Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Do you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felted wool, or other types of fabric crafting? The Botanical Artisan Guild (BAG) of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden seeks volunteers who enjoy any of these activities to support the Fiber Arts Committee. This is a group of volunteers who create botanically inspired items that are sold in the gift shop. Proceeds support the Botanical Garden. This is a flexible and creative volunteer role. The committee meets regularly, and volunteers work both in small groups and/or independently at home. This volunteer role is under the guidance of the Fiber Arts Committee Coordinator and the Botanical Artisan Guild Coordinator (both volunteer led roles). The BAG overall works with the Retail Program Manager at the Garden. Interested? Fill out a volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1325256960.  Questions? Email: artisanguild@dmbotanicalgarden.com.

The Admission Desk and Garden Shop Assistant provides high quality guest experience and promotes Botanical Garden activities, events, membership and more.

Greatest needs are Wednesday mornings and afternoons as well Friday afternoons. Other shifts are available as well. Volunteers should be involved frequently enough to keep up on skills needed for the role and current events.  Seasonal hours may be slightly different.

Application can be made at: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1325256960

Program description:

Tiger Packs is an initiative to combat hunger in the Grinnell-Newburg School District. Eligible K-8 students receive a weekly bag of kid-friendly, nutritious food to take home on the weekends while the high school students have access to a food pantry with a variety of healthy snacks and takeaway meals.

Location: Grinnell

Duties:

·       Help package food items into grocery bags for preK-8th grade students in G-N school district. Approx. 10 food items each packaging in an assembly line style.

·       If able to arrive early volunteers begin unpacking of food from boxes into tubs for packaging. Food arrives at 2:30.

·       Additional duties would tie and add label with a stapler to each bag.

·       Place bags in tubs and lift and move tubs.

Skills required:

●      RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.

●      Relate well to others and take a team approach.

Amount of Time: 1-2 hours/week, every other week, as the volunteer is available (no requirement to attend every packaging session, all assistance is appreciated)

Time of Day: Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm; food arrives at 2:30pm. Volunteers may arrive at 2:30pm. This occurs throughout the school year.

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to help combat hunger throughout Grinnell-Newburg School District

●        Develop lasting relationships with other volunteers

●        Milage reimbursement available if delivering Tiger Packs to the schools.

Description:

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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Description:

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:

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Description:

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

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

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Red Cross Digital Volunteers use their social media skill set to help maintain and amplify the Red Cross message, as well as help community members, on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Digital Volunteers may be trained to help with tasks like social care, social monitoring and content creation, and they may be asked to post from personal or regional social media accounts.

Additional opportunities during a disaster response might include:

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

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Description:

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

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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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Help us pack orders of local produce for our online market. Volunteers will pack bags for distribution on Thursdays. This opportunity requires close toed shoes and a lot of moving. An enjoyable and easy way to get to know others in the community who are interested in learning about local food systems!

Food safety training is required before being eligible for a volunteer shift. Please get in touch with Field to Family to arrange for the training. Training takes about 30 minutes and can be held before your first shift.

Purpose:  Volunteers will provide support and be a point of contact for family and friends, at the desk in the surgery waiting lobby and other lobbies in procedural areas. 

Responsibilities:  

Skills/Experience: 

Training Required:

Summary

The volunteer Community Care Representative will represent the Dubuque Regional Humane Society in a professional and courteous manner and provide prompt and courteous service at the Main Lobby. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable team players with excellent customer service and willingness to learn!

Shifts we need help (full or partial):

Tuesday - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m

Thursday - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m

Friday - 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

If you are interested in this volunteer role, please apply as a volunteer on our website (add front desk interest in application notes) and complete our new volunteer orientation: https://www.dbqhumane.org/new-volunteer 

Essential Job Functions

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

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

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

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman coordinates a volunteer ombudsman program, and we are actively seeking volunteers throughout the state of Iowa!  After completing initial certification training, a volunteer ombudsman in our program will make regular visits to an assigned long-term care facility to help serve as a voice for residents, talking with them about their rights, empowering them, and providing advocacy.

Our volunteers are asked to spend a minimum of 3 hours per month in their assigned facility, complete monthly reports, work with long-term care ombudsman staff at the local and state levels, and complete annual continuing education to remain certified.  Visits to facilities are generally unannounced and can be made at any time, any day generally between the hours of 8am-8pm.

For a volunteer who may wish to make an impact but not wish/be able to make visits to facilities, there are more administrative volunteer opportunities available on an individualized basis.

If you have a passion for helping other people, especially those most vulnerable in our state, feel free to contact us for an application!  866-236-1430 or sltco@hhs.iowa.gov

We provide daily activities that stimulate residents mind, body, and soul. We are committed to helping our residents continue to lead a positive and rewarding life by helping them maintain their independence for as long as possible. Some of our residents live with dementia; your support can help them cope with the disorientation they are feeling. A key part of this role will be to provide reassurance and company to residents. We encourage you to share your unique talents and stories with residents.

The Health Center is a busy environment, it is essential that volunteers are independent and proactive. While you need to listen to staff, you also need to seek out the one-to-one experiences.

Please fill out an application through:

www.oaknoll.com/volunteer

Friends of the Family is looking for individuals who are interested in helping to support our Grants Manager with ensuring programs are following guidelines and funding requirements.

What You Will Do:  

Event volunteers will assist the Friends of the Family development team execute events to meet fundraising and community engagement goals. We have a few options when it comes to helping with events, they are preparing for events, working events and cleaning up events. Task are written out below. If you enjoy mingling with community members and creating a fun environment these opportunities are for you. If you enjoy helping with behind the scenes of events these opportunities are also for you! Volunteers are necessary for the success of events and we love having individuals or teams help. 

Tasks: 

Preparing for events entail printing and cutting materials, selecting and packing supplies and decorations, setting up the venue. 

