Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

We have Rosary Monday-Friday at 10:10 a.m. We have Mass Sunday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. 

Helping resident to and from Mass and spiritual offerings

Distributing Communion at Mass and to resident’s room

1:1 Visits

Click on link to fill out our volunteer application: Volunteer Opportunities - Stonehill Communities (stonehilldbq.com)

For more information, please contact Sarah Candee, Volunteer Coordinator at 563-690-9666 or email scandee@stonehilldbq.com.

Assisi Village is an independent and assisted living facility that is located on Stonehill's campus. We are looking for volunteers for the following areas:

Musical Talent

Nail Care

Playing Cards

Leading Craft Projects or Bingo

Activities Assistant

Volunteer Engagement Commitee

Information Technology

Click on link to fill out our volunteer application: Volunteer Opportunities - Stonehill Communities (stonehilldbq.com)

For more information, please contact Sarah Candee, Volunteer Coordinator at 563-690-9666 or email scandee@stonehilldbq.com.

make calls from August to November to lapsed participants to register. A script and call list will be provided

work day of event, any amount of time from 7am  to noon, setting up, registration, work crafts, food, mission and trails

We are so excited to be hosting this Tournament!  All help is highly appreciated!! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. You are able to sign up for multiple volunteer opportunities.  Please make sure they are not during conflicting times!

Opportunities include supporting concessions, parking, beer ticket sales and IDing, grounds crew, transportation, camping, and t-shirt tent. 

Learn more HERE!

We are so excited to be hosting this Tournament!  All help is highly appreciated!! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. You are able to sign up for multiple volunteer opportunities.  Please make sure they are not during conflicting times!

Opportunities include supporting concessions, parking, beer ticket sales and IDing, grounds crew, transportation, camping, and t-shirt tent. 

Learn more HERE!

BBBSMV urgently needs mentors, with 140+ local youth currently waiting for a Big.

One caring adult can change a young person's life. BBBS Littles are 20% more likely to enroll in college and earn 15% more over their lifetimes than their peers. Our mentoring programs connect volunteers with local youth to build meaningful relationships that help them gain confidence and reach their full potential, and the impact goes both ways. Bigs often say mentoring brings fresh perspective, a sense of purpose, and real friendship to their own lives.

Volunteers commit to meeting with their Little 2–4 times a month for 12 months, about 45 minutes per visit. Like any relationship, trust doesn't happen overnight. This steady, manageable rhythm gives it the time and space it needs to grow. With five flexible program options, Bigs can mentor in the way that fits them best. Bigs also receive a weekly email with activities offered by BBBS and local area partners.

Program Options

Community-Based Program: Bigs and Littles connect out in the community, during evenings or weekends. Matches can take advantage of activities through BBBSMV and community partners (TBK Sports Complex, YMCA, Figge Art Museum, and more).

School-Based Plus Program: Bigs and Littles meet mainly at their elementary school and have the option to meet in the community, especially at BBBS facilitated events — the best of both worlds.

School-Based Program: Bigs meet Littles exclusively at their elementary school during lunch or recess, giving Littles a consistent, caring presence during the school day.

Big Duos: Two adults mentor one Little together, sharing the experience and the commitment. Duos have the same flexible meeting options as our other programs (community, school, or both).

Group Mentoring: A group of 3–4 adults mentors a group of youth together, meeting at a consistent location.

Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Provide the invaluable gift of presence during life's final moments as a Hospice Vigil Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Vigil Volunteers offer compassionate companionship to patients who are actively dying, ensuring that no one has to face the end of life alone.

Volunteers may sit quietly at a patient's bedside, hold a hand, read aloud, play soft music, share comforting conversation, or simply provide a peaceful, reassuring presence. Vigil Volunteers also offer support to family members by allowing them to step away briefly to rest, eat, or tend to personal needs, knowing their loved one is not alone.

Vigil visits take place wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Visits are scheduled based on patient need and volunteer availability, and volunteers are contacted when a vigil is requested.

No medical or personal care is provided. All Vigil Volunteers receive specialized hospice training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team to help them feel prepared and confident in this meaningful role.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Comfortable providing a calm, compassionate presence during end-of-life care

Dependable, empathetic, and respectful of patient and family confidentiality

Being present at the end of life is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Your quiet presence can bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones during an incredibly meaningful time.

Hospice Compassion Volunteer

Make a meaningful difference in someone's life by becoming a Hospice Compassion Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Compassion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to patients facing a life-limiting illness, helping ensure they feel valued, heard, and never alone.

