Needs From: Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life

Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. 

As a volunteer math tutor, you prepare students for the rigor of high school mathematics and establish the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a college education that prepares students for a career in an increasingly technical world.

EnCorps STEMx Tutors make a significant difference in a student’s relationship with math: 86% of students who take part in the program increased their math scores in the 2023-24 academic year!

Choose When You Tutor One Hour, Twice a Week

The STEMx Tutors program is designed for busy professionals like you. As a STEMx Tutor, you commit to tutoring one hour, twice a week. EnCorps utilizes a 2:1 or 1:1 student-to-tutor ratio. 

As a 2:1 tutor, tutoring sessions take place for one hour, at the same time, twice a week between 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. PST. In turn, the 1:1 tutor, you will determine the day and time of your virtual tutoring sessions with your student

Assist with meal preparation, keeping food stocked (served cafeteria style), greeting clients, serving, and cleaning. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes and head covering (e.g.: ball cap). Hairnets, aprons, and plastic gloves will be provided. 

About this Need: Monday through Friday │ 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. │ The Salvation Army Office at 89 Franklin St.

Interested volunteers may contact Katie Harn, katie.harn@usc.salvationarmy.org or call 319-235-9358

Donation receivers would ideally choose one day to a week to consistently come to House of Hope and fulfill the position! This volunteer position allows for other volunteers to have consistent and comfortable assistance in working in the garage, sort donations more efficiently for our families and/or partner organizations to utilize them and allow easier distribution of the donations with more hands-on deck! The donation receiver would also work to distribute needs to clients in communication with staff.

No experience or education required. Must be 16 or older or accompanied by an adult.

Key Responsibilities:

- Writing receipts for donations

- Work independently sorting and accepting donations

- Delivering donation requests with staff (onsite)

- Stocking our "store", donation table, and donation closet

- Organizing donations in our garage

- Help other garage volunteers as they work

Our volunteers prepare the meal from 3:30 to 5:00, serve the meal to our guests from 5:00 to 5:30, and then clean up from 5:30 to 6:30. We have four chefs, each cooking one Sunday a month. They determine the menu and provide direction to our volunteers who help prepare the meal. We also have a volunteer leader each Sunday, who coordinates the volunteers with the work assignments to keep things running smoothly. They are joined by a pastor and youth helper each Sunday.

The shifts available each Sunday are from 3:30 - 5:00pm and 4:30 - 6:00pm, three volunteers are needed for each shift. 

We are looking for someone to help us create a professional training video for our volunteers. It will be podcast style with two people seated and talking about what to expect. Volunteers must have video production and video editing skills. One time opportunity, date and time are flexible around the volunteers availability. Maximum of four volunteers needed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist P.E.T. P.A.L.S. Board with filming and editing video

- Have access to equipment to use for filming/ editing video

- Video will be posted on YouTube and saved on a flash drive

Purpose/Objective:

Main Street Waterloo hosts more than 20 events throughout the year to bring the community together and celebrate downtown Waterloo. We are looking for leaders to Chair event committees and lead teams of volunteers in hosting fun and successful events.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of volunteers to plan, execute and update events. These people will create agendas, lead meetings, delegate tasks, work with staff and volunteers to ensure a successful event, and work the event.

Leadership Opportunity:

We are looking for dedicated individuals to chair event committees.

Check out this short interview video with Main Street Waterloo to hear more about this opportunity!

Share your time and their talents with one of the oldest nonprofits in the Cedar Valley. We are looking for individuals who would guide the future of our organization by becoming an active member of our board of directors. Meeting are once a month on the first Monday of month at noon.

We specialize in offering licensed and accredited child care to working-class families who could not otherwise afford it. We provide child-care services for up to 100 children from nearly as many families. Families in Waterloo with children enrolled at Growing Minds are more culturally and racially diverse than those of any other private child-care center in the city. Moreover, we sponsor more financial assistance to families than other Waterloo facilities because a higher proportion of their enrollees qualify for it. Ninety percent of their enrollment consists of children from families that qualify for aid. This proportion is inverse from that of most other private child-care centers in the Valley. An important thing to know is that many of these families find our services essential for them to seek employment in the community and sustain a family income.

In 2023 we changed our name to Growing Minds Early Learning Center. This name change signifies the organization's commitment to empowering families, fostering educational opportunities, and transforming lives within our community.

Although our name has changed, our commitment to supporting low-income families remains steadfast. We will continue to provide affordable child care services that prioritize the well-being, safety, and educational development of each child in our care. By offering comprehensive programs, nurturing environments, and supportive resources, we aim to empower families and break the cycle of poverty.

We are looking for women who would like to join us for our 2024-2025 League year. The Junior League of Waterloo - Cedar Falls is a great way to meet other women, develop your leadership skills, and volunteer in our community.

