Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

We are searching for volunteers during out open hours. The cupboard is open Mondays 4:30-6:30, Wednesdays/Fridays 10:00-noon and Tuesdays/Fridays at noon. If weather is inclement enough to close schools, the cupboard is also closed. 

Our needs are as listed:

Students or children are more than welcome to help under supervision of teacher/parent/adult. 

Please contact The Ecumenical Cupboard directly with questions or inquiries. 

(641)676-4031

The Family Crisis Center is in need of a "handyman" to perform certain duties in our safe units. 

The volunteer would help do minor fixing in safe unit such as, painting, plumbing, etc. as needed. 

Volunteers must be 18 years or older, pass a background check, and willing to maintain confidentiality. 

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add laundry detergent to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter! We prefer laundry pods but appreciate liquid and powder forms too!

Why laundry detergent?
We offer free laundry facilities to our clients both in shelter and working with other case managers. Many clients don't have the means to buy laundry detergent themselves, so when we run out there isn't any more to give. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Having a volunteer to monitor our laundry and help organize the clean items is a huge help towards making sure we have the necessary clothing and linens for our clients. This position also helps us to redistribute donations we cannot use to other agencies. These volunteers will put items into the washer and dryer, organize the donation areas (relevant to items being washed), communicate information to the staff, and coordinate with other agencies on donations we cannot take that they may be able to use. 

This is a flexible, on-call opportunity. 

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add paper towels to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why paper towels?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of paper towels. Whether we use them for general cleaning or soaking up a spill, we find ourselves in a paper towel deficit. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. 
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add one of our high-need items to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing a high-need item to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. (Example items: paper towels, toilet paper, pillows, 13-gallon trash bags, 55-gallon trash bags, cases of water, laundry pods, razors)
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

This is a very flexible commitment! All we ask is to know how often you’ll be delivering the item you sign up for. It could be weekly, biweekly, or monthly. (Any other length of time will be considered a valuable donation but not recorded as a shopping volunteer.)

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add toilet paper to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Why toilet paper?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of toilet paper. However, not many donors think of bringing in toilet paper, so we find ourselves having to buy it ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add trash bags (either 10 or 55 gallons) to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why trash bags?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of trash bags. The 10 gallon trash cans are found around our shelter and in individual offices. 55 gallon trash cans are in our client kitchens. However, not many donors think of bringing in trash bags, so we find ourselves having to buy them ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

We need your help delivering interoffice mail across our offices in Des Moines! Volunteers are needed each weekday for about 2 hours, and will drive from one location to the next (for a total of 5 offices) dropping off and picking up interoffice mail. 

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to instruct small classes or via an online platform, such as zoom. Individual groups will be 3-4 people as well as a support staff to assist. If you have a favorite talent or hobby, please feel free to come and share.  Some ideas include, but are not limited to; crafts, dancing, exercise, cooking, or even playing your chosen instrument.  We are always open to new ideas and learning experiences!

Members of the Event Leadership Team will help to plan, coordinate, and execute our 2022 Relay For Life event on June 17th. There are several ways interested members can contribute to the team including marketing, social media, logisitcs, fundraising, and more. Team meeting occur the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Meetings ARE NOT mandatory.

The mission of Relay For Life is to raise funds to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

you are welcome to join at any time. If you join after June 17th, you will be part of the 2023 event planning committee

The Beyond Pink TEAM provides support groups, health education, a quarterly newsletter, and advocacy efforts to end breast cancer as well as financial assistance grants for breast cancer patients that live in Northeast Iowa. The Beyond Pink TEAM is unique because the organization is run solely by volunteers. Our committees are always looking for volunteers that are willing to give their time and expertise to our organization.  Whether volunteering for an ongoing need, or a one-time event, please look at the volunteer needs below and let us know if you would like to get involved!
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Events

Advocacy

Support

Education

Development

Finance

Keep the FreeStore free by helping us restock and arrange household items in our warehouse. You can give your time just once or make it a weekly event Tuesday and/or Friday mornings from 9 am to noon. We need volunteers each shift to unpack and sort donations, restock shelves, and support our goal of recycling cardboard and items that may be usable by other agencies.

