Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Summary:  Are you ready to show off your GREEN THUMB?  Volunteers aged 55 or better are needed to help maintain the library’s community garden.  We need your advice on our garden bed and your help to educate our patrons through garden-themed programs.

Duties:  Volunteers would help library staff with the following responsibilities:

·      Prepare, plant, water, weed, and harvest the garden bed from May to September

·      Share passion and knowledge of gardening with Library staff and the community.

·      Assist with garden-themed programs for children and other patrons, January to December.

·      Learn about gardening and develop related skills.

·      Attend occasional information and planning meetings with library staff.

Audience & Benefits:  The community garden serves library patrons of all ages.  Helping patrons develop their knowledge and love of gardening increases their food security and improves their health.  It also helps to meet the library’s mission to fully enhance learning experiences for all patrons.

Required Skills:  Bring your love of gardening and your energy to share that with others.  Volunteers must be age 55+.

Reports To:  Scheduling will be provided by the Volunteer Manager with direct supervision by librarians.

Volunteer Schedule – Volunteer coverage is needed 2-3 days per week for 1-2 hours.  You are asked to sign up at a minimum of 1 day each week for 1-2 hours, but feel free to sign up for more!  The library is open 6 days per week so days can be set to meet your schedule.

The Bloom Senior Center in Glenwood, Iowa provides a friendly place for community members to socialize, share a meal and connect with friends.  Bloom Senior Center volunteers are like family and are important to the day-to-day function of the Bloom Senior Center.

Volunteer Position Descriptions: 

Nutrition Support:

·      Open Bloom Senior Center M-F, make coffee/beverages, check with delivery person for home delivered meals to ensure everything is ready, check delivery sheet, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging if something is missing for the day’s meals both homebound and congregate, take temps of food, turn on dishwasher, sanitizer, take temperature strips/record, 10:45 am get homebound meals ready; 11:00 am/set up tables according to count for congregate meals, serve clients lunch and clean-up.

·      Check on client if signed up for congregate meal and didn’t attend.

·      Distribute menu calendars.

·      Take reservations for meals for next day by 9:30 a.m.; notify Connections Area Agency on Aging of meal count.

·      Socialization during mealtimes.

Food Pantry:

·      Sunday evening volunteer picks up unsold, donated Panera Bread (Council Bluffs) bread, bagels, and baked goods through Day-End Dough-Nation program.

·      Monday morning sort donated Panera Bread into packages for community members to pick up from Bloom Senior Center.

·      Once a month volunteer picks up donated food from Intercultural Senior Center, 5545 Center Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Food is bagged by Bloom Senior Center volunteers.  Clients who signed up for a bag come to pick up and volunteers assist in taking bags of food to client’s car.  Reminder calls are made to clients who didn’t pick up bag.

·      Collection box for food donations for Mills County Ministerial Association.

·      Sign up “special/big” meals for holidays.

·      Provide appropriate contacts for family checks when possible signs of elder abuse.

·      Assist with referrals to/from Mills County Public Health.

Reception/Special Events:

·      Answer phones.

·      Inform clients of important topics and events.

·      Set up, work and clean up for special events such as 3rd Saturday morning Breakfasts (free will offering), Root Beer Floats during Farmer’s Market and Garage Sales.  Proceeds benefit all of the activities of Bloom Senior Center.

·      Provide appropriate contacts for family checks when possible signs of elder abuse.

·      Assist with referrals to/from Mills County Public Health.

·      Assist Mills County Public Health once month for blood pressure checks.

·      Attendance at monthly Inservice meetings.

·      Maintenance duties of Bloom Senior Center which include changing filters, taking out trash, pull weeds, spray.

These assignments provide socialization for seniors.  Whether engaging seniors in group activities, learning a new skill, or nutrition, each assignment contributes directly to seniors.

Skills required:

Amount of Time:          as available                       Time of Day:                   as available

Benefits:

·      Opportunities to provide a caring service to Bloom Senior Center clients.

·      Develop lasting relationships with other volunteers and clients.

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

T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below). 

T-Shirts are available for pick up 

Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf

T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below). 

T-Shirts are available for pick up 

Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf

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

Description:

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Age Requirement: Minimum age of 10

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

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

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

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

Program Description:

Working in the food pantry, greeting families and determining their needs. Making referrals to resources in the community as well as within MICA. Helping distribute food to those in need and helping to increase capacity with donations from the community.

Location: Grinnell

Duties:

·       Help package food items into grocery bags for community members accessing the pantry.

·       Sorting, weighing and documenting food as it arrives.

Skills required:

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

●      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: Flexible schedule based on volunteers availability

Time of Day: Flexible schedule based on volunteers availability

Benefits:

●        Opportunity to help combat hunger throughout Grinnell

●        Develop lasting relationships with other volunteers

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

●        Milage reimbursement available if delivering food to homebound

Operation information: Established in 1965 to serve children and families affected by the conditions of poverty, MICA provides early childhood, health, family development and housing services as well as community enrichment programs.Helping People. Changing Lives. Building Communities.  Some of our most well-known programs include Head Start, Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and WIC (Women, Infants and Children).

