Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Monday Nights Brass band teacher needed from 5pm-7pm. 10-17 students. 

We have Youth Fine Arts Night every Monday Night from 5pm-7pm. We need individuals who will teach youth a art project.

Stock shelves in food pantry. Age Requirement: 15+, Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

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.

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). 

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.

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. 

The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing
Reiki to facilitate the body’s “relaxation response”. Provision of Reiki may promote a reduction in
anxiety, muscle tension, or pain, and can promote wellness and a greater sense of well‐being. The Reiki
volunteer may only perform Reiki to the head, neck, shoulders, arms and below the groin. Visits may
occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting. All care provided by the Reiki Volunteer is
outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

* 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* 

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

Purpose: To assist the Membership and Healthy Living department in executing our programs for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Training: Training, resources, mentor-ship, education, experience

Impact of assignment: 

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
Project EXPAND is literally about expanding this ideology to an undeserved population, disabled adults. Our program introduces wellness activities and education to the clients of our group agencies. Soon, we hope to grow this program for any and all adults within our community that live with a disability and would like to explore our Healthy Living programs and services.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Qualifications: 

Purpose: To engage with students after school through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships.

Responsibilities:

Training: We will work with any volunteer who would like to offer a program and needs supplies to complete.

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: 

Qualifications: 

Safety Protocols:

Provided during Volunteer training.

Purpose: To engaging in meaningful relationships with student by engaging in Reading, Relationship Building Activities, and/or Homework Lab

Responsibilities:

Training: Resources for support will be provided as well as Volunteer training.

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: 

Qualifications: 

Safety Protocols:

Will be discussed during our Volunteer training.

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 . 

This opportunity is for a Spring 2021 internship

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:

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

Qualifications 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.

Purpose/Objective: To assist residents with various activities to ensure their quality of life

Responsibilities: 

Training: The Activities Department will assist with training all volunteers what is needed as how to implement any activities that are done.

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.

Qualifications: 

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

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.

Training: Mentoring and training is provided.

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.

Qualifications: 

Safety protocols: Masks and social-distancing practices are currently required.

Purpose: Meaningful service across the Cedar Valley

Responsibilities: 

Purpose: Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with trail clean up by picking up trash along the recreational trails in the community.

Responsibilities:

Training: N/A

Impact of assignment: The trail network will be more attractive and more inviting when it is clean.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Qualifications: 

Safety Protocols:

Practice physical distancing while on the trails and if not, wear a face mask.

Purpose: To support our life-saving mission by helping to raise funds for research, professional training, public education and community service

Responsibilities:

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..

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: 

Qualifications: 

Purpose:

-To keep the financial records and prepare financial reports for the board.

Responsibilities:

-Pickup financial mail from the KUNI studio each month
-Prepare checks as instructed to be signed by the authorized signer on the account
-Make deposits as instructed.
-Reconcile the checking account monthly
-Forward monthly reports to the Chair and Treasurer, then forward to the Board.
-Send annual information to the CPA so they can prepare the audit and Form 990.
-File Biennial report with the state.

Qualifications:

-Background with financial bookkeeping, accounting software, and preparing reports.
-It's a way for someone to use their bookkeeping/accounting skills for the good of Public Radio.
-It's perfect for someone who prefers behind the scenes work.
-Flexible hours, do the work when you want.
-The people on the board are fantastic to work with.

Additional Information:

-The Friends Board is a fun and professional group with diverse interests in supporting Iowa Public Radio.

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. 

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. 

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
Greet visitors and answer phone
Call residents on "pass" to verify whereabouts
Random drug and alcohol testing
Handle medications: dispensing, counting, checking in new medications and refills
Check indoor household chores
Light cleaning
Special projects as designated by Case Manager

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

Fundraising Volunteer Position Description

Position Title: Fundraising Volunteer

Goal or purpose of position: The fundraising volunteer provides a range of support activities for Bethesda House Inc. The goal of the position is to assist in successful operations of the Bethesda House Inc. mission in order to ensure proper funding.