We have the truck if you have the time. The FreeStore needs individuals like you to pick up donated furniture, which will be given to women and children who have escaped abusive situations. Pickup volunteers will confirm the pickup with the donor the day before, perform a vehicle maintenance check before departing the warehouse, and assure the donated items meet the FreeStore quality standards before loading the furniture on the truck.

Furniture pickup volunteers will need access to email in order to communicate schedules and assignments as well as a personal cell phone for truck to store and truck to donor calls.

Start your Saturday off right by helping families start a new life away from an abusive situation. Working with the FreeStore, you'll deliver furniture and other household items to clients' new apartments on Saturday mornings and feel great about yourself the rest of the weekend. Volunteers will meet at the FreeStore warehouse to help load the items to be delivered, and then follow the FreeStore truck to the client's house where we will unload and re-assemble the furniture.

No prior experience is needed, just the desire to help others.

Be the connection between those with an extra bed and those without. Join the FreeStore in their mission to provide furniture to families who are starting over. Use your ability to communicate and get folks organized as you receive calls from potential donors and coordinate pick-up of items.

Our pick-up teams rely on someone like you to create an efficient schedule so we can fill our warehouse and help more people. Working from home, volunteers receive calls for two weeks followed by six weeks off, and so the rotation continues. By fielding these important phone calls, you will help women who are leaving domestic violence shelters and other difficult circumstances.

The Salvation Army needs your help with our Food Pantry & Doing the Most Good Market from 10:00am-12:30pm Tuesday - Thursday each week. You can choose one or multiple days.

Your role is to help us prepare for the upcoming day, including accepting gleaned donations from stores, sorting through both the older and new foods to assure it is edible, putting food away, prepackaging boxes of foods we donate to other pantries/partners and so on. 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

United Way of Central Iowa is committed to supporting those in our community who have been impacted by COVID-19 and those who may be impacted by unforeseen economic conditions. Show people in central Iowa how much you care and how much they matter by writing a note — or more — of encouragement. 

United Way will share your messages with our nonprofit partners who are serving the individual people and families in the categories you have to choose from in the form to the right, including healthcare, nonprofit frontline workers providing food and basic needs, seniors in care facilities who can't see family, and kids whose school and out-of-school programming are new and different. These people need the time and positivity you have to give. They need your encouragement right now.

Write a quick note to thank and encourage people in your community — your neighbors, friends or maybe even your co-workers — who are helping to keep our community safe during this time, or to someone vulnerable in the community who may have fallen on hard times, or is feeling isolated and lonely. You can submit a note online using our virtual note form on this page.

Here are a sample messages to help get you started:

The Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program is a reassurance phone call program in which volunteers reach out to older adults or to adults living with disabilities. The goal of the program is to offer a personal contact and an opportunity to socialize on a regularly scheduled basis. 

CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are needed to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are subsequently involved in the juvenile court system. Requirements include care and concern for children in the system as well as completion of a 30 hour training program. Responsibilities include:

House of Mercy Child Care Center is in need of:

If you have items to donate please email Andy Smith at ASmith2@mercydesmoines.org or call 515-643-6545.

Thank you for your support!

About House of Mercy Child Development Center:

John R. Grubb/House of Mercy Child Development Center is a licensed and nationally accredited (NAEYC) childcare facility, serving the children of House of Mercy’s residential clients. The Center serves children age six-weeks old through school age. 

Center For Siouxland partners with the United Way of Siouxland to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program which offers free tax preparation to qualifying taxpayers. All volunteers for our program are trained and certified by the IRS.

