Volunteer: Youth Advisory Council MemberTravel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply! Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission. Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output. This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. Express interest below or visit https://travelunity.org/tuyac! Agency: Travel Unity Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply! Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission. Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output. This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. Express interest below or visit https://travelunity.org/tuyac! Agency: Travel Unity Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Direct Care Hospice VolunteerAvalon Hospice is looking for direct care hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. All care provided by the Direct Care Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Gentiva Hospice Avalon Hospice is looking for direct care hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. All care provided by the Direct Care Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board DirectorThe Community Support Advocates Board of Directors is seeking candidates for our volunteer Board Director position. Board Directors are elected to a 3 year term. The Board is responsible for Approving the strategic focus and mission of the agency and ensures they are in alignment. Approving planning goals and objectives, and delegating implementation of plan to staff. Reviewing and approving governing policy in areas such as finance, and program operation. Selection, evaluation, compensation consideration, and supervision of the CEO. Recruiting new board members, participating in board development and fulfilling Board Member responsibilities. Approving fund raising goals. Participating in fund raising activities and resource development. Representing the Agency to the public. Advocating for the organization and enhancing the organization’s public image. Approving annual budget and ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management Hiring auditor, reviewing auditor’s report and recommendations Assessing its own performance as the governing body of CSA.
Expectations of Individual Board Members Each individual Board member is expected to Know CSA’s mission, policies, programs and needs Support CSA’s mission and vision, and acts within the values of the organization. Faithfully read and understand CSA’s financial statements Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for CSA and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CSA to advance our mission. Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CSA’s mission. Give a meaningful financial donation each year. Prepare for, attend and conscientiously participate in board meetings. Participate fully in one or more committee of the Board.Agency: Community Support Advocates The Community Support Advocates Board of Directors is seeking candidates for our volunteer Board Director position. Board Directors are elected to a 3 year term. The Board is responsible for Approving the strategic focus and mission of the agency and ensures they are in alignment. Approving planning goals and objectives, and delegating implementation of plan to staff. Reviewing and approving governing policy in areas such as finance, and program operation. Selection, evaluation, compensation consideration, and supervision of the CEO. Recruiting new board members, participating in board development and fulfilling Board Member responsibilities. Approving fund raising goals. Participating in fund raising activities and resource development. Representing the Agency to the public. Advocating for the organization and enhancing the organization’s public image. Approving annual budget and ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management Hiring auditor, reviewing auditor’s report and recommendations Assessing its own performance as the governing body of CSA.
Expectations of Individual Board Members Each individual Board member is expected to Know CSA’s mission, policies, programs and needs Support CSA’s mission and vision, and acts within the values of the organization. Faithfully read and understand CSA’s financial statements Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for CSA and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CSA to advance our mission. Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CSA’s mission. Give a meaningful financial donation each year. Prepare for, attend and conscientiously participate in board meetings. Participate fully in one or more committee of the Board.Agency: Community Support Advocates Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50322 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Conversations for Life - Pen PalsJoin a team of caring volunteers, amateur authors, welcoming writers, jolly jotters and more to become pen pals for Conversations for Life, an initiative of the Dakota County United Methodist Parish to write to area seniors who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness due to COVID-19. It's a wonderful opportunity to use a short letter, a note or a card to connect with new people and brighten someone's day, week, or month. It offers the additional benefit of being done in your own home or office. To become a part of this great cause, respond here or e-mail Susan at seyfeds@yahoo.com. Agency: Dakota County United Methodist Parish Join a team of caring volunteers, amateur authors, welcoming writers, jolly jotters and more to become pen pals for Conversations for Life, an initiative of the Dakota County United Methodist Parish to write to area seniors who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness due to COVID-19. It's a wonderful opportunity to use a short letter, a note or a card to connect with new people and brighten someone's day, week, or month. It offers the additional benefit of being done in your own home or office. To become a part of this great cause, respond here or e-mail Susan at seyfeds@yahoo.com. Agency: Dakota County United Methodist Parish Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 68776 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bin PricingIn the bin pricing department, our volunteers pull one pre-sorted bin from the shelf and price each item according to the dollar amount on the bin- using a pricing gun. From there, the items get put out onto our shelves by a Housewares Stocking volunteer. This is a great way to help support the missions that Overflow Thrift Store supports locally and globally. Thank you for considering! Agency: Overflow Thrift Store In the bin pricing department, our volunteers pull one pre-sorted bin from the shelf and price each item according to the dollar amount on the bin- using a pricing gun. From there, the items get put out onto our shelves by a Housewares Stocking volunteer. This is a great way to help support the missions that Overflow Thrift Store supports locally and globally. Thank you for considering! Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Clothing Hanging and taggingWe have an abundance of clothing that needs to be hung up and tagged-getting it ready to be put out onto the sales floor. In the clothing hanging department, we have bins of clothing that are already sorted into price categories. Clothing needs to be hung, then when the rack is full, it needs to be tagged. We have a colored tag system that coincides with the price of the clothing. This is a great way to help to support Overflow and our various missions that we support locally and globally. We need you! Please come join our team-we'd love to have you.
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store We have an abundance of clothing that needs to be hung up and tagged-getting it ready to be put out onto the sales floor. In the clothing hanging department, we have bins of clothing that are already sorted into price categories. Clothing needs to be hung, then when the rack is full, it needs to be tagged. We have a colored tag system that coincides with the price of the clothing. This is a great way to help to support Overflow and our various missions that we support locally and globally. We need you! Please come join our team-we'd love to have you.
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation SorterDonation Sorter volunteers sort incoming donations into different categories. We have a great new system set up to sort donations at both of our locations. Each sorter has their own department to work in. We currently have openings all day Mondays and Saturdays from 10-4 and Tuesday-Friday from 10-6. Let us know if you want to join our donation receiving crew! It's so interesting to see what donations are going to come through our tables. Items from stores all over the world find their way to Overflow. Please consider blessing us with your time-we would love to have you!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Donation Sorter volunteers sort incoming donations into different categories. We have a great new system set up to sort donations at both of our locations. Each sorter has their own department to work in. We currently have openings all day Mondays and Saturdays from 10-4 and Tuesday-Friday from 10-6. Let us know if you want to join our donation receiving crew! It's so interesting to see what donations are going to come through our tables. Items from stores all over the world find their way to Overflow. Please consider blessing us with your time-we would love to have you!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Thank a Healthcare ProviderWould you like to send a thank you note to the health care workers serving our community? We have been so grateful for the outpouring of love and compassion from our community. We wanted to offer community members the opportunity to express their gratitude and support to the providers and staff at Genesis and UnityPoint Health. Details to participate are below. Send a thank you card or love note to the Genesis team at: #CompassionCounts #InThisTogether
Thank a Healthcare Hero - UnityPoint Health Mail a thank you card to: Or share your gratitude online at: Agency: United Way Quad Cities Would you like to send a thank you note to the health care workers serving our community? We have been so grateful for the outpouring of love and compassion from our community. We wanted to offer community members the opportunity to express their gratitude and support to the providers and staff at Genesis and UnityPoint Health. Details to participate are below. Send a thank you card or love note to the Genesis team at: #CompassionCounts #InThisTogether
Thank a Healthcare Hero - UnityPoint Health Mail a thank you card to: Or share your gratitude online at: Agency: United Way Quad Cities Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52804 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shoe department sorter/processor/pricerOur shoe department continues to grow! We need regular volunteers who can be trained to sort, process and price shoes. Some examples of processing are polishing shoes, cleaning shoe white walls and lightly cleaning the bed of sandals. If you want to volunteer occasionally, the pricing and sizing of shoes always needs to be done and is easy to learn. If you have a family-this is a great way to find shoes to purchase for your family at amazing prices-all while helping to support missions locally and globally.
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Our shoe department continues to grow! We need regular volunteers who can be trained to sort, process and price shoes. Some examples of processing are polishing shoes, cleaning shoe white walls and lightly cleaning the bed of sandals. If you want to volunteer occasionally, the pricing and sizing of shoes always needs to be done and is easy to learn. If you have a family-this is a great way to find shoes to purchase for your family at amazing prices-all while helping to support missions locally and globally.
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Clothing SorterWe are looking for clothing sorters Monday-Saturday! Volunteer Clothing Sorters: Check clothes for stains, broken zippers and tears Sort clothes into men's, women's, and children's Generally know the value of clothing brands Have an eye for detail Can volunteer at least 2 hours week!Let us know if you want to join our clothing team today!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store We are looking for clothing sorters Monday-Saturday! Volunteer Clothing Sorters: Check clothes for stains, broken zippers and tears Sort clothes into men's, women's, and children's Generally know the value of clothing brands Have an eye for detail Can volunteer at least 2 hours week!Let us know if you want to join our clothing team today!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Linens VolunteerOverflow Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help in our Linens department. The sort of things you might do in Linens, would be sorting incoming donations and restocking items on the sales floor. Linens volunteers work with towels, materials, sheets, comforters and much more. Let us know if you are interested in this opportunity! we'd love to have you!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Overflow Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help in our Linens department. The sort of things you might do in Linens, would be sorting incoming donations and restocking items on the sales floor. Linens volunteers work with towels, materials, sheets, comforters and much more. Let us know if you are interested in this opportunity! we'd love to have you!
Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Housewares StockingOverflow Thrift Store is looking for some help 2 hours or more per week in the housewares Department. Duties would include stocking the store with housewares and straightening and organizing items as needed. The Housewares department is good sized and has quite a few categories but can easily be learned. Housewares includes picture frames, pots and pans, baskets, sporting good, DIY, vases and more. We have opened a second location in Ames and both of our locations sell housewares-so volunteers are needed at both locations. Thank you for considering-volunteering in housewares is a great way to help out and it's also a great way to decorate your own home! Our affordable prices make it easier for our customers to afford and our volunteers can make purchases as well. Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Overflow Thrift Store is looking for some help 2 hours or more per week in the housewares Department. Duties would include stocking the store with housewares and straightening and organizing items as needed. The Housewares department is good sized and has quite a few categories but can easily be learned. Housewares includes picture frames, pots and pans, baskets, sporting good, DIY, vases and more. We have opened a second location in Ames and both of our locations sell housewares-so volunteers are needed at both locations. Thank you for considering-volunteering in housewares is a great way to help out and it's also a great way to decorate your own home! Our affordable prices make it easier for our customers to afford and our volunteers can make purchases as well. Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Small Claims MediatorsWe are looking for volunteers to work with the District Court Mediation program in the Small Claims Court system. You will assist landlords and tenants as well as litigants with money claims to resolve their issues or differences. We operate (5) five days a week with morning and afternoon sessions of up to 3.5 hours each. We can be flexible to accommodate your preferences for days and times. We will provide you training with experienced mediators. This is an opportunity to continuously learn and provide a valuable service to the Court, litigating parties and the community. Please contact jseidlin@pcbaonline.org to get started in the most worthwhile opportunity. Agency: District Court Mediation Program We are looking for volunteers to work with the District Court Mediation program in the Small Claims Court system. You will assist landlords and tenants as well as litigants with money claims to resolve their issues or differences. We operate (5) five days a week with morning and afternoon sessions of up to 3.5 hours each. We can be flexible to accommodate your preferences for days and times. We will provide you training with experienced mediators. This is an opportunity to continuously learn and provide a valuable service to the Court, litigating parties and the community. Please contact jseidlin@pcbaonline.org to get started in the most worthwhile opportunity. Agency: District Court Mediation Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: I Am Able IOWA Listener Engagement VolunteerThe I Am Able IOWA radio program discusses the ability in disability the first and final Saturday of the month on KHOI 89.1 FM. You can learn more about the radio program at www.iamableiowa.com. We are seeking volunteers to help engage listeners with the program. This volunteer opportunity can include the following: market research, social media engagement (Twitter, no presence currently) generating ideas for contests and other ways of encouraging participation, finding guests, and other ways to get the word out about the program. Agency: Able Up Iowa The I Am Able IOWA radio program discusses the ability in disability the first and final Saturday of the month on KHOI 89.1 FM. You can learn more about the radio program at www.iamableiowa.com. We are seeking volunteers to help engage listeners with the program. This volunteer opportunity can include the following: market research, social media engagement (Twitter, no presence currently) generating ideas for contests and other ways of encouraging participation, finding guests, and other ways to get the word out about the program. Agency: Able Up Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50014 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: I Am Able IOWA Radio Program Scheduling AssistantThe I Am Able IOWA radio program produced by the Iowa Able Foundation is seeking a volunteer to assist with confirming details with the guests a week prior to the show and day before the show. This volunteer will also help thank the guests for their appearance. This volunteer could also assist with requesting the photograph and bio for each guest to send to the website and social media person to post. This volunteer could also help with recruiting potential guests. Agency: Able Up Iowa The I Am Able IOWA radio program produced by the Iowa Able Foundation is seeking a volunteer to assist with confirming details with the guests a week prior to the show and day before the show. This volunteer will also help thank the guests for their appearance. This volunteer could also assist with requesting the photograph and bio for each guest to send to the website and social media person to post. This volunteer could also help with recruiting potential guests. Agency: Able Up Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50014 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: I Am Able IOWA Radio Program WriterThe I Am Able IOWA radio program produced by the Iowa Able Foundation is looking for volunteers interested in helping write scripts, generate interview questions, write blog postings, write Twitter posts, write FB posts, and other writing projects. Agency: Able Up Iowa The I Am Able IOWA radio program produced by the Iowa Able Foundation is looking for volunteers interested in helping write scripts, generate interview questions, write blog postings, write Twitter posts, write FB posts, and other writing projects. Agency: Able Up Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50014 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: I Am Able IOWA SymFUNNY Promoter VolunteerOne of the I Am Able IOWA radio program hosts is a co-author of a children's book with the sales split between an arts organization in Ohio and the I Am Able IOWA radio program. We are seeking a volunteer to help with marketing, promoting and selling the children's book. Agency: Able Up Iowa One of the I Am Able IOWA radio program hosts is a co-author of a children's book with the sales split between an arts organization in Ohio and the I Am Able IOWA radio program. We are seeking a volunteer to help with marketing, promoting and selling the children's book. Agency: Able Up Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50014 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Study Buddy/Activity Assistant (Inpatient):Be that open heart and extra hand working with children in our inpatient program, assisting with activities and homework in one of our inpatient cottages. Day, evening and weekend hours available. Must be available for regular, consistent shifts (ex. 2 hours/week). Location: Main Campus, 2309 C St SWAgency: Tanager Be that open heart and extra hand working with children in our inpatient program, assisting with activities and homework in one of our inpatient cottages. Day, evening and weekend hours available. Must be available for regular, consistent shifts (ex. 2 hours/week). Location: Main Campus, 2309 C St SWAgency: Tanager Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52404 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Electronics PricingWe have a great group of volunteers who test our electronics. The next step is pricing the electronics. You will be provided with a pricing guide and your own station. Special items can be looked up on Ebay, then priced according to our special pricing guide. It's actually pretty interesting to see all of the different types of electronics that come through the electronics station! Come join the fun-you will be a huge blessing to our community, to our staff and to the missions that we serve. Agency: Overflow Thrift Store We have a great group of volunteers who test our electronics. The next step is pricing the electronics. You will be provided with a pricing guide and your own station. Special items can be looked up on Ebay, then priced according to our special pricing guide. It's actually pretty interesting to see all of the different types of electronics that come through the electronics station! Come join the fun-you will be a huge blessing to our community, to our staff and to the missions that we serve. Agency: Overflow Thrift Store Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Love Box LeaderPurpose/Objective: Love Box Leaders come alongside children in foster care, as well as their caretakers, but offering consistent support through intentional giving and building relationships.