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.
• Planning for and managing of fundraising events.
• Handling donor acknowledgements and thank you letters.
• Identify donor prospects and research donor prospects.
• Data entry and maintenance of the data base.
• Solicitations of corporate sponsors, financial gifts, and gift-in-kind donations.
• Interacting with donors and conducting donor meetings.
• Development of donor materials, presentations, and mailings.
• Serves as an ambassador for the organization and promotes a positive image/ reputation of the ministry.

Qualifications (required, desired):

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Available by phone and e-mail
• No previous felony convictions: subject to a criminal background check.

Time commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per month, however, more is preferred.

Pastor Jeremy needs assists in:
- Filing
- Organizing Events
- Office Administration

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. 

Apply here: https://www.girlsontheruniowa.org/coach

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.  

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.

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.

The Reiki Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by performing
Reiki to facilitate the body’s “relaxation response”. Provision of Reiki may promote a reduction in
anxiety, muscle tension, or pain, and can promote wellness and a greater sense of well‐being. The Reiki
volunteer may only perform Reiki to the head, neck, shoulders, arms and below the groin. Visits may
occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting. All care provided by the Reiki Volunteer is
outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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: 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

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.    

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

This position is flexible based on the availability of the volunteer.  Days and times to be determined by the volunteer.

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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

Description:

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Age Requirement: Minimum age of 10

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

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

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

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

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) 

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. 

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/

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.   

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. 

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. 

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!

Assist lunch providers as needed and help maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

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

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

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.

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:

We 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

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.

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:

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 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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.  

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.

We are looking for volunteers to help serve breakfast in our kitchen from 7:30am - 9:30am or lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday.  Volunteer opportunities are flexible, and we can work around your schedule!  If you are looking for an opportunity to get more  involved in our community then this would be perfect for you! 

Groups of 3 or less are more than welcome!

 319-364-9131 ext 103, ask for Donnell

donnell.hoppes@usc.salvationarmy.org

The Wapello County Senior Box Program needs volunteers to drive and assist in the delivery of food boxes to senior citizens in Wapello County. This volunteer position would be one day a month. If you’re interested, please contact Staci Lee at 641-682-3403 or slee@foodbankiowa.org.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Commitment:

Attire: 

Transportation: 

Age Requirement: 

Support/Training:

The Cherokee Washington High School is looking for individuals and businesses to greet students on Friday mornings from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM.  If you love students and your community, please consider this opportunity!

The Cherokee Elementary School is looking for guest readers.  Guest readers can create their own schedules and pick their own grade levels (PK-4).  The library has a fantastic supply, so don't worry about materials.  Please join us if you have time to donate and love children!

The Cherokee Middle School is looking for volunteers to help with a relatively new program called the Braves Mentoring Program.  A Braves Mentor is someone who sets a positive example for a young person by providing support, friendship and encouragement.  This will be a school-based program and mentors are asked to commit one hour per week during the school day, during the months school is in session.  Please read the Braves Mentoring Pamphlet for more information.

http://files.constantcontact.com/2e215b07101/1d3c7c07-4688-4598-a905-6c03fc3f0315.pdf

During our garden season (April through October), we are in need of volunteers to help us with upkeep and maintenance of our 1.5 acre community garden. Activities may include watering, planting, weeding, etc. All are welcome!

Email Allison Kane, program manager, at akane@phcinc.net if you are interested in setting up a time to come and volunteer.

Counselors provide free tax assistance and preparation services to low and middle income taxpayers.

Volunteer Tax Counselors are needed for a minimum of 8-12 hours per week from February 1 through April 16.   Classroom and online training is provided from November 20 through January 20.

Shifts are available (Monday through Friday) from February 1 to April 15. Volunteers must be available a minimum of 8-12 hours per week:

Volunteers must have good computer skills and enjoy working with people. We provide training on tax preparation, but volunteers must have strong computer skills at the beginning. Counselors must also pass an annual certification exam to be certified by the IRS in order to provide tax assistance in this program.

