Phone: (515) 369-2572
Address: 3636 Westown Pkwy, Ste 204
City: West Des Moines
Contact Person: Sarah Lettow
E-mail:

sarah@alsaiowa.org

Services Provided: The ALS Association Iowa Chapter serves people with ALS, caregivers and their families. Our service area is the entire state of Iowa. Below is a list of the services we provide to those we serve: • Home Visits • Information/Referrals • Education/Outreach • Equipment Loan Program • Communication & Assistive Device Program • Multidisciplinary ALS Clinics • Quality of Life Grant Program • Support Groups • Volunteer Program • Online Resource Guide • Caregiver Learning Lab • Research • Advocacy • Newsletter • Library
Clientele: Iowans living with ALS and their families
Types of volunteer opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help in The ALS Association Iowa Chapter's equipment loan program on a regular basis. Our Chapter partners with National Seating & Mobility to facilitate and manage our Equipment Loan Program in Iowa City. Volunteers working in our Equipment Loan Program will assist National Seating & Mobility staff in the cleaning, organizing and possible repairing durable medical equipment.
Volunteer Hours: 1-3 hours per week
Commitment required: For our Equipment Loan Program, since we do provide training, we ask that volunteers commit to 4-6 months at a minimum
Expectations of volunteer: Volunteers will assist in the cleaning, organizing and possible repairing durable medical equipment.
Volunteer Training: Training will be provided by a member of our staff for this volunteer position.
Notes:

Phone: 515-707-7568
Address:
City: Des Moines
Contact Person: Alicia Wright, LISW
E-mail:

Alicia-Wright@avalon-hospice.com

Services Provided:
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Phone:
Address: 3109 Old Hwy 218 S
City: Iowa City IA 52246
Contact Person: Elyse Sable
E-mail:

info@bbbsjc.org

Services Provided: one-to-one mentoring for youth, provided through a variety of community- and site-based programs designed to facilitate strong, long-lasting relationships between youth and their volunteer mentors
Clientele: 5-18 year old youths
Types of volunteer opportunities: See website below.
Volunteer Hours: hours vary for site-based and community-based programs
Commitment required: 2-4 times per month, at least a one-year commitment. Frequency of meetings and length of commitment varies depending on which program volunteer chooses
Expectations of volunteer: enjoy working with children, willing to collaborate with BBBS staff and child’s family to best identify and build on a child’s strengths and needs
Volunteer Training: initial orientation interview and ongoing communication with BBBS staff
Notes:

http://www.bbbsjc.org/#!volunteer/c21kz

Phone: 319-466-7455
Address: 1556 S 1st Ave Ste A
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Kim Hastings
E-mail:

khastings@biaia.org

Services Provided: Neuro Resource Facilitation for individuals with brain injury. To create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research , and support.
Clientele: Individuals with brain injuries and their families
Types of volunteer opportunities: Annual 5K & Support walk April 21, 2018. Need planning committee to start in November and will need day of volunteers as well.
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: flexible
Expectations of volunteer: Interested in creating a better future for individuals with brain injury and their families.
Volunteer Training: on the job training
Notes:

www.biaia.org 

Phone: 319.354.2886
Address: 2105 Broadway St. or 2651 Roberts Rd
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Chastity Dillard
E-mail:

chastity-dillard@ncjc.org

Services Provided: B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Bringing Refugees and Immigrants Diverse Guided English Services) is a program that operates weekly at each of our sites (Mondays at Broadway and Tuesdays at Pheasant Ridge). Through this program, we offer participating families a weekly family meal, followed by a choice between English classes or Parent Education classes on a variety of topics. During class time, limited child care is available to families with young children. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. volunteers will meet Family Support Workers at the Center unless otherwise directed. Both sites are located on an Iowa City Public Transit line. Parking lot space is limited, so volunteers that drive would be requested to park on the street.
Clientele:
Types of volunteer opportunities: Volunteers in the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program can fulfill multiple roles in the execution of the program. Examples of activities that may be requested include meal preparation, service, and clean up; individual tutoring with English language learners; homework help with school-aged children; and reading/guided play time with preschool-aged children.
Volunteer Hours:
Commitment required: Minimum one day per week (Mondays and/or Tuesdays) for 2.5 hours (5:00-7:30), October through mid-December and mid-January through May.
Expectations of volunteer: Must be able to commit to the timeframe of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Program · Must possess good interpersonal skills · Must be able to pass child abuse and criminal background checks · Past involvement working with English language-learning populations is preferred · Dual language abilities (especially in French, Swahili, Spanish, and/or Arabic) are strongly preferred
Volunteer Training: ● Mandatory Reporting ● Health & Safety ● Additional trainings as provided
Notes:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Follow applicable NCJC and ICCSD policy in regards to client interactions, behavioral supports, reporting suspected child abuse, and limiting exposures to blood-borne pathogens.
● Be present at least weekly, at regularly-scheduled times, to help with the following:
o Assist to prepare, serve, and clean up after Family Meal Times
o Guide English language learners in 1:1 tutoring sessions as needed
o Assist school-aged children in homework completion as needed
o Enjoy time reading and engaging in guided activities with preschool-aged children as needed.
 