Working events entails greeting and checking guests in, helping with live and silent auctions. 

Cleaning up events entails collecting and packing supplies and decorations, helping guests with auction items and check out, cleaning up the venue. 

Upcoming Events: 

Putt an End to Homelessness: August 15th 2025

A Night In...: November 14th 2025

Chef's Take a Stand: April 2nd 2026

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.

Bridges Mentoring Program is a community based 1:1 mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with youth mentees ages 5 to 17.  Mentors spend one hour per week with their mentee developing a positive supportive relationship.  Initial and on going training is provided.  The duration of a match is a minimum of one year.

Examples of mentoring activities can include playing a game, conversation, sharing a hobby,  attending a play, going to the library and much more.  The Bridges Program provides periodic large group activity opportunities.

The program coordinator provides match oversight.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank! We appreciate your support of our mission. Help make a direct impact in ensuring families access healthy food by volunteering in the Community Garden! Tasks can include planting, pulling weeds, watering, harvesting, and much more!

To sign up immediately through our website, please visit NEIFB Volunteer Website and sign up. Locate "Community Garden" on the calendar and start receiving notifications for your volunteer time! For questions, please contact Raechel Miller at rmiller@neifb.org.

Location: 1605 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703

2 Hours | 8:00am-10:00am

You must wear closed toe shoes. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank! We appreciate your support of our mission. For those interested in gaining experience in a warehouse setting, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is looking for individuals to assist with basic support in the warehouse.

To sign up immediately through our website, please visit NEIFB Volunteer Website and sign up. Locate "Warehouse" on the calendar and start receiving notifications for your volunteer time! For questions, please contact Raechel Miller at rmiller@neifb.org.

Location: 1605 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Flexible Scheduling!

Hours Vary | 8:00 am-4:30 pm hours are available. 

You must wear closed toe shoes.

Symphony Experience Stewards are an essential part of the volunteer ensemble by helping orchestrate a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our sponsors and special guests. With your attentive eye and friendly presence, you help us set the stage for an exceptional evening of music and connection at the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony.

No formal experience is required...just a smile, a passion for people, and a love for the arts. Together, we ensure every guest feels valued and immersed in the magic of the music!

Please volunteer to assist students with virtual math tutoring either during the school day or after school.

To help patients look good—which can help patients feel better—UnityPoint Hospice Cedar Rapids seeks licensed barbers and cosmetologists to volunteer their services to homebound hospice patients.

Professionals who volunteer must have a current and valid state license, and they also must undergo hospice volunteer training. You can be a part of helping not only to maintain someone's very appearance, but to maintain their dignity of life.

Hospice is not a place, but a philosophy of care. While a hospice serves those on their end-of-life journey, the process really concerns living—and, in as many cases as possible, living in the patient's home. At UnityPoint Hospice, we provide each patient comfort and the best possible care. Our volunteers play a critical role in our patients’ journey. They help to fulfill our goal — to help patients and their families live every moment.

UnityPoint Hospice volunteers complete 14 hours of training in hospice philosophy, end-of-life care issues, and documentation. They also participate in ongoing educational opportunities throughout the year. We seek licensed barbers and hairdressers to volunteer, providing haircuts and related services to hospice patients in their homes.

For more information or to register for our next orientation opportunity, contact Amber Young, hospice volunteer coordinator, at (319) 369-7744, or amber.young@unitypoint.org.

Being a hospice volunteer is an opportunity to provide compassionate support to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. This meaningful experience involves visiting a patient weekly or bi-weekly in their home/care center to offer companionship. This companionship may include sitting with them, talking, listening, holding their hand, reading books, playing music, or simply being present. Volunteers are a vital piece of the hospice team and the care that we provide.

We are looking for veteran volunteers who would like to visit with our veteran patients. These veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate to and connect with Veteran patients in a way that our other volunteers cannot.

Volunteer today and join us in a life changing experience for both you and the patients we serve. Very flexible and based on your schedule. No experience needed- just a compassionate heart. We serve patients in a 50-mile radius of Cedar Rapids. You will always be matched to patients within your preferred locations!

To become a volunteer, contact Haley Tackaberry, volunteer coordinator, at 319.491.4498, or email haley.tackaberry@unitypoint.org.

Being a hospice volunteer is an opportunity to provide compassionate support to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. This meaningful experience involves visiting a patient weekly or bi-weekly in their home/care center to offer companionship. This companionship may include sitting with them, talking, listening, holding their hand, reading books, playing music, or simply being present. Volunteers are a vital piece of the hospice team and the care that we provide. Volunteer today and join us in a life changing experience for both you and the patients we serve. Very flexible and based on your schedule. No experience needed- just a compassionate heart. We serve patients in a 50-mile radius of Cedar Rapids. You will always be matched to patients within your preferred locations!

UnityPoint Hospice volunteers complete 14 hours of training in hospice philosophy, end-of-life care issues, and documentation. They also participate in ongoing educational opportunities throughout the year. Volunteering opportunities can range from an hour or so with a patient weekly or every other week, to several hours weekly in the office, in our hospital in-patient unit, or in patients’ homes or care facilities.

Note: We are in particular need of veterans to serve as hospice volunteers, because veterans who become hospice patients often ask for a veteran to serve as a volunteer.

For more information or to register for our next orientation opportunity, contact Haley Tackaberry, hospice volunteer coordinator, at (319)-491-4498, or haley.tackaberry@unitypoint.org.

Want an easy way to make a big impact in someone's life?

Join our team of upbeat, big-hearted people who help to bring peace to those with terminal illnesses.

As a respite care volunteer with UnityPoint Hospice, you stay with the patient to allow caregivers or loved ones time to take care of themselves. This may be time to get a haircut, go to the grocery store, or even a day-long outing with friends. A visit with a patient might last two to four hours (or, in rare instances, enough time to allow the caregiver a day-long outing).