Please email jlwcfnewmember@gmail.com to learn more about what we do or to get involved. We hold monthly meetings, volunteer on JL projects and with other community organizations, and hold special events; please reach out if you'd like to experience JL before joining.

Help with sorting, bagging/boxing, and distribution of fresh produce and perishable food items on giveaway days.

About this Need: Every Tuesday & Thursday │ 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. │ The Salvation Army Office at 89 Franklin St.

Work alongside Friends of the Library and become a board member! Meetings are held six times a year (every other month) on the 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 4:30. 

Help support the Waterloo Public Library by becoming a book store volunteer! The book store is open every Monday from 10am - 1pm in the basement of the library. Volunteers may help prepare for these weekly sales by sorting, scanning, and shelving donated books throughout the week during Library open hours. Volunteers may also work as a cashier during the Monday book sales.  Enjoy working alongside friendly faces while supporting your community library!

Elevate the Visitor Experience as Our Door and Hallway Ambassador!

Job Description:

Are you ready to be the face of hospitality and guidance in our establishment? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Door and Hallway Ambassador. You ensure visitors have a seamless and enjoyable experience entering our doors.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a welcoming presence at the entrance, greeting visitors enthusiastically and warmly.

- Direct traffic flow by guiding individuals to their desired locations, services, or classrooms.

- Provide assistance and information to guests, answering questions and offering support as needed.

- Maintain a tidy and organized hallway environment to enhance the guest experience.

Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.

- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals.

- A proactive attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors and be an integral part of our team as we strive to exceed expectations at every turn. Together, let us elevate the visitor experience to new heights! Apply now and embark on this exciting journey with us.

Cultural Connector Classroom Assistant

Job Description:

Embark on a transformative journey as a Cultural Connector Classroom Assistant, where you will be integral to fostering a welcoming environment for new immigrant communities. Join forces with the primary teacher in English learning or Culture Context classes to create impactful experiences and forge meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the primary teacher in organizing and engaging activities promoting language proficiency and cultural understanding.

- Collaborate with students to cultivate connections and support navigating their new cultural landscape.

- Create a warm, inclusive atmosphere encouraging participation and fostering community bonds.

- Embrace diversity and celebrate the unique perspectives brought by each individual within the classroom.

Requirements:

- Passion for cultural exchange and language learning.

- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse populations.

- Empathy and patience are needed to support individuals in adjusting to a new environment.

- Flexibility to adapt to varying needs and situations within the classroom setting.

- Willingness to actively contribute to building a harmonious community of learners.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of newcomers by bridging cultures and fostering connections. 

Do you love animals and want to provide a safe and healthy environment for the animal while their owner is unable to due to their housing situation? 

Job Description: 

Job Requirements: 

Job Qualifications: 

Support House of Hope by Helping to organize and sort donations as they come in to support a smooth system for getting moms the things they need.

Some helpful options are:

No Experience Necessary. Hours are flexible between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Do you enjoy cleaning and want to help those previously experiencing homelessness be welcomed into a clean housing unit? 

Friends of the Family is looking for individuals who are interested in cleaning housing unit's for clients previously experiencing homelessness. Cleaning includes but is not limited to dusting, sweeping, mopping vacuuming, etc. 

This opportunity is wonderful for someone who would like to be able to complete this on an as needed basis in the Waterloo area. 

Cedar Valley Makers (CVM) is a non-profit, member organization with a focus on learning and making. We promote collaborative learning, creative design and manufacturing (making) for people of all ages and skill levels.  We’re able to accomplish this by providing access to tools, machines and training inside our makerspace.

Volunteers are needed to assist with our community educational events that focus on learning by doing, design thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. As a volunteer you’ll be a learner and mentor. You’ll first learn about the tools, equipment and support software in our level 1 Fablab.  These tools include laser engravers, 3D printers, Cricut vinyl cutters and other easy to use tools.  After learning and making with our equipment, you’ll be asked to assist as a guide or mentor for youth and adult groups using our space for educational events. Volunteer mentors will also have access to the level 1 space and equipment for personal use during normal hours of operation when events are not taking place.

A typical CVM event lasts approximately two hours and there are approximately six events in the fall of the year and six in the spring of the year. If interested, please send an email message to info@cedarvalleymakers.org to set up a time for a makerspace tour and conversation.

AFIL loves to provide items to our local Veterans.

The community is great about donating these items, but we need your help going through them and getting them to the right place.

If you are looking to help out in your community but not really wanting to lift a whole lot, this job is for you!

AFIL gets donations on almost a daily basis. With so much coming in, we do not always get through it all each week. This is where you come in.

We need help sorting through donated clothing, bedding, and other smaller items.

This includes removing any items with stains, wiping down and test kitchen items, folding shirts, jeans, shorts, and sweat pants. After these items are folded, we need to know what size they are and have them put on the correct shelves.

