Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Proficiency in Spanish is required. Because of the sensitive nature of medical appointments, strong fluency and a robust knowledge of medical terminology is a must. Previous experience interpreting in a medical setting a plus.

Clinic Need:

Apply on our website: https://freemedicalclinic.org/give-time/

Volunteers are needed to help stock the pantry on Tuesday nights, Thursday nights, and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways:

Volunteers should be 5 years of age or older to volunteer. Youth 12 years of age and younger should have an adult on site with them while volunteering. 

Note: Tuesday nights will be weekly again starting 10/14/25.

Questions: Contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404.

About Bidwell Pantry: At the Bidwell Pantry, we provide basic necessities to families in need. Serving up to 6,700 individuals per month, the Bidwell Pantry provides hope to families and helps them bridge the gap, so that they can spend their hard earned money on other necessities besides food and clothing.

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. 

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.

Cedar Valley Angels is partnering with 13 other nonprofits this holiday season to bring joy to children experiencing foster care, kinship care, or who have been adopted from care!

Holiday parties will be hosted across Iowa to help provide safe and joyful spaces for families to celebrate together. We would love your support with our party in Waterloo!

Assist the Office Coordinator with various clerical duties such as pulling charts, filing, alphabetizing,  printing labels, etc. (This position has flexible hours!) 

Clinic Need:

Apply on our website at: https://freemedicalclinic.org/give-time/

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students preferred but not required. Volunteer is responsible for filling and dispensing medications under the supervision of a physician from our on-site dispensary. 

Clinic Need:

Apply on our website at: https://freemedicalclinic.org/give-time/

Skilled, experienced individuals responsible for performing phlebotomy blood draws, dipstick urinalysis, and other CLIA waved lab tests. Must already know how to draw blood. Transportation is required as the lab volunteer will deliver specimens to an outside lab for processing after clinic. 

Clinic Need:

Apply on our website at: https://freemedicalclinic.org/give-time/

Our ongoing wishlist of needed donations @ FMC: -Monetary donations always accepted via paypal. See www.freemedicalclinic.org for details. For every $1 we receive, we can provide $5 worth of medical services! -

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley

Breakfast On Lime, Christmas Time

Decorating Day

**United Way of the Midlands offers a Court Referral Community Service Program (CRCSP) participants are required to check in before completing any community service hours.

NOTE: This listing is for the WESTWOOD PLAZA location ONLY

Purpose: To assist management team in day to day activities in running retail thrift store, providing customers with needed merchandise, in support of the SSVP mission.

Essential Duties and Roles:

Organize and distribute merchandise for sale on the retail floor for display and pricing.

Respond to customers' needs at the receiving dock, assisting with lifting donated or purchased items (up to 30 pounds). Assist drivers with unloading large and heavy items.

Light dusting and sweeping. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store.

Thrift Store Locations:

West Center Store - 12301 West Center Road, Westwood Plaza (Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm)

Downtown Store - 2101 Leavenworth St. (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Northwest Store - 5505 No. 90th, (Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10-4pm)

Papillion - 807 Tara Plaza, (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Shifts: Vary by stores; preference for ongoing/sustained volunteer commitments, although one-time volunteers are also welcome.

Requirements: Good communication skills. Ability to stand, bend, lift, climb and carry up to 30 pounds. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. 13-16 year-old volunteers must have adult supervision. Must be respectful of workplace policies.

NOTE: This listing is for the LEAVENWORTH location ONLY

Purpose: To assist management team in day to day activities in running retail thrift store, providing customers with needed merchandise, in support of the SSVP mission.

Essential Duties and Roles:

Organize and distribute merchandise for sale on the retail floor for display and pricing.

Respond to customers' needs at the receiving dock, assisting with lifting donated or purchased items (up to 30 pounds). Assist drivers with unloading large and heavy items.

Light dusting and sweeping. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store.

Thrift Store Locations:

West Center Store - 12301 West Center Road, Westwood Plaza (Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm)

Downtown Store - 2101 Leavenworth St. (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Northwest Store - 5505 No. 90th, (Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10-4pm)

Papillion - 807 Tara Plaza, (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Shifts: Vary by stores; preference for ongoing/sustained volunteer commitments, although one-time volunteers are also welcome.

Requirements: Good communication skills. Ability to stand, bend, lift, climb and carry up to 30 pounds. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. 13-16 year-old volunteers must have adult supervision. Must be respectful of workplace policies.

We are looking for people who are committed and dedicated to helping our kids in the community. We have several openings, including yoga teacher and cooking teacher, and would love to hear from you. 

Classes are held weekly, and the schedule is flexible.  background will be require 

NOTE: This listing is for the FORT/NORTHWEST location ONLY

Purpose: To assist management team in day to day activities in running retail thrift store, providing customers with needed merchandise, in support of the SSVP mission.

Essential Duties and Roles:

Organize and distribute merchandise for sale on the retail floor for display and pricing.

Respond to customers' needs at the receiving dock, assisting with lifting donated or purchased items (up to 30 pounds). Assist drivers with unloading large and heavy items.

Light dusting and sweeping. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store.