Phone: tel:(319) 338-7030
Address: 5 Sturgis Corner Dr., Suite 1250
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Tammy Wright
E-mail:

info@buroaklandtrust.org

Services Provided: healthy community through habitat conservation of natural areas, which are available for public use
Clientele: entire community
Types of volunteer opportunities: habitat restoration on properties and office work
Volunteer Hours: variable
Commitment required: N/A
Expectations of volunteer: ability to listen and follow directions
Volunteer Training: site and project specific
Notes:

"Sustainability is the social justice issue of the new century" - Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 2010

In today's social and political climate, environmentalism and social work go hand-in-hand. Volunteering with Bur Oak Land Trust not only has a direct impact on the local community, it also provides an opportunity to discover how nonprofit and government agencies are working to protect and restore the natural Iowan landscape for future generations. Bur Oak Land Trust recognizes that the next generation of Social Workers will undoubtedly play a key role in the fight for environmental sustainability, and we look forward to strengthening this connection through our volunteer program with the University of Iowa.

www.buroaklandtrust.org

Phone: 319-294-2411
Address: 6300 Rockwell DR NE
City: Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Contact Person: Marian Zupke
E-mail:

mzupke@iowanacampfire.org

Services Provided: Campfire Clubs educational recreation camp
Clientele: children and adolescents
Types of volunteer opportunities: club leaders and counselors, clerical help in office
Volunteer Hours: Clubs meet during school year, meeting times and locations vary. Office hours M, T, TH,F, 9-4(TH-5)
Commitment required: varies, depending on position
Expectations of volunteer: conscientious and enjoy working with children and the public
Volunteer Training: on the job
Notes:

http://www.iowanacampfire.org/

Phone: 319-365-5241
Address: 4080 1st AVE NE Suite 101
City: Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Contact Person: Mrald Sturgess
E-mail:

mrald.sturgess@cancer.org

Services Provided: mailings, ordering, relay for life, different galas
Clientele: Any person interested in this major medical problem. Programs and materials are available to anyone upon request.
Types of volunteer opportunities: Record keeping, answering switchboard, ordering, and filing
Volunteer Hours: Depends on area of need
Commitment required: none
Expectations of volunteer: Volunteers should be on time and complete the job assigned.
Volunteer Training: In-house orientation—not an intense training
Notes:

http://www.cancer.org/healthy/morewaysacshelpsyoustaywell/communityhealth/iowa/cedar-rapids-breast-colorectal-initiative

Phone: 319-356-6040
Address: 1105 Gilbert Ct.
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Nadine Fisher Ext#140
E-mail:
Services Provided: child health clinic: well child health care, including the following: physical examinations, immunizations, screening, education, and anticipatory guidance. WIC: nutrition counseling, monthly food checks, and breast feeding courses.
Clientele: any child under 6 with no medical insurance residing in Johnson County
Types of volunteer opportunities: office work, counseling, and education programs
Volunteer Hours: hours vary
Commitment required: none
Expectations of volunteer: enjoy working with children
Volunteer Training: orientation and other job training
Notes:

Spanish speaking is a plus.

Phone: 319-338-7884
Address: 507 E College St.
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Ginger Hanson
E-mail:

ghanson@meimhc.org

Services Provided: Mental Health Services, Supported Community Living, counseling and therapy
Clientele: Persons with mental illness and mental health problems.
Types of volunteer opportunities: clerical and office help, some projects with client activities
Volunteer Hours: open M-F 8:30-5:30, during these hours
Commitment required: full semester for clerical, 1 time events with client projects
Expectations of volunteer: dependable
Volunteer Training: on the job
Notes:

http://www.communitymentalhealthcenter.org/

Spanish & French speaking is a plus.

Phone: 319-383-6264 (Alternate number: 319-329-8000)
Address: 2701 Rochester Ave
City: Iowa City, IA 52245
Contact Person: Deb Moore-Program Director
E-mail:

compeeric@gmail.com

Services Provided: Compeer matches adults living with long-term mental illness with community volunteers in a friendship which is supported by the Compeer Director and the adult’s therapist. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a close, one-to-one relationship with another person to better understand how mental illness impacts individuals.
Clientele: Adults (22+) who are living with long-term mental illness and experiencing a high degree of social isolation and in need of social and community contact. For many of the participants, a Compeer friend may be the only friend this person has, so the friendship provides a sorely needed part of the mental health recovery process.
Types of volunteer opportunities: Volunteers spend 4 hours per month with their friend, participating in an any activity that the two have chosen together, such as getting coffee, going to a movie, attending a lecture, watching athletic events, taking a hike or many other options. Essentially, whatever the two of them can spend an enjoyable hour or two doing together twice a month.
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: We do ask for a commitment for a year as it takes times to get to know one another and develop a sense of trust between the friends. Compeer also requires that you be at least 23 years old. If you happen to be a 22 year old graduate student, you are welco
Expectations of volunteer: Volunteers spend 4 hours per month with their friend, participating in an any activity that the two have chosen together, such as getting coffee, going to a movie, attending a lecture, watching athletic events, taking a hike or many other options. Essentially, whatever the two of them can spend an enjoyable hour or two doing together twice a month.
Volunteer Training: There is an application and interview process (an application can be found on our website below). We also offer a two-to-three hour training before you meet your friend.
Notes:

www.compeerjohnsoncountyiowa.org

Phone: 319-335-0351
Address: 1120 University Capitol Center
City: Iowa City IA 52242
Contact Person: Joe Butterfield
E-mail:

