Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

As a local maternity home, Mary's Inn seeks compassionate, faith-filled women and high school/college-aged young women as babysitters for a couple of hours (or less) in the evenings and for one hour on Sundays so moms can attend life-skills programming and bible study.  Do you love children? Are you searching for purpose in your life?  Is God calling you to help those less fortunate?  If so, then this is the ministry for you!  Help us help young mothers who chose life.

You can make a difference in the life of a homebound senior in your community! Delivering “more than just a meal,” your visit will provide healthy nutrition, a safety check, a friendly smile, and the support for these individuals to remain in their homes.

Our volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers deliver over 100 meals each weekday all across the Iowa City area. Delivery drivers pick up meals between 10:30 and 11:00 am and then each delivery route takes approximately one hour.

Our routes are both family-friendly and business-friendly. Deliver one day a week, once a month – you can choose your own schedule! We can also adjust routes to meet your work schedule.

Drivers must have a current driver’s license, be able to drive their own vehicle, and must provide proof of auto insurance. Volunteers must also complete a background check prior to delivering meals. Youth are welcome to accompany an adult driver on deliveries!

Please contact jocovolunteers@horizonsfamily.org or call 319-375-3161 if you are interested!

Join us in delivering “more than just a meal.” As a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, you’ll provide nutritious food, a friendly visit, a safety check—and the reassurance that someone cares. Your time helps seniors remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Our dedicated volunteers deliver more than 1,000 meals each weekday across the metro area. Drivers pick up meals around 10:45 a.m. from various pick-up sites, and each route takes about one hour to complete.

Flexible Opportunities:
Our routes are both family-friendly and business-friendly. You can deliver once a week, once a month, or as your schedule allows—we’ll work with you to find a fit that works best.

Volunteer Requirements:

A current driver’s license

Your own vehicle and proof of auto insurance

Completion of a background check prior to delivering

Youth are welcome to accompany an adult driver!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, contact us at volunteer@horizonsfamily.org or call 319-398-3943 to learn more.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

2001 Pinefield St. is looking for volunteers to help lay mulch and help with general yard work. This will include tasks such as raking leaves, picking up sticks, ect. 

2013 Pinefield St. is looking for volunteers to help lay mulch and help with general yard work. This will include tasks such as raking leaves, picking up sticks, and cleaning/clearing flowerbeds. 

1520 Magnolia St. is looking for volunteers to help cleaning/clearing flowerbeds as well as caulking around the outside of the home. 

2008 Pinefield St. is looking for volunteers to help lay mulch and help with general yard work. Further details TBD.

On about 2.5 miles on the trail. Volunteers will be help to pick up trash and branches along the trail. 

We will be finishing any beds that need to be completed this morning. We also will be inventorying equipment, tools and cleaning our shop. This event will take place outside, regardless of weather conditions so please be prepared to get dirty and dress for the weather!

Volunteers are needed to help at Mark Twain Overlook. Volunteers will help to clean up the park area and remove any trash and debris from the park. 

Volunteers are needed to help at Week Park. Volunteers will help to clean up the park and remove any trash and debris from the zoo garden hillside.

1816 Duncan St. is looking for volunteers to help with general yard work, raking, and laying fertilizer. 

Clark House needs help in our front courtyard for spring planting and sprucing up: weeding, removing dead leaves/weeds/plants, and possibly light pruning. Some of our tenants who help take care of the courtyard throughout the spring/summer will be out to assist them and provide direction as well.

Musserville Church is looking for volunteers to do trimming, maybe painting the lines on the parking lot, and mulching, and possibly, if you have a crew that is up for it, putting new tile on the bathroom floors.

The Muscatine YMCA is looking for volunteers to clean up the public trails that go around their property. 

Looking for volunteers to help pick up trash as well as weed flowerbeds and mulch around trees. 

Looking for volunteers to help pick up trash around the park.

Needing volunteers to help with cleaning out gutters, general clean up around the house (pulling weeds, planting some flowers, putting mulch down, sweeping gravel off of the driveway to the parking spaces, picking up sticks off of the driveway, bundling branches).

Needing volunteers to help with yard work. This will include things such as picking up trash, leaves, sticks, and anything else they might have. 

Thank you for your interest in preparing dinner(s) for the families staying at New Directions Shelter. 

Dinners are primarily needed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Dates Dinners Are Currently Needed:

April

May

This opportunity involves preparing (or buying) and donating a well-balanced, child-friendly dinner. The meal needs to feed up to 20 people (mostly children). Food needs to be dropped off by 4:00 - 4:30 pm on the designated day. Meals are just dropped off; there is no serving involved. We do have the ability to heat/re-heat as needed. Drinks and/or desserts are not required but are appreciated.​More information will be provided to you after sign up, or contact Melanie Wright if you have any questions.

Office Phone 515-244-9748 | Email: melanie@familiesforward.org

About Families Forward:  Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.​

Looking for ways to get involved in community theatre without having to be on stage? Join us at The Grand Opera House as an usher and/or behind the concessions stand! All community members are welcome to participate in either of these roles, regardless of how much (or how little) theatre experience you may have. 

When volunteering in either of these capacities, you'll receive  some exclusive perks! You will be invited to watch performances free of charge. On top of this, you'll also receive reduced prices on items from our concessions stand.

These opportunities are a great way to connect with the community. Under the leadership of experienced staff members, you'll be playing an important role in providing our patrons a Grand experience.

To learn more about volunteering at The Grand in these capacities or to sign up for a shift, please visit the Usher and Concessions page of our website HERE.

For assistance in signing up for a volunteer shift or further information on these opportunities, please contact Zaebian Machande (Patron & Volunteer Services Manager) via email, phone, or the Volunteer DBQ inbox.

Assist neighbors as they shop through the food pantry. Volunteers receive training in civil rights and food safety.

Join us for a relaxed evening of food, music, and community in support of DBQ Pride. This Burger Night is a fundraiser for our upcoming 2026 Dubuque Pride Festival! 