Volunteers are essential to the compassionate and personalized care provided by UnityPoint Hospice. Before you can visit patients, Iowa law requires hospice volunteers to undergo 14 hours of training (as well as background checks). At UnityPoint Hospice, we provide some of that training in person, and some of it online. Training includes such topics as hospice philosophy, attitudes toward death, preparing for death at home, spirituality in hospice, communication skills, and grief/bereavement.

To become a volunteer, call Haley Tackaberry, volunteer coordinator, at 319-491-4498, or email haley.tackaberry@unitypoint.org.

UnityPoint Hospice provides individualized patient and family-centered care to eastern Iowans within a 50-mile radius of Cedar Rapids. UnityPoint Hospice volunteers serve patients and their families in their homes or in care facilities as well as in the inpatient unit at UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital. Volunteers' many services include providing companionship, socialization, and two- to three-hour respite services.  

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The RiverWorks Assistant (Education) (2nd floor) is responsible for helping the Educator at the RiverWorks Stream Table during peak hours. Please help clean up any water, hang up smocks and collect boats. Extra towels and smocks are available in the storage closet. This area can get wet, so volunteers/interns should wear footwear that will not hold water. The volunteer can assist the learning process while the children and adults are having fun. Shifts are available daily from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and/or 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please state availability when responding

RiverWorks volunteers are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Volunteers are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS (After 10 hours commitment) All benefits are subject to change

When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule, they are given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). The uniform shirt should be worn with tan or khaki colored pants; no blue jeans, blue jean skirts, or shorts. Capri khakis are acceptable.  All volunteers must wear a name badge to be identified as a museum volunteer.

We look forward to hearing from you!

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The volunteer greeter position is a vital position at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The greeter is one of the first faces the River Museum guests will see. The greeter welcomes each visitor to our campus with a “Welcome” and a “Smile”. The greeter stands near the front doors of the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center.

If visitors are entering for the first time in either building the greeter offers the visitor a map of the campus and answers any questions they may have. Questions may vary from:

Greeters are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Greeters are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change

Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The Blacksmith/Maintenance/Skilled volunteer (Boat Shop) is located in the boat shop or blacksmith shop in the Mississippi River Discovery Center. This is a group of volunteers that get together on Thursday mornings to help with electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, building, and repairing projects for the Museum & Aquarium. If you like to work with your hands, have a skill that you would like to utilize or have wanting to learn a skill, this is the position for you!

Blacksmith/Maintenance/Skilled volunteers are needed 2 days a week. currently each Thursday morning but we are looking at adding skilled volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays, once trained. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change

When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule they will be given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). skilled volunteers are encouraged to follow our safety policies, further discussion on apparel and equipment upon confirmation of acceptance. 

Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

halom Community Impact Center (SCIC) is looking for passionate and committed individuals—including community members and business leaders—to serve on our Board of Directors. SCIC empowers refugees and underserved communities through programs such as English Language Learning (ELL), digital literacy, academic support, summer youth programs, preschool education, and job readiness assistance. Our mission is to equip individuals with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in every area of life. As a board member, you’ll play a vital role in guiding SCIC’s strategic direction, expanding its reach, and increasing its impact. We welcome those with experience in nonprofit leadership, education, business development, workforce training, or community engagement. If you're passionate about equity, inclusion, and helping others build a brighter future, we invite you to bring your voice and vision to our board. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Outlook Enrichment is seeking dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of our blind and visually impaired event participants.

We need reliable drivers to provide transportation to and from our events, ensuring everyone can fully participate and enjoy our activities. We plan to build a roster of volunteers in case their availability changes. Support will be ongoing and dependent on our event schedule!

Volunteers are not required to stay during the event. You can browse our current events on our website.

Being a hospice volunteer is an opportunity to provide compassionate support to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. This meaningful experience involves visiting a patient weekly or bi-weekly in their home/care center to offer companionship. This companionship may include sitting with them, talking, listening, holding their hand, reading books, playing music, or simply being present. Volunteers are a vital piece of the hospice team and the care that we provide. Volunteer today and join us in a life changing experience for both you and the patients we serve.

Very flexible and based on your schedule. No experience needed- just a compassionate heart. We serve patients in a 50-mile radius of Cedar Rapids. You will always be matched to patients within your preferred locations! 

Once a month, thorough cleaning of the upstairs area at Bluff Strokes Art Center which will include:

Escort

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

Or for more information please contact Sarah Candee at scandee@stonehilldbq.com or 563-690-9666

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.

Transferring residents from their room to in-house clinic.  The clinic will consist of podiatry, optical or a dental clinic. Times and dates vary. 

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

Or for more information please contact Sarah Candee at scandee@stonehilldbq.com or 563-690-9666

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.

Join AAP and the Salvation Army for our annual partnership: Sensory-Friendly Bell Ringing!

What does sensory-friendly bell ringing entail? In lieu of bells, volunteer will shake glow sticks to make the experience sensory-friendlier! Bring your family and take part in a holiday tradition in a way that honors individuals of all abilities!

Use this link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FABAD2BA4F4C43-57583957-sensory#/

At ReStore Dubuque, volunteers play a vital role in our mission. From organizing donations and assisting customers on the sales floor to helping with merchandising, pricing, and minor repairs, volunteers keep our store running smoothly. Whether you're lifting furniture, sorting inventory, or creating inspiring displays, every task helps generate funding for local affordable housing and makes a meaningful difference in our community. To register for a shift, please visit our volunteer portal. 

Want to make an impact on food security in your community? 

Our pantry, located at the Burrows Center in Benson, needs pantry assistants to help people shop for items as well as organize and restock shelves.  

In addition to the good feels, this opportunity offers job skills, new social connections, letters of recommendation, and service hour confirmation.  

