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Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley
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Our Story

We believe in the potential of volunteers to create change in our community.

By mobilizing people and resources, we strive to deliver creative solutions to community problems. 
Our mission is to promote and support effective volunteerism and to serve as the resource and coordination center for volunteers and community partnerships.

Everyone has a role to play.

T H E   T E A M

Meet Our Staff

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Lauren Finke
​Executive Director
As Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, Lauren is a critical player in the role of promoting and supporting effective volunteerism in the community. She has been with the VCCV since 2008, collaborating with member agencies, business partners, and community leaders. Lauren organizes and facilitates consultations and trainings on all aspects of volunteer programming, ensuring our local nonprofits are prepared to manage and engage community volunteers.
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Jean Seeland
​Youth Program Coordinator
Jean is a retired Waterloo Community School District teacher and now spends a majority of her time coordinating service-learning opportunities within the Waterloo Community School District. She has been working for the VCCV since 2010 and continues to encourage and empower youth to utilize their knowledge and skills to effectively serve nonprofit organizations in the Cedar Valley and beyond.
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Kelsey Umthun
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Coordinator - BlackHawk
Kelsey joined VCCV in 2021 and serves as our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Coordinator! In this role, she engages those 55+ in volunteer service to meet critical needs in the community and to provide a high quality experience to enrich the lives of volunteers. ​
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Jake Bass
AmeriCorps Seniors ​RSVP Coordinator - Buchanan
​Jake is the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Coordinator for Buchanan County. He is committed to connecting volunteers 55+ in the communities of Buchanan County to the needs of local nonprofit organizations and events.
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Ashley Kunkle-Ehn
AmeriCorps Seniors ​RSVP Coordinator - Oelwein

Ashley works in the VCCV satellite office in Oelwein. She has been in Oelwein for five years and absolutely loves the community. Ashley is excited about the work that the VCCV does in the local communities.  Continuing the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program in Oelwein enables individuals 55+ to utilize their skills for the betterment of the community.
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Nathaniel Reams
Community Engagement Coordinator
Nathaniel is the Community Engagement Coordinator here at the Volunteer Center. He will be working with UNI and members in the community to promote volunteerism in the Cedar Valley. Nathaniel will be running the social media side of the VCCV and finding other ways to reach the community.
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Meet Our Board of Directors

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Scott Mangin - President
The Paladin Group
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 Mary Rose Shelley - Past President
Dutton, Daniels, Hines, Kalkhoff, Cook & Swanson, P.L.C.
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Selvedina Nuhanovic - Vice President
Vine Valley Real Estate​
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Carrie Moorman - Treasurer
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
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Ashley Ungs - Secretary
Lincoln Savings Bank
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Nate Clapham
University of Northern Iowa
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Haley Cummings ​
UNI Student Representative​
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Carl Ericson
Oakridge Real Estate
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Kelli Krueger
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
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Joe Lichty
Veridian Credit Union
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Hannah Luce
Waterloo Schools Foundation
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 Jeremia Matz 
Scheels
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Meagan Miller
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
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Lindsey Newcomb
Advanced Heat Treat Corp.
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Kinon O'Neal
First Net
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Julie Paup 
MercyOne Waterloo
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Matt Pauli
Standard Golf Company
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Lindy Tentinger
VGM Forbin

VCCV

360 Westfield Avenue
​Suite 300C
Waterloo, IA 50701

Contact Us

Monday - Friday 
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
(319) 883-3015 | Use Relay 711 for deaf or hard-of-hearing
information@vccv.org
Copyright © 2020 VOLUNTEER CENTER OF CEDAR VALLEY
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Volunteers
  • Agencies
    • FAQ Get Connected
    • Service Enterprise Certification
    • Trainings
  • RSVP
    • Tax-Aide
  • Events
    • MLK Day of Service
    • Volunteers On Tap
    • Mayors' Volunteer & Top Teen Awards
    • Appetite For Service
  • Resources
    • Service-Learning
    • Blog
  • Contact