Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

We’re looking for volunteers to join us as Community Educators to help educate and spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia in Iowa. A Community Educator is a public speaker who provides Alzheimer’s Association education programs in their community. We need people like you to help us connect with community partners to deliver presentations and ensure that people in your area have the support they deserve. Training provided.

Key Activities:

Training

A course is provided, which includes pre-work, orientation to the Association, observation of the program(s) presented, and the opportunity for structured practice with feedback. New presenters are observed and given constructive feedback. Based on the volunteers’ needs and the resources of the chapter, new presenters may also begin by co-presenting with a mentor. If a volunteer has not presented for an extended time, Chapter staff will assess if the volunteer should attend a refresher training to ensure curriculum familiarity.

Apply HERE

LaunchPAD is looking for specialized volunteers who are willing to use their skills in further development of our exhibits! Specialized volunteers can range from a seamstress to design costumes for our performing arts exhibit all the way to plumbers maintaining piping in the water table!

Want to learn how a certain exhibit works or just help with upkeep? LaunchPAD is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning and maintenance of existing exhibits and preparation for incoming exhibits.

LaunchPAD needs help on Thursday nights with our fun family night programming! Volunteers help setup activities, assist children as needed, and help clean up afterwards. Thursday night programs are 5:30-6:30 p.m.

LaunchPAD needs helpers during party/special events to assist with set up, tear down, and activities during the event. Volunteers can help in a wide range of ways from wiping down tables, sweeping, running an activity station, and more!

Play guitar? Juggle? Can you make fun origami? LaunchPAD is looking for individuals with fun and unique skills or knowledge that would like to put on a class or even a show for guests! Volunteers will be able to showcase and teach guests either in a classroom or if preferred throughout the museum.

Looking for a fun way to spend some summer hours with LaunchPAD? How about helping campers create fun experiments, do neat activities, and of course get to play with exhibits! Volunteers would work side by side with the educational crew helping campers through all of this and more! Our summer camps are held June – August 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm and range in a variety of themes!

Looking for some afterschool fun on Mondays? LaunchPAD is looking for energetic volunteers wanting to help our campers learn some new and exciting things! LaunchPAD’s themed camps are held on Mondays 3 times a month from 3-5 pm. Helpers will work with the education crew by keeping the campers engaged with the activities, games, and helping with clean up in-between!

Want to come play with our exhibits and have fun with guests? Come volunteer and engage with guests, help with crafts and other various activities, all while helping facilitate meaningful play-based learning. Playologist help keep our exhibits clean and tidy while interacting and engaging with guests’ experiences!

Help to answer phone at front desk and greet visitors in a pleasant manner as they enter the building.

Childcare volunteers care for children on Mondays while YPT parenting/prenatal groups take place. Volunteer will also assist in setup and takedown, light meal duties and participant assistance as needed.

Volunteer need is from 3pm on Mondays to 6/6:30 Pm. During childcare, the focus is to be attentive to their needs, to talk and play with them, and comfort them as needed. Childcare will take place when participants split to join their designated group and after while parents shop in the food pantry if desired. This part of volunteering is for about 1 hour. Set up takes place one hour prior to group starting. Volunteers will assist staff in getting necessary items for the group from the warehouse. These items include, but are not limited to, white boards, children’s mats for play, toys and activities, highchairs, and any other items not listed. Take down would require some light cleaning and putting items back in the warehouse. Other duties include opportunities to assist in the Advisory Board, some light one on one informational sharing with participants and opportunities to get involved in fundraising events.

Must be 18 or older with desire to work with young children and families. Knowledge of child development and experience working with children and teens is very helpful. The focus is to be attentive to their needs, to talk and play with them, and comfort them as needed. A background check will be required. An orientation will be provided.

The positive impact of an adult role model on student success is powerful – and this impact extends far beyond a student’s teachers and other school staff. Mentors from across our community build life-changing relationships with students to support their success in and out school.

What is the Student Mentoring Program?

Student mentoring in the Dubuque Community School District is defined as a one-to-one relationship between a youth and an adult that occurs over a prolonged period of time.

A mentor provides consistent support, guidance, and concrete help to a student who is in need of a positive role model. Students involved in the mentoring program may be going through a difficult and/or challenging situation, a period of life in which they need extra support, or they may simply need to have another significant adult present in their life.

