WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Featured Agencies

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley (VCCV) partners with ​170+ community organizations in Black Hawk County
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Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
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Black Hawk Soil & Water Conservation District

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Grout Museum District

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

The Black Hawk Soil & Water Conservation District is partnering with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to host their 19th snapshot water monitoring event on April 27 at 9:00 am! Volunteers will gather data along Dry Run Creek to better understand the overall health of the stream. All supplies will be provided.

Become a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters! Volunteers are needed for a minimum 18-month commitment for both the Community- and School-Based program. Bigs and Littles will share a variety of activities together, including reading, playing board games, visiting parks or museums, crafting, hiking, and more!

On April 27, the Grout Museum District will be holding a Peeps Olympics! Weather permitting, the Peeps Olympics will be held outdoors at Washington Park from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to help run the stations and to assist with clean up both during and after the event.

Join the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens as an Arboretum Ambassador! Volunteers will help staff the Welcome Center and provide a friendly face to visitors while sharing information about partnership and support opportunities. Ambassadors are needed from May to October at varying times throughout the week.

EVENTS

Operation Spring Clean

The City of Waterloo encourages individuals, groups, and business to make a positive contribution and show their civic pride by participating in Operation Spring Clean during the month of April! Residents are encouraged to organize teams of co-workers, club or church members, or friends and family to collect litter and beautify areas of their choosing or an area assigned by the City. All materials will be provided!

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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. 

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.

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.

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!