Thrift Store Locations:

West Center Store - 12301 West Center Road, Westwood Plaza (Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm)

Downtown Store - 2101 Leavenworth St. (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Northwest Store - 5505 No. 90th, (Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10-4pm)

Papillion - 807 Tara Plaza, (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Shifts: Vary by stores; preference for ongoing/sustained volunteer commitments, although one-time volunteers are also welcome.

Requirements: Good communication skills. Ability to stand, bend, lift, climb and carry up to 30 pounds. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. 13-16 year-old volunteers must have adult supervision. Must be respectful of workplace policies.

NOTE: This listing is for the TARA PLAZA location ONLY

Purpose: To assist management team in day to day activities in running retail thrift store, providing customers with needed merchandise, in support of the SSVP mission.

Essential Duties and Roles:

Organize and distribute merchandise for sale on the retail floor for display and pricing.

Respond to customers' needs at the receiving dock, assisting with lifting donated or purchased items (up to 30 pounds). Assist drivers with unloading large and heavy items.

Light dusting and sweeping. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store.

Thrift Store Locations:

West Center Store - 12301 West Center Road, Westwood Plaza (Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm)

Downtown Store - 2101 Leavenworth St. (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Northwest Store - 5505 No. 90th, (Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10-4pm)

Papillion - 807 Tara Plaza, (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm)

Shifts: Vary by stores; preference for ongoing/sustained volunteer commitments, although one-time volunteers are also welcome.

Requirements: Good communication skills. Ability to stand, bend, lift, climb and carry up to 30 pounds. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. 13-16 year-old volunteers must have adult supervision. Must be respectful of workplace policies.

Making lunches: Teams of 6-12 volunteers will make up to 300 sack lunches per day, with up to 150 lunches handed out to homeless neighbors and 150 lunches delivered to nearby, low-income, "senior-living" apartments.

Duties include making and bagging meat sandwiches, snacks, vegetables, etc. Volunteers will clean up utensils, tables and floors.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:30 am.

Commitment to one shift a week is preferred, but not required. 

Many jobs can be accomplished by sitting, although some standing and lifting may be involved.

Compliance with health guidelines and respectful workplace policies, required.

Distributing lunches: One or two individuals to greet and hand out bagged lunches and drinks for up to 150 homeless neighbors from designated "yellow" door.

Holy Family Grounds keeping/Environmental Volunteer

Purpose: An outreach program of Holy Family Ministries. Volunteers conduct general upkeep, maintenance of grounds and support of raised beds in the garden to provide produce for our Food Pantry.

Essential Duties and Roles: includes raking, pulling weeds, cleaning up debris, sweeping, shoveling, bagging yard waste, etc.

Location: Holy Family 1715 Izard, Omaha, NE 68102

Schedule: (Mar-Nov) days and hours vary based on need

Requires: Standing, bending, reaching, lifting, raking, digging and general yard maintenance duties. Yard gloves needed. Must adhere to respectful workplace policies. Yard tools are available, but it is best if you bring your own.

Make an impact on our community by helping to prepare, serve, and clean up our noon meal at our Council Bluffs and Omaha campuses! Volunteer spots are available daily from 11:30-1:00PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Beekhuizen at hbeekhuizen@newvisionshs.org. 

Girl Scouts is for every girl, but for some, after-school programming is the only way they can participate. We need your help leading an after-school troop! The Council provides comprehensive training, materials, lesson plans, and ongoing support to ensure success in this role. Volunteers typically commit to one session per week for a single school semester, with the option to continue for multiple semesters.

As an ESL conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugee clients through regular meetings in the comfort of their homes or within the community, fostering a supportive environment for effective language development.

Volunteers will be paired with a client and together they will coordinate a date and time for one-on-one meetings to practice English.

Minimum six-month commitment.

Make an impact on our community by helping to prepare, serve, and clean up our daily evening meal at our Council Bluffs campus! Volunteer spots are available daily from 4:45PM-6:45PM.

United Way of the Midlands works in close collaboration with nonprofit and corporate partners to identify opportunities and recruit qualified volunteers.

Please sign-up to complete a brief questionnaire detailing your availability and skills. UWM volunteer engagement staff will follow-up within 3 business days to share current opportunities and continue the discussion.

Summary

The Wednesday Morning Boutique Volunteer will perform various tasks in the WCA Boutique and Sort Room during the WCA Boutique Walk in Hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Assisting clients in their shopping. This will also include organizing clothing and personal items, sorting donated clothes, and stocking the boutique when items are low. This position helps to extend the resources in the Women’s Center for Advancement (“WCA”) to assist better and direct the needs of our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

Holiday Wish List through Amazon Amazon Gift List

Volunteers will walk sections of the arena selling raffle tickets to attendees.

Please wear casual, comfortable shoes- you will be given a shirt. 