We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2022 Filing Season. We are looking to fill these volunteer positions:

If interested please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2Py6augPyz6JKRD57

Have questions? Contact VITA Program Coordinator at (712) 252-1861 ext. 108 or olivia.benjamin@centerforsiouxland.org

On the fence about volunteering? Check out this video about previous VITA Volunteers experiences: https://youtu.be/42Kjrg1vVMg

The Family Crisis Center is looking for volunteer board members to compromise with making the difference in their community and support of effort to promote a community free of violence. Candidate must be available for monthly meetings (Video or Teleconferencing available), be dynamic and willing to support or attend our agency's event. Must be 18+ years of age. 

The Jesse Cosby Center is in need of drivers or and runners to help deliver meals to homebound older adults Monday - Friday! This service helps our consumers stay independent and continue to age with dignity. Volunteers can choose to volunteer once a week or twice a month. 

AlRazi Academy is in need for help in starting meals at our program following the child and adult food program standards and regulation . 75% of the families we serve are low income, refugees and immigrants. AlRazi Academy is in the process of starting food program to help serve Children and families who are in need. 

Organize, sort books on shelves, perform routine circulation desk tasks,assist students and staff with locating materials using the available software system, shelve books, and help with light cleaning, checks in or renews materials and shelves returned items. Check out books once the children have made their selections.

A volunteer will answer phones, greet visitors, direct questions to the appropriate people.

They will also have data entry responsibilities.

receptionist

Enjoy tinkering and fixing things? Are you a closet DIYer? Then we have the job for you.

This person will test small appliances, lamps, and other items with a cord. This individual will also repair and make furniture look new again.

Looking for multiple volunteers to play in our shop. Come once a week or once a month there will be something for you to do.

shop worker

An Order Processing volunteer pulls items requested by our clients. The ordering processing volunteer picks out large items and makes sure they fit the client’s space. The volunteer has the opportunity to pick out fun bedding and couches for our clients, along with fun bonus items when available.

order processing

Happy to help our donors unload furniture and household items and put them in their designated places.

A Donation Receiver is the first person our donors will meet when they come into CFR

donation receiver

Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing volunteer@northlibertycommunitypantry.org

Engage with students in the public school system.

Read with a child, one hour a week, one day a week at school. Buddy reading time will vary per student

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

Many families and individuals in our community struggle daily to secure enough food to eat. The Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP) works to address this issue by offering weekly food assistance to anyone in Coralville who needs it.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the pantry for our open hours to the public.  CCFP is a client-choice based pantry, which means it operates much like your local grocery store. Duties may include: unloading food deliveries, stocking shelves, sweeping/cleaning, breaking down cardboard boxes, etc. Opportunities exist Tuesday through Saturday, with some flexibility in time of shift.

NASW Iowa is seeking a volunteer(s) who can help us with creating videos for our annual awardees.  We like to do a 5 minute video of the awardee answering questions about their passion and their careers.  We try very hard to prep our awardees so they answer their questions succinctly, to minimize editing, but we generally need some editing done. 

Who can participate?  Volunteers may be high school junior or senior, or an adult volunteer (18 years of age or older) who provides a positive mentoring relationship for a youth.

Process to become a mentor

Screening Process:  A face to face interview with the Mentoring Coordinator takes place after orientation materials have been reviewed.  Submission of completed volunteer application and authorization to access criminal records, child abuse registry check, sex offender check, driving record check, and four character references are mandatory for all potential mentors.

**Satisfactory reports on these references must be received before a volunteer will be matched.

Training: Mentors are trained after screenings have taken place.  This in-depth training session can be done on an individual basis or in groups. They can also be done on location for students or businesses participating in the project.

Primary Responsibilities

Support

Introductions of Mentor and Mentee

Meeting new people can sometimes be a bit scary for everyone.  That is why we set up an introduction meeting with the mentor, mentee, parents, and mentoring coordinator.  At this meeting we will all get to know each other better and we will go over important information: meeting guidelines, scheduling, and contact information will be exchanged. 

Support & Activities

The Mentoring Coordinator provides monthly check-ins to support mentors and mentees.  This provides mentors a chance to communicate how things are going with the match.  Activity ideas, additional training, or event passes may also be shared.

