Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at NEW LOCATION in Steeple Square (101 E 15th St, Dubuque, IA 52001). Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals. Lately, dishes have been where our volunteers have been the most helpful!

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required but please wear your hair completely back and closed toed shoes.

The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Any questions when you arrive? Call Theresa at (262)729-5725

Join United Way of the Midlands in an unique volunteer opportunity – let your voice be heard! We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Community Investment Review Team (CIRT) process. CIRT participants are an integral part of UWM’s Community Care Fund investments. As a CIRT volunteer, you will read, review, and score local program applications submitted for funding. After thoughtful dialogue and analysis, new volunteers work alongside experienced returning volunteers and UWM staff to distribute grant funds amongst the programs.

CIRT Volunteer Time Commitment:

UWM strives to amplify community voice in all we do. Come and be a part of this critical process, helping to strengthen your community through impactful services.

United Housing Network (UHN) Vision

By stabilizing housing, we empower families to regain control, prevent future crises and build lasting financial security.

Volunteers will facilitate classes to families served to build knowledge and lasting financial security. In partnership with Financial Beginnings volunteers will be trained in Financial Beginnings Forward Program curriculum facilitation. UHN Classes will be held at various times on weekdays depending on the schedules of the families currently in the program. We anticipate smaller class sizes as we launch the network with a goal of 15 attendees as the UNH grows. 

Financial Beginnings Forward Program Summary 

The Forward Program combines group learning and hands-on activities to empower economically vulnerable adults to mitigate debt, establish savings, and increase their financial stability, to protect income, shelter, and insurance when cash is short. This program helps you make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Through increased financial capability, individuals’ life opportunities are extended – from savings to higher education to housing to secure retirement. Empower others to take control of their financial futures.

Responsibilities:

Physical Requirements:

Next Steps:

From the top gray toolbar, select the drop-down option from your initial's icon, scroll to the middle of the page, on the right-hand side you will find the heading “Availability”

Special thanks to Financial Beginnings for their partnership.

This holiday season, you can help bring joy and hope to families right here in our community. Our Hope-Filled Christmas event will serve over 8,000 kids, and we’d love for you to be part of it! As a volunteer, you’ll get to hand out gifts, help parents find the perfect presents, greet families etc, and share in the smiles and laughter that make this event so special.

Every volunteer plays an essential role, and each moment you give reminds families they’re not alone — that hope is alive this Christmas.

Are you passionate about healthy eating and giving back to your community? We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Nutrition Education Class!

What You’ll Do:

Where: Firefly's Chill Zone 
Commitment: 4.5 Hours 

Who We’re Looking For:
Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy working with people. No nutrition background required—just a willingness to help and learn!

Interested?
Sign up before the spots are filled! 

Are you passionate about healthy eating and giving back to your community? We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Nutrition Education Class!

What You’ll Do:

Where: Firefly's Chill Zone 
Commitment: 4.5 Hours 

Who We’re Looking For:
Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy working with people. No nutrition background required—just a willingness to help and learn!

Interested?
Sign up before the spots are filled! 

We’re preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, a beloved tradition where our students and their families come together to sing, laugh, and celebrate the holiday season together. 

This special event not only celebrates the holiday season but also gives us the opportunity to make sure every one of our 90 students—from 6 weeks to 5-year-olds—feels the magic of the holidays. Many of our families face financial challenges, and we want to ensure that no child is left out of the celebration. Our goal is simple: to provide each student with at least one meaningful holiday gift, regardless of their family's circumstances.

You can help make this possible. Whether through a monetary donation of $40 per child or by contributing a new gift of equal value, your generosity will directly bring smiles, excitement, and warmth to a child who might otherwise go without.

In preparation for our HOPE for the Holiday event in early December, United Way of Central Iowa is collecting cleaning products and gift cards for HOPE for Stable Families. This United Way of Central Iowa program works with families to set goals, remove barriers, and use available community resources to create long-term financial stability for them and their children. 

Click here to sign-up to donate household cleaning supplies.

Click here to purchase household items from Amazon that can be shipped directly to United Way.

You can drop donations off at United Way of Central Iowa, 1111 9th St, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50314 on the following dates between 8am and 5pm: 

If these dates do not work for you, please contact Sarah Underwood, Volunteer Engagement Manager, to arrange a time to drop off your donations to United Way of Central Iowa. Contact Sarah Underwood at sarah.underwood@unitedwaydm.org or 515-246-2504.

Everybody Wins! Iowa is a reading and mentoring organization dedicated to getting kids excited about reading! Power Read is a weekly meeting between a student and an adult mentor who reads, models reading, and shares excitement about books. We also help build home libraries by giving each student books to take home.

You can get involved by sponsoring a student! Go to Everybody Wins! Iowa Ways to Give for more information.

We are now recruiting volunteers in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties to help collect survey responses and success stories. This information helps HIRTA educate the public and funders on the benefits of public transit. We also are looking for volunteers who would like to help with some office assistance, such as helping with mailing educational material to the community. 

To become survey and success story collector HIRTA helper, we will work with your schedule to find a time you can ride the HIRTA bus and record riders' responses to questions while they ride. 

We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their personal vehicles.