The Clothing Closet at West Des Moines Human Services is in need of volunteers to accept, sort and straighten donations of clothing, shoes, toys, towels, linens, blankets, home decor and housewares. Volunteers will also assist clients as needed and keep the room neat and organized. Morning and afternoon shifts available, Monday through Friday. Shifts are in two to three hour increments. Volunteers may commit to a regular weekly shift, or volunteer on an intermittent basis on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Some lifting is required. Please note, we do not offer one-time volunteer opportunities in the Clothing Closet and we are not able to accomodate those in need of court-ordered community service hours.  The Clothing Closet provides free goods to qualifying low-income households.  Please call 515-222-3663 for more information or email: HSvolunteer@wdm.iowa.gov

The DMARC Food Pantry at West Des Moines Human Services is in need of volunteers to assist clients with food orders, stock shelves, rotate inventory, package personal care items, and accept donations. Volunteers will help families shop to meet their food and personal care needs. Some lifting is required. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Monday through Friday as well as Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Shifts are in two to three hour increments. Volunteers may either commit to one shift per week, or volunteer intermittently as a sub. Please note, we are seeking volunteers who can help on an ongoing basis either by committing to a regular weekly shift OR by subbing on an intermittent basis - we do not offer one-time volunteer opportunities in the food pantry due to the training involved.  In addition, we are not able to accomodate those in need of court-ordered community service hours.  The food pantry is located in the Valley Junction neighborhood of West Des Moines.  Please call 515-222-3663 for additional information or email: HSvolunteer@wdm.iowa.gov

In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!

In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!

Volunteers will prepare Christmas shopping for families as Heartland Hope Mission prepares to serve over 8,000 children through their Hope Filled Christmas.  Every hour you give - whether helping behind the scenes now or serving during the event - brings us one step closer to making this Christmas unforgettable for families in our community.

This opportunity occurs at the South O Campus, 2021 U St, Omaha, NE 68107.

The Snow Angels Program is a volunteer-based snow shoveling program where elderly (60+) Moline residents or residents with a physical disability get paired with a volunteer to get assistance removing snow and ice from the sidewalk adjacent to their property (boulevard only, not sidewalks to their door nor driveways). The program is intended for use by residents who do not have other resources, such as a neighbor, family, or friends, or who cannot hire a service. The program's goal is to ensure pedestrians and kids walking to school are safe during the winter months.  

Questions? Please contact Adela Rasso, City of Moline Public Works Business Analyst at arasso@moline.il.us or 309-524-2345; Denver Schmitt, Public Works Director at dschmitt@moline.il.us or 309-524-2346; or the City of Moline Public Works main line at 309-524-2400 (Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 

Form Center • Snow Angels Program Volunteer Application

Attention all volunteers! We invite you to be a part of the most magical event of the year- Putnam's annual Polar Express pajama party! It's time to wear your coziest pajamas, grab your hot cocoa, and embark on a night filled with enchantment and joy. The Polar Express awaits, and we need your help to make this event unforgettable. So, don't miss this opportunity to spread holiday cheer and create cherished memories. Sign up now to be a part of our extraordinary Polar Express adventure!

Polar Express Pajama Party 2025: Polar Express Pajama Party 2025

New Volunteers, please fill out the following form after signing up: Volunteer Application Form - Putnam Museum

Cleaning Supplies: 

Office Supplies: 

​ Gift Cards: 

Pet Supplies:

Together's mission is to prevent and end hunger and homelessness. Together's core values of hope, dignity, compassion, excellence, and diversity is the guiding force in how the organization leads and serves those who need Together most. Together envisions a community of prosperity where everyone experiences safe, affordable housing, food security, health and wellness.

As the cold weather approaches, Together is reaching out to our generous community for support. We are in need of items to help those in need stay safe and comfortable this season. Your donations can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families facing hardship. Please consider donating new or gently used items to help us spread warmth and compassion. Together, we can create a brighter winter for everyone in our community. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Needed Items:

Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in your community!

Become a Hope Lodge Meal Volunteer and brighten the holidays for our guests through our Cooking Up Hope program!

Whether you’re a master chef or a takeout pro, we need YOU to help provide nourishing meals that bring comfort, ease stress, and lift spirits for those traveling far from home to receive cancer treatment.

How You Can Help:

Bring Breakfast, Lunch, or Supper – homemade or purchased, your choice!

One-Time or Recurring – volunteer once or make it a tradition.

Great for Groups – families, friends, coworkers, or community groups can cook together. Fully Equipped Kitchens – we provide the pots, pans, and utensils; you bring the ingredients.

Private Group Details:

Volunteer Group Size: 5–20

Location: Held at our Hope Lodge kitchens

Donation: Ingredients provided by your group

Ready to make a difference, one meal at a time? Sign up today and help us Cook Up Hope this Thanksgiving and Christmas for those who need it most!

We’re preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, a beloved tradition where our students and their families come together to sing, laugh, and celebrate the holiday season together. This special event not only celebrates the holiday season but also gives us the opportunity to make sure every one of our 90 students—from 6 weeks to 5-year-olds—feels the magic of the holidays.

Many of our families face financial challenges, and we want to ensure that no child is left out of the celebration. Our goal is simple: to provide each student with at least one meaningful holiday gift, regardless of their family's circumstances.