Ideal candidates are comfortable standing, walking, bending, and are able to lift 20-30 pounds. Youth aged 16 and older can volunteer without an adult present, with a guardian permission form on file. 

You can try this opportunity once or commit to an ongoing schedule.  

Want to volunteer with a group or need a custom schedule? Let's talk! You can reach the volunteer department at wstvolunteers@usc.salavationarmy.org or 402-898-6000.

Sign up HERE!

: EDS teams prepare and serve food to first responders and disaster victims.  Shelter 

: EDS teams provide flood-relief kits, clothing, personal hygiene items, and household goods.  Financial assistance 

: EDS teams provides emotional and spiritual care to survivors and first responders  Long-term recovery assistance 

https://forms.salarmydisasterrelief.org/app/230364844354154

To learn more or to be considered for a supportive, non-credentialled role with Disaster Response, please call your local Salvation Army location or contact The Salvation Army Headquarters at 402-898-7700. 

Do you have a connection to a local nursing home, hospice, assisted living facility, Meals on Wheels program, or senior center? We'd love your help spreading the word!

Letters Against Isolation is a volunteer-run nonprofit that coordinates volunteers to mail friendly, handwritten letters to seniors facing social isolation. We're looking to expand our outreach and connect with more facilities that might benefit from this simple, joyful program.

If you know a care facility or program that might be interested in receiving letters, or if you would like to get involved yourself, please use the links below.

A staff member, such as a director or program manager, must complete this form directly. Please only reach out to a facility you know personally, such as one where you have volunteered, worked, or where a friend or relative lives.

Seniors are also welcome to join us as letter writers. If you or someone you know might enjoy writing to brighten another senior’s day, we would love to have you as part of our community.

Alternatively, view our UW Midlands volunteer opportunity.

Please join us in celebrating the Holiday Season with our annual Kids Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!

Every year, our Hope Center Members (ages K-12th) have the opportunity to utilize budgeting skills with the Hope bucks they've earned throughout the season. They get to purchase gifts from the Christmas shop for themselves and their families.

Volunteers help our Members shop for presents and wrap the gifts for the children to take home in time for Christmas. In addition, we ask for help with set-up, stocking, sorting gifts, cashier, and clean up.

Help us pack bags of food for our kids to take home!

While we provide our youth and children with snacks and serve hot meals daily, The Hope Center also helps maintain food security with individual packages of meals and snacks for our members to take home each weekend!

Groups and individuals are welcome to assist us monthly as we organize and set up food package assembly lines, we will pack food bags and load them into totes for storage until distributed. Help is needed to tear-down and clean-up packages.

Aging Services strives to keep older adults as independent and active for as long as possible by providing a wide variety of programs and resources. 

Aging Services provides volunteer-based transportation services free of charge to older adults in our community so they are able to get to and from medical appointments and essential errands such as food banks and the pharmacy. Volunteers give their time, but are reimbursed mileage! 

The transportation program runs Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Volunteers are notified a week in advance of potential driving opportunities, which the volunteer is able to accept or decline.  We love working with your schedule and are very flexible!

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

Aging Services Chore volunteers use basic skills and tools to fix minor problems in an older adult's home. Projects can range from installing safety rails, fixing a dripping faucet, to screwing in light bulbs and washing curtains.  Chore Services staff contact volunteers in advance to see if a project may be of interest to you.  Volunteers are welcome to accept or decline the project when it is proposed to them.  Your handy work will help a senior to continue to live independently in their own home.  There's no place like home!

Volunteers will fill out an application, pass background checks and must own some basic tools to participate.  We will need you to be able to make simple repairs around the home of a client, adhere to the scope of work, and work with ASI staff to arrange for purchase of minor supply needs.

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

Start a new adventure!!  Friendly visitor volunteers are matched with an older adult whose social network has decreased due to reduced mobility, the relocation of family and friends, or shrinking peer group. You will be matched with an older adult with similar interests, to meet one hour a week (or more) on a day and time mutually agreed upon.  Talk Hawkeye sports, bake cookies, share family photos, or simply chat about current events. 

Volunteers will apply with Aging Services, pass background checks, and go through a brief training on volunteer policy and procedure.

Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency...join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across Nebraska and Iowa, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit our website to sign up, or share our program with a care facility that might want to receive letters:

Choose the registration option that suits you best: individual, student, group, or educator.

A staff member (like a director or program manager) must complete the form directly.

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

This volunteer would assist in administrative tasks such as data entry, sending letters etc.  Individual should be comfortable with typing, excel and working independently.

This individual will assist in marketing efforts for Willkie House.  Tasks would vary based on individual skills.  Assistance with social media marketing, design of printed and virtual materials etc

Come work with youth during our afterschool program and provide extra help in our classrooms! Tasks could be tutoring or assisting with an activity.

This opportunity is also open to groups who would like to volunteer together.  Groups willing to throw theme/holiday parties are welcome also

We constantly receive donations, and they are placed in closets but sometimes do not get sorted through due to time constrictions.  We are looking for an individual or individuals who are willing to come in 1-3 hrs per week to sort through them and reorganize the closets as needed.

Volunteer will greet guests as they come in, answer phones, hand out hygiene products and monitor the building to ensure safety.  If a safety issue comes up volunteer can deescalate the situation verbally if they feel safe if not staff or  MPD can be called.  

Guests are constantly coming and going from our shelter.  We need help getting the rooms cleaned up and prepped for the next guest.  This includes bagging up belongings and storing them or bagging all items and taking them to the dumpster; sweeping, mopping, cleaning the refrigerator, disinfecting all areas and getting bedding items & hygiene products placed in room.  Depending on the condition of the room it may take 1-3 hrs.

