Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Positively represent the Alzheimer's Association at Health and Wellness fairs and community events to distribute materials, educate the community about programs and services and recruit volunteers

Join as an Aerospace Education Member (AEM) of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and enjoy many free aerospace/STEM educational opportunities ranging from receipt of a variety of curriculum materials and STEM Kits to participating in a teacher orientation flight aboard one of our Cessna aircraft at your local airport. This unique membership category is designed for formal or informal educators involved in promoting aerospace/STEM education in classrooms, homeschools, museums, libraries, or other youth organizations. To learn more about membership and opportunities available to CAP educator members, refer to the links below.

*****  If you already know about the program and are ready to join using our quick online application, click here.

There is a one-time $35 membership fee. In the following year and annually thereafter, an educator member can receive a free renewal if he/she wishes to continue using the CAP AE products and programs. Renewal e-mails are sent about 60 days from expiration.  If you miss the e-mail and need to renew, use the renewal form attachment in the right top corner.

Get to know Civil Air Patrol with a pdf version of the  Overview Presentation for Educators

Though Civil Air Patrol is known for its flying missions, CAP adults members, known as Senior Members, do so much more than just fly. In fact less than a fifth of all CAP members are pilots or aircrew members. CAP adult members come from all walks of life. Some are doctors, nurses, paramedics, or other medical professionals. Others are lawyers, paralegals, accountants, computer programmers, and other business professionals and executives. Really just about any career or background can be useful to and found in the ranks of the CAP adult membership. CAP supports a variety of missions that require adults from all walks of life.

In emergency services and operations CAP not only need aircrew members, but also ground team members to aid in the rescue of survivors or to assess damage after a disaster. CAP needs communications personnel to relay critical messages when there is limited or no telephone support.  Administrative staff, financial managers, logistics and supply personnel are needed to document missions and get personnel critical supplies and equipment in the field that they need to conduct missions.

CAP also needs adults to support the cadet program. CAP has over 23,000 cadets across the country that need mentors willing to help guide and support them. The cadet program provides young adults between the ages of 12 and 21 a well rounded program of leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and moral and ethical decision making. In today’s world we need good people who are willing to step up and help provide a healthy, drug-free environment to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Many former cadets have gone into the military, government jobs, or private sector employment where they can and do make a difference, and really excel. There are many military general officers that were once CAP cadets.  Senators and congressman, CEOs and others credit their success to CAP and the adult members who mentored them.

CAP needs adults for its aerospace education program. In addition to educating our own members, CAP’s adult leaders provide training and resources to teachers who reach out to students of all ages across the country.  Aviation and aerospace impacts the lives of Americans every day, and CAP works to ensure that citizens know how valuable aviation and aerospace is in our world.     

CAP Cadet Program - At a Glance*

Mission:  Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders

Established:  1942

Age to Join:  12 through 18

Content Areas:   Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character

Total Cadets:   25,000

Locations:  1,000 hometown squadrons, including Sioux City, IA

Time Commitment: Ideally, cadets participate in a 2-hour squadron meeting each week, plus one "Saturday" event monthly and one week-long encampment in summer, but of course, school and family obligations take priority**

Costs:  Annual dues of $25 - $60, depending upon location; some assistance is available with uniform costs and overnight activity fees; a fully-active cadet could incur $300 to $600 in costs during the first year, less any financial assistance

Military Obligation:   None, but 8% of USAF Academy cadets are former CAP cadets

Annual Flying Hours:  25,000 hrs in single-engine aircraft; 12,000 glider sorties

PURPOSE
To lead the Board of Directors in efforts to develop and coordinate a plan of awareness building support for the organization, and to develop and implement a written year-round marketing program that interprets the activities, purpose and needs of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley and makes use of all available media outlets. 

APPOINTMENT
The Marketing Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist staff by bringing best practices, knowledge and expertise of marketing techniques to increase public awareness and business partnerships of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.

2. Develop an overall communication plan/strategy to build awareness for the organization and opportunities to volunteer.

3. Identify and establish an on-going relationship with all media outlets and appropriate contact people

4. Identify, plan, organize, and arrange activities, events and speaking opportunities.

COMMITMENT
One hour monthly for Committee meeting. Additional time commitment may be required depending on tasks and planned activities.

BENEFITS
Networking, skill development, resume builder, fulfillment of civic responsibility.

KEY CONTACT
Lauren Finke, Executive Director; lauren_finke@vccv.org; (319) 272-2087

PURPOSE
To lead the Board of Directors in efforts to develop and coordinate a plan of broad base financial support for the organization including grant dollars and non-grant dollars to support the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley’s annual budget.  

APPOINTMENT
The Fundraising Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors. Each fiscal year, the Board of Director’s President will ask for a chairperson of the committee. There is no minimum or maximum number of members to this committee. This committee may appoint non-Board Members to help fulfill their functions. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop policies, plans, procedures and schedules in fundraising

2. Achieve 100% participation of the Board of Directors in the support of the Annual Fund Drive

3. Grow annual giving through expanding base of corporate donors, individuals and previous supporters.

4. Implement additional fundraising ideas, such as new fundraising events approved by the BOD, to support the annual budget.

5. To cultivate new sources of revenue while maintaining and expanding present sources

COMMITMENT
One hour monthly for Committee meeting. Additional time commitment may be required depending on tasks and planned activities.

BENEFITS
Networking, skill development, resume builder, fulfillment of civic responsibility.

KEY CONTACT
Lauren Finke, Executive Director; lauren_finke@vccv.org; (319) 272-2087

PURPOSE
The Appetite for Service Committee plans and executes the large Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley fundraiser each spring.

APPOINTMENT
The Appetite for Service Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors. Each fiscal year, the Board of Director’s President will ask for a chairperson of the committee. There is no minimum or maximum number of members to this committee. This committee may appoint non-Board Members to help fulfill their functions. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Discuss event layout and activities

2. Meet deadlines set forth in the event timeline

3. Assist with the recruitment of table sponsors

4. Assist with the recruitment of silent auction items and packages

5. Assist with the collection of live auction packages

6. Assist with the recruitment of celebrity servers

7. Attend the Appetite for Service dinner

COMMITMENT
One hour monthly for Committee meeting, with occasional other meetings as event approaches. Assistance with day-of event set-up and attendance at event.