Volunteer visits are based on each patient's interests and needs and may include:

Friendly conversation and companionship

Reading books, magazines, or devotional materials

Playing cards, games, or listening to music

Taking a walk or sitting outdoors together (when appropriate)

Sharing hobbies such as crafts or puzzles

Providing a comforting presence while caregivers take a short break

Offering emotional support to patients and families

No medical or personal care is provided. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team.

Patients may live in their own home, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility. As a Compassion Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and bring comfort, connection, and joy to those during one of life's most important journeys.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Compassionate, dependable, and respectful of patient confidentiality

Your time, kindness, and presence can make an extraordinary difference.

Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Provide the invaluable gift of presence during life's final moments as a Hospice Vigil Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Vigil Volunteers offer compassionate companionship to patients who are actively dying, ensuring that no one has to face the end of life alone.

Volunteers may sit quietly at a patient's bedside, hold a hand, read aloud, play soft music, share comforting conversation, or simply provide a peaceful, reassuring presence. Vigil Volunteers also offer support to family members by allowing them to step away briefly to rest, eat, or tend to personal needs, knowing their loved one is not alone.

Vigil visits take place wherever a patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. Visits are scheduled based on patient need and volunteer availability, and volunteers are contacted when a vigil is requested.

No medical or personal care is provided. All Vigil Volunteers receive specialized hospice training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team to help them feel prepared and confident in this meaningful role.

Requirements:

Being present at the end of life is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Your quiet presence can bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones during an incredibly meaningful time.

Many of our volunteers choose to serve as both Compassion and Vigil Volunteers, allowing them to support patients throughout their hospice journey—from meaningful companionship visits to providing comfort during their final hours.

Support compassionate care behind the scenes by becoming a Hospice Office Assistant Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Office Assistant Volunteers help our hospice team with administrative tasks that allow staff to focus more time on caring for patients and families.

Assembling admission packets and informational materials

Filing and organizing documents

Preparing mailings and volunteer materials

Making copies, labeling, and light office organization

Assisting with special projects and events

Helping maintain a welcoming office environment

Office Assistant Volunteers provide valuable support that helps ensure patients and families receive timely, compassionate service. While this role does not involve direct patient care, it plays an important part in the overall hospice mission.

Must be 16 years of age or older

Complete hospice volunteer training, background check, and onboarding requirements

Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in an office setting

Respectful of patient and organizational confidentiality

If you enjoy organization, administrative work, and being part of a caring team, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Your support behind the scenes helps Suncrest Hospice provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients and their loved ones.

Hospice Compassion Volunteer

Make a meaningful difference in someone's life by becoming a Hospice Compassion Volunteer with Suncrest Hospice. Compassion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support to patients facing a life-limiting illness, helping ensure they feel valued, heard, and never alone.

Volunteer visits are based on each patient's interests and needs and may include:

No medical or personal care is provided. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from the Suncrest Hospice team.

Patients may live in their own home, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility. As a Compassion Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and bring comfort, connection, and joy to those during one of life's most important journeys.

Requirements:

Your time, kindness, and presence can make an extraordinary difference.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Help advocates and staff members with tabling events and outreach volunteer opportunities in the community! If you enjoy meeting others and spreading awareness throughout your community, we'd love to have you volunteer with us and help with various events! For more information, contact Amie Buckley, Associate Program Director, at amie@riverviewcenter.org.

Are you available one day a week? Are you wanting to make the difference in the healing process of a sexual assault survivor? Become an advocate for sexual assault survivors today! Flexible hours for on-call shifts and respond in-person to area hospitals and law enforcement centers, provide support and resources to survivors of sexual assault. Available shifts are 5pm until 8am the next morning Monday-Friday, on Saturdays and Sundays shifts are from 8am until 8am the following day, and occasionally, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

30 hour training is provided by Riverview Center. To see when future trainings are offered, please reach out to the Associate Program Director by email, amie@riverviewcenter.org. 

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Admin & Statistics Team
Help keep the ministry organized and running smoothly behind the scenes. This team plays a vital role in helping us share what God is doing through TIM's CLUBe while supporting the day-to-day operations that keep our ministry moving forward.

Opportunities include:

Whether you enjoy organization, writing, technology, social media, or administrative work, your skills can make a meaningful impact and help us continue serving those seeking a second chance.

Mentoring Team
Build meaningful relationships by walking alongside residents as they pursue lasting change. Mentors provide encouragement, accountability, and Christ-centered support, helping residents grow spiritually, set goals, and navigate everyday life. A consistent, caring presence can make a lasting impact.

Opportunities include:

Church Mission Taskforce Team
Help build strong relationships between TIM's CLUBe and local churches. This team works to connect residents with healthy church communities while creating opportunities for churches to serve, support, and be part of the life-changing work happening through the ministry.