We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, serving food, interacting with people, and cleaning up. 

Hospice Volunteers perform many important duties. Whether providing companionship to a patient, bereavement support, administrative/office work or Veteran-to-Veteran — volunteers play a vital role that enables Heartland Hospice to meet the needs of our patients, their families and the community.

Our volunteers are essential to providing the level of care and support that patients and their families expect from hospice care helping to make Heartland Hospice one of the leading hospice providers in the region.

Volunteers lend an ear to the patient when they express themselves. Oftentimes their presence alone brings comfort and support. Hospice volunteers also enjoy spending time with the patient, and participating in some of their favorite pastimes, like playing chess, cards, or watching TV.

Whether you volunteer in one of our local offices or provide companionship to our patients, you'll be part of a valuable team that helps families navigate a difficult time. We are also looking for pet therapy owners who can share their pets with our patients.

For more information about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Heartland Hospice at (563) 359-3540, and ask for Scott the volunteer coordinator.

Hospice Volunteers perform many important duties. Whether providing companionship to a patient, bereavement support, administrative/office work or Veteran-to-Veteran — volunteers play a vital role that enables Heartland Hospice to meet the needs of our patients, their families and the community.

Our volunteers are essential to providing the level of care and support that patients and their families expect from hospice care helping to make Heartland Hospice one of the leading hospice providers in the region.

Volunteers lend an ear to the patient when they express themselves. Oftentimes their presence alone brings comfort and support. Hospice volunteers also enjoy spending time with the patient, and participating in some of their favorite pastimes, like playing chess, cards, or watching TV.

Whether you volunteer in one of our local offices or provide companionship to our patients, you'll be part of a valuable team that helps families navigate a difficult time. We are also looking for pet therapy owners who can share their pets with our patients.

For more information about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Heartland Hospice at (563) 359-3540 and ask for Scott, the volunteer coordinator.

The North End Neighborhood Association is hosting a Family Fun Day on April 19! Parents, kids, and the whole family is invited to enjoy a day full of laughter and fun activities. There will be games, crafts, BINGO, and snacks. 

This Lenten season, TIM’s CLUBe is launching a simple project with meaningful impact. We’re asking our residents to collect and donate their redeemable cans and bottles throughout the season. It’s a small, consistent way to practice discipline, work together, and give back.

We’re also inviting our community to join us. As you collect your redeemable cans and bottles during Lent, consider setting them aside for TIM’s CLUBe.

At the end of the season, we’ll schedule pickups to collect donations. If you’d like to participate, email us at timsclubedsm@gmail.com to let us know you’re joining in, and we’ll reach out after Easter to coordinate a pickup time. We are also looking for donations during this Lenten season.

Small acts, done together, can make a big difference.

What is mentorship?

Mentorship is a supportive relationship between an experienced or more knowledgeable individual who offers guidance and support to a less experienced or less knowledgeable individual.

Benefits of mentorship

As a Mentee:

As a Mentor:

Why is mentorship part of the program?

Mentoring, at its core, guarantees individuals that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Ultimately, mentoring connects an individual to personal growth and development, as well as social and economic opportunity. 

Expectations

The mentorship experience starts with virtual meetings while the mentee is incarcerated.  Once the mentee releases to the community, the Circle of Support (2-4 volunteers) will decide if they want to continue meeting virtually or switch to in-person meetings.  This process will be supported by Seventh District - Iowa Department of Corrections staff to help navigate the transition. Mentors may decide to continue the mentorship relationship with more than one mentee but no more two mentees at one time.

As a mentor, you will be assisting participants in creating a “positive philosophy towards life.” You must help your mentees broaden their horizons. Frequently, what your mentees know of life comes only from past experiences in the communities where they grew up. The influences of peer groups make your commitment and caring essential.

What is the Circle of Support? 

How does Circle Mentoring Work? 

Mentor Expectations

Every mentor is expected to abide by the following policies: 

Mentor Code of Ethics 

The Mentor Code of Ethics states that you will:  

Now is the time to make a difference in our community! Join your friends and neighbors to clean up and better our community and planet. A variety of events are held throughout the year—let's make an impact on our land and waterways this year!

Volunteer opportunities are planned and posted by our community partners and the quantity varies depending on the time of year. This posting is about the overall opportunity, but more information about the specific events and registration can be found on our website.

To view and register for upcoming events, visit https://xstreamcleanup.org/upcoming-events

Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/xstreamcleanup to see posts when new opportunities are added. 

Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Opportunity
Serve Those Who Served
At WesleyLife Hospice, we believe that those who have worn the uniform share a bond unlike any other. Our Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteers honor that connection by offering presence, understanding, and support to hospice clients who are fellow veterans.
Why Veteran Volunteers Are So Important
Veterans often feel most comfortable sharing their stories, memories, and experiences—especially those from their time in service—with someone who has walked a similar path. Your presence can bring peace, validation, and deep connection during a profoundly meaningful chapter of life.
Support as a Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer
As a veteran volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
Companionship & Conversation
Spend time talking, reminiscing, or simply sitting together in quiet companionship with hospice clients who served their country.
Respite for Caregivers
Offer short periods of relief for family caregivers so they can rest, run errands, or take a needed break—knowing their loved one is with someone who understands military life.
Veteran Pinning Ceremonies
Play a key role in our We Honor Veterans program by participating in or assisting with our veteran pinning ceremonies. These ceremonies recognize and honor a veteran’s service, creating a moment of gratitude and dignity for the veteran and their family.
Many volunteers consider these ceremonies one of the most profoundly moving parts of their service.
About Our We Honor Veterans Program
WesleyLife Hospice is proud to participate in We Honor Veterans, a national initiative that focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and veteran-centered care.
As part of this program, our veteran volunteers help ensure that every hospice veteran receives:

The honor and recognition they deserve
Opportunities to share their military journey
Specialized emotional support
A meaningful, personalized veteran pinning ceremony
Your shared military background enhances this work in a way no one else can.
Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Life
Whether you’re available once a month or weekly, we’ll work with your schedule. Even small amounts of time can have a lasting impact.
Where We Serve
WesleyLife Hospice provides care in Pella and surrounding communities, including Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, and Warren counties. Many clients are located at the Cottages in Pella, but we meet veterans wherever they call home.
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 Serve Your Fellow Veterans?
Your military experience can bring comfort, companionship, and honor to veterans in their final chapter of life.
Contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator

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, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, 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! 