The Client Facilitator performs receptionist-type duties providing an important first contact for taxpayers using the Tax-Aide free tax preparation service, and helping to keep the service orderly and efficient.

Volunteer Client Facilitators are needed for a minimum of 6-7 hours per week from February 1 through April 16 plus an additional 2-4 hours of training and self-study in January.

Shifts are available (Monday through Thursday) from February 1 to April 16. Volunteers must have a minimum of 6-7 hours per week:

Client Facilitators must be organized, personable, and enjoy working with people. They must also pass an annual IRS certification exam on Standards of Conduct and Intake/Interview forms in order to volunteer in this program.

Organize and coordinate quarterly service projects in the North Sioux City area.  
We have a volunteer base and budget available. 

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) sponsored by UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking dedicated volunteers to join as counselors.  SHIIP counselors help with questions regarding Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare claims processing, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans and long term care insurance. This is a critical service for senior citizens in our community and solely volunteer run.  Training is provided by knowledgeable staff in Des Moines and all training expenses are covered.  Volunteers are encouraged to join now to become trained for Open Enrollment (October-December).  Each year during Open Enrollment the SHIIP office at Finley Hospital is full of appointments and clients are referred to the helpline, with additional counselors we can make sure our community is meeting the needs of all those seeking assistance with Medicare. 

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients! The Acute Rehab Unit Host is responsible to assist staff during meal times and/or provide social support for the well-being of the patient. Patients who are staying on this unit are undergoing physical, occupational, and speech therapy during their stay.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The Emergency Department Volunteer will:

1. Provide on-going support to the patients, families and friends to support Finley philosophy of patient-centered care of “Providing the best outcome for every patient, every time.”
2. Provide the non-clinical extras and aid in decreasing fear and anxiety by making everyone feel comfortable and cared for.
3. Provide support to staff by prepping and stocking exam rooms so that medical staff can focus on treating the patients.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients! Patients on medical/surgical units are recovering from surgical procedures and other illnesses.

Med Surg volunteers will:

1. Provide on-going support to the patients, families and friends to support Finley philosophy of patient-centered care of “Providing the best outcome for every patient, every time.”
2. Provide the non-clinical extras and aid in decreasing fear and anxiety by making everyone feel comfortable and cared for. 
3. Provide support to staff by stocking supplies, returning wheelchairs to front entrance, running lab specimens, cleaning charts, etc.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

Escorts assist staff registrars by escorting patients, delivering flowers, and running various other 'errands'.  Escort volunteers serves as backup to Registrar Volunteer to greet patients/visitors & give patient room numbers. Volunteers also work to keep the main lobby and wheelchair corral tidy and retrieve wheelchairs for Patient Access/front lobby.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The Registrar volunteer greets all patients/visitors, processes any patients who need to see a staff Registrar before going to their designated department, and gives out room numbers when needed. Volunteers also work to keep the main lobby and wheelchair corral tidy and retrieve wheelchairs for Patient Access/front lobby.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The pet therapy team will provide social support to patients through their visits. Pet Therapy team must be certified and animal must be up to date on required immunizations in order to visit the hospital.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

Volunteers interested in providing music or art therapy to patients need not be 'professionals' in the field but rather individuals who would like to share their love of art or music with patients to aid in the healing process.

ACCESS Assault Care Center is looking for a few exceptional people to serve on its Board of Directors.  We are hopeful that you are interested in being one of them.  We are looking for leaders with the abilities and commitment to enhance the stature of ACCESS, and who can bring skills, expertise, financial and other resources to ACCESS to further its mission. 

ACCESS is a domestic violence and sexual assault organization for Greene, Boone, Story Marshall, and Tama Counties.  In addition, we provide advocacy for survivors of homicide and other violent crimes. Our services for survivors include emergency housing, safety planning, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, youth advocacy and case management. ACCESS also has programing and initiatives to support social justice, violence prevention and community education. Our agency is constantly striving to balance the needs of the survivors we serve, a committed staff, and to network well within the community in order to provide the best services possible. Your involvement as a board member can bring expertise and leadership in a very meaningful way. For more information about applying to join our board, please contact us!