Time Requirements

Application process

Once matched

The Board of Directors is the governing authority for the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective.  The Board consists of approximately 12 members and meets monthly - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM.  Typically the meeting was at the shop/store, 219 West 4th St, Waterloo, however the meetings are being held via Zoom during the pandemic.  Ideal qualifications include: good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, marketing knowledge, volunteer recruitment and management experience, interest in bicycling and/or recycling.  Knowledge of bicycles is useful, but not required.

The Nutrition Team meets Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:00 to sort perishable food and distribute it into coolers for Outreach on Sunday afternoons.  Volunteers serve one Sunday a month.

Purpose

Engage clients over the phone in a conversation to discuss client needs, set appointments at partner churches, and offer encouragement.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Purpose

Answer the telephone, greet volunteers and perform clerical duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Purpose

Pick up goods from partner churches and deliver them to client’s homes on an every other week rotation

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Description of role:

As a volunteer chairperson you ensure nearly 2,000 units of blood will save lives weekly in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. You are the key to helping us recruit volunteer blood donors in our community for local hospital patients!

Primary Responsibilities

Ask others to help with volunteer roles:

Get the word out early – the number one reason someone donates is because they were asked!

Promote your event with the materials provided by LifeServe Blood Center

Recruit donors early and schedule appointments

Secondary Responsibilities

You save lives locally! Your blood drive IS important.

As a volunteer chairperson, you are a critical partner in being good stewards of the blood supply. With your help, we will be prepared to save lives throughout the year.

Help provide a clean and cozy space for a new House of Hope mom and her child(ren). Duties include cleaning the apartment and selecting donated items from the storage unit such as bed sheets, pillows, towels, and kitchen supplies. This volunteer position is as needed. Lindsey Hoogland will contact volunteers when this need arises. To be added to this contact list, please email Lindsey at lindseyw@houseofhopeccd.org 

Volunteers are needed to regularly clean the building. Help keep the House of Hope a safe and clean environment for moms and their children.

Answer calls from clients, schedule appointments, and upload intake forms to client profiles. Some computer skills are required. This volunteer job may be performed remotely. Trainings will be held in January and trained volunteers will start February 1 until end of tax season.

Provide rides to places like doctor and dentist appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy...wherever people need to go within Delaware County. Build relationships and feel a sense of fulfillment while connecting people to valuable resources in your community!

A volunteer in Delaware County will drive the RTA Delaware County Connections minivan, which only requires a Chauffeur's license. No testing is required, just visit your local DMV to upgrade your license for a small fee.  RTA will reimburse you for the fee.

Once you have passed the background check and you are approved as a volunteer, the RTA (through Delaware County Community Services) will contact you for available rides. It’s extremely flexible. You determine your schedule! 

To get started, complete the Volunteer Driver Application and return to Tricia Wagner, twagner@ecia.org, or mail to:

RTA att: Amanda Dupont

7600 Commerce Park

Dubuque, IA 52002

Purpose: 

Organize and host a fundraiser or drive to raise money for House of Hope to achieve its mission.

Responsibilities: 

Create and execute a fundraiser event of their choosing (ex. 5k run). Use your skills and passions. The possibilities are endless.

Training Provided:

Fill out form on website to inform House of Hope what the fundraiser/drive would consist of.

Impact of Assignment:

All of our funding comes from the community and individual contributions that generate unrestricted revenue to support House of Hope in its mission to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our community.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Being part of our mission to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our community

Qualifications: 

Under 18 parental consent is required, no background check

Treasures is a quality second hand resale shop open to the public, not just for Bridgehaven clients.  Shopping at Treasures directly supports Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center. We accept donations of clothes, accessories, some furniture, and household items. We have a generous community and the influx of items is a steady stream that sometimes rises to a gush.  Our volunteer cashiers greet customers, keep the sales floor organized, and ring up sales on the Square. Volunteer sorters clean, sort, hang, and price the items that are donated. 

This volunteer position might be the right fit for you if...