Opportunities include:

Remodeling & Housing Team
Help create safe, welcoming homes where residents can begin a new chapter. Whether you're handy with repairs, enjoy working outdoors, or simply like lending a helping hand, this team helps ensure our homes remain clean, functional, and ready to welcome each new resident with dignity and care.

Opportunities include:

Prayer Warriors
Prayer is at the heart of everything we do. Join a team committed to faithfully covering our residents, staff, volunteers, and ministry in prayer. Whether you pray from home or join us in person, your prayers are a powerful way to encourage, support, and strengthen the work God is doing through TIM's CLUBe.

Opportunities include:

Transportation Team
Help remove one of the biggest barriers to success by providing reliable transportation for residents. Whether it's getting to work, church, appointments, or other important commitments, your willingness to give a ride helps residents stay on track and continue moving forward in their recovery journey.

Opportunities include:

United we can make good news happen!  Looking for ways that you and your friends & family can make a difference together?  Check out the ideas below of volunteer opportunities you can do: 

Quality Check volunteers play a key role in ensuring that the school districts and programs have the kits requested and that loading drivers is set up to be efficient. 

Tasks include:

   - Double checking routes for deliveries
   - Plastic wrapping pallets
   - Loading local Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Specialist vehicles
   - Starting event clean up
   - Volunteers will be lifting up to 15 lbs., and moving and bending throughout the shift
   - Please email volunteer@uwmidlands.org to request reasonable accommodation

What to expect: 

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the South entrance lot of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place in a large, air-conditioned exhibition hall
   - A moderate volume environment
   - Up to 15 volunteers
   - Volunteers will work in small teams
   - Event photography and videography may take place

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

United Way of the Midlands' release of liability and photo release is included at the bottom of the registration page. Before you submit your volunteer registration, you will be prompted to check the box confirming that, "I have read and agree to the volunteer waiver". Please follow the hyperlink to review the waiver prior to checking the box. By signing up to volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability and photo release waiver.

Help keep the Community Concert safe and running smoothly! We're looking for volunteers to check IDs and issue wristbands. It's a simple way to support the event and enjoy a great evening of live music!

Help keep the Community Concert rocking! We're looking for a few volunteers to sell drink tickets during the evening. It's a fun, easy way to be part of the event while supporting a great night of live music!

Help support AtlanticFest while having fun! We're looking for volunteers to sell raffle tickets throughout the day. It's a great way to meet festival-goers, spread excitement, and help make AtlanticFest a success!

Be the friendly face of AtlanticFest! Volunteer at the Chamber Information Booth to welcome visitors, share festival information, and help sell raffle tickets. It's a fun, easy way to meet people and support one of AtlanticFest's biggest celebrations!

Help us get the fun started! We're looking for volunteers to help set up the AtlanticFest bounce houses before the festivities begin. It's a quick way to lend a hand, meet great people, and help create an awesome experience for families. Join us and help kick off the fun!

Help keep the fun going! We're looking for volunteers to monitor the AtlanticFest bounce houses and help with tear down at the end of the day. It's an easy way to support the event, keep everyone safe, and make AtlanticFest a great experience for families. We'd love to have you on the team!

Help kick off one of AtlanticFest's favorite traditions! Car Show Volunteers welcome participants, assist with check-in and registration, distribute event materials, and help direct vehicles to their designated parking spots throughout beautiful Downtown Chestnut. Friendly faces and a willingness to help keep traffic moving are the keys to this role. It's a great opportunity to meet car enthusiasts from across the region and be part of one of AtlanticFest's signature events.

Help kick off AtlanticFest before the sun comes up! Join our early morning set-up crew to help with street closures, tents, signage, and more. Your helping hands make the day's festivities possible!

Help keep AtlanticFest cool! Volunteers in the Coca-Cola trailers sell ice-cold Coca-Cola products to festival-goers throughout the day. Responsibilities include greeting customers, handling cash and helping keep the trailer clean and organized. It's a fast-paced, fun way to meet people while supporting one of the Chamber's biggest fundraisers. No experience necessary. We'll show you everything you need to know!

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties publishes a monthly Volunteer Express with new, urgent, one-time, short-term, and event volunteer opportunities in the community. 

We hope you take a look, sample a volunteer opportunity and GET INVOLVED!

Use this link to review the Volunteer Express Newsletter!!

Volunteers will be responsible for using a POS (Point of Sale) system to make sales of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages. This includes serving drinks and cash management. 