As a veteran, you understand the unique bond and experiences that only fellow service members can share. WesleyLife Hospice invites you to extend that camaraderie by joining our We Honor Veterans program. WesleyLife Hospice is the ONLY Central Iowa Hospice to earn the Level 5 (highest possible) distinction with the We Honor Veterans Program created by the VA and The Alliance for Care at Home. Your support can bring dignity, comfort, and honor to veterans at the end of their journey.

Ways You Can Make a Difference:
- Vet-to-Vet Cafés: Host small gatherings where veterans can share their stories, build connections, and find comfort in familiar company. 
- Companionship Visits: Offer a listening ear, reminisce about shared military experiences, and provide companionship to veterans in their final days.
- Community Education: Help educate families and caregivers about the unique needs of veterans at the end of life, ensuring they receive the respect and care they deserve.
- Veteran Pinning Ceremonies & Final Salutes: Assist with ceremonies that honor a veteran’s service, including pinnings to share their stories and show our appreciation and military exits/final salute at the time of death.

Your presence can bring peace, respect, and pride to fellow veterans, reminding them they are not forgotten.

Ready to Serve Fellow Veterans?
Contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366 to learn more or apply directly at https://bttr.im/m837f .
Opportunities are currently available in Polk, Dallas, Boone, Story, Marion, Jasper, Marshall, and Warren counties.

**Requirements:**
- Volunteer Application- complete using this link: https://bttr.im/m837f

- Background Check and Drug Screen/Physical

- Completion of Hospice Training provided by WesleyLife

For more information, contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366, or apply directly at https://bttr.im/m837f .

Program description:

Renewed Hope is a ministry of the Grinnell Friends Church located in Grinnell Iowa. The work of the ministry is done by volunteers and funded by free will donations.  We are passionate about helping people get the home furnishings needed to make a house their home. Often times they are starting over and have little. Other times they just need to fill in some gaps. Either way, we want to help. There are many generous people that are willing to donate. There are also a lot of usable home furnishings that end up in the trash. We want to connect both of those to people in need.

Duties:

·       Help pick up and deliver home furnishings.

·       Greet and assist community members as they visit the store for home furnishings.

Skills required:

●      RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.

●      Ability to help lift and move furniture.

●      Able to keep information confidential

●      Positive attitude and willing to serve families in need

●      Relate well to others and take a team approach.

Amount of Time: 3-5 hours

Time of Day: Help is needed moving furniture on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 8am-1pm.

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to help those in need of furniture

●        Develop lasting relationships with other volunteers

●        Supplemental life and accident insurance while volunteering (see brochure)

●        Mileage reimbursement available if delivering food to homebound

Operation information: Our goal is help those who need help with home furnishings. We are hopeful to work with kind-hearted, thoughtful and compassionate volunteers who will assist in our mission.   Our purpose is to make home furnishings available to those that need them. We pick up donated furnishings and deliver them to people in Poweshiek County Iowa. There is no charge for the furnishings or for pick up or delivery. Free will donations are accepted. We would love to strengthen our community by developing relationships with those we meet.

For more information, please contact RSVP Volunteer Coordinator at 641-888-0989 or email ashley.sorensen@volunteeriowa.org

Support a cause you care about by coordinating a collection drive! Review the guide below for best practices and nonprofit beneficiary ideas. For questions or to celebrate your success, please respond to this opportunity and email volunteer@uweci.org.

The Volunteer English Instructor would be responsible for facilitating high-quality English for adult learners. Facilitate classes for ELL students in English “instruct

‘ and collaborate with multilingual co-teachers to interpret important class announcements and/or communication. Collaborate with RIVA AmeriCorps members to adapt lesson plans and learning activities to meet students’ needs and interests.

YPN is seeking individuals who have an imagination and would love to be the sidekick to a young child! We hold prenatal and parenting group meetings on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. year round and provide on-site childcare for children ages 0-5. This opportunity provides flexibility in your schedule. We also welcome and encourage bilingual volunteers as YPN serves Hispanic, African and Afghan families that speak limited to no English. 

Required hand hygiene at all entrances/exits and between sessions.

All volunteers must complete an application, interview, and a background check. All volunteers must be 15 years of age or older to volunteer on their own.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to volunteer their time with someone who is nearing the end of life. 

Volunteers prepare a meal to serve shelter clients for dinner. Needs to feed up to 35 people.

Meal Provider Guidelines: 

Program description:

S.H.E. (Supporting, Helping, Empowering) Counts Davis Girl Power Math Club.  The mission of S.H.E. COUNTS is to support, help, and empower women and girls in Poweshiek County. Created in 2013, S.H.E. COUNTS is headed by a diverse group of women within the county who are committed to helping move women and girls towards self-reliance. There are currently 30-35 girls in the program. Each session there is a fun activity that teaches math skills. As a volunteer you would be assigned to help a group of girls (5-6 approx.) on the activity of the day.

Duties:

·       Build relationships with 3rd and 4th grade girls

·       Provide math education and fun educational activities

·       Work with a group of 5-6 girls

Skills required:

●      RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.

●      Relate well to youth

●      Basic math comprehension needed

●      Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis

Amount of Time: Volunteers meet weekly for 1-2 hours

Time of Day: Wednesdays afterschool until 5pm;  October-March

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to help 3rd and 4th grade girls throughout Grinnell-Newburg School District

●        Develop relationships with students and other volunteers

Program Description: Childcare, mentoring, working/leading with specific activities (crafts, projects, etc.), office work, lesson writing, grant writing, organizational efforts (inventory/organizing physical and electronic items/etc.), grant-writing.  LINK Mentoring offers one-on-one mentoring to K-8 students in Grinnell. We are always looking for college students who would like to volunteer to be a mentor to a student. Mentors meet with their students once a week during the lunch hour. During this time the pair eat lunch, play games, make crafts, etc. The mentors serve as positive role models in the students’ lives. We also need volunteers for the after-school and summer programs (our goal is about 1 adult to 10 children, or 2 to 15), as well as community mentors who are ready to act when a child is in need.