Project Renewal relies heavily on community volunteers to successfully carry out our mission. Individuals who have a sincere desire in helping improve the lives of children in our community can do so through our youth program and agency activities. We need your support!

Afterschool program hours: Monday - Friday, 2:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Summer program hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., additional field trip hours scheduled on a weekly basis.

Times can vary for volunteers to fit their schedule: once a week or however often is desired by volunteer, how long can be decided by volunteer also - whether it is for an hour or more within the time frame of our program hours or for a specific event. Feel free to call to discuss, 563-324-0800

Basic Function and Responsibility

To assist in supervising educational, recreational, and social activities designed to teach school-age children needed life skills such as self-esteem, time management, non-violent conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, and appropriate social behavior.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Volunteer examples: helping youth with homework, tutoring math, reading, writing, assist with craft projects, baking, computers, social interaction with youth, playing games, etc. Or other organization items, such as fundraising, marketing, garden and yard work, maintenance or cleaning.

Special Events: Project Renewal Fit-Fest, neighborhood parties –Halloween, Christmas Caroling, Easter Egg Hunt.

Volunteer on the DBQ Shovel Crew this winter! To help, complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP!

As a DBQ Shovel Crew volunteer you will be paired with a resident in need of assistance who is not physically able to remove snow and ice from their city sidewalk and do not have other resources to remove the snow and ice such as neighbors, friends, or a hired service. We are seeking volunteers who can help throughout the winter season.  The commitment is caring for assigned addresses all winter.

We are all pedestrians at some point in the day, whether walking to a car, the bus, to work, or just in your neighborhood. Your help in keeping sidewalks clear after snow and ice events is a meaningful way to help neighbors in need and the community!

Want to volunteer, but in need of snow and ice removal equipment? We may be able to help! Sign up and we’ll follow up with you on getting access to shovels and deicer salt.

Please complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP to sign up as a volunteer! Once you are paired with a resident/address, we will be in touch with you to sign our volunteer waiver. Thank you!

Our Vigil volunteers are dedicated individuals who provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families in their final days of life.  They sit bedside, offering comfort through conversation, prayer, music or simply just being present. 

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Become a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparer with Iowa Center for Economic Success.

We are looking for volunteers who want to have significant impact in the lives of people in their own community. You can become an IRS trained and certified volunteer tax preparer prior to the beginning of the tax season and then assist taxpayers by accurately preparing their taxes for free. In-person and online training available.

If you enjoy working with numbers and people, this would be a great opportunity for you!

Locations in Des Moines (Evelyn K. Davis Center, United Way, Polk County River Place, LSI and The Iowa Center), West Des Moines and Ankeny.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Become a Greeter for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program with Iowa Center for Economic Success.

We are looking for volunteers who want to have significant impact in the lives of people in their own community. If you are a friendly person, this could be the role for you!

You would be the first person to interact with taxpayers coming to have their tax returns prepared free of charge. Your responsibility would be to greet the clients, make sure they have some basic tax documents, and add them to the list for tax preparation.

We have opportunities at our Iowa Center, United Way, Polk County River Place, Evelyn K. Davis Center, Ankeny and West Des Moines locations.

The office assistant will support office personal through administrative and clerical functions.  An office assistant may help by answering phones, filing, making copies, data entry, making admission packets and helping with mailings.

Our Vigil volunteers are dedicated individuals who provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families in their final days of life.  They sit bedside, offering comfort through conversation, prayer, music or simply just being present.

Our compassion visits can be anything from holding a patient's hand, reading to the patient, talking with the patient to watching TV, listening to music and playing games.

Our compassion visits are all about meeting the patient where they are at.  Visits can be anything from holding a patient's hand, reading to the patient, talking with the patient to watching TV, listening to music and playing games. 

We are looking for volunteers to help with math and spelling homework at our afterschool program from 4:00-5:00 M-F. A great opportunity for a small group to volunteer together each Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. To get started email niki@flickingerlearning.org or call 563-288-9000. Follow us on Facebook at Flickinger Learning! www.flickingerlearningcenter.org

Interested in gaining silver cord hours? Come read books, help with STEM activities, and play Sumdog math games with our kids ages K-6th. We would love to have you! Our program runs M-F 3:15-5:15 email niki@flickingerlearning.org or call 563-288-9000 to get started. Other ways to pick up Silver Cord hours at FLC: cleaning, shelving books, entering books in Excel, help with fundraisers like Bingo or Trivia. Follow us on Facebook at Flickinger Learning to see what we do!

Volunteer staff will work in a private office monitoring the activities of the shelter. Checking guests in and out, answering the phone, and maintaining awareness are your responsibilities. Our work environment is peaceful. We have a kitchen and a smart tv for your use. 

We have four and eight hour volunteer shifts primarily on evenings and weekends and may be opportunities on 11pm-7 AM shift. 

A background check must be completed prior to volunteering. 

