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Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center needs volunteers to pair up with residents to meet on a regular basis. Become a "buddy" and provide visits and activity time. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
People's Community Health Clinic is looking for volunteers to assist the clinic in administering the brief Patient Quality Assurance survey to patients. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Pet Pals is looking for volunteers to provide animal assisted therapy/activities in area care centers and residential facilities, respite programs, etc. Humane Society puppies and kittens may be used. Personal pets may also be used after receiving a temperament evaluation. Volunteers age 14 and over are welcome.
RSVP needs volunteers age 55+ Monday through Friday to assist students with literacy enhancing activities to help improve the student's reading and writing skills. All activities will take place in the school during school hours. Times are flexible.
The National Remember Our Troops Campaign needs people to sew the "Foxhole Pillows" from home that are sent to deployed troops and hospitalized heroes. Volunteers age 14 and over are welcome.
The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is looking for volunteers to serve as Daily Volunteer Drivers. Volunteers are needed to both pick up and deliver food for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Volunteer drivers must have a clean driving record. Volunteers age 25 and over are welcome.
Newel Post Adult Day & Respite Services is looking for volunteers to play piano for residents. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The Northeast Iowa Center for Independent Living needs individuals to serve as volunteer health insurance counselors. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Job Foundation needs Mentors/Tutors to help youth in the Cedar Valley. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa is looking for volunteers to serve as Cedar Valley Committee Volunteers. Volunteers meet once monthly to plan and complete yearly fundraising events. The Committee also includes Wish Grantors who meet with the children and their families to help them decide
what the child's wish will be. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Mallard Point Retirement needs volunteers to work as Arts and Crafts Assistants. Volunteers age 18 and over will help create projects with residents. Projects and materials can be provided.
NewAldaya Lifescapes is in need of General Store volunteers to assist residents in purchasing items, light stocking duties, cash register use, and opening/closing procedures. Volunteers should commit 3-4 hours per shift. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging needs Volunteer Transit Drivers to provide needed transportation for seniors to enable them to live independently in the community. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Iowa Legal Aid is looking for volunteers to serve as volunteer receptionists. Volunteers will screen calls and correctly identify calls including the Hotline for Older Iowans, pension projects, and other regional offices or intake units. He or she will also help walk-in clients in the Waterloo office. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Iowa State University Extension Black Hawk County needs volunteers to work as Food Assistance Outreach Presenters Volunteers age 18 and over will go to congregate meal sites in Black Hawk County to educate older adults about the kinds of food needed to stay healthy as they age, and how they can buy these foods on fixed income through the Iowa Food Assistance program.
Iowa's Bravest is in need of individuals to write letters with words of encouragement for our Iowa’s Bravest serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Volunteers of any age may volunteer at any time on any day.
Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexible shifts to assist with filing, copying, answering phones, and other duties assigned for the Department of Human Services.
Exceptional Persons, Inc. needs volunteers to assist adults with disabilities with a variety of activities in an Adult Day Care (Games, crafts, puzzles, etc). Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Family and Children's Council needs volunteers to be matched with parents who are experiencing stress and could benefit from parent education and emotional support. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times to be determined. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Grout Museum District is in need of Museum Store assistants at the Imaginarium to run the cash register, keep inventory of visitors, straighten merchandise, and answer the phone as needed. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is led by several committees with members providing a broad variety of talents and professional expertise. Volunteers are needed to sit on these committees. Most of the committees meet monthly for one-two hours with some independent work. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Cedar Valley Hospice needs volunteers to act as Quincy or Katie Koala or their friend to support children who are chronically ill, or grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteer opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers to prepare meals to be frozen and served at a later date. Food may be made at your home or the Catholic Worker House. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Country View needs entertainment volunteers to share musical or other skills (i.e. play an instrument, dance, sing, magic act, balloon animals, face painting, etc.) to entertain residents. Volunteers age 14 and over are welcome.
Assist the Cedar Falls Historical Society in cataloging and care of materials located in the museum's archives. No prior experience needed! On-the-job training is provided. Times flexible Monday through Friday. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau needs volunteers to assist visitors looking for assistance in directions and information on community activities, Monday - Saturday, shifts are from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. Sunday’s shift is from Noon - 4 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Waterloo Healthy Lifestyles Center needs volunteers age 18 and over to deliver hot meals to homebound, frail, and elderly residents in Waterloo. Volunteers will provide their own vehicle and auto insurance.