Location: Bailey Park, Fairview, Davis, or Grinnell Middle School

Duties:

·       Build relationships with K-8 Students in Grinnell through mentorship activities

·       Provide homework assistance for afterschool program or be a reading buddy

·       Help ensure a safe environment for all

·       Teach specific skills or hobbies; arts and crafts, coding, sports, music, etc

Skills required:

●      RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.

●      Relate well to youth

●      Flexible schedule - school year once a week at lunch hour

●      Good communications skills, patience and empathy

●      Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis

Amount of Time: Volunteers meet weekly for 1hours at lunch time;  Summer time – can be flexible program 7:30-5:30pm; Afterschool program 3-6pm

Time of Day: Flexible for summer camp and afterschool program

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to help k-8 students throughout Grinnell-Newburg School District

●        Develop relationships with students and other volunteers

We need a reliable volunteer to pick up and transport hot meals from Family Fare Supermarket at 820 N Saddle Creek Road, Omaha, NE 68132 and take to workers at the work site in the metro. Location of work site varies week by week so if you have not heard from the project lead within 48 hrs of your shift, please contact Christina Negrete at Christina.negrete@USC.Salvationarmy.org 402-968-2063 and/or Legna Colon at legna.colon@usc.salvationarmy.org 402-713-1948. 

Volunteers will need to use their own transportation.

Space for 9 hot meals will be needed in the vehicle.

Help is needed at the Council Bluffs store Monday through Saturday. Shifts are available between 8a and 5p but we can also customize a schedule for you if needed. 

The Council Bluffs Store is located at 3435 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA.

Temp need for testing and training on this portal utilized for training purposes only

The Meals on Wheels program is so much more than just a meal. Our program helps seniors stay in their homes, maintaining their independence and happiness. A daily check by a Meals on Wheels driver allows monitoring for potential problems, falls and accidents.

Volunteer just one hour a week or one hour a month.  Pick up meals between 10:30-11:00 and the route takes an hour or less.  All within Sioux City area.  If over the age of 55 eligible for .50 a mile reimbursement.

NAMI DUBUQUE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR:

Please fill out our volunteer form on our website to be considered: www.namidubuque.org/volunteer

Purpose: 

The Cedar Falls Historical Society is seeking responsible, reliable, enthusiastic, and personable hosts to staff our Schoolhouse Museum on weekend afternoons.

Responsibilities: 

• Greets visitors and welcomes them to the Museum
• Answers questions from visitors

Training Provided:

Volunteers at the Schoolhouse Museum are supporting our vision of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.
Museum hosts allow us to extend our open hours into the weekend.

Benefits to volunteer: 

• Build relationships with a great community of staff and volunteers
• Build appreciation for the history of Cedar Falls
• Get to know the town where you live
• Gain customer service experience

Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the history of the Schoolhouse Museum
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s mission
• Volunteers age 18 and older are welcome
• Volunteers must complete the Schoolhouse host training orientation to volunteer in the position

Dates needed: Saturdays and/or Sundays in May to mid October 

Purpose: 

The Cedar Falls Historical Society is seeking responsible, reliable, enthusiastic, and personable hosts to staff our Ice House Museum on weekend afternoons.

Responsibilities: 

• Greets visitors and welcomes them to the Museum.
• Collects admission and gift shop proceeds (cash or check payments) from customers; making change for cash customers.
• Answers questions from visitors

Training Provided:

Volunteers will complete a training and orientation session in order to volunteer at the Ice House Museum. The Volunteer Coordinator is on call to help the volunteer troubleshoot unusual circumstances.

Impact of assignment: 

Volunteers at the Ice House Museum are supporting our vision of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.
Museum hosts allow us to extend our open hours into the weekend.

Benefits to volunteer: 

• Build relationships with a great community of staff and volunteers
• Build appreciation for the history of Cedar Falls
• Get to know the town where you live
• Gain customer service experience

Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the history of the Ice House Museum
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s mission
• Prior cashier experience is helpful
• Volunteers age 18 and older are welcome
• Volunteers must complete the Ice House host training orientation to volunteer in the position

Dates needed: Saturdays and/or Sundays in May to mid-October

Purpose/Objective:

The person filling the position of Field Trip Assistant will serve as a member of the Education Team at the Cedar Falls Historical Society by facilitating field trips at our three historic museums. Field trip volunteers support our mission of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: welcoming field trip visitors, teaching about the respective field trip topic/s, answering questions, and supervising field trip visits.

Shifts are 1-5 hours long (between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm) depending on the field trip), during the school week--Monday through Friday. Field trips occur beginning in September through mid October, and again starting in mid April through May.

Knowledge of Cedar Falls history is a plus, but not a requirement. Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Experience with school-age children
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• Enthusiasm for, and ability to communicate about, the history of the the respective museum building/s
• Volunteers age 18 and older are welcome
• Volunteers must complete the field trip assistant training orientation to volunteer in the position
• Availability to assist during school hours is essential

Leadership Opportunity:

Serving as a field trip assistant for the Cedar Falls Historical Society also means serving as an ambassador and advocate for the museums and the organization, in the greater community.

Check out this short video interview with the Cedar Falls Historical Society to learn more about this opportunity!

The Cedar Falls Historical Society is seeking fundraisers to assist with our capital campaign. The Historical Society is launching into a second phase of our campaign which will include building a new interactive museum on Franklin St., behind our new education center at 315 Clay Street.

Steering committee members identify and solicit potential donors for our capital campaign and attend one meeting per month.

Fundraising experience and knowledge of the Historical Society is desired, but not required. Training will be provided. Steering committee members must be enthusiastic about the Historical Society and our plans to build a new museum and willing to share that enthusiasm with others in the community.