The goal of student mentoring is to help students involved in the mentoring program to gain the skills and confidence to be responsible for their own futures.

To achieve this goal, mentors commit to mentoring a student:

People Helping People

Service Organization helping community needs.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.

The gift shop, which is operated by auxiliary volunteers, raises more than $10,000 each year to help enhance the care you receive at Buchanan County Health Center.

Popular items in the gift shop include:

Jewelry
Scarves
Cards
Plants
Decorative items
Seasonal gifts
Candy
Iowa, Iowa State and UNI merchandise
Personal care items like slippers, mouthwash and razors

Thank you for your interest in Oak View Independent Living for Active Seniors. Oak View provides a secure, condominium-type lifestyle where homeowners enjoy the spacious privacy of their own apartment without the hassle of traditional homeownership.

There’s Always Something Fun Going On at Oak View

Our philosophy is to enable residents to be as social or as private as they like. Most residents enjoy sharing meals and social outings but, of course, all participation is voluntary.

Long Term Care at BCHC has been renamed to Lexington Estate. Opening its doors in 1968 Lexington Estate at BCHC has provided compassionate and quality care to the aging population of Buchanan County for over forty-five years. Lexington Estate is a 39-bed certified nursing facility attached to the campus of BCHC; allowing for optimal medical attention when illnesses and emergencies arise.

The renaming of Long Term Care at BCHC establishes the enhanced commitment to providing excellent quality of life to residents and to ensure trust and comfort to residents and their families. “We chose to change Long Term Care’s name to Lexington Estate not only to give our facility an updated look, but also to connect to the community while instilling our commitment to excellence,” commented Angel Decker, Director of Long Term Care.

In addition to providing certified nursing care, Lexington Estate offers a variety of amenities and activities with the convenience of medical services on site. For more information about Lexington Estate at BCHC, or to schedule a tour, contact 319-332-0915. To learn more about BCHC and its services, visit www.bchealth.org or follow Buchanan County Health Center on Facebook.

We receive food donations from local businesses several times a week and need some volunteers who would be willing commit to a weekly pickup day. This would entail going to the store one morning a week to pickup the food donations, loading it into the vehicle, bringing it to our building, and unloading it onto shelves in our front lobby for clients. This occurs Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings between the hours of 8-9:30 am. This position could utilize one of our fleet vehicles but must have a clean background check, current driver’s license, and motor vehicle check. No heavy lifting required.

Time Commitment: 1 hour

Janitorial/ Housekeeping: We do not have a maintenance/janitor/housekeeper so we desperately need help with tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, windows, mowing, weed whacking, emptying trash, wiping down tables/chairs, cleaning bathrooms, etc. We’d love to have volunteers who are willing to help us keep our building clean in the midst of busy programs.

Time Commitment: 2+ hours

Organization Guru: We have a warehouse full of items that are used for programming, client services, have been donated, etc, and we need help getting it cleaned up and organized in a way that will maximize functionality. The warehouse is also used to store toys for distribution, red kettles for Christmas, emergency disaster relief, food/toiletries for our pantry, etc. Must be able to lift some heavy boxes.

Time Commitment: 2+ hours

Food Pantry Volunteer: Help a neighbor in need! Our food pantry is currently our biggest client service provided to the community. We offer a client choice pantry, which allows our clients to “shop” for the foods they like/need. We need help unloading boxes, stocking/organizing our food pantry, and helping clients shop for their food. This position does require some heavy lifting at times. This position can take place anytime Monday through Thursday from 8:30-2 pm. We would also love help starting a monthly cooking class teaching our clients how to fully utilize pantry ingredients in their own kitchens.

Time Commitment: 1+ hour

Baby Song Volunteer: Baby Song is our fun, weekly music class for littles ages 0-4 and their grown ups. There will be music, instruments, snacks, and baby giggles. This position will help pass out instruments, get snacks ready, pass out snacks, and help lead activities/songs with the littles. This class is every Thursday morning from 10-11:30 am with set up starting around 9:30 am.

Time Commitment: 2 hours

Lego Club Volunteer: Do you consider yourself a master builder? Do you like kids? Even if you’re not a master builder, this opportunity is for you! We need help serving local kids through legos! Come participate, lead lego building activities, and enjoy snacks every Thursday morning from 10-11:30 am. Set up will start at 9:30 am on Thursday mornings.