To learn more, visit our website and submit an inquiry form: https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/emt

Our EMT is currently made up of 70 volunteers who work closely with Festival staff leading up to the Festival and then manages specific areas on-site including load in, load out, general volunteers, troubleshooting, etc. Essentially, the EMT is the eyes and ears of the Festival ensuring everything runs smoothly and our guests and participants are having their best experience. Volunteer areas of focus include:

Artist Relations
Food Vendor Relations
Interrobang Film Festival
Tech/POS Support
Merchandise Sales
On-Site Office Management
Festival Production
DMAF Programs
Sponsor Relations
Stage Management 
Sustainability
VIP Club
Volunteer Relations

High School Students - if you're looking for silver cord hours, we recommend signing up for General Volunteer shifts! Shifts will be live April 7, 2026.

Join us as we pack up Rooted Boxes — fun, hands-on kits that bring kids closer to healthy food through creativity and connection! Each box includes fresh local ingredients, a recipe, take home utensils, and an activity that helps kids explore the magic of nourishing their bodies and minds. Come lend a hand, meet great people, and help us spread some foodie joy to families in our community!

Join us as we pack up Rooted Boxes — fun, hands-on kits that bring kids closer to healthy food through creativity and connection! Each box includes fresh local ingredients, a recipe, take home utensils, and an activity that helps kids explore the magic of nourishing their bodies and minds. Come lend a hand, meet great people, and help us spread some foodie joy to families in our community!

Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference in your community? Become a Hope Lodge Meal Volunteer and brighten the day of our guests by participating in our Cooking Up Hope program! Whether you're a master chef or a takeout pro, we need YOU to help provide a meal for our guests.

Our Hope Lodge guests are traveling from far and wide to receive cancer treatment, and your donated meals offer more than just nourishment-they bring comfort, relieve stress and ease financial strain during a difficult time.

How You Can Help:

Ready to make a difference, one meal at a time? Sign up today and cook up hope for those who need it most!

Private Group Details:

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has an exciting, short-term, mission-focused volunteer opportunity for you to work with elementary-aged girls to help them build courage, confidence, and character in Girl Scout Club!

This short-term after-school program is for girls in grades K-5 and takes place one hour each week, for five weeks. Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa partners with schools and community partners around the Central Iowa area to make these Girl Scout Clubs possible! Several after school Girl Scout Clubs are starting soon and we need your help as a club facilitator!

Club size, dates, and times vary by location. We’ll provide you with training, resources, lesson plans and supplies for each session, as well as ongoing support to deliver a positive learning environment for girls! Each week, you’ll lead participants in hands-on activities—encouraging them as they learn and try new things.

While participating in a traditional Girl Scout troop experience is the heart of Girl Scouting, some girls and their families have barriers and challenges that prevent them from having access to a Girl Scout troop. That’s where Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s Mission Outreach programs come in! The goal of Mission Outreach is to meet girls where they are, in an effort to reduce barriers and expand access to Girl Scout programming, providing opportunities for leadership, adventure, and success. We work with youth-serving community partners in our council to bring high-quality, short-term Girl Scout experiences to girls. A part of the Mission Outreach program is Girl Scout Club! Club sessions are designed based off the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, providing girls an onsite and hands-on learning environment to explore the areas of STEAM, outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship to build courage, confidence, and character. All activities are girl-led and guided by a trained Girl Scout Club Volunteer! Our activity plans include: Self-expression and empowerment, Social relationship development, STEAM, Teamwork and leadership, Financial literacy and money management, Engaged citizenship. 

With the influx of medication donations and increasing need for medication assistance, we need your help. Our volunteers assist in logging incoming donations into our inventory.  Learn more about how you can make a difference in our community and sign up to volunteer at SafeNetRx today!

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Iowa Chapter is looking for passionate volunteers to join our Board of Directors. If you’re dedicated to reducing the stigma around suicide, educating your community about suicide prevention, and raising funds to support life-saving programs, we’d love to have you on our team. Help us save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide — right here in Iowa.

Ever wished you had a backstage pass to see everything that goes into a production? This is it! As a volunteer working backstage at The Des Moines Playhouse, you'll do much more than observe the action. If ladders, lights, and hand tools intrigue you, consider joining the Light Hanging Crew which carefully positions each light prior to a show. Volunteers are also needed to run the light board, followspots, and sound board during shows. And for a true backstage experience during the show, consider joining the shift/fly Crew. Crew volunteers stay busy changing the set during scene breaks and intermission - including scenery that is flown in from above! Staff will provide hands-on training for all roles so you'll be confident when the house lights go down. Join the team and let the fun begin!         

Learn more: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/back-stage  

Come make a scene as a member of The Des Moines Playhouse set crew. We have a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy building and painting to assist the technical director in constructing the different sets and large prop pieces that star in our plays. We have jobs for the skilled carpenter and for the novice handyman trying to buff up some basic carpentry skills. On the same note, accomplished painters are welcomed and will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, but we welcome volunteers without any experience as an artist. We have a great team with a variety of experience levels, which creates an ideal environment for working together, learning new techniques, and sharing ideas. Volunteers will be trained on.  the detail set work.       