BENEFITS
Networking, skill development, resume builder, fulfillment of civic responsibility.

KEY CONTACT
Lauren Finke, Executive Director; lauren_finke@vccv.org; (319) 272-2087

AnB Education is a non-profit organization pairing exchange students with host families and public/private high schools across the US for one semester or one academic year programs. Each year, students from all over the world come to the United States to learn English and experience our unique culture.

We are looking for volunteers across the US to join our mission as Local Coordinators. LCs are our "on the ground" assets during the program year for our exchange students. LCs are tasked with recruiting volunteer families to host our J-1 international students, and then supervising the exchange student(s) throughout the school year. Our Local Coordinators are paid a modest stipend for their efforts, based on their number of placed students, and have the opportunity to work with international students from around the world and help our students' dreams come true! It is also fulfilling to share your small part of America with the world, and bring the world to your area!

Successful Local Coordinators are typically:

-Self motivated

-Independent

-Open-minded

-Interested in different cultures

-Enjoy working with youth

-Strong at public speaking/recruiting

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Local Coordinator with us, please reach out and we will be happy to answer any questions you have, and help get you started placing international students in your area!

Maintenance volunteer 

Requirements:

If you would like to volunteer in our facilities department you need to be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult. Any persons interested in volunteering in the facilities department will be required to sign a liability waiver. We have long term and short term volunteer opportunities. 

What to expect:

We have a lot of different tasks and projects and they vary from season to season. Tasks that we might need help with are:

Mighty Earth is seeking motivated community members to work on an exciting campaign to protect Midwest landscapes and promote a more sustainable future. For years, politicians, BigAg lobbyists, and even environmentalists have promoted biofuels as a sustainable energy source. Unfortunately, research has shown that biofuels are not a greener energy option. In fact, they are adding to greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere, destroying wildlife habitats, and polluting our drinking water. With the next presidential campaign rapidly approaching, Iowa -- as the first state to vote for presidential nominees -- has the opportunity to shape the narrative toward a greener future for the entire Midwest by moving away from biofuels and instead promoting real climate solutions, such as wind energy, solar power, and land conservation.

As volunteers, members of the team will help to build grassroots power by working with community members and local organizations as well as participating in environmental advocacy work. Join us in addressing one of the most relevant and threatening issues of our time: sustainable, alternative energy. 

Over the next several months, we will...
-- organize community and educational events
-- work with the media
-- meet with political leaders and elected officials
-- collect petition signatures and speak with community members
-- build a broad coalition of local groups to join us in pushing for policies that work for the climate, for wildlife, and for everyday farmers rather than just the interests of big agriculture.

Iowa Humane Alliance holds monthly volunteer orientations at the IHA Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic. Orientations alternate between the first Tuesday evening (6pm to 7pm) or the first Saturday afternoon (1pm to 2pm) of every month.

Learn about all the great ways you can get involved helping animals and the people who care for them in our community.

The Literacy Coordinator is the key volunteer supporting and overseeing the GiGi’s Playhouse Literacy Tutoring Program. The Literacy Coordinator works collaboratively with the Director of Operations and team of Literacy Volunteers to provide a high quality, outcome-driven Literacy Tutoring Program according to the program model developed by GiGi’s Playhouse, Inc. This volunteer position requires a commitment of 5-12 hours per week but may be shared by two volunteers 

Responsibilities: 

The Literacy Coordinator role is largely administrative and requires a Volunteer with the following skill set: 

All it takes is the determination of one individual to step up and make a difference in girls' lives with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader) after all!

Benefits of volunteering as a Troop “Co-leader” with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

All applicants must register as a volunteer here. After completing our annual membership fee, all volunteers are background checked. From there we will reach out to you to provide you with the rest.

Thank you for considering volunteering with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa as a Troop “Co-Leader”. During this experience you will be the girls’ cheerleader, guide and mentor. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made – those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts with your troop!

Youth soccer coaches are needed for the fall/spring outdoor seasons. (April/May or September/October)   Time commitment is about 2 hours per week during a 7-8 week season.  1 hour for games on Saturdays and 1 hour for a practice during the week.  Coaches choose their own practice days and time. Equipment is provided.  All games are played at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park, 4400 Soccer Park Rd.

Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and complete a short USSF certification class. 

Past experience working with children is desirable along with a positive attitude and good mentoring skills.  Teaching good sportsmanship is a priority.  Past soccer experience is not necessary as training is provided.

Provide support and advocacy directly to our youth clients. This is typically in the afternoons and evenings. Volunteers are required to go through a mandatory 30 hour training before they can specifically be a Youth Services Volunteer

Summary: Provide crisis intervention, immediate support, information, safety planning to clients. Responsibilities; 1, Attend a 30 hour mandatory training. 2, Provide quality crisis intervention, crisis support, advocacy services, information and referral services and safety planning for all clients. 3, Data entry 4, Other duties as assigned by supervisor or coordinator.

As a program that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, volunteers play a key role in providing services to those affected by domestic violence. Volunteers with our program interact personally with individuals in need--an opportunity that many find extremely fulfilling. Primary responsibilities include, working in our safe shelter to support staff and victim/survivors.

Supports administrative staff with office needs. This includes data entry, making copies, cleaning and other clerical  tasks.

Milestones Area Agency on Aging has routes available in Muscatine and surrounding communities. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 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 Heather Whittemore at 563-260-9921, or hwhittemore@milestonesaaa.org

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

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

Volunteers are fully trained and complete background checks.

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

Aging Services provides volunteer-based transportation services free of charge to older adults in our community so that they are able to get to and from appointments and errands.  This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for helpful people who really want to make a difference in the lives of older adults living in our community!

The transportation program runs Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Volunteers are notified a week in advance of a potential driving opportunity that the volunteer is able to accept or decline.  We love working with your schedule and being flexible with our wonderful volunteers.

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

We are so excited to work with you to make a difference!

Do you enjoy working with teenagers and families? Are you internationally minded? As a YFU volunteer, you’ll not only help change the lives of students, but you can help change the world!

Some volunteer opportunities may include: interviewing prospective exchange students and host families, conducting orientations, sharing information with local communities or providing administrative support. For more than 60 years, YFU has successfully carried out its mission thanks to the efforts of thousands of volunteers across the country and many more around the globe. When you join YFU as a volunteer, you become part of one of the most respected programs in international student exchange.