* You see a pile of items and are energized at the thought of getting to the bottom of it.
* For you, everything has a place....and it it satisfying to see it there.
* You like keeping busy and taking initiative in tackling projects.
* You like the challenge of creating order out of chaos.
* You are comfortable standing for periods of time and working with your hands.

In this position, you will:

* Maintain order and organization in your area of the back sorting room
* Keep active and moving.
* Make new friends that you will get to see as often as you volunteer.
* Become knowledgeable about different products as to what sells and does not sell.
* Support the compassionate services offered by Bridgehaven before, during and after pregnancy.

Visit www.treasurescr.com or call Christine Novak at 319-364-1988 to learn more

Ministry volunteers must be able to agree to our mission.

Bridgehaven clients may attend class through the Earn While You Learn Program, which gives parents the privilege to receive weekly material assistance. Client support clerks assist parents attending class at Bridgehaven by bagging their food, clothing, diapers, and formula. They ensure our clients feel welcome and respected and are there to explain policies and procedures of the client support area.

Visit www.bridgehavencr.org or call Dawn Hunter or at 319-364-8967 to learn more.

Volunteers must complete ministry application, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, demonstrate the ability to help clients focus on issues and evaluate resources, possess the maturity to maintain client confidentiality, excellent listening and communication skills, solid commitment to a Christ-like view of human life and sexuality and strong motivation to serve others in distress in a loving, caring, and non-judgmental manner.

Bridgehaven offers a variety of weekly classes covering pregnancy, parenting, Bible study, and life skills (sewing, budgeting, and healthy eating). Volunteer instructors/facilitators are needed to facilitate these classes. If you have a passion to teach and empower others to reach their full potential, our Earn While You Learn program is the place for you. Curriculum provided for most classes. 

Visit www.bridgehavencr.org or call Dawn Hunter at 319-364-8967 to learn more. Volunteers must complete ministry application, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the maturity to maintain client confidentiality, excellent listening and communication skills, solid commitment to a Christ-like view of human life and sexuality and strong motivation to serve others in distress in a loving, caring, and non-judgmental manner.

Client Advocates help to process the results of pregnancy test and support all clients who are facing pregnancy, especially unintended or difficult pregnancies.  Advocates offer free pregnancy tests, medically accurate information, options discussion, informative literature and community referrals in a loving, non-judgmental environment. Advocates listen as clients sort through fears and pressures and identify strengths and sources of support. For positive tests, advocates can refer clients to our Nurse Manager for a free ultrasound to confirm pregnancy.

Visit www.bridgehavencr.org or call Haley Brimmer at 319-364-8967 for more information. Volunteers must complete ministry application, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, demonstrate the ability to help client focus on issues and evaluate resources, possess the maturity to maintain client confidentiality, excellent listening and communication skills, solid commitment to a Christ-like view of human life and sexuality and strong motivation to serve others in distress in a loving, caring, and non-judgmental manner. Completion of "Compassion, Hope & Help" Client Advocacy Training required.

The Stella Sanford Childcare and Preschool Center is in need of some tender loving care from volunteers to help with some basic grounds keeping, do a little painting, and a few other sprucing up projects.  Days and times can be somewhat flexible and volunteers can sign up as individuals or as a small group.

Sign up today and we will get back in touch with you or you can contact the Center for more information.

You don't have to be Vince Lombardi to make a huge impact in the Special Olympic sports world. Help adults and youth with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities discover their athletic potential by coaching, supervising, and supporting them in a variety of sports and events. We have coaching opportunities for people who are passionate about people and sports, including basketball, weightlifting, track and field, swimming, soccer, bocce ball, softball, golf, volleyball, and bowling.

No formal skills are needed, just a positive attitude and the ability to support and encourage participants in their efforts. Link Associates will provide required training in First Aid, CPR, universal precautions, introduction to ID/DD and mandatory reporter. Volunteers must also complete an application, including a background and abuse check.

Going to the movies, shopping at the mall, eating out. These aren’t exactly activities you would chalk up as charitable, but when you’re a residential volunteer that’s exactly what they are. Link Associates needs patient and friendly volunteers to assist our Residential Counselors as they provide support for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities on community outings. Have some fun out in the community while enriching the lives the adults we serve.