If you have a heart for Veterans and want to help out in your community, then we would love to meet you. Please respond to this need and we will set up a time to have you tour the location. After the tour, if the cause fits, you can join in and further our mission of making lives better for our local Veterans. Thank you:) 

Do you have a heart for Veterans? Do you have an urge to lend a hand to those in need? Do you like to construct things that will help build better lives for someone else. If this is you, we NEED your help!

AFIL does home modifications to help Veterans better get around in their homes and feel safe moving from one point in their house to another. The freedom that these modifications gives to our local Veterans is worth all the sweat and dust stirred up during the transformation of these spaces. Not to mention, the smiles and appreciation these Veterans have for the finished product is breath taking and humbling.

Please come and join Tim in these transforming adventures of modifying homes for our local, well deserving, Veterans!

If you have any certificates in a specific trade dealing with construction and remodeling, we could use your skills.

If you do not have any certificates in construction trades but are willing to help with demo and re-construction, we could use your skills and help.

This job requires heavy lifting, painting, drywalling, flooring, demo work, and framing. 

If you are a student under the age of 18, there will be a waiver that your legal guardian/parent will need to sign.

Worker will need to provide their own gloves and work apparel (boots, clothes fit for physical labor).

These modifications are life changing and your help is appreciated.

Thank you for your time, enthusiasm, talent, and caring.

Be part of the Cedar Valley Preschool and Child Care Center team and assist the office with putting together daycare and preschool packets of information, organizing and filing data for enrollment, sorting paperwork, and assisting with general office support. This opportunity is approximately 5-10 hours a week and preferably in the weekday afternoons. 

Drivers will pick up adult education students from various locations in Waterloo to attend cultural integration and English learning classes. Our van is available, and our interpreter will ride along a predetermined route. There is free time in between classes, as drivers could participate in engaging the community or have the freedom to return to the office when classes end.  

Housing Hotline Volunteers will work closely with the Diversion & Assessment Specialists to complete housing assessments with people experiencing homelessness in order to access our services. Volunteers in this role may provide resource and referrals to those reaching out to Friends of the Family through our Housing Hotline in all 25 counties that we serve.

Training necessary for this opportunity will be provided prior to volunteering. 

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HARTMAN RESERVE AND ITS SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, EXPERTISE, ADVOCACY, AND GIFTS.

The Friends of Hartman is committed to a board that looks like our community by way of gender balance and diversity; geographical representation; a balance of business, education, and non-profit experience; expertise in grant writing, event planning, membership development; and a general interest in preserving Hartman Reserve Nature Center.

Areas of Knowledge or Interest
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_____ Website/social media _____ Finance /Budgeting

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_____ Marketing/Membership _____ Human Resources

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_____ Other: Please elaborate any areas of knowledge or expertise you could share:

Purpose

Bring a team to pick up and deliver donated furniture items to clients in the community

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Impact of assignment: This will allow us to better educate the community of the needs of the Deaf/HoH community.

Benefits to volunteer: School credit, internship, building a portfolio

Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. 

Requirements: Access to steady internet and a computer

Impact of assignment: This will allow us to better educate the community of the needs of the Deaf/HoH community.

Benefits to volunteer: School credit, internship, building a portfolio

Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. 

Requirements: Access to steady internet and a computer

Volunteers for this position will provide transportation during a scheduled timeframe to clients in or preparing to access Friends of the Family's emergency shelter program. 

Basic Transportation Include: 

Qualifications: 

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.

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!

From May 1 through October 31 we are looking for individuals to unlock the Behrens-Rapp Station on First Street in Cedars at 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Behrens-Rapp Station is located between the Ice House Museum and the Little Red School. This building provides visitor information from May through October. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for those living in or near downtown Cedar Falls that enjoy walking or bicycling.

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau is looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers who like to visit with people to staff the Cedar Falls Visitor Center during the week or staff an information table during an event. Duties include welcoming guests; assisting with directions; and providing information on attractions, restaurants and things to do in the community.  

In addition, we are looking for volunteers who would like to help with events such as selling programs during the Iowa High School Football semi-finals and finals in the UNI-Dome in October and assisting with ticket admissions or score keeping during the Iowa 7v7 Football tournaments in the UNI-Dome in April and May.  

Drive Tractors and Gators during CV Arboretum's events throughout the season.

Help citizens in need by using your mechanical skills and restoring power wheelchairs. Training will be provided. No mechanical skills required - just a curiosity and willingness to learn. Your support will provide mobility and independence.

Following a specific route throughout the hospital, volunteers assist with mail pickup and delivery and pickup/deliver lab specimen's as needed. Cedar Falls location only.

For both Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations.  Greeting patients and visitors with a warm smile and a "how can I help you today"!  Assisting them with where they need to go, obtaining room numbers to those they are visiting or offering a wheelchair if needed.  Simply providing outstanding customer service! 