Trips are based on your availability and comfort level. If you are only available certain days of the week or have a changing schedule, we will work with your schedule. Do you only want to provide transportation in your town? We have community members who could use your help! Are you willing to drive to Des Moines? We have community members who could use your help! Our biggest request from community members for volunteer drivers is trips from Indianola to the Des Moines metro for medical appointments.

- Mileage Reimbursement

- Supplemental and liability insurance

- Annual Recognition Ceremony

- Flexible volunteer schedule

-Improving lives in central Iowa

- Meeting new people

Simply create a profile on this website and HIRTA Helps staff will be in touch to schedule an orientation! If you aren't sure what you would be interested in doing yet, that's okay as well! During orientation, we will go over all the opportunities available to you.

Join Matthew 25 at Five Seasons Lights 2025! As a nonprofit partner for this year's event, we are looking for volunteers to staff the event, share information about our mission, and collect donations on behalf of Matthew 25 the evening of Sunday, December 14th. This is a wonderful chance to connect with families, share the work we do, and build awareness of our mission and programs!

Shifts are available in 1-2 hour increments between 4:30-9pm. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please contact volunteer@matthew-25.org.

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 performance, and may be done solo or in a small group.

Volunteers can enjoy a delicious meal in appreciation for their service.

Looking for someone to assist in picking up our Pantry items from St. Stephen's, Mondays at 9:00 am. Fridays we need our bread/milk/butter picked up from Hy-Vee (Locust) anytime between 9am-12:30pm. If you are able to help with just one day or the other, it would still be greatly appreciated. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 40lb and have the ability to bend, push and pull. If you are able to pass our MVR, we provide the van. 

We need assistance in the pick up, loading and unloading of the pantry items. This is an ongoing need. 

Come in and join us as we serve a warm meal to our girls. Girls Inc. provides a meal to each girl Monday- Friday. 

This season, you can make a difference by participating in our winter gear drive. Donate your gently used or new coats and help our girls stay warm. 

Join in on the heart of what we do. Monday through Friday, Girls Inc. provides programming in areas like healthy cooking, literacy, and STEM. Come be a part of something bigger! 

About P4K's Goal Buddy Program: Goal Buddies help 5th and 6th grade students achieve reading, life skills, and attendance benchmarks through goal setting: a powerful thinking process that turns ideas into realities, and dreams into bright futures.

What Goal Buddies Do: Twice a month, Goal Buddies present P4K curriculum to two classrooms, with the assistance of the teachers. Topics include: career options, colleges, goal setting, healthy relationships, and school attendance.

Time Commitment: 1 hour (30mins for each classroom), twice a month on Wednesdays, 1:45 - 2:50 pm.

Join us in making the Parade of Lights magical and safe by setting up and taking down barricades along the route. Light up the night with us while keeping everyone safe.

Greet our vendors with a smile and help them find their spots in the morning. You'll be the go-to person to ensure everyone's set up and ready to go.

After a successful show, lend a hand with cleanup. You'll be helping us pack up and leave the space as neat as we found it.

Help transform our venue by setting up tables and chairs the night before the big show. Your effort will make the morning run smoothly for all our vendors.

Help build a unique Little Free Library at Bluff Strokes Art Center!

*MUST HAVE CARPENTRY EXPERIENCE*

Little Free Library book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds; for more information, click the link below to learn more

Little Free Library Website

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties publishes a monthly Volunteer Express with new, urgent, one-time, short-term, and event volunteer opportunities in the community. 

We hope you take a look, sample a volunteer opportunity and GET INVOLVED!

Use this link to review the Volunteer Express Newsletter!!

Volunteers are needed nightly to assist with a variety of duties such as counting cars, helping with campground traffic, scanning and selling tickets, handing out brochures and candy canes, monitoring the exit and assisting with the flow of traffic outside the campground.

All proceeds from Holiday Lights at the Lake benefit The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

Great for individuals and group volunteers!! 

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

Volunteers will have the opporunity to make bird nest boxes for zoo birds with our Avian Supervisor. Nest boxes are crucial for the welfare of zoo birds.

Link to SignUp: https://signup.com/go/vwLnixU

DISCOVER the WILD Days at the Zoo! The purpose of these days is to connect the Zoo guest with the Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priority animals, conservation organizations, AZA, and how to TAKE ACTION for the natural world around them.   These days are planned and coordinated by the Zoo's Education Team. Activities are simple, interactive and can be learned the day of the event.  

Shifts are from 9:45 - 12:00 & 11:45 - 2:00.

Volunteers ages 9 and up are welcomed.

** Volunteers under the age of 13 MUST have an adult chaperone signed up with them. 

2025 DISCOVER the WILD Days

December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

2026 DISCOVER the WILD Days
January 18 - Coral
February 7 - Big Cats
March 18 - Frogs
April 12 - Cranes
May 16 - Rhinos
June 21 - Giraffes
July 15 - Iowa
August 19 - Cassowary
September 19 - Red Pandas
October 11 - Lemurs
November 14 - Turtles
December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

SIGN UP using this link: https://signup.com/go/mvXkzPu

Join us in spreading holiday cheer by volunteering at our Christmas Toy Shop!