Key Responsibilities: Love Box Leaders show up for a Foster family by providing a Love Box for an assigned foster family once per month. Additionally, volunteers work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with children in the home and foster parents. Typically, Love Box Leaders also recruit a group of Love Box members to pitch in money to purchase love box items, write notes, attend the child’s sporting events, and other supportive activities. Volunteers commit to 18 months of serving an assigned familyQualifications: Volunteers must be 18 years old, rooted in the community, able to pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a desire to build a relationship with children in foster care, and have a coachable spirit. Volunteer positions are open to people with disabilities. Agency: Cedar Valley Angels Purpose/Objective: Love Box Leaders come alongside children in foster care, as well as their caretakers, but offering consistent support through intentional giving and building relationships.
Key Responsibilities: Love Box Leaders show up for a Foster family by providing a Love Box for an assigned foster family once per month. Additionally, volunteers work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with children in the home and foster parents. Typically, Love Box Leaders also recruit a group of Love Box members to pitch in money to purchase love box items, write notes, attend the child’s sporting events, and other supportive activities. Volunteers commit to 18 months of serving an assigned familyQualifications: Volunteers must be 18 years old, rooted in the community, able to pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a desire to build a relationship with children in foster care, and have a coachable spirit. Volunteer positions are open to people with disabilities. Agency: Cedar Valley Angels Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50613 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Trail MaintenanceWhat does the organization need?
Objective: Provide volunteer opportunities for persons in the community related to our recreational trails To improve the safety for trail users by cutting and removing branches and other vegetation that is encroaching on the trailResponsibilities: Using clippers that can be furnished, cut and remove the branches and vegetation encroaching on the trail. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: No special training is needed beyond the orientation that will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator. As mentioned above, clippers and loppers will be provided. How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: Removing the vegetation will make the recreational trails more safe and inviting for trail users. Also, removing the encroaching vegetation will allow the trail to dry more quickly after rains. Benefits to volunteer: Opportunity to get outdoors on the trails, to appreciate nature and to value the trail network. Learn the various trails, where they go, and how they connect within the trail network. Walking for exercise! For the volunteer Qualifications: This is manual labor so there are no educational qualifications. Skills include the ability to manipulate a clipper or lopper, ability to walk or otherwise traverse the trail for at least 1 mile (walkers or electric chairs can be used). There is no age requirements nor background check. Location: Various trails within Cedar Fall, Waterloo, Evansdale, Hudson or George Wyth State Park Requirements: Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes for walking, long pants and long sleeves are best for protection. Safety protocols: Social distancing and mask wearing if more than a single person at a time.
Agency: Cedar Valley Trails Partnership What does the organization need?
Objective: Provide volunteer opportunities for persons in the community related to our recreational trails To improve the safety for trail users by cutting and removing branches and other vegetation that is encroaching on the trailResponsibilities: Using clippers that can be furnished, cut and remove the branches and vegetation encroaching on the trail. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: No special training is needed beyond the orientation that will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator. As mentioned above, clippers and loppers will be provided. How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: Removing the vegetation will make the recreational trails more safe and inviting for trail users. Also, removing the encroaching vegetation will allow the trail to dry more quickly after rains. Benefits to volunteer: Opportunity to get outdoors on the trails, to appreciate nature and to value the trail network. Learn the various trails, where they go, and how they connect within the trail network. Walking for exercise! For the volunteer Qualifications: This is manual labor so there are no educational qualifications. Skills include the ability to manipulate a clipper or lopper, ability to walk or otherwise traverse the trail for at least 1 mile (walkers or electric chairs can be used). There is no age requirements nor background check. Location: Various trails within Cedar Fall, Waterloo, Evansdale, Hudson or George Wyth State Park Requirements: Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes for walking, long pants and long sleeves are best for protection. Safety protocols: Social distancing and mask wearing if more than a single person at a time.
Agency: Cedar Valley Trails Partnership Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50613 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Become a Volunteer-Delivery DriverMilestones Area Agency on Aging has routes available in Scott, Clinton and surrounding communities. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Make an older adults day by delivering them a hot, nutritious meal! You can volunteer to deliver meals once a week, once a month, with a friend, with a group or on your own-whatever works for you. Volunteer requirements include one year of driving experience, valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. For more information contact Joni Osborn at 563-484-3108, or josborn@milestonesaaa.org
Agency: Milestones Area Agency On Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging has routes available in Scott, Clinton and surrounding communities. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Make an older adults day by delivering them a hot, nutritious meal! You can volunteer to deliver meals once a week, once a month, with a friend, with a group or on your own-whatever works for you. Volunteer requirements include one year of driving experience, valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. For more information contact Joni Osborn at 563-484-3108, or josborn@milestonesaaa.org
Agency: Milestones Area Agency On Aging Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52807 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Justice Advocate AmeriCorps Member PositionsBackground: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TRAINED IN ADVANCE TO RESPOND TO DISASTERSIowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems. Disasters occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake. Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster. Iowa Legal Aid is looking to recruit and train volunteer attorneys from around the state now before a disaster strikes. This would allow Iowa Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys to react immediately in the event of a disaster. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic, and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.
COMMON DISASTER LEGAL PROBLEMS: Disasters survivors face a wide variety of legal problems. Common areas that volunteers may be needed are to: Assist with applications for disaster benefits and appeals. Assist with housing issues for homeowners and tenants. Assist with home repair and contractor issues. Assist with buyouts, farm issues, bankruptcy, and tax.Qualifications: Volunteers must be currently able to practice law in the State of Iowa. Disasters are unpredictable and the need for attorneys will depend on when and where the disasters happen. Volunteers will need to be flexible and able to offer assistance on short-term notice in the event of a disaster.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to: trainings (in-person and webinar) on issue spotting common legal problems and substantive law trainings prior to any disaster. free on-line resources through Iowa Legal Aid’s website, www.probono.net/iowa, and Iowa Legal Aid’s mobile app. co-counseling by Iowa Legal attorneys in person, by telephone, and by email. notifications of available trainings provided at no cost by Iowa Legal Aid Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer attorney at his or her law office. Volunteers needing office space to perform volunteer activities or wishing to only assist on internal cases may make arrangements with a regional Iowa Legal Aid office. Iowa Legal Aid offices are located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Volunteers may be needed to staff tables at Disaster Recovery Centers and local community and agency resource fairs.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the scope of the disaster, the volunteer’s ability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate, and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275. For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/
Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems. Disasters occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake. Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster. Iowa Legal Aid is looking to recruit and train volunteer attorneys from around the state now before a disaster strikes. This would allow Iowa Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys to react immediately in the event of a disaster. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic, and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.
COMMON DISASTER LEGAL PROBLEMS: Disasters survivors face a wide variety of legal problems. Common areas that volunteers may be needed are to: Assist with applications for disaster benefits and appeals. Assist with housing issues for homeowners and tenants. Assist with home repair and contractor issues. Assist with buyouts, farm issues, bankruptcy, and tax.Qualifications: Volunteers must be currently able to practice law in the State of Iowa. Disasters are unpredictable and the need for attorneys will depend on when and where the disasters happen. Volunteers will need to be flexible and able to offer assistance on short-term notice in the event of a disaster.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to: trainings (in-person and webinar) on issue spotting common legal problems and substantive law trainings prior to any disaster. free on-line resources through Iowa Legal Aid’s website, www.probono.net/iowa, and Iowa Legal Aid’s mobile app. co-counseling by Iowa Legal attorneys in person, by telephone, and by email. notifications of available trainings provided at no cost by Iowa Legal Aid Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer attorney at his or her law office. Volunteers needing office space to perform volunteer activities or wishing to only assist on internal cases may make arrangements with a regional Iowa Legal Aid office. Iowa Legal Aid offices are located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Volunteers may be needed to staff tables at Disaster Recovery Centers and local community and agency resource fairs.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the scope of the disaster, the volunteer’s ability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate, and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275. For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/
Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Language Proficiency EvaluatorVolunteer language proficiency evaluators at Iowa Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income Iowans with limited English proficiency (LEP) skills gain access to justice. Language proficiency evaluators will assess the translation and interpretation abilities of prospective volunteer translators and interpreters. In addition, they may also review and provide feedback on the materials translated by Iowa Legal Aid’s volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of Iowa’s LEP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and Laotian.
http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer language proficiency evaluators at Iowa Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income Iowans with limited English proficiency (LEP) skills gain access to justice. Language proficiency evaluators will assess the translation and interpretation abilities of prospective volunteer translators and interpreters. In addition, they may also review and provide feedback on the materials translated by Iowa Legal Aid’s volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of Iowa’s LEP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and Laotian.
http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dan Gable Museum Seeking VolunteersThe National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is looking for periodic help at the museum for events and for day-to-day operations.
Our needs: - Day-to-day clerical needs: answering phones, online merchandise orders, cleaning. - Physical labor: moving and organizing heavy memorabilia in the basement. - Cataloging: organizing and cataloging memorabilia. Agency: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is looking for periodic help at the museum for events and for day-to-day operations.
Our needs: - Day-to-day clerical needs: answering phones, online merchandise orders, cleaning. - Physical labor: moving and organizing heavy memorabilia in the basement. - Cataloging: organizing and cataloging memorabilia. Agency: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make Miracles beautiful: Fall Garden CleanupEnjoy the open landscape and spring breezes while sprucing up our 76-acre farm near Swisher by helping us clean up our flower beds for fall/winter. Agency: Miracles In Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center Enjoy the open landscape and spring breezes while sprucing up our 76-acre farm near Swisher by helping us clean up our flower beds for fall/winter. Agency: Miracles In Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52338 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: janitorialJanitorial assistance needed at The Salvation Building. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Janitorial assistance needed at The Salvation Building. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Brass band teacherMonday Nights Brass band teacher needed from 5pm-7pm. 10-17 students. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Monday Nights Brass band teacher needed from 5pm-7pm. 10-17 students. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Art teacherWe have Youth Fine Arts Night every Monday Night from 5pm-7pm. We need individuals who will teach youth a art project. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland We have Youth Fine Arts Night every Monday Night from 5pm-7pm. We need individuals who will teach youth a art project. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Pantry helpStock shelves in food pantry. Age Requirement: 15+, Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Stock shelves in food pantry. Age Requirement: 15+, Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Agency: The Salvation Army of Siouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Veteran Hospice VolunteerAvalon Hospice is looking for a Veteran Hospice Volunteer that is willing to make a difference in the lives of other Veterans. Veteran volunteers are a very valuable part of our care team and at Avalon Hospice we are developing a We Honor Veteran program which would have Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer programs. The Veteran volunteer program would also make an effor to replace lost medals and awards and would provide emotional support and bereavement counseling. Avalon Hospice supports the volunteers and appreciates the important role they place in hospice care. We prepare volunteers with specific training and it takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. Some volunteer opportunities include sharing a story, sending a card, listen/read/sing, making gifts for Veterans, run errands or perform light housekeeping for Veterans, administrative office support if needed, make phone calls, and attend community events. Agency: Gentiva Hospice Avalon Hospice is looking for a Veteran Hospice Volunteer that is willing to make a difference in the lives of other Veterans. Veteran volunteers are a very valuable part of our care team and at Avalon Hospice we are developing a We Honor Veteran program which would have Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer programs. The Veteran volunteer program would also make an effor to replace lost medals and awards and would provide emotional support and bereavement counseling. Avalon Hospice supports the volunteers and appreciates the important role they place in hospice care. We prepare volunteers with specific training and it takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. Some volunteer opportunities include sharing a story, sending a card, listen/read/sing, making gifts for Veterans, run errands or perform light housekeeping for Veterans, administrative office support if needed, make phone calls, and attend community events. Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bereavement Hospice VolunteerBereavement care is one of the services that make hospice services unique and aims to enhance the patient’s/family’s dignity and quality of life. Medicare regulations require every hospice to include an organized bereavement program that provides services for at least twelve (12) months after the patient’s death. Kindred at Home and hospice affiliates provides bereavement support for thirteen (13) months after the patient has passed away. If a family member, friend or caregiver requires additional support beyond the thirteen months, our Bereavement Coordinators and team will work to provide the appropriate support and resources. Bereavement volunteer is under the direct supervision of the bereavement coordinator (or designee). The Bereavement Hospice volunteer can help with sending letters to bereaved and calling Bereaved as well. all assignments provided to the bereavement support volunteer must be pre-approved and assigned by the bereavement coordinator (or designee). Agency: Gentiva Hospice Bereavement care is one of the services that make hospice services unique and aims to enhance the patient’s/family’s dignity and quality of life. Medicare regulations require every hospice to include an organized bereavement program that provides services for at least twelve (12) months after the patient’s death. Kindred at Home and hospice affiliates provides bereavement support for thirteen (13) months after the patient has passed away. If a family member, friend or caregiver requires additional support beyond the thirteen months, our Bereavement Coordinators and team will work to provide the appropriate support and resources. Bereavement volunteer is under the direct supervision of the bereavement coordinator (or designee). The Bereavement Hospice volunteer can help with sending letters to bereaved and calling Bereaved as well. all assignments provided to the bereavement support volunteer must be pre-approved and assigned by the bereavement coordinator (or designee). Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hospice Vigil VolunteerThe Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. Agency: Gentiva Hospice The Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pet Therapy Hospice VolunteerThe Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. All care provided by the Pet Therapy Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Pet: Majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog MUST be certified/ registered by an American kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization. Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Agency: Gentiva Hospice The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. All care provided by the Pet Therapy Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Pet: Majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog MUST be certified/ registered by an American kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization. Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Reiki Hospice VolunteerThe Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing * Must be certifed as a level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 (Master) Reiki Practitioner and have at least 1 year of active, certified experience* Agency: Gentiva Hospice The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing * Must be certifed as a level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 (Master) Reiki Practitioner and have at least 1 year of active, certified experience* Agency: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pen Pal for ResidentsPillar of Cedar Valley is looking for volunteers to write letters to their residents. Click the black RESPOND button to the right of the screen if you are interested. You will be contacted by someone from Pillar of Cedar Valley to be paired with one of their residents to correspond with. This would be a great opportunity for families to write encouraging cards for seniors during this time. Below are some ideas
Agency: Pillar of Cedar Valley Pillar of Cedar Valley is looking for volunteers to write letters to their residents. Click the black RESPOND button to the right of the screen if you are interested. You will be contacted by someone from Pillar of Cedar Valley to be paired with one of their residents to correspond with. This would be a great opportunity for families to write encouraging cards for seniors during this time. Below are some ideas
Agency: Pillar of Cedar Valley Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: EXPAND Program Asst.What does the organization need?