We’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly character to help make our winter concert extra special! At the end of the concert, we invite a surprise guest to deliver individual gifts to our students. We ask that this character be non-religious, not Santa, and completely child-appropriate.

Your presence will bring joy, excitement, and unforgettable smiles to our students during this festivee celebration!

The Dubuque Area Labor Harvest packs and gives out a food box to families on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 7:30am - 9:30am. We also serve breakfast on every Saturday there is no food giveaway from 7am - 8:30am!

We are looking for volunteers to help with packing food boxes, food giveaways, and breakfasts! Volunteers can be age 16 or older and must be accompanied by an adult. 

If you are interested in volunteering with Dubuque Area Labor Harvest, please reach out to Tom Townsend to schedule:  thomastwnsnd1@gmail.com or 563-543-4708

Iowa HHS Community Access Economic Assistance is seeking dedicated volunteers to support the Imaging Center in Cedar Rapids. This opportunity involves assisting with the organization, management, and processing of important documents, enhancing our ability to serve the community efficiently.

1.       Assist with scanning, filing, and organizing documents and records.

2.       Support staff in managing electronic records and databases.

3.       Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.

4.       Provide administrative support as needed, including data entry and communication tasks.

5.       Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

·         Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

·         Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and database software.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

·         Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff.

·         Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

Students with an interest in health sciences. Duties include rooming patients, getting height and weight, taking vitals (temp, pulse, blood pressure), and wiping down/cleaning rooms after patient has left.

Clinic Need:

Apply on our website at: https://freemedicalclinic.org/give-time/

We are looking for volunteers to represent Friends of Iowa CASA at the Ankeny Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. By providing 'Friends of Iowa CASA' as the organization during signup, our non-profit receives a donation toward our cause of advocating for children in foster care. 

https://iowaruns.com/ankenyturkeytrot#acc-zig1060-0

The best new tradition to kick-off the holidays returns! Get inspired by the lights of the Tree-lighting followed by fireworks. This free, family-friendly event is a fun way to bundle up and come downtown to see the lights in the park and visit Santa, too! Be sure and say hi to the animals and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with your friends.  Volunteer opportunities exist with daytime set-up, helping the Santa line, Animal photo line, serving Christmas cookies & hot chocolate, and tear-down.

See more opportunities here!

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services Department. The Regional Volunteer Relations Team Member ensures the successful execution of the Volunteer Workforce Complaint Process in the region. The role of the Team Member is to support and document the volunteer supervisor in managing complaints against the workforce they supervise, as well as managing the process for cases that are escalated beyond the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Implement corporate Red Cross Human Resources and Office of Volunteer Services policies and

procedures.

Understands and articulates the importance of a fair and harassment-free workplace.

Explains appropriate Red Cross policies and procedures as related to Volunteer Relations during

Steady State including utilization of Regional Volunteer Workforce Complaint Toolkit materials to all

supervisors (employees and volunteer).

Conduct appropriate investigation, documentation, and resolution when complaint involves a

Volunteer.

Coordinates with and supports Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) and ICE on complaints

that they manage.

Qualifications

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Experience with conflict management or mediation

Experience with employee/staff relations or HR management

Experience delivering training material or facilitation

Ability to work in confidential situations.

Active Listening skills

Able to assess, investigate, resolve, notify Volunteer HR Matters in timely manner when assigned a

situation.

Minimum Commitment of 1 year with opportunity to renew.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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The Youth Engagement Lead serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with the regional Volunteer

Services team, specifically the Engagement Specialist, to support National Youth Strategy goals and objectives to educate and engage youth in all aspects of the Red Cross mission.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Ensure military families' needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Responsibilities

Support the Red Cross mission
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
• Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
• Support the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service
• Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans
• Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Time Commitment

Flexible, with a scheduled commitment.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

The Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) is a front-line leader of the Nursing Network who partners with the local Regional Volunteer Services Officer (RVSO) to recruit health professional volunteers per regional needs. The RNL provides guidance on nursing and health matters and helps build the health professional network in the region. RNLs promote volunteer engagement and satisfaction across the business lines and work to achieve the Volunteer Services Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross National Nursing Network is comprised of all Red Cross nurses. Nursing Network leaders recruit and support nurses and other health professionals across all business lines to implement strategic goals of the American Red Cross as articulated in the Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross is divided into geographic divisions, regions and chapters for service delivery. Each division has a Division Nurse Leader (DNL) appointed by the Chief Nurse and the Director of the Nursing Network. DNLs appoint Associate Division Nurse Leaders (ADNLs) to support RNLs and to assist them according to the division's unique needs.

Responsibilities

* Proactively support and guide Red Cross units in volunteer recruitment, reception, retention, and recognition to build health professional capacity across all business lines and at all levels of the organization in support of organizational and regional priorities. Assist units in volunteer recruitment to reflect community demographics.

* Act as a resource for nursing and health in the region across all business lines, working collaboratively with Nursing Network leaders and others to achieve the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Establish a good working relationship with key leaders at the regional level (e.g., Emergency Services Director, CEO, nurse/health leaders in other business lines).