Jo Butterfield

Services Provided: Escorting international students and visitors; provide a friendly acquaintance
Clientele: international visitor leadership program participants (department of state projects)
Types of volunteer opportunities: program escorting, taking visitors on cultural excursions, home hospitality
Volunteer Hours: hours vary
Commitment required: none
Expectations of volunteer: able to work well with people of different backgrounds and ethnicities
Volunteer Training: orientation and other job training
Notes:

http://www.iowacivic.org

Phone: 319-351-2726
Address: 1121 Gilbert CT
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Crisis Intervention Program Coordinator: beau.pinkham@jccrisiscenter.org Food Bank Coordinator: sydney.hofferber@jccrisiscenter.org Mobile Pantry Coordinator:bridget.fonseca@jccrisiscenter.org
E-mail:

admin@jccrisiscenter.org

Services Provided: Crisis Intervention via phone, chat and text; Food assistance (both mobile and at our main location); Emergency financial assistance Clientele: Anyone in need may contact the Crisis Intervention program; Johnson County residents are eligible for the Food Bank, Mobile Pantry, and Emergency Assistance programs
Clientele: Anyone in need may contact the Crisis Intervention program; Johnson County residents are eligible for the Food Bank and Emergency Assistance programs
Types of volunteer opportunities: Crisis counseling and suicide intervention via phone, chat or text; distributing food and other assistance in the Food Bank and Mobile Food Pantry
Volunteer Hours: Hours vary, can accommodate most students' schedules
Commitment required: Crisis Intervention program: 9-month minimum, Food Bank/Emergency Assistance: 6-month minimum, Mobile Pantry: one-time shift sign ups via SignUpGenius https://www.jccrisiscenter.org/mobile-food-pantry-2/ shifts for all programs are generally 3 hours a w
Expectations of volunteer: Crisis Intervention/Food Bank: Commit to at least one 3-hour weekly volunteer shift Mobile Pantry: Attend all volunteer shifts self-selected on SignUpGenius
Volunteer Training: Crisis Intervention: 60 Hour Training/ Food Bank: 12 Hour Training, Mobile Pantry: no training
Notes:

https://www.jccrisiscenter.org/volunteer-now

Background check needed for ongoing volunteer oppotunities( not a one-time event )

Phone: 319-325-9223
Address: 1105 S. Gilbert Court #300
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Rose Cooney
E-mail:

rose@dvipiowa.org

Services Provided: Safe shelter, phone crisis counseling and information and referral (24 hours a day); short-term counseling/advocacy; information groups (8-week series); support group; community education. The DVIP is also involved in a coordinated effort to respond to victims and batterers involved with the courts because of mandatory arrest.
Clientele: Victims of domestic violence and their children. Phone and one-on-one counseling are available for victims of battering and concerned other.
Types of volunteer opportunities: House staff, child advocates, crisis line, group facilitators, on-call volunteers, and various projects.
Volunteer Hours: 24 hours a day
Commitment required: Generally 2 hours once a week
Expectations of volunteer: Maintain confidentiality, provide support and advocacy if appropriate
Volunteer Training: 2-hour orientation and 30 hours of scheduled training sessions
Notes:

https://dvipiowa.org/

Phone: 319-337-2112
Address: 227 N Dubuque ST
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Francine Thompson
E-mail:
Services Provided: comprehensive reproductive health care services including abortion and gynecology
Clientele: women, men, and individuals with diverse expressions of gender and sexuality
Types of volunteer opportunities: Long-term direct services, community education, political activism, clerical: will match interest and skill with needs of the clinic
Volunteer Hours: Hours vary
Commitment required: No commitment required
Expectations of volunteer: Pro-choice and patient's rights philosophy
Volunteer Training: 1 hour orientation and 30 hours of scheduled training sessions
Notes:

