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A display of art created by the students of Boys Town, and a Dais de Los Muertos celebration for the children and staff of Boys Town. Volunteers will help to setup for the event, serve treats, and help with clean up.

Come do some fall clean-up for senior citizens in Cerro Gordo County. This event will include outdoor chores such as raking, trimming bushes, yard work, etc. We have one house in Clear Lake that could use a little TLC from you!  Transportation from ...

Help us celebrate the season! Please consider coming to help set up and participate with our girls. We are also taking donations for supplies such as nail polish, face paint, tattoos, and balloon animal making.    To schedule a donation drop-off, p...

We are needing help with setting up for our 24th Annual Red Tie Gala.This will be at the Community Choice Convention Center at the Iowa Event Center.There will be a lot of things to do:Setting up tables topsSetting up silent auction itemsSetting up s...

Did you hear that the Best Darn Gala in Des Moines is happening on November 4th!!! The Ronald McDonald House Charities on Central Iowa 24th Annual is on November 4th, at the Community Choice Convention Center. From 4:30pm-11:45pm. However we need you...

Join Special Olympics Illinois for our Sectional Bowling Tournament at QC Family Entertainment in Moline on Sunday, Nov 5th. Volunteers are needed to ensure our athletes bowl in the correct order, record scores from the computer, assemble sack lunche...

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.   Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwich...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

This volunteer opportunity occurs in the “back of the house” dock and storage areas of our emergency shelter, following safety guidelines that include hand washing, glove use and mask use. Responsibilities include, although are not limited to:...

This volunteer opportunity occurs in the “back of the house” dock and storage areas of our emergency shelter, following safety guidelines that include hand washing, glove use and mask use. Responsibilities include, although are not limited to:...

If you love live music and socializing, then Music with a Mission is the fundraiser you're gonna want to volunteer at! MWAM is our annual fundraiser. This event has three live bands, a silent auction, a raffle, a 50/50 raffle, dance floor, and drinks...

If you love some good music and socializing, this is the fundraiser you're gonna want to volunteer at. Music with a Mission is our annual fundraiser. This fundraiser features three live bands, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, dance floor, and drinks...

Volunteers needed to rake leaves for a local senior citizen. One leaf blower and rake available. Additional rakes and gardening gloves will be needed. Estimated 4 volunteers needed to complete this project.    The homeowner's name is Linda Marks an...

Our end of season 5K provides a tangible sense of accomplishment to participants. To celebrate and make the experience one to remember, there are many opportunities to get involved. Registration Medal Station Water Station Happy Hair Stations

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.   Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwich...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

Assist the Hall of History staff in decorating the museum for the holiday season. Volunteers will put up Christmas trees, a train set, and other display projects.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join us to distribute Thanksgiving Baskets for families in-need. Volunteers will help pack Thanksgiving Food Baskets, restock food items, hand out teddy bears, provide grocery vouchers, carry/load food packs, and greet families. Th...

UNI's International Engagement Office is celebrating International Education Week November 13-17 and want to give back to the community for cultural exchange, exploration, and celebration!  One opportunity is centered around giving back to the commu...

Helping with Decorations

Helping set up trees and fluff them

Helping with setting up vendor booth area – setting up tables and chairs putting vendor booth numbers on the tables, helping set up dividers between booths

Every year NIACC displays Trees from Around the World. Christmas trees are decorated to represent countries or cultures from around the globe and displayed in the library or around campus.  Give an hour or two to destress by crafting ornaments, maki...

Help get downtown Waterloo ready for the holiday season! Volunteers will be putting up Christmas lights, placing Santa's Sleigh, and possibly more on November 17th - 18th, 2023.  Sign up here: https://mainstreetwaterloo3.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer...

Helping get vendors to their booths

The Special Olympics Iowa State Bowling Competition will take place on Saturday, November 18th in: -Des Moines (Bowlerama [1313 East Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315])   We are searching for volunteers to help the day of with various tasks such as: ...

Main Stage (sound works, checking people in)

Main Stage (sound works, checking people in)

Main Stage (sound works, checking people in)

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.   Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwich...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

Every year NIACC displays Trees from Around the World. Christmas trees are decorated to represent countries or cultures from around the globe and displayed in the library or around campus.  Give an hour or two to destress by crafting ornaments, maki...

Mercy Housing Midwest is seeking volunteers to help us get residents ready for the holidays, by assembling holiday meal baskets and helping out with a community Thanksgiving Meal at Timbercreek Apartments! Schedule and activity details: 11:00 am - 1...

We celebrate the month's birthdays for independent residents on the third Tuesday of each month. We are seeking volunteers for a 30-45 minute performance from around 5:00-5:45! This can include singing, piano or other instruments, or other types of p...

Raffle/Split the Pot Floor + VIP sales: sell tickets to attendees on the floor and VIP section

Raffle/Split the Pot Section sales: sell tickets to attendees in two sections

Raffle/Split the Pot Suite sales: sell tickets to attendees in the suites

Volunteers will be split up into two teams to provide programs to guests at the northeast and southeast entrances. At 8 p.m., program staff will transition to assisting UWM Staff with raffle sales.

Hope Ministries wants to bless you this Thanksgiving! On Thursday, November 24, Hope Ministries will be delivering Thanksgiving Meals to families and individuals in need around the Des Moines area. Volunteer registration opens on October 2 and meal o...

Kick off the holiday season with Main Street Mason City’s “Home for the Holidays” event on Saturday, November 25th. This annual celebration promises a full day of holiday magic, family-friendly activities, and the joyous spirit of the season. V...

The annual Run with Rudolph 5K will be held Saturday, November 25th. This family-friendly, fun run takes place along Mason City’s beautiful State Street. Volunteers are needed to assist with runner check-in, on-site registration, and route safety/t...

The best new tradition to kick-off the holidays returns! Get inspired by the lights of the Tree-lighting followed by fireworks. This free, family-friendly event is a fun way to bundle up and come downtown to see the lights in the park and visit Santa...

We are in need of volunteer bicyclist to lead/direct the race and to follow the race. Volunteers are needed on Saturday morning at 8:45am.    Volunteers will meet at the Lawrence Community Center.    More information and lead contact information ...

We are in need of volunteers to track participants' time using a stop watch and records/writing down their times at the Reindeer Run on Saturday morning starting at 8:45am.    Volunteers will meet at the Lawrence Community Center.    More informa...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

Join us as we showcase our students and staff and all of the great works they do with putting pictures into frames. Our goal is to have all of the hallways at all of our buildings lined and displayed with familiar faces. All supplies are provided. 

Every year NIACC displays Trees from Around the World. Christmas trees are decorated to represent countries or cultures from around the globe and displayed in the library or around campus.  Give an hour or two and destress by decorating trees. Some ...

Help decorate for the holidays on Giving Tuesday!   The following ARE REQUIRED, related to volunteering at the Siena Francis House: Prior to coming to the Siena Francis House’s emergency shelter facility and entering our 1117 North 17th Street eme...

Help us decorate the shelter for the holidays!    The following ARE REQUIRED, related to volunteering at the Siena Francis House: Prior to coming to the Siena Francis House’s emergency shelter facility and entering our 1117 North 17th Street emer...

Join Friends of the Family on November 28 from 10 - noon at the Waterloo office (1009 Peoples Square, Waterloo) to fold, stuff, seal, and label the holiday appeal letter. 

CASA for Douglas County has a holiday party each year for the children we have the opportunity to serve.  This year, the event will take place on 12/8 at The Schenzel Community Center.  Come help CASA for Douglas County wrap holiday gifts and board...