We need dedicated volunteers to help sort and inventory Christmas gifts currently being purchased and donated to The Salvation Army's annual Toyland and Adopt-A-Family programs. Your support will ensure families can easily select toys for their children at a later distribution event.

Qualifications:

Group Participation:

Registration Requirements:

Location: 2525 Dodge Street 

What to Expect:

Sign up HERE.

Join us at the iconic Red Kettles by reserving  your Bell Ringing shifts at https://www.registertoring.com/

HOLIDAY GIVING

The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to the community, and your gift to Oakridge Neighborhood can make a lasting impact on families and individuals. Here's how you can make a difference:

GIFT CARDS & CASH DONATIONS

Donations of cash or gift cards to Walmart,Hy-Vee, Dollar General, etc. provide vital assistance for families to use for food, clothing, and essentials.

SHOES & WINTER GEAR

Give the gift of warmth this season with new shoes, sweatshirts, coats, underwear, and socks for the children and families at Oakridge. All sizes welcome from youth to adults. 

HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS & PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Please help our low-income families have a brighter holiday season by donating household products, personal care items, diapers, and blankets.

Before the race, help us set up barricades and cones. A perfect role for fans of festive events!

After the race, help us wrap things up by removing barricades and cones. A perfect role if you want to see the event from start to finish!

Cheer on runners and point them in the right direction out on the course. Your energy will keep them motivated and on track.

Be the friendly face that greets our runners! Help with handing out race packets and managing day-of sign-ups so everyone is ready to run.

Our day-to-day meals are delivered through an amazing partnership with Horizon's Meals on Wheels.  However, holiday meals are not covered through that partnership.  We love to ask the community for assistance to provide a nice meal to both staff and patients at the Access Center for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  

We’re looking for two awesome bikers to help guide the way for our Reindeer Run 5K on Saturday, November 29th!

Help spread the "thanks" this Thanksgiving: we need drivers to deliver meals to older adults in the Cedar Rapids Metro area on Thanksgiving Day.

Here is the link to sign up:   Holidog Bazaar Setup Helper

We could use some help setting up for our largest fundraiser of the year: Holidog Bazaar 2025!

Volunteers are needed during the day on Friday, December 5th.  We start at around 8am and if we have enough helpers are usually done by 3-4pm or earlier!

Some shifts start at our shelter loading up all the goods, merchandise and raffle baskets (please don't carry them by the plastic bag wrapped around them!)

Some shifts start at the event venue (near NewBo)  moving tables and chairs getting everything set up and ready.

Some shifts involve setting out merch making sure it looks "pretty" (and not sloppy/throw together) and pricing items).

Lots to do and we could use the help if you're free during the daytime!

Thanks in advance!

p.s. We do have a few pack up shifts still for AFTER our actual event on Saturday Dec 6th concluded (same link)

In Pella, community and caring go hand in hand. WesleyLife Hospice invites you to share that spirit by giving the gift of time and presence to neighbors who need it most.

Why Volunteer?
Hospice care is about dignity, comfort, and connection. Your simple acts—listening to stories, sharing a walk, playing a game, or offering a warm smile—can bring peace and joy during life’s final chapter.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Flexible Scheduling:
Whether you can give an hour a month or a few hours each week, we’ll work with your schedule.

Serving Marion County and Beyond:
We care for families in Pella and surrounding communities, where strong traditions and neighborly values make every connection meaningful. Many of our WesleyLife Hospice clients are at the Cottages in Pella, but we also serve clients wherever they call home. We also serve the greater Central Iowa area including Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Warren counties. WesleyLife Hospice is proudly owned and operated in Iowa. 

Hear from Lindsey, a WesleyLife volunteer:
"Being a volunteer for WesleyLife Hospice means the world to me. I’ve been through hospice with family members, and now I can make the experience better for others. The best part is being there for someone who might not have anyone and letting them know they’re not alone."

Ready to make a difference in your community?
Contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515-229-7366, or fill out our online application today! 

If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Assist DOGS FOREVER's Shelter Facility Lead with various Shelter Projects. 

Help with one or more projects ( see examples below)

You can pick which one(s)!

Choose dates and times that are convenient for you.

Work alone or with another volunteer.

To get the ball rolling, simply visit the GET INVOLVED tab on our website (dogsforever.org) and fill out a volunteer questionnaire.  You will be contacted by a Volunteer Coordinator.

Warm weather projects

Cold weather projects

One-time projects

Periodic projects

Write a monthly letter to a student and receive a letter back!  Pen Pals are matched with the same student (5th grader) throughout the school year.  

West Des Moines Human Services is seeking volunteers for its Anytime Food Program which distributes donated and rescued food items.  This opportunity is available weekdays from 7:45 am to 9:00 am at West Des Moines Human Services; currently, we need a volunteer on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.  Volunteers help with food set-up, organization and distribution of the food items.  Distribution takes place outside, rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week.  Some lifting involved (up to 25 lbs). Please note, we are not able to accomodate those in need of court-ordered community service hours.  Prior to volunteering, you must make an appointment to visit our office for an interview/tour and to complete volunteer forms.  A background check is also required prior to volunteering.  Please call 515-222-3663 for additional information or email HSvolunteer@wdm.iowa.gov. 