Phone: 319-337-4523
Address: 1916 Waterfront Drive
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Human Resources (humanresources@fouroaks.org) and for Iowa City site volunteering/internships contact Nikki Hines (nhines@fouroaks.org). All volunteers and interns must apply online first at www.fouroaks.org.
E-mail:

info@fouroaks.org

Services Provided: Crisis intervention counseling, emergency residential services, assessment, education, recreation, behavior management, group and individual counseling.
Clientele: children, youth and families requiring crisis intervention, placement outside of the home, independent living skills, supervision, parenting skills, or day treatment
Types of volunteer opportunities: Various programs located in Iowa City: youth emergency shelter, behavior focused afterschool program and daycare, juvenile detention alternative programming and clerical work. A limited number of undergraduate and graduate internships are available at many of our sites. We are willing to customize your internship to fit college course requirements and the professional interests of the intern. Internships are available in many of our programs.
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: varies
Expectations of volunteer: Dependable and responsible individuals who are committed to helping others. •Must be at least 18 years old or supervised by an adult. •Must be able to pass background checks in accordance with the Code of Iowa (criminal and child abuse records; sex offenders registry). •Must agree to uphold the confidentiality of our clients. •Must commit to an established amount of time. •Must have a genuine interest in the mission of Four Oaks must work through contact person to work with various specific programs
Volunteer Training: on-site training
Notes:

All volunteers and interns must apply online at www.fouroaks.org.

Phone:
Address: 26 E. Market St
City: Iowa City IA
Contact Person: Esther Baker
E-mail:

info@girlsontherun.org

Services Provided: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Over a 10-week period girls explore and discuss their own beliefs around experiences and challenges girls face at this age and develop strategies and skills to help them navigate life experiences. Through it, they also make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits that lead to a lifetime of health. At the end of each 10-week session, the girls participate in a Girls on the Run 5k event. This celebratory, non-competitive event is the culminating experience of the curriculum. Crossing the finish line is a defining moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible.
Clientele: 3rd-8th grade girls
Types of volunteer opportunities: See website for a full listing of opportunities. Two Primary opportunities are: Coach: Attend weekly practices twice per week, lead or help lead lessons, serve as a role model and cheerleader to your team, attend the celebratory 5k. Substitute Coach/Program Support Team: Be on-call to serve as a Substitute Coach for Girls on the Run Practices 1-2 days per week, serve as a 5K Running Buddy or volunteer.
Volunteer Hours: Coaching Hours vary depending upon role and site. Practices are take place either in the afternoon (2-5pm) or evening (5-8pm). Internship hours are set based upon availability.
Commitment required: coaching - at least 1-2 afternoons or evenings per week for 10 weeks. Internship commitment is 10 hours per week for 15 weeks.
Expectations of volunteer: Coaches can be men or women ages 18+ who pass a background check. Our volunteers understand and believe the inherent strength, bravery, and limitless potential of all girls, and often are not runners.
Volunteer Training: a combination of online and in-person training is provided
Notes:

Internships are also available.

http://www.girlsontheruniowa.org/get-involved

Phone: 319-351-1214
Address: 2441 10th ST
City: Coralville IA 52241
Contact Person: Lisa Hajek
E-mail:

lhajek@hacap.org

Services Provided: Information and referral, Head Start, Child Care, Transitional Housing, Respite Care, and Income Opportunities Job Program
Clientele: Preschool age children and their families. We work with low income families.
Types of volunteer opportunities: working directly with the children
Volunteer Hours: 7:30-5:30, M-F
Commitment required: inquire early due to background check
Expectations of volunteer: for preschool-state requires criminal background check-takes 6-8 weeks to clear
Volunteer Training: Training varies depending on volunteer program.
Notes:

http://www.hacap.org/

Phone: 319-625-6255
Address: 1451 Coral Ridge AVE
City: Coralville IA 52241
Contact Person:
E-mail:

volunteer@theicm.org

Services Provided: interactive informal learning environment
Clientele: children and families
Types of volunteer opportunities: Help with special events and fundraisers, facilitate in exhibits and some office/clerical.
Volunteer Hours: 10-6pm T-Th, 10am-8pm F, 10am-6pm Sat,  11am-6pm Sun, may vary for special events 
Commitment required: please contact early in the semester
Expectations of volunteer: good customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, enjoy working with families
Volunteer Training: orientation and training provided
Notes:

www.theicm.org 

Phone: 319-688-1000
Address: 1725 North Dodge Street
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Kari Cornwell
E-mail:

cornwell.kari@iowacityschools.org

Services Provided: to educate students in kindergarten-12th grade
Clientele: Students: Kindergarten-12th grade
Types of volunteer opportunities: classroom help, field trips, grading, just a variety of classroom work
Volunteer Hours: varies depending on school of choice to volunteer
Commitment required: varies
Expectations of volunteer: child abuse and background check must be clear
Volunteer Training: on-the-job training and paperwork before beginning
Notes:

https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/151

Phone: 319-351-5665
Address: 1025 Wade ST
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Sarah Neary, LMSW, CT
E-mail:

sarah.neary@iowacityhospice.org

Services Provided: The care of the patient is directed by the personal physician who works in consultation with the Hospice team. The Hospice staff evaluates the special needs of each patient and family and establishes a plan of care. A Hospice nurse works closely with the physician in the delivery of physical care, monitoring pain and symptoms control and making intermittent skilled nursing visits. A Hospice social worker provides supportive counseling. Referral to other agencies is arranged when specialized resources are needed. Pastoral care staff serve as liaison with the family’s own clergy and are available, when requested, to provide direct pastoral care. The support of the trained volunteers is a service offered to each patient and family to assist with a wide range of practical needs. Bereavement care is available to each family through a yearlong program managed by professional staff and supplemented with trained volunteers
Clientele: Terminally ill patients and their families
Types of volunteer opportunities: Please call
Volunteer Hours: weekdays, weekends, and evenings
Commitment required: Flexible
Expectations of volunteer: Confidentiality
Volunteer Training: 3-day training, usually a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Notes:

