Needs From: Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Bell Ringers volunteer to spend time manning Red Kettles at area businesses seeking donations. Funds raised during the Red Kettle Campaign account for 86% of our annual budget, which allow The Salvation Army to serve the community through meals, food and other basic needs assistance, shelter and more.

Volunteers are needed to assist with transporting Bell Ringers safely to their sites and retuning them to the Salvation Army.

Helping to drive a route during the kettles could save us time, money and resources!! It takes a great team to make this happen and we appreciate any time you can give us! Driving one route for us could save us $25-$30 in payroll (not to mention the appreciation from the team who work very hard during this season!!)

What to do:

- Complete a Salvation Army MVR (Captains or Ellie)

- Sign up for a time to drive – could be, say, every Tuesday during the pm shift or just here and there are you ae able. (talk with Ellie or Captains)

- Go to the DMV and get a Class D sticker on your license – so you can drive our 12 passengers (we can reimburse you).

- If you feel like you’d like to practice driving the 12 passengers, no problem! We can arrange that.

Volunteer bell ringers are more than an icon of the Christmas season; they're the difference between an empty kettle and one that raises the funds that sustain the help The Salvation Army provides all year long. When you volunteer to stand at a kettle, you're not just ringing a bell…you're changing lives.

Join The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls this holiday season. More information and sign-up here!

Volunteer Drivers with a good driving record are needed to assist in multiple Salvation Army programs. Volunteer drivers will use the Salvation Army vehicles. Background Check and MVR required.

We are seeking assistance with:

Please complete a Volunteer Application on our Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/waterloo/volunteer/

Feel free to reach out to the corps for more information.

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

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.

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

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.