The DMARC Food Pantry at West Des Moines Human Services is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, rotate inventory, package personal care items, assist with food rescue, and unload donations. Lifting or moving of up to 50 lbs is required. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Monday through Friday. In general, shifts are two to three hours, but this is flexible. Please note, this position is open to volunteers who can help on an ongoing basis by committing to a regular weekly shift. The food pantry is located in the Valley Junction neighborhood of West Des Moines.  Please call 515-222-3663 for additional information or email: HSvolunteer@wdm.iowa.gov. 

We will be serving a free, warm dinner to go, for families and our community, to ensure everyone can enjoy a Christmas meal. Dinners can be picked up on Christmas Day from Noon-5 PM at Kitchen Spaces, 1139 24th St, Des Moines.

We're requesting donations of canned goods, paper products, meat, and bottles of water. We're also accepting hygiene products and toys, or cash donations. Please drop off donations by Friday, December 19th. Contact ayde4you@gmail.com or 515-216-4224 for more information or to volunteer. 

This winter, share the warmth by adopting families in need of winter gear. Gather coats for the household to make sure everyone - from the smallest tot to Mom and Dad - stay toasty as Iowa cools.

If you are interested in adopting an individual or a family, or you want to learn more information, please contact us. 

Phone: 515-512-5252

Email: info@embarciowa.org

Support local youth and young women this winter by donating essential cold-weather items. We’re accepting new and gently used coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens in sizes ranging from infant to adult.

Drop Details

Can't volunteer? You can still make a difference!

Support the Young Women's Resource Center's participants by donating NEW baby essentials.

You can also shop from our Target Registry. 

Drop Details

The Young Women’s Resource Center offers in-school and after-school groups where students can connect, learn, and grow in a safe and supportive space. Many of our participants face food insecurity, and snacks make a real difference in helping them stay nourished and focused. We’re collecting individually packaged grab-and-go snacks for our groups.

Suggested snack items include:

·        Uncrustables

·        Granola or Fruit Bars

·        Cheese Sticks

·        Beef Jerky

·        Applesauce Pouches or Cups

·        Juice Boxes

·        Chips

·        Crackers

·        Cookies

We’re preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, a beloved tradition where our students and their families come together to sing, laugh, and celebrate the holiday season together. 

This special event not only celebrates the holiday season but also gives us the opportunity to make sure every one of our 90 students—from 6 weeks to 5-year-olds—feels the magic of the holidays. Many of our families face financial challenges, and we want to ensure that no child is left out of the celebration. Our goal is simple: to provide each student with at least one meaningful holiday gift, regardless of their family's circumstances.

We are asking for help with gift wrapping close to 90 gifts this holiday season. Your generosity will directly bring smiles and excitement to our students during their winter concert. Please consider joining us for a afternoon of gift wrapping!

Meals play a critical role in supporting our participants who are facing food insecurity. You can either prepare a homemade meal or arrange for a meal to be delivered or catered. This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups! Please note that we do not have on-site kitchen facilities for meal preparation. If you choose to prepare meals at home, we do require a brief Food Safety training, which can be completed online from the comfort of your home.

Family style meals for 20-25 people should include a main dish, two sides, and a gallon of milk. Dessert is optional. Meals can be dropped off in re-heatable containers such as a foil tray or crockpot.

If you’re interested in volunteering with YWRC, please complete a volunteer application online at https://ywrc.org/volunteer-application/ or contact Feleecia, Community Outreach Manager, at (515) 244-4901 or at fwatkins@ywrc.org for more information.

Can't volunteer? You can still make a difference!

Support local youth and young women by hosting a donation drive for essential items from our wish list.

Most needed items:

If you’re interested in hosting a donation drive contact Feleecia, Community Outreach Manager, at (515) 244-4901 or at fwatkins@ywrc.org for more information.

As a Childcare Volunteer, you’ll provide our Young Mom’s children with a safe space to play while their mom is learning parenting skills, financial literacy, what to expect in pregnancy and more. We currently have openings for childcare volunteers on two evenings: every Monday from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. and some Tuesdays. Scheduling is flexible, a long-term commitment is preferred. An interview, background check, and childcare-focused orientation are required for this volunteer role.

If you’re interested in volunteering with YWRC, please complete a volunteer application online at https://ywrc.org/volunteer-application/ or contact Feleecia, Community Outreach Manager, at (515) 244-4901 or at fwatkins@ywrc.org for more information.

Food drives of all sizes make a difference. Your food drive can be traditional or virtual. Every pound of food we distribute goes to Iowa children, families, seniors and veterans struggling with hunger. Here’s how to get started and host a successful food drive to support a Hunger Free Holiday Season:

Host a Virtual Food Drive: Hunger-Free Holidays Virtual Food Drive 2025 - Campaign

Give and Learn More at www.hungerfreeholidays.org

Join Food Bank of Iowa and KCCI Channel 8 on Giving Tuesday (December 2nd) for our annual Hunger Free Holidays Telethon to kick-off our year-end campaign. Gifts made on December 2nd will be MATCHED up to $100,000 thanks to our friends at F&G. Our Hunger-Free Holidays Campaign continues through the month of December. Impact will be DOUBLE, thanks to our friends at Corteva for matching donations up to $100,000. 