Assist staff with answering phones, data entry, filing, special events and other needs that arise.

About this Need: Monday, Wednesday & Friday │ 9a.m. to noon │ The Salvation Army Office at 89 Franklin St.

Using a Salvation Army vehicle, volunteer will pick up donations from various businesses in Waterloo/Cedar Falls on the mornings of giveaway days. 

About this Need: Every Tuesday & Thursday │ 7:30a.m. to noon

Purpose/Objective: Dare to Dream Mentors come alongside youth in or aging out of Foster Care (ages 11-22) by providing intentional relational support at least 2 time per month.  

Key Responsibilities: Dare to Dream Mentors work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with their mentee through activities and shared experiences. The role is intended to provide a safe and positive role model to help a youth prepare for life after Foster Care. 

Childcare volunteers care for children on Mondays while YPT parenting/prenatal groups take place. Volunteer will also assist in setup and takedown, light meal duties and participant assistance as needed.

Volunteer need is from 3pm on Mondays to 6/6:30 Pm. During childcare, the focus is to be attentive to their needs, to talk and play with them, and comfort them as needed. Childcare will take place when participants split to join their designated group and after while parents shop in the food pantry if desired. This part of volunteering is for about 1 hour. Set up takes place one hour prior to group starting. Volunteers will assist staff in getting necessary items for the group from the warehouse. These items include, but are not limited to, white boards, children’s mats for play, toys and activities, highchairs, and any other items not listed. Take down would require some light cleaning and putting items back in the warehouse. Other duties include opportunities to assist in the Advisory Board, some light one on one informational sharing with participants and opportunities to get involved in fundraising events.

Must be 18 or older with desire to work with young children and families. Knowledge of child development and experience working with children and teens is very helpful. The focus is to be attentive to their needs, to talk and play with them, and comfort them as needed. A background check will be required. An orientation will be provided.

People Helping People

Service Organization helping community needs.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.

The gift shop, which is operated by auxiliary volunteers, raises more than $10,000 each year to help enhance the care you receive at Buchanan County Health Center.

Popular items in the gift shop include:

Jewelry
Scarves
Cards
Plants
Decorative items
Seasonal gifts
Candy
Iowa, Iowa State and UNI merchandise
Personal care items like slippers, mouthwash and razors

Thank you for your interest in Oak View Independent Living for Active Seniors. Oak View provides a secure, condominium-type lifestyle where homeowners enjoy the spacious privacy of their own apartment without the hassle of traditional homeownership.

There’s Always Something Fun Going On at Oak View

Our philosophy is to enable residents to be as social or as private as they like. Most residents enjoy sharing meals and social outings but, of course, all participation is voluntary.

Long Term Care at BCHC has been renamed to Lexington Estate. Opening its doors in 1968 Lexington Estate at BCHC has provided compassionate and quality care to the aging population of Buchanan County for over forty-five years. Lexington Estate is a 39-bed certified nursing facility attached to the campus of BCHC; allowing for optimal medical attention when illnesses and emergencies arise.

The renaming of Long Term Care at BCHC establishes the enhanced commitment to providing excellent quality of life to residents and to ensure trust and comfort to residents and their families. “We chose to change Long Term Care’s name to Lexington Estate not only to give our facility an updated look, but also to connect to the community while instilling our commitment to excellence,” commented Angel Decker, Director of Long Term Care.

In addition to providing certified nursing care, Lexington Estate offers a variety of amenities and activities with the convenience of medical services on site. For more information about Lexington Estate at BCHC, or to schedule a tour, contact 319-332-0915. To learn more about BCHC and its services, visit www.bchealth.org or follow Buchanan County Health Center on Facebook.

Reading Buddies is a program of RSVP and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley. Reading Buddy volunteers work with Elementary students to build proficiency and provide encouragement to students. 

Volunteers typically meet with 3-4 Elementary students on a weekly basis for a total of one hour (approx. 15 minutes per student). The Reading Buddies program has been established in the Waterloo Schools for over 15 years. This year, a Reading Buddies pilot program will begin in the Cedar Falls Schools. 

If interested, contact Kelsey Umthun at kelsey_umthun@vccv.org or 319-883-3015.

ABOUT US

RISE (Rebuild, Integrate, Serve and Empower) AmeriCorps leverages the power of community by training emerging leaders from refugee and immigrant communities to become work-readiness trainers. RISE AmeriCorps leaders connect and support fellow refugees with education, jobs and services to increase economic opportunities for refugees and economic growth to Iowa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

EMBARC's RISE AmeriCorps Program is searching for service-minded individuals to serve diverse refugee communities in Iowa. You will work with community agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals, outreach, and direct services to refugee families in need.