Pi515's Career Accelerator Program is a 9-week program for high school students designed to explore diverse career fields, engage with industry speakers, and build digital literacy and interpersonal skills. The "Upskill Yourself" curriculum develops essential career readiness skills, and students who complete the program have the opportunity to earn 2 free DMACC credits. Participants will create a professional resumé, write a cover letter, and practice effective interview strategies through mock interviews and guided feedback.

Class is held from 3:45-5:00p downtown at the Pi515 Office (710 Ninth St, Des Moines, IA 50392) on Mondays and Wednesdays from March 25-May 20. We are looking for industry volunteers to share their expertise on the following topics:

**We are in especial need of volunteers to conduct mock interviews on Wednesday, May 13th.

Volunteers will be serving and cleaning up after the meal

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in the heart of Dubuque, Iowa. Over 100 films from around the world are screened during this event!

JDIFF is looking for volunteers to help with pre-festival prep, box office, venue host, evening events, drivers, post-festival closing, and other activities. 

Please use this link to find out more about volunteer opportunities and sign up to receive email updates at https://julienfilmfest.com/volunteer

Training and information sessions will be announced for JDIFF 2026 soon. To be added to our email list, please email us at jdiffvol1@gmail.com.

If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up. If there aren't enough slots for your group, please email us and we will take care of getting you on the schedule.

We are looking for detail-oriented volunteers to help our team keep important records up to date. Accurate data is essential to our work — it helps us track the generosity of our in-kind donors, recognize community support, and report on volunteer impact across our programs. As a Data Entry Volunteer, you will play a quiet but vital role in making sure that information is organized, current, and accessible to staff.

What You'll Do

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a data expert — just someone who is comfortable with computers and takes care with details. Specifically, we're looking for volunteers who have:

Training on our specific systems will be provided — no prior database experience required.

Why It Matters

When donor and volunteer data is accurate and up to date, our team can focus more time on the families we serve. Your work directly supports our ability to acknowledge community generosity, track program capacity, and make the case for continued support. It's behind-the-scenes work with very real front-line impact.

Ready to Help? 

Contact Missy Reams at by email at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404.

About Families Forward

Families Forward is a Des Moines-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and building community resilience. Through our four programs — Bidwell Pantry, New Directions Shelter, Child Development Center, and The Home Connection — we serve Central Iowa families navigating food insecurity, housing instability, and early childhood needs. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Volunteer with Monsoon at the Global Neighbors Multicultural Food Pantry on Thursdays from 10:30a-2:30p, located in the former Polk County Northside Pantry building at 3010 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313. This pantry offers culturally familiar foods that help Central Iowa families feel at home while getting the support they need.

Volunteer duties range from registering new guests, assisting shoppers with grocery items, restocking shelves, and cleaning/organizing area(s), among other assignments.

The purpose of our mentoring program is to increase student belonging. Meeting with community mentors helps students feel connected and empowered.

We match mentors to elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade. As a mentor, you would meet with one assigned student once each week at school during the day for 30-45 minutes. Most often, this occurs during lunch/recess time (between 11:00-1:00). Mentors chat with students while they eat lunch and then go to a different area of the school to play board games. Mentors are expected to connect with the students personably and get to know the kids. This is not a time for academic tutoring, but rather a time for students to connect with caring, responsible adults. Games and materials will be provided. We expect mentors to dress appropriately for a school setting, to be punctual, and to communicate with us if they will be gone.

We welcome community volunteers of all ages and life stages. There are no specific knowledge or skill requirements. The school district requires all mentors to complete a district volunteer form before beginning. This includes a background check.

Volunteers are needed to help stock the pantry on Tuesday nights, Thursday nights, and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways:

Volunteers should be 5 years of age or older to volunteer. Youth 12 years of age and younger should have an adult on site with them while volunteering. 

Note: Tuesday nights will be weekly again starting 10/14/25.

Questions: Contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404.

About Bidwell Pantry: At the Bidwell Pantry, we provide basic necessities to families in need. Serving up to 6,700 individuals per month, the Bidwell Pantry provides hope to families and helps them bridge the gap, so that they can spend their hard earned money on other necessities besides food and clothing.

About volunteering: A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help, including an overview about poverty in the Des Moines metro. We provide a unique cultural and economically diverse volunteer experience.

Information for First-time Volunteers: Click here for information about parking, how to check in when you arrive, and much more. 

About Families Forward: Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is looking for amazing volunteers to help make the 42nd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K a success on May 3, 2026!

This treasured community event brings together hundreds of participants for a 5K run/walk, Ronald’s Run for kids, prizes, a kid’s zone, treats, and so much more—and we couldn’t do it without incredible volunteers like YOU!

Whether you’re cheering on runners, helping at the kid’s zone, assisting with registration, or supporting event logistics, there’s a role for everyone. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and be part of something truly meaningful.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IA/IowaCity/RedShoeRunWalk

The MacNider Art Museum is looking for volunteers to help finish preparing appetizers for our Off the Clock event.  Recipes will be simple and may include: cutting fruits & vegetables, making charcuterie trays, cracker  trays, dips. 

Volunteers are asked to give 48 hours notice if need to cancel.

Help Monsoon prepare for our 3rd Annual Baby Gear Swap, a community mutual aid event where participants can freely give and take items for littles ages 0–5 years.

There are many ways to help:

- Leading Up (January-May): Clean, sort, and organize donations at storage unit in Valley Junction (WDM) 

- Day Before the Event (Friday, May 8): Unload and set up donations at Franklin Event Center (DSM)

After receiving your completed form, a Monsoon staff member will contact you via email to confirm your shifts and share additional details.  For more information or questions, please contact Violet Baccam at violet@monsooniowa.org or 515-664-0386.