Correspond with a fourth grade student once per month from the convenience of your own home.  The child initiates the writing; you reply, answering questions, sharing your experiences.  At the end of the school year, you and the child meet at a local park to socialize a bit.

Play with and provide care for a group of children, infants through elementary school age while their mothers attend financial education workshops. Workshops are scheduled throughout the year.  You and Your Money workshop series are generally held five weeks in a row from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  Occasional one time evening workshops are also scheduled.  Volunteers will assist children with a meal, basic care needs, and provide play supervision.  For more information or to find out what upcoming dates volunteers are needed, please contact Jerri Baumeister at jbaumeister@uwstory.org or 515-268-5142

Lend your talents to help organize the Alzheimer's Association signature event. The Walk Planning Team meets once a month and coordinates the efforts of team members identifying sponsorships, team recruitment/ retention, marketing logistics and more. 

The Alzheimer's Association is building an Event Team to work with Chapter staff to increase awareness of community fundraising events on or before The Longest Day of the year, June 21, 2019. Team members will assist with marketing The Longest Day to the community as they recruit and register participants from clubs, businesses and organizations to create various activities they like to do such as running, golfing, cooking etc. and turn it into a fundraiser to fight Alzheimer's.

There are multiple opportunities to lend your talents to help organize the Alzheimer's Association signature event.  The Walk team meets once a month to coordinate the efforts of identifying sponsorships, team recruitment/retention, marketing logistics and more.  

The Alzheimer's Association is building an Event Team to work with the Chapter staff to increase awareness of community fundraising events on or before the Longest Day of the year, June 21,2019.  Team members will assist wth marketing the Longest Day to the community as they recruit and register participants from clubs, businesses and organizations to create various activities they would like to do such as running, golfing, cooking etc. and turn it into a fundraiser to fight Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Caregiver support group is an open gathering of individuals with common problems and needs who come together to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in an effort to better cope with the role of care-giving for a loved one with dementia.  The facilitator needs to have had experience with dementia as a family member or health care provider.  They must have good listening skills and effective communication skills in creating a safe environment where participants' thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.  The Alzheimer's Association provides initial and ongoing training to facilitators.  A commitment of at least one yer is expected.

Spend some quality time outside with your group or organization beautifying a park, wildlife area or trail. As an Adopt-A-Park sponsor, your group will help the Polk County Conservation Board manage its more than 18,000 acres of public land. We are always in need of volunteers, and especially teams of volunteers, willing to give their time to improve our parks through trash removal, painting, seed collection, plantings, woodland and prairie restoration, trail maintenance and more. With the Adopt -a-Park program your group gets to pick its favorite park or trail, so choose one near your business, church or school and help keep Polk County beautiful. Volunteers groups are required to sign up for a one-year commitment. Responsibilities vary based on age, interest, and need, and we’ll do our best to find the opportunity that best matches the volunteer. Training will be provided as needed on the job.

YouthHope needs compassionate, responsible and dedicated volunteers to students at our Rock Island Youth Center. Our kids need you! We are looking for adults to lead small groups, teach Bible study, display respect, and be positive role models. You will be working with at-risk and low-income children. Requirements include a background check, commitment to serve at a program each week, and agreement with YouthHope's Statement of Faith.

YouthHope needs compassionate, responsible and dedicated volunteers to students at our Rock Island Youth Center. Our teens need you! We are looking for adults to lead small groups, teach Bible study, display respect, and be positive role models. You will be working with at-risk and low-income teens. Requirements include a background check, commitment to serve at a program each week, and agreement with YouthHope's Statement of Faith.

We are seeking community leaders to serve as members of our Board of Directors.  Directors have special knowledge, abilities and experiences that can contribute to the growth of Camp Fire in Central Iowa.  The board of directors consists of 16 to 18 members of the community and meets six times per year.  Many board members serve on committees that may meet more often. Camp Fire is very respectful of your time, by making meetings efficient and purposeful.

In this role, you will make three commitments; a commitment of time, a commitment of belief, and a commitment of financial support.

A COMMITMENT OF TIME

Conducting the business of Camp Fire Heart of Iowa means meeting as a board, in committees and with community groups. Meetings take time. Plus, time has to be given between one meeting and the next to complete assignments and make preparations. As a board member, you will also have opportunities to participate in council program activities, fundraising events, community forums and trainings. These are important ways to learn about your council and community and to stay in touch with the concerns of the members. Some board members over commit themselves. This leads to burnout and poor decisions. It is not good for the agency or for you. It is up to you to decide your personal limits. Good board members assume responsibility for only what they can complete efficiently and effectively.

A COMMITMENT OF TIME

Conducting the business of Camp Fire Heart of Iowa means meeting as a board, in committees and with community groups. Meetings take time. Plus, time has to be given between one meeting and the next to complete assignments and make preparations. As a board member, you will also have opportunities to participate in council program activities, fundraising events, community forums and trainings. These are important ways to learn about your council and community and to stay in touch with the concerns of the members. Some board members over commit themselves. This leads to burnout and poor decisions. It is not good for the agency or for you. It is up to you to decide your personal limits. Good board members assume responsibility for only what they can complete efficiently and effectively.

A COMMITMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The board is responsible for obtaining financial support from the communities it serves. This may be done in many ways, but the individual commitment of each board member is essential. Each board member contributes to the financial stability of the council in three ways.

If you feel you have skills in marketing, finances, law, programming or planning, and you want to make a difference for young people in an outdoor setting, Camp Fire is the opportunity for you to give back to the community. Terms for this next board calendar start in March and extend for two years.

Camp Fire Heart of Iowa, a nonprofit with over 100 years of serving Central Iowa seeks enthusiastic marketing and digital communication professionals to serve on our marketing committee. 

Working with staff and other volunteers, the marketing committee will help shape the marketing efforts of our agency as we move toward 2020, and help us respond to this ever changing environment.  Responsibilities will include print, web and social media outreach as well as press releases and events.

If you want to make a difference for young people in an active, outdoor organization, Camp Fire is the opportunity for you.

Enjoy maintenance work and the outdoors? Beautiful Girl Scout's Camp Liberty is looking for you to help with some of the basic maintenance, including cleaning windows, wiping down surfaces, restocking supplies, pulling weeks, sweeping, and more. This is a great opportunity to help a great cause and enjoy nature!