Purpose: To assist the Membership and Healthy Living department in executing our programs for adults with disabilities. Responsibilities: Develop and grow relationship with our Group Agency partners. Train in our program model to lead or assist in our project EXPAND. Uses Listen First skills, creating an environment that encourages people to get involved in programs, volunteerism, and philanthropy, helping members/staff become advocates of the Y’s cause of strengthening community. Provides excellent communication and service to project EXPAND participants and partners.Training: Training, resources, mentor-ship, education, experience How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: OUR CULTURE: Benefits to volunteer: Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. For the volunteerQualifications: Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.Ability to relate effectively and establish positive relationships with our diverse community. Basic knowledge of computers. 30/60 Day Training Schedule for new volunteers WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to use a computer and/or smart device. Sit, reach, move around the environment, lift up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County What does the organization need?
Purpose: To assist the Membership and Healthy Living department in executing our programs for adults with disabilities. Responsibilities: Develop and grow relationship with our Group Agency partners. Train in our program model to lead or assist in our project EXPAND. Uses Listen First skills, creating an environment that encourages people to get involved in programs, volunteerism, and philanthropy, helping members/staff become advocates of the Y’s cause of strengthening community. Provides excellent communication and service to project EXPAND participants and partners.Training: Training, resources, mentor-ship, education, experience How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: OUR CULTURE: Benefits to volunteer: Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. For the volunteerQualifications: Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.Ability to relate effectively and establish positive relationships with our diverse community. Basic knowledge of computers. 30/60 Day Training Schedule for new volunteers WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to use a computer and/or smart device. Sit, reach, move around the environment, lift up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: School Aged Care, Program VisitorWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: To engage with students after school through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships. Responsibilities: Be available for activites, conversations, and mentoring relationships as available throughout the school year. Developing and implementing programming within the established guidelines.Nurture children through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships. Visits by volunteers would be prearranged with site lead. Programming will need to be authorized by YD Developement department Training: We will work with any volunteer who would like to offer a program and needs supplies to complete. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: By offering our program participants meaningful programming, we are boosting the value of our care and engage a stronger realtionship with the youth of our community. Benefits to volunteer: -Creative Freedom-The chance to form meaning relationships -Gain experience for your class or your career advancement with conceiving and implementing an educational program For the volunteer Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older.Education major (or the like) prefered, but not required. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. A background check will be performed for all volunteers. Safety Protocols: Provided during Volunteer training. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County What does the organization need?
Purpose: To engage with students after school through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships. Responsibilities: Be available for activites, conversations, and mentoring relationships as available throughout the school year. Developing and implementing programming within the established guidelines.Nurture children through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships. Visits by volunteers would be prearranged with site lead. Programming will need to be authorized by YD Developement department Training: We will work with any volunteer who would like to offer a program and needs supplies to complete. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: By offering our program participants meaningful programming, we are boosting the value of our care and engage a stronger realtionship with the youth of our community. Benefits to volunteer: -Creative Freedom-The chance to form meaning relationships -Gain experience for your class or your career advancement with conceiving and implementing an educational program For the volunteer Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older.Education major (or the like) prefered, but not required. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. A background check will be performed for all volunteers. Safety Protocols: Provided during Volunteer training. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: School Aged Care, Visiting MentorWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: To engaging in meaningful relationships with student by engaging in Reading, Relationship Building Activities, and/or Homework Lab Responsibilities: TO ENGAGE EACH STUDENT IN THE AREAS OF:Reading with all age levels of students. Relationship building and activities with the kids (i.e. games, arts/crafts, wellness activities, etc.) Homework Lab, tutoring You may participate with all 3 or choose 1-2 as your mentor-ship. Training: Resources for support will be provided as well as Volunteer training. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: We strive to create meaningful relationships with the students in our afterschool program. Mentors are an intrigual part in creating and more-over maintaining those relationships. Benefits to volunteer: You will be able to work with all types of elementary students in a meaningful and independent way. For the volunteerQualifications: Must be atleast 18 years or older Background checks will be performed prior to your authorization as a volunteerSafety Protocols: Will be discussed during our Volunteer training. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County What does the organization need?
Purpose: To engaging in meaningful relationships with student by engaging in Reading, Relationship Building Activities, and/or Homework Lab Responsibilities: TO ENGAGE EACH STUDENT IN THE AREAS OF:Reading with all age levels of students. Relationship building and activities with the kids (i.e. games, arts/crafts, wellness activities, etc.) Homework Lab, tutoring You may participate with all 3 or choose 1-2 as your mentor-ship. Training: Resources for support will be provided as well as Volunteer training. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: We strive to create meaningful relationships with the students in our afterschool program. Mentors are an intrigual part in creating and more-over maintaining those relationships. Benefits to volunteer: You will be able to work with all types of elementary students in a meaningful and independent way. For the volunteerQualifications: Must be atleast 18 years or older Background checks will be performed prior to your authorization as a volunteerSafety Protocols: Will be discussed during our Volunteer training. Agency: Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Youth Concepts' Mentor Advantage ProgramHelp our future workforce figure out their path so their educational path is one that leads to positive outcomes. The Mentor Advantage Program (MAP), a state certified mentoring program, builds relationships between middle and high school youth and professionals. Mentors and mentees are matched based on personality, gender, and the mentee’s career interest. MAP's intent is to introduce youth to the mentor’s career and expose them to a “behind-the-scenes” look at how educational concepts are applied in a real-world setting. Matches are encouraged to spend time at the mentor’s place of employment, giving the mentee an apprenticeship-like experience, and explore what other opportunities might be in their areas of interest. To find out how to get involved as a student or mentor, contact our Mentoring Coordinator, John Preston, at 515-243-4292 or john@cyconcepts.org . Agency: Community Youth Concepts Help our future workforce figure out their path so their educational path is one that leads to positive outcomes. The Mentor Advantage Program (MAP), a state certified mentoring program, builds relationships between middle and high school youth and professionals. Mentors and mentees are matched based on personality, gender, and the mentee’s career interest. MAP's intent is to introduce youth to the mentor’s career and expose them to a “behind-the-scenes” look at how educational concepts are applied in a real-world setting. Matches are encouraged to spend time at the mentor’s place of employment, giving the mentee an apprenticeship-like experience, and explore what other opportunities might be in their areas of interest. To find out how to get involved as a student or mentor, contact our Mentoring Coordinator, John Preston, at 515-243-4292 or john@cyconcepts.org . Agency: Community Youth Concepts Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Domestic Violence Victim Services Internship Spring 2021This opportunity is for a Spring 2021 internship What does the organization need?Support victims and survivors of domestic violence with advocacy, resources, safety planning, and support to help them move forward in their lives with Waypoint Services. Responsibilities: Assist with administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and other record keeping Provide emotional support, information, resources, and further assistance to victims in navigating the legal and medical systems Provide emotional support and resources/referrals during business hours over the phone and in-person to clients Meet with clients one-on-one or in group settings (or virtually) How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: Waypoint's Domestic Violence Victim Services Program works with over 2,700 victims/survivors each year. Volunteers and interns are crucial to ensure that we can provide individualized support to anyone who walks through our doors. Benefits to volunteer: Interns will gain direct experience working with individuals in crisis, knowledge of medical and legal advocacy and how they impact victim service providers and clients, knowledge of various community resources and how they partner with Waypoint to support those in crisis, and opportunities to develop other interpersonal skills For the VolunteerQualifications and requirements: Interns must be at least 18 years-old and pass a criminal background check. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, and the ability to be non-judgmental, encouraging, and empowering for clients, staff, and other volunteers. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Valley This opportunity is for a Spring 2021 internship What does the organization need?Support victims and survivors of domestic violence with advocacy, resources, safety planning, and support to help them move forward in their lives with Waypoint Services. Responsibilities: Assist with administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and other record keeping Provide emotional support, information, resources, and further assistance to victims in navigating the legal and medical systems Provide emotional support and resources/referrals during business hours over the phone and in-person to clients Meet with clients one-on-one or in group settings (or virtually) How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: Waypoint's Domestic Violence Victim Services Program works with over 2,700 victims/survivors each year. Volunteers and interns are crucial to ensure that we can provide individualized support to anyone who walks through our doors. Benefits to volunteer: Interns will gain direct experience working with individuals in crisis, knowledge of medical and legal advocacy and how they impact victim service providers and clients, knowledge of various community resources and how they partner with Waypoint to support those in crisis, and opportunities to develop other interpersonal skills For the VolunteerQualifications and requirements: Interns must be at least 18 years-old and pass a criminal background check. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, and the ability to be non-judgmental, encouraging, and empowering for clients, staff, and other volunteers. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Valley Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50702 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Resident AssistantWhat does the organization need?
Purpose/Objective: To assist residents with various activities to ensure their quality of life Responsibilities: Assist with activities on site Assist with outings Assist with various one to one activities as requested by the resident Increase their socialization and the opportunity to form a relationship. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: The Activities Department will assist with training all volunteers what is needed as how to implement any activities that are done. How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: It will give our Residents the opportunity to meet and create meaningful relationships that will assist their day to day life. It will give Pillar the opportunity to include more individuals in activities as their will be more help for the residents to get assistance. It will allow us to save money to purchase materials needed for the Resident use. This opportunity will give Pillar the opportunity to get our name out in the community, as we have only been open just a year and a half, and give us opportunities to assist others in our community. Benefits to volunteer: Volunteering empowers a person to utilize their people skills. It gives you the opportunity to get to know, and learn to work with individuals with various different disabilities. Volunteering can enhance your ability to see just where it is you want to go with your career. Volunteering also is self fulfilling and give you a sense of pride and happiness that you will never forget, plus develop relationships that you never thought you would have. For the volunteerQualifications: Pillar has a variety of Residents here, understanding of age related illness, dementia, depression, confusion, loneliness is a plus. Be able to visit with individuals and develop a meaningful relationship which will increase their social skills and give them something to look forward to and ensure a better quality of life.Requirements: Must complete and pass a background check prior to volunteering. Safety protocols: Pillar will provide training and all PPE, and safety information needed for each individual. Time: We are flexible and can work around your schedule
Agency: Pillar of Cedar Valley What does the organization need?
Purpose/Objective: To assist residents with various activities to ensure their quality of life Responsibilities: Assist with activities on site Assist with outings Assist with various one to one activities as requested by the resident Increase their socialization and the opportunity to form a relationship. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: The Activities Department will assist with training all volunteers what is needed as how to implement any activities that are done. How will this help the organization?Impact of assignment: It will give our Residents the opportunity to meet and create meaningful relationships that will assist their day to day life. It will give Pillar the opportunity to include more individuals in activities as their will be more help for the residents to get assistance. It will allow us to save money to purchase materials needed for the Resident use. This opportunity will give Pillar the opportunity to get our name out in the community, as we have only been open just a year and a half, and give us opportunities to assist others in our community. Benefits to volunteer: Volunteering empowers a person to utilize their people skills. It gives you the opportunity to get to know, and learn to work with individuals with various different disabilities. Volunteering can enhance your ability to see just where it is you want to go with your career. Volunteering also is self fulfilling and give you a sense of pride and happiness that you will never forget, plus develop relationships that you never thought you would have. For the volunteerQualifications: Pillar has a variety of Residents here, understanding of age related illness, dementia, depression, confusion, loneliness is a plus. Be able to visit with individuals and develop a meaningful relationship which will increase their social skills and give them something to look forward to and ensure a better quality of life.Requirements: Must complete and pass a background check prior to volunteering. Safety protocols: Pillar will provide training and all PPE, and safety information needed for each individual. Time: We are flexible and can work around your schedule
Agency: Pillar of Cedar Valley Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50703 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: General Office VolunteerWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist Self-Help International with filing, copying, scanning, and other general office tasks. Responsibilities: Filing, copying, scanning, and other general office tasks. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer? Training: Mentoring and training is provided. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: Volunteers will help the organization meet record-keeping requirements so that staff can focus more on mission-oriented tasks. Benefits to volunteer: Experience in office environment, basic clerical skills/knowledge. For the volunteer Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. No prior experience is necessary.Safety protocols: Masks and social-distancing practices are currently required.