http://iowacityhospice.org/volunteer/

Phone: 319-356-5100
Address: 220 S Gilbert ST
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Cindy Coffin
E-mail:

cindy-coffin@iowa-city.org

Services Provided: Varied recreational programs for all ages and ability levels, swimming programs, roller skating, ice skating, tennis, adult sports leagues, youth sports programs, and kindergrounds, summer camp, trips and tours, classes, workshops, and mini courses, Special Populations Involvement (SPI) for persons with special needs.
Clientele: People of all ages and ability levels
Types of volunteer opportunities: Varied needs in all programs. Leaders are needs in SPI programs. In friends program, volunteers are matched one on one with a person with a special need or disability, to do leisure/recreational activity. Summer day camp and playground volunteers.
Volunteer Hours: Evenings and weekends except during the summer program. The summer program needs help during the day.
Commitment required: Varies with program
Expectations of volunteer: Dependable, responsible, role models who would be representing good citizens of Johnson County.
Volunteer Training: Friends program has a one hour orientation program with a training manual. Regular volunteers varies widely
Notes:

http://www.icgov.org/?id=1082

Phone: 319-351-7460
Address: 3661 Rochester AVE
City: Iowa City IA 52245
Contact Person: Bryan Hart
E-mail:

bhart.08@hcminc.com

Services Provided: Long term nursing care
Clientele: Generally the elderly, some disabled
Types of volunteer opportunities: One on one visits with residents who want visitors, group activities and games, and escorting residents to appointments. Monthly outings, including high school football games
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: arranged
Expectations of volunteer: Need to be understanding and patient. Respect dignity of individual people. Enjoy working with the elderly
Volunteer Training: orientation and then on the job as needed
Notes:

http://www.hcminc.com

Phone: 319-337-8949
Address: 2401 Scott Blvd SE
City: Iowa City IA 52242
Contact Person: Tami Bonnett
E-mail:

volunteer@iowavalleyhabitat.org

Services Provided: Housing services, community support, and counseling
Clientele: everybody
Types of volunteer opportunities: home construction, administrative work, ReStore, and committee support. Construction tasks include framing, shingling, siding, painting, hanging dry wall, etc. Other tasks include helping to prepare and contribute food and assist with onsite volunteer instruction and guidance
Volunteer Hours: Varies
Commitment required: there is nothing to strenuous. Please notify us ahead of time if you can't show up and will have to fill out a liability waver.
Expectations of volunteer: contact early in the semester, consistency and dependability, enjoy working with elderly Volunteer
Volunteer Training: no training is required
Notes:

ivhfh.volunteerhub.com

 

Phone: 319-384-0723
Address:
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Kelsi Ludvicek
E-mail:

kelsi-ludvicek@uiowa.edu

Services Provided:
Clientele:
Types of volunteer opportunities: 1. VOLUNTEER: Students who are in need of volunteer credits would have the opportunity to earn a total of 40 hours in one week as a camp counselor to 30+ elementary or middle school students in an entrepreneurship camp. Volunteers are directly supervised by an Iowa certified teacher and have opportunities to practice their skills interacting with kids. 2. PAID: Select applicants may have the opportunity to work as a paid employee ($9.50/hour) at an additional camp. This applicant would serve as a volunteer one week and receive compensation for an additional week of work. Seeking counselors for summer 2018 (dates to be determined): 1. Coralville, IA incoming 5 – 6 grade camp 2. Marion, IA incoming 5 – 8 grade camp 3. Coralville, IA incoming 7 – 9 grade camp 4. Des Moines, IA incoming 7 – 9 grade camp Campers will be involved in the following activities where counselors will have the ability to interact: 1. Learning how to network 2. Brainstorming everyday problems and possible solutions 3. Teamwork and speaking in front of a group 4. Product building, poster creating, and selling at the farmers market 5. Learning how to handle money 6. Presenting final products to parents and loved ones at the graduation ceremony
Volunteer Hours:
Commitment required:
Expectations of volunteer:
Volunteer Training:
Notes:

1. VOLUNTEER: Students who are in need of volunteer credits would have the opportunity to earn a total of 40 hours in one week as a camp counselor to 30+ elementary or middle school students in an entrepreneurship camp. Volunteers are directly supervised by an Iowa certified teacher and have opportunities to practice their skills interacting with kids.

2. PAID: Select applicants may have the opportunity to work as a paid employee ($9.50/hour) at an additional camp. This applicant would serve as a volunteer one week and receive compensation for an additional week of work.

