amanda the Panda provides a weekend camp for families who have experience the loss of a loved one. We are looking for volunteers to help support staff in getting ready for the camp weekend. Volunteers may help with organizing/inventorying supplies,... Camp Prep Camp Prep Camp Counselor EveryStep 9/28/18-9/30/18 4 Training Required:Camp Counselors must complete Amanda the Panda’s Small Group Facilitator Training, offered quarterly throughout the year. New counselors will be paired with more experienced counselors to start and are encouraged to participate ... Camp Counselor Camp Counselor Camp Nurse EveryStep 8am Saturday - 2pm Sunday Amanda the Panda provides a grief support camp twice a year. While kids attend camp, we will need a Nurse to dispense medications to children (kindergarten through 18 year olds) at camp when needed throughout camp weekend, without supervision from p... Camp Nurse Camp Nurse Camp Activity Coordinator EveryStep 9/28/18-9/30/18 12 Help support camp counselors in a successful camp experience for children and adults. Helps ensure activities throughout camp run smoothly to allow for counselors to focus on working with the camp attendees. Camp is held twice a year over a weekend... Camp Activity Co... Camp Activity Coordinator View 100+ More	29 September 29, 2018 - November 11, 2018 Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit @ 12:00am by Ames Main Street Baseball. Soccer. Hockey. Bowling. Kickball. Volleyball. People in Story County, Iowa and around the country are drawn to compete in these sports and many others. Still more gather on the sidelines to cheer for their favorite athletes and teams. Nowhere do Americans more intimately connect to sports than in their homet... Smithsonian Inst... Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit September 29, 2018 - September 29, 2018 Cider Pressing @ 1:00pm by Mustard Seed Community Farm Bring apples and jugs and share in an afternoon of pressing apples into cider. Take home cider! Cider Pressing Cider Pressing September 29, 2018 - September 29, 2018 Family YMCA of Black Hawk County - 150th Birthday in the Cedar Valley @ 2:00pm by Family YMCA of Black Hawk County The Family YMCA of Black Hawk County is throwing a block party celebrating 150 years in the Cedar Valley. The YMCA is expecting 1500 guests and need assistance to ensure the event runs smoothly. Volunteer opportunities include staffing the check in table, assisting with parking, facilitating the Family zone games, security for Beer Tent, and ... Family YMCA of B... Family YMCA of Black Hawk County - 150th Birthday in the Cedar Valley Kids Fun Run / 5K / Half Marathon Volunteers Clay-Union Foundation, Inc. 7:30am to 12:30pm 44 The Clay-Union Foundation Inc, is hosting a half marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 29th in Elk Point, SD. Roughly 45 volunteers are needed to join in the fun to make the event a success. Volunteers are needed from about 7:30 until ... Kids Fun Run / 5... Kids Fun Run / 5K / Half Marathon Volunteers Camp Check-In EveryStep 8:30-10:30am 7 Two people are needed in helping with volunteer check-in; one to welcome and get the list below completed for each volunteer, the other to help take the volunteers to where they need to be for their assigned shift. Welcome the volunteer Find their... Camp Check-In Camp Check-In View 100+ More
30 September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018 Pancake Breakfast and Open House @ 8:00am by Camp Courageous Each fall on the last Sunday in September, thousands of people from around Iowa come to Camp Courageous of Iowa to see the camp and taste our delicious pancakes and sausage. This open house and breakfast serves as a fundraiser for the camp and helps raise awareness about Camp Courageous. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available incl... Pancake Breakfas... Pancake Breakfast and Open House Gourd Fest volunteers needed! Quad City Botanical Center 12-4 8 We are in need of volunteers to help us on the day of our Gourd Festival! Duties will include guest interaction, helping vendors, manning game booths and more! Gourd Fest volun... Gourd Fest volunteers needed! Camp Clean Up EveryStep Shifts available 3 Amanda the Panda provides a weekend camp for families who have experience the loss of a loved one. We are looking for volunteers to help support staff in getting ready for the camp weekend. Volunteers may help with organizing/inventorying supplies, ... Camp Clean Up Camp Clean Up View 100+ More