Time Commitment: 2 hours

We need a few rooms painted. We will provide the paint and supplies. 

Special Events: Getting out in the community is a priority so we can share information about our services, remind people who we are, and seek donations to continue our work. Commit to helping us at a booth at local events in the community. Pass out flyers, talk with people, make/pass out cotton candy or snow cones, set up/tear down the booth, get families signed up for programming or assistance, and help “be the face” of The Salvation Army in our community. We also need help hosting events in our building. 

Time Commitment: 2+ hours

Food/Toiletry/Toy/Coat Drive: We are always looking for volunteers to host donation drives. Would you or your group like to take on a donation drive? Everything you collect will go right back to our local community. This option does not follow the below volunteer requirements and would be held at a local business, group, gathered through your friends, etc. Toy and coat drives are needed seasonally. Food/toiletry drives are needed on an ongoing basis.

We are looking for a few individuals to add to our delivery routes and our food rescue program. Delivery routes typically take 30-45 mins in total. Food rescue will be Thursday mornings and take roughly 30-45 mins. 

Are you interested in volunteering with individuals with disabilities?

Do you like to travel? 

If so, would you be interested in volunteering for one of Trips?

Volunteers go on trips for FREE!

Each fall Reiman Gardens hosts a popular community event, Spirits in Gardens. Children of all ages are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. Visitors trick or treat around the gardens and join in a variety of activities, including storytelling, Meet-A-Scientist, and more.

The featured attraction during this event is an astounding display of hundreds of carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky. Volunteers from the local community and university spend five days stenciling and carving hundreds of unique designs. We are looking for volunteers to create new designs to add to our stencil collection. Designs currently include American icons, animals and nature, cartoons, creatures and monsters, famous people, movies, phrases and internet memes, musicians, television, video games, and traditional pumpkins.

Designs must be family-friendly and no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches. Stencils should be carved, not shaved, designs. Please email rgvolunteer@iastate.edu for more information and stencil samples.

Reading Buddies is a program of RSVP and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. Reading Buddy volunteers work with Elementary students to build proficiency and provide encouragement to students. 

Volunteers typically meet with 3-4 Elementary students on a weekly basis for a total of one hour (approx. 15 minutes per student). The Reading Buddies program has been established in the Waterloo Schools for over 15 years. This year, a Reading Buddies pilot program will begin in the Cedar Falls Schools. 

If interested, contact Kelsey Umthun at kelsey_umthun@vccv.org or 319-883-3015.

Wish granters meet with wish kids and their families and help children determine a wish. They also work alongside Make-A-Wish staff and wish families during the wish process. Make-A-Wish Iowa serves the entire state of Iowa, meaning wish granters are utilized from all parts of the state! Wish granters must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Please email Kacie Ballard at kballard@iowa.wish.org to obtain a volunteer application!

ABOUT US

RISE (Rebuild, Integrate, Serve and Empower) AmeriCorps leverages the power of community by training emerging leaders from refugee and immigrant communities to become work-readiness trainers. RISE AmeriCorps leaders connect and support fellow refugees with education, jobs and services to increase economic opportunities for refugees and economic growth to Iowa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

EMBARC's RISE AmeriCorps Program is searching for service-minded individuals to serve diverse refugee communities in Iowa. You will work with community agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals, outreach, and direct services to refugee families in need.

Looking for candidates that have a(n):

TERM LENGTH / POSITION TYPE

SERVICE SCHEDULE

This position requires serving Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with occasional weekends and evenings required for special events. Sick or personal days are allowed, but members lose possible days to earn the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

HOW TO APPLY:

YouthHope needs compassionate, responsible and dedicated volunteers to students at our Moline Youth Center. Our kids need you! We are looking for adults to work with elementary students on literacy and reading. You will be working with two students twice a week for the school year. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm. You will be working with at-risk and low-income children. Requirements include completion of a background check, commitment to tutor two days each week, and agreement with YouthHope's Statement of Faith.

For a current listing of available opportunities in Cedar Rapids, or to apply to be a volunteer, visit our volunteer page!

We are seeking mentors 18 years+ in the North Fayette Valley School District to be matched with youth from kindergarten to 12th grade. We have a community-based mentoring program that is a one-to-one match.  We require 4-6 hours per month and a minimum commitment of one year. There is an extensive background check including reference checks. Potential mentors also have to go through an interview and training before being matched with a youth. 