Learn more: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/back-stage/

Want to be a part of the theatre without the stage fright? The Des Moines Playhouse needs welcoming individuals to greet patrons, help them find their seats, hand out programs, and help late arrivals be seated at an appropriate time and as quietly as possible. This team creates a memorable experience for our guests. In return, you'll get to see the show for yourself. Other responsibilities include making sure the theater is presentable for the next performance. You can volunteer individually, or bring some friends and family to fill the house positions needed for each show. This volunteer commitment begins one hour prior to curtain time and continues until the end of the performance. You can volunteer just once or for as many performances as you like. Come be a part of the theater and ensure that the show does go on.

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Have you ever pictured yourself on stage? Whether you are new to the stage or a seasoned actor, we have a spot for you! Beginning with auditions and ending with the final curtain call, staff and support volunteers are there to help. Many novices are concerned about learning lines or being nervous on stage - don't let this stop you! During the many weeks of rehearsal your role and character will become second nature. In fact, 50% of the actors who appear on our stages each year are new to the Playhouse! The stage awaits - contact us to learn more about upcoming shows!   

Learn more: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/audition/

The next time you go to a play, you could lean over to your friends and say, "I made that." As a stitcher for The Des Moines Playhouse, you'll help build our costumes and put the finishing touches on projects. If you can sew, from simple alterations to full-scale construction, come spend some time in our costume shop and help bring our plays to life. If sewing's not your thing, you can jump in behind the scenes as a dresser or hair and makeup volunteer. Dressers are the extra pair of hands our actors need to make fast costume changes during performances.       

Learn more: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/back-stage/

United Way is looking for volunteers to read once a month to a pre-school classroom. 

Help beautify the city by serving as a caretaker of a local park, green space, or trail with the Adopt A Spot program! This community partnership seeks to promote civic pride and maintain Cedar Falls as a clean, safe, and attractive place to live and visit.

Citizen engagement and volunteerism is a key component in helping the City uphold the cleanliness of our outdoor recreational areas. As part of this program, volunteers 'adopt' a park, trail, or green space location within the city limits. Suggested locations are listed, but if you would like to adopt a space that is not on this list, please inform the City Parks team. Organizations, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses are all welcome to get involved and make a difference!

Suggested Adopt-A-Spots:

Washington Park (598 East 9th Street)
Overman Park (316 West 3rd Street)
Pfeiffer Springs Park (910-916 Grand Blvd)
Lookout Park (at the intersection of Mandalay and Park Drive)
Gateway Park (206 Grant Street)
Place to Play Park (corner of Algonquin and Ashworth Drive) *HIGH-NEED AREA
Seerley Park (2315 Iowa Street)
Clay Street Park (15th and Clay Street)
Birdsall Memorial Park (12th Street and Lexington) *HIGH-NEED AREA
Orchard Hill Park (1701 Primrose/McClain Drive)
Bess Streeter Aldrich Park (2900 Hiawatha Drive)
Kuehn's Park (Rownd Street and Pleasant Drive)
El Dorado Heights Park (Quesada and Cordoba Avenue) 
Mayor's Bridge Trail (to Nordic Drive along Highway 58)
Big Woods Trail (1228 Big Woods Road)
Prairie Lakes Trail (924 Viking Road)
Paw Park (3200 South Main Street)
Skate Park (Seerley Boulevard and Grove Street)

Make a difference in our community by becoming a Cedar Falls volunteer! The City has a variety of opportunities including in the Cedar Falls Recreation Division, Public Works Department, Hearst Center for the Arts, Cedar Falls Public Library, Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau, or by connecting with City staff on a project or activity for your organization.

Learn more here!

The IRC in Iowa is currently in need of donations of "lunch kits" for our newly employed refugees! 

These kits would include:

Your company, organization/club, family, or you as an individual can make a difference by purchasing these items for those new to our state and workforce. These items will continue to provide for them longer than the holiday season!

For more information please contact IRC in Iowa Community Engagement Coordinator, Kate Brockmeyer at 641-200-1985 or email Iowa@rescue.org

Our food pantry is very busy all year but especially during the holidays as families struggle to provide basic necessities along with holiday gifts. 

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is a home away from home for cancer patients and a caregiver when their cancer treatment takes them far from home. There are over 30 lodges nationwide with the closest lodges to Central Iowa located in Iowa City, Iowa, Omaha, Nebraska and Rochester, Minnesota.  Our lodges provide lodging to patients who have to travel over 40 miles for treatment and come fully furnished thanks to the support of many generous donors. We are always looking for additional support through financial donations, or supplies including non-perishable items, paper products, and many other items that help to provide comfortable and clean home away from home.  If you or your company is interested in supporting our Hope Lodges, please reach out to us for our current "wish list" or supply needs.

There are also other opportunities to volunteer including doing activities with the guests, preparing meals or general housekeeping.  We would be happy to talk to you on how you and your team can give back and make an impact in the fight against cancer.

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!

Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance

If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. 

