WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Featured Agencies
The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley (VCCV) partners with 180+ community organizations in Black Hawk County
Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
Click on an organization to get involved today!
Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
Click on an organization to get involved today!
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Free on the weekends for two hours? ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program is looking for weekend help in their barn! Volunteers would the clean stalls, the barn, and change the water buckets and the tubs for their 5 large horses and 4 miniature horses. It takes about 2 hours a day to complete the tasks
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The Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs volunteers to help with various tasks during store hours. Volunteers can be cashiers, donation assistants, and general store helpers. Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will go through a brief orientation at the ReStore before their first shift. Cashiers must pass a background check prior to the shift provided
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Befriend a Pillar of Cedar Valley resident who may not have family or friends in the area. As a volunteer for the Friends Program, you would meet with your resident friend at least twice a month to visit and share common interests and activities. Activities can also include going on outings with recreation staff such as shopping and eating out!
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Do you have a gifting for hospitality? As an Ice House Museum Host for the Cedar Falls Historical Society, welcoming visitors and sharing the unique stories of the ice harvesting industry are just a few responsibilities you would partake in! Volunteers can sign up for one or more shifts a month. Shifts are available on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & Sunday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Al!ve and Better Impact
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October 23, 2019 | Hills Bank Community Room | Cedar Rapids, IA
Together with the United Way of East Central Iowa and the United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties, the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley will lead a hybrid volunteer management conference. Participate in the virtual streaming event that will consist of 90-minute presentations followed by a moderated discussion with other presenters. |
Iowa Nonprofit Summit
October 29-30, 2019 | Meadows Event Center | Altoona, IA
The Iowa Nonprofit Summit offers volunteer management and Iowa nonprofit professionals essential training focused on the successful operations of a nonprofit. Individuals will participate in break-out sessions of topics that include capacity building, leadership development, volunteer management, and more! The deadline to register online is October 17, 2019.
The Iowa Nonprofit Summit offers volunteer management and Iowa nonprofit professionals essential training focused on the successful operations of a nonprofit. Individuals will participate in break-out sessions of topics that include capacity building, leadership development, volunteer management, and more! The deadline to register online is October 17, 2019.
OUR NETWORK
Connecting Community, Changing Lives
Volunteers
Youth, teens, college students, young adults, business professionals, and community members. No matter who you are, you can make a difference by volunteering in your local community.
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Member Agencies
Nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers to serve our community and accomplish the agency's mission. There is no cost associated with joining our team of member agencies.
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Partners
A network of employers in the Cedar Valley who are seeking opportunities for their employees to become engaged in volunteerism. Contact Lauren Finke to learn more about our partnerships.
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THANK YOU
Supporters of the VCCV
Thank you to our generous donors, sponsors, and community supporters who provide us with the opportunity to facilitate and implement a variety of service experiences throughout Black Hawk County. We appreciate your contributions! |