Assist Costume Shop manager with shop organization. If able and interested, help with costume construction/repairs.

If you have some time and are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering at EveryStep's Giving Tree Thrift Store. Volunteer tasks include; clothing steamer, fitting room attendant, clothing washer, clothing straightener, baker for fun events, holiday décor-pricer, back door greater, and washing donated dishes.

If you are interested in volunteering at The Giving Tree, please contact Megan at mjensen@everystep.org. 

Volunteers must complete orientation and pass a background check prior to volunteering. 

Volunteers to help at animals shelter with various tasks of choice including animal care and cleaning.

This volunteer support allows us to continue to provide quality care for animals looking for forever home.

Under staff direction and support help with tasks at the shelter including basic cleaning, animal care, grounds care and basic maintenance tasks.

The Habitat ReStores raise over $400,000 in the sales of donated appliances each year, due largely in part to the effort of staff and volunteers to process and prepare materials in an efficient manner. In order to provide quality items and encourage sales to fund our programs, the ReStores are seeking dedicated volunteers to work alongside our staff to clean, test, and repair donated appliances of all types. The sale of donated appliances provides functioning appliance units to the community, keeps working items out of the landfills, and raises funds for Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing programs in the Metro area.

This position requires the willingness and ability to:

Note: Experience with appliance maintenance & repair is a plus!! 

Habitat will provide:

Time commitment:

Want to help the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, but building just isn’t your thing? Come help us out at the ReStores, discount home improvement stores selling new and gently used home improvement materials, with all proceeds going directly back into GDM Habitat. The ReStores are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with two convenient locations in the metro at 2200 E Euclid and 4033 NW Urbandale Dr. Volunteers in the ReStores load and unload donations, sort and price items, stock shelves, and assist with other exciting, indoor activities. ReStore volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult unless completing school based service hours, and must bring a waiver with parent or guardian signature. School based service hour volunteers must be approved through our ReStore Volunteer Coordinator, Zach Frank zfrank@gdmhabitat.org before signing up. 

Shifts are typically from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., but are somewhat flexible. Volunteer group sizes are limited to 10 volunteers per site. All volunteers must wear designated PPE including face masks. 

Sign-up for a ReStore shift on our website that will work for you:  https://gdmhabitat.org/restore/restore-volunteer/

Volunteers in the receptionist position may greet incoming clients, accept and process documentation, use Microsoft Office and software programs, help in the food pantry by organizing, putting food away, and making food boxes for clients. Volunteers should model professional behavior and dress.

Each of our centers assists clients with food boxes daily. A food pantry delivery also comes about every two weeks. It takes a few hours to unload, unpack and put on the pantry shelves. Assistance is helpful to work with the specialist on delivery days especially and also regularly to pack food boxes for clients.

Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life while you learn about another culture, create and build friendships, and make ever-lasting memories? Do you have a caring heart and extra space in your home? AnB Education is looking for you! Make a difference today and host an international exchange student! Our students will be arriving around August 2019 for the next school year, and will stay in the US for 10 months. Most of our students are from China, South Korea, and Vietnam and aged 15-18.

All our students need is:

Please contact us at: hostfamily@anbeducation.com to learn more! 

The Friends of Latham Park welcomes volunteers to help with gardening, fundraising and maintaining the general area. To learn more or to become involved, please join us for a Friends of Latham Park meeting, held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Latham Park community house, 1915 South Lemon, Sioux City.

If you are passionate about the community and ensuring treasured green spaces such as Latham Park remain, consider volunteering.  There are many ways to become involved, including:

A mover helps the driver with loading and unloading items.

mover

Loves time management and scheduling (it’s all about logistics).

A driver coordinator works with the logistics of picking up donations and delivering furniture to families.

driver coordinator

Enjoys being the driving force.

Our Driver volunteers are key players in pickups and deliveries. We request that our driver volunteers have a valid driver’s license and van or truck access. The Driver uses their personal vehicle to transport furniture and household items.

driver

Enjoys working with people or independently.