If you are ready to apply, please go create a profile on our website HIRTAHelps.org. 

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!


Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance

If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029.

If you're ready to apply, please create a profile on our website HIRTAHelps.org.

Volunteers will take the Food Bank of Iowa's van and drop off boxes, signs and/or bins for the collection of food in the Des Moines metro. Addresses and training provided on site. Valid driver's license required.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Age Requirement: Minimum age of 18

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

Stock shelves for a good cause! The Cultivate Hope Corner Store is a small, nonprofit grocery store owned and operated by local nonprofit Matthew 25. Our vision is to make this community grocery store a vibrant space that brings neighbors together and provides a convenient location for healthy food in a food desert neighborhood. Our store offers a free produce section, affordable to-go meals, and food education as part of our mission to support a strong community, increase food security, invest in local people and neighborhoods, encourage healthy living, and express care for sustainably-grown food.

As a nonprofit grocery store, we are always looking for volunteers to help support this vital neighborhood resource. Volunteer tasks include helping customers, stocking and organizing shelves, preparing and serving food, and unloading delivery trucks.

Key Tasks and Activities

Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older

Time Commitment: Corner Store hours of operation are 9am-7pm Monday-Saturday. We ask that volunteers please commit to a minimum monthly shift.

If you love to tinker with tools and are looking for a way to give back to your community, look no further than the Tool Library! The Matthew 25 Tool Library is a community resource that provides easy and affordable access to a variety of tools. Our library has an extensive collection of unique hand and power tools from miter, jig and chain saws to power washers and paint sprayers. We try to have a tool for every job and more importantly, offer this service for anyone in the community to access the tools they need to improve their homes and communities, at no or low cost. Many of these tools are used for our other home repair projects with volunteer groups!

As a 100% fully volunteer-run program, we are always looking for volunteers to help us continue providing this vital resource for the community. Volunteer tasks include assessing donated tools, helping customers complete their checkouts, and organizing and maintaining inventory.

Key Tasks and Activities 

Requirements 

Time Commitment  

To sign up to volunteer, please fill out a volunteer application at matthew-25.org/volunteer, or give us a call at 319-200-2787.

The Grant Director oversees the full grant process for the Hopeful Mama Foundation, ensuring funds are awarded and disbursed with transparency, fairness, and alignment to the mission. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the grant cycle, including:

The Grant Director plays a key role in advancing Hopeful Mama Foundation’s mission by ensuring grant recipients receive both financial support and compassionate guidance during their journey.

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for supporting and engaging the organization’s volunteers to ensure a positive and meaningful volunteer experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating volunteer recognition initiatives, such as acknowledging milestones and special occasions, onboarding new volunteers, and serving as the primary point of contact for volunteer questions or support needs. The Volunteer Coordinator will also conduct regular check-ins, send thank-you correspondence, and assist with the planning of volunteer appreciation events. This role is essential in fostering a welcoming, connected, and supportive volunteer community.

The Graphic Designer supports the Hopeful Mama Foundation by creating visually engaging content across digital and print platforms. This role ensures all graphics follow brand guidelines and help strengthen the organization’s overall presence and messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

Desired Skills & Experience:

Become a volunteer driver with the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program and provide rides as requested from cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. Most rides take place during the hours of 7AM-6PM, Monday through Friday. The frequency of requests and times vary daily depending on how many patients need a ride at any given time. Every volunteer driver donates their time and gas - and can decide how often to provide rides, when, and how far! This is a very flexible and meaningful program - which can be lifesaving for cancer patients who have no other transportation options.

Volunteer drivers must have:

* A current, valid driver’s license and between the ages of 18-84
* A good driving record
* Access to a safe and reliable vehicle
* Proof of adequate automobile insurance

Every volunteer must clear a background check and take an online training to help prepare them for their new role. To learn more visit cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345!

Do you have a passion for telling compelling stories through the written word? Are you skilled at creating content that not only engages but also drives traffic?

WRAP is dedicated to providing freedom to individuals who are homebound due to mobility issues. As a WRAP Content Writer, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission by developing high-quality, SEO-optimized content that informs, inspires, and connects with our community. You will collaborate with a passionate non-profit team dedicated to creating meaningful impact and help WRAP continue its mission of building accessibility and independence for those we serve.

Write clear, compelling, and concise copy in the organization’s voice that connects with our audience.

Create SEO-optimized content such as blog posts, landing pages, and metadata (title tags, descriptions).

Research and write service-focused blogs based on a content calendar; maintain a master list of blog topics.

Apply SEO best practices to boost visibility and increase qualified web traffic.

Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Monitor industry trends and explore new opportunities for content development.

Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.

Experience with SEO strategies and content optimization.

Familiarity with blogging platforms (WordPress preferred).

Ability to accept feedback and collaborate effectively.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to take ownership of projects.

Contribute your skills to support a meaningful cause.

Gain hands-on experience in content strategy and nonprofit communications.

Build a professional portfolio of published work.

Work with a collaborative and mission-driven team.