Looking for candidates that have a(n):

TERM LENGTH / POSITION TYPE

SERVICE SCHEDULE

This position requires serving Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with occasional weekends and evenings required for special events. Sick or personal days are allowed, but members lose possible days to earn the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

HOW TO APPLY:

Assist Costume Shop manager with shop organization. If able and interested, help with costume construction/repairs.

Volunteers to help at animals shelter with various tasks of choice including animal care and cleaning.

This volunteer support allows us to continue to provide quality care for animals looking for forever home.

Under staff direction and support help with tasks at the shelter including basic cleaning, animal care, grounds care and basic maintenance tasks.

Assist staff with building maintenance. Aid in such things as sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing floors, clean windows, picking up trash and maintaining restrooms.

About this Need: Monday—Friday │ 9a.m. to 3p.m. Approx. 3-hours per shift.  │ The Salvation Army Office at 89 Franklin St.

Purpose/Objective:

The Board of Directors is the policy making and governing body of the non-profit trail advocacy organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend meetings (6 per year), Review and approve minutes, treasurer's reports and committee reports, Prepare and activate annual plans, Organize and carry out activities, Approve and monitor grants, Serve on at least 1 committee (currently Advocacy, Communications, Festivals, Grants, Membership, Safety & Education, Volunteer, and Water Trails), Participate in some of the organization's volunteer activities.

Qualifications:

Only prerequisites are support for the trail network and desire to serve.

Leadership Opportunity:

Opportunity to serve as officer (president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary), as committee chair (currently Advocacy, Communications, Festivals, Grants, Membership, Safety & Education, Volunteer, and Water Trails) or as the lead for a project or activity.

*Dates: Second Thursday of Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov.

Check out this short video interview with the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership to learn more about this opportunity!

Be a part of the team of a grassroots nonprofit by helping set up and maintain a Facebook page for Restore Independent Mobility (RIM). Also help with other marketing and computer duties as needed.

To assist visitors of the Fontana Park Nature Center.

Open and close the nature center; welcome and direct visitors; provide basic information about Nature Center displays; respond to questions; Answer phone calls and refer or take phone messages: report issues to the attention of regular staff or the volunteer coordinator; stocking brochures and restrooms; keep display areas in order; other duties as needed.

Members of the Event Leadership Team will help to plan, coordinate, and execute our 2022 Relay For Life event on June 17th. There are several ways interested members can contribute to the team including marketing, social media, logisitcs, fundraising, and more. Team meeting occur the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Meetings ARE NOT mandatory.

The mission of Relay For Life is to raise funds to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

you are welcome to join at any time. If you join after June 17th, you will be part of the 2023 event planning committee

The Beyond Pink TEAM provides support groups, health education, a quarterly newsletter, and advocacy efforts to end breast cancer as well as financial assistance grants for breast cancer patients that live in Northeast Iowa. The Beyond Pink TEAM is unique because the organization is run solely by volunteers. Our committees are always looking for volunteers that are willing to give their time and expertise to our organization.  Whether volunteering for an ongoing need, or a one-time event, please look at the volunteer needs below and let us know if you would like to get involved!
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Events

Advocacy

Support

Education

Development

Finance

CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are needed to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are subsequently involved in the juvenile court system. Requirements include care and concern for children in the system as well as completion of a 30 hour training program. Responsibilities include:

The Jesse Cosby Center is in need of drivers or and runners to help deliver meals to homebound older adults Monday - Friday! This service helps our consumers stay independent and continue to age with dignity. Volunteers can choose to volunteer once a week or twice a month. 

Engage with students in the public school system.

Read with a child, one hour a week, one day a week at school. Buddy reading time will vary per student

The Board of Directors is the governing authority for the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective.  The Board consists of approximately 12 members and meets monthly - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM.  Typically the meeting was at the shop/store, 219 West 4th St, Waterloo, however the meetings are being held via Zoom during the pandemic.  Ideal qualifications include: good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, marketing knowledge, volunteer recruitment and management experience, interest in bicycling and/or recycling.  Knowledge of bicycles is useful, but not required.

Purpose

Engage clients over the phone in a conversation to discuss client needs, set appointments at partner churches, and offer encouragement.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Purpose

Answer the telephone, greet volunteers and perform clerical duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Purpose

Pick up goods from partner churches and deliver them to client’s homes on an every other week rotation

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Help provide a clean and cozy space for a new House of Hope mom and her child(ren). Duties include cleaning the apartment and selecting donated items from the storage unit such as bed sheets, pillows, towels, and kitchen supplies. This volunteer position is as needed. Lindsey Hoogland will contact volunteers when this need arises. To be added to this contact list, please email Lindsey at lindseyw@houseofhopeccd.org 

Volunteers are needed to regularly clean the building. Help keep the House of Hope a safe and clean environment for moms and their children.

