COVID-19 Response

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley recognizes the need to remain connected to our community through service. During this unique and difficult time we are all facing, we’ll continue to be the place for volunteerism in the Cedar Valley and share ways that our community can connect to volunteer opportunities related to COVID-19. 

You can find COVID-19 related volunteer opportunities, virtual volunteer opportunities, and at-home service-learning projects by clicking the button below

COVID-19 Related Opportunities

Our staff is now working remotely, but call our office with questions (319-272-2087), submit a question through the contact form below, or email us:

Lauren Finke, Executive Director

Jean Seeland, Youth Program Coordinator

Sally Timmer, RSVP Coordinator

​Hillary Davis, Communications Coordinator

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Featured Agencies

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley (VCCV) partners with ​180+ 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! 

The Salvation Army

Northeast Iowa Food Bank

Pillar of Cedar Valley

American Red Cross

​The Salvation Army lunch meals are provided on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Volunteers will help package meal boxes/sacks and help distribute meal boxes/sacks and pantry boxes at the drive thru pick-up from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Help assembly BackPacks and emergency food boxes for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank! Their services are critical to their community clients and partner agencies. The food bank has volunteer shifts during the morning (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.), mid-day (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), and afternoon (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.). 

Volunteers to write letters to Pillar of Cedar Valley residents! If you are interested, you will be paired with one of their residents to correspond with. This would be a great opportunity for families and groups to write encouraging cards to seniors during this time.

The American Red Cross has a critical need for volunteers to assist blood donors throughout the blood donation process during this challenging time. Some key responsibilities include: greet donors, assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process, set up and maintain cleanliness in reception & hospitality areas, make reminder calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed.  ​

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!