Volunteers need to complete a Link Associates Volunteer Application, which includes a background check. You will also need to complete the required agency trainings offered by Link Associates to make sure you’re ready and able to provide the most good possible.

Help others find their calling! Join our team in providing quality vocational day programs to those with intellectual disabilities. Whether you read to clients, assist with work tasks or crafts, or go along on community outings, you will bring a sense of purpose and joy to others! Getting started is simple! Process includes the Link Associates Volunteer Application form, background checks, and agency trainings.

Love to read? Or is gardening more your thing? How about cooking? Link Associates has all sorts of fun ways for volunteers to get involved. We offer activities such as book club, cooking club, gardening group, games, music, swimming, field trips, and more, and we need fun-loving volunteers to help make these activities run smoothly. Join us between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and have some fun while giving back.

To get started, volunteers need to complete an application with background checks and participate in a volunteer orientation. Any necessary training will be provided.

Introduce others to the world of art! As a volunteer for Community Art Connection, you’ll have the opportunity to present your artwork to a group of 25 adults with intellectual disabilities and lead a hands-on, art-related activity. Anything from painting to flower arranging, sing-a-longs to drama-your talents will truly be appreciated. Join us just one evening or sign-up to come every month or two - you decide. The artists at Link Associates are waiting for you!

The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library are looking for volunteers to photograph events and activity at the Cedar Falls Public Library.  This can be done on an occasional basis on the volunteer's schedule.

Iowa Crisis Chat is an online resource for emotional support, operated by CommUnity Crisis Services. Located in Iowa City. Since launching Iowa Crisis Chat in 2011, the number of chats and texts we receive has surpassed the number of calls we receive by phone. Because of this growth, we are expanding our volunteer recruitment across the state! People of all ages use this service to talk about a variety of concerns. However, the median age is 21 and 80% of chatters are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Volunteers learn a wide variety of counseling techniques and offer direct support to clients in need. Our training prepares people who have gone on to become therapists, social workers, teachers, lawyers, clergy, doctors, and even genetic counselors. Besides looking good on a resume, volunteering with CommUnity feels good! You get to make a positive difference in the world by connecting with people who are hurting. Even though this is a remote position, you will be supported throughout the process. We have been a volunteer-driven organization for nearly 50 years, and we have volunteers who have stayed with us for 15+ years because of our positive and supportive culture.

Volunteers are supervised and supported by full-time staff members who are available through our chat portal during every shift. Supervisors are there to provide support and advice, and to handle any escalated situations that might require 911 contact.

Across the Road is a new initiative aimed at connecting community members with our clients electronically in engaging ways to develop relationships and enhance lives during this time of isolation, and potentially beyond.

Trivium Life Services is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting adults in our community who, for various reasons, are unable to live completely on their own. Most have some sort of intellectual or physical disability, or are dealing with serious mental illness or substance abuse.

How it Works:  Picture this – A community member and a client who both love Harry Potter connect once a week for 20-30 minutes to read and discuss the books together via a Teams Meeting or Zoom.  Or, a resident of a local nursing home and a client who both love chess connect with each other to play online, building a friendship and addressing their common need for social interaction. The possibilities are endless! Yoga! Karaoke! Art tutorial! Show off your pets! etc!

Virtual interactions can be a one-time thing, or meet weekly, monthly, etc.

Bar Soap         

Body Wash

Razors             

Shaving Cream

Toothpaste       

Tooth Brushes

Shampoo         

Conditioner

Lotion               

Deodorant 

Underwear

Condiments

Coffee/Sugar/Creamer

Gallon Ziploc Bags

Hope Ministries Thrift Store is great for small group’s 5-10 people.

Revenue from Hope Ministries Thrift supports Hope Ministries’ programs and services for men, women and children who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted. Therefore, whether you are shopping at our stores, donating items that can be sold, or volunteering your time, you are helping support our food, shelter and recovery services!