A donation processing volunteer inspects, sorts and organizes our household items.

donation processing

A small group (4-8 people) delivers furniture to client apartments or houses. Your group will spend about 2 -3 hours per client, depending on the size of the delivery. We can provide a driver and trailer if your group does not have access to one. Let us know the day and time your group can do the delivery.

CFR will fill that time with a client delivery and share information about the client with the group.

Your group can “shop” our warehouse for the household needs, load the furniture, and deliver it to the client.

group volunteer

Maintenance teams meet at recurring 2 hour weekly workdays to restore habitat, remove invasive species, plant native species, and keep the trail looking great. Current teams meet
Mondays 8-10 am, Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays 9-11 am or Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm and occasional Saturday mornings.
Most crews work April-October. Monday and Saturday crews continue into fall and early winter.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

The Platteville Community Arboretum distributes quarterly newsletter publications in digital form to 600+ supporters. We're looking for newsletter contributors who would like to write articles, edit content and/or help with graphic design. Contributors choose article topics of their interests and work with a fun, welcoming and collaborative newsletter team.

Contributors should be members of the Platteville community, trail users or a member of our other volunteer teams.

Hours are flexible and on your schedule, while meeting team deadlines.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

Gardeners maintain native plant garden plots along the Rountree Branch Trail. Some garden knowledge and experience is preferred, but we're willing to train! Duties include regular weeding, mulching and occasional planting. Work is flexible and as-needed.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

The Platteville Community Arboretum is run by volunteers. Our committee system carries out tasks and helps make decisions and is comprised of the following 5 committees:

Activities Committee: plans and carries out recreational and educational events in the PCA

Ecology Committee: helps determine and accomplish the environmental and conservation goals of the PCA

Finance Committee: plans and carries out fundraising events, coordinates solicitation mailings, seeks out grant funding opportunities

Marketing & Membership Committee: promotes the PCA, recruits and retains members, provides educational materials to trail users, facilitates communication with volunteers, members, donors and the general public

Planning Committee: determines annual and long-term priorities for the PCA and how to achieve them

Most committees meet about once a month during evening hours. Virtual meeting attendance can be accommodated. The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

The pantry is always needing donations of food, nice in season clothing and household items.  

We are 100% run by volunteers and we need your help to make each event special and memorable! Join a planning committee today!  Join RSVP and volunteer for Support Siouxland Solidiers!

Volunteers are needed to help serve meals, pack grocery boxes and run special events! Email siouxlandtroops@gmail.com to learn how to volunteer. 

Become a Veteran Advocate and help a Hero in need of resources  and support! 

RSVP Volunteers can deliver as many or as few days as they would like. Whether you are a Monday-Friday driver or only available a couple times/month, we can work with your schedule. Meal delivery takes approximately one hour, just before lunch. RSVP volunteer benefits include 0.39 mileage reimbursement and supplemental insurance while volunteering offered.  

Also looking for riders in the winter months to help run meals to the doors.  A great way to help even if you prefer not to drive.  

RSVP Volunteers can deliver as many or as few days as they would like. Whether you are a Monday-Friday driver or only available a couple times/month, we can work with your schedule. Meal delivery takes approximately one hour, just before lunch. RSVP volunteer benefits include 0.39 mileage reimbursement and supplemental insurance while volunteering offered.  

Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools are looking for adult role models who can help set a positive example for students by providing support, friendship and encouragement. Mentors are matched with students based on their needs and common interests. As a mentor you will be asked to have weekly meetings during the school day for the school year. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

Veg Preppers will work alongside Team Leaders to process our garden harvest or prepare food for use in casseroles or by prep cooks. Tasks vary week to week but may include peeling, dicing, spinning or packaging produce. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time.

*We are still determining days/times for this position, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Tours of Convivium Urban Farmstead are interactive and unique experiences that showcase our urban farm and facility, as well as teach participants about our mission and outreach efforts to increase access to healthy food here in the North End of Dubuque. Guides will highlight small space gardening techniques, our Common Bed gardens that anyone can harvest from, and encourage participants to eat their way through the neighborhood – tasting a variety of plants we are growing this year! Guides must be able to stand/walk for at least 45 minutes and attend a training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

The Produce Preserver team helps our produce live throughout the year. Whether it is turning basil into pesto, tomatoes into tomato jam, tomatillos into salsa verde, or dehydrating peppers, cherry tomatoes and herbs – the Produce Preservers help process our abundant harvest in a way that can be enjoyed all year round. Previous cooking or canning experience is helpful, but training will be provided for required tasks. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time.