Happy Holidays! 

This season is all about giving, and together, we can bring comfort and joy to those who need it most. 

Join our Holiday Donation Drive by contributing items for families in our community. Your generosity helps ensure everyone can share in the warmth of the season. 

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. We proudly serve all 99 counties in Iowa through our programs in Early Childhood, Services for People with Disabilities, Mental Health, Immigrant and Refugee Services, and Foster Care and Adoption. 

We would love your support during this joyous time! Please drop off donations at LSI’s office, 3200 University Avenue, Des Moines. 

Our clients’ biggest needs include: 

Hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant, hand and body soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products

Cleaning products: laundry detergent, trash bags, cleaning wipes, dish soap, sponges, toilet cleaner, paper towels

Home items: quilts for twin XL, full, or queen beds

Baby care: diapers (all sizes), baby wipes

School supplies: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons, English language learning books

Other: Walmart or gas station gift cards

Thank you for helping LSI share the spirit of the season with Iowa families!

Food Distributions at our Pantries and Sorting donated food in our warehouse are opportunities in which you can participate! Check out the possibilities on the volunteer tab of our website at www.riverbendfoodbank.org.

T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below). 

Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf

WesleyLife Hospice is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to give the gift of time and presence to individuals in Central Iowa. Our patients needs this more than ever. Volunteers support patients and families in a variety of ways. Finding common interests through conversation, listening to cherished memories, holding a hand, playing a game, or taking a stroll are all things you could do to brighten someone's day. By providing this extra companionship at the end stage of life, volunteers can touch the hearts of our patients and even change their life - or your own!

Volunteer areas include:

We will work with your schedule! As little as an hour a month or several hours a week, we can help you give back in a way that works for you.

We care for clients and families in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Warren counties.

Hear from one of our volunteers about what it means to volunteer with WesleyLife Hospice: "Being a volunteer for WesleyLife Hospice means the world to me. I have personally been through hospice with multiple family members, and being a volunteer for hospice now means I can make the experience pleasing for others. To know you are helping someone and comforting them makes me feel very happy to be a volunteer. The best part of being a volunteer is being there for someone who might not have anyone, and letting them know they are not alone. The connections I have made through volunteering are some that I will cherish and be thankful for." - Lindsey

Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366. You may also fill out our volunteer application online! Click here to sign up! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with WesleyLife Hospice! 

Calling all cooks!   Our Casserole Club is a fun opportunity to support the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House by preparing casseroles to freeze and serve at a later date.  Groups are responsible for buying groceries for the casserole of their choosing, preparing the casserole, and cleaning up after the cooking.    Feel free to share a special family recipe or create something new!

We generally ask that you make enough for 65 people.  (3-4 9" x 11" pans is usually about right).   We'll provide all utensils, pots & pans, and the aluminum pans with lids for freezing.

Interested?   Visit our website to view available dates and sign up: Meal Opportunities Signup form

Questions?  Contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@rmhc-eiwi.org!

We need at least one person each Saturday to work at the Roosevelt Community Center Computer Lab/Lending Library from 9:55 am-2:10 pm. We will officially open our lab on Monday, October 27th so we need someone to fill in starting Saturday November 1st!

Position Summary: The Roosevelt Community Center Computer Lab/Lending Library Attendant plays an important role in maintaining a welcoming, organized, and accessible environment for patrons utilizing the lab’s educational and media resources. This position supports equitable access to books, media, and technology for individuals who may have limited opportunities elsewhere. Attendants serve as the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring smooth operations, respectful engagement, and accurate recordkeeping throughout each shift.

The Coralvile Community Food Pantry provides weekly food assistance to more than 2,300 Coralville residents. The food pantry is actively searching for skilled professionals or students eager to gain valuable experience serving on one of the following committees:

Your expertise will help strengthen our organization, allowing us to augment the care and services we provide for those in need.

If interested, please contact John Boller Executive Director at john@coralvillefoodpantry.org

Many families and individuals in our community struggle daily to secure enough food to eat and they often have to overcome additional barriers such as transportation and housing. The Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP) works to address this issue by offering weekly food deliveries to anyone in Coralville or Tiffin who needs it. Volunteer drivers will pick up pre-packaged groceries, up to 5 per route and deliver them around Coralville and Tiffin for a no-contact, front door delivery.  Routes take no longer than an hour to complete.  Deliveries can be done at any moment in time between Tuesday and Saturday from 9:30 - 7 PM.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Check out our volunteer landing page and fill out your application today!

At the Coralville Community Food Pantry, we appreciate all donations, particularly:

*Are you a gardener? We will gladly accept your excess fruits and veggies!

Food donations can be dropped off at the pantry during any of the below times:

For large donations, please e-mail us at john@coralvillefoodpantry.org for assistance in receiving your generous donations.

Kindly greet individuals at the front desk as they arrive to their art class, sort art supplies, answer the phone, etc. As well as assisting the instructor in setting up the workshop 15 minutes before and assisting with light cleanup 15 after.

We ask that you complete a brief orientation prior to registering to volunteer. Email us at director@bluffstrokes.org to schedule your orientation.

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in 17 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office located in Greenfield. General duties include filing, sorting, and making informational packets.