We're looking for volunteers who enjoy putting events together to form a Friend of CAASA committee to help with fundraising!

We are looking for volunteers to staff our front desk to answer phone, open door and light office duties. Will require 30 hours of Victim Counselor training, provided to you free of charge while working with your schedule.

Cedar Valley Readers is asking for community volunteer groups or individuals to host a Board Book Drive. Board books are for ages birth to 5 years old. They are more durable and promote early learning and motor skill development. We give board books out through our Booking Brighter Futures program, which provides 1 book each month to each family served by our partner home visitation agencies (Lutheran Services in Iowa, Tri-County Head Start, and Operation Threshold). This is roughly 460 families at any given time. In order to support the Booking Brighter Futures program, we need YOUR help in getting good quality used or new board books to these kids!

Volunteers would not be directly working with children; however, the books directly benefit infants/preschoolers (0-4) and children (5-12).

Books can be delivered to Operation Threshold, where Cedar Valley Readers is housed, at 1535 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. Ask for Karlene Izer at the front desk. Please contact Karlene via email or phone (kizer@operationthreshold.org, 319-292-1823) to make arrangements BEFORE dropping off books.

This is an exciting volunteer opportunity for those who love horses and kids! You will help girls learn about horse care and safety, and help girls mount and ride in an arena and on trails. An orientation to the Girl Scout Camp Liberty Equestrian Center and weekend riding program is provided.

A commitment of at least 4 weekends a year on a Saturday or Sunday from 8 - 5 is required.

Do you love caring for horses? As an Equestrian Volunteer for Girl Scouts, you will help with the daily care of horses at beautiful Camp Liberty. This includes feeding grain, throwing hay in the pasture, grooming horses, and checking the horses to ensure health and well being. For those interested, could also include working with girls as part of our weekend riding program.

A Van Driver is needed to provide transportation to and from the Iowa City VA. Volunteers age 21 and over are needed once per week or as available from 6 am to 4 pm. Drivers need proof of insurance, a valid drivers license, and require a government provided physical and back ground check.

As we approach Election day, we are currently in search of volunteers to help us connect with the South Sioux City Community. 

Join us and work on building homes. We can schedule volunteers Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. We can accommodate individuals or groups of up to eight volunteers at a time, although we do sometimes have special projects that require more people. Construction volunteers are expected to report to the build site at their designated time for registration. You will go over the tasks of the day, get safety information and learn more about Habitat. Be prepared to work hard, learn new skills and have fun! If you work a full day you will have a break for lunch. You may bring a sack lunch to eat on site or go out. To sign up please call (712) 255-6244 ext. 201.

It takes many hands to accept donations, prepare items to sell, set them up in the store, maintain a clean store, greet guests and help customers find the unique items they’re looking for. Volunteers are needed year-round, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For volunteer opportunities in the ReStore, please call (712) 255-6244 ext. 200.

KHOI is seeking volunteers to assist engineering at the station. Please contact KHOI via email at khoiradio@gmail.com or via phone at 1-515-292-2878 if you're interested.

KHOI is seeking volunteers to assist editing. Please contact KHOI via email at khoiradio@gmail.com or via phone at 1-515-292-2878 if you're interested.

Join our volunteer team! An integral piece of our interdisciplinary team, volunteers provide patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.  Volunteer areas may include companionship, respite, homemaking duties, running errands, veteran-to-veteran programming, music, community outreach, etc. Share your talents with our patients!  Our volunteers report consistently that they find their experiences very gratifying. 

Our Volunteer Coordinator and skilled staff members will orient volunteers to work confidently with our patients ensuring a positive volunteer environment.  Contact us to see how you can put your skills to use, further enriching the lives of our patients!  You may share your gifts in a very flexible timeframe.  Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss this unique opportunity.

Duties include greeting and helping the visiting public, phone work and gift shop sales.  No prior experience is necessary, but a general knowledge of Sioux City, its history and points of interest are helpful.  A volunteer can sign up on a regular weekly basis or as a substitute.

Dental Connections, Inc. is searching for board members to join our Board of Directors!  Interested candidate must have a passion to be a part of an organization that focuses on the under-served community in need of dental care.  

Time commitment includes 7 board meetings per year, plus unidentified time commitments based on a variety of sub-committees or board work that may occur outside of regularly scheduled meetings.

We are currently seeking individuals with backgrounds in fundraising & development, marketing, and accounting, though we are open to other backgrounds as well.

Please reach out if there is interest or further questions!

The Life Center is a day rehab for individuals struggling with mental health or substance abuse.  We are open seven days a week and always looking for volunteers to come and spend time with the individuals. We do gardening, play cards, go to the YMCA, do yoga, art therapy, music therapy, play board games, have guest speakers, and more! Our hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30-3:30, Fridays 9:30-2:30, and Saturday and Sunday 10-3. We would love to have someone pick up and drive home individuals. Must have valid drivers license and pass DMV check. 

Camp Courageous is looking for someone that likes to drive a car/pickup with a trailer and would help camp out in picking up donation in the Monticello, Manchester, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. Camp has a garage sale in Manchester were most of out donated items will go some items we can't sell at the garage sale so they would go to Goodwill in Cedar Rapids. If that is something that sounds interesting to you please let us know. We would appreciate all the help.  

Weekly or bi-weekly volunteers are preferred.

1 on 1 adult to work in a preschool classroom. Age Requirement:18

If regular attendance will have to take a criminal record and fingerprint check

Patience with preschool children in a group setting and 1on1

Do your friends say you are SUPER ORGANIZED and a bit of a neat freak?  Have a passion for history?  This may be the PERFECT volunteer opportunity for you.  A variety of projects are available in our archives. We need help organizing and updating our collections of photographs, manuscripts, clippings, books, oral histories and more.

Do you like to make crafts, play games and introduce children to the world of history and culture? Have a blast as well as great impact by helping with our scout and youth programming.

Love history?  Would you like to learn more about Siouxland history and then share that knowledge with others? If you enjoy working with the public and love sharing history, then being a Gallery Guide is perfect for you.  Our Guides are an essential part of the museum experience for school and adult groups going through the Museum.

Greeters assist at the Front Desk/Museum Store and are an integral part of visitors’ overall experience. The front desk greeter is the first contact visitors have when entering the Museum. Volunteers are needed during our open hours Tuesdays through Sundays.