The MacNider Art Museum is looking for volunteers to help prepare appetizers for our Off the Clock event. 

Recipes will be simple and may include: cutting fruits & vegetables, making charcuterie trays, cracker  trays, dips. 

Volunteers are asked to give 48 hours notice if need to cancel. 

In search of volunteers who have some experience in education and preferably some environmental knowledge but not required, to help with our on preserve field experience programs as support.  Volunteer will be asked to help set up for program before hand as well as help attendees with simple tasks and provide educator with support throughout program day.

Join us on the morning of June 13th to walk in the Juneteenth Parade! Parade begins on North 24th Street and we will walk along Lake and Sprague. Bring along your family and friends, everyone is welcome!

More details TBD.

We'll bring candy, swag and UWM/211 banners. That means we'll need you to pass out candy or help carry the banner. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk! Beforehand we will provide a t-shirt. We will know the exact line up the Wednesday before the event and will share the run down with volunteers that afternoon. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteer@uwmidlands.org 

Character Day is an attendance booster for the Zoo, taking place April 12 th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Guests
can enjoy all the normal zoo amenities, as well as interact with real life characters, creating pirate and princess
themed crafts, activities, and experiences with general admission. There will be a VIP ticket upgrade option for
guests. VIP guests will have access to exclusive activities and experiences. Characters that will be at the Zoo
include princesses, pirates, mystical creatures, and more.

Mascot Characters x4
Dress up in one of the six mascot costumes and have a blast meeting and taking pictures with guests!
Wanda The Wallaby Mascot x1
TBD Mascot x1
TBD Mascot x1

Mascot Character Guides x4
Volunteers are paired with a mascot to help guide them throughout the zoo, and help them take breaks
if needed

Ride Attendant x2
Located on the Holmes Foster Event Center Pad, volunteers will help maintain lines while children wait
to ride

VIP Slide attendant x 2
Located in the event center, volunteers will monitor the slide and direct only one kid on each slide at a
time

VIP Inflatable attendant x 2
Located in the event center, volunteers will monitor the bounce house and direct no more than five kids
at a time in the bounce house

VIP Greeter x2
Located in the event center, volunteer will greet VIP guests as they come in and hand out their SWAG
bag

Prize Table Attendant x1
Volunteer will be stationed at the prize table, and hand out a reward to children completing the treasure
hunt

General Admission Activity hub attendant x4
Located in the Large and Small Pavilions, volunteers will assist in crafts and activities and monitor the
pavilion. Restock items as needed

Volunteer Hours

Shift 1:  9:45 - 12:00

Shift 2: 11:45 - 2:00

Sign Up Link: https://signup.com/go/pKmNfNB

This event will focus heavily on the birds of Blank Park Zoo. Wine sampling will take place near or at different bird exhibits. There are several painting experiences guests can either purchase or participate in for free!


Greeter & Discovery Center Entrance– Stationed at the cabin in the lobby. Greet guests and pass out
complimentary wine glasses (while supplies last). Ensure any guests entering the DC do not have an
alcoholic beverage.  

Sampling Station Attendant – Provide 1 oz. samples of product requested. One sample per person.
Simple information about the wine will be provided. An infographic board about the bird near that exhibit
will also be at the sampling table.

Volunteer Time: 5:15 - 7:30

Volunteer Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/aLcMjUN

Join us in restoring Iowa’s woodland habitats and supporting the growth of native trees, grasses, and wildflowers!

Together with the Blank Park Zoo and Polk County Conservation, volunteers will help remove invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native woodlands. Invasive plants put significant pressure on our ecosystems, affecting both native plants and wildlife. By removing these species, you’ll help create space for Iowa plants and animals to thrive. As an added benefit, some of the plants removed, like honeysuckle, become a special treat for animals cared for at the Zoo.

This hands-on volunteer opportunity offers a fun and meaningful service-learning experience. You will learn how to identify native and invasive plant species, practice effective invasive removal techniques, and discover how your efforts directly support the health of local ecosystems at Fort Des Moines Park. Come lend a hand, learn something new, and be part of restoring the natural beauty of Iowa’s woodlands.

Date: May 9

Time: 9:00 - 11:00

Sign Up Link: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/78

Help your neighbors understand their Medicare options by becoming a SHIIP volunteer! Navigating health insurance can be confusing, but you can simplify the process by helping people make the best decisions for them. Become a volunteer in your local community by following the steps below.

1.) Review the position description and requirements

2.) Apply online by April 20th, 2026

3.) Attend a virtual training

4.) Volunteer in your local community this fall! Opportunities available in downtown Cedar Rapids and at the Jones County Volunteer Center in Anamosa.

Learn more here: https://shiip.iowa.gov/shiip-smp-seeking-new-volunteers

Join United Way of the Midlands as we inventory supplies for our upcoming Good on the Go projects. Volunteers will assist staff in inventorying supplies for upcoming kit builds in the community. These kit builds will benefit local nonprofit partners. 

Tasks include:

How to dress:

"Riders Club answering service.  Are you calling about a ride which has already been scheduled?"

Riders Club is the car someone no longer drives.

Riders and drivers can be active 24/7 which means there are times they cannot find each other.  Since the office is only open for scheduling from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday, we need someone to answer the phone outside office hours and on Holidays. You choose when you can answer phone calls.

Work from any location that has a phone to help drivers, riders and the office!  Our phone system allows us to forward phones to any number.  We can even adjust the call destination remotely!

Our Ride Management System (RCA RMS) gives you all the information to help others get back on track. 

You will need web access and a computer.  Printing out the master manifest allows you to be mobile without using the internet on your mobile phone.  A common evening involves 0 to 5 phone calls. 

Helpful skills include:

Help from home!  and make a huge difference in other people's lives.

Do you like people? Do you like to drive? If both of these are true, we might have an opportunity for you!

