Mayors' Volunteer Awards and Top Teen Awards

Recognizing volunteers is a key piece of retaining those that play an active role in your organization!  
 
The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is accepting nominations now through Monday, March 24th for the 2025 Mayors' Volunteer Awards and Top Teen Awards. The awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service through volunteerism in the Cedar Valley.

The Mayors' Volunteer Awards honor the exemplary contributions of individuals ages 19 and older who dedicate their time and talent to volunteerism in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Evansdale and surrounding communities in Black Hawk County.

The Mayors' Top Teen Awards honor youth ages 13-18 attending a school in Black Hawk County.

All nominees and recipients will be recognized at special events on April 29 at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.

Nominations can be submitted using these links:
Mayors’ Volunteer Award Nomination Form
Mayors’ Top Teen Nomination/Application Form
 
Printable nomination form can be requested by emailing Lauren.

Free Tax Assistance!

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP partners with AARP to provide free tax assistance to our community through the Tax-Aide program. 

​To schedule an appointment, call (319) 334-1019 weekdays between 9am and 4pm, or CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment online.

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Featured Agencies

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley (VCCV) partners with ​200+ community organizations in Black Hawk County.
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Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
​​Click on an organization to get involved today! 

Operation Threshold
Who We Are: To collaborate, educate and provide services to help meet the basic needs of people and create opportunities for self-sufficiency.

Senior Companion Program
Who We Are: Our program matches up seniors that want to volunteer with other seniors that need assistance in their home. Volunteers provide companionship and transportation so that other seniors can maintain their independence and stay in their home.

Waterloo Lights the Night
Who We Are: Waterloo Lights the Night is an annual Christmas kick-off event put on by Experience Waterloo. This free, family-friendly event is a fun way to bundle up and come downtown to see the lights in the park and visit Santa, too! Be sure and say hi to the llamas and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with your friends. 

Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre​
Who We Are: The mission of Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre is to provide high quality theater productions, entertainment, and education for the cultural and creative enrichment of the Northeast Iowa community. Our vision is for a growing, creative community theatre closely in touch with the needs and desires of its audiences.

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. 

I Want To Volunteer

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.

Become a Member Agency

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!