Call Jennifer Shelley, Volunteer Care Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or jshelley@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in 17 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office located in Greenfield. General duties include filing, sorting, and making informational packets.

Call Jennifer Shelley, Volunteer Care Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or jshelley@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in 17 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office located in Greenfield. General duties include filing, sorting, and making informational packets.

Call Jennifer Shelley, Volunteer Care Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or jshelley@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Spread Holiday Cheer to Cancer Patients and Families this Season!

Join us in making the holidays a little brighter for cancer patients and their loved ones. Below are a few meaningful ways you, your family, friends, or colleagues can give back and make a real difference this season.

If you’re interested in participating, please reach out to confirm details and coordinate dates and times. Thank you for helping share hope and comfort this holiday season!

✨ Ways to Give Back:

Host a Warmth & Comfort Drive
Collect cozy blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for cancer patients traveling to treatments this winter.

Gift Cards for Good
Gather gas, grocery, and restaurant gift cards to help patients and families with transportation and meals during treatment.

Hope Lodge Supply Drive
Support guests staying at the Hope Lodge in Iowa City—individuals and families who must travel far from home for cancer treatment.

Suggested Donation Items:
Community Pantry Items

Kodiak single-serve oatmeal cups

Clif protein bars

Gluten-free single-serve snacks

Canned chicken or tuna

Single-serve rice bowls or packets

Gift Cards

Grocery store gift cards

Gas station gift cards

Paper Products

Bowls, plates, paper towels, tissues, etc.

PARTICIPATE AS A SALES COORDINATOR

Engage in saving lives from cancer by selling potted mum plants within your company/organization, neighborhood, family and friends. There are five great products to promote, a 4 inch potted mum ($12), a 6 inch potted mum ($20), a Gift of Hope mum ($25) or Cancer Care Package ($25) to be delivered cancer patients at Des Moines area cancer centers and a Gift of Gratitude mum ($25) to be delivered to healthcare workers to be delivered to cancer patients at Des Moines area hospitals. We will provide you with all the materials you need in order to be a successful sales coordinator!

We are recruiting sales coordinators to help us promote the campaign and collect orders both in person and online in late July/early August, turn in your orders and then deliver the 4 and 6 inch potted mums to those who purchased towards the end of August (2026 dates are tbd).  We will take care of delivering the Gift of Hope and Gift of Gratitude mums to the local cancer centers for you and those who purchased them.

If you are interested in this opportunity or to hear about other ways to get involved with the American Cancer Society, please respond today!

Purchase grocery store coupons for clients served across our program areas to alleviate the growing burden of food insecurity. Gift cards will be distributed at the Catholic Charities Food Pantry and through the Community Resource Coordination Program, which serves a broad range of clients. 

Gift cards can be purchased as a virtual or physical gift card. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to: 

Catholic Charities 

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Fareway: https://www.fareway.com/

HyVee: https://www.hy-vee.com/aisles-online/search?search=gift+card

Aldi: giftcards can bepurchased in person.

Recipient email for gift card purchases: charities@catholichcharitiesdm.org  

Purchase gift cards for clothing and other essential household items to help out clients prepare for job interviews, upcoming life events, or moving into more permanent housing. Gift cards will be distributed across our program areas in Central Iowa. 

Gift cards can be purchased virtually or in-person. Physical gift cards can be dropped off or mailed to:

Catholic Charities

attn: Rebecca Kannegiesser

601 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA 50309

Stores to purchase from: 

Kohls: e-gift cards

JCPennys: e-gift cards

WalMart: e-gift cards

Target: e-gift cards

Recipient email: charities@catholiccharitiesdm.org

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Firefly sends out a monthly mailing to everyone newly eligible for Medicaid insurance coverage.  These mailings need to be prepared and stuffed, so some folks with quick fingers and agile wrists would be the perfect fit to get those envelopes ready to mail.  When those we serve receive their mailing, they are filled with resources to connect them to supports they need, as well as information on ensuring their family has a medical and dental home.  These supports help keep families healthy and out of the costly hospital and ER.

MICAH House Wishlist

Help make the holidays brighter for families at our shelter!

We're collecting gifts for children (ages 0-18) and parents through December 12th.

What we're collecting: Holiday gifts for kids and parents in our care When: Now through December 12th

Where to donate: MICAH House East garage door, Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Your generosity helps ensure that families experiencing difficult times can still experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Every gift makes a difference!

Become a Volunteer Medical Screener with the American Red Cross

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The American Red Cross is seeking compassionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Volunteer Medical Screeners in Dubuque county, Iowa.

In this vital role, you'll help ensure the safety of blood donors and recipients by conducting health screenings and supporting donor eligibility assessments at local blood drives. No prior medical experience is required—just a commitment to helping others and a willingness to learn!

Why Volunteer?

Requirements:

Join a mission-driven team and help save lives—one screening at a time.

Volunteer with the Des Moines Art Center for Entirely Kids Day: Together.

The Art Center is hosting our bi-annual Entirely Kids Day Saturday, November 29, 11 am – 3 pm and we would love your help!

Volunteers are needed for a variety of supportive roles including art project assistants, snack station maintenance, and greeters to hand out programs and to help orient and direct guests in the museum, shifts are 10:30 am – 1 pm and 1– 3:30 pm.

