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Help MADD make the Mother of All Walks a huge success. Walk Like MADD is our signature awareness and fundraising event and this year we will be walking in Omaha at Chalco Hills Recreation Center on October 13th, 2013. Volunteers are needed to help with everything from day of set. . . more

On August 31, 2013, from 10-4pm on 3rd Street near Central Park, Ottumwa, the annual 'Walk on Art Street' will occur. Some dozens of artists of various (painting, sculpture, etc.) type will set up booths and sell products. We need volunteers to help plan for a festival of this. . . more

Come join the 10,000 Hours Show in Lower City Park on September 23 to volunteer with set up, registration, and morale for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Volunteers can sign up for shifts from 12-4, 12-2, or 2-4 PM. For more information, please email and RSVP to npstaff1@10000hoursei.org more

NAMI Walks for the Mind of America will take place Saturday April 27, 2013 in Iowa City in Lower City Park. We are looking for volunteers to: -Help with set up before the walk from 7:30am - 9:00. -Help clean up around 11:30- 12:30pm. Large groups welcome.. . . more

Assist Lutheran Family Services in the International Center of the Heartland during walk-in days every Monday and Wednesday during regular business hours, 9:00am-4:00pm. This includes helping clients complete applications for benefits. Training will be provided and volunteers will work alongside interpreters. more

PUT A SMILE ON SOMEONES FACE. We need adults with daytime availability to be Escorts. West Desk Escorts are stationed at the main entrance to our hospital and help patients and visitors to their destination. Receiving services or visiting a hospital can be very stressful. We. . . more

We are seeking kind, compassionate licensed beauticians & barbers to provide haircuts for people who are at the end of their life. It is our desire to offer haircare services to our patients and allow them their dignity and pride, but are no longer able to leave their home. . . more

FreeStore is looking for warehouse workers on Tuesday and Friday Mornings from 9am to Noon to help restock and arrange household items in the FreeStore warehouse Volunteers will unpack and sort donations, restock shelves, and support the goal to recycle cardboard and items usable by other agencies. Three people needed. . . more

Do you like working behind the scenes? Come on down and join us with operating equipment as needed, heavy lifting, general maintenance. more

Greet incoming and outbound passengers by providing visitor information, maps, and assistance with in-city travel. Various shifts available 7 days a week based on arriving and departing airline schedule. Orientation & training provided onsite. more

The Waterloo Blue Zones Engagement Committee is seeking volunteers to join their Media Subcommittee. Individuals interested in wellness, public event organizing, event promotion, and those who can devote 3-4 hours a month are encouraged to participate. more

The Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry makes purchases of large quantities of food from local wholesale and retail food stores. We need individuals or groups who are able to pick up and deliver food items to the pantry. Opportunities vary from weekly, monthly and quarterly deliveries. Without the help of volunteers. . . more

Position title: Web Designer Reports to: Executive Director Specific duties and responsibilities Develop and maintain techiepaws.org Create graphical and scripted content Make regular updates to the organizations website Maintain monthly statistical reports Utilize reports to aid in search engine and website optimization Other requirements: Demonstrated computer and software skills including MS Wo more

Public Space One, a non-profit organization running two multidisciplinary, DIY art spaces in downtown Iowa City, is looking for a dedicated volunteer to maintain and improve our website. The main responsibility of the web editor will be to keep the PS1 website updated with current information about our various. . . more

We would like a volunteer to update our website on a regular basis. It would be wonderful to have the site added onto and built up as well as updated. This could be a on-going project for someone of any age with website design and updating interest. more

Plan on attending a Weed & Unwind event, held each Thursday after work. This is an opportunity to volunteer in the gardens while meeting with friends and enjoying whatever drinks or snacks you may choose to bring! Weed & Unwind begins in May and continues throughout the season. more

Meet and greet guests from across the country and around the world as a State Historical Museum Ambassador. This is a great opportunity for students, people-persons, and history buffs alike to give back over the weekend. As an Ambassador, you’ll warmly welcome all visitors and inform them about the building. . . more

We often need people to drive clients to and from appointments or stores with the Cedar Valley Friends of Family van. more

Do you have an interest in weather? Would you like to learn more about weather? Then join us for a fun week at the Grout Museum. This week children will explore activities that demonstrate floods, tornadoes and weather associated with them. You will have the opportunity to assist the children. . . more

Have you ever wondered if there was life on Mars or what might it have looked like? Do you ever wonder what exactly we are looking for on Mars? Be an assistant and help children find out the answers to these questions as well as assist the children in having. . . more