Agency: Self-Help International What does the organization need?
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist Self-Help International with filing, copying, scanning, and other general office tasks. Responsibilities: Filing, copying, scanning, and other general office tasks. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer? Training: Mentoring and training is provided. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: Volunteers will help the organization meet record-keeping requirements so that staff can focus more on mission-oriented tasks. Benefits to volunteer: Experience in office environment, basic clerical skills/knowledge. For the volunteer Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. No prior experience is necessary.Safety protocols: Masks and social-distancing practices are currently required.
Agency: Self-Help International Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Monthly Community ProjectsWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: Meaningful service across the Cedar Valley Responsibilities: Agency: Rotary Club of the Cedar Valley What does the organization need?
Purpose: Meaningful service across the Cedar Valley Responsibilities: Agency: Rotary Club of the Cedar Valley Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50613 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail Clean upWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with trail clean up by picking up trash along the recreational trails in the community. Responsibilities: Select a section of the trail network and periodically walk it picking up trash and litter that is visible from the trail. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: N/A How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: The trail network will be more attractive and more inviting when it is clean. Benefits to volunteer: Gain confidence and sense of well-being from participating Enhanced sense of personal responsibility. For the volunteerQualifications: Ability to walk or transport oneself on the trail; ability to be self contained Ability to stoop and pick up litter Ability to carry garbage bag with accumulated trash and dispose of at a park or public refuse barrel.Safety Protocols: Practice physical distancing while on the trails and if not, wear a face mask. Agency: Cedar Valley Trails Partnership What does the organization need?
Purpose: Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with trail clean up by picking up trash along the recreational trails in the community. Responsibilities: Select a section of the trail network and periodically walk it picking up trash and litter that is visible from the trail. What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?Training: N/A How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: The trail network will be more attractive and more inviting when it is clean. Benefits to volunteer: Gain confidence and sense of well-being from participating Enhanced sense of personal responsibility. For the volunteerQualifications: Ability to walk or transport oneself on the trail; ability to be self contained Ability to stoop and pick up litter Ability to carry garbage bag with accumulated trash and dispose of at a park or public refuse barrel.Safety Protocols: Practice physical distancing while on the trails and if not, wear a face mask. Agency: Cedar Valley Trails Partnership Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50613 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cedar Valley Heart Walk Team CoachWhat does the organization need?
Purpose: To support our life-saving mission by helping to raise funds for research, professional training, public education and community service Responsibilities: Recruit and lead a team of HeartWalkers : With your local Heart Walk Director, establish a team goal and strategy for success Recruit HeartWalkers to raise donations for the AHALead by example. Raise donations through your network Engage, encourage and support your HeartWalkers through e-mails, texts, phone calls, in-person conversations and passion activities/events Organize your team at the Heart Walk event Training: Once you are registered as a Team Coach on www.CedarValleyHeartWalk.org you will have access to sample e-mails for HeartWalker recruitment and donation requests. You will also have the ability to text as well as post to social media through the website. And, of course, your local Heart Walk Director will lead you through the process, provide additional ideas and resources and answer any questions you may have.. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: Heart disease is our #1 killer and stroke is #5. 1 in 3 Americans is living with heart disease. Pre-COVID the American Heart Association was only able to fund about half of highly-meritorious research grant applications. Now with COVID, the American Heart Association is also funding COVID research and training in addition to continuing heart and stroke related research, training, education and community service. More people need us now more than ever and we need you! Benefits to volunteer: First and foremost - you will be helping to save lives!Additionally: New relationships will be developed and existing relationships will be strengthened. You will be able to widen your network of upcoming and established local leaders You will have the opportunity to fine-tune your leadership skills for greater personal and professional growth For the volunteer Qualifications: Anyone with passion, drive and a personal and/or professional network is encouraged and appreciated!Agency: American Heart Association What does the organization need?
Purpose: To support our life-saving mission by helping to raise funds for research, professional training, public education and community service Responsibilities: Recruit and lead a team of HeartWalkers : With your local Heart Walk Director, establish a team goal and strategy for success Recruit HeartWalkers to raise donations for the AHALead by example. Raise donations through your network Engage, encourage and support your HeartWalkers through e-mails, texts, phone calls, in-person conversations and passion activities/events Organize your team at the Heart Walk event Training: Once you are registered as a Team Coach on www.CedarValleyHeartWalk.org you will have access to sample e-mails for HeartWalker recruitment and donation requests. You will also have the ability to text as well as post to social media through the website. And, of course, your local Heart Walk Director will lead you through the process, provide additional ideas and resources and answer any questions you may have.. How will this help the organization? Impact of assignment: Heart disease is our #1 killer and stroke is #5. 1 in 3 Americans is living with heart disease. Pre-COVID the American Heart Association was only able to fund about half of highly-meritorious research grant applications. Now with COVID, the American Heart Association is also funding COVID research and training in addition to continuing heart and stroke related research, training, education and community service. More people need us now more than ever and we need you! Benefits to volunteer: First and foremost - you will be helping to save lives!Additionally: New relationships will be developed and existing relationships will be strengthened. You will be able to widen your network of upcoming and established local leaders You will have the opportunity to fine-tune your leadership skills for greater personal and professional growth For the volunteer Qualifications: Anyone with passion, drive and a personal and/or professional network is encouraged and appreciated!Agency: American Heart Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50613 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Financial Record KeeperPurpose: -To keep the financial records and prepare financial reports for the board. Responsibilities: -Pickup financial mail from the KUNI studio each month
Qualifications: -Background with financial bookkeeping, accounting software, and preparing reports. Additional Information: -The Friends Board is a fun and professional group with diverse interests in supporting Iowa Public Radio. Agency: Friends of KHKE/KUNI Purpose: -To keep the financial records and prepare financial reports for the board. Responsibilities: -Pickup financial mail from the KUNI studio each month
Qualifications: -Background with financial bookkeeping, accounting software, and preparing reports. Additional Information: -The Friends Board is a fun and professional group with diverse interests in supporting Iowa Public Radio. Agency: Friends of KHKE/KUNI Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50614 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ottumwa Distribution CenterThe Ottumwa Distribution Center is offering 2 shifts a month for food sorting at the Distribution Center. The shift would be 2-3 hours long. Volunteers must be 10 years or older. The volunteers will be sorting large quantities of food and also repackaging food into smaller quantities to be sent to food pantries to give to clients. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa The Ottumwa Distribution Center is offering 2 shifts a month for food sorting at the Distribution Center. The shift would be 2-3 hours long. Volunteers must be 10 years or older. The volunteers will be sorting large quantities of food and also repackaging food into smaller quantities to be sent to food pantries to give to clients. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Oskaloosa Mobile PantryFood Bank of Iowa is currently seeking volunteers to work the Oskaloosa Mobile Pantry. It's once a month, the second Monday of each month. Volunteers are needed from 3pm to 5:30pm to help organize food, sort food, pass out food, client intake and help clients to their vehicles. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have the ability to lift 25 pounds or more. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Food Bank of Iowa is currently seeking volunteers to work the Oskaloosa Mobile Pantry. It's once a month, the second Monday of each month. Volunteers are needed from 3pm to 5:30pm to help organize food, sort food, pass out food, client intake and help clients to their vehicles. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have the ability to lift 25 pounds or more. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Resident AssistantThe Beacon of Life transitional housing facility requires 24-hour staffing to support our clients. The Resident Assistant is the first and primary point of contact for meeting many of our clients' needs throughout their stay. RA shifts run from 12am - 8am, 8am - 4pm, and 4pm - 12am. We are always seeking volunteers to help out during these times or even to split shifts. RA duties include: Respond to resident needs Agency: Beacon Of Life The Beacon of Life transitional housing facility requires 24-hour staffing to support our clients. The Resident Assistant is the first and primary point of contact for meeting many of our clients' needs throughout their stay. RA shifts run from 12am - 8am, 8am - 4pm, and 4pm - 12am. We are always seeking volunteers to help out during these times or even to split shifts. RA duties include: Respond to resident needs Agency: Beacon Of Life Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Heartland Senior Services seeks Home Delivered Meal VolunteersHeartland Senior Services has many opportunities for volunteers. An ongoing need is for volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in their homes over the noon hour in specific areas of Story County. Volunteers pick up the meals at a specified location after 10:30 am and deliver the meals to individuals in their homes. A list of recipients and directions are provided. Agency: Heartland Senior Services Heartland Senior Services has many opportunities for volunteers. An ongoing need is for volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in their homes over the noon hour in specific areas of Story County. Volunteers pick up the meals at a specified location after 10:30 am and deliver the meals to individuals in their homes. A list of recipients and directions are provided. Agency: Heartland Senior Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Box PackingWe would love to inspire anyone to come down to Des Moines or a box pack if they are willing and able! Please visit our website for up to date information regarding our efforts related to COVID-19. Donate today to help ensure we reach the kids out of school or workers with altered schedules. Volunteers are also in high need so please consider signing up for a shift. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa We would love to inspire anyone to come down to Des Moines or a box pack if they are willing and able! Please visit our website for up to date information regarding our efforts related to COVID-19. Donate today to help ensure we reach the kids out of school or workers with altered schedules. Volunteers are also in high need so please consider signing up for a shift. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50305 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Free Food ServiceWe are in need of a few volunteers a week, once a week for about an hour, assist with free food service in the QC area. It will be sorting food for all the people at risk, organizing the food in the pantry, and getting food to those who called for our services. Agency: VTG Assoc. We are in need of a few volunteers a week, once a week for about an hour, assist with free food service in the QC area. It will be sorting food for all the people at risk, organizing the food in the pantry, and getting food to those who called for our services. Agency: VTG Assoc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52802 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Store VolunteerJoin us at Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Store as we are growing, and we need more help. We are practicing social distancing and safety as much as possible to keep our volunteers happy and healthy. Volunteers are needed to help out in the store, working with customers, sorting donations, repairing gently used items, and picking up donations and delivering purchases. Come work with a bunch of fun people and get a FREE T-shirt! If interested please call Betty at 515-232-8815 or e-mail bbeisker@hfhci.org Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Join us at Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Store as we are growing, and we need more help. We are practicing social distancing and safety as much as possible to keep our volunteers happy and healthy. Volunteers are needed to help out in the store, working with customers, sorting donations, repairing gently used items, and picking up donations and delivering purchases. Come work with a bunch of fun people and get a FREE T-shirt! If interested please call Betty at 515-232-8815 or e-mail bbeisker@hfhci.org Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Provide Transportation for Older Adults in Your Community with TRAIL!Interested in helping those most vulnerable to COVID-19 in our community? If you have time to spare and a desire to make a difference, become a TRAIL volunteer! You can set your own schedule, perform the tasks most suited to your time and skills, and enjoy meeting TRAIL members who will truly value your services. Volunteer drivers are our greatest need, particularly for members with recurring medical appointments and other ongoing commitments. *Please know that all members and volunteers will be asked to review and sign TRAIL's Volunteer Service Guidelines during COVID-19 Waiver before requesting and providing volunteer services.* Please call the TRAIL Office at (319) 800-9003 if you are interested in this opportunity to receive more information. https://trailofjohnsoncounty.org Agency: TRAIL Interested in helping those most vulnerable to COVID-19 in our community? If you have time to spare and a desire to make a difference, become a TRAIL volunteer! You can set your own schedule, perform the tasks most suited to your time and skills, and enjoy meeting TRAIL members who will truly value your services. Volunteer drivers are our greatest need, particularly for members with recurring medical appointments and other ongoing commitments. *Please know that all members and volunteers will be asked to review and sign TRAIL's Volunteer Service Guidelines during COVID-19 Waiver before requesting and providing volunteer services.* Please call the TRAIL Office at (319) 800-9003 if you are interested in this opportunity to receive more information. https://trailofjohnsoncounty.org Agency: TRAIL Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: FundraisingFundraising Volunteer Position Description
Major responsibilities (the following is a list of possible activities for a volunteer but not an all inclusive list nor is any volunteer expected to fill all of these roles.) • Assisting in the development and implementation of a coordinated fundraising program. Qualifications (required, desired): • Strong interpersonal skills. Time commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per month, however, more is preferred.
Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Fundraising Volunteer Position Description
Major responsibilities (the following is a list of possible activities for a volunteer but not an all inclusive list nor is any volunteer expected to fill all of these roles.) • Assisting in the development and implementation of a coordinated fundraising program. Qualifications (required, desired): • Strong interpersonal skills. Time commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per month, however, more is preferred.
Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Office Admin HelpPastor Jeremy needs assists in: Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Pastor Jeremy needs assists in: Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Math and /or Reading Tutor for childrenAlRazi Academy is in need for volunteers to help students with reading and/or math skills. More than 75% of our students are either low income, refugees and or immigrants and they cant afford extra help in reading or math skills. Most of the younger kids are English learners and having volunteers help with more reading time can be a great help for them and their teachers to develop their reading and communication skills. Agency: AlRazi Academy AlRazi Academy is in need for volunteers to help students with reading and/or math skills. More than 75% of our students are either low income, refugees and or immigrants and they cant afford extra help in reading or math skills. Most of the younger kids are English learners and having volunteers help with more reading time can be a great help for them and their teachers to develop their reading and communication skills. Agency: AlRazi Academy Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50265 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Coach
Become a Girls on the Run coach today! We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and positive volunteers who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons.