Helping the community connect with art and one another is what we are all about at the Des Moines Art Center and our team of engaged and enthusiastic volunteers are vital in making this work happen, join the team today.

Please reach out to Mia Buch with questions or to sign up mbuch@desmoinesartcenter.org.

We get a lot of foot traffic in our office and are working to create and supply a free, take what you need essentials bin for people in need. 

We are looking for donations of the following items:

Donations can be brought to our office at 1618 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 

Thank you!!

Tutoring volunteers support former refugees as their develop their English language and conversation skills, study for their U.S. Citizenship Exam, or work to improve their job skills. Meetings take place at times that work for both student and tutor. Tutoring sessions can take place at LSI's office on University Ave or virtually. Training and support provided - education experience is a plus, but not required.

Key responsibilities

Time commitment

Description:

Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization.

 Key Responsibilities

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Description:

This leadership position is responsible for supporting coordination between the Red Cross and VA Health Care Facilities in the local area.

Responsibilities

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

Ensure military families' needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Responsibilities

Support the Red Cross mission
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
• Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
• Support the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service
• Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans
• Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Time Commitment

Flexible, with a scheduled commitment.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

The Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) is a front-line leader of the Nursing Network who partners with the local Regional Volunteer Services Officer (RVSO) to recruit health professional volunteers per regional needs. The RNL provides guidance on nursing and health matters and helps build the health professional network in the region. RNLs promote volunteer engagement and satisfaction across the business lines and work to achieve the Volunteer Services Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross National Nursing Network is comprised of all Red Cross nurses. Nursing Network leaders recruit and support nurses and other health professionals across all business lines to implement strategic goals of the American Red Cross as articulated in the Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross is divided into geographic divisions, regions and chapters for service delivery. Each division has a Division Nurse Leader (DNL) appointed by the Chief Nurse and the Director of the Nursing Network. DNLs appoint Associate Division Nurse Leaders (ADNLs) to support RNLs and to assist them according to the division's unique needs.

Responsibilities

* Proactively support and guide Red Cross units in volunteer recruitment, reception, retention, and recognition to build health professional capacity across all business lines and at all levels of the organization in support of organizational and regional priorities. Assist units in volunteer recruitment to reflect community demographics.

* Act as a resource for nursing and health in the region across all business lines, working collaboratively with Nursing Network leaders and others to achieve the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Establish a good working relationship with key leaders at the regional level (e.g., Emergency Services Director, CEO, nurse/health leaders in other business lines).

* Establish relationships with community partners (nurses and non-nurses) and maintain updated roster

* Coordinate meetings for regional nurses and other health professionals, engaging colleagues and partners as appropriate in support of the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Regularly communicate nursing and health-related successes (e.g., awards, media coverage, projects) to other Nursing Network leaders and through other communication venues

* Ensure that nurse volunteers enter their nurse-specific information in Volunteer Connection and submit all volunteer hours

* Submit all RNL hours in Volunteer Connection on at least a monthly basis and maintain an updated Volunteer Connection profile

* Complete quarterly metrics and annual Nursing & Health Leaders Diversity Survey

* Recruit and support Nursing Network Engagement Specialists as needed.

RNLs should recruit for and mentor their own replacements in consultation with RVSOs and DNLs.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

The American Red Cross provides 40% of the blood supply to the country. The Biomedical volunteers are a critical element to carrying out our mission, their experience and onboard is vital to volunteer growth.
The Onboarding Lead will manage a Biomedical Volunteer Workforce Engagement team who initiate a relationship with new volunteers to the department. The team engages with the volunteer by providing assignments matching their motivation and interests, while filling Biomedical open positions and meeting service delivery demands. The Onboarding Lead will ensure that all candidates are interviewed, placed in a position, receive department overview, and are introduced to their supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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Shelter Service Associate: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: willing to learn a broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service. Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs. The ability to learn how to effectively communicate Red Cross mission and activities in a manner that is both attractive and realistic.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

The Youth Engagement Lead serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with the regional Volunteer.

Services team, specifically the Engagement Specialist, to support National Youth Strategy goals and objectives to educate and engage youth in all aspects of the Red Cross mission.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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Blood Donor Ambassador: Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. 

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Blood Transportation Specialist: Take the driver’s seat and volunteer as a Blood Transportation Specialist, delivering lifesaving blood this summer. Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. We need you to commit to 2-4 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*

Description:

Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.

Age Requirement: Minimum age of 10

Dress Code: Closed-toed shoes are required; no exceptions. Dress comfortably. Gloves will be provided.

Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers

For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond. 

* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*

Since 2005, the City and its many partners have invested time and significant resources in helping shape a socially and culturally vibrant community by increasing access to actively participate in arts and cultural experiences. In addition to municipal and organizational leadership, Dubuque provides many opportunities for local residents to engage in shaping and growing the strong arts and cultural community that exists here today.   

The Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs offers recurring competitive grant programs, including the Operating Support for Arts and Culture Nonprofits and Support for Special Projects in Arts and Culture. Additionally, when available, unique one-time regranting opportunities such as the GARE Regranting to Empower BIPOC Creativity and Culture and National Endowment for the Arts Local Arts Agency Subgranting are offered.