Help make the AtlanticFest Pedal Pull a success! We're looking for fun, enthusiastic volunteers to help set up the activity and keep the event running smoothly. It's an easy way to give back, cheer on some amazing kids, and be part of one of AtlanticFest's favorite traditions.

The volunteer will be assigned to the main gate at the Muscatine River Front and provided with a POS (Point of Sale) system. Volunteers use the POS system to sell buttons to gain access, check IDs and provide an overage wristband, and sell beer tickets.

EveryStep is looking for volunteers to help maintain our outdoor space. 

Help with yardwork, weeding, trimming hedges, and other yard tasks. Tools would be provided to complete the task.

Provide as much or as little time as you would. You can provide 1-2 hours a week, 1-2 hours every other week, 1-2 hours a month, or even provide this service once.

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

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

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

We are seeking compassionate volunteers to provide support to grieving youth as School Support Group Facilitators.

Group Facilitator volunteers are required to pass our Facilitator Training prior to volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering as a Group Facilitator or would like more information, please email us at afagen@everystep.org

Amanda the Panda seeks Group Facilitators to help fulfill its mission of providing hope and healing to individuals and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. With the goal of promoting peer support and connectivity, our Braving Grief support groups work to recognize how grief affects our minds and our bodies. Our Braving Grief series includes specific groups like Traumatic Loss,  Little Footprints: Perinatal and Infant Loss, and Youth groups. Each activity helps participants identify and accept grief emotions like anger and guilt, learn healthy coping skills, and create rituals to honor loved ones who have died. 

Group Facilitator volunteers are required to pass our Virtual Facilitator Training prior to volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering as a Group Facilitator or would like more information, please email us at afagen@everystep.org or follow this link to complete our online application: http://bttr.im/o2oo2 

At TIM’s CLUBe, we believe lives are transformed through faith, community, and support. Our volunteers play a vital role in walking alongside residents as they rebuild their lives. We’ve created 12 volunteer teams so people can use their gifts in meaningful ways—from mentoring and prayer to events, hospitality, and hands-on projects. Whether you have a few hours a month or want to serve regularly, there is a place for you to make a difference. Visit our online Volunteer page for opportunity descriptions and the volunteer form. 

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

Join us and help serve dinner to our Braving Grief Support Group participants at Amanda the Panda. Volunteers will have an opportunity to do light meal preparation and setup, help serve the meal, and clean up after the meal.

Our groups take place on Monday evenings from 6pm-7:30pm and Kitchen Helpers are helping us out from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

This is a great opportunity for you and a group of friends/co-workers to volunteer together at, too!

Help represent EveryStep in the community by being our mascot, Amanda, at schools and other functions!

Volunteer will dress up in our Amanda the Panda costume and provide support for attendees at events. The volunteer should be able to respond appropriately at events (being quiet when necessary, or excited and waving at parades), represent the personality of Amanda, and the demeanor of the organization in public.

Volunteers should be friendly, comfortable around children and grieving families, and comfortable working indoors or outdoors in a costume covering head to feet.

Training on the costume is provided. Volunteer will need to pass a background check as well.

Are you interested in getting out in the community to volunteer? Volunteer with EveryStep Grief and Loss Services: Home of Amanda the Panda. We'd love to have you!

One of the many opportunities for volunteering with EveryStep includes being a community educator. The volunteer will serve as a representative of EveryStep at community events, volunteer fairs, and similar functions. The aim is to spread awareness about our services, engage with the community, and/or recruit volunteers. Training for this opportunity is required.

Qualifications/Desired Attributes:

Amanda the Panda is looking for volunteers to help out in Childcare during our Braving Grief Support Groups.

The Childcare Helper role offers the opportunity to connect, supervise, and provide childcare in our play area or outside in our courtyard while their caregivers are in group. Kiddos are under the age of 5 and toys and activities are provided. 

Groups are held in 6-week sessions on Monday evenings, and volunteers could choose to help out with 1 or multiple weeks. Dinner is also provided each week. 

Stationed at the Garden Entry/Paths (outdoors).

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Stationed at the Garden Entry/Paths. Providing 5-star welcoming service, directions, and maintaining the beauty of the outdoor guest areas.

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Stationed inside the Cottage Learning Center (indoors).

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

The Vibe: For the helpful "Captain" who keeps things moving!

The Role: Be the first friendly face guests see at the Gardens. You’ll pilot our courtesy shuttle, the "Garden Hopper," around the DABG/Marshall Park parking areas and the Wanderwood entrance. You’ll help manage parking flow and provide a warm welcome to families as they arrive.

Key Tasks:  Transport guests safely via the shuttle.

