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:
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 |
|
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 |