Purpose/Objective:

The person filling the position of Cedar Falls Historical Society Board Member will help manage the affairs of the organization. Board members support our mission of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls, and advocating for the organization in the greater community.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include any or all of the following: attendance at monthly meetings, fund raising, general upkeep, weekend hosting, event planning, volunteer recruitment, and offering assistance in areas of personal and professional expertise.

We expect those who are interested in serving on the board to become supporting "Friends" members of the Historical Society.

We expect board members to volunteer beyond the monthly meetings.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Reliability and responsibility are essential
• Availability to attend to attend regularly scheduled Board meetings
• A passion for history and/or Cedar Falls history and/or the Cedar Falls Historical Society and its mission
• A general understanding of, and an ability to communicate, the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s mission, vision, values
• A willingness to advocate for the Historical Society in the greater community

Board members will complete a "new board member training and orientation session". Onboarding new board members will begin in May. If interested, please contact the Cedar Falls Historical Society by the end of April.

Leadership Opportunity:

Board members help manage the affairs of the Cedar Falls Historical Society. Serving as a Board member also means serving as an ambassador and advocate for the museums and the Cedar Falls Historical Society, in the greater community.

*The new board year begins in July. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Check out this short video interview with the Cedar Falls Historical Society to learn more about this opportunity!

First aid items are a necessity for our shelter. In order to keep clients healthy and safe, we need to have multiple first aid kits on hand.

We are looking for volunteers who can purchase first aid items and assemble them into kits for us. These will be used to support clients at both our Emergency Shelter and the Community Overflow Shelter. You can drop them off at our Emergency Shelter or have them mailed to us: 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. You can also purchase kits from our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/iEfrgCr.

Kits should include bandages, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, scissors, toe nail clippers, gauze, and medical tape. You are also welcome to include medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, tums, Pepto Bismol, and cough drops.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

During the week, clients at Willis Dady are able to visit other meal sites in the community for any food they need. On weekends, many of these sites close, so Willis Dady looks for groups of volunteers to prepare and serve a meal to the clients. These meals bring needed sustenance and a sense of comfort and support to the clients, as it helps demonstrate the community’s support in their efforts to find housing and employment. 

Having snack packs to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. These can be distributed to clients in a number of ways:

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble snack packs to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Snack packs should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Willis Dady has the only showers in Cedar Rapids that are are free for clients to access. In an attempt to fill this gap in resources, Willis Dady opened additional showers at our Willis Dady Works (WDW) location in 2022.

Having assembled hygiene kits assists our front desk volunteers when checking in clients for their appointments. They no longer need to juggle all the individual toiletry items, but rather they can grab an assembled kit to hand to a client.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Hygiene Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Hygiene kits should include a Ziploc Bag the following:

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Having laundry kits to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. We primarily use them at Hector's Place Day Center where clients have access to shower and laundry services free of charge.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Laundry Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Laundry Kits should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

We are seeking applicants for Board Members. This position is a one year term with the option to renew two times. 

Apex Community Services is committed to providing support and resources to at-risk children and families in need. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for children and families to thrive and succeed. 

Board Member Job Description

Orientation and training is provided to make sure directors are comfortable and knowledgeable in their role; previous board experience is an asset but not required. 

Qualifications - A team player with an interest in serving families in our community, with the willingness to:

Commit time for regular Board meetings, committee meetings and planning sessions

Attend and volunteer at events, as required

Engage in critical thought and be committed to a vibrant future for the organization

Prepare well for meetings, reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports

Listen well and be thoughtful in considering issues

Actively participate in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts

Understand the fiscal implications of decisions

Responsibilities: 

Provide strategic leadership

Participate in fundraising efforts 

Be knowledgeable about the organization’s mission, programs and performance

Be an ambassador for the organization and promote its work in the community

Ensure the organization’s financial viability and sustainability

Develop policy frameworks

Employ and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director  

Responsibilities of Apex Community Services: 

Provide Orientation to new Board Member. 

Offer Board Member opportunities to discuss with the Executive Director and the Board President the organization’s programs, goals, activities, and status. 

Keep Board Member informed about issues in the community and the human service field. 

Staff and Board Member will work in good faith towards achievement of our goals.

All faiths and backgrounds are welcome!

Volunteers provide support to ex-offenders working to successfully reintegrate into the community. Through supportive group meetings, the volunteers assist the mentee/circle member (ex-offender) with identifying, planning and achieving goals. 

Circle of Supports Member - The Circle of Support and Accountability is comprised of (4-7 people) and supports core members (ex-offenders) through biweekly/hour long meetings as a group. 

Mentor - This position provides mentor support through supportive weekly one-on-one meetings with the mentee (ex-offender). 

Visitation Volunteer - This position provides support to those currently incarcerated in either Jail or Prison. Activities may include one on one visits with inmates to listen to and support their concerns, leading or supporting liturgies, prayer services or Bible studies for small groups, or participation in RCIA. Each prison and jail has its own administration and sets its own programs, policies, and procedures. Catholic Charities Jail and Prison Ministry visitation volunteers are also volunteers of the institutions.

Outreach Volunteers work shifts at our Family Comfort Stations, which provide nursing and diaper changing spaces for families at the following events:

We are in need of responsible teens or adults to assist us in-office tasks during open hours 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday. We are willing to split shifts up as needed and work with multiple volunteers.

Please add times you are available in the response area.

Current Volunteer To-Dos

Join us on our planning committee to help plan our yearly fundraising Gala event with a guest speaker & dinner provided. We meet once a month leading up to the event in March.

Add services for attending board meetings or board-related activities. 

If you’re looking to get out on the farm and volunteer among the residents, this opportunity is for you! Routine chores start at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday, finishing up once chores are done around 1 or 2 p.m.. Volunteers for routine chores will need to attend an orientation and ideally volunteer at least once a month.