Answer calls from clients, schedule appointments, and upload intake forms to client profiles. Some computer skills are required. This volunteer job may be performed remotely. Trainings will be held in January and trained volunteers will start February 1 until end of tax season.

Purpose: 

Organize and host a fundraiser or drive to raise money for House of Hope to achieve its mission.

Responsibilities: 

Create and execute a fundraiser event of their choosing (ex. 5k run). Use your skills and passions. The possibilities are endless.

Training Provided:

Fill out form on website to inform House of Hope what the fundraiser/drive would consist of.

Impact of Assignment:

All of our funding comes from the community and individual contributions that generate unrestricted revenue to support House of Hope in its mission to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our community.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Being part of our mission to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in our community

Qualifications: 

Under 18 parental consent is required, no background check

The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library are looking for volunteers to photograph events and activity at the Cedar Falls Public Library.  This can be done on an occasional basis on the volunteer's schedule.

Iowa Crisis Chat is an online resource for emotional support, operated by CommUnity Crisis Services. Located in Iowa City. Since launching Iowa Crisis Chat in 2011, the number of chats and texts we receive has surpassed the number of calls we receive by phone. Because of this growth, we are expanding our volunteer recruitment across the state! People of all ages use this service to talk about a variety of concerns. However, the median age is 21 and 80% of chatters are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Volunteers learn a wide variety of counseling techniques and offer direct support to clients in need. Our training prepares people who have gone on to become therapists, social workers, teachers, lawyers, clergy, doctors, and even genetic counselors. Besides looking good on a resume, volunteering with CommUnity feels good! You get to make a positive difference in the world by connecting with people who are hurting. Even though this is a remote position, you will be supported throughout the process. We have been a volunteer-driven organization for nearly 50 years, and we have volunteers who have stayed with us for 15+ years because of our positive and supportive culture.

Volunteers are supervised and supported by full-time staff members who are available through our chat portal during every shift. Supervisors are there to provide support and advice, and to handle any escalated situations that might require 911 contact.

Greet consumers, answer the phone, check consumers in for meals, punch meal ticket cards, make sure the senior center is running smoothly.

This positions helps the Senior Center run smoothly with the help of a volunteer. 9-12am open to any age or people with disabilities.

12:30 daily. Open to any age or people with disabilities. Call Bingo Numbers.

This position helps meet the social needs of the consumers, bingo is one of their favorite activities.

Are you interested in assisting with fundraising events to raise funds to provide free services to your community? Join Riverview Center's development team by assisting virtually or in person! From assisting with networking in the community, helping make phone calls, or assisting with an event in person, there are plenty of fundraising events at Riverview Center for you to assist with.

If you're interested, please call the Volunteer Coordinator Raechel Breyer at (319) 349-1949 or email her at raechel@riverviewcenter.org.

Purpose: 

To support survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities: 

Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to hospital calls to support survivors of sexual assault.

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services.

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks optional.

Purpose: 

To network and raise awareness of sexual violence.

Responsibilities: 

To build relationships with other community resources to bridge any barriers survivors may have in receiving services.

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to raise awareness of sexual violence and provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services. 

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks are optional.

Hope Tree Acres is currently recruiting volunteers for our garden! Volunteers should commit to a minimum of 10 hours total with HTA. You are welcome to spread those hours out over several weeks or you can complete them in a week! If you have any gardening experience and love to be around nature, come join us!

Peoples Community Health Clinic is a non-private that is dedicated to providing affordable, compassionate, high-quality health care for all. The Clinic is joining other Health Centers across the nation in celebrating National Health Center Week 2021. In celebration, the Clinic is hosting a Free Garage sale. Everyone is welcome. This event will take place on August 9th, 2021.

Americans for Independent Living is continuously humbled and very grateful to the community for their frequent donation offers! At times, we have had to turn down offers or delay pick-up due to lack of time or manpower. We are looking for people with strong backs and generous hearts for our veterans to help pick up items being donated as well as help delivering household goods to recently placed homeless veterans. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the smile on a veteran's face and hear their grateful responses when AFIL presents them with more than they ever expected! We are currently looking for help on Tuesdays and Fridays, though other opportunities may be available throughout the week. Simply "Respond" to this need and we will arrange an opportunity for you to volunteer with us!

Volunteers must be able to:

1. Lift and move furniture and heavy boxes (sometimes up several flights of stairs).

2. Pack donated items securely and load items into the truck.

Purpose: To assist in the quick and efficient set up of a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) in the event of a disaster in Black Hawk County

Roles and Responsibilities

Commitment: 1 year. Includes training session, in person simulation and attendance at annual refresher course. 

Benefits: Networking, fulfillment of civic responsibility, skill development in disaster training

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.