Western Home Communities needs activity assistants to routinely plan events and activities that take residents out and about in our community. Volunteers will assist residents and employees in boarding one of our Western Home buses, assisting with doors, wheelchairs and walkers if necessary and providing social companionship for residents on the excursion. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.

Allen Hospice needs volunteers to spend time reading to and visiting with patients or providing respite care to allow family caregivers a break. Support work may include helping with mailings and other special projects. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

The VA Voluntary Service needs van drivers to provide transportation to and from the Iowa City VA. Volunteers age 21 and over are needed once per week or as available from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are 55 or older, the Waterloo Schools is seeking Prime Time Volunteers to volunteer 1-2 hours a week as a Reading Buddy to children in 1st grade who are participating in the Reading Recovery program. Volunteers will be matched one to one with students, assisting them with their reading assignments and providing support and encouragement to succeed in the program. All activities will take place during the school day. Schools participating in the program include: Highland, Cunningham, Edison, Lowell, Poyner, Irving and Lincoln.
Volunteers are needed at the Waterloo Community Schools Foundation to enter database information into computer programs. Hours are flexible. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau is seeking volunteers to greet incoming and outbound passengers by providing visitor information, maps, and assistance with in-city travel. Various shifts are available 7 days a week based on arriving and departing airline schedule. Orientation & training provided onsite. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Family and Children's Council needs volunteers to serve as Healthy Babies Mentors, working closely with new moms and their service providers to make sure mothers are receiving prenatal care and taking care of themselves. Mentoring times are set between the client and mentor. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Grout Museum District needs Saturday Movie Series Assistants to help seat people, answer questions, and clean up after the show from 1 - 5 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging needs drivers to deliver meals to home bound Senior Citizens. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Exceptional Persons, Inc. needs volunteers to serve lunch to participants in the CHOICE Program Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for dedicated and compassionate people to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members support the agency through setting policy and procedures, expanding the agency's network of friends and contributors, and advocating for our work in the community. Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 4 – 6 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Department of Human Services needs Clerical Assistance. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexible shifts to assist with filing, copying, answering phones, and other duties assigned.

The Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club needs Severe Weather Spotters to go out as weather conditions dictate. When a severe weather watch is in effect, volunteers are on standby. If an actual severe weather warning is issued, volunteers are activated and go out two people to a car, usually to predetermined locations until recalled. Training is required. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

Country View needs volunteers to serve as a Fisherman's Friend to take 1-2 adult residents with special needs fishing. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome daily with flexible times as arranged.