Seeking counselors for summer 2018 (dates to be determined):

1. Coralville, IA incoming 5 – 6 grade camp
2. Marion, IA incoming 5 – 8 grade camp
3. Coralville, IA incoming 7 – 9 grade camp
4. Des Moines, IA incoming 7 – 9 grade camp

Campers will be involved in the following activities where counselors will have the ability to interact:

1. Learning how to network
2. Brainstorming everyday problems and possible solutions
3. Teamwork and speaking in front of a group
4. Product building, poster creating, and selling at the farmers market
5. Learning how to handle money
6. Presenting final products to parents and loved ones at the graduation ceremony

 

Phone:
Address: 417 South Clinton St P.O. Box 2450
City: Iowa City, IA 52244
Contact Person: Mischeale Luze, Victim Witness Coordinator
E-mail:

mluze@co.johnson.ia.us

Services Provided:
Clientele: Johnson County Attorney’s Office, Victims and Witnesses
Types of volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Interns will become familiar with legal terminology, criminal court procedures, and the role of the County Attorney’s Office within the criminal justice system.  A special emphasis is placed on the role of the victim/witness.  Volunteers have the opportunity to attend trials and court hearings. The responsibilities of our Volunteer Interns are as follows: -Assist in victim/witness notification related to trial dates, sentencing dates, and case outcomes. -Assist is providing victim/witness information related to Restitution and Victim Impact Statements. -Assist in updating contact information for witnesses connected to a criminal case.
Volunteer Hours: Approximately 6 to 8 hrs per week
Commitment required: Volunteer Interns must commit to no less than 6 consecutive months.  Two to three positions open every year, individuals interested are encouraged to apply at any time.  Interviews are set up when/if a position opens.
Expectations of volunteer: All Volunteer Interns must have a sincere understanding and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Volunteer Training: on the job training
Notes:

http://www.johnson-county.com/dept_attorney.aspx?id=5713

Criminal Background Checks are part of the application process.

Phone: 319-351-8440
Address: 2200 Oakdale Road
City: Coralville IA 52241
Contact Person: DeEtte McCaw
E-mail:

sdowd@careinitiatives.org

Services Provided: Nursing home and rehabilitation
Clientele: Nursing home residents
Types of volunteer opportunities: helping with activities, working 1 on 1 with clients
Volunteer Hours: varies throughout the day and evenings including weekends
Commitment required: varies as needed
Expectations of volunteer: contact early in the semester, consistency and dependability, enjoy working with elderly
Volunteer Training: No formal training--on the job as needed.
Notes:

http://www.careinitiatives.org/lantern-park-specialty-care

Phone: 319-354-2121
Address: HWY 1 W
City: Iowa City IA 52246
Contact Person: Gillian Fox
E-mail:
Services Provided: Provides a community supervised apartment living program to facilitate the highest level of independent living for persons with developmental differences or mental disabilities. Traumatic brain injury program serves Johnson County residents who have survived traumatic brain injury; Housing support program --services to assist low-income individuals and families with locating housing and preventing eviction by providing housing skills education
Clientele: Individuals and families in need--referrals accepted.
Types of volunteer opportunities: Administrative support: answer phones, filing, information/office organization skills
Volunteer Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Commitment required: One Semester
Expectations of volunteer: Follow agency policy and procedure, maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
Volunteer Training: On the job as needed
Notes:

Phone: 319-337-8980
Address: 309 Melrose Ave
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Sharon McDonald and Jill Strunk
E-mail:

maryjochildcare@gmail.com

Services Provided: Childcare
Clientele: all day and part time childcare for children 2-6 years old primarily from UI faculty, staff and student families
Types of volunteer opportunities: assist children and staff as they participate in self-directed play among 28 kids, see brochure. We also have some children who could benefit from having a "shadow" to help them with specific identified issues like joining group play, learning appropriate ways to express anger, learning how to deal with the frustration of delayed gratification etc. These would not be therapeutic relationships, but they could be intentionally targeted to help the child deal with issues we've identified that are also being addressed by area professionals we've call for consultation. And there are always opportunities to do special projects such as painting, mulching, yard work, copying, organizing special trainings,etc., if the volunteer had and/or wanted to offer those types of skills.
Volunteer Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, M-F, all year long
Commitment required: As desired, 10 hours per week preferred
Expectations of volunteer: If volunteering for specific hours, we want vounteers to call ahead if they will be absent. All volunteers are expected to learn our schedule, our procedures, our methods, our philosophy etc. At the very least, we expect everyone involved with our kids to establish genuine relationships with all of them.
Volunteer Training: we have staff manuals and we'll pair them with another staff. This job is mostly 'learn by doing' because every day is a different. Directors and senior staff are always here to answer questions and lend a hand.
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This is a great place to work or volunteer.  Our kids are creative, quirky, delightful to be with (when they're not being undelightful, of course!).  We, the directors, invented this program and have been tweaking it since 1989.  

We value fresh eyes and fresh ideas and are always open to trying new things.  If you are interested in human development, our place is as naturalistic an environment as can be found in group care. 