Available opportunities and service periods for grant reviewers are anticipated as follows:

What it means to be a Virtual Grant Reviewer

As a grant reviewer, you’ll provide guidance to the Arts and Culture Affairs Advisory Commission in helping to ensure that funds are directed to organizations and programs that are driving the cultivation of diverse and accessible arts and culture opportunities in the community. 

Volunteer grant reviewers will participate in the following:

Reviewer insights provide important perspectives and evaluations regarding each application’s strengths, challenges, and community impact. No previous grant experience is necessary. Staff with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs provides support on how to navigate the online grants system, instruction on grant evaluation and feedback process, and scoring tools.

The time commitment varies depending on the number of applications assigned for review per cycle. However, volunteers can expect an anticipated time investment of at least the following:

What it takes to be a Virtual Grant Reviewer

No previous grant reviewing or grant writing experience is necessary. Staff with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs provide support in navigating the online grant management system, instruction on the grant evaluation and feedback process, and scoring tools.

For consideration, applicants do not need to reside in Dubuque but must:

Why you should sign up to be a Virtual Grant Reviewer

Becoming a volunteer grant reviewer is a great way to:

Interested in serving your community and empowering Dubuque’s arts and culture sector? Complete this short form, and we’ll be in touch. 

Please contact Bonnie Spurling, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, at bspurlin@cityofdubuque.org with any questions.

The Winter Games Competition is scheduled at Sundown Mountain Resort on Monday & Tuesday, January 12th & 13th from 9:00am-3:00pm. We are in need of volunteers to help in several different areas, including Cross Country Ski, Alpine Ski & Snowshoeing. We would love to assist you with getting involved! Our volunteers support our athletes by staging, timing, and handing out awards.  We do have opportunities inside & outside each day.

ReStore volunteers help with all the daily tasks of running the store. Tasks will include unloading donations, assisting with small projects, cleaning, re-merchandising products, and organizing the different departments within the store.  We also need volunteers willing to ride in our truck along with staff to pick up donated items within the Iowa City and Coralville areas. If you enjoy small projects and interacting with others while helping a great cause, the ReStore is the perfect opportunity for you!

Shift Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday every week

To register to volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Calendar

Volunteers will help construction staff through the entire home building process including framing, painting, trim work, cabinet installation, energy efficiency upgrades, and more. No prior skills or knowledge are necessary! We train you and give you all the tools you need to accomplish the tasks for each shift. Learn new construction skills, make new memories, meet new friends, and help give back to the community!

Age Restrictions: All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. All volunteers under 18 must have a liability waiver filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Minor volunteers also have slight restrictions regarding the jobs they can help with. If you are under 18, it is best to contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

Shift Schedule: Thursday through Saturday every week

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-5:00pm

Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers' workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: willing to learn a broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service. Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs. The ability to learn how to effectively communicate Red Cross mission and activities in a manner that is both attractive and realistic.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization.

 Key Responsibilities

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Ensure military families' needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Responsibilities

Support the Red Cross mission
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
• Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
• Support the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service
• Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans
• Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Time Commitment

Flexible, with a scheduled commitment.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

The Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) is a front-line leader of the Nursing Network who partners with the local Regional Volunteer Services Officer (RVSO) to recruit health professional volunteers per regional needs. The RNL provides guidance on nursing and health matters and helps build the health professional network in the region. RNLs promote volunteer engagement and satisfaction across the business lines and work to achieve the Volunteer Services Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross National Nursing Network is comprised of all Red Cross nurses. Nursing Network leaders recruit and support nurses and other health professionals across all business lines to implement strategic goals of the American Red Cross as articulated in the Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross is divided into geographic divisions, regions and chapters for service delivery. Each division has a Division Nurse Leader (DNL) appointed by the Chief Nurse and the Director of the Nursing Network. DNLs appoint Associate Division Nurse Leaders (ADNLs) to support RNLs and to assist them according to the division's unique needs.

Responsibilities

* Proactively support and guide Red Cross units in volunteer recruitment, reception, retention, and recognition to build health professional capacity across all business lines and at all levels of the organization in support of organizational and regional priorities. Assist units in volunteer recruitment to reflect community demographics.

* Act as a resource for nursing and health in the region across all business lines, working collaboratively with Nursing Network leaders and others to achieve the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Establish a good working relationship with key leaders at the regional level (e.g., Emergency Services Director, CEO, nurse/health leaders in other business lines).

* Establish relationships with community partners (nurses and non-nurses) and maintain updated roster

* Coordinate meetings for regional nurses and other health professionals, engaging colleagues and partners as appropriate in support of the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Regularly communicate nursing and health-related successes (e.g., awards, media coverage, projects) to other Nursing Network leaders and through other communication venues

* Ensure that nurse volunteers enter their nurse-specific information in Volunteer Connection and submit all volunteer hours

* Submit all RNL hours in Volunteer Connection on at least a monthly basis and maintain an updated Volunteer Connection profile

* Complete quarterly metrics and annual Nursing & Health Leaders Diversity Survey

* Recruit and support Nursing Network Engagement Specialists as needed.

RNLs should recruit for and mentor their own replacements in consultation with RVSOs and DNLs.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!