Amani Community Services is currently seeking applicants for our domestic violence and sexual assault crisis line. Volunteers will be part of a rewarding experience providing counseling, victim advocacy, and crisis advocacy. Volunteers answer the crisis line after business hours. Volunteers are required by the state of Iowa to complete a 20-hour online victim counselor training through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 10-hour online and 10-hour in-person victim counselor training through the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

For questions or to sign up, please contact Sausha at Sausha@amani-cs.org

Responsibilities: 

Filing, data entry, donation processing

Training: 

Training and equipment provided

Impact of assignment: 

Volunteering to help with these crucial day-to-day processes allows staff capacity for specialized tasks that require in-depth knowledge and experience.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Gain experience and a good reference for your clerical skills, learn about nonprofit operations, learn new skills if you desire.

Qualifications: 

6 months general clerical experience desired, fluent English, must be 18 or older

Safety Protocols:

COVID-19 protocol include distancing, mandatory masks, sanitizer, ceiling fans, etc.

Purpose/Objective:

The purpose of this position is to facilitate activities that promote literacy, develop the love of reading, and support the public library and the use of its resources .

Key Responsibilities:

If selected for the position, the volunteer would attend monthly Board meetings and serve as an active participant on a subcommittee of the volunteer's choosing. Attend the organization's annual meeting.

Qualifications:

Any adult citizen of the Cedar Valley who is a paid member (no minimum investment specified) in the Friends of the Library organization with a love of reading and learning. The volunteer should have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. This opportunity is accessible to those with disabilities. We seek to be a diverse board.

Leadership Opportunity:

Volunteers should seek to expand community knowledge of the library and its resources. Volunteers may organize functions that support the library and its programs financially. 

Check out this short video interview with the Friends of Cedar Falls Public Library to learn more about this opportunity!

This volunteer will be responsible for monitoring community events for Morral Corral to attend. The different products that the facility offers, needs to be on video. This includes PTSD Therapy, TEAM BLDG, and family activities.  Another responsibility will be to assist with fundraising events and helping out with social media and marketing.

The marketing portion need is to do a power point.  This is so the facility can be seen virtually.  It also would be needed for advertising. 

I would like to have a web sight along with updating the Facebook page.   

When sessions begin, the program coordinator will be responsible for getting equipment set up. This volunteer will ready the classroom area, have a quote of the day (resource provided), and be in contact with Veterans groups like the Amvets, VFW, UNI veterans Affairs department, and our local Veterans Affairs at the Pinecrest Bldg. 

This volunteer would assist in maintaining and screening client information. Also, scheduling the sessions. They would verify applications from clients, and securing all the required documentation from therapists.  This position is dealing with highly confidential information.     

This is a Equine Therapy Facility. The main responsibilities will be focused on taking care of the horses. The horses need to be fed twice a day, seven days a week. The volunteer will be responsible for monitoring the feeding. The horses veterinarian records need to be maintained. When there are no sessions happening or in the colder months, the horses will need interaction, daily.  This can be grooming inside barn and walking out into the woods.  

This is a seasonal Equine Therapy Facility.  For over the winter, snow removal and keeping up with manure is the most important thing.  This position helps with maintenance, cleaning and restocking.  The maintenance portion is to make sure the fencing is secure, rotation of circle pen is done to preserve the grassy areas.  This includes mucking and spreading manure driving the John Deere with a spreader pulled behind. We also get hay periodically during the spring and summer, this needs to be put up in the hay mow.  

This facility is a Seasonal Therapy Facility.  Right now, we are in recruitment mode.  We are looking for new program volunteers for the next session.  This begins when the weather warms up.  This position will maintain current training and recruitment for volunteers. Current training is that all volunteers need to be First Aid Certified.  This can be done on-line, and pass a horse handling course  The coordinator will also be responsible for managing the scheduling of all volunteers. 

Purpose/Objective:

We have two staple events who are looking for more passionate committee members to join the efforts. Community Main Street is also looking to plan a new festival and could use some brilliant minds to help brainstorm.

Key Responsibilities:

We need volunteers are love logistics in planning all the details of the event from volunteer coordination and recruitment to marketing brainstorming. Typically being a part of the committee also means you are all hands on deck for the day of the event as well. 

Qualifications:

Experience with events and coordination of any sort of volunteer/employee is a bonus but we can always train and guide along the way. The number one qualification we are looking for is passion and excitement to be a part of a growing and fun community in the Downtown District.

Leadership Opportunity:

We are in need of leaders to help with creativity as well as leading us up to and through the event. Leadership for all of our committees takes excitement and organization to keep us all on task and ensure that all the events represent not only downtown well but our community.

Check out this short interview video with Community Main Street to learn more about this opportunity!

Purpose: 

To raise awareness and assist with prevention of sexual assault.

Responsibilities: 

To facilitate conversations within the community over various topics in relation to sexual assault.

