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Youth Volunteer Opportunities!

 

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley welcomes youth who desire a volunteer opportunity.

To best accommodate youth volunteer opportunities please take note of the following criteria:

  • We ask that you pay particular attention to age requirements.
  • Define the dates that you wish to volunteer.
  • Let us know if you desire an ongoing or one-time volunteer opportunity.
  • Call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to set up a youth volunteer opportunity.

 

Youth Volunteer Opportunities in the Cedar Valley

Agency
Task
Days & Times
Age Restrictions

Family & Children's Council

Park to Park Race

 Volunteers are needed Friday evening with packet pick-ups at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center; Saturday morning volunteers are needed to assist with packet-pick-ups and late registration, parking, course support, direct runners at intersections on trail, water stops, finish line, and food.

September 10 & 11

Friday evening & Saturday morning

Ages 16 and over

Cedar Falls Lutheran Home

Promise Run

Volunteers are needed to help check runners in, flag the path, pass out refreshments, and many more fun activities!
 
The race is scheduled for the morning of September 18
Ages 16 and over

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Fall Harvest Festival

There are many opportunities available from set up and tear down to assisting with games and crafts, parking and selling merchandise.

Individuals are needed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday,
September 19

Ages 16 and over
Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley
Heart of Darkness Haunted House Actors and Parking Control
October 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31. Times are 6:00 – 10:00 on Thursday and Sunday days and 6:00 – 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturdays
Ages 16 and over

Allen Hospital

Gift Shop, Patient Escort and Clerical.

Must be at least 14 and willing to commit to once a week for at least 3 months

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - noon & noon - 4 p.m.

Ages 14 and over
Cedar Bend Humane Society
Cat Care and Exercise

Daily

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ages 12 years and up
Cedar Bend Humane Society
Dog Walker

Daily

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ages 12 years and up

Aspire TRP

Horseback Riding Class
M-W-Th-F from
5:00 - 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Ages 16 and over
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Group Volunteering

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m – 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday nights until

8 p.m.

Saturdays between

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Under 10 years of age must have one adult for every five kids

Exceptional Persons, Inc.

Retail Store

Anytime from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

15 years of age minimum

Catholic Worker House

Cook or help the cook

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

4 - 7 p.m.

Ages 16 years and up

Country View

Entertainment Volunteer
Daily - flexible days and times
Ages 16 years and up

Country View

Friends Program
Daily - flexible days and times
Ages 16 years and up

Cedar Falls Historical Society

Grounds Volunteer
Daily - flexible days and times
Ages 16 years and up

Aspire TRP

Horse Stall Assistant
Daily - flexible days and times
Ages 16 years and up

The Salvation Army

Kitchen Helpers

Monday - Friday

10:30 a.m. until at least 1:00 p.m. or call and we can work with you.

Ages 16 years and up

Aspire TRP

Leaders & Sidewalkers

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

4 - 7 p.m.

Ages 16 years and up

Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center

Musical Entertainment

Daily - flexible days and times.

Times must be pre-planned with the activity coordinator who schedules all activities.

Ages 16 years and up

Country View

1 on 1 Activities with Residents

Daily - flexible days and times.

Times must be pre-planned with the activity coordinator who schedules all activities.

Ages 12 years and up

Catholic Worker House

Painters

Monday - Saturday

Can be very flexible dependent on the Volunteer's time and request.

Ages 16 years and up

Catholic Worker House

Prepare frozen meals

Daily - flexible days and times

Times must be pre-planned with the activity coordinator who schedules all activities.

Ages 16 years and up

Country View

Special Olympics Bowling

Monday

Afternoon - time to be arranged

Ages 16 years and up

Call 272-2087 to volunteer!