Riders Club is the car someone no longer drives. We help by coordinating volunteer drivers with those in need to provide a low cost transportation option in the Cedar Rapids area.

Rides are available 24-7 and the office is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Let us know when you are available and we will set up rides according to your availability!

Come drive with us!

Hop into the fun and help make this year's Community Easter Egg Hunt a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various activities, including laying eggs, set-up, clean up, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.  It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and create lasting memories for families. Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or the whole event, we’d love to have you join us for a day filled with joy and celebration. Sign up today to be part of the EGGcitement!!

This Volunteer opportunity will need to arrive early to help ensure all aspects of set up are complete. This will include minimal lifting and laying of the Easter eggs and other set up responsibilities.

Upon Arrival please check in at The Authentic Connection table on the upper level near the building.  

Hop into the fun and help make this year's Community Easter Egg Hunt a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various activities, including laying eggs, set-up, clean up, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.  It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and create lasting memories for families. Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or the whole event, we’d love to have you join us for a day filled with joy and celebration. Sign up today to be part of the EGGcitement!!

This Volunteer opportunity will need to arrive early to help ensure all aspects of set up are complete. This will include minimal lifting, ensuring the giveaways are distributed accordingly, and light clean up.

Upon Arrival please check in at The Authentic Connection table on the upper level near the building. 

Hop into the fun and help make this year's Community Easter Egg Hunt a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with face painting and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.  It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and create lasting memories for families. We’d love to have you join us for a day filled with joy, celebration, and community connection. 

Sign up today to be part of the EGGcitement!

This Volunteer opportunity is for painting faces of the children who wish to do so. All supplies are provided. Minimal set up & tear down will be necessary.

Upon arrival at Allison Henderson Park, please check in at The Authentic Connection table on the upper level near the building. Dress for the weather!  

Hop into the fun and help make this year's Community Easter Egg Hunt a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the bounce houses and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.  It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and create lasting memories for families. We’d love to have you join us for a day filled with joy, celebration, and community connection. 

Sign up today to be part of the EGGcitement!

This Volunteer opportunity is for keeping the bounce houses hopping and safe! Monitor capacity, shoes-off rules, and help kids play responsibly. 

Upon arrival at Allison Henderson Park, please check in at The Authentic Connection table on the upper level near the building. Dress for the weather!  

Assist individuals by showing them where to set up their tents on the lawns of McAleece Park. Assist individuals with community information as needed (will be an information tent set up on site for guidance).

This position will require people to traverse across the grass of McAleece Park, and on potential uneven grounds. There will be shade under pop up tents. 

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5 pm or Tuesday July 14 at Noon. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 10

Assist RAGBRAI riders by taking their photograph (with their provided camera) at the dip site; assist with holding items while pictures are taken. 

Dip site will be at the AY McDonald Park - Boat Ramp

Because of the slope of the boat ramp, wheelchairs are not recommended.

*Volunteers will get a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt, comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed. 

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

Assist those staying in the campgrounds with community information. Trolleys will be running specified routes to take individuals to the Historic Millwork District, Downtown Dubuque, Port of Dubuque, Casinos and more; provide shuttle time information (which will be provided), provide community information on your favorite places to visit, promote local businesses. 

This opportunity will be wheelchair accessible; tent to be placed on pavement area; may have to travel across some grass/uneven ground. There will be shade under pop up tents.

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5 pm or Tuesday July 14 at Noon. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park 

Registration Deadline: July 10

Assist at the main information booth to help riders get to where they need to go, answer questions, etc; assist in wiping down of tables and chairs under tents; assist with park clean up throughout shift, ensuring no garbage is outside of provided dumpsters; assist riders as needed.

Dip site will be at the AY McDonald Park - Boat Ramp

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

Terrain will be on pavement and grass.

*Volunteers will get a free RABGRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt, comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

Assist riders get to where they need to go to get to their shuttles/vehicle pick up area, answer questions, etc; ensure no garbage is outside of the provided dumpsters; assist riders as needed, etc. 

Terrain will be on pavement and grass.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

*Volunteers will get a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt, comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

Assist vehicles using long term parking (former Dubuque Pack Site on 16th Street) with getting their cars unloaded at McAleece Park for camping or charter load in,  moved to long term parking, placed into parking spot at long term parking; provide shuttle information to get from long term parking to campgrounds or to their hotels. 

This opportunity may require traveling across some grass/uneven ground in grass parking lots.

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed!

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5 pm or Tuesday July 14 at Noon. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration Deadline: July 10

Serve as first welcome to the community! Assist riders get to where they need to go, answer questions they may have. Be a community cheerleader!

There will be a tent and the terrain will be on pavement and grass.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

*Volunteers will get a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt, comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

Pick up garbage or any items left behind in campgrounds and parking lot areas.

This opportunity may require traveling across some grass/uneven ground in grass parking lots.

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

No minimum age requirement, however under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

Team registration is recommended

All cleaning materials needed will be supplied. 

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5 pm or Tuesday July 14 at Noon. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration Deadline: July 10

Assist vehicles with organized parking in the former Dubuque PACK lot; assist vehicles with parking in designated lots along Kerper Blvd; assist all vehicles with getting out of lots as needed; provide community information as needed (restaurants, gas, etc.)

Terrain will be on pavement and grass.

*Volunteers will get a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt, comfortable shoes, short/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

Registering as a team is highly encouraged.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

Stationed along the floodwall between AY McDonald Park and 16th Street, the Welcome Team will congratulate riders after they dip, help with any directions they might need, and provide input on things to see and do in Dubuque and more. You will be serving as a community cheerleader!

This opportunity may require traveling across some grass/uneven ground in grass parking lots.

No minimum age requirement, however under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration Deadline: July 17

Volunteers will be at lots we have been granted to use along Kerper Blvd to help monitor who is coming in and out of the space. 

This opportunity may require traveling across some grass/uneven ground in grass parking lots.

No minimum age requirement, however under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Attire: Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration Deadline: July 17

Pick up garbage or any items left behind in all designated parking lot areas (such as A.Y. McDonald Park, Former Dubuque Pack lot, Flood Wall, etc.)

This opportunity may require traveling across some grass/uneven ground in grass parking lots.

No minimum age requirement, however under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

Registering as a team is recommended. 

*All volunteers will receive a free RAGBRAI t-shirt*

Volunteers must wear their provided RAGBRAI shirt; comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants, no ripped jeans.

All supplies needed will be supplied. 

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration Deadline: July 17

Help Iowa strengthen youth volunteer engagement statewide—gain experience in community partnership development, volunteer coordination, and youth-focused programming.

As a Youth Volunteer Engagement VISTA, you will support a statewide initiative to help nonprofits and community partners build volunteer and service-learning programs that empower young people to serve and lead. Your work will ensure that all youth have meaningful opportunities to engage in service, helping them develop skills and join programs that set them up for success. You’ll collaborate with Volunteer Iowa, Iowa HHS programs, nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, colleges, and youth stakeholders to expand volunteer opportunities, strengthen recognition efforts, and elevate youth voice across Iowa. This is a chance to make a lasting impact while building skills in community engagement, program development, and cross‑sector collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Timeframe: 1 Year Full Time Position (35-40 hours/5 Days a Week)

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 Years Old  

Accepting Applications From:  03/04/2026 To 08/01/2026

Benefits of Serving:

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits:

*For details about VISTA healthcare benefits, visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Volunteer Agrees To:

More about the position at this link.

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Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Every pound of food you rescue is a meal for a family in need.

When grocery stores have surplus food, you help make sure it never goes to waste — and never goes far. As a Food Rescue Volunteer, you'll pick up donations from local retailers and bring them directly to the Bidwell Pantry, where families in our community are counting on what you carry through the door.

This is a great fit for someone who wants a consistent, active role with a tangible impact they can see every single week.

What you'll do: Meet at the Bidwell Pantry, then head out with a staff member or fellow volunteer to nearby grocery stores and retailers. You'll help load donated food into the vehicle, return to the pantry to unload and properly store items, and keep a quick record of what was collected. You're back at the pantry and done by 10:00 AM — a great way to make a real difference before your day gets started.

When we need you: Fridays, 8:00–10:00 AM

Choose one day per week that works consistently with your schedule. Regular volunteers are especially valuable — stores get to know you, and the relationships you build make the work even smoother over time.

What you bring:

Why it matters: The Bidwell Pantry serves around 130 families every single day who are experiencing food insecurity in Des Moines. Food rescue pickups are one of the most direct ways volunteers keep the shelves stocked and the pantry running. You're not just helping out — you're part of the supply chain that makes it work.

Questions: Contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404 or by text at 515-346-8895.

About volunteering: A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help, including an overview about poverty in the Des Moines metro. We provide a unique cultural and economically diverse volunteer experience.

Information for First-time Volunteers: Click here for information about parking, how to check in when you arrive, and much more. 

About Families Forward: Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.

Join us for the 4th Annual She Unites Pickleball Tournament — a women-only morning of pickleball, community, and a little friendly competition, all in support of She Unites.

We are looking for court spectators to help ensure this event goes smoothly.  Spectators will be in charge of watching the game on their court and reporting the final score upon its completion.  Participants will be responsible for keeping track of the game score, spectators are only responsible for reporting the end score.

Join us for the 4th Annual She Unites Pickleball Tournament — a women-only morning of pickleball, community, and a little friendly competition, all in support of She Unites.

We are looking for court spectators to help ensure this event goes smoothly.  Spectators will be in charge of watching the game on their court and reporting the final score upon its completion.  Participants will be responsible for keeping track of the game score, spectators are only responsible for reporting the end score.

At TIM’s CLUBe, we believe lives are transformed through faith, community, and support. Our volunteers play a vital role in walking alongside residents as they rebuild their lives. We’ve created 12 volunteer teams so people can use their gifts in meaningful ways—from mentoring and prayer to events, hospitality, and hands-on projects. Whether you have a few hours a month or want to serve regularly, there is a place for you to make a difference. Visit our online Volunteer page for opportunity descriptions and the volunteer form. 

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support our organization during weekday hours. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks throughout the building, including welcoming and greeting members of the public as they arrive to donate items, organizing and sorting donations, and preparing them for display so veterans can easily access them. Additional help is also needed with general cleaning and upkeep to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we greatly appreciate any time you are able to contribute within those hours.

Join us this growing season at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm! We are looking for dedicated volunteer gardeners to help out this season with various tasks such as landscaping, planting and harvesting produce, trash collection, beautification, and general maintenance of the farm space.

The Cultivate Hope Urban Farm is Iowa's first urban farm, built on land where houses had been demolished after the flood of 2008, and provides 10,000+ lbs of produce annually to the surrounding community. The farm also serves as a valuable space for community building and youth education.

Key Tasks and Activities:

Age Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

For questions or to sign up, visit matthew-25.org/volunteer.

Our food pantry & clothing closet is available to anyone who comes - there are no income restrictions or requirements. Families can get a 3 day supply of food, personal care, diapers, produce, milk, meat, & eggs each month. They can also get 5 items of clothing per household member each month as well. They can also come everyday we’re open for our Anytime items which encompasses items like bread, prepared food, or extra/seasonal produce.

We need volunteers to safely, respectfully, and efficiently run our pantry and clothing closet. Many of these opportunities are during our pantry operating hours, but there are needs outside of pantry hours as well, including food rescue opportunities, truck inventory unloading, and pantry restocking. 