Direct incoming traffic to available parking spots.

Share basic "know before you go" info (bathroom locations, kiosk info).

Maintain radio contact with the WWG team.

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

s a vital part of our Special Events team for the night, you will work alongside our staff to:

Assist with light event setup, arranging welcoming signage, and ensuring the courtyard and paths are pristine before guests arrive.

Greet arriving guests with warmth, answer directional questions, and help visitors safely navigate our trails and main attractions.

Share a smile and thank our guests for visiting Wanderwood as the evening concludes.

Help our facilities team tidy up light event elements so the Garden is beautiful and ready for families the next morning.

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

The Vibe: For the helpful "Captain" who keeps things moving!

The Role: Be the first friendly face guests see at the Gardens. You’ll pilot our courtesy shuttle, the "Garden Hopper," around the DABG/Marshall Park parking areas and the Wanderwood entrance. You’ll help manage parking flow and provide a warm welcome to families as they arrive.

Key Tasks:  Transport guests safely via the shuttle.

Direct incoming traffic to available parking spots.

Share basic "know before you go" info (bathroom locations, kiosk info).

Maintain radio contact with the WWG team

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Volunteers will be responsible for helping to keep the grounds clean during the event. This might include taking trash to the dumpster. 

Help Strengthen Iowa Through Service: Volunteer with Volunteer Iowa!

Are you passionate about building stronger communities and helping Iowans thrive? Volunteer Iowa invites community‑minded individuals to support our statewide efforts to improve lives, foster civic engagement, and expand service opportunities across Iowa.

As a Volunteer Iowa volunteer, your time will be part of our efforts to connect people to meaningful service, uplift local organizations, and strengthen Iowa’s long tradition of neighbors helping neighbors. Your contributions will support initiatives rooted in Iowa’s State Service Plan, which calls on us to “improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering”. Volunteers play a vital role in advancing a culture where “every Iowan can find an impactful way to volunteer” and where “people are the experts on what’s needed in their own communities.”

Why Your Service Matters OurState Service Plan emphasizes that “volunteer service is a force multiplier for Iowans to forge local solutions to local problems.” By volunteering with Volunteer Iowa, you help ensure that communities have the connections, visibility, and support they need to grow stronger together.

Tear down tents, load supplies, take things back to the office

This Group will be handing out supplies, cleaning up, and bringing things back to the office.

Group will be handing out supplies at Osky fairgrounds 

This group will start at the United Way office and load their own vehicles. Then will drive to Osky fair grounds to begin set up. The larger the vehicle the better.

As a local maternity home, Mary's Inn seeks compassionate, faith-filled women and high school/college-aged young women as babysitters for a couple of hours (or less) in the evenings and for one hour on Sundays so moms can attend life-skills programming and bible study.  Do you love children? Are you searching for purpose in your life?  Is God calling you to help those less fortunate?  If so, then this is the ministry for you!  

Need lunch lunch volunteers at the Library every Wednesday in the summer.

Everybody Wins! Iowa (EWI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring children’s success in school and life through weekly one-to-one read-aloud experiences with caring adults.

EWI is seeking Board Members who will serve a minimum three (3) year term and assist EWI to achieve its mission to increase children’s success in school and in life through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers. Terms are eligible for renewal to a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms. The Board meets every other month (July, September, November, January, March, and May) on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM. All Board Members are expected to participate in Committee activities and attend Committee meetings. Current committees include Public Relations and Resource Development. Committee meetings are held on the first Monday of every month, from 5:30-6:30 PM.

In 2002, when Everybody Wins! Iowa was initially launched, our Power Read program served just 15 students in 3 Des Moines schools. The program is now serving nearly 300 students each year in 3 counties (Dallas, Polk, Warren) in 6 school districts in the cities of Ankeny, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Norwalk, Perry, and Waukee. 

Visit this link for more information: Everybody Wins! Iowa Volunteer Board Opportunities

Please reach out to Karen Ligas, Executive Director, at statedirector@everybodywinsiowa.org or (515) 277-7590 for additional information and the board member nomination form.

Are you looking for a fun way to make a difference in your community? Do you like to read with kids? Get hugs, and new drawings for your fridge? Make new friends who share your desire to inspire? Everybody Wins! Iowa is searching for charismatic Power Read Lead (PRL) Volunteers for the 2026-27 school year!

PRL volunteers will support one school to start, but more can be added depending on your availability. PRLs usually are on-site for about 1-2 hours per week, then send reminders and correspondence as needed. We follow school schedules, which can vary, but hours will fall primarily between 9 AM - 1 PM Monday - Friday. A draft 2026-27 schedule can be found on our website: www.everybodywinsiowa.org.  Please reach out to Stacy Pearce, Operations Manager, at volunteer@everybodywinsiowa.org, for more information or to apply! 

Now is the time to make a difference in our community! Join your friends and neighbors to clean up and better our community and planet. A variety of events are held throughout the year—let's make an impact on our land and waterways!

Volunteer opportunities are planned and posted by our community partners and the quantity varies depending on the time of year. This posting is about the overall opportunity, but more information about the specific events and registration can be found on our website.

To view and register for upcoming events, visit https://xstreamcleanup.org/upcoming-events

Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/xstreamcleanup to see posts when new opportunities are added. 

Volunteers are needed to organize our donation area and do light cleaning in our shared living spaces (living room, dining room, and kitchen). ​Volunteers would be organizing clothing, personals/toiletries, feminine hygiene products, diapers, cleaning products, school supplies, food items, and much more. We provide basic necessities every month for up to the 77 families staying in New Directions Shelter, The Home Connection, and our other housing programs.​

​This is a great project for a single person to work on, or you can sign up to bring a group (up to 10 people at a time). Volunteers should be 12 and older. Youth 14 years of age and younger should have an adult on site with them while volunteering. 

Questions? Sign up to receive more information or contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404.

About volunteering: A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help, including an overview about poverty in the Des Moines metro. We provide a unique cultural and economically diverse volunteer experience. 

Information for First-time Volunteers: Click here for information about parking, how to check in when you arrive, and much more. 

Note: This program does not accept court-ordered community service, but our food pantry does. 

About Families Forward:  Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.​

Help set up special features at Market After Dark including game zone, candle display, dream wall, and inflatable living room. 

If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up. If there aren't enough slots for your group, please email us and we will take care of getting you on the schedule.

Cleaning up AY Mc Donald Park following the RAGBRAI gathering.  We want to get our park back in shape after welcoming thousands of bikers from around the world.  We will meet at 1:00 near the boat ramp parking area for instructions.  Supplies will be provided.  Bring your own gloves, if desired.  

We have several properties including 20 group homes. We care to individuals with disabilities 24/7 and that leaves little time to do these tasks. Many yards need raked, mulch, weeding, and trimming. Some may need windows washed and powerwashing the siding. If available please contact me and I will select a home to meeet the number of volunteers and time commitment. Day of the week and time can be set to meet your needs. Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

We are seeking groups of motivated volunteers to help sort thru, dispose of unwanted or items no longer useable. This will allow us more space to bring in more jobs providing people with disabilities more opportunities to make a wage. QC Fles is a social service enterprise focusing on delivering inovated business services and creative solutions. 

Big Dreams is CRCC's signature fundraising and community celebration, bringing together families, supporters, and community members for a day of fun while raising funds for children with complex medical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. This year's event will feature a 5K and Fun Run, family activities, the Possibilities Playground, food trucks, vendors, and national headliners Peppa Pig and George along with a live performance by Koo Koo.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a variety of roles throughout the day, including race support, registration, children's activities, hospitality, vendor assistance, and event operations. Whether someone can volunteer individually or with a group, we'd love to have them join us.

Please sign up on our CRCC Volunteer Page - https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/3vem3i9k4zelan

To register for this volunteer project, please register above and click the blue “sign-up” button on the top right. This process of registering in both places is vital to track volunteer outcomes and measure the efficiency of United Way of the Midlands’ Get Connected platform to meet the volunteer recruitment and referral needs of the nonprofits we serve.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Help keep the Cedar River beautiful by volunteering at the Cedar River Festival Clean Up on Saturday, July 25! Whether you paddle the river in a canoe to remove litter or prefer to clean up along the shoreline, your efforts will make a lasting impact on our local environment. Grab a friend and spend time outdoors while helping protect one of our community's greatest natural resources.

lunch and clean up materials are provided. Plan to wear clothes that can get dirty.

Interested volunteers can use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/ynfrZPQdZPcXvjzt6

We are seeking volunteers to help set up, clean up, and manage our Fall Fundraiser! See event details below:

We are seeking elves to support the foster care community at our annual Operation Santa event! See the event details below:

Operation Santa will be back in 2026 with a mission that’s bigger and brighter than ever. This heartwarming initiative brings the spirit of Christmas to foster, kinship, and adoptive families across Iowa—ensuring that every child feels the joy, wonder, and inclusion of the holiday season.

We are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run this event. Date and Time are TBD.

Interested? Email lydia@cedarvalleyangels.org for more information!