This person will assist our Oncology clinic on busy mornings by taking lab samples from the clinic and down the hall to the Laboratory for processing.

Times available are M-F from 9-11 am. This person will want to be comfortable with busy times as well as down times during those two hours.

Oncology Lab Runners must be dependable and punctual, have good verbal communication skills and must be 18 years of age to volunteer.  In addition, Volunteers will need to pass a criminal background and drug screening as well as complete orientation and additional training as applicable.

This person will assist our busy Orthopaedic clinic directing patients to open registration windows. When the line forms you will assure patients that the registration team will be with them shortly and then direct them to an open window. While waiting you might strike up a conversation with patients, thank them for their patience and then wish them will when they leave.

Times available are Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8-11 am and on Tuesday afternoon from 1-3 pm.

Ortho Routers should enjoy meeting new people, provide exceptional customer service, have a heart for helping patients and guests. Ortho Routers must be dependable and punctual and have good verbal communication skills and must be 18 years of age to volunteer.  In addition, volunteers will need to pass a criminal background and drug screening as well as complete orientation and additional training as applicable.

If you are seeking a rewarding experience, we invite you to become part of the volunteer team at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Medical Pavilion By joining the PCI Medical Pavilion team you will make a difference in your community, positively impact the lives of others, meet new people, share your time and talent and be a part of a dynamic team

We have openings for Pavilion Greeter and Clinic Host/Hostesses As a Pavilion Greeter you will greet patients and guests, provide directions, and escort patients to their destination, including wheelchair assistance.  As a Clinic Host/Hostesses you would work in our Imaging clinic escorting patients to their next destination.

Pavilion Volunteers should enjoy meeting new people, provide exceptional customer service, have a heart for helping patients and guests, and have the ability to walk patients to their destinations as well as operate and push wheelchairs Pavilion Volunteers must be dependable and punctual and have good verbal communication skills Pavilion Volunteers must be 18 years of age to volunteer.  In addition, Pavilion Volunteers will need to pass a criminal background and drug screening as well as complete orientation and additional training as applicable.

DESCRIPTION: Assist in delivering educational programs, primarily at times K-12 students are not in school (afterschool programs, day camps, workshops, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

NECESSARY SKILLS:

Complete Details Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7QA6CuxWjpVUU5VQmdyYzF2emM/view?usp=sharing  

Beloit Youth Mentor

Youth mentors develop healthy, trusting relationships with a young person, modeling healthy boundaries and reliability. They provide fun outlets at the campus (or off campus, with special permission) to engage youth in positive activities that empower them as they go through treatment and counseling.

The Beloit Residential Treatment Center is located at 1323 Northwestern Ave. In Ames, IA 50010

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: 4 hours a month (often mentors meet with mentees every other week for a couple hours)

Training provided: HIPPAA, Universal Precautions, LSI Orientation, Trauma-Informed Youth Mentor Training

Because of the nature of the Treatment center, all youth will have come from traumatic and abusive backgrounds. They are at the treatment center to engage in counseling and other services that help them cope with the past and develop healthy futures. Mentors can expect youth to struggle with a variety of behavioral and emotional issues and should be patient, compassionate, and prepared. Training on trauma-informed care in terms of youth mentoring will be provided.

Benefits: experience working in a social services setting, experience working with traumatized youth, trauma-informed care trainings, the knowledge that you are empowering a young person in their journey of healing

Volunteers will take the Food Bank of Iowa's van and deliver BackPack™ sacks to Des Moines area schools. Shifts will take place every other Wednesday and Friday morning throughout the school year. You can pick whichever day works for you! Valid driver's license required.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift. A map with the route along with a GPS will be provided.

Age Requirement: Minimum age of 18

Dress Code: Close-toed shoes are required; no exceptions. Dress comfortably.

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 Iowa’s poor and vulnerable populations.  We rely on volunteers to help us reach even more people and provide them with excellent services.  If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer position, please consider serving as a volunteer receptionist.

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit the “Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Opportunities" page at https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/155a9e7f-7839-4ff3-ad11-5b2a90bd93b9/1

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

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

Be part of the Cedar Rapids Parkinson's Disease Support Community.

The Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association has openings for volunteer board members. We are looking for board members with a background in law and in accounting. Minimum of two hours per month commitment is required, with more needed during special events. 

Our Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:45am-1:30pm.

Assist the Director in overseeing the management of a nonprofit child care and preschool.

Areas of expertise could be Child Care, Social Services, Education, Management, Legal,Fundraising,

Marketing,Public Relations,Finance,Volunteer Organizing, Social Media, Building and Grounds, Fundraising.

We meet once per month for 1 hour.

We are looking for volunteers to spend time with our residents...writing letters, taking them for walks, friendly visiting, dining and transporting the residents to and from activites

MakerSpace Sioux City is completely run by a large, dedicated team of volunteers and we need more.  We have many activities and programs we want to provide to the Siouxland Community but not enough folks to staff and run them.

We hope you will consider helping us.  If you have an interest in woodworking, cooking, sewing, 3D design, electronics, computers, publishing/printing and legos, we could use your knowledge and expertise.   We're not looking for Clark Kent - one person to do everything.  Even volunteering to provide just one of these items will allow us to make a noticeable difference to our organization and to the Siouxland community.  You can also acquire new skills and experience, develop connections to the community and have some fun.

The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer opportunity to work collectively with other board members to oversee the governance of the WDMHS. The Board meets monthly for approximately one and a half hours.  Board terms are a three year commitment, with the option to serve an additional three years. All Board members are asked to serve on at least one Committee and participate in monthly committee meetings. WDMHS Committees are: Buildings & Grounds, Membership Development (Individuals), Fundraising (Corporate/Government), Education, Promotions/Special Events, Governance, Program Outreach: Special Populations and Exhibits.

Board members should believe in the mission of the WDMHS which is: The West Des Moines Historical Society is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to Community Enrichment through Educaiton, Preservation & Celebration of the History and Heritage of West Des Moines.

The WDMHS owns and manages events, activities and education at two significant properties in West Des Moines. The historic home of James C. Jordan (2001 Fuller Road) is the only Central Iowa stop on the Underground Railroad open to the public. The Bennett School (4001 Fuller Road) was built in 1926 and is one of the very last one-room schoolhouses utilized In Polk County.