The Cedar Falls Historical Society is seeking volunteers to manage the front desk on the weekends; Saturday from 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau needs volunteers at the Visitor Center on Hudson Road. Visitors are looking for assistance in directions and what there is to do in our community. Opportunities exist Monday - Saturday, shifts are from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. Sunday’s shift is from Noon - 4 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is seeking volunteers to assist with the Fall Harvest Festival Committee with many volunteers helping on-site during the event. The Arboretum also hosts a Midsummer Celebration. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking volunteers to join the team as office assistant. Responsibilities include answering telephones, filing, and database entry. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers to prepare meals to be frozen and served at a later date. Opportunity is flexible and volunteers of all ages can participate.
The American Red Cross - Hawkeye Chapter needs Disaster Action Team members to provide relief to victims of fire, flood, tornado, winter storms, and other natural disasters, and assist communities in recovering from disaster. Team members must be able to be available for a 24 hour call period. Training and preparation is required and provided. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Ridgeway Place Assisted Living needs volunteers to escort residents to appointments to relay needed information or documents. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with scheduled times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to mow lawns, keep up property, and provide some miscellaneous janitorial work. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times between 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The Waterloo Convention & Visitor's Bureau needs volunteers to greet people needing visitor information and directions. Additionally, volunteers will be answering telephones, compiling, addressing and mailing information packets for written or telephone inquiries requesting information on Waterloo, and assisting in putting together welcome packets for groups as needed. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in four hour shifts. Volunteers age 55 and over are welcome.
Pet Pals provides animal assisted therapy/activities in area care centers and residential facilities, and respite programs. Volunteers willing to give a one year commitment and participate in a three hour training are welcome. Opportunities exist daily with scheduled times. Volunteers age 12 (with a parent) or 16 and over are welcome.
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers to assist students with literacy enhancing activities to help improve the student's reading and writing skills. All activities will take place in the school during school hours. Volunteers age 55 and over are welcome.
Northeast Iowa Center for Independent Living needs a computer network technician to maintain 10 workstations, network a desktop server, install software, troubleshoot desktops, and maintain a website. The technician will maintain 10 Dell workstations using XP and Office 2007, and a Windows Server 2005, Monday-Friday in 4 hour increments. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank needs volunteers to inspect and process salvage products, stock shelves, weigh, record and dispose of bad product, weigh products going out to an agency, and help sort & box up bakery goods to be sent out to sites. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center needs musical volunteers to provide musical entertainment on a regular schedule for residents of our facility. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 14 and over are welcome.
People's Community Health Clinic needs volunteers to read to pediatric patients in the waiting rooms and model early childhood literacy pattern roles for parents. You will also encourage parents/caregivers to read daily to children. We ask that volunteers provide a neat environment for our literacy materials. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The Red Cross is experiencing a shortage of blankets. Blankets are a great comfort to disaster victims who may leave their homes in cold winter weather with nothing but the clothes on their backs due to house fires. Please consider donating blankets - new or gently used, CLEAN, handmade or store-bought, to the Red Cross for your friends and neighbors whose lives have been uprooted by disaster!
Hawkeye Adult Literacy needs caring, patient volunteers who are interested in education/teaching to work one-to-one with an adult who needs to improve his/her reading skills. Schedules and meeting sites are flexible for the literacy tutoring sessions, Monday-Friday. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa needs committee members to meet once monthly to plan and complete yearly fundraising events. The committee meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at Covenant Medical Center, at 5:30 p.m. Wish granting and special event times will vary. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
North Star Community Services needs volunteers to assist with the sewing of costumes for an inclusive community theatrical performance on May 11th, 2011 and held at the Gallagher Bluedorn. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Exceptional Persons Inc. need volunteers to assist children with disabilities in a group setting which could consist of games, crafts, puzzles, etc. Monday-Friday, evenings or weekends. Volunteers need to be scheduled in advance. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Family & Children's Council needs program committee members to meet as needed to develop and assess current programming within the organization. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Grout Museum District needs volunteers to provide 30 minute tours to third grade students on Thursday afternoons from 12 - 2 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center needs interested individuals to assist in leading programs for school groups. Group’s size, age, and topics vary. Programs are offered for PreK-12th grade. Most school visits are 3 hours long with students rotating through 20-45 minute sessions. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens are led by several talented committees with members providing a broad variety of talents and professional expertise. Most of the committees meet monthly for one-two hours with some independent work. Arboretum committees include: Board of Directors, Development, Education, Finance, Planning & Operations, Fall Harvest Festival, Site Development, and Public Art. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Cedar Valley Hospice needs volunteers to act as Quincy or Katie Koala or their friend to support children who are chronically ill, or grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday with flexible times. 14 hours of training are required. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Country View needs volunteers to accompany and assist residents attending appointments in the community. Volunteers will meet residents at their appointment and wait with them before and after until their transportation arrives. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with pre-arranged times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers to help with general maintenance for a variety of projects. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Assist the Cedar Falls Historical Society in cataloging and care of materials located in the museum's archives. No prior experience is needed! On-the-job training is provided. Times flexible. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
NewAdaya Lifescapes has a volunteer program looking for senior companions - someone to sit with, play games, read a book, or just to socialize with residents when family and friends are not available. If you have any mornings or evenings free then we are looking for you! Opportunities exist Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau needs volunteers as hospitality host/hostess at the Visitor Center on Hudson Road in Cedar Falls! You will meet people from other states and countries while staffing the center. Visitors are looking for assistance in directions and what there is to do in our community. Volunteers are needed Monday - Saturday, shifts are from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. The Sunday shift is from Noon - 4 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Volunteers are needed to introduce new sports and recreational games to youth at the Boys and Girls Club of Black Hawk County. Volunteers are needed 3-7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 2-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Birthright needs public speakers to talk at schools, churches, business groups, radio, TV and other media to highlight the organization. Speaking dates and times vary. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
An LPN or RN is needed to volunteer to teach nutrition, abstinence and hygiene, perform ultrasounds, and do options counseling at Alternatives Pregnancy Center, Monday through Thursday with flexible times. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program needs volunteers to update and create databases. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday in four hour shifts with flexible times. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
The American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter needs volunteers who are currently certified or willing to become certified instructors in CPR and First Aid to teach weekday classes Monday through Saturday with flexible times. Volunteers ages 16 and over are welcome.
The Waterloo Healthy Lifestyles Center needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to homebound, frail, and elderly individuals Monday through Friday in Waterloo. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare needs Ambassadors to guide patients and/or visitors from hospital entrances to various locations throughout the hospital or the Professional Office Building and deliver patient mail and flowers Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
Care Initiatives Hospice needs volunteers to visit Hospice patients or family members. Volunteers may be needed to drive family members to see patients, read, visit, play games, or get groceries for Hospice patients and families. Office work also is available. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Allen Hospital needs Patient Escorts to greet incoming patients, families and visitors. Volunteers will provide assistance with directions and deliveries, may push visitors or discharged patients in wheelchairs, and work closely with other volunteers and staff. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday in four hour shifts from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Volunteers ages 16 and over are welcome.
Greet incoming and outbound passengers at the Waterloo Regional Airport for the Waterloo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau by providing visitor information, maps, and assistance with in-city travel. Various shifts are available 7 days a week based on the arriving and departing airline schedule. Orientation & training provided onsite. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Ridgeway Place Assisted Living needs volunteers Monday through Saturday to plan and coordinate evening craft sessions for residents under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator. Times are flexible. Volunteers age 18 or older are welcome.
The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is seeking volunteer drivers to assist with deliveries and pick-ups in our 16-county service area. Volunteer shifts are available Monday through Friday with hours that vary day-to-day with a typical start time of 7:30 am. Suitable volunteers will enjoy working with people, be able to lift over 25 to 40 pounds and possess a clean driving record. CDL license is not required. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of many young girls while being behind the scenes for it all? Registrars are the backbone of the Girl Scouts of Easter Iowa and Western Illinois! The time commitment is only about one hour a month! County Registrars are needed for in the counties of Black Hawk, Clayton, Buchanan, and Grundy. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Volunteer drivers are needed to both pick up and deliver food for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday in four hour shifts. Volunteer drivers must have a clean driving record. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Once a month volunteers transport themed library books to area daycare centers. Volunteers spend an hour at the daycare reading to the children. Friends of the Waterloo Public Library need volunteers Monday through Friday with times determined by area daycare centers. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