Lifting, Carrying, Organizing

May involve getting into the garage attic on a step ladder Inventory and organization of salvaged materials in the garage and garage attic (woodwork, trim, boards) Help move program totes into the garage or upstairs from inside the back room. Lifting and maybe going up stairs.

Square POS

Assisting with new Square POS system setup and optimization

Creating online registration and donation systems

Developing QR code resources RSVPs for activities and fundraising

Exploring online gift shop opportunities

Providing basic technology training for board members and volunteers

Help with spreadsheet creation and projections

Inventory system creation    

Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications

·       Social media content creation and campaign development

·       Website updates and digital storytelling

·       Press release writing and media outreach

·       Newsletter writing, design, and publication

·       Community engagement and audience development

·       Branding and promotional materials-Sturdevant logos, Waverly promotional materials

Graphic Design and Media Production

·       Poster, brochure, and signage design

·       Creation of self-guided tour materials and QR code resources

·       Photography and videography projects

·       Editing promotional videos and oral history interviews

·       Development of educational and interpretive displays

History, Museum Studies, and Education

·       Historical research related to the Sturdevant family and Waverly history

·       Curriculum and lesson development for school and homeschool programs

·       Design of hands-on educational activities and exhibits

·       Program planning and implementation for museum visitors

·       Research and development of living history experiences-research, steps, how-to and props/supplies needed

·       Teaching hands-on or programming if schedule allows

English and Writing

·       Writing and editing press releases

·       Developing newsletter content and donor communications

·       Creating educational scripts and interpretive materials

·       Producing promotional copy for events and fundraising campaigns

·       Mock up of possible Facebook/social media posts

Business, Nonprofit Management, and Fundraising

·       Grant research and grant-writing assistance

·       Donor database organization and stewardship projects

·       Fundraising campaign planning and implementation

·       Sponsorship outreach and development

·       Event planning and volunteer coordination

Sturdevant House volunteers have the opportunity to:

·       Gain practical experience in a nonprofit and museum environment.

·       Build professional portfolios through meaningful projects.

·       Develop leadership, communication, and project management skills.

·       Work closely with community members, volunteers, and local historians.

·       Make a lasting impact on preserving and sharing Waverly's heritage.

 BOLD=Urgent Need

We are looking for volunteers to help keep our facility grounds looking their best by assisting with mowing and basic outdoor maintenance. This is a great opportunity to support our mission while helping create a welcoming environment for our clients and visitors.

1. Help with yard repair, adding top soil and maybe grass seed to low spots due to construction equipment and trucks and workers from a construction project to replace the south house wall. 

2.Re-lay a brick path with Polymer/Polymeric sand and tamping. 

3. Raking the yard, spreading fertilizer and weed killer (10/10/10) and putting down grass seed and mulching or germination cover (potting soil/compost/straw).

4. Planting flowers that will be provided or heirloom plants.
5. Pulling weeds, cutting out saplings or volunteer trees (mulberry and walnut shrub trees)

OR THESE:

 Inventory and organization of salvaged materials in the garage and garage attic
Small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives; construction projects for storage needs

 Scrape and repaint the horse hitch post and cleaning an antique wood stove.

Helping stain siding (or put up siding) if we go with Cedar sheets.

Fence repair- NEED two pickets replaced. Spahn and Rose? Need measurements and style done first.

Paint trim around garage attic window exterior

  Install insulation in walls/gift shop and bathroom/Tyvek

  Help move program totes in garage or upstairs.  Need help designing and building shelving/storage for such in the upstairs or garage.

Landscaping

Fix brick path in heirloom garden

 
·Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possible on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edginge.

Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult.

Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives

ON UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING 2026: LANDSCAPING:

Construction, Trades, and Landscape Projects
● Preservation projects under guidance from experienced volunteers

 Landscaping

1. Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over.

Round up the yard and start over

Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away.

2. Fix brick path in heirloom garden-reset base material and use Polymer sand

  3. Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult.

4. Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possibly on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edging on South side first. Possibly on west side of garage to prevent washing out where downspout comes out onto the driveway.

Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, trimming, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives

Hello, DBQFest needs your helping hands to make this community arts celebration a success! Our main event will take place August 8th & 9th in Washington Park.

Our needs include park set-up, artist hospitality, information tent staffing, arts and crafts activity managers, and more. We have 2-hour shifts available from August 5th-9th. Please use our page on Signup.com (by clicking here!) to sign up for the shifts you would like to fill! Thank you for helping.

See our website at https://www.dbqfest.com/ for additional information.

Serve as first welcome to the community! Assist riders get to where they need to go, answer questions they may have. Be a community cheerleader!

There will be a tent and the terrain will be on pavement and grass.