* Establish relationships with community partners (nurses and non-nurses) and maintain updated roster

* Coordinate meetings for regional nurses and other health professionals, engaging colleagues and partners as appropriate in support of the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Regularly communicate nursing and health-related successes (e.g., awards, media coverage, projects) to other Nursing Network leaders and through other communication venues

* Ensure that nurse volunteers enter their nurse-specific information in Volunteer Connection and submit all volunteer hours

* Submit all RNL hours in Volunteer Connection on at least a monthly basis and maintain an updated Volunteer Connection profile

* Complete quarterly metrics and annual Nursing & Health Leaders Diversity Survey.

* Recruit and support Nursing Network Engagement Specialists as needed.

RNLs should recruit for and mentor their own replacements in consultation with RVSOs and DNLs.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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The Recovery Services Client Care Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources.

The Client Care Program Service Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system).

Responsibilities:

Conduct Intake by interviewing the client and opening a case in RC Care
Provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients.
Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
Provide Internal Referrals
Provide Community Referrals
Assist with problem-solving and advocacy on request
Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures
Services may be provided in person or virtually.

Qualifications:

Required:

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Volunteers will assist will carrying in boxes and event materials as well as help set up for the event. 

Must be able to repetitively bend and lift 15 pounds.

Please wear casual, comfortable shoes.

**Parking and Entry instructions will be sent to you one week prior to event!

The Recognition and Appreciation Leads oversees the development and implementation of volunteer recognition efforts. serving different lines of service. This is a leadership position that will support all Red Cross to ensure recognition is considered by all lines of service.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

The Red Cross will provide all training.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Shelter Service Associate: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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 Key Responsibilities

• Implements the Volunteer Recruitment strategy and plan for the region in coordination with the Regional Volunteer Services Officer and Volunteer Services Specialists
• Builds a regional recruiting team that can execute the recruitment plan and ensure targeted, proactive recruitment for high priority positions
• Serves as a subject matter expert on volunteer recruitment
• Develops a recruitment network throughout the region using internal and external partners
• Works with departments to recruit current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions
• Equips departments with tools they need to make a pitch for volunteering when they are out in the community talking about the Red Cross
• Manages research, planning and execution of recruitment events.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devasting to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Did you know that over 90% of the workforce for the American Red Cross is a volunteer?

The Volunteer Engagement Lead is responsible for overseeing the "Volunteer Experience" for Volunteers serving in the assigned Department.

Help us support and recognize the of volunteers that give their time & talents in the Nebraska Iowa Region. As an Engagement Volunteer, you can help onboard, mentor, encourage and express gratitude to our volunteer workforce.
Flexible: Approximately 10 hours per month preferred, but we will work with your schedule.
Work Location: remotely and on-site.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Blood Donor Ambassador: Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Volunteers — or “Snow Heroes” — who would like to help shovel snow from public sidewalks for Cedar Rapids residents in need this winter. Snow Hero volunteers can sign up on the City of Cedar Rapids website at www.CityofCR.com/SnowBuddies. Heroes must be at least 18 years old and provide their own snow-removal equipment. 

Snow Heroes will be paired with eligible residents in need - based on factors such as location and availability. Snow Heroes will not be allowed to solicit or accept money, tips or gifts for their volunteer activities. Can't commit to the whole winter season but want to help keep our sidewalks safe and clear? Backup Snow Buddies are needed as well! 

As cold and flu season approaches, the Eastern Iowa Health Center is seeking volunteers to host a coat drive for our adult patients. We are collecting hats, gloves, and winter coats in all sizes to help ensure that our patients stay warm and healthy throughout the colder months.

We are asking for gifts of clothing for our clients this holiday season! To participate, please purchase any of the following items and bring them to our main shelter at 1247 4th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 by December 19th:

Packs of T-shirts

Packs of Socks

Packs of Underwear

Sweatshirts

Sweatpants

Long-Sleeve Shirts

If you wrap your clothing gifts, please wrap each item individually and label what the gift is and the size on the outside. The most common sizes we need are men's Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. If you are unable to wrap your gift, that is okay! We will make sure that gifts are wrapped before handing them out. Please bring these clothing gifts to our main shelter by Dec. 19th!

We have a goal to receive and give out 200 stuffed backpacks to our clients this holiday season! Will you accept the challenge?

To participate, grab a backpack and stuff it with the following items for our clients:

A folder to keep important documents

Wallet

Winter Hat

Winter Gloves or Mittens

Hand Warmers

Please bring donations of stuffed backpacks to our main shelter at 1247 4th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 by December 19th.

If you want to donate additional items in your backpack, please bring them outside of your finished backpack. We want to make sure that our clients receive similar stuffed backpacks and will make sure your additional items are given to our clients.

An ongoing holiday giving challenge is to stock up on our shelter necessities!

Donations for shelter necessities do not require any gift wrapping or specific items, they are things that we use on a regular basis to help keep our shelter spaces clean. Please feel free to bring in any of the following items to our shelter to meet this holiday giving need:

Blankets

Dish Soap

Laundry Soap/Pods

Trash Bags (13 gallon and 55 gallon)

Toilet Paper

Disinfectant

All-Purpose Cleaner

Thank you for your interest in preparing dinner(s) for the families staying at New Directions Shelter. 