The West Des Moines Historical Society is specifically interested in volunteers with experience in one or more of the following competencies: corporate fundraising, marketing, communications and human resources. Expertise in these areas across varying platforms such as social media, web, print, etc. is preferred. Prior experience in non-profit fundraising would also be preferred. The Board member would assist with the development and creation of marketing materials and/or with initiatives to ultimately meet the fundraising needs of WDMHS. This is a great opportunity for a professional to serve their community while gaining valuable teamwork and management experience.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information regarding the opportunity or about our organization, we’d love to hear from you! Call Executive Director Gale Brubaker at 515.225.1286 or via email at gbrubaker@wdmhs.org.

Siouxland District Health Department Volunteer Emergency Response Team (SDHD VERT) is a listing of both medical and non-medical individuals who are interested in volunteering during an emergency only.  There are no training or educational guidelines required. Interested?  Just complete the volunteer application.

The Woodbury County Medical Reserve Corp (WC MRC) is a community-based team of pre-registered and trained volunteers that can respond to all types of disasters within Woodbury County. This team is for both medical and non-medical volunteers looking for a higher level of involvement and training opportunities. These volunteers will be required to complete the volunteer application, participate in an interview, complete a background check, register on I-SERV, participate in required training courses (on-line options available), and attend a program orientation. This group of volunteers will be our first level of responders. Learn more here about the WC MRC.

The Bargain Center is looking for volunteers with a variety of skills and talents to help with store operations.  Good at organizing, merchandising?  You are needed.  Like to visit with and assist customers?  You are needed.

Join a group of friendly, caring, dedicated volunteers and help support their efforts to raise much needed funds for the Catholic Schools.

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in in 15 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office on the Greenfield square. General duties include filing and sorting.

Call Todd Daily, Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or tdaily@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in in 15 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office on the Greenfield square. General duties include filing and sorting.

Call Todd Daily, Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or tdaily@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people in the Greenfield area to become hospice volunteers. Provide care and support to patients and families to help ensure quality of life at the end of life.  Our volunteers determine their own schedule and can help by holding a hand, listening to memories and life stories, sharing special talents, give a hug, touch a heart.  There are countless ways to help and change a life!

From our Greenfield office, we coordinate care for patients in in 15 counties in Southwest Iowa - from Leon to Avoca. As a volunteer, we will place you with patients in your area.

Volunteers are also needed to provide office support at our office on the Greenfield square. General duties include filing and sorting.

Call Todd Daily, Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or tdaily@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for a new office volunteer to join our team! Our office is located at 122 Public Square in Greenfield, IA. The ideal volunteer would be able to help make a difference behind the scenes by helping with filing, faxing, working in patient charts, and other duties around the office as needed to support our Office Coordinator. We also have direct support opportunities that include data entry and auditing for those who are detail-oriented.

If interested, please contact us today!

Office hours are Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Volunteering is flexible and we can work with your schedule. Even a few hours a month would be helpful. Training would be provided as needed with ongoing support from the Office Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator to help.

Call Todd Daily, Volunteer Coordinator, at 641-743-2264 or tdaily@careinitiatives.org to learn more. For more information about Care Initiatives Hospice, visit our website at www.careinitiativeshospice.org

The Sioux City Alzheimer's Association needs facilitators and co-facilitators for support groups that meet once a month on Tuesdays. The Facilitators coordinate and lead an open group of caregivers and their loved ones who come together to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia in a safe environment. The Facilitators will receive training and support from the Alzheimer's Association staff.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Iowa Chapter is looking for a skilled volunteer with an interest in communications to provide support for our website and social media.  This opportunity is well-suited towards those who enjoy engaging with technology and is flexible to fit the availability of the volunteer.

SUMMARY:  The Social Media and/or Website coordinator will take direction from the NASW Executive Director and/or board leadership to develop postings and content for the chapter’s Facebook page and website.  The opportunity is customizable to the specific interests and availability of the volunteer.  For example, the volunteer could promote NASW chapter activities through social media postings, attend chapter events to take photos and develop posts sharing the event with NASW followers, or draft profiles of board members for the chapter website.  NASW could work with student interns to make this opportunity fit their needs but is also happy to work with ongoing volunteers who share these skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Required Skills:

Project Management

Professionalism

TIMEFRAME:

Length of commitment: up to one year, depending upon the availability of the volunteer

Estimated total hours: varied, depending upon availability of the volunteer

Scheduling: At discretion of volunteer

SERVICE SITE: 

This is an off-site volunteer opportunity, to be completed using the volunteer’s own technology equipment and/or software, phone, and Internet connection.  During regular business hours, the NASW Iowa office equipment and phones may be available. The NASW, Iowa office is located at 1620 Pleasant St Ste 212, Des Moines, IA 50314.  Free street parking is available and the building is near several DART bus routes.  An accessible entrance is located on the North side of the building.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US:

NASW, IOWA AGREES TO:

VOLUNTEER AGREES TO:

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND THE IOWA CHAPTER:

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 132,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. The Iowa Chapter of NASW is the major professional social work organization in the state. NASW is committed to the mission of advancing professional social work practice and the profession; and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for everyone. The more than 1,100 Iowa members work in a broad range of settings including hospitals and other health care settings, community agencies, government, academia, business, nursing homes, schools, and private practice. The Iowa Chapter is committed to responding to member inquires regarding social work practice, legislative and social policy issues, continuing education, licensing issues, and other informational requests.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Iowa Chapter is looking for outgoing, action-oriented volunteers to help contact potential sponsors and partners for NASW training events.  This opportunity is well-suited towards those who work in agencies that employ multiple social workers or who have connections to Iowa social service agencies (however having these prior connections is not required).