Through safety and physical distancing modifications and creating trauma-sensitive spaces, our team is ready to bring critical social-emotional programming to our girls, at a time when they need it the most.
How We're Preparing for Fall 2020
Transitioning our 10-week season to an 8-week season (September 14-November 8).
Flexible programming that can quickly and easily shift to be completely virtual, if needed.
Safety and social distancing policies will be implemented, including providing teams with hand sanitizer and masks.
There will be a maximum of 12 girls per team.
Adding additional coach training in COVID safety policies and virtual meeting space safety policies.
Coaches do not need to be runners, just passionate about empowering girls! Our girls need you more than ever!
Timeline
We hold a spring and fall season each year. The Fall 2020 season starts the week of September 14th and ends the week of November 8th. At each program site, 3-6 coaches work together to deliver GOTR curriculum to girls in 3rd - 5th/6th grade. Teams meet after school twice each week for eight weeks with each practice being 90 minutes long. While our season is typically 10 weeks, we will be switching to an eight-week season for Fall 2020.
Coaches
Can be both women and men
Are parents, teachers, school administrators, college students and other community members
Are committed to developing and celebrating our girls
Do not have to be runners!
We have openings for head coaches and assistant coaches at sites in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and surrounding communities!
Head Coach
Requirements
Head coach must be a woman
Must be at least 21 years old
Must consent to and complete a background check
Attend Girls on the Run coach training
Attend all (two) practices per week for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours
Have fun!
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model for program participants
Prepare, organize and supervise weekly lessons
Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
Plan and coordinate your team’s end of season party
Assistant Coach
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Must consent to and complete a background check
Attend Girls on the Run coach training
Able to attend practices once or twice per week
Have fun!
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model for program participants
Assist with all aspects of the facilitation of weekly lessons
Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
Participate in games and workouts with the girls
Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
Apply here: https://www.girlsontheruniowa.org/coach Agency: Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa
Become a Girls on the Run coach today! We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and positive volunteers who are committed to empowering girls with valuable life lessons.
Through safety and physical distancing modifications and creating trauma-sensitive spaces, our team is ready to bring critical social-emotional programming to our girls, at a time when they need it the most.
How We're Preparing for Fall 2020
Transitioning our 10-week season to an 8-week season (September 14-November 8).
Flexible programming that can quickly and easily shift to be completely virtual, if needed.
Safety and social distancing policies will be implemented, including providing teams with hand sanitizer and masks.
There will be a maximum of 12 girls per team.
Adding additional coach training in COVID safety policies and virtual meeting space safety policies.
Coaches do not need to be runners, just passionate about empowering girls! Our girls need you more than ever!
Timeline
We hold a spring and fall season each year. The Fall 2020 season starts the week of September 14th and ends the week of November 8th. At each program site, 3-6 coaches work together to deliver GOTR curriculum to girls in 3rd - 5th/6th grade. Teams meet after school twice each week for eight weeks with each practice being 90 minutes long. While our season is typically 10 weeks, we will be switching to an eight-week season for Fall 2020.
Coaches
Can be both women and men
Are parents, teachers, school administrators, college students and other community members
Are committed to developing and celebrating our girls
Do not have to be runners!
We have openings for head coaches and assistant coaches at sites in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and surrounding communities!
Head Coach
Requirements
Head coach must be a woman
Must be at least 21 years old
Must consent to and complete a background check
Attend Girls on the Run coach training
Attend all (two) practices per week for a weekly time commitment of approximately 4 hours
Have fun!
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model for program participants
Prepare, organize and supervise weekly lessons
Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants
Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
Plan and coordinate your team’s end of season party
Assistant Coach
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Must consent to and complete a background check
Attend Girls on the Run coach training
Able to attend practices once or twice per week
Have fun!
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model for program participants
Assist with all aspects of the facilitation of weekly lessons
Collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery
Participate in games and workouts with the girls
Participate in the Girls on the Run 5K
Apply here: https://www.girlsontheruniowa.org/coach Agency: Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52244 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Honey-do-listNAMI Central Iowa has a few projects that a handy-person could help with.
1. Shelves: We have a closet that has brackets for shelves, however, we need shelves cut out of wood.
2. TV Mount: We need a small flat screen TV mounted to a wall.
Agency: NAMI Central Iowa NAMI Central Iowa has a few projects that a handy-person could help with.
1. Shelves: We have a closet that has brackets for shelves, however, we need shelves cut out of wood.
2. TV Mount: We need a small flat screen TV mounted to a wall.
Agency: NAMI Central Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ending the Silence Program - Presenters NeededThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental health conditions. We are currently recruiting presenters for our Ending the Silence program. Ending the Silence is a 50-minute presentation on signs and symptoms of mental illness designed to change misconceptions and “end the silence” surrounding mental health. It gives participants information and first-hand accounts from two presenters. NAMI IOWA is seeking individuals over the age of 18 who are comfortable with public speaking and have a connection to mental illness (through yourself or a friend/family member) to fill two different types of presenter roles – 1) lead presenter (over 18 to lead the PowerPoint presentation using personal experience) and 2) young adult (between the ages of 18-35 to speak about their story after the PowerPoint). Given the novel coronavirus, presentations may occur either virtually or in-person. Incentives are offered for presenters. Please fill out this google form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/righoG9HbfvcYMDR6 You may also reach out to Nina Richtman at Nina@namiiowa.org directly. Agency: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Iowa (NAMI IOWA) The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental health conditions. We are currently recruiting presenters for our Ending the Silence program. Ending the Silence is a 50-minute presentation on signs and symptoms of mental illness designed to change misconceptions and “end the silence” surrounding mental health. It gives participants information and first-hand accounts from two presenters. NAMI IOWA is seeking individuals over the age of 18 who are comfortable with public speaking and have a connection to mental illness (through yourself or a friend/family member) to fill two different types of presenter roles – 1) lead presenter (over 18 to lead the PowerPoint presentation using personal experience) and 2) young adult (between the ages of 18-35 to speak about their story after the PowerPoint). Given the novel coronavirus, presentations may occur either virtually or in-person. Incentives are offered for presenters. Please fill out this google form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/righoG9HbfvcYMDR6 You may also reach out to Nina Richtman at Nina@namiiowa.org directly. Agency: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Iowa (NAMI IOWA) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50311 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Men who MentorSiouxland Youth for Christ is seeking committed, compassionate men to work with at-risk youth. This is an ongoing volunteer need to make a lasting impact on the youth we serve. Volunteers are need to help on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Agency: Siouxland Youth For Christ Siouxland Youth for Christ is seeking committed, compassionate men to work with at-risk youth. This is an ongoing volunteer need to make a lasting impact on the youth we serve. Volunteers are need to help on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Agency: Siouxland Youth For Christ Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Reiki Hospice VolunteerThe Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing Agency: Avalon Hospice The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pet Therapy Hospice VolunteerThe Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. All care provided by the Pet Therapy Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Avalon Hospice The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. All care provided by the Pet Therapy Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hospice Vigil VolunteerThe Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. Agency: Avalon Hospice The Vigil Volunteer offers companionship, comfort and presence to patients during the time immediately prior to their death. Support can be provided to patients who have no family to be with them or to provide support and guidance to families and caregivers, helping to relieve the unknown; this may also include staff if the patient resides at a facility. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including being a calm presence, talking and listening to the family/ caregivers, or sharing silence. Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bereavement Hospice VolunteerBereavement care is one of the services that make hospice services unique and aims to enhance the patient’s/family’s dignity and quality of life. Medicare regulations require every hospice to include an organized bereavement program that provides services for at least twelve (12) months after the patient’s death. Kindred at Home and hospice affiliates provides bereavement support for thirteen (13) months after the patient has died. If a family member, friend or caregiver requires additional support beyond the thirteen months, our Bereavement Coordinators and team will work to provide the appropriate support and resources. A qualified Bereavement Coordinator provides oversight and supervision of the bereavement program. The Bereavement Hospice volunteer can help with sending letters to bereaved and calling Bereaved as well. Agency: Avalon Hospice Bereavement care is one of the services that make hospice services unique and aims to enhance the patient’s/family’s dignity and quality of life. Medicare regulations require every hospice to include an organized bereavement program that provides services for at least twelve (12) months after the patient’s death. Kindred at Home and hospice affiliates provides bereavement support for thirteen (13) months after the patient has died. If a family member, friend or caregiver requires additional support beyond the thirteen months, our Bereavement Coordinators and team will work to provide the appropriate support and resources. A qualified Bereavement Coordinator provides oversight and supervision of the bereavement program. The Bereavement Hospice volunteer can help with sending letters to bereaved and calling Bereaved as well. Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Veteran Hospice VolunteerAvalon Hospice is looking for a Veteran Hospice Volunteer that is willing to make a difference in the lives of other Veterans. Veteran volunteers are a very valuable part of our care team and at Avalon Hospice we are developing a We Honor Veteran program which would have Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer programs. The Veteran volunteer program would also make an effor to replace lost medals and awards and would provide emotional support and bereavement counseling. Avalon Hospice supports the volunteers and appreciates the important role they place in hospice care. We prepare volunteers with specific training and it takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. Some volunteer opportunities include sharing a story, sending a card, listen/read/sing, making gifts for Veterans, run errands or perform light housekeeping for Veterans, administrative office support if needed, make phone calls, and attend community events. Agency: Avalon Hospice Avalon Hospice is looking for a Veteran Hospice Volunteer that is willing to make a difference in the lives of other Veterans. Veteran volunteers are a very valuable part of our care team and at Avalon Hospice we are developing a We Honor Veteran program which would have Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer programs. The Veteran volunteer program would also make an effor to replace lost medals and awards and would provide emotional support and bereavement counseling. Avalon Hospice supports the volunteers and appreciates the important role they place in hospice care. We prepare volunteers with specific training and it takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. Some volunteer opportunities include sharing a story, sending a card, listen/read/sing, making gifts for Veterans, run errands or perform light housekeeping for Veterans, administrative office support if needed, make phone calls, and attend community events. Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Administrative Hospice VolunteerAvalon Hospice is looking for administrative hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The volunteer coordinator will help you discover the best fit for you based on your interests. Some volunteer opportunities include share a story, send a card, listen/read/sing, make gifts for patients, run errands or perform light housekeeping, share flowers/bake, administrative office support, make phone calls, and attend community events. The Administrative Volunteer provides support to office personnel through clerical and administrative functions. An Administrative volunteer may assist with answering telephones, filing, making copies, data entry or helping to create admission packets. An Administrative Volunteer might help with compiling and mailing Bereavement letters, sympathy cards or the planning of the Annual Memorial Service. Agency: Avalon Hospice Avalon Hospice is looking for administrative hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The volunteer coordinator will help you discover the best fit for you based on your interests. Some volunteer opportunities include share a story, send a card, listen/read/sing, make gifts for patients, run errands or perform light housekeeping, share flowers/bake, administrative office support, make phone calls, and attend community events. The Administrative Volunteer provides support to office personnel through clerical and administrative functions. An Administrative volunteer may assist with answering telephones, filing, making copies, data entry or helping to create admission packets. An Administrative Volunteer might help with compiling and mailing Bereavement letters, sympathy cards or the planning of the Annual Memorial Service. Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Direct Care Hospice VolunteerAvalon Hospice is looking for direct care or administrative hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The volunteer coordinator will help you discover the best fit for you based on your interests. The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. All care provided by the Direct Care Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Avalon Hospice Avalon Hospice is looking for direct care or administrative hospice volunteers that are looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Avalon Hospice supports volunteers and appreciates the important role they play in hospice care. We also prepare volunteers with specific training and takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. All hospice volunteers are given assigments that best suite their time, skills, and interests. The volunteer coordinator will help you discover the best fit for you based on your interests. The Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. All care provided by the Direct Care Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Agency: Avalon Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52233 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bookkeeper
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTANT
The volunteer bookkeeper/accountant primarily serves as an advisor and auditor (not data entry) of the regular accounting of VolunteerSiouxland, including reviewing and advising on QuickBooks setup, financial record keeping and transactions, including accounts payable, receivable and general ledger. The ideal volunteer with have advanced experience with QuickBooks and some experience working with nonprofits. COMMITMENT: Approximately 4-6 hours per month on average. Days/times extremely flexible and much can probably be done remotely. DESIRED SKILL SETS: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Excel Strong mathematical skills Attention to detail and confidentiality CPA, Accountant, or Bookkeeper with nonprofit experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review QuickBooks setup to ensure effective and accurate financial accounting. Regularly review QuickBooks entries to ensure that all expenditures and revenues are appropriately categorized and make or suggest necessary changes/corrections. Assist in providing or training how to produce needed financial reports from QuickBooks. Assist in processing/reviewing state and federal payroll tax deposits and related reports. Assists in preparing/reviewing 1099s, W-2s and 941s as needed. Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of systems and procedures as needed. Works using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).IMPACT: Accurate financial records is essential for VolunteerSiouxland to pursue its mission. By helping keep accurate records an provide accurate reports essential for funding and daily operation, the volunteer will enable VolunteerSiouxland to continue serve hundred of organizations and thousands of volunteers. Agency: VolunteerSiouxland
BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTANT
The volunteer bookkeeper/accountant primarily serves as an advisor and auditor (not data entry) of the regular accounting of VolunteerSiouxland, including reviewing and advising on QuickBooks setup, financial record keeping and transactions, including accounts payable, receivable and general ledger. The ideal volunteer with have advanced experience with QuickBooks and some experience working with nonprofits. COMMITMENT: Approximately 4-6 hours per month on average. Days/times extremely flexible and much can probably be done remotely. DESIRED SKILL SETS: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Excel Strong mathematical skills Attention to detail and confidentiality CPA, Accountant, or Bookkeeper with nonprofit experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review QuickBooks setup to ensure effective and accurate financial accounting. Regularly review QuickBooks entries to ensure that all expenditures and revenues are appropriately categorized and make or suggest necessary changes/corrections. Assist in providing or training how to produce needed financial reports from QuickBooks. Assist in processing/reviewing state and federal payroll tax deposits and related reports. Assists in preparing/reviewing 1099s, W-2s and 941s as needed. Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of systems and procedures as needed. Works using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).IMPACT: Accurate financial records is essential for VolunteerSiouxland to pursue its mission. By helping keep accurate records an provide accurate reports essential for funding and daily operation, the volunteer will enable VolunteerSiouxland to continue serve hundred of organizations and thousands of volunteers. Agency: VolunteerSiouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Bank VolunteerWe have established a Tuesday through Thursday schedule and we’re asking all volunteers to call in advance so we can schedule them as needed as well as allow us to limit the number coming into the building at any one time. We will have two shifts each day: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: Please only volunteer if you are feeling healthy, have not been ill in the past 7 days, are not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, etc.), have not traveled outside of the United States in the past 14 days or come in contact with a sick person in the past 14 days, and have been practicing social distancing. PLEASE CALL THE FOOD BANK TO VOLUNTEER 712-255-9741
Agency: Food Bank of Siouxland We have established a Tuesday through Thursday schedule and we’re asking all volunteers to call in advance so we can schedule them as needed as well as allow us to limit the number coming into the building at any one time. We will have two shifts each day: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: Please only volunteer if you are feeling healthy, have not been ill in the past 7 days, are not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, etc.), have not traveled outside of the United States in the past 14 days or come in contact with a sick person in the past 14 days, and have been practicing social distancing. PLEASE CALL THE FOOD BANK TO VOLUNTEER 712-255-9741
Agency: Food Bank of Siouxland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51105 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hope Redemption Center TuesdayServing opportunities are available on a weekly/regular basis to help sort cans, and you can serve individually or as a family or group.