We have two locations:

4640 Merle Hay Rd

500 E Army Post Rd

We invite you and your group of 5-10 people to volunteer for 3-4 hours at a time on our Corporate Friday’s of the month (every Friday is a Corporate Friday ;)

Possible duties include:

- Receiving and receipting donated items

-Sorting donated items into categories

-Tagging items into categories such as clothing, housewares, accessories, jewelry, etc.

-Testing electric items

-Preparing items for sale and putting items out on the sales floor purging unsold items from the sales floor

We would love to have you, thank you for your consideration.

If you’d like to schedule a Corporate Friday Volunteer shift please contact me, Leslie Green lgreen@hopeiowa.org or 515-265-7272

We are in need of long-term volunteers t learn our case management and intake system and provide assistance with the reception of calls. These volunteers are needed from 8:30am-5:00pm each weekday. This opportunity is limited to adults 18 and over. 

Volunteer will lead and assist with monthly Clover Kids meetings.

Locations: Oskaloosa, Eddyville, Fremont, & New Sharon

Clover Kids is a program for children in Kdg-3rd grade.

Must complete and pass an Extension volunteer screening, complete the Iowa 4-H New Volunteer Training (3 online modules, 1 live module), and the annual Iowa 4-H Volunteer Training. 

Clubs & Groups meet monthly for 1-2 hours.

Most clubs take August &/or September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year. Clover kids take July-September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year. 

No restrictions - Adults must pass background screening and be approved by the Mahaska County Ag Extension District Council. Meetings are held in October-June

Christian Care is in need of hot prepared meals that can be served here inside our facility and to those in our community that are in need. Meals should include: protein, vegetable, carbohydrate, and dessert. Meal should be enough to feed 60 people.

Our meal schedule:

Lunch at Noon

Dinner at 6:30 PM

If you can stay to serve the meal (though this is not necessary), it would be a huge help as well.

Do you LOVE to talk to people? Do you enjoy filling other peoples cups? Making a new friend? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

Position Title: Volunteer Companion/Telephone Reassurance   

Position Summary. Provide friendship and companionship to help motivate and keep individuals mentally stimulated.

Reports To: Elderbridge Agency on Aging staff, as assigned.

Position Benefits:

Position Responsibilities:

Skills, Knowledge Abilities:

Time Commitment:

Open

Duration:

Ongoing as needed

Due to access to confidential participant information this position may require criminal background check and abuse registry check.

Contact Laura Allen, Volunteer Coordinator at 1-800-243-0678. 

Greet consumers, answer the phone, check consumers in for meals, punch meal ticket cards, make sure the senior center is running smoothly.

This positions helps the Senior Center run smoothly with the help of a volunteer. 9-12am open to any age or people with disabilities.

12:30 daily. Open to any age or people with disabilities. Call Bingo Numbers.

This position helps meet the social needs of the consumers, bingo is one of their favorite activities.

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add razors to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why razors?
Clients might want to be clean shaven for an interview or personal hygiene. Many clients don't have the means to buy razors themselves, so when we don't have any to hand out they don't have the option to shave. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Are you interested in assisting with fundraising events to raise funds to provide free services to your community? Join Riverview Center's development team by assisting virtually or in person! From assisting with networking in the community, helping make phone calls, or assisting with an event in person, there are plenty of fundraising events at Riverview Center for you to assist with.

If you're interested, please call the Volunteer Coordinator Raechel Breyer at (319) 349-1949 or email her at raechel@riverviewcenter.org.

Purpose: 

To support survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities: 

Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to hospital calls to support survivors of sexual assault.

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services.

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks optional.

Purpose: 

To network and raise awareness of sexual violence.

Responsibilities: 

To build relationships with other community resources to bridge any barriers survivors may have in receiving services.

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to raise awareness of sexual violence and provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services. 

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks are optional.

Serves as the lead volunteer at the assigned program, responsible for planning purposeful, goal-oriented activities for each session which fills the allotted program time, as well as additional activities to promote skill development.