SUMMARY:  The Sponsorship Recruiters will work closely with NASW’s Education and Training Committee to identify and reach out to Iowa organizations that employ social workers and may have an interest in sponsoring or otherwise partnering with NASW to schedule and host relevant trainings.  The Sponsorship Recruiters are responsible for making contact with the organizations and communicating back to NASW committee members and/or staff regarding the interests of the organizations.  The volunteer will have the flexibility to complete these tasks on his/her own time, by an agreed-upon deadline.  The volunteer will schedule meetings, as needed, to report back to NASW on the results of the outreach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Required Skills:

Project Management

Professionalism

TIMEFRAME:

Length of commitment: up to one year, depending upon the availability of the volunteer

Estimated total hours: varied, depending upon availability of the volunteer

Scheduling: At discretion of volunteer

SERVICE SITE: 

This is an off-site volunteer opportunity, to be completed using the volunteer’s own technology equipment and/or software, phone, and Internet connection.  During regular business hours, the NASW Iowa office equipment and phones may be available. The NASW, Iowa office is located at 1620 Pleasant St Ste 212, Des Moines, IA 50314.  Free street parking is available and the building is near several DART bus routes.  An accessible entrance is located on the North side of the building.

Waypoint Services is the comprehensive domestic violence victim service provider for Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn Counties and is looking for volunteers to assist individuals experiencing controlling, abusive partners in the Dubuque area.

Volunteer Victim Advocates have the opportunity to assist with answering the 24/7 Resource & Support phone line, supporting victims in criminal and civil court proceedings, and providing emergency advocacy at area hospitals for victims of domestic violence. Additional support options are available, depending on interest and skill level, including support partner, transportation, and hosting support groups. Ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and empowering.

Volunteers are required to complete 32 hours training provided free-of-charge by Waypoint. 20 hours of training is completed online and 12 hours will be completed in-person. Attendance at all sessions is required prior to volunteering. Please contact Brittany(bappleton@waypointservices.org; 319-365-1458, ext. 6118) for more information about this volunteer opportunity. Quarterly training dates offered. 

 Please visit our website for a volunteer application and additional opportunities.

Volunteer Job Description:

Facilitator “Gifts of Hope” Workshops

Gems of Hope Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers gifts of jewelry mounted on inspirational cards to cancer patients. The patients are invited, along with family and friends, to attend workshops to create these works of art for others.

G-Force, is what we call the volunteer force behind all the good work of Gems of Hope. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families? Every person counts, and at Gems of Hope you can make a difference in the lives of many by providing hope to those dealing with cancer in our community.

At the core of our programs is the “Gifts of Hope” distribution. In our workshops volunteers handcraft cards with inspirational sayings or create earrings or make bookmarks, which later on will be mounted to the cards.  Next to a serenity circle or a stone these gifts are distributed in oncology clinics and hospitals throughout the Corridor.

Gems of Hope volunteers help provide over 750 “gifts of hope” each month to cancer patients in the Corridor!

Gems also reaches youth through it's What About Us? kids camp for kids learning to deal with a cancer diagnosis in their family. Gems supports continuing education for high school seniors through the "Gifts of Education" scholarship opportunity with up to ten $1000.00 scholarship awarded annually. The Pages for Hope Library program supports local schools by supplying cancer related resources for a districts various libraries. Additionally, a web portal for teens called cancerreallysucks.org is a forum to find ways to share feelings that cancer patients and families go through.

Gems is supported by sponsorships, grants, private donations, and two major fund-raisers Hope Blooms, and the Gems of Hope Golf Classic. To learn more visit www.gemsofhope.com

Volunteering for Gems can help you:

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Our workshops are best designed for adults.

Available Times / Dates in Cedar Rapids:     

Every second Tuesday of the month at Hall Perrine Cancer Center, Room A + B, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 or at Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center (HGNCCC Wellness Rooms) Parking and entrance accessible off 3rd Ave, 202 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, 52403.

Duration: 1 hour from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location switches monthly, please check on our website.

Every third Tuesday of the month at Benchmark, Inc. Conference Room, 6065 Huntington Ct. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Duration: 1 hour from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Every third Thursday of the month at our office, Gems of Hope, Sister Mary Lawrence Community Center (1st Floor Conference Room), 420 6th St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Duration: 1 hour from 1 pm – 2 pm

Available Times / Dates in Iowa City:

Every first Thursday of the month at Beadology,  220 East Washington St., Iowa City,  IA 52240 

Duration: 1 hour from 1 pm – 2 pm

Every fourth Thursday of the month at Hope Lodge, 750 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246

Duration: 1 hour from 1 pm – 2 pm

Times & Dates might be affected by holidays. Please check on our website for up to date information.

No workshops in the month of August / December.

Interested in becoming a Gems Facilitator?

Facilitators are responsible for setting up the workshop at least 15 minutes prior to the start time, helping with instruction during the workshop, making announcements and having workshop attendees sign in. Facilitators are also responsible for picking up after the workshop, returning the product made during the workshop to the Gems of Hope Office (Cedar Rapids Workshops only), and replenishing the supplies used in the workshop. As a Facilitator you should have a basic knowledge of the Gems of Hope Story, you enjoy giving advice to others and you are familiar with the Gifts of Hope. You should be willing to sign up for one workshop facilitation per month on a regular basis at least 3 months in advance. You will have to be able to lift our supply suitcase, which can weigh up to 25 lbs.

Necessary training/guidance will be provided.

Time commitment: 1 workshop a month (or more if you would like)

Reports to Volunteer Coordinator

Apply to join the G-Force!

Start here! You’ll need to submit the following completed forms to Gems of Hope!

All volunteer applicants:         http://gemsofhope.com/volunteer/i-want-to-volunteer/

Volunteers under the age of 18:         Gems of Hope Volunteer Handbook,

                                                            Parental Agreement Form (pdf)

All Gems of Hope volunteers may be subjected to a background check.

Gems of Hope, Inc. ®
420 6th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-393-9681
www.gemsofhope.com
www.cancerreallysucks.org
office@gemsofhope.com

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More details on our website gemsofhope.com

All materials provided

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Put your energy and passion to use and become part of a local non-profit organization! Do you love to
make a difference in the community you live in? Do you want to help an agency whose mission is to move
people forward? Are you compassionate, understanding, and passionate? Then this internship is perfect
for you!

Under the direction of the Director of Domestic Violence Victim Services Program, the Domestic Violence
Victim Services Intern is responsible for assisting advocates with various tasks supporting individuals who
have experienced domestic violence.     

TIME COMMITMENT:                                                                                                                          Part-time with flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Semester commitments are preferred, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Some evening hours may be available, but are not required.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

A 32-hour training (20 hours online and 12 hours in-person, provided free-of-charge by Waypoint) must
be completed prior to starting the internship. Interested individuals must also be able to pass a criminal
background check.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Put your energy and passion to use and become part of a local non-profit organization! Do you love to
make a difference in the community you live in? Do you want to help an agency whose mission is to move
people forward? Are you compassionate, understanding, and passionate? Then this internship is perfect
for you!