Make a direct impact by helping individuals live safely at home.

Flexible hours and remote work opportunities

Join us in making homes and lives more accessible! Come join our team today!

Interested candidates can apply by sending a short introduction and writing sample to: Angie Zahradnik Ehle, email: intake@wrapiowa.org

Application can made at: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/449453408

WRAP welcomes and supports all volunteers, and The WRAP Program Manager is with you each step of the way!

Learn more about WRAP: wrapiowa.org 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

✨ Together, we build more than ramps, we build independence, safety, and hope. ✨

We have volunteer opportunities available for both our lunch and evening meal services to help prepare the meals, serve, and do some light clean up.  Volunteer times are typically 9 am to 12:30 pm for lunch, served Monday through Saturday, and 3 to 6 pm for dinner, served Monday through Thursday evening.

As we step into an exciting new chapter at Dorothy's House, we're creating innovative ways to raise awareness and foster lasting support for our mission. One of our key initiatives is forming an Event Planning Committee - we're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join us!

If you have experience or interest in any of the following areas, we would love to have you on our team:

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills toward events that directly support and uplift the mission of Dorothy's House. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or just eager to get involved, there's a place for you here.

Help us make a difference - join this incredible team today!

To get involved or learn more, please complete a volunteer application at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/491571407 or email volunteer@dorothyshouse.org.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of our hospice patients. Being a hospice volunteer will enrich your life, and you will build a deep human connection when getting to know our patients on a personal level.

Do you like being outdoors and working with your hands? Are you interested in wood construction? 

WRAP is dedicated to providing freedom to individuals who need

ADA-compliant accessibility ramps.  WRAP Wood Ramp Builders change someone’s life in one day, providing freedom to those who are homebound.

Building a ramp allows someone the safety and security to go to medical appointments, have lunch with a friend, do shopping, walk the dog, attend church and community events, and other quality of life activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a WRAP Wood Ramp Builder, you will:

As a WRAP Wood Ramp Builder, you may:

Qualifications

WRAP is looking for individuals (and groups) to spend a build day working with our team to build accessibility ramps for individuals in the community.

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply:

Join us in making homes and lives more accessible! Bring your tape measure and drill driver, or use those we will provide, enjoy some time in the sunshine, as you improve someone’s home access with your volunteer efforts!

Individual Applications can be made at: 

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/449453408

Groups are welcome, including teenagers, however we require adult supervision for minors. For a group, please fill out the application by following this link:

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/836905891

WRAP welcomes and supports all volunteers, and the WRAP Program Manager is with you each step of the way!

Learn more about WRAP: wrapiowa.org 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

✨ Together, we build more than ramps, we build independence, safety, and hope. ✨

Are you interested in Construction and Design? Do you like to see your plan come to fruition?

WRAP is dedicated to providing freedom to individuals who are homebound due to mobility issues. Our clients are in need of ADA-compliant accessibility ramps for safe home access, and WRAP Design Specialists are at the center of these impactful projects! We provide training and guidance for you as you take on this challenging volunteer role.

Key Responsibilities

As a WRAP Design Specialist, you will:

In Addition, the Design Specialist may:

Qualifications

Benefits of Volunteering

How to Apply:

Join us in making homes and lives more accessible! Come join our team today!  

Applications can be made at: 

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/449453408

WRAP welcomes and supports all volunteers, and The WRAP Program Manager is with you each step of the way!

Learn more about WRAP: wrapiowa.org 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

✨ Together, we build more than ramps, we build independence, safety, and hope. ✨

Do you like to talk on the phone? Are you accurate and detailed?  

WRAP is dedicated to providing freedom to individuals who are homebound due to mobility issues. To document our clients' perspective and continuously improve our processes, we are looking for detail-oriented volunteers to administer our post-build survey.

Responsibilities:

WRAP's Client Experience Specialist will chat with clients after their project is completed to administer a short Customer Satisfaction Survey. 

Fifteen questions take less than 10 minutes to complete, and the data you gather helps WRAP improve its processes and performance.  

Qualifications:

Skills needed include the ability to talk on the phone, gather and record clients responses to questions and record data. 

Email communication skills and basic MS Office are a plus. 

Benefits:

Make a meaningful impact by recording client data for process improvement.

Gain experience in nonprofit documentation and customer relations.

Flexible hours and remote work opportunities

WRAP welcomes and supports all volunteers, and The WRAP Program Manager is with you each step of the way!

Application can made at: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/449453408

Learn more about WRAP: wrapiowa.org 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Come join our team today!

✨ Together, we build more than ramps, we build independence, safety, and hope. ✨

WRAP is dedicated to providing freedom to individuals who are homebound due to mobility issues. To ensure our efforts and successes are well-documented, we are looking for two detail-oriented volunteers to track and record WRAP’s accomplishments over time.

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records of WRAP’s milestones, initiatives, and achievements.

Collect and document testimonials, data, and key success stories.

Compile summaries highlighting WRAP’s impact in the community.

Organize reports and records for internal use or public outreach.