Dinners are primarily needed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Dates Dinners Are Currently Needed:

November

December

January

This opportunity involves preparing (or buying) and donating a well-balanced, child-friendly dinner. The meal needs to feed up to 20 people (mostly children). Food needs to be dropped off by 4:00 - 4:30 pm on the designated day. Meals are just dropped off; there is no serving involved. We do have the ability to heat/re-heat as needed. Drinks and/or desserts are not required but are appreciated.​More information will be provided to you after sign up, or contact Melanie Wright if you have any questions.

Office Phone 515-244-9748 | Email: melanie@familiesforward.org

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 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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Many families and individuals in our community struggle daily to secure enough food to eat. The Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP) works to address this issue by offering weekly food assistance to anyone in Coralville who needs it. Volunteers guiding members through the pantry, checking members in. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for two pantry shifts a month, but no minimum or maximum is required. 

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Check out our volunteer landing page and fill out your application today!

For questions or more information regarding volunteering, contact Faith UCC by phone or e-mail: 

                Faith UCC:  319-338-5238 or faithucc2014@gmail.com or 57czahradnek@gmail.com

*Additional training required

Use this Sign Up Genius to help at Free Lunch in Dec/Jan/Feb!

Teams from different community groups organize most of our meals, and there are also slots for ad hoc volunteers from 10:30-1:30 or 11:30-1:30. Open Day (ad hoc) volunteers prepare, serve, and clean up after the meal when no pre-formed volunteer team is designated. Extra help with serving and cleaning is needed both on Open Days and on some days with pre-formed volunteer teams. 

New folks: Make sure you navigate to 1105 Gilbert COURT, (not Gilbert STREET). Park behind the building on the west side; you'll find the volunteer entrance there. Call Free Lunch Program at 319-337-6283 if you have any issues. When you arrive, we will have you review and sign our Orientation and Waiver document, which you can preview here. 

Celebrate the season by caroling with your group for the residents of Friendship Village! Times are very flexible based on what works for your group. We have several buildings and levels of care, so we are happy to take numerous groups so each resident can experience some Christmas carols at least once this season.

One-Time Service Event: Choose a date(s) and location(s) for yourself or a group of friends, family, coworkers, etc. to clean up litter in a public space, such as a neighborhood, park, or business corridor. You can conduct your cleanup just once, or repeat it a few times throughout the year. Learn more at this link.

Make a Difference in the Kitchen with Meals on Wheels!

Meals on Wheels serves our community by preparing and delivering hot, nutritious meals to clients each weekday. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us meet this mission—and we couldn’t do it without you!

Available Kitchen Opportunities:

Ingredient Preparation — 7:30/8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Assist with washing, chopping, and preparing ingredients for the day’s meals.

Assembly Line Assistance — 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Work alongside staff and fellow volunteers to assemble hot, nutritious meals.

Meal Packaging
Help package approximately 600 meals per day with a dedicated, friendly team.

Route Organization — Monday through Friday
Assist in organizing and staging meals for delivery to our clients.

Congregate Meals (Brownstone Café) — 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Support our community dining program by serving meals and engaging with guests.

Each of these roles offers the chance to work with a supportive team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join us in delivering “more than just a meal.” As a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, you’ll provide nutritious food, a friendly visit, a safety check—and the reassurance that someone cares. Your time helps seniors remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Our dedicated volunteers deliver more than 1,000 meals each weekday across the metro area. Drivers pick up meals around 10:45 a.m. from various pick-up sites, and each route takes about one hour to complete.

Flexible Opportunities:
Our routes are both family-friendly and business-friendly. You can deliver once a week, once a month, or as your schedule allows—we’ll work with you to find a fit that works best.

Volunteer Requirements:

A current driver’s license

Your own vehicle and proof of auto insurance

Completion of a background check prior to delivering

Youth are welcome to accompany an adult driver!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, contact us at volunteer@horizonsfamily.org or call 319-398-3943 to learn more.

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at NEW LOCATION in Steeple Square (101 E 15th St, Dubuque, IA 52001). Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals. Lately, the biggest help has gone towards washing dishes.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required but please wear your hair fully back and closed toed shoes.

The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Any questions when you arrive? Call Theresa at (262)729-5725

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at NEW LOCATION in Steeple Square (101 E 15th St, Dubuque, IA 52001). Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals. Lately, the biggest help has been volunteers doing dishes.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required but please wear your hair back and closed toed shoes.

The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at NEW LOCATION in Steeple Square (101 E 15th St, Dubuque, IA 52001). Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals. Lately, dishes have been where our volunteers have been the most helpful!

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required but please wear your hair completely back and closed toed shoes.

The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Any questions when you arrive? Call Theresa at (262)729-5725

Join United Way of the Midlands in an unique volunteer opportunity – let your voice be heard! We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Community Investment Review Team (CIRT) process. CIRT participants are an integral part of UWM’s Community Care Fund investments. As a CIRT volunteer, you will read, review, and score local program applications submitted for funding. After thoughtful dialogue and analysis, new volunteers work alongside experienced returning volunteers and UWM staff to distribute grant funds amongst the programs.