Much more information is found on our Volunteer page, or you can email our pantry manager, Carissa at carissa@johnstonpartnership.org

We need help with setting up the Dupaco Main Space for the Celebrate Africa Event

JUMP is a school-based community mentoring program that serves Johnston students in grades 6-12. Mentors act as positive role models who listen and help set goals, while reinforcing basic skills, attitudes and other life lessons. Currently, we have over 100 community members paired with current Johnston students.  We are always in need of more community mentors.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to come and give 1 hour each week of the school year to a JCSD student to be a positive role model, a listening ear, and a guiding presence. Apply today by filling out the JUMP application 

If you have additional questions, please email our mentor recruitment coordinator, Karen at karen@johnstonpartnership.org

Come out and help Celebrate Africa and serve the community. We need help with sign in processes, Serving Food, clean up, etc.

Please join us for the MFC's Easter Egg Hunt! There will be games, activities, free haircuts, free food, and music! Volunteers are needed to help set up, clean up, supervise the games and activities, Hand out food tickets, serve food, etc. 

ElevateHER Network, Inc. is seeking passionate women mentors who are committed to empowering the next generation of girls. Our mentors play a vital role in helping girls ages 6–18 build confidence, develop leadership skills, and explore their potential in a safe and supportive environment.

Mentors will support girls through mentorship circles, leadership development activities, and empowerment workshops designed to strengthen identity, self-confidence, and future aspirations.

Mentor responsibilities include:
• Meeting with your mentee bi-weekly to build a supportive relationship
• Participating in the Monthly ElevateHER Mentor Circle for training, community, and program updates
• Supporting leadership activities and group discussions
• Serving as a positive role model for girls in our community

This is more than volunteering, it is an opportunity to shape futures, inspire confidence, and uplift the next generation of leaders.

Women who are patient, supportive, and passionate about youth empowerment are encouraged to apply.

Looking for a way to get involved in theatre that doesn't require being on stage? Join us at The Grand Opera House as a Backstage Crew Volunteer! We have lots of different areas that community members can make significant contributions to our productions from behind the scenes. You can contribute to set construction/painting, costume construction, creating props, and more! 

To learn more about getting involved as a Backstage Crew Member at The Grand, please contact Zaebian Machande (Patron & Volunteer Services Manager) via email, phone, or the Volunteer DBQ inbox.

Take the stage as an actor at The Grand Opera House, the oldest surviving community theatre in the Dubuque area! Our seasons include several plays and musicals that are performed entirely by community members. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for performers of all ages to participate in our productions.

Auditions are hosted periodically throughout the season, typically 5 to 7 weeks prior to a show's opening. Performance experience is not a requirement to participate on stage at The Grand. Anyone in the community is welcome to audition for our shows!

Upcoming Audition Opportunities: 

Mamma Mia

April 25 @ 1:00pm, April 26 @ 6:00pm, April 27 @ 6:00pm.

Open to youth and adult actors. (Youth actors need to be entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2026 to be considered for casting.)

The SpongeBob Musical 

May 30 @ 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm, May 31 @ 2:00pm-7:00pm

Open to students currently in 2nd-12th grades. (All eligible children who audition will be cast in this production!)

To learn more about the audition process for productions at The Grand, please visit the Auditions page of our website HERE.

To learn more about performing at The Grand, please contact Zaebian Machande (Patron & Volunteer Services Manager) via email, phone, or the Volunteer DBQ inbox.

CORE Volunteer

Committed to Ongoing Regular Engagement Volunteers

Thank you for supporting Habitat Omaha with the gift of your time. With a goal of building or renovating more than 50 homes in 2025, it's going to take a lot more than swinging hammers to get it done. 

We need volunteers like you, who are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help us support the mission. 

Thank you for helping us make the dream of decent, affordable housing a reality for all our neighbors in Omaha.

WHAT IS A CORE VOLUNTEER:
CORE Volunteers are Committed to Ongoing Regular Engagement! Essentially, they are an extension of our staff!

VOLUNTEER POSITION OVERVIEW:

Greet and meet family partners, volunteers, staff, and other visitors at the main entrance and help direct them where they need to go. Also help with some light admin work as needed.

TASKS

•    Greet Visitors
•    Answer and direct phone calls
•    Sort mail

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

•    Friendly
•    Comfortable learning a multiline phone system.
•    Flexible
•    Multi-Tasking

AVAILABLE DAY(S)    

Monday, Wednesdays & Thursdays

AVAILABLE TIME FRAME(S)

12 PM to 1 PM

TIME COMMITMENT:
three (3) days per week

This is a volunteer position at Habitat for Humanity Omaha

BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

Specialized Volunteer

Thank you for supporting Habitat Omaha with the gift of your time. With a goal of building or renovating more than 50 homes in 2026, it's going to take a lot more than swinging hammers to get it done. 

We need volunteers like you, who are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help us support the mission. 

Thank you for helping us make the dream of decent, affordable housing a reality for all our neighbors in Omaha.

WHAT IS A SPECIALIZED VOLUNTEER:
A specialized volunteer is an individual who donates their time and service to an organization while using advanced skills, professional expertise, or technical training that goes beyond general volunteer duties. Essentially, they are an extension of our staff!

VOLUNTEER POSITION OVERVIEW:

TASKS

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE / PROGRAM ACCESS

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

AVAILABLE DAY(S)    

Monday to Friday

AVAILABLE TIME FRAME(S)

8 AM to 5 PM

TIME COMMITMENT:
4 to 8 hours per day / 2 to 3 days per week

This is a volunteer position at Habitat for Humanity Omaha

BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

Join us every Monday from 4-6pm at the Feed Iowa First Shop.  Feed Iowa First manages 9 fields across Cedar Rapids plus 11 acres on the Wanatee Farm. Tasks on Monday nights will vary according to season.  During the summer duties include washing and prepping vegetables to go out for community distribution, working in our raised beds, harvesting, washing bins, and getting everything in order for the week!  We have tasks for those who cannot lift too, and seated activities!

Details:

We are looking for a volunteer to keep our tillers, weed eaters, augers, and mowers in good working condition during the season and fix equipment as needed. 

Feed Iowa First will pay for all parts and can provide a workspace. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and projects can be arranged to fit within your schedule.