Work with WRAP staff to ensure documentation aligns with the nonprofit’s mission.

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely.

Passion for WRAP’s mission and community impact.

Experience in writing, documentation, or research (preferred but not required).

Comfortable working independently or with teams.

Benefits:

Make a meaningful impact by preserving WRAP’s legacy.

Gain experience in nonprofit documentation and storytelling.

Flexible hours and remote work opportunities

WRAP welcomes and supports all volunteers, and The WRAP Program Manager is with you each step of the way!

Come join our team today!

Application can made at: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/449453408 

Learn more about WRAP: wrapiowa.org 

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

✨ Together, we build more than ramps, we build independence, safety, and hope. ✨

Volunteer Job Title: Grant Writer

Purpose: We are looking for two volunteers who will work as a team to research and apply for grants that ultimately help to keep the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow financially secure.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

·       Identify and research grants to apply for from various government, private foundations, and corporate sponsors.

·       Prepare and submit grant applications.

·       Keep track of grant deadlines and ensure the requirements of grants are met.

·       Build relationships with funding organizations, ensuring follow-up on the progress made in our organization due to a grant being awarded.

·       Attend monthly White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee meetings either virtually or in-person.

Reports to: Director of the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Length of Assignment: A commitment of at least one year on the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Qualifications & Skills:

·       Passion for the values of our Pow Wow: multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue, friendship, education, and celebration

·       Previous professional or volunteer experience in grant writing preferred

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Organizational and time management skills

·       Able to work well in a team as well as independently

·       Must be willing to undergo a background check

Training & Support:

·       General volunteer onboarding

·       Ongoing guidance and communication with the Director as well as the whole of the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

-scooping litter boxes

-sweeping/mopping

-wipe down all services

-make sure all beds are clean

-wash dishes

-give fresh water

-feed dry and wet food

-wash all items you used

-check laundry (rotate, start wash, fold clean, put away)

-always clean up after yourself

-scooping litter boxes

-sweeping/mopping

-wipe down all services

-make sure all beds are clean

-wash dishes

-give fresh water

-feed dry and wet food

-wash all items you used

-check laundry (rotate, start wash, fold clean, put away)

-always clean up after yourself

-scooping litter boxes

-sweeping/mopping

-wipe down all services

-make sure all beds are clean

-wash dishes

-give fresh water

-feed dry and wet food

-wash all items you used

-check laundry (rotate, start wash, fold clean, put away)

-always clean up after yourself

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA BizTown Mobile combines classroom learning with a hands-on simulation where 5th and 6th graders explore the economy as workers, consumers, and citizens. In a mobile, day-long experience, they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions while guided by volunteers. This immersive program builds teamwork, financial literacy, and leadership skills, preparing students for future careers.  

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required.

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required.

JA Finance Park® Mobile is a 3-4-hour immersive experience for middle school students. During the simulation, students will be assigned a hypothetical life scenario, including a career, spouse, children, and pets. Throughout the simulation, they will ‘research’ different budget categories through a series of volunteer-led group discussions and activities, and will create a budget based on their household income and needs. Then, they will shop through their budget to see how their ideal finances measure up to real world costs. Volunteers support small groups of students (4-7) as they create, edit, and shop through their budgets. All discussion and activity materials are provided, and volunteers can share their real world experiences to help students understand different financial commitments they will have as they grow up. Volunteer orientation is provided morning of the simulation, and no previous expertise is required

Volunteers help present safety lessons to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Individuals must be comfortable speaking to children in their classrooms about topics such as: all kinds of abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, digital dangers, and digital safety.

Volunteers who have experience working with children in the classroom setting are preferred, though volunteers of all backgrounds are accepted. Volunteers should be available Monday-Friday from 8AM-3PM (some point during that time frame). Access to video recording & sharing is preferred as well but not required.

Training is comprehensive and vigorous due to the nature of the subject matter. Volunteers are requested to commit to programming for a minimum of one year because of the extensive training and staff time involved. Volunteers for shorter duration (i.e.- university students needing thirty hours field experience) are accepted on a case by case basis.

A minimum of three presentations per week (about six hours total per week) is required to maintain a volunteer position. They can present the curriculum to individual classrooms at a time of their choosing. The program coordinator sends out a school schedule the week before via email, then the volunteer may select the time frames they desire to observe or present.

Volunteers report to the program coordinator, Megan Lumetta.

We are looking for some volunteers to help with Museum School during the week. Museum School is a week of lessons and activities at our various locations teaching 3rd graders about their community, local history and science. This is a free learning experience offered to schools around the state. 

We are looking for at least one volunteer each day of Museum School, which runs through the school year, to assist with lessons, aiding in crosswalk safety and helping the children stay focused in group settings. The hours are 9:30-2, either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. Partial days or shifts are acceptable as it may be too much of a time commitment.

Retired persons would be a great fit for this opportunity.

We are looking for a volunteer to offer help to our cook so she can do her job in a timely manner and be done in a 8 hour shift. This would be a great help to our cook and to help our center run smoothly.