*We are still determining days/times for this role, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

The Convivium facility is an old greenhouse complex built in the late 1920s. Maintenance volunteers work on projects to keep the facility working and looking great. Woodworking and construction skills would be helpful but not necessary. Tasks vary week to week and seasonally.

*We are still determining days/times for this role, please note your preferred availability in the application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All profits from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

Convivium Kitchen Team Leaders must have some experience and knowledge of cooking, baking, safe food handling and be open to learning new techniques and skills. Professional food preparation experience a plus, but not necessary. Those interested in this role should be welcoming, friendly, have excellent communication skills and some experience leading groups. These volunteers will work closely with Convivium staff and will lead small groups in weekly tasks including food prep, dishwashing, packaging etc. We are seeking volunteers who can commit to recurring weekly volunteer work. Team leaders should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time. Team Leaders are also expected to attend an orientation/training.

*We are still determining days/times for this volunteer opportunity, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of “improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission.

Garden Tenders keep Convivium’s gardens healthy, thriving, and productive. Garden Tenders work at recurring weekly volunteer sessions alongside a Garden Guru preparing beds, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, harvesting, and doing all the little things that help food to grow. Garden experience is beneficial but not as important as a willingness to learn and a desire to become part of the Convivium mission of improving life through food.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of “improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission. 

Harvest Helpers guide the produce from Convivium’s gardens on its journey from the field to the kitchen. By working with the Farm Manager and the Harvest Coordinator, Harvest Helpers carefully harvest, safely transport, (possibly sample!), clean, and weigh the harvest before handing it off to the kitchens. Garden experience is beneficial but not as important as a willingness to learn and a desire to become part of the Convivium mission of improving life through food.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of "improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission.

A Garden Guru leads small volunteer groups in growing and caring for Convivium’s gardens. Working closely with the Farm Manager, a Garden Guru leads weekly volunteer sessions in varying aspects of tending a garden including preparing beds, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, harvesting, and general garden care. Some gardening experience is helpful, but not as important as a willingness to learn, a welcoming and friendly temperament, and the ability to lead a small group. 

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead's mission is to "improve lives through food." As part of our mission, we provide access and education about healthy food choices to children and others who are struggling with food access and the adverse health effects of eating a diet of highly processed food. Our adult, family, and youth cooking and nutrition education classes are designed to expose people to real, fresh foods; provide the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of healthy choices; and teach the skills of how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Volunteer instructors will lead such classes. Curriculum is provided. Instructors should have experience cooking and baking. Formal experience teaching or leading groups would be beneficial. Instructors must attend an orientation/training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead's mission is to "improve lives through food." As part of our mission, we provide access and education about healthy food choices to children and others who are struggling with food access and the adverse health effects of eating a diet of highly processed food. Our adult, family, and youth cooking and nutrition education classes are designed to expose people to real, fresh foods; provide the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of healthy choices; and teach the skills of how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Volunteer instructor aides will help lead such classes. Curriculum is provided. Instructor aides will help with class set-up and clean up and serve as extra hands throughout the class. Experience  cooking, baking and/or teaching or leading groups would be beneficial but not required. Instructor aides must attend an orientation/training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve life through food. We do this through classes, demonstrations and experiences—all which require a lot of office work! Admin tasks will vary week to week and may include answering phones, data entry or filing documents. Volunteers should be flexible and open to a variety of tasks that require attention to detail skills.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Help individuals live in their own homes, by delivering healthy meals to people who do not got out of the home easily. This driver would need to be available on Thursdays 10:45am - 11:30 am to deliver meals to individuals in Durant. Mileage provided.

We are looking for an individual who is available to deliver meals to individuals in Lowden Monday – Friday 10:45 to approx. 11:30am. Pickup meals in Clarence or in Tipton. Mileage provided.

A happy volunteer would have knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. A volunteer in this role should be able to organize archival records and use classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials; Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information; Administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of material; Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials. They would possess category flexibility, the ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways, and information ordering, the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can work at your own pace and have an attention to detail, this is the role for you.

Assist staff with building maintenance. Aid in such things as sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing floors, clean windows, picking up trash and maintaining restrooms.