This is a great place to observe real life you are learning about in class. You will be involved with a full range of kids; some who are reading at age 4, some on the autism spectrum, some with language and developmental delays as well as some who are moving very quickly along the continuum, kids developing friendships without having a shared spoken language, etc.  

Our staff is comprised almost entirely of UI work study students, anywhere from 25 to 35 per semester.  Many of them stay with us for their entire college career.  You will meet lots of like minded, fun people.

 

http://www.mjscccbrooklandwoods.com​

Phone: 319-339-3659
Address: 500 E Market ST
City: Iowa City IA 52245
Contact Person: Carol Ebinger
E-mail:

carol.ebinger@mercyic.org

Services Provided: in house services to patients and families within hospital
Clientele: people of all ages
Types of volunteer opportunities: delivering mail and flowers, staffing the information desk and gift shop, visiting patients, clerical work on all inpatient units, and escorting patients
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: minimum six months
Expectations of volunteer: to be kind and courteous to people you serve, fulfill responsibilities of assigned job
Volunteer Training: a one-hour hospital orientation and other job training according to specific areas.
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http://www.mercyiowacity.org/?id=1&sid=1

Phone: 319-354-2886
Address: 2651 Roberts Rd
City: Iowa City, IA 52246
Contact Person: Andrew Coghill-Behrends
E-mail:

andrew-coghill@ncjc.org

Services Provided: After school activities for children, preschool groups, teen groups, food distribution, recreational and educational groups, information and referrals, outreach visitations, and parenting education
Clientele: Low-income residents in specific service areas of Johnson County
Types of volunteer opportunities: for current opportunities contact Andrew Coghill-Behrends
Volunteer Hours:
Commitment required:
Expectations of volunteer:
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http://www.ncjc.org

Phone: 319-339-6162
Address: 817 Pepperwood Lane
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Jeff Kellbach
E-mail:

jkellbach@abbe.org

Services Provided: Care and activities during the day, nursing services, personal care, socialization opportunities
Clientele: Seniors and persons with special needs.
Types of volunteer opportunities: Working directly with clients, socializing, group projects and activities.
Volunteer Hours: 7:30-5 M-F, mostly 9:30-3:30
Commitment required: varies as needed
Expectations of volunteer: dependable, patient and interested in working with people
Volunteer Training: 5 hours orientation and on the job training
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Submit Volunteer Application by mailing to Aging Services, 317 7th Ave SE, Ste. 302B, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Phone:
Address: 501 East Pioneer Rd
City: Lone Tree, IA 52755
Contact Person: Chris Wolf
E-mail:

lthccadmin@lthcc.com

Services Provided: 24 hour nursing care, assisted living, and assisted living for memory care
Clientele:
Types of volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer Hours:
Commitment required:
Expectations of volunteer: Must be comfortable with the aging process. Warm and loving and patient, aware of residents rights
Volunteer Training: Training in fall and spring at beginning of semester
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http://www.lonetreeiowa.com/com_pioneer.htm

Phone: 319-338-7672
Address: 213 N Gilbert ST
City: Iowa City IA 52245
Contact Person: Nan Martin, Patron Services Manager 
E-mail:
Services Provided: We are a non-profit, professional theater.  We do all kinds of performances, including plays, monologues, comedies, Shakespeare, Jazz concerts, and educational classes. 
Clientele: Theater lovers in Johnson County and beyond! 
Types of volunteer opportunities: We need ushers, clerical workers and "theater-type" volunteers i.e. sewers, backstage assistance, costume organizing - things like that.
Volunteer Hours: varies
Commitment required: Just please come if you say you are going to! 
Expectations of volunteer: It depends on what the volunteer will be doing.  For ushers (who get to see our performances for free) we need a neat appearance and a willingness to work with the public (which, of course, requires patience, professionalism and a sense of humor!)
Volunteer Training: We will do all training - each specific job requires different training.
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http://www.riversidetheatre.org/getinvolved/

Phone: 319-337-3725
Address: 1116 Gilbert CT
City: Iowa City IA 52240
Contact Person: Pam Boateng
E-mail:

USC_HRT_Iowa_City@usc.salvationarmy.org

Services Provided: Disaster & emergency services, crisis intervention, soup kitchen, Pathway of Hope (strengths-based case management for families), family supportive services, referrals, Christmas toys, and Thanksgiving Meals
Clientele: Anyone in need
Types of volunteer opportunities: help serve evening meals & clean afterwards (4:30-approximately 6:30p), food pantry maintenance, cleaning/light maintenance, youth character building programming, Food Shelf giveaway (Mon-Fri, 1-2p).
Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-6:30pm
Commitment required: Flexible
Expectations of volunteer: dependable, responsible, patient, compassionate, and able to work well with others
Volunteer Training: background check and on-the-job training for those volunteering with social services
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http://www.icsalvationarmy.org/iowacity/Volunteer​