This opportunity is open to volunteers of all ages and skill levels. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear a shirt from your favorite nonprofit (if you have one), comfortable shoes, shorts/capris/pants.

Team registration is highly encouraged and welcomed.

Volunteers will get a free RAGBRAI t-shirt at the beginning of your shift.

Volunteer Release and Liability Waivers must be signed before you begin your shift that day. 

A volunteer training will take place. Please plan to attend one of the two sessions. Tuesday, July 21 at Noon or Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm. Location: A.Y. McDonald Park

Registration deadline: July 17

AIM's annual fundraiser is in January, however mailers need to be sent out to potential sponsors in September. This task is simple but time consuming. We need help folding papers, labeling envelopes, and putting papers into the envelopes.

Interpreters will assist families and other Ready Set School volunteers by providing language interpretation throughout the event. Volunteers will help families communicate with staff, understand event instructions, and access available services such as school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, vaccinations, and health screenings. Interpreters will also help answer questions and ensure families feel welcomed and supported as they move through the event.

Volunteers will also help restock and straighten backpacks and school supply tables as needed.

38 students will be arriving in shifts with their families every 15 minutes.

Notes

Roots Capoeira is searching for board members with fundraising/grant writing experience.  Our goal is to write our first grants for our summer camp, teen ambassador program, and executive director position.

This volunteer opportunity will help welcome families arriving to receive school supplies.  Volunteers will ensure families are arriving for their registered date/time and will provide information regarding event logistics and available resources.

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Volunteers will check-in families who have registered online and have arrived to pick up school supplies. Check-in volunteers will provide families with their registration card of requested services.  Volunteers will also provide assistance to keep the line flowing.

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Volunteers will assist vendors at the event by checking in families and managing the line for additional services selected by the families.

Volunteers will be assigned to one of the Vendor service areas below::

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Volunteers will guide families through the backpack and school supply selection process and ensure the families receive their requested items.   If families have registered for additional services such as haircuts, vaccinations, eye and/or dental screenings, volunteers will direct families to those service areas.

Volunteers will also help restock and straighten backpacks and school supply tables as needed.

38 students will be arriving in shifts with their families every 15 minutes.

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Looking to give a gift that keeps on giving? Look no further than HETRA's Amazon wishlist. With over 200 volunteers and staff, 30 horses, and 160 participants receiving services weekly, we go through a fair amount of supplies!

Visit our Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/PHVL3VLMQEIR/ref=cm_wl_search_1

Check-out volunteers will provide assistance to families to make sure they leave with all school supplies and additional vendor services noted on their registration card.   Check-out volunteers will also ensure all family members are accounted for.

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Sidewalkers are at least 14 years. They help set up and tear down equipment in the arena before, in between and/or after sessions. They also walk next to the participant during sessions and assist with balance and exercises. They must be able to comfortably walk and jog, for short distances, next to a horse while providing physical support to a participant.

Days and times that sessions are conducted:
Monday-Thursday and Saturday morning through early afternoon.
Volunteers typically work a 2-3 hour shift on their day, NOT the entire duration of sessions.

For additional information please join us at a HETRA tour! You can see upcoming tour dates and sign up to attend here: http://hetra.org/calendar-of-events/

Learn more about HETRA and Volunteering here: https://hetra.org/volunteer/

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at UIHC Medical Center Downtown - Atrium. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospita

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at Iowa City Senior Center - Assembly Rm. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at University of Iowa Health Care - Fountain Lobby. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown Environmental Education Center. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at Blood Drive at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at Blood Drive at Johnson County Health & Human Services Building. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

Join Goodwill Omaha for our annual Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and help hundreds of local families start the school year with confidence!

This free community event will provide the first 500 children with backpacks, school supplies, and lunch while connecting families with more than 25 community organizations offering valuable resources, services, and family-friendly activities. Your time will help create a welcoming, organized, and memorable experience for children as they prepare for a successful school year.

Volunteer Opportunities

Event Set-Up (4 volunteers | 8:00–10:00 a.m.)
Help prepare the event space by setting up tables, tents, signage, supplies, and activity areas before families arrive.

Lunch Distribution (3 volunteers | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Assist with organizing and distributing lunches to children and families, helping keep lines moving and ensuring everyone has a positive experience.

Photo Station Assistant (1 volunteer | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Support our photographer by organizing families for photos, collecting participant email addresses for photo sharing, and assisting guests inside the Goodwill retail store where photos will be taken.

Whether you're volunteering on your own or with friends, family, or coworkers, you'll play an important role in helping local students begin the school year equipped, encouraged, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping make this special community event possible!