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Connecting Community,
​Changing Lives

EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Mayors' Volunteer Award

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The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is accepting nominations now through Monday, March 28th for the 2022 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. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa also selects one junior from each of the accredited high schools in Black Hawk County to receive the $1000 Mother Moon Service Scholarship.

All nominees and recipients will be recognized at special events on May 12 at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.

Click the button below to find more information and to submit your nominations! 
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Back Packin' the Dome 2022

On Martin Luther King day, 2022 over 1,000 volunteers gathered together in order to help others. During the Back Packin' the Dome event we put together over 47 THOUSAND bags of food that will go out to over 150 schools. Click Below to see the timelapse of the awesome word done that day! ​

Tax Aide Program

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​RSVP volunteers in Black Hawk County are providing free tax assistance through the AARP Tax Aide Program. If you are looking for help to file your taxes this year, call 319-334-1019 to set up your appointment today!
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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! 
Habitat for Humanity Logo
House of Hope Logo
Thrive Together Logo
Love INC of the Cedar Valley Logo
Americorps
​​To empower Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements by engaging our AmeriCorps members in direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities, and volunteer engagement.The Energy & Community branch focuses on energy efficiency in residential homes as well as education and community outreach programs. Our teams offer free Energy Audit services to assess how energy efficient your home is and make improvements to increase the efficiency of your home.
Humane Society of the United States
​We fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals.
Together with millions of supporters, we take on puppy mills, factory farms, the fur trade, trophy hunting, animal cosmetics testing and other cruel industries. We rescue and care for thousands of animals every year through our Animal Rescue Team’s work and other hands-on animal care services. We fight all forms of animal cruelty to achieve the vision behind our name: A humane society.
Beyond Pink TEAM
The Beyond Pink TEAM is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide breast cancer prevention, education, support, and advocacy for comprehensive, quality care FOR ALL in the Cedar Valley and surrounding communities. Celebrating our 30th year in the community. We are always looking for volunteers! Quarterly newsletter; Monthly and quarterly support groups; Send advocacy volunteers to Washington DC to meet with legislators about breast cancer funding and research; Provide grants and assistance to people diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Salvation Army of Wterloo/Cedar Falls
​The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its Mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. That ministry has expanded to include services such as: a Daily Meal Program, a Youth Center, Emergency Assistance, Emergency Disaster Assistance, a Family Thrift Store, a Men's Emergency Shelter and a Women and Children's Emergency Shelter.

OUR NETWORK

Connecting Community, Changing Lives

Link to volunteer opportunities
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 agency benefits PDF
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
Partner benefits PDF
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!

VCCV

360 Westfield Avenue
​Suite 201
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
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