Sign up to serve by emailing Rachel at rachelp@sunnybrookchurch.org
Agency: Sunnybrook Community Church Serving opportunities are available on a weekly/regular basis to help sort cans, and you can serve individually or as a family or group.
Sign up to serve by emailing Rachel at rachelp@sunnybrookchurch.org
Agency: Sunnybrook Community Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: In-kind donations needed (Des Moines)We are a Lutheran congregation on the east side of Des Moines. Across from Stowe School near the Fairgrounds. We are willing to pay the $60 to sponsor Pr. James and Nyandit. We have a Sudanese American married couple who are in need of whom we are sponsoring. Their names are Pastor James and Nyandit Puotyal. He is a Lutheran pastor who is undergoing Dialysis three times a week at Methodist Hospital. They live in the Basement of Nyandit's cousin. They only own a bed to sleep on. Nyandit works at Hormel in Nevada. Pastor James began working at Mosaic Ministries and can no longer work. Nyandit's cousin's wife wants them to move out as soon as possible. We have a possible apartment in Altonna, a income restricted one. They need furniture, etc.
Click Respond to get more information. Agency: Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church We are a Lutheran congregation on the east side of Des Moines. Across from Stowe School near the Fairgrounds. We are willing to pay the $60 to sponsor Pr. James and Nyandit. We have a Sudanese American married couple who are in need of whom we are sponsoring. Their names are Pastor James and Nyandit Puotyal. He is a Lutheran pastor who is undergoing Dialysis three times a week at Methodist Hospital. They live in the Basement of Nyandit's cousin. They only own a bed to sleep on. Nyandit works at Hormel in Nevada. Pastor James began working at Mosaic Ministries and can no longer work. Nyandit's cousin's wife wants them to move out as soon as possible. We have a possible apartment in Altonna, a income restricted one. They need furniture, etc.
Click Respond to get more information. Agency: Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50317 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Veteran Speaker and Correspondence ProgramThis is open to any veteran of Jefferson County, age 55+, who would like to connect with youth and share their military experiences to help better acquaint youth with what such service entails. It will deepen their understanding while providing an inter-generational contact. (While younger veterans may participate, they would not be "on board" as RSVP volunteers.) Connections as to where to give presentations are in the planning stage with the Scouting movement as well as Iowa State Extension youth programs. This program will resume when corona virus restrictions have been lifted. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties This is open to any veteran of Jefferson County, age 55+, who would like to connect with youth and share their military experiences to help better acquaint youth with what such service entails. It will deepen their understanding while providing an inter-generational contact. (While younger veterans may participate, they would not be "on board" as RSVP volunteers.) Connections as to where to give presentations are in the planning stage with the Scouting movement as well as Iowa State Extension youth programs. This program will resume when corona virus restrictions have been lifted. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52556 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Get to know individuals at Milestones in Marion!Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a compassionate individual to spend time with participants in a small group setting. This opportunity could involve working on a puzzle in the library, listening to music while visiting with participants or playing a card game. This is an opportunity that will surely build relationships! Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday from 3-5 pm. You are welcome to volunteer one day a week or multiple days a week. 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! Agency: Aging Services Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a compassionate individual to spend time with participants in a small group setting. This opportunity could involve working on a puzzle in the library, listening to music while visiting with participants or playing a card game. This is an opportunity that will surely build relationships! Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday from 3-5 pm. You are welcome to volunteer one day a week or multiple days a week. 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! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Build new friendships while helping with activities at Milestones in Marion!Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for an energetic and positive individual to spend time with participants in the main activity area. This opportunity could involve assisting with crafts, helping with group games, or assisting the Activity Coordinator when special guests come to visit. This would be a great opportunity for individuals who are outgoing and enjoy getting to know new people! Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday, with flexible times between the hours of 10 am-3 pm. You are welcome to volunteer one day a week or multiple days a week. 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! Agency: Aging Services Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for an energetic and positive individual to spend time with participants in the main activity area. This opportunity could involve assisting with crafts, helping with group games, or assisting the Activity Coordinator when special guests come to visit. This would be a great opportunity for individuals who are outgoing and enjoy getting to know new people! Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and return home in the evening. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday, with flexible times between the hours of 10 am-3 pm. You are welcome to volunteer one day a week or multiple days a week. 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! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Shop Associate!!!!!!!The position of the Volunteer Shop Associate is to run the Girl Scout store for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois, supporting the organization’s mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The Volunteer Shop Associate represents the organization to the public who visit the organization’s Cedar Rapids store. Greets guests and assist them with their shop needs Display shop merchandise in an appealing manner to the customer Handle cash, credit card and other sales transactions Process merchandise returns Manage the store inventory Past retail experience a plus but not necessary
This position is flexible based on the availability of the volunteer. Days and times to be determined by the volunteer.
Agency: Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois The position of the Volunteer Shop Associate is to run the Girl Scout store for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois, supporting the organization’s mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The Volunteer Shop Associate represents the organization to the public who visit the organization’s Cedar Rapids store. Greets guests and assist them with their shop needs Display shop merchandise in an appealing manner to the customer Handle cash, credit card and other sales transactions Process merchandise returns Manage the store inventory Past retail experience a plus but not necessary
This position is flexible based on the availability of the volunteer. Days and times to be determined by the volunteer.
Agency: Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 52401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Build relationships while playing cards with individuals at Cedar Rapids Milestones!Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a friendly individual to play a variety of card games with individuals. This volunteer opportunity is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Times are very flexible between the hours of 9 am-5 pm. The length of this opportunity would be an hour to an hour and a half. You can join us for a day or more than one day during the week. This is a great chance to meet some awesome people in our community and build meaningful relationships. Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a friendly individual to play a variety of card games with individuals. This volunteer opportunity is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Times are very flexible between the hours of 9 am-5 pm. The length of this opportunity would be an hour to an hour and a half. You can join us for a day or more than one day during the week. This is a great chance to meet some awesome people in our community and build meaningful relationships. Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52405 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pamper participants at Cedar Rapids Milestones!Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a friendly individual to help individuals with manicures. This would include assisting participants by applying nail polish, along with creating simple designs if they are interested. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of our awesome clients in a relaxed setting. This volunteer opportunity is available M-F, and times are very flexible between the hours of 10 am-5 pm. The length of this opportunity would be right around an hour, depending on how many individuals are interested in having their nails done. Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a friendly individual to help individuals with manicures. This would include assisting participants by applying nail polish, along with creating simple designs if they are interested. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of our awesome clients in a relaxed setting. This volunteer opportunity is available M-F, and times are very flexible between the hours of 10 am-5 pm. The length of this opportunity would be right around an hour, depending on how many individuals are interested in having their nails done. Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52405 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Love arts and crafts? Cedar Rapids Milestones has an opportunity for you!Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a creative individual to assist participants in the art room, including completing and developing inexpensive and beginner type crafts. This is a great opportunity to help others learn how to express themselves through art and to build lasting relationships. This volunteer opportunity is available M-F from 10 am-11:30 am. You can pick just one day to volunteer or volunteer as many days as you would like! Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Cedar Rapids Milestones, a program of Aging Services, is looking for a creative individual to assist participants in the art room, including completing and developing inexpensive and beginner type crafts. This is a great opportunity to help others learn how to express themselves through art and to build lasting relationships. This volunteer opportunity is available M-F from 10 am-11:30 am. You can pick just one day to volunteer or volunteer as many days as you would like! Cedar Rapids Milestones serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization, or have other needs during the day and then return home in the evening. If you enjoy meeting new people and making a difference, we would love to talk to you about all of the fun things happening at Cedar Rapids Milestones. 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! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52405 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kitchen Assistant needed at Milestones in Marion!Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for an energetic person to help in the kitchen with after lunch dishes, general kitchen cleaning and dining room duties. The hours needed are 11:30-1:30 pm, Monday-Friday. You will receive guidance about specific duties from the Kitchen Coordinator. The ability to stand for over an hour is needed for this volunteer position. Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization opportunities, or have other needs during the day. Participants then return home in the evenings. If you enjoy meeting new people, spending time with some awesome folks while making a difference, we would love to talk to you about this opportunity. Volunteers are fully trained and complete background checks. Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency. Join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team! Agency: Aging Services Milestones in Marion, a program of Aging Services, is looking for an energetic person to help in the kitchen with after lunch dishes, general kitchen cleaning and dining room duties. The hours needed are 11:30-1:30 pm, Monday-Friday. You will receive guidance about specific duties from the Kitchen Coordinator. The ability to stand for over an hour is needed for this volunteer position. Milestones in Marion serves adults 18+ who need medical care, socialization opportunities, or have other needs during the day. Participants then return home in the evenings. If you enjoy meeting new people, spending time with some awesome folks while making a difference, we would love to talk to you about this opportunity. Volunteers are fully trained and complete background checks. Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency. Join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team! Agency: Aging Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52302 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Box Packers Needed* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19.
Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution
Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift
Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.
Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond.
* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Agency: Food Bank Of Iowa - Des Moines * In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19.
Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution
Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift
Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.
Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond.
* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Agency: Food Bank Of Iowa - Des Moines Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50312 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Weekly Meals/Snacks Needed for Afterschool Mentoring Groups and EventsFood/care packages for youth: Due to Covid-19, we are unable to hold weekly groups where youth were provided at least one meal and at times food to take home. More concerning is the fact youth aren’t attending school where they were getting the majority of their nutrition. Many of the youth we serve are at risk of not having their daily food needs met and this is an especially challenging time for them. Our goal is to drop off bi-weekly food baskets/care packages for the most needy youth in our programs. Specific needs: The Program is seeking food donations that would consist of items that could be refrigerated, frozen, or that have preservatives. Ensuring that youth have food for several days. Overall, anything will help and is appreciated. Note: In order to follow government safety protocols for Covid-19, we will work with each donor on a drop off site that they will be able to safely drop the donation without having any contact with anyone. Once they leave; we will have a team member get the food and distribute it accordingly. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Director of the ManUp Iowa Mentoring Program, Zach Smith @ zachsmith@manupiowa.com or by cell @ 515-988-9358 (text or call) Agency: ManUp Iowa - ManUp Iowa Mentoring Program (DMAAC) Food/care packages for youth: Due to Covid-19, we are unable to hold weekly groups where youth were provided at least one meal and at times food to take home. More concerning is the fact youth aren’t attending school where they were getting the majority of their nutrition. Many of the youth we serve are at risk of not having their daily food needs met and this is an especially challenging time for them. Our goal is to drop off bi-weekly food baskets/care packages for the most needy youth in our programs. Specific needs: The Program is seeking food donations that would consist of items that could be refrigerated, frozen, or that have preservatives. Ensuring that youth have food for several days. Overall, anything will help and is appreciated. Note: In order to follow government safety protocols for Covid-19, we will work with each donor on a drop off site that they will be able to safely drop the donation without having any contact with anyone. Once they leave; we will have a team member get the food and distribute it accordingly. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Director of the ManUp Iowa Mentoring Program, Zach Smith @ zachsmith@manupiowa.com or by cell @ 515-988-9358 (text or call) Agency: ManUp Iowa - ManUp Iowa Mentoring Program (DMAAC) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50265 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meal Delivery to Homebound SeniorsWe work with Milestones Area Agency on Aging to deliver meals to homebound seniors, Monday through Friday. Most volunteers commit to volunteering one day a week, time commitment is about 1 hour each time. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Henry County We work with Milestones Area Agency on Aging to deliver meals to homebound seniors, Monday through Friday. Most volunteers commit to volunteering one day a week, time commitment is about 1 hour each time. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Henry County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Share your America - Host an exchange student!international Experience (iE), with US Department of State support, is planning to welcome exchange students to the US for the 2020-21 school year. We continue to monitor recommendations from the CDC, WHO and Department of State, and will adjust our program as necessary, always acting with student and host family health in mind. Reaching out for more info or even registering on our website does NOT obligate you to host if your family should reconsider later this summer. So now that all of my disclaimers are out of the way... let's jump in to what we're looking for! A volunteer host family fills the place of a parent during a student's exchange year/semester abroad. We're looking for families/adults/empty nesters/single adults/parents with toddlers/parents with teens (there are LOTS of types of families!) who will provide a safe & caring home environment, basic room & board (3 meals/day and a permanent bed - can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender within 3 years of age), and reasonable transportation (to & from team practices, rides to the mall, pick-ups from a friend's house, etc). We have a vetting process for host families to ensure the safety of all - including an online application (www.ie-usa.org), a criminal background check (for any family member 18+ living at home full time) and in-home interview. We also call references as provided in the application. Students go through a similar vetting process, and also need teacher's recommendations and a English proficiency exam. iE requires a minimum English language score in order to gain admittance into the program. Students come with a willingness and openness to learn - about a new culture, a new high school, a new family, a new city/state - and also to share about their country and way of life. Host families can gain a relationship that can truly last a lifetime. We have several Local Coordinators in your area who would love to help you with this experience! Reach out today for more information or just to have a conversation about what hosting could look like for your family. Call/text Regional Director Judy at 920-241-3878 or email j.hintz@international-experience.net. If hosting isn't right for you but you know someone who would make a PERFECT host family, make a referral on our website and earn $200! https://www.ie-usa.org/make-a-referral/host-family-referral-200/
Agency: international Experience (iE) international Experience (iE), with US Department of State support, is planning to welcome exchange students to the US for the 2020-21 school year. We continue to monitor recommendations from the CDC, WHO and Department of State, and will adjust our program as necessary, always acting with student and host family health in mind. Reaching out for more info or even registering on our website does NOT obligate you to host if your family should reconsider later this summer. So now that all of my disclaimers are out of the way... let's jump in to what we're looking for! A volunteer host family fills the place of a parent during a student's exchange year/semester abroad. We're looking for families/adults/empty nesters/single adults/parents with toddlers/parents with teens (there are LOTS of types of families!) who will provide a safe & caring home environment, basic room & board (3 meals/day and a permanent bed - can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender within 3 years of age), and reasonable transportation (to & from team practices, rides to the mall, pick-ups from a friend's house, etc). We have a vetting process for host families to ensure the safety of all - including an online application (www.ie-usa.org), a criminal background check (for any family member 18+ living at home full time) and in-home interview. We also call references as provided in the application. Students go through a similar vetting process, and also need teacher's recommendations and a English proficiency exam. iE requires a minimum English language score in order to gain admittance into the program. Students come with a willingness and openness to learn - about a new culture, a new high school, a new family, a new city/state - and also to share about their country and way of life. Host families can gain a relationship that can truly last a lifetime. We have several Local Coordinators in your area who would love to help you with this experience! Reach out today for more information or just to have a conversation about what hosting could look like for your family. Call/text Regional Director Judy at 920-241-3878 or email j.hintz@international-experience.net. If hosting isn't right for you but you know someone who would make a PERFECT host family, make a referral on our website and earn $200! https://www.ie-usa.org/make-a-referral/host-family-referral-200/
Agency: international Experience (iE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers Welcome to Serve on CommitteesAnkeny Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer organization that provides scholarships to graduating students of Ankeny Community School District. The 2020 - 2021 school year marks the organization's 38th year! ADFS is a clearing house for donations from generous individuals, businesses, organizations; all donations are used to fund scholarships -- 100% of every donation goes to scholarships. With over $1 million in scholarships awarded to date, volunteers fundraise to cover all administrative costs, facilitate the application and matching process, work with donors and potential donors, fundraise to add to scholarship donation monies, promote post-secondary training and education, and more. The organization welcomes potential volunteers to consider attending a meeting to learn more about the committees that make ADFS successful. Committees include Fundraising/Finance, Marketing/Communications, and Scholarships. Each committee meets either monthly or bi-monthly for approximately one hour at a time; at certain times of the year, depending on activities, more or less time is helpful. Professionals in areas of marketing, accounting, fundraising who would like to volunteer yet utilize their skills are welcome; no professional experience or prior experience in volunteering in these areas, though, are required. Agency: Ankeny Dollars for Scholars Ankeny Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer organization that provides scholarships to graduating students of Ankeny Community School District. The 2020 - 2021 school year marks the organization's 38th year! ADFS is a clearing house for donations from generous individuals, businesses, organizations; all donations are used to fund scholarships -- 100% of every donation goes to scholarships. With over $1 million in scholarships awarded to date, volunteers fundraise to cover all administrative costs, facilitate the application and matching process, work with donors and potential donors, fundraise to add to scholarship donation monies, promote post-secondary training and education, and more. The organization welcomes potential volunteers to consider attending a meeting to learn more about the committees that make ADFS successful. Committees include Fundraising/Finance, Marketing/Communications, and Scholarships. Each committee meets either monthly or bi-monthly for approximately one hour at a time; at certain times of the year, depending on activities, more or less time is helpful. Professionals in areas of marketing, accounting, fundraising who would like to volunteer yet utilize their skills are welcome; no professional experience or prior experience in volunteering in these areas, though, are required. Agency: Ankeny Dollars for Scholars Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50023 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Experts, Semi-Experts, Amateurs Who ShareExperts, Semi-Experts, Amateurs Who Are Willing to Share
Are you an expert at origami? A master gardener? An avid reader and amateur presenter who loves a good story? Girls Inc. is looking for volunteers interested in supporting the online programming Girls Inc. is offering to their members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually consisting of 30 minute sessions online at 4:00 each afternoon, the presentations have included everything from yoga, to biscuit making, to science experiments, to storytelling. If you'd like to share your expertise, interest area, or passion with the girls - or just have an idea you'd like to throw out there - please respond here or contact Program Director Melissa Ortiz at melissa@girlsincofsiouxcity.org. Agency: Girls Inc. of Sioux City Experts, Semi-Experts, Amateurs Who Are Willing to Share
Are you an expert at origami? A master gardener? An avid reader and amateur presenter who loves a good story? Girls Inc. is looking for volunteers interested in supporting the online programming Girls Inc. is offering to their members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually consisting of 30 minute sessions online at 4:00 each afternoon, the presentations have included everything from yoga, to biscuit making, to science experiments, to storytelling. If you'd like to share your expertise, interest area, or passion with the girls - or just have an idea you'd like to throw out there - please respond here or contact Program Director Melissa Ortiz at melissa@girlsincofsiouxcity.org. Agency: Girls Inc. of Sioux City Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 51103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: COVID Code Red ResponderAmerica’s blood centers need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating our blood supply: blood drives have been canceled and donors are afraid to visit centers. The American Red Cross has recommended hospitals reduce blood product utilization by 25%. This is a deadly shortage that affects millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood. In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.
Click here to sign up. Agency: The University Blood Initiative America’s blood centers need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating our blood supply: blood drives have been canceled and donors are afraid to visit centers. The American Red Cross has recommended hospitals reduce blood product utilization by 25%. This is a deadly shortage that affects millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood. In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.
Click here to sign up. Agency: The University Blood Initiative Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer from Home: TShirt Tote Bags Needed!Food Bank of Iowa is in search of volunteers to sew donated T-Shirts into tote bags using the instructions we provide. These bags are used at mobile pantries to provide a safe drive-thru model that serves families in need. Instructions Link: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf
TShirts must be picked up and dropped off at our Ottumwa facility. Every TShirt saves FBOI a box or a bag and it keeps our purchasing power focused on food! Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Food Bank of Iowa is in search of volunteers to sew donated T-Shirts into tote bags using the instructions we provide. These bags are used at mobile pantries to provide a safe drive-thru model that serves families in need. Instructions Link: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf
TShirts must be picked up and dropped off at our Ottumwa facility. Every TShirt saves FBOI a box or a bag and it keeps our purchasing power focused on food! Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kitchen AssistantAssist lunch providers as needed and help maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Agency: Mission of Hope Assist lunch providers as needed and help maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Agency: Mission of Hope Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 52402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Masks neededHello Friends of Mosaic! We are hunkered down and working diligently to keep everyone, safe and happy! You can help us! The need for fabric face masks is great across the Mosaic network. If you are able to support us in this way, we are urgently requesting your help! Please share this need with your congregation, circle of friends, virtual networks or maybe you have been looking for a new hobby - now is a great time to learn how to sew... :)
Here are a couple easy patterns to follow from Craft Passion (http://ow.ly/ceyr30qrEen) and Sweet Red Poppy (http://ow.ly/zSQp30qrEeq).
We are able to arrange pick up or items can be dropped off at our Urbandale office. Please contact Katie Flippen if you need further information! Katie's contact info is 515-868-0602, katie.flippen@mosaicinfo.org.
Thank you for your support!
Mosaic in Central Iowa Office 11141 Aurora Avenue - Bldg. #3 Urbandale, IA 50322
Agency: Mosaic in Central Iowa Hello Friends of Mosaic! We are hunkered down and working diligently to keep everyone, safe and happy! You can help us! The need for fabric face masks is great across the Mosaic network. If you are able to support us in this way, we are urgently requesting your help! Please share this need with your congregation, circle of friends, virtual networks or maybe you have been looking for a new hobby - now is a great time to learn how to sew... :)
Here are a couple easy patterns to follow from Craft Passion (http://ow.ly/ceyr30qrEen) and Sweet Red Poppy (http://ow.ly/zSQp30qrEeq).
We are able to arrange pick up or items can be dropped off at our Urbandale office. Please contact Katie Flippen if you need further information! Katie's contact info is 515-868-0602, katie.flippen@mosaicinfo.org.
Thank you for your support!
Mosaic in Central Iowa Office 11141 Aurora Avenue - Bldg. #3 Urbandale, IA 50322
Agency: Mosaic in Central Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50322 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Hospice Volunteer - Spread Joy!Contact us now to be included in our Summer, 2020 training! We are taking applications! The safety of our volunteers is a high priority for UnityPoint Hospice. Due to COVID-19, we have decided to pause on providing volunteer services in patient homes and hospice houses. We are hopeful for the day when our lives return to some sense of normalcy and the excellent support volunteers provide to our patients and teams can resume. We will be ready to on-board new volunteers! Volunteers support patients through companionship and friendly visits. Volunteering is your opportunity to find a connection with a patient – perhaps you’ve both been fly fishing in Alaska? Or maybe you share a love of quilting or crafting? Sometimes our patients want a volunteer to read to them or play card games. Other times a family care giver wants a respite or a few hours to get groceries or lunch with a friend and they are comforted knowing that a volunteer is able to be with their loved one.
Hospice volunteers are needed to provide care and comfort to patients in their homes in our community. Volunteers must Be supportive of the Hospice concept Have successful incorporation of losses in own life Have the ability to maintain confidentiality Show emotional maturity Be dependable Utilize listening skills Have the ability to accept people the way they are Be able to work as a team member Have a willingness to accept supervision and guidance
Hospice does not prolong life nor does it hasten death, but instead focuses on creating a life full of comfort, dignity and peace for people in the final stages of life. Hospice addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of every patient while also providing support for the entire family. The sooner a patient receives hospice care, the sooner these comforting benefits begin. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make an impact to a patient in your neighborhood. Agency: UnityPoint Hospice & Taylor House Contact us now to be included in our Summer, 2020 training! We are taking applications! The safety of our volunteers is a high priority for UnityPoint Hospice. Due to COVID-19, we have decided to pause on providing volunteer services in patient homes and hospice houses. We are hopeful for the day when our lives return to some sense of normalcy and the excellent support volunteers provide to our patients and teams can resume. We will be ready to on-board new volunteers! Volunteers support patients through companionship and friendly visits. Volunteering is your opportunity to find a connection with a patient – perhaps you’ve both been fly fishing in Alaska? Or maybe you share a love of quilting or crafting? Sometimes our patients want a volunteer to read to them or play card games. Other times a family care giver wants a respite or a few hours to get groceries or lunch with a friend and they are comforted knowing that a volunteer is able to be with their loved one.
Hospice volunteers are needed to provide care and comfort to patients in their homes in our community. Volunteers must Be supportive of the Hospice concept Have successful incorporation of losses in own life Have the ability to maintain confidentiality Show emotional maturity Be dependable Utilize listening skills Have the ability to accept people the way they are Be able to work as a team member Have a willingness to accept supervision and guidance
Hospice does not prolong life nor does it hasten death, but instead focuses on creating a life full of comfort, dignity and peace for people in the final stages of life. Hospice addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of every patient while also providing support for the entire family. The sooner a patient receives hospice care, the sooner these comforting benefits begin. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make an impact to a patient in your neighborhood. Agency: UnityPoint Hospice & Taylor House Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50317 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Veterans Volunteering with Veterans!Contact us now to be included in our Summer, 2020 training! We are taking applications!
The safety of our volunteers is a high priority for UnityPoint Hospice. Due to COVID-19, we have decided to pause on providing volunteer services in patient homes and hospice houses. We are hopeful for the day when our lives return to some sense of normalcy and the excellent support volunteers provide to our patients and teams can resume. We will be ready to on-board new volunteers! Through this partnership, we strive to match veteran patients with volunteers who were also veterans. This allows veteran patients to be paired with a hospice volunteer who is also a veteran who may have a better understanding of what the patient has experienced. Veteran volunteers may help with: Providing companionship Life review Letter writing Respite care for caregivers needing a break Participating in veteran recognition Assisting with veteran benefitsWe offer the opportunity for our veteran patients to be honored for their service through a pinning ceremony done by hospice staff. The veteran is encouraged to invite their friends and family to participate and share memories. We enjoy involving our volunteers who are veterans with pinning ceremonies for our patients and in our communities. For all hospice volunteers: Volunteers support patients through companionship and friendly visits. Volunteering is your opportunity to find a connection with a patient – perhaps you’ve both been fly fishing in Alaska? Or maybe you share a love of quilting or crafting? Sometimes our patients want a volunteer to read to them or play card games. Other times a family care giver wants a respite or a few hours to get groceries or lunch with a friend and they are comforted knowing that a volunteer is able to be with their loved one.