About this Need: Monday—Friday │ 9a.m. to 3p.m. Approx. 3-hours per shift.  │ The Salvation Army Office at 89 Franklin St.

by contributing expertise through the Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers project, a volunteer attorney can provide desperately needed legal assistance. The Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct encourage every lawyer to aspire to provide at least 50 hours of pro bone legal services per year. We need attorneys willing to represent low-income clients in a wide variety of civil legal matters, including family law, consumer problems, landlord/tenant disputes, civil rights and government benefits cases. All Iowa Attorneys, recent admitted, as well as experienced practitioners, are encouraged to participate. Established members of the bar will appreciate the opportunity to explore new areas of practice and develop ones insights into the problems of the poor. Newer attorneys will gain valuable litigation experience through their contributions. The Volunteer Lawyers Project is designated to give participating attorneys control over the number of pro bono referrals to be accepted and the decision as to whether to accept to given referral at a given time. Volunteer lawyers are initially contacted by a referral coordinator, rather than by the would-be client, and are given the opportunity to accept or decline each referral. 

A tax volunteer will assist clients with identifying and gathering key documents to assist with tax preparation, provide clients with needed assistance in filling out forms or complying with document requests, prepare federal and state returns needed to bring clients into filing compliance, provide clients with basic record-keeping tips and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward. The volunteer must have knowledge and experience of individual tax preparation, strong computer skills and be pleasant, patient, and dependable. They will be trained on Iowa Legal Aid's computer and telephone systems as well as office equipment. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. 

Every ride is a story. We need volunteers for drivers and van lift drivers to transport local individuals to necessary appointments round trip. This role offers mileage reimbursement and is a great way to give back to the local community! Volunteer a day a week or a couple a month.

Our volunteers use their own vehicles, set their own hours, and receive up to $0.58 per mile for trips completed. Volunteer Services primary purpose is to provide transportation for Cedar County elderly and medical needy residents. Our volunteers provide services that enable residents to remain in their homes and in the community.

Serve the community with-door to door service for seniors that require transportation services. Training for this position will be provided. You will be given a clear understanding of the procedures and ongoing support. The Transportation Coordinator and staff will always be available for questions and assistance.

 If getting on the road to help neighbors in your area seems just like what you are looking for, becoming a volunteer with Cedar County Volunteer Services may be the perfect fit!

This person would help children explore the arts on Saturday mornings by assisting kids K-12th grade with art projects, musical instruments or whatever they would like to explore. Volunteer will also help with clean up duties. Most importantly the volunteer is there to encourage children to have a positive self-image and self-esteem and enjoy the arts while being themselves!

Do you want to step in and help our under-resourced neighbors with minor home repairs or maintenance to make them safer in their homes? Our network of volunteers donates their time and talents to help neighbors in need by removing financial and skill barriers.

You can sign up for volunteer opportunities such as yard work, weatherization, and minor home repairs (i.e., replace a broken doorknob, tighten screws on a railing). 

These opportunities are family-friendly, but a responsible adult must accompany all minors. 

The opportunities will vary as need requests are all unique and are reviewed and approved by referral only on a case-by-case basis. 

Have a special skill you would like to share? Please let us know! 

Help clients search for jobs, use computers, create resumes, and apply for government assistance. Assist the Employment Case Manager in finding employment and housing posts for clients. Volunteers must be comfortable working one-on-one with clients and possess basic computer skills. Shifts are available Monday, thru Friday from 8 am – 10 am. 

Flexible shifts are available Monday – Friday between 8am – 5pm. Duties include data entry, sorting paperwork, and organizing files in a quiet space. This position works with staff from various departments.

Each day donations are brought into the Emergency Shelter. All donations, including clothing, hygiene products and household items, need to be sorted and organized. This allows staff to be able to easily find and distribute items to community members. We ask that interested volunteers commit to at least a 2-hour shift for this position. Flexible shifts are available Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm.

Shifts are available Monday – Friday between 6am – 10pm, starting at the following times: 6am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 10am. Duties include answering phones and directing calls, explaining programs and services to new clients and community members over the phone or in person, doing laundry, receiving and sorting in-kind donations, and organizing storage area. This position works closely with our Shelter Coordinators. 2-3-hour shifts are recommended.