Phone: 319-338-5416 ext. 241
Address: 429 Southgate Ave.
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Caitlin Owens
E-mail:

volunteer@shelterhouseiowa.org

Services Provided: Drop in center, shelter, meals, job training, supportive services, laundry and shower facilities, telephone use.
Clientele: homeless adults and children, veterans, persons with disabilities
Types of volunteer opportunities: Client Services, Specialized Services, One-time Event or Group Volunteer
Volunteer Hours: 9 am -9 pm Mon-Fri, 8-11 am, 5-9 pm weekends
Commitment required: varies from once weekly to 3 hr shifts for 6 months
Expectations of volunteer: flexibility, able to adapt to new situations
Volunteer Training: provide during first shifts
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https://shelterhouseiowa.org/volunteer/

Phone: 319-337-3400
Address: 840 S Capitol Street
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Katie Steingrabe
E-mail:

katie@table2table.org

Services Provided: The mission of Table to Table is to keep wholesome, edible food from going to waste by collecting it from donors and distributing to those in need through agencies that serve the hungry, homeless, and at-risk populations.
Clientele: As Table to Table volunteers, we are the face of food rescue, the face of food security, and the hands and hearts that collect wholesome, edible food from donor organizations which would have gone to waste. We strive to get that saved food to our clients who help those in need throughout Johnson County and to be an example for food rescue growth.
Types of volunteer opportunities: Every person involved with food rescue is considered a volunteer. This means donors and recipient agencies are volunteers as well. Most Table to Table volunteers participate in the food rescue process. Food rescue routes are designated routes that send two volunteers out to donor sites with Table to Table vans that pick up donor specified foods and deliver to recipient organizations. Other roles include data entry, cleaning vans, special events, and serving on the board of directors. In the last 12 months Table to Table rescued 1,762,674 pounds given to social service agencies that serve people from our mission statement. That’s 881.3 tons of wholesome food kept out of the landfill.
Volunteer Hours: usually in the morning in 2.5 hour shifts
Commitment required: no set amount
Expectations of volunteer:
Volunteer Training: Attend half hour orientation
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https://table2table.org/volunteers/

Phone: 319-560-5264
Address:
City: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
Contact Person: Julie Jack
E-mail:

juliej@stopdvsa.org

Services Provided: Trauma-Informed Yoga for survivors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking and other related traumas
Clientele: Survivors of trauma, individuals with Mental Illness
Types of volunteer opportunities: Teaching yoga (or other movement modalities), special event assistance, marketing and outreach, video production development, research, special projects
Volunteer Hours: Varies
Commitment required: Depends upon the assignment
Expectations of volunteer: Professional, confidential, compassionate, interested in working with survivors of SA, DV
Volunteer Training: If volunteer does direct service with the client, they will have to complete an online training regarding the legalities involved with working with crime victims.
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Phone: 319-337-7823
Address: 1150 5th St. Suite 290
City: Coralville
Contact Person: Patti Fields
E-mail:

info@unitedwayjc.org

Services Provided: funding agency for 30 partner agencies, funding for programs serving community wide projects
Clientele: agencies needing funding
Types of volunteer opportunities: clerical assistance in office or referral to agencies for direct help
Volunteer Hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Commitment required: varies
Expectations of volunteer: interested in community projects
Volunteer Training: on the job
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http://www.unitedwayjwc.org/VolunteerCenter​

Phone: 319-339-0804
Address: 730 South Dubuque St.
City: Iowa City
Contact Person: Tom Gilsenan
E-mail:

tomgilsenan@gmail.com

Services Provided: coffee shop, soda fountain, Bill's Book Mart, community events center, music, theatre performances, open mic nights, meeting room for non-profit organizations, small businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities, (Vintage Shoppe, Matt's Music, E-Commerce Center) community forum on abilities awareness.
Clientele: all persons, especially those with different abilities
Types of volunteer opportunities: supervisory and assistance in any of the small businesses, assistance in coffee shop and book store, events management
Volunteer Hours: 11 am-7 pm M/F, 11 am - 8 pm Tu/W/Th, Sat. 9 am-9 pm
Commitment required: varies
Expectations of volunteer: appreciate and support clients, visitors, business owners
Volunteer Training: Training in fall and spring at beginning of semester
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http://www.uptownbills.org/volunteers.html​

Phone: 319-337-9686
Address: 1524 Sycamore Street
City: Iowa City
Contact Person:
E-mail:

devinsk@vnaic.org

Services Provided: The VNA provides medical services to individuals ranging in age from infants to elderly with acute and chronic illness or disability within their home and community settings. The VNA Home Health Program provides medical care to individuals including Skilled Nursing, Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Home Care Aide and Home Making services. The VNA Community Health Program provides wellness clinics throughout Johnson County at local businesses, senior dining sites, Iowa City Senior Center and the VNA office to promote healthy living.
Clientele: infants to elders with acute and chronic illness or disability
Types of volunteer opportunities: volunteers may perform clerical duties, or serve in the community based programs, such as seasonal "flu programs, and Christmas/Holiday food drives. Volunteers may help design new community service programs.
Volunteer Hours: flexible
Commitment required: none
Expectations of volunteer: to be discussed
Volunteer Training: varies
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