Volunteer: Hospice - Companionship or Administrative SupportQuality of life at the end of life. You can help bring this support to individuals and families. Whether behind the scenes with administrative support or providing companionship to patients, your presence will make a difference on the Care Initiatives Hospice team. Volunteers are needed in Central Iowa including the Ames, Des Moines, Panora, Marshalltown, State Center, Story City, Stratford, Jefferson, Zearing, and Montezuma areas. You will visit hospice patients in a nursing facility or in their home. Volunteers receive specialized training. Training sessions are offered throughout the year to meet the availability of the volunteers. Completed application, background and reference checks are required. Organization: Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines Quality of life at the end of life. You can help bring this support to individuals and families. Whether behind the scenes with administrative support or providing companionship to patients, your presence will make a difference on the Care Initiatives Hospice team. Volunteers are needed in Central Iowa including the Ames, Des Moines, Panora, Marshalltown, State Center, Story City, Stratford, Jefferson, Zearing, and Montezuma areas. You will visit hospice patients in a nursing facility or in their home. Volunteers receive specialized training. Training sessions are offered throughout the year to meet the availability of the volunteers. Completed application, background and reference checks are required. Organization: Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 50266 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Central Library Holds ShelverOur volunteers are a vital part of keeping the library running. We are currently looking for a volunteer to help shelve books that are reserved for patrons. Volunteers may be asked in addition to help with craft projects, data entry work, and restocking supplies around the library. This is a weekly commitment, taking up approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Shelvers should be able to bend down and straighten repeatedly. Must be detail oriented and be able to alphabetize. We are currently needing assistance some afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30. Application form and City of Des Moines volunteer waiver is required and can be found here. http://dmpl.org/volunteer Organization: Des Moines Public Library Our volunteers are a vital part of keeping the library running. We are currently looking for a volunteer to help shelve books that are reserved for patrons. Volunteers may be asked in addition to help with craft projects, data entry work, and restocking supplies around the library. This is a weekly commitment, taking up approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Shelvers should be able to bend down and straighten repeatedly. Must be detail oriented and be able to alphabetize. We are currently needing assistance some afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30. Application form and City of Des Moines volunteer waiver is required and can be found here. http://dmpl.org/volunteer Organization: Des Moines Public Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50309 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 5-2-1-05-2-1-0 is the foundation of change of an evidence-based childhood obesity prevention program addressing many aspects of wellness. Its message is used to aid children, ages birth to 18, make healthy lifestyle choices. 5-2-1-0 helps to create a sustainable healthy environment for staff, children and families. Throughout the year we have several opportunities available to help with providing health and wellness information and education to the community. Full training will be provided. Some examples of activities you may be involved in, include; Share information on various health related topics. Demonstrate simple and fun activities for families. Collect current health behavior data. Share available resources with families.Please note, all volunteers will be required to complete a background check, TB test and drug testing. Organization: EveryStep Care & Support Services 5-2-1-0 is the foundation of change of an evidence-based childhood obesity prevention program addressing many aspects of wellness. Its message is used to aid children, ages birth to 18, make healthy lifestyle choices. 5-2-1-0 helps to create a sustainable healthy environment for staff, children and families. Throughout the year we have several opportunities available to help with providing health and wellness information and education to the community. Full training will be provided. Some examples of activities you may be involved in, include; Share information on various health related topics. Demonstrate simple and fun activities for families. Collect current health behavior data. Share available resources with families.Please note, all volunteers will be required to complete a background check, TB test and drug testing. Organization: EveryStep Care & Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Local Leadership BoardThe Arthritis Foundation is looking for dedicated individuals to serve on its Iowa Leadership Board. The office is located in West Des Moines, but serves all of Iowa. There are currently openings for: Fundraising Chair, Volunteer Engagement Chair, Help & Support Chair Not ready to commit to being a Char? We also are looking for Board Members to serve on committees for fundraising, advocacy, Juvenile Arthritis, special events