Calling those who like to build, tinker, fix things and work on projects: bring your talents to Table to Table! We're seeking someone who can help with various "handy" projects around our office and warehouse as needs arise.

Requirements:

Orientation or training

Background check

The Salvation Army needs your help with our Food Pantry & Doing the Most Good Market from 12:30 to 3:30. Our Pantry is open Monday - Friday. You can choose one day or multiple days to volunteer. 

Your role is to prepackage the food for our guests. This will include bending, lifting and walking to accomplish this role. When/if there is a lull, you can help in other areas like stocking shelves, cleaning up the spaces, etc.

If you are interested, please call The Salvation Army of Story County at 515-233-3567 or email Lori.Stern@usc.salvationarmy.org

Administrative volunteers are responsible for helping our staff with the little things, so they can focus on the bigger picture -- helping our clients! Willis Dady is looking for administrative volunteers to help with data entry and/or audit files .

Qualifications include accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Girls Inc. is seeking caring volunteers who are passionate about helping young girls succeed academically.  Volunteers will be assisting in the tutoring center during the Girls Inc. summer program, helping girls with literacy and/or math.  Typically working one-on-one, volunteers will not only help girls prevent summer learning loss, but help catch up those who may be a bit behind.  Truly life changing volunteer work.

Schedules are flexible (normally sometime between the hours of 10am and 3pm).  Have an hour free per week?  Two maybe?  Respond here so that we can work with you to find a schedule that works.

Volunteers are needed June 1 through July 1, and then again July 11 through August 12.

We are looking for new volunteers to assist with our Therapeutic riding classes in the evening. Our Next Volunteer Orientation will be held here at the riding center on March 11th at 6pm. Please visit our website for more info www.scstars.org

In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Fundraising Committee oversees development efforts and fundraising.

Duties and Accountabilities

Responsible for the overall fundraising plan that incorporates a series of appropriate tactics such as special events, direct mail, sponsorships, etc. Special events may be in partnership with the Community Engagement Committee.

Genesis Youth Foundation is looking for volunteers who can drive our van to pick up Genesis Youth Foundation kids from their homes, and bring them to either practice and/or programming. A license is required to fulfill this role and experience driving a van is desired, but not required.

Programming and practice run Monday through Friday from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please provide Genesis with what days of the week work best for you to drive, and we will try to coordinate with you! If you cannot make a day during the week, Genesis Youth Foundation also has soccer games (during Spring and Fall seasons) on the weekend that you can help out with!

The van driver receives a list of Genesis kids' homes that are attending soccer or programming before heading onto their route, and those same children will be on the list to drop off after programming/soccer. The van driver should leave around 4:00pm to pick up all the kids, and make it to the center/field for 5:20pm at the latest. Practice or programming ends at 7:30pm - so the van driver would need to arrive at the center/field at 7:30pm to bring the kids home. 

Genesis Youth Foundation is looking for volunteers who are interested in coaching or helping to coach our youth soccer teams! The coaching position involves showing up and running 1 practice a week, and leading the team in a game(s) on the weekend. You will be a leader for the players, and are expected to endorse sportsmanship, fair play, and full participation in the sport. As a coach you will need to plan and supervise games and practices - and if you are working with another coach, keep constant communication with them about the team.

An understanding of soccer as a sport is desired. Practices are usually held from 5:30pm-7:30pm on various days of the week (depending on the team), and games vary on the weekend due to schedules provided by ISL. If you cannot commit to a full time coach, please reach out and ask about an assistant coach! 

Genesis Youth Foundation is searching for a volunteer who is able to help manage and coordinate the ins-and-outs of our youth soccer team(s). The team manager position is essentially the link between the coach, players, parents and Genesis FC. A manager needs to be competent in handling communication between multiple groups of people - the families, players, coaches, Genesis FC and Iowa Soccer League. Communication skills are very important for a manager! This role also helps maintain all information/records relating to each player/family - this can include player cards, roster information, registration information, phone numbers, etc. Managers will also need to help with team registrations for events and help with distribution of uniforms/equipment to players.

The team manager role is the second most time consuming position on the soccer team, right after the coach. It is understandable that this position requires a lot of time and organization. If you want to help Genesis with some of these tasks, but cannot complete all of them - please reach out and we can try to work together for a task list that best suits your needs. Also please note that you would be the team manager of just one team, not all of them.