Responsibilities of the Board:

 Individual Board Member Responsibilities:

Term: Three Year, with possibility for a second term.

Qualifications:

We are recruiting members for our new organizational structure. We are identifying prospective Board members to meet 6-8 times a year. If you have a passion in helping children and families, please consider volunteering your time for a worthy case.

Come participate in a fun activity with a resident.  Play cards, do a puzzle, sit on the patio, watch a movie, Bingo, and more.  Activities can be 15 minutes to an hour.  Hours vary to fit into your schedule.

Food Sorting: Food Bank of Iowa receives donations of food items that need labeled, counted and boxed. We need volunteers to make this possible and opportunities are scheduled in advance before we know what the food items may be when they arrive. Help us accept more food and feed the 175,000 Iowans we serve!

Examples: Packing BackPack sacks, checking dates and food safety of food drive items, bagging bulk produce, putting bulk rice or pasta into family sized bags, boxing up like items into equally weighted boxes, and more!

GREAT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS (up to 20)!

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:  Volunteers will be given instructions upon arrival, and will have staff support throughout their shift.

Qualifications:

Age Requirement:  For safety reasons, all volunteers in the warehouse must be 10 or older.

Dress Code:  Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse.  Also, please dress comfortably and in layers.  The temperature in the warehouse can vary.

Schools across Waterloo and Elk Run are in need of school volunteers! You have the choice of volunteering at a specific school and grade range. If you have no preferences, you will be placed in a school with a need for volunteers.

Activities that teachers need volunteers for include being paired with a teacher to assist with a small group of children, help with filing, projects around the school, assisting a child with reading, helping in the library, etc. 

As a member of a wish team, wish granters meet as a team of 2 with the family and help the wish child determine the wish. They act as a liaison between Make-A-Wish staff and the wish family during the wish process which may last 2 months to a year depending on the wish type, the family dynamic and the child's medical condition. Wish granters must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

On boarding to become a Volunteer Wish Granter is a 3 step process, including a background check. After you complete the application, we will contact you about the two additional steps. 

1. Application - click on the link to apply, and send to volunteer@iowa.wish.org 

2. Background Check 

3. Online Training 

Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families. Translators have the option of becoming fully-trained wish granting volunteers, or they can provide short-term support on an as-needed basis.

Looking for a person or persons that would do a weekly cleaning at the clinic.

This would include vacuuming, dusting, gathering trash, wiping down the bathrooms, etc. 

The hours and day of the week are somewhat flexible.  The best days would be Wednesdays after 2 pm and Fridays between 9-1.  

The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) engages teens and young adults as mentors for their younger peers, ages 11-15. Mentors empower junior youth to develop strong moral reasoning, to resist negative social forces, to express themselves with eloquence, and to work together for a better world.

A global program implemented at the grassroots level, the JYSEP aids junior youth from diverse backgrounds to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood through spiritual empowerment—nurturing within young people inherent spiritual qualities of kindness, justice, honesty, and generosity. In developing their character at this critical juncture of their lives, they become protagonists of positive change.

Mentors are given training and then assisted to form a group of their own, often with young people from their neighborhood. Both the training and the meeting time of the junior youth group are scheduled according to the volunteer's availability. 

Local volunteer opportunities can be found here: https://engage.ja.org/?site=JAEICedarValley

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit that partners a community volunteer with a local classroom to lead short games and discussions focused on work readiness, entrepreneurship and/or financial literacy.  It is a short time commitment as you just visit your partnered classroom a total of 5-7 times, usually once  a week for 5-7 weeks. Each visit is about 30-45 minutes long.  Every resource you need to lead the activities is provided to you in a kit, that includes worksheets and stickers and fun stuff the students love

Help in our business office by filing miscellaneous paperwork.