CIRT Volunteer Time Commitment:

UWM strives to amplify community voice in all we do. Come and be a part of this critical process, helping to strengthen your community through impactful services.

United Housing Network (UHN) Vision

By stabilizing housing, we empower families to regain control, prevent future crises and build lasting financial security.

Volunteers will facilitate classes to families served to build knowledge and lasting financial security. In partnership with Financial Beginnings volunteers will be trained in Financial Beginnings Forward Program curriculum facilitation. UHN Classes will be held at various times on weekdays depending on the schedules of the families currently in the program. We anticipate smaller class sizes as we launch the network with a goal of 15 attendees as the UNH grows. 

Financial Beginnings Forward Program Summary 

The Forward Program combines group learning and hands-on activities to empower economically vulnerable adults to mitigate debt, establish savings, and increase their financial stability, to protect income, shelter, and insurance when cash is short. This program helps you make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Through increased financial capability, individuals’ life opportunities are extended – from savings to higher education to housing to secure retirement. Empower others to take control of their financial futures.

Responsibilities:

Physical Requirements:

Next Steps:

From the top gray toolbar, select the drop-down option from your initial's icon, scroll to the middle of the page, on the right-hand side you will find the heading “Availability”

Special thanks to Financial Beginnings for their partnership.

This holiday season, you can help bring joy and hope to families right here in our community. Our Hope-Filled Christmas event will serve over 8,000 kids, and we’d love for you to be part of it! As a volunteer, you’ll get to hand out gifts, help parents find the perfect presents, greet families etc, and share in the smiles and laughter that make this event so special.

Every volunteer plays an essential role, and each moment you give reminds families they’re not alone — that hope is alive this Christmas.

Are you passionate about healthy eating and giving back to your community? We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Nutrition Education Class!

What You’ll Do:

Where: Firefly's Chill Zone 
Commitment: 4.5 Hours 

Who We’re Looking For:
Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy working with people. No nutrition background required—just a willingness to help and learn!

Interested?
Sign up before the spots are filled! 

Are you passionate about healthy eating and giving back to your community? We’re looking for volunteers to assist with our Nutrition Education Class!

What You’ll Do:

Where: Firefly's Chill Zone 
Commitment: 4.5 Hours 

Who We’re Looking For:
Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy working with people. No nutrition background required—just a willingness to help and learn!

Interested?
Sign up before the spots are filled! 

We’re preparing for our Annual Winter Concert, a beloved tradition where our students and their families come together to sing, laugh, and celebrate the holiday season together. 

This special event not only celebrates the holiday season but also gives us the opportunity to make sure every one of our 90 students—from 6 weeks to 5-year-olds—feels the magic of the holidays. Many of our families face financial challenges, and we want to ensure that no child is left out of the celebration. Our goal is simple: to provide each student with at least one meaningful holiday gift, regardless of their family's circumstances.

You can help make this possible. Whether through a monetary donation of $40 per child or by contributing a new gift of equal value, your generosity will directly bring smiles, excitement, and warmth to a child who might otherwise go without.

In preparation for our HOPE for the Holiday event in early December, United Way of Central Iowa is collecting cleaning products and gift cards for HOPE for Stable Families. This United Way of Central Iowa program works with families to set goals, remove barriers, and use available community resources to create long-term financial stability for them and their children. 

Click here to sign-up to donate household cleaning supplies.

Click here to purchase household items from Amazon that can be shipped directly to United Way.

You can drop donations off at United Way of Central Iowa, 1111 9th St, Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50314 on the following dates between 8am and 5pm: 

If these dates do not work for you, please contact Sarah Underwood, Volunteer Engagement Manager, to arrange a time to drop off your donations to United Way of Central Iowa. Contact Sarah Underwood at sarah.underwood@unitedwaydm.org or 515-246-2504.

Everybody Wins! Iowa is a reading and mentoring organization dedicated to getting kids excited about reading! Power Read is a weekly meeting between a student and an adult mentor who reads, models reading, and shares excitement about books. We also help build home libraries by giving each student books to take home.

You can get involved by sponsoring a student! Go to Everybody Wins! Iowa Ways to Give for more information.

We are now recruiting volunteers in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties to help collect survey responses and success stories. This information helps HIRTA educate the public and funders on the benefits of public transit. We also are looking for volunteers who would like to help with some office assistance, such as helping with mailing educational material to the community. 

To become survey and success story collector HIRTA helper, we will work with your schedule to find a time you can ride the HIRTA bus and record riders' responses to questions while they ride. 

We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their personal vehicles.

Trips are based on your availability and comfort level. If you are only available certain days of the week or have a changing schedule, we will work with your schedule. Do you only want to provide transportation in your town? We have community members who could use your help! Are you willing to drive to Des Moines? We have community members who could use your help! Our biggest request from community members for volunteer drivers is trips from Indianola to the Des Moines metro for medical appointments.