Hospice volunteers are needed to provide care and comfort to patients in their homes in our community. Volunteers must Be supportive of the Hospice concept Have successful incorporation of losses in own life Have the ability to maintain confidentiality Show emotional maturity Be dependable Utilize listening skills Have the ability to accept people the way they are Be able to work as a team member Have a willingness to accept supervision and guidance
Hospice does not prolong life nor does it hasten death, but instead focuses on creating a life full of comfort, dignity and peace for people in the final stages of life. Hospice addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of every patient while also providing support for the entire family. The sooner a patient receives hospice care, the sooner these comforting benefits begin. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make an impact to a patient in your neighborhood. Agency: UnityPoint Hospice & Taylor House Contact us now to be included in our Summer, 2020 training! We are taking applications!
The safety of our volunteers is a high priority for UnityPoint Hospice. Due to COVID-19, we have decided to pause on providing volunteer services in patient homes and hospice houses. We are hopeful for the day when our lives return to some sense of normalcy and the excellent support volunteers provide to our patients and teams can resume. We will be ready to on-board new volunteers! Through this partnership, we strive to match veteran patients with volunteers who were also veterans. This allows veteran patients to be paired with a hospice volunteer who is also a veteran who may have a better understanding of what the patient has experienced. Veteran volunteers may help with: Providing companionship Life review Letter writing Respite care for caregivers needing a break Participating in veteran recognition Assisting with veteran benefitsWe offer the opportunity for our veteran patients to be honored for their service through a pinning ceremony done by hospice staff. The veteran is encouraged to invite their friends and family to participate and share memories. We enjoy involving our volunteers who are veterans with pinning ceremonies for our patients and in our communities. For all hospice volunteers: Volunteers support patients through companionship and friendly visits. Volunteering is your opportunity to find a connection with a patient – perhaps you’ve both been fly fishing in Alaska? Or maybe you share a love of quilting or crafting? Sometimes our patients want a volunteer to read to them or play card games. Other times a family care giver wants a respite or a few hours to get groceries or lunch with a friend and they are comforted knowing that a volunteer is able to be with their loved one.
Hospice volunteers are needed to provide care and comfort to patients in their homes in our community. Volunteers must Be supportive of the Hospice concept Have successful incorporation of losses in own life Have the ability to maintain confidentiality Show emotional maturity Be dependable Utilize listening skills Have the ability to accept people the way they are Be able to work as a team member Have a willingness to accept supervision and guidance
Hospice does not prolong life nor does it hasten death, but instead focuses on creating a life full of comfort, dignity and peace for people in the final stages of life. Hospice addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of every patient while also providing support for the entire family. The sooner a patient receives hospice care, the sooner these comforting benefits begin. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make an impact to a patient in your neighborhood. Agency: UnityPoint Hospice & Taylor House Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50317 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: District LeaderDo you want to help the HSUS build an even stronger platform of protection for all animals? Then consider becoming a part of our volunteer leadership by applying to be a district leader here: www.humanesociety.org/districtleaders District leaders are at the forefront of the Humane Society of the United States’ efforts to fight the big fights for animals and thereby create a more humane society. As a district leader, you will serve as an HSUS ambassador in your congressional district and advance the HSUS' federal, state and local animal protection legislative priorities. To learn more, review the district leader volunteer position description here (PDF): http://volunteers.humanesociety.org/theHub/?downloadFile=1&table=resources&field=file&check=83fd8f6318bd4031c883843505cad9ad&key=256 The district leader volunteer responsibilities include: Actively participate in ongoing federal, state and local legislative advocacy and reform campaigns. Cultivate and maintain effective professional relationships with legislators. Politely, clearly and consistently relay HSUS animal protection positions to your legislators, encourage their support of those positions and thank them for their efforts. Build a network of HSUS allies in your community who will take action with you on animal protection issues. Participate in Humane Lobby Day in your state capitol and, when possible, participate in federal Humane Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Submit letters to the editor to your local newspaper. Collaborate with your HSUS state director and fellow volunteers on priority animal protection issues. Represent the organization and help raise awareness on animal protection issues at community events. Optional: Under the guidance of your HSUS state director and district leader staff, develop and implement a local animal protection project in your community.Benefits of becoming a district leader volunteer As part of the HSUS volunteer leadership, you will reflect the spirit of the organization and communicate our mission, approach and positions, and foster a stronger and more visible animal protection presence in your state and community. You will join a community of others who are dedicated to protecting all animals. You will become a highly trained volunteer leader in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support in effective animal advocacy from HSUS staff. District leader volunteers will be provided with an orientation and background information, including information on the HSUS’s policies, programs and campaigns through an online, self-paced training course. You will be provided with a volunteer leader toolkit which highlights effective engagement strategies relative to animal protection. You will also gain access to numerous additional resources via our volunteer database. You will develop your legislative advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking skills and you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with others in your community. The efforts of our district leaders, coupled with the support of the nation’s most effective animal protection organization, serve to advance animal protection priorities in the 435 congressional districts across the nation. Join us! Requirements for our volunteers Commitment to the HSUS mission ( https://www.humanesociety.org/our-mission). Willingness to cultivate professional relationships with legislators and relay HSUS animal protection positions to them. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative. Strong leadership skills and experience. Active engagement in your community. Strong computer literacy skills including a general knowledge of and willingness to use social media platforms to advance animal protection initiatives. Ability to communicate with a variety of people effectively and without judgment. Ability to work both as a team member and also as an independent self-starter. Ability to think strategically and to adapt to rapidly-changing priorities.Commitment Policy District leaders commit to work an average of one to three hours per week for a minimum of one year. Time commitment varies by week. Ongoing participation is preferred. Restrictions Must be a current HSUS member or have provided greater philanthropic commitment. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and willing to register to vote, if not already registered. Must be able to learn and follow all HSUS guidelines and policies and follow directions given by staff. Access to a computer with Microsoft Office and internet capabilities, as well as a phone. Must not be participating in the district leader program to fulfill court-ordered community service obligations. Must submit the required paperwork before being assigned.Please see full details about the District Leader Volunteer position and apply through our web page at www.humanesociety.org/districtleaders. Before becoming an official volunteer, you must sign a volunteer agreement and a waiver/release of liability.
Agency: The Humane Society of the United States Do you want to help the HSUS build an even stronger platform of protection for all animals? Then consider becoming a part of our volunteer leadership by applying to be a district leader here: www.humanesociety.org/districtleaders District leaders are at the forefront of the Humane Society of the United States’ efforts to fight the big fights for animals and thereby create a more humane society. As a district leader, you will serve as an HSUS ambassador in your congressional district and advance the HSUS' federal, state and local animal protection legislative priorities. To learn more, review the district leader volunteer position description here (PDF): http://volunteers.humanesociety.org/theHub/?downloadFile=1&table=resources&field=file&check=83fd8f6318bd4031c883843505cad9ad&key=256 The district leader volunteer responsibilities include: Actively participate in ongoing federal, state and local legislative advocacy and reform campaigns. Cultivate and maintain effective professional relationships with legislators. Politely, clearly and consistently relay HSUS animal protection positions to your legislators, encourage their support of those positions and thank them for their efforts. Build a network of HSUS allies in your community who will take action with you on animal protection issues. Participate in Humane Lobby Day in your state capitol and, when possible, participate in federal Humane Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Submit letters to the editor to your local newspaper. Collaborate with your HSUS state director and fellow volunteers on priority animal protection issues. Represent the organization and help raise awareness on animal protection issues at community events. Optional: Under the guidance of your HSUS state director and district leader staff, develop and implement a local animal protection project in your community.Benefits of becoming a district leader volunteer As part of the HSUS volunteer leadership, you will reflect the spirit of the organization and communicate our mission, approach and positions, and foster a stronger and more visible animal protection presence in your state and community. You will join a community of others who are dedicated to protecting all animals. You will become a highly trained volunteer leader in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support in effective animal advocacy from HSUS staff. District leader volunteers will be provided with an orientation and background information, including information on the HSUS’s policies, programs and campaigns through an online, self-paced training course. You will be provided with a volunteer leader toolkit which highlights effective engagement strategies relative to animal protection. You will also gain access to numerous additional resources via our volunteer database. You will develop your legislative advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking skills and you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with others in your community. The efforts of our district leaders, coupled with the support of the nation’s most effective animal protection organization, serve to advance animal protection priorities in the 435 congressional districts across the nation. Join us! Requirements for our volunteers Commitment to the HSUS mission ( https://www.humanesociety.org/our-mission). Willingness to cultivate professional relationships with legislators and relay HSUS animal protection positions to them. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative. Strong leadership skills and experience. Active engagement in your community. Strong computer literacy skills including a general knowledge of and willingness to use social media platforms to advance animal protection initiatives. Ability to communicate with a variety of people effectively and without judgment. Ability to work both as a team member and also as an independent self-starter. Ability to think strategically and to adapt to rapidly-changing priorities.Commitment Policy District leaders commit to work an average of one to three hours per week for a minimum of one year. Time commitment varies by week. Ongoing participation is preferred. Restrictions Must be a current HSUS member or have provided greater philanthropic commitment. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and willing to register to vote, if not already registered. Must be able to learn and follow all HSUS guidelines and policies and follow directions given by staff. Access to a computer with Microsoft Office and internet capabilities, as well as a phone. Must not be participating in the district leader program to fulfill court-ordered community service obligations. Must submit the required paperwork before being assigned.Please see full details about the District Leader Volunteer position and apply through our web page at www.humanesociety.org/districtleaders. Before becoming an official volunteer, you must sign a volunteer agreement and a waiver/release of liability.
Agency: The Humane Society of the United States Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Office AssistanceHelp people in your community by volunteering with the Department of Human Services! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to help with clerical type work to help social workers complete tasks in a timely manner. You'll work with professionals from DHS to help make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Help people in your community by volunteering with the Department of Human Services! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to help with clerical type work to help social workers complete tasks in a timely manner. You'll work with professionals from DHS to help make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer ConservatorHelp people in your local community by volunteering as a conservator! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to serve as conservators for wards of the state. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. Often, family members of the ward are not able to serve as conservator, and we look to caring community members for help. This is a rewarding position for those who enjoy using their skills with accounting, real estate, taxes, etc. Conservators work with professionals from DHS and other services agencies to handle matters such as paying bills, settling outstanding debts, selling, leasing, mortgaging property, investing funds or filing taxes for wards who may be moving to a nursing facility, or perhaps a young person who is unable to make good decisions on his or her own. Conservators also make a brief yearly report to the court. Complex decisions may require the approval of a Judge. Conservators make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Help people in your local community by volunteering as a conservator! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to serve as conservators for wards of the state. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. Often, family members of the ward are not able to serve as conservator, and we look to caring community members for help. This is a rewarding position for those who enjoy using their skills with accounting, real estate, taxes, etc. Conservators work with professionals from DHS and other services agencies to handle matters such as paying bills, settling outstanding debts, selling, leasing, mortgaging property, investing funds or filing taxes for wards who may be moving to a nursing facility, or perhaps a young person who is unable to make good decisions on his or her own. Conservators also make a brief yearly report to the court. Complex decisions may require the approval of a Judge. Conservators make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer GuardianHelp people in your local community by volunteering as a guardian! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to serve as guardians for wards of the state. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. Often, family members of the ward are not able to serve as guardian, and we look to caring community members for help. Guardians work with professionals from DHS and other services agencies to make placement and treatment decisions for the ward. Thus, a guardian may be asked to sign admission requests for hospitals, complete applications for government assistance, and monitor the ward's treatment and condition. Guardians also make a brief yearly report to the court. If additional court involvement is necessary, the county attorney's office can help file the necessary paperwork. Guardians make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Help people in your local community by volunteering as a guardian! The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to serve as guardians for wards of the state. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. Often, family members of the ward are not able to serve as guardian, and we look to caring community members for help. Guardians work with professionals from DHS and other services agencies to make placement and treatment decisions for the ward. Thus, a guardian may be asked to sign admission requests for hospitals, complete applications for government assistance, and monitor the ward's treatment and condition. Guardians also make a brief yearly report to the court. If additional court involvement is necessary, the county attorney's office can help file the necessary paperwork. Guardians make a big difference for some of our community's most needy individuals! For more information please respond today! Agency: Iowa Department of Human Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant WriterWe are looking for 2-3 people who are willing to complete grant applications. The grants will be found by other persons. The company name or government agency will be provided along with the application start and due date. We will also provide substantial general and financial information that the person needs to complete the application. This person will have phone, text and email access to other people who can provide additional information the grant writer feels they need. This type of work can be done from anywhere a computer can be used. Agency: Operation Empower We are looking for 2-3 people who are willing to complete grant applications. The grants will be found by other persons. The company name or government agency will be provided along with the application start and due date. We will also provide substantial general and financial information that the person needs to complete the application. This person will have phone, text and email access to other people who can provide additional information the grant writer feels they need. This type of work can be done from anywhere a computer can be used. Agency: Operation Empower Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52001 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grant FinderWe realize that finding grants and completing the applications are two time consuming processes. Thus, we would like to have multiple people doing both of these tasks. Our vision is to have 2 volunteers working in conjunction with each other: 1. One person would research the availability and timing of government available grant for projects similar to those of Operation Empower.. 2. A second person would research the availability and timing of corporation grants that support projects similar to those of Operation Empower.
Agency: Operation Empower We realize that finding grants and completing the applications are two time consuming processes. Thus, we would like to have multiple people doing both of these tasks. Our vision is to have 2 volunteers working in conjunction with each other: 1. One person would research the availability and timing of government available grant for projects similar to those of Operation Empower.. 2. A second person would research the availability and timing of corporation grants that support projects similar to those of Operation Empower.
Agency: Operation Empower Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52001 Allow Groups: No |