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

Impact of assignment: 

To open up conversations within the community to raise awareness about the services of Riverview Center as well as prevent sexual violence from occurring. It will also raise awareness over topics such as sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services. 

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks required.

Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. For more information, visit https://travelunity.org/TUYAC

Purpose/Objective: Love Box Leaders come alongside children in foster care, as well as their caretakers, but offering consistent support through intentional giving and building relationships.

Key Responsibilities: Love Box Leaders show up for a Foster family by providing a Love Box for an assigned foster family once per month. Additionally, volunteers work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with children in the home and foster parents. Typically, Love Box Leaders also recruit a group of Love Box members to pitch in money to purchase love box items, write notes, attend the child’s sporting events, and other supportive activities.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be 18 years old, rooted in the community, able to pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a desire to build a relationship with children in foster care, and have a coachable spirit. Volunteer positions are open to people with disabilities.

Objective: 

Responsibilities:

Training: No special training is needed beyond the orientation that will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator. As mentioned above, clippers and loppers will be provided.

Impact of assignment: Removing the vegetation will make the recreational trails more safe and inviting for trail users. Also, removing the encroaching vegetation will allow the trail to dry more quickly after rains.

Benefits to volunteer: Opportunity to get outdoors on the trails, to appreciate nature and to value the trail network. Learn the various trails, where they go, and how they connect within the trail network. Walking for exercise!

Qualifications: This is manual labor so there are no educational qualifications. Skills include the ability to manipulate a clipper or lopper, ability to walk or otherwise traverse the trail for at least 1 mile (walkers or electric chairs can be used). There is no age requirements nor background check.

Location: Various trails within Cedar Fall, Waterloo, Evansdale, Hudson or George Wyth State Park

Requirements: Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes for walking, long pants and long sleeves are best for protection.

Safety protocols: Social distancing and mask wearing if more than a single person at a time. 

Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect poor and vulnerable Iowans.

Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.

Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following:

Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.

Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.

Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid

1111 9th Street Suite 230

Des Moines, IA 50314-2527

gklearman@iowalaw.org

515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503

TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request

Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats

Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems. Disasters occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake. Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster. Iowa Legal Aid is looking to recruit and train volunteer attorneys from around the state now before a disaster strikes. This would allow Iowa Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys to react immediately in the event of a disaster. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic, and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.

COMMON DISASTER LEGAL PROBLEMS:

Disasters survivors face a wide variety of legal problems. Common areas that volunteers

may be needed are to:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Position Location:

Time Commitment:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275.

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

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request

Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats

Volunteer language proficiency evaluators at Iowa Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income Iowans with limited English proficiency (LEP) skills gain access to justice. Language proficiency evaluators will assess the translation and interpretation abilities of prospective volunteer translators and interpreters. In addition, they may also review and provide feedback on the materials translated by Iowa Legal Aid’s volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of Iowa’s LEP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and Laotian.

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

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

http://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/volunteers-wanted-at-iowa-legal-aid

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is looking for periodic help at the museum for events and for day-to-day operations.

Our needs:

- Day-to-day clerical needs: answering phones, online merchandise orders, cleaning.

- Physical labor: moving and organizing heavy memorabilia in the basement.

- Cataloging: organizing and cataloging memorabilia.

Pillar of Cedar Valley is looking for volunteers to write letters to their residents. Click the black RESPOND button to the right of the screen if you are interested. You will be contacted by someone from Pillar of Cedar Valley to be paired with one of their residents to correspond with. This would be a great opportunity for families to write encouraging cards for seniors during this time. Below are some ideas

Purpose: To assist the Membership and Healthy Living department in executing our programs for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Training: Training, resources, mentor-ship, education, experience

Impact of assignment: 

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
Project EXPAND is literally about expanding this ideology to an undeserved population, disabled adults. Our program introduces wellness activities and education to the clients of our group agencies. Soon, we hope to grow this program for any and all adults within our community that live with a disability and would like to explore our Healthy Living programs and services.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Qualifications: 

Purpose: To engage with students after school through purposeful programming to build achievement, belonging and relationships.

Responsibilities:

Training: We will work with any volunteer who would like to offer a program and needs supplies to complete.

Impact of assignment: 

By offering our program participants meaningful programming, we are boosting the value of our care and engage a stronger realtionship with the youth of our community.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Qualifications: 

Safety Protocols:

Provided during Volunteer training.

Purpose: To engaging in meaningful relationships with student by engaging in Reading, Relationship Building Activities, and/or Homework Lab

Responsibilities:

Training: Resources for support will be provided as well as Volunteer training.

Impact of assignment: 

We strive to create meaningful relationships with the students in our afterschool program. Mentors are an intrigual part in creating and more-over maintaining those relationships.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Qualifications: 

Safety Protocols:

Will be discussed during our Volunteer training.