If interested, please contact Jeff at jeff@feediowa1st.com 

If you're looking for group volunteer opportunities, we have plenty of work at our Wanatee farm. We can host upwards of 10-20 people and opportunities include but are not limited to:

For further inquiries or questions, reach out to outreach@feediowa1st.com! Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and clothing equipped for farming is recommended. Conditions will most likely be on the warmer side while in the fields. 

Planting will take place on the southeast corner of the College of Public Health Building.

How to Participate:

Planting days are scheduled as follows, however, they may be adjusted if planting is completed earlier than expected or due to inclement weather.

Volunteers Needed to Serve as Guardians for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Mid-Step Services, Inc. is a Not For Profit dedicated to providing residential, vocational, educational, and recreational services to people with intellectual disabilities to help them reach their highest potential.  We are seeking volunteers that would be willing to serve as Guardians for some of the individuals we serve.  A Guardian is a court appointed substitute decision maker for a protected person: individuals who are incapable of making decisions about issues like medical care, residential placement, and other important personal matters.  Family members, friends, or other supporting individuals typically serve in this role; however, some of the individuals we serve do not have friends or family that are willing or capable of assisting them as their Guardian.  We’re looking for caring community members to help.

As a Guardian, a volunteer would be expected to get to know the protected person, understand their needs or problems, and seek information relevant to making informed decisions on their behalf.  Once a year, the Guardian is required to provide the Court with a status report on their protected person.  Serving as a protected person’s Guardian does not impose financial responsibility for the protected person or make the Guardian liable for the actions of the protected person. 

All protected persons needing Guardians are currently residing with and receiving services from Mid-Step Services.  MSS staff are available to assist with questions and guidance for volunteers both before and after appointment as a Guardian.

For more information on volunteering to be a Guardian or to be matched with an individual needing decision-making assistance, please visit: https://www.midstepservices.com/volunteer-today-2/.

Make Iowa more welcoming this summer—gain experience in research and program design while helping improve refugee services statewide.

As a Refugee Services Summer VISTA, you’ll conduct interviews, gather data, and map service pathways to identify gaps and recommend improvements. This role offers hands-on experience in evaluation and community engagement—ideal for students or graduates interested in social work, public policy, or international development. Apply now to make a difference and improve your professional skills.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: Des Moines

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Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Launch your career in public service this summer—gain hands-on experience helping Iowans access essential benefits while learning the inner workings of state programs and building skills that employers value.

Join Iowa HHS this summer as part of a team dedicated to helping Iowans access essential economic supports. As a VISTA Summer Associate, you will assist with eligibility processes and provide customer service to help individuals and families get the benefits they need, while also contributing to system improvements that make these processes clearer and more efficient. This unique role blends direct service with capacity-building, giving you hands-on experience in public assistance delivery, policy application, and process design—skills that translate to careers in human services, public administration, and program management.

Length of Commitment: 10 weeks (June 1 – early August)
Total Hours: Full-time summer associate term
Scheduling: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Worksite: River Place Office (Hybrid options may be available)

Start a new adventure! Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with an older adult whose social network has decreased due to reduced mobility, the relocation of family and friends, or shrinking peer group. You will be matched with an older adult with similar interests, to meet one hour a week (or more) on a day and time mutually agreed upon.  Talk Hawkeye sports, bake cookies, share family photos, or simply chat about current events. 

Volunteers will apply with Aging Services, pass background checks, and go through a brief training on volunteer policy and procedure.

Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency - join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!

Aging Services Home Repair & Accessibility Program volunteers use basic skills and tools to fix minor problems in an older adult's home. Projects can range from installing safety rails or fixing a dripping faucet to screwing in light bulbs and washing curtains. Aging Services staff will contact volunteers in advance to see if a project may be of interest to them. Volunteers are welcome to accept or decline the project when it is proposed to them. Your handy work will help a senior to continue to live independently in their own home. There's no place like home!

Volunteers must fill out an application, pass background checks, and must own some basic tools to participate. We will need you to be able to make simple repairs around the home of a client, adhere to the scope of work, and work with Aging Services staff to arrange for the purchase of minor supply needs (which you will be reimbursed for).

Volunteers are fully trained and must be willing to complete background checks. Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency - join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!

Pathways in Iowa City, a program of Aging Services, is looking for an energetic person to help with small group activities.  The opportunity could involve leading a small card game in our library, helping our Activity Coordinator with arts and crafts, leading book club, gardening, etc.  This is a fun and exciting opportunity that will surely build relationships!

Pathways serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening.  Pathways has opportunities Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.  If you love meeting new people, spending time with amazing people, and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the awesome things happening at Pathways in Iowa City.

Volunteers are fully trained and complete background checks.

We are excited to talk to you about this opportunity!  Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency - join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!

Aging Services Home Repair & Accessibility Program volunteers use basic skills and tools to fix minor problems in an older adult's home. Projects can range from installing safety rails or fixing a dripping faucet to screwing in light bulbs and washing curtains. Aging Services staff will contact volunteers in advance to see if a project may be of interest to them. Volunteers are welcome to accept or decline the project when it is proposed to them. Your handy work will help a senior to continue to live independently in their own home.  There's no place like home!

Volunteers must fill out an application, pass background checks, and must own some basic tools to participate.  We will need you to be able to make simple repairs around the home of a client, adhere to the scope of work, and work with Aging Services staff to arrange for the purchase of minor supply needs (which you will be reimbursed for).

Volunteers are fully trained and must be willing to complete background checks.  Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency - join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!

Aging Services strives to keep older adults independent and active for as long as possible by providing a wide variety of programs and resources.

Aging Services provides volunteer-based transportation services free of charge to older adults in our community, so they are able to get to and from medical appointments and essential errands such as food banks and the pharmacy. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for helpful people who really want to make a difference in the lives of older adults living in our community! Volunteers give their time and are reimbursed mileage!

The Transportation Program runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Volunteers are notified a week in advance of potential driving opportunities, which the volunteer is able to accept or decline. We love working with your schedule and are very flexible!

Volunteers are fully trained and must be willing to complete background checks. Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency - join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!