Hawkeye Adult Literacy needs caring, patient volunteers who are interested in education/teaching are needed to work one-to-one with an adult who needs to improve his/her reading skills. Schedules and meeting sites are flexible for the literacy tutoring sessions. Flexible times during the day and evening. 1-2 hours per week. Volunteers age 18 or older.
Exceptional Persons Inc. needs volunteers to do copying, collating packets & files, faxing, etc. Monday through Thursday, 2-4 hours weekly. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Falls Historical Society needs volunteers to assist in planting flowers, weeding, etc. On-the-job training is available. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Do you love to play Bingo? Would you like to help others to play too? If you are willing to push a wheel chair, help someone with limited vision, or want to come socialize with residents, the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home is looking for you! Opportunities exist Friday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program needs volunteers to assist with cleaning stalls and grooming horses. Opportunities exist daily with flexible hours. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Birthright has a special newsletter for all those involved with this wonderful organization and they need writers! Opportunities exist Monday – Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers with plumbing experience to help maintain plumbing at the Catholic Worker House. Opportunities exist daily with flexible hours. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center needs volunteers to provide musical entertainment on a regular schedule for residents of our facility. Opportunities exist daily with flexible hours. Times must be pre-planned with the activity coordinator who schedules all activities. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Allen Hospital needs volunteers to greet incoming patients, families and visitors; provides assistance with way finding and light deliveries; may push visitors or discharged patients in wheelchairs; works closely with other volunteers and staff. Opportunities exist Monday – Friday, in shifts from 8 a.m. – noon, noon - 4 p.m., and 4 - 8 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging in collaboration with the AARP Foundation needs volunteers to make education outreach calls Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shifts are flexible. Volunteers ages 55 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Valley Committee meets once monthly to plan and complete yearly fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa. The funds raised from these events, help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in the Cedar Valley area. The committee meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at Covenant Medical Center, at 5:30 p.m. Wish granting and special event times will vary. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Friends of the Waterloo Public Library need volunteers to provide docent services to area civic organizations and other groups who wish to tour the library. Volunteer Monday through Friday with flexible times as arranged. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois need volunteers to plan events for Waterloo/Cedar Falls area troops to attend on a monthly or quarterly basis. Work closely with town treasurer, registrar, and school organizers. Volunteer Monday through Friday with flexible times as arranged. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Valley United Way needs a Director of First Impressions to provide general clerical duties such as making copies, filing, and answering phones. Volunteer Monday through Friday with flexible times as arranged from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a one hour minimum. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Exceptional Persons Inc. needs volunteers to serve lunch to participants in the CHOICE Program Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Family & Children's Council needs volunteers to Mentor African American women who are expecting a baby. Work closely with them and their service providers to make sure mothers are receiving prenatal care and taking care of themselves. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times to be established between the client and mentor. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau needs volunteers to assist visitors who are looking for assistance in directions, things to do and places to go. Opportunities exist Monday - Saturday, shifts are from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. Sunday shift is from Noon - 4 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Country View needs volunteers to provide accompaniment for a Rhythm Band on the piano. Volunteers will lead the group with the assistance of a recreation aide. Volunteer weekdays with flexible times as arranged. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The Catholic Worker House needs volunteers to help with general maintenance. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
The American Red Cross - Hawkeye Chapter needs volunteers to conduct the Breast Cancer and Self Exam program for women’s groups; volunteers are also needed to provide safety programs to the community. Instructors are needed to teach CPR, first aid, water safety and child care programs. Educators are needed to provide information about Health and Safety courses through presentations to groups and public displays. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Alternatives Pregnancy Center is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting, mending or laundering donations and making sure that they are in good condition for our clients. This requires a time commitment of at least once a month. Opportunities exist Monday through Thursdays with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Country View volunteers will accompany and assist residents attending appointments in the community. Volunteers will meet residents at their appointment and wait with them before and after until their transportation arrives. Opportunities exist daily Monday through Friday with arranged times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare needs Care-A-Van drivers to provide free transportation for patients using any Covenant Medical Center services. Typically drivers volunteer one day per week for up to five hours, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. No heavy lifting is required. The van is provided by Covenant Medical Center. Two-way communication is provided. Drivers are trained. Courteous men and women, age 21 and older with a valid driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record are welcome. The volunteer is covered under Wheaton Franciscan liability insurance.
NewAdaya Lifescapes needs baking group assistants Thursday afternoons from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will make cookies, pies, and all sorts of goodies to share while assisting residents and getting to know them. Volunteers ages 16 and over are welcome.
The Exceptional Persons Inc. retail store needs assistance with stocking shelves, pricing items, and testing and organizing merchandise. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. A background check is required. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa needs committee members. The Cedar Valley Committee meets to plan and complete yearly fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa. The committee meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at Covenant Medical Center, at 5:30 p.m. Wish granting and special event times will vary. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
The Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging in collaboration with the AARP Foundation needs volunteers to make education outreach calls Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shifts are flexible. Volunteers ages 55 and over are welcome.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank is looking for volunteers to inspect and process salvaged products; stock shelves; weigh, record and dispose of bad food products; weigh products going out to an agency; and help sort & box up bakery goods to be sent out to sites. Opportunities exist on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer must be able to lift 25 pounds. Volunteers ages 18 and over are welcome.
The CHOICE Program at Exceptional Persons, Inc. needs volunteers to do filing, make copies, answer phones, type up lists, etc. CHOICE is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers to answer phones, perform light data entry, and assist with various clerical needs. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center needs interested individuals to assist in leading programs for school groups. Programs are offered for PreK-12th grade. Most school visits are 3 hours long with students rotating through 20-45 minute sessions. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers to assist students with literacy enhancing activities to help improve the student's reading and writing skills. All activities will take place in the school during school hours. Opportunities exist Monday through Friday with flexible times. Volunteers must be proficient in reading and writing and appreciate the importance of strong literacy skills. Volunteers age 55 and over are welcome.
The Cedar Falls Historical Society is looking for grant writers to assist the Executive Director in researching grant opportunities, identifying needs within the organization, and writing the applications. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Country View needs volunteers to assist with recreation activities, special events, or outings under staff supervision. Opportunities exist daily with flexible times. Volunteers age 14 and over are welcome.

The Grout Museum District needs volunteers to monitor exhibits in the Grout and Iowa Veterans Museum. Opportunities exist Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.

Call or visit the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087 or access Volunteer Solutions today for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley!