Needs From: Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Help Shape the Future of Downtown – Volunteer for Data Gathering & Analysis!

Do you enjoy working with data and uncovering insights? Main Street Waterloo is looking for volunteers to assist with data gathering and analysis to help us track trends, measure impact, and make informed decisions for downtown growth.

As a volunteer, you will:
Collect and organize data on downtown businesses, events, and economic trends
Analyze information to identify opportunities for improvement and growth
Help create reports and insights that guide future initiatives

Your work will play a vital role in strengthening downtown Waterloo by providing valuable information that supports local businesses and community development. If you love working with data and want to make a difference, sign up today!

sign up on our platform here https://mainstreetwaterloo3.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=96350

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity needs teams of 4-8 volunteers to assist with construction.

Sign up directly on our website: https://www.webuildhabitat.org/volunteer/

Tasks: (will vary depending on our stage of construction)

Qualifications: 

 
Requirements: 

Tuesday-Thursday

Saturday

How to register your volunteer team:

Join the Main Street Waterloo Board of Directors – Lead the Future of Downtown!

Do you believe in the potential of downtown Waterloo? Are you passionate about community growth and revitalization? Main Street Waterloo is looking for dedicated leaders to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of our downtown district!

As a board member, you will:

We are seeking individuals who are committed to making a lasting impact, bringing fresh ideas, and supporting the mission of Main Street Waterloo. If you’re ready to be a leader in downtown’s success, apply today!

Join a Main Street Waterloo Council – Make an Impact!

Are you passionate about making a difference in downtown Waterloo? Join one of Main Street Waterloo’s four councils and help shape the future of our community!

Design Council – Enhance the look and feel of downtown through beautification projects, public art, and historic preservation.

Economic Vitality Council – Support local businesses, encourage new development, and strengthen the downtown economy.

Organization Council – Build strong partnerships, recruit volunteers, and help ensure the long-term success of Main Street Waterloo.

Promotions & Marketing Council – Plan events, create engaging campaigns, and showcase everything downtown Waterloo has to offer.

No matter your skills or background, your passion can make a difference! Sign up today and be a part of the movement to make downtown Waterloo the best it can be.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in working alongside our Cultural and Intensive English Program to provide additional support to international language learners. 

Volunteers would be matched depending on availability and other information with a student in the CIEP Program that has noted a need or want for additional support either in reading, writing, listening, or speaking. Volunteers would be assigned to meet with their designated student for at least one hour per week (possible more) dependent on the students needs. 

Volunteers should reach out to international@uni.edu if they are interested in taking part. Our staff will then be in contact regarding follow up information. 

*a background check is mandatory for all volunteer positions through the University of Northern Iowa. 

Purpose/Objective:

The person filling the position of Victorian House Museum host will serve as the friendly and helpful public face of the Victorian House Museum—the first and last person patrons will interact with on their visit. Volunteers at the Victorian House Museum support our mission of educating people about and celebrating the history of Cedar Falls.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: welcoming visitors, answering questions, answering the phone, monitoring visitor activity, taking care of gift shop sales, and securing the building.

Shifts are 3 hours long, 10:00-1:00 and 1:00-4:00 pm on Saturdays or 1:00-4:00 pm on Sundays. The Victorian Home is open from February to mid December.

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

Qualifications:

Because the historic house side of our building has no elevator, this would be a difficult position for people who use a wheelchair. Accommodations for people with other disabilities will be considered.

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

Leadership Opportunity:

Serving as a host at the Victorian House also means serving as an ambassador and advocate for the museum and the Cedar Falls Historical Society, in the greater community.

Dates needed: February thru mid-December, Saturday mornings and afternoons, and Sunday afternoons

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

To help our cook and our food program be successful.

Responsibilities: Learn through online classes and implement procedures for completing CACFP paperwork.

Qualifications: Minimal computer skills, good with numbers and organization, professional office. 

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.

We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys wonderful items and helping customers!  Our fabulous gift shop in Waterloo needs you to help find the perfect item for someone.  We will help you get familiar with our products and will train you on the register.  Plus, volunteers get a 20% discount!!!

Obtain payment for goods by itemizing and totaling customer’s purchases and provide service to customers before, during and after a purchase.

‍No prior volunteer experience is necessary for this volunteer opportunity.

Sign up directly through our website: https://www.webuildhabitat.org/volunteer/volunteering

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2 volunteers per shift

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs flexible volunteers who will jump in and help as needed.

Sign up directly through our website: https://www.webuildhabitat.org/volunteer/volunteering 

Tasks: (will vary with each volunteer opportunity but may include the following)

Saturday

Are you interested in providing meaningful support and making a big difference in the lives of patients and families receiving hospice care? We are currently seeking volunteers to join our team.

- Hold a hand

- Listen to memories & stories

- Read a story

- Play games

New volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation. Ages 13+ are encouraged to apply! Criminal background check required.

Behind every trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent Scout is a long line of committed volunteers who share those same traits. Volunteering has always been the very bedrock of the Scouting program.

Who can volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America?

· Adults 18 years or older

 · Must pass background check

 · Must pass Youth Protection Training found on my.scouting.org

 · Adults with a passion for making a difference!

Volunteer Opportunities:

· Pack and Troop level leaders and assistants

 · Camp and event level leaders and assistants

 · Assist office staff (Waterloo) with special projects as needed

The Winnebago Council serves 17 counties throughout North East Iowa and is looking for volunteers in Black Hawk, Grundy, Butler, Franklin, Wright, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Floyd, Bremer, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek, Fayette, and Buchanan.

If interested call the Winnebago Council at 319-234-2867 to be connected with the opportunity that best fits you!

Providing rides for moms to work, appointments, and/or basic errands. Giving rides is an opportunity to practice positive boundaries, healthy relationships, and confidentiality. Moms may ask to make stops when you are transporting them. Feel free to let them pick up what is needed if you have the time. Moms may not call/not show at times. In these cases, let the volunteer coordinator know. 

The purpose of Partners for Hope is to match a woman and women in the community for their mutual betterment. The more positive and supportive people a person has in their life, the more opportunities they have to become a better version of themselves. Partners for Hope are meant to lift one another up through healthy relationships. Building these relationships based on mutual kindness, listening, healthy boundaries, and positive regard can help both parties become more resilient and have a stronger sense of well-being. 

Minimum Requirements:

●     Be at least 21 years of age

●     Complete an application including a criminal record check every two years, child abuse registry check, and interview.

●     Show proof of valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 

●     Willingness to commit to at least one year in a supportive relationship with a House of Hope Resident and her family.

●     Willingness to attend initial training, as well as periodic meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator.

●     Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with House of Hope residents and their families.

Specific Duties:

●     Be a reliable, consistent, positive role model to the women and families at House of Hope. 

●     Be flexible and provide appropriate and necessary support to help the Resident Partner succeed.

●     Communicate regularly with Volunteer Coordinator and/or Partners for Hope Coordinator.

●     Follow all House of Hope Partner policies as outlined during the training interview and orientation.

●     Make a minimum of a one year commitment to support the Resident Partner, including at least one monthly face to face contact and weekly phone calls/text messages.

●     Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with House of Hope policy.

●     Maintain appropriate boundaries, including limiting gifts to items valued under $20.

●     Follow House of Hope onsite drug-free/alcohol-free policy.

●     Contact House of Hope staff of all incidents and areas of concern. If the incident involves injury, child abuse report or police report, the incident should be reported immediately. All other incidents may be reported on the next business day.

●     Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if transporting residents, including using an appropriate car seat for all children under the age of six years.

Have fun!

At House of Hope, we have seen women excel once they take control of their finances with the tool of our financial mentoring scholarship. Each participant will build their own spending plan, check their credit, make two or more financial goals for themselves, and show their accountability partner how they have followed their spending plan. This is an opportunity to be a women's accountability partner in reaching their financial goals. 

Apartment Cleaning and Staging is a great activity to do with friends and is super helpful for new incoming residents. At House of Hope, we want new residents to come in and feel a sense of home and comfort, as well as making them feel welcomed. It is also beneficial that the cleaning and staging is completed all at one time. 

Providing snacks for individuals during Coffee Chats one morning a week. (muffins, baked goods, breakfast items, etc.) Please drop off to House of Hope by 2:30pm on Tuesday afternoons and/or 8:30am on Thursday mornings. There may be additional needs for snacks on occasional No-School days and Post-partum/recovery periods. 

House of Hope accepts all different types of donations. There is a garage next to the site building where donations are stored. It is beneficial for the women to have access to unlimited supplies and resources while they are living at House of Hope. We are in need of help sorting and organizing these donations. 

At House of Hope, the goal is to help women thrive in every aspect of life so they can become independent and own their own home. When they have achieved this, we will provide help to get them moved into their new home and they are able to take any of the furniture with them once they exit. There are times when a truck and/or trailer is needed to move certain items, so any help in providing a truck/trailer is greatly beneficial. Volunteers will receive a text message when a need arises and reply if they are available.

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.

Do rounding on all patient floors to check for fall hazards.  Complete report of all rooms and note any concerns.

Seeking someone (individual or group) who can sing or play piano or other musical instrument and would be interested in sharing their love of music, and the joy it can bring adults with age-related disability who are receiving support at North Star's Newel Post Senior Adult Day program.

We are looking for someone with military experience (active or retired) who would be willing to meet with other military patients while they are recovering in the hospital.  Whether it is to just say hello, or to sit down and exchange stories, we want to support our military hero's any way we can.

Greet and escort patients and visitors as they enter the Health Plaza.  Assist with locating where they need to go.  Provide a wheelchair if needed.  Answer general questions.

Do you love dogs?

Have you trained dogs or do agility work with your own dogs?

If your answer is YES, we would love to have you share your knowledge with 4-Her's by volunteering as a 4-H Dog Agility Leader/Instructor!  As a Dog Agility Leader, you will work with youth and their dogs to foster a strong, positive relationship with each other, while teaching basic agility skills.

We have all the equipment and resources needed for this specialty club.  The leader will determine the best day and time for club meetings.

For more information, please contact Diane at wolfejd@iastate.edu or 319-234-6811.

Master Gardeners are a dedicated group of trained volunteers willing to share their horticulture knowledge, a love of gardening, an enthusiasm for learning, and a commitment to helping others. 

To become a Master Gardener, attend classes that are offered in the Fall. 

Click here for more information.

If you are a Master Gardener new to the area, please contact Steven Eilers. 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to make it easy for parents/caregivers and kids to experience the value of community service together in a fun way. The volunteer will be the coordinator and collaborate with the VCCV Youth Program Coordinator to create, plan, and host these monthly family-friendly opportunities.

NEEDED:

A person is needed to organize one service activity per month for families at a nonprofit agency in the community. The volunteer will be supervised by a Youth Program Coordinator.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMITMENT

4-6 hours a month: 2-3 hours to plan and 2-4 hours to implement. This position must be available the day of the events.

BENEFITS

Networking and collaboration, skill development, resume builder, fulfillment of civic responsibility. 

REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduate and 18 years of age or older. Background check required.

KEY CONTACT

Jean Seeland, Youth Program Coordinator; Jean_Seeland@vccv.org, (319) 272-2087

The animal shelter welcomes volunteers for a variety of jobs throughout the week. Times and opportunities are up the volunteer.

Volunteers can assist with animal care, cleaning tasks, grounds care, fundraising and event assistance and basic maintenance assistance.

There are a variety jobs and individuals with all skill levels are welcome

Do you like seeing smiling faces every morning? Then come join us and be a morning Door Greeter at East or West Elementary. It only takes 20-30 minutes each morning to see some smiling faces while greeting those students waiting outside before school starts. Just another opportunity to volunteer and support our schools!

Weekday pickup 7:30 am to 9:30 am Pick up donations from Walmart, Fareway and Dollar Fresh.

Become a wish granter from any county in the state of Iowa to create hope, strength, and joy for children with critical illnesses.

You will be partnered with a wish granter to meet with wish kids and their families to brainstorm ideas and help determine their wish. While Make-A-Wish Iowa staff is making these wishes a reality, wish granters will provide personalized items to celebrate the wish. Once wish planning is completed by Make-A-Wish Iowa staff, volunteers will help celebrate the child and the wish being granted.

Email volunteer@iowa.wish.org to receive a volunteer application and to get started with the volunteer onboarding process! Must be a minimum of 18-years-old.

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

We are looking for child watch volunteers for the summer! This volunteer watches kiddos in our playroom space while parents attend community classes and evening appointments. 

Tuesdays 5:45pm-8pm

If you have questions or would like to talk about next steps, reach out to Danielle Martens at danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org

Volunteers are an essential part of a successful program. Take Charge of Your Body (TCOYB) volunteers provide hundreds of hours annually to implement programming in the classroom.

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 fifteen hours of training is required prior to a volunteer entering the classroom and includes the following:

·       Initial interview with program coordinator                     one hour

·       Classroom instruction (includes SOC)                        three hours

·       Observe five classrooms                                            five hours

·       Practice presentation with program coordinator           six hours

o   Additional observation may be needed, depending on the comfort level of the volunteer and program coordinator

A minimum of three presentations per week (about six hours total per week) is required to maintain a volunteer position with Family and Children’s Council.

Volunteers present the TCOYB 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.

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
Check all that apply

_____ Event Planning _____ Fundraising

_____ Website/social media _____ Finance /Budgeting

_____ Strategic Planning _____ Legal

_____ Marketing/Membership _____ Human Resources

_____ Natural /environmental issues

_____ 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.  

Help set up tables, chairs, and tents before events such as weddings, graduation parties, and Arboretum Community events.

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.