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The individual(s) would be working to benefit the program on an administrative stand. The individual(s) would be updating, removing and marking data as need be. The individual(s) would be working in a clerical environment along with three permanent staff members. Volunteer time is flexible from am to. . . more

Bridgehaven offers many classes every week covering pregnancy, parenting, Bible study, and life skills. Volunteer instructors/facilitators are needed to teach these classes. Volunteers are welcome to bring new class ideas to Bridgehaven. Do you have a special skill or interesting topic that you would like to share? Come teach a. . . more

To encourage reinvestment in the Hilltop Campus Village district by retaining core businesses and encouraging new business growth: thereby increasing tax base and raising property values. more

Community Impact is our way of completing the business of extending grants, but also a reminder to look outward and examine what is really happening in our community. What we will be doing primarily is evaluating the reports from the programs we extended grants to last year, and potentially. . . more

Volunteers are an essential element to the educational process in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Each school has decentralized volunteer opportunities that are centrally coordinated through the Community Relations Office. Opportunities support classroom instruction and enrichment. Specific information on volunteering in the Cedar Rapids Community School District is available. . . more

Assisting youth with homework, listening to kids read, practice math skills; can be done during Afterschool and Summer Programs. Help youth structure free time and encourage to make positive choices to have fun. For many children, struggling with everyday issues, Project Renewal is one of the few anchors in their. . . more

Imagine not being able to afford shampoo, laundry detergent or even toilet paper. This is a reality for many of our low-income elderly and disabled clients. Through the compassion and generosity of donations from people like you, we are able to assemble gift boxes for our clients and make sure. . . more

This volunteer position takes place once a month and involves driving one of our 26-foot trucks and delivering boxes of food to senior centers and community centers. Delivery locations are in Waterloo, Manchester, Independence, La Porte City and Hudson. This job works best for two people (one to drive and. . . more

The Story County Amateur Radio Emergency Service is looking for people who want to provide emergency communications. This can include severe weather reporting from home and/or away from home. Free training is available. The amateur radio test fee is $15. There is no annual membership fee. Assistance finding equipment is. . . more

Work well under pressure? Love to help in stressful situations! We have an opportunity for you and our agency is in much need for your services! We need volunteers to help with: *Operation of the Salvation Army Canteen (mobile kitchen) *Maintenance, cleaning and stocking the Canteen *Feeding Hungry victims and responders *Helping at emergency. . . more

Who helped you to become successful? Did you have a mentor? Did you wish you would have had one? Do you just love your career and want to empower young women to find one they love as well? Professional women are needed to mentor the upcoming generation. There are many middle and. . . more

•Empty the trash cans inside the training yard and main yard. Make sure the bungee cords around the top of the can is a few inches down from the top so the lid fits securely. The full waste bags must be put into the dumpster in the parking lot. At. . . more

A good grasp of English allows a person to advocate for themselves and their children, better understand the community around them, to attain and maintain employment, and to feel more at ease in their new country. This is your chance to make a big difference in the life of. . . more

Conversation tutors help native Spanish speakers practice their English conversational skills. Our adult learners are beginning English learners and their instruction is primarily focused on building vocabulary. more

This non-residential host family program has served the needs of thousands of international students from over 70 countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Students come to UNI to improve the English language skills for academic, personal, and professional reasons. An invitation to a home, a shared meal, or a night of. . . more

Here’s your chance to party like it’s 1899. Take your singing skills on a journey back to the late 1800s as a member of the Living History Farms’ Walnut Hill town choir. You’ll have the chance to learn historic American music and activities, while performing in as many as 8. . . more

During the warmer months residents love the time they get to go outside and enjoy some sunshine but need sometime to be with them. This opportunity is for volunteers to come sit with residents or push them for a short walk outside. This is a great way to have one-on-one. . . more

Are you entertaining? Share your gift with us! We are looking for individual or group volunteers to entertain us with music, dance, a magic act, a comedy routine, being a clown, making balloon animals, doing face painting etc. Individual volunteers 15 and over are welcome daily with flexible. . . more

Give back while horsing around at the Jester Park Equestrian Center. We need kind-hearted horse-lovers to help us with the Exceptional Riders and Freedom to Grow programs, which offer therapeutic riding opportunities to individuals with physical and mental disabilities and to children in at-risk situations. You’ll have the opportunity to. . . more

Recovering from an illness or injury takes more than just medicine. A gregarious smile and a friendly face can go a long way in helping patients down the healing path. As an escort volunteer, you’ll accompany patients to their rooms and to various testing areas, while helping put them at. . . more