- Mileage Reimbursement

- Supplemental and liability insurance

- Annual Recognition Ceremony

- Flexible volunteer schedule

-Improving lives in central Iowa

- Meeting new people

Simply create a profile on this website and HIRTA Helps staff will be in touch to schedule an orientation! If you aren't sure what you would be interested in doing yet, that's okay as well! During orientation, we will go over all the opportunities available to you.

Join Matthew 25 at Five Seasons Lights 2025! As a nonprofit partner for this year's event, we are looking for volunteers to staff the event, share information about our mission, and collect donations on behalf of Matthew 25 the evening of Sunday, December 14th. This is a wonderful chance to connect with families, share the work we do, and build awareness of our mission and programs!

Shifts are available in 1-2 hour increments between 4:30-9pm. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please contact volunteer@matthew-25.org.

We celebrate the month's birthdays for independent residents on the third Tuesday of each month. We are seeking volunteers for a 30-45 minute performance from around 5:00-5:45! This can include singing, piano or other instruments, or other types of performance, and may be done solo or in a small group.

Volunteers can enjoy a delicious meal in appreciation for their service.

Looking for someone to assist in picking up our Pantry items from St. Stephen's, Mondays at 9:00 am. Fridays we need our bread/milk/butter picked up from Hy-Vee (Locust) anytime between 9am-12:30pm. If you are able to help with just one day or the other, it would still be greatly appreciated. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 40lb and have the ability to bend, push and pull. If you are able to pass our MVR, we provide the van. 

We need assistance in the pick up, loading and unloading of the pantry items. This is an ongoing need. 

Come in and join us as we serve a warm meal to our girls. Girls Inc. provides a meal to each girl Monday- Friday. 

This season, you can make a difference by participating in our winter gear drive. Donate your gently used or new coats and help our girls stay warm. 

Join in on the heart of what we do. Monday through Friday, Girls Inc. provides programming in areas like healthy cooking, literacy, and STEM. Come be a part of something bigger! 

About P4K's Goal Buddy Program: Goal Buddies help 5th and 6th grade students achieve reading, life skills, and attendance benchmarks through goal setting: a powerful thinking process that turns ideas into realities, and dreams into bright futures.

What Goal Buddies Do: Twice a month, Goal Buddies present P4K curriculum to two classrooms, with the assistance of the teachers. Topics include: career options, colleges, goal setting, healthy relationships, and school attendance.

Time Commitment: 1 hour (30mins for each classroom), twice a month on Wednesdays, 1:45 - 2:50 pm.

Join us in making the Parade of Lights magical and safe by setting up and taking down barricades along the route. Light up the night with us while keeping everyone safe.

Greet our vendors with a smile and help them find their spots in the morning. You'll be the go-to person to ensure everyone's set up and ready to go.

After a successful show, lend a hand with cleanup. You'll be helping us pack up and leave the space as neat as we found it.

Help transform our venue by setting up tables and chairs the night before the big show. Your effort will make the morning run smoothly for all our vendors.

Help build a unique Little Free Library at Bluff Strokes Art Center!

*MUST HAVE CARPENTRY EXPERIENCE*

Little Free Library book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds; for more information, click the link below to learn more

Little Free Library Website

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 are needed nightly to assist with a variety of duties such as counting cars, helping with campground traffic, scanning and selling tickets, handing out brochures and candy canes, monitoring the exit and assisting with the flow of traffic outside the campground.

All proceeds from Holiday Lights at the Lake benefit The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County.

Great for individuals and group volunteers!! 

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

Volunteers will have the opporunity to make bird nest boxes for zoo birds with our Avian Supervisor. Nest boxes are crucial for the welfare of zoo birds.

Link to SignUp: https://signup.com/go/vwLnixU

DISCOVER the WILD Days at the Zoo! The purpose of these days is to connect the Zoo guest with the Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priority animals, conservation organizations, AZA, and how to TAKE ACTION for the natural world around them.   These days are planned and coordinated by the Zoo's Education Team. Activities are simple, interactive and can be learned the day of the event.  

Shifts are from 9:45 - 12:00 & 11:45 - 2:00.

Volunteers ages 9 and up are welcomed.

** Volunteers under the age of 13 MUST have an adult chaperone signed up with them. 

2025 DISCOVER the WILD Days

December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

2026 DISCOVER the WILD Days
January 18 - Coral
February 7 - Big Cats
March 18 - Frogs
April 12 - Cranes
May 16 - Rhinos
June 21 - Giraffes
July 15 - Iowa
August 19 - Cassowary
September 19 - Red Pandas
October 11 - Lemurs
November 14 - Turtles
December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

SIGN UP using this link: https://signup.com/go/mvXkzPu

Join us in spreading holiday cheer by volunteering at our Christmas Toy Shop!

We need dedicated volunteers to help sort and inventory Christmas gifts currently being purchased and donated to The Salvation Army's annual Toyland and Adopt-A-Family programs. Your support will ensure families can easily select toys for their children at a later distribution event.

Qualifications:

Group Participation:

Registration Requirements:

Location: 2525 Dodge Street 

What to Expect:

Sign up HERE.