Under the direction of the Director of Domestic Violence Victim Services Program, the Domestic Violence
Victim Services Intern is responsible for assisting advocates with various tasks supporting individuals who
have experienced domestic violence.     

TIME COMMITMENT:                                                                                                                          Part-time with flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Semester commitments are preferred, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Some evening hours may be available, but are not required.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

A 32-hour training (20 hours online and 26 hours in-person, provided free-of-charge by Waypoint) must
be completed prior to starting the internship. Interested individuals must also be able to pass a criminal
background check.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

Service Descriptions include patient oriented areas, as well as customer service and from home positions. Please see our website for more details. 

http://www.mercyiowacity.org/volunteer-services

Schedule:

Days and hours of volunteer service are flexible and vary depending on the area. 

Volunteer Requirements:

FREE PARKING IN MERCY HOSPITAL RAMP

W/C ACCESSIBLE 

20% DISCOUNT IN MERCY CAFETERIA TO VOLUNTEERS 

Volunteer Services Manager: 

Jenna Maxson

319-339-3659

jenna.maxson@mercyic.org 

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.

Volunteer language proficiency evaluators may be asked to review materials such as website articles, outreach resources, legal forms or client letters. Based on their availability, volunteer evaluators will be given regular assignments which they can perform remotely.

Qualified volunteer applicants will be language professors, translation studies graduate students and translators/interpreters holding certifications from government bodies such as state or federal courts or recognized professional associations such as the ATA, NAJIT, CCHI, NBCMI or RID.

To apply please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Position Location:

Time Commitment:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid
For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

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

Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems.  Natural disasters (ice storms, flooding, tornadoes) 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.  If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275 (Jasmina Popaja) or at volunteer@iowalaw.org

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

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 Iowa’s poor and vulnerable populations. We rely on volunteers to help us reach even more people and provide them with excellent services. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer position, please consider serving as a tax volunteer with Iowa Legal Aid’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit the “Careers and Volunteers” page at www.iowalegalaid.org

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

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

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit the “Careers and Volunteers” page at www.iowalegalaid.org

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to www.iowalegalaid.org and iowalegalaidfoundation.org

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

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

This position involves direct contact with victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. In particular, we're looking for volunteers to staff the shelter and answer the crisis line, become an on-call advocate and provide support to clients getting sexual assault exams in the hospital, provide transportation to and from appointments, and/or provide child care for children living in the Shelter.

Volunteers working directly with clients must complete a 30-hour Victim Counselor Training. In addition, volunteers must be 18 years of age, successfully complete an application, interview, reference checks, background checks and follow through on orientation. If a survivor, volunteers must wait at least 1 year to volunteer to allow time for self-growth and healing, or they must be approved by Volunteer Coordinator if less than one year has passed.

Each year hundreds of children are abused and neglected in Wapello, Appanoose, Davis, and Monroe Counties. Volunteers are needed to advocate for these children to insure they are not forgotten by a system that is overburdened and overwhelmed with abuse cases. Be the link for a child between where that child is today and where that child should be. Help a child make the journey from hurt to hope. It is not an easy journey and it takes a special person to hold the hand of an abused child who's heart has been broken. It takes time, understanding, determination, and patience.

Volunteers must be 19 years of age, participate in an in-depth interview, and consent to background checks. Volunteers attend 30 hours of training; twenty of those being done in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, and ten being done locally.

Shesler is an older building that needs some tender loving care.  In need of someone who would like to hang ceiling light/fans, or paint rooms or outside fence.

The YWCA Ames-ISU is recruiting board members for the 2018-2019 academic year. Board meetings are once per month September-April. The Y's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and girls, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Please go to our website at www.ywcaames.org for details on YWCA programming. 

Contact Angela at amerrick@iastate.edu for more information. 

Iowa International Center is looking for a volunteer with web design experience. Responsibilities include updating our visual appearance, as well as optimizing user experience in the following ways:

Girlfriends of Girls Incorporated (formerly Friends of Girls Inc.) is an auxiliary of Girls Incorporated of Sioux City. Our volunteer efforts and proceeds from the collection of dues and other fundraisers enable Girls Inc. members to participate in enhanced, non-budgeted programs that offer important life-skills while maintaining an atmosphere of fun. Girlfriends focuses its efforts on assisting in program areas and fundraising. We welcome girlfriends of all ages and backgrounds. Some are “support members,” providing critical financial support, while others—in addition to monetary support—are active members who volunteer through Girlfriends. Regardless of your membership choice, we are all dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold.SM To get involved or to receive more information email girlfriends@girlsincofsiouxcity.org Age Requirement: One night a month.

All it takes is the determination of one individual to step up and make a difference in girls lives with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader) after all!

Benefits of volunteering as a Troop “Co-leader” with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

All applicants must register as a volunteer first. After completing our annual membership fee, all volunteers are background checked. From there we will reach out to you to provide you with the rest.

Thank you for considering volunteering with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa as a Troop “Co-Leader”. During this experience you will be the girls’ cheerleader, guide and mentor. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made – those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts with your troop!

Komen Greater Iowa strives to engage dedicated and energetic volunteers to help us achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer. Empower your community today by joining the Komen Greater Iowa family as a Community Ambassador, and help us get one step closer to achieving our Big Bold Goal of reducing the breast cancer mortality rate by 50% by 2026!

What is an Ambassador?

Community Ambassadors represent Komen Greater Iowa on a voluntary basis with the purpose of raising awareness about breast health and breast cancer services. An Ambassador will help to forge meaningful relationships and partnerships, and promote the work of Komen throughout the community at various events in schools, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, etc.

Why become an Ambassador?

One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

As a diplomat representing Komen Greater Iowa you will empower communities with breast cancer education, opportunities, and hope. You have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of others by educating people about breast cancer through presentations, distributing educational materials and sharing your personal story. Your ambassadorship is crucial to spreading awareness and advancing our mission.

Responsibilities and Expectations of an Ambassador:

These volunteers help us inventory items (not cash) that have been recently donated. Volunteers count the items, label them with CMN stickers and properly place for future distribution to patients.