Responsibilities: Assisting with prep and clean up for lunch.

Qualifications include basic experience cleaning, prepping food and kitchen help.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank! We appreciate your support of our mission of supporting everyone experiencing food insecurity throughout northeast Iowa. Help make a direct impact in the community by assisting in the Cedar Valley Food Pantry and helping feed the community. Pantry volunteers will assist pantry staff in stocking shelves, sorting produce, sorting food donations, and assisting community members with their shopping if needed.

To sign up immediately through our website, please visit NEIFB Volunteer Website and locate "CVFP Morning, All Day, Mid-Morning, or Afternoon Shifts" on the calendar. Sign up through VolunteerHub and start receiving notifications for your volunteer time! For questions or assistance with signing up, please contact Raechel Miller at rmiller@neifb.org.

Location: 1605 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703

2-6 Hours | 8:45am-11:00am, 9:00am-3:00pm, 11:00am-1:00pm, 1:00pm-3:30pm

You must wear closed toe shoes. 

Helping veterans in need with resources.

Answer phones, greet guest, simple data input in the computer.

Qualifications:

Someone who likes to interact with people, positive attitude.

Volunteer and help make our Friday Night Live events fun and unforgettable for residents and guests. 

In this roll, you will help our staff put on a great night of music, food and fun. Tasks include Bartending or Serving throughout our live music events on Friday Nights here at NewAldaya Lifescapes. Have fun socializing with guests, help us provide a great experience and listen to some great music along the way. 

Must be 18 years old.

Please Email: klunn@newaldaya.org for more details 

Building Home Stability is a tenant education program that helps potential renters. Assist FOF’s staff to provide Building Home Stability curriculum to clients and community members.

What You Will Do:

Duties/Roles:

Salesforce administration and customization (specifically Sales and Nonprofits) 

Server maintenance

Technology updates

Database management

Qualifications: Knowledge of and experienced in maintaining and supporting information technology infrastructure, systems administration, and security protocols. Advanced computer/technology skills. Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite and databases. Experience with Salesforce administration and customization (Sales & Nonprofit) is strongly preferred.

Schedule: Flexible with weekday shifts available! Administrative Technology Volunteers will be tasked with roles fitting their availability, skills, and level of comfort. This will be an on-site volunteer opportunity. 

Visit residents residing in a state licensed facility on a regular basis. Listen to residents' concerns and problems while having a friendly visit. Report observations, support residents' rights, privacy and confidentiality. Refer urgent concerns to the Ombudsman.  Requires additional Illinois Department on AGing training.  NEEDED IN ALL OFFICES!

Open and organize mail, balance checkbooks, pay bills for participants in the program. Assist in keeping the participant on track with their budgets. (Please note volunteer placement is based on the needs of the participants). Needed in all offices. Requires additional Illinois Department on Aging training.

Seeking Volunteers for any office. Specifically, we are looking for someone who would enjoy calling older adults after a home visit with a Care Coordinator to discuss further needs they may have. An example: Ensure that the participants home delivered meals started or how their respite services are going. Complete follow up surveys after a participant received services while in the hospital. Assist with Medicaid recertifications, assist in completing the annual applications, sort Medicaid mail and make follow up calls to participants regarding the Medicaid mail.

Assist local agencies in identifying and reviewing suspicious deaths of adult victims of alleged, suspected, or substantiated abuse or neglect in domestic living situations. 

The FRT meets once a quarter/4times a year. Qualifying volunteers include and are not limited to the following professions: Coroners, Health Care, States Attorneys, Police/Sherrif Departments, Health Departments and other Human Service Providers.

Needed in all offices.

Multidisciplinary Teams (M-Teams) Volunteer: M-Teams are comprised of selected professionals from a variety of disciplines who meet minimally eight times per year (virtual options are available) to discuss and provide consultation on specific cases of adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. The purpose is to use the varied backgrounds, training and philosophies of the different professions to explore the best service plan for the cases involved. The specific goals are to improve each Provider Agency’s response to its adult abuse and neglect clients by: Providing consultation on complex cases. Acting as a sounding board for case workers. Providing different perspectives on problems. Improving networking among peers within each professional group.  Additional Illinois Department on Aging training is required.

Basic Function: Under the supervision of Alternatives Program staff and Directors, assist agency programs and participants in promoting the independence and quality of life of older adults and their families.

Basic Responsibilities: Have knowledge of resources and talk with isolated seniors through our Ring for Care Program, assist agency programs by making program packets/materials, make copies, update resources, file, fold brochures, prep mass mailings, work with the Caregiver Counselors to call and assist Caregivers and/or assist with Caregiver Support groups, help prep and attend agency outreach events, become SHIP certified to assist with Medicare and Medicaid applications for Open Enrollment. 

Qualifications: Enjoy working with older adults and the general population. Must have the ability to pass a background check. Have good listening skills and maintain confidentiality. Complete initial orientation/training and attend annual meeting for volunteers. Complete an agency volunteer timesheet with a description of tasks performed. Must be able to commit a minimum of two hours a month.