Typical volunteer activities include:

- Mucking stalls

- Laying fresh bedding

- Filling waters

- Basic cleaning assignments, such as scrubbing walls and dusting fans 

- Animal care-related tasks

If interested, complete the online volunteer application and waiver here. 

Two volunteer options available:

Shopping Support: (Working with the public during live shopping hours)

Mondays & Thursdays 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesdays from 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

Non-Shopping Hours Pantry Support: (Stocking, loading/unloading, cleaning, Prep type work)

Tuesdays   9:30 am - 10:30 am
Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Fridays 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Sign up today to get more information

Are you outgoing, community-minded, and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for an energetic volunteer to help represent LifeServe Blood Center at local events and help spread the word about the importance of blood donation. We will provide the event set up, promotional hand outs and talking points. If you love chatting with people and want to help save lives in your own community by promoting local blood drives, we’d love to have you on our team! The special events and the time commitment will vary.

We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented person to thoroughly clean the inside of our delivery vehicles. This would be a 2-hour minimum per week commitment on Sundays. The project would involve wiping down the dashboard and console, cleaning the windshields, vacuuming the carpets and the upholstery. Cleaning kit and shop vac are provided on site. Volunteer will need to drive the vehicles so a complete background and motor vehicle check will need to be done.

We are looking for local volunteers who are willing to transport blood products and supplies to our donor centers and area local hospitals.
We have a wide variety of trips, ranging from 45 minutes to 3 hours or more. We provide the vehicle and gas card to fill-up after each trip.
We utilize an online scheduling system which allows you to manage your own schedule.
The schedule of trips can begin as early as 5:15 am and can end as late as 11:00 pm, 7 days a week.
Our greatest need right now is evenings and weekends, but also encourage anyone interested to inquire.
This is a crucial part of our organization success, so if you are personable, dependable and like to give back to your community please come help us save lives!

Become a Host Family with the UNI International Family Friendship Program!  Want to make a global impact without leaving home? Become a host family for the International Family Friendship Program and connect with international students right here in the Cedar Valley!

By sharing a meal and spending time together just once a month, you’ll help students learn about American culture—and you’ll get to learn about theirs, too. It’s a meaningful, flexible way to build cross-cultural friendships that last a lifetime.

Help a newly arrived family feel at home in our community by participating in LSI's Immigrant and Refugee Community Services Donation Drive! LSI provides basic home and personal items to ensure newly arrived individuals and families have the resources they need to be successful in our community. LSI will give these donated items to families who can use them to feel safe and secure in their home.

Greatest needed items are:

-Shampoo/Conditioner

- Deodorant

- Toothpaste/Toothbrushes

-Dental Floss

- Diapers

-Other babycare items

- Laundry and/or dish soap

- Household cleaners

Please drop off new items to LSI's 3200 University Ave location during regular business hours or contact claudia.schmugge@lsiowa.org to schedule.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in need by joining IMPACT Community Action Partnership’s Pantry Delivery Program in Polk County! As a Delivery Volunteer, you’ll ensure that essential food and personal pantry items reach those who may not have access to transportation.

Please note that all volunteers must submit an application, and complete orientation/training prior to volunteering with us. Please complete your application by visiting our website at www.impactcap.org/volunteer

IMPACT Community Action Partnership’s Food Pantry in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for dedicated volunteers to support local families in need. With a variety of tasks available, there’s something for everyone!

As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth pantry operations by:
✅ Stocking shelves and organizing food items
✅ Counting and weighing donations
✅ Maintaining food safety and organization
✅ Packing items for pickup or delivery
✅ Assisting families as they shop, bag their groceries, and load their vehicles.

Whether you're looking for a one-time opportunity or an ongoing volunteer experience, we’d love to have you join us!

Please note that all volunteers must submit an application, and complete orientation/training prior to volunteering with us. Please complete your application by visiting our website at www.impactcap.org/volunteer

IMPACT Community Action Partnership’s Food Pantry in Boone, Iowa, is looking for dedicated volunteers to support local families in need. With a variety of tasks available, there’s something for everyone!

As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth pantry operations by:
✅ Stocking shelves and organizing food items
✅ Counting and weighing donations
✅ Maintaining food safety and organization
✅ Packing items for pickup or delivery
✅ Assisting families as they shop, bag their groceries, and load their vehicles.

Whether you're looking for a one-time opportunity or an ongoing volunteer experience, we’d love to have you join us!

Please note that all volunteers must submit an application, and complete orientation/training prior to volunteering with us. Please complete your application by visiting our website at www.impactcap.org/volunteer

IMPACT Community Action Partnership’s Food Pantry in Ankeny, Iowa, is looking for dedicated volunteers to support local families in need. With a variety of tasks available, there’s something for everyone!

As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth pantry operations by:
✅ Stocking shelves and organizing food items
✅ Counting and weighing donations
✅ Maintaining food safety and organization
✅ Packing items for pickup or delivery
✅ Assisting families as they shop, bag their groceries, and load their vehicles.

Whether you're looking for a one-time opportunity or an ongoing volunteer experience, we’d love to have you join us!

Please note that all volunteers must submit an application, and complete orientation/training prior to volunteering with us. Please complete your application by visiting our website at www.impactcap.org/volunteer

We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Museum Docents to guide visitors through our museums.
Museum Docents play a vital role in enhancing the visitor’s experience in a museum. They provide guided tours, answer questions, and engage with the public to enrich their understanding and appreciation of the exhibits.

Responsibilities

Leading guided tours of the museum for various groups and age levels

Providing accurate and engaging information about exhibits

Answering visitors’ questions and providing direction as needed

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on museum exhibits and programs

Ensuring the museum’s policies and safety rules are followed

Providing excellent customer service to enhance visitor experience

Working hours are flexible! Museum hours are 10:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday-Saturday