The Program Leader is the key Volunteer overseeing their assigned program planning and execution. Programs meet on a consistent schedule, set by the local Playhouse Program Committee, either meet weekly or monthly. The Program Leader works collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and Site Coordinator to provide high-quality, outcome-driven programs according to the program models developed by GiGi’s Playhouse. This volunteer position requires a commitment of 1.5-6 hours per month, depending on the length and frequency of the assigned program, and includes the following responsibilities:

* Prepares the program space/ environment for program activities, including making sure age-appropriate (high energy) music is playing at all times, the Playhouse is presentable and organized, creates an atmosphere of celebration and acceptance, refreshments provided as needed

* Ensures program activities motivate participants and families to reach high expectations and give their "best of all", track participant "best of all" from week to week/ month to month

* Ensures each program session has a structured beginning and ending activity

* Facilitates program activities between the parent and child to promote parent education, encourages skills practice at home and between program sessions

* Greets families, fully engages each program participant/ family in the program activities

* Acts as a resource for families, answers questions regarding program activities, GiGi’s Playhouse, and the Program Leader’s area of expertise/ therapeutic specialty to collaborate in guiding participants to meet their "best of all".

* Delegate responsibilities to assisting volunteers, such as taking pictures, monitoring sign-in, setting up program supplies and refreshments, cleaning up, etc.

* Completes the Program Leader Checklist at the end of each program

* Communicates with Site Coordinator and Program Committee to ensure successful program delivery

Experience/ Qualifications:

The Program Leader role is a "hands-on", active role and requires a Volunteer with the following skillset:

* Education and work experience in the specific therapeutic techniques or educational themes of the assigned program (ie. the "Crawlers" program is led by a physical therapist, handwriting program led by an occupational therapist, etc.)

* Excellent communication skills, positivity, and enthusiasm for GiGi’s Playhouse

For additional information please contact Pam Lynch at 309-762-7529 or volunteerquadcities@gigisplayhouse.org.

Visit www.gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities to see more about the organization.

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease.  There is no cure and no medicine.  Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. It can also attack internal organs. 

Do you know someone with this disease?   Do you have an interest in helping the Scleroderma community, increasing awareness and education regarding Scleroderma, and supporting research to find a cure?  If yes, then consider joining the Board of Directors of the Scleroderma Foundation Heartland Chapter!

Responsibilities

By joining the Board of Directors (BOD), you will be asked to attend BOD meetings every other month (6 times per year) remotely via Zoom. 

Board members help provide the following:

Qualifications

No specific knowledge of Scleroderma is required.  Business experience with planning, budgets, financial oversite is preferred but not required.  Any previous board experience is a plus.  Information you need to perform your role as a Board Member will be provided.  A desire and passion to assist the Heartland Chapter Scleroderma community is strongly desired. 

Compensation

The Board of Directors is a volunteer position.  As a thank you for your service, Board members may have the opportunity to attend the National Scleroderma Foundation Conference, with expenses paid for by the Heartland Chapter.

Our Three-Fold Mission of Support, Education and Research

Free-Response Question:

How may we contact you?  Please provide your preferred email and/or phone number.

HeartlandChapter@scleroderma.org

Pathways in Iowa City, a program of Aging Services, is looking for 1-2 volunteers to help garden and clean up the center's patio area. This can be a one-time project, or can done on an ongoing basis. 

Pathways serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening. 

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!

Hope Tree Acres is currently recruiting volunteers for our garden! Volunteers should commit to a minimum of 10 hours total with HTA. You are welcome to spread those hours out over several weeks or you can complete them in a week! If you have any gardening experience and love to be around nature, come join us!

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.

Peoples Community Health Clinic is a non-private that is dedicated to providing affordable, compassionate, high-quality health care for all. The Clinic is joining other Health Centers across the nation in celebrating National Health Center Week 2021. In celebration, the Clinic is hosting a Free Garage sale. Everyone is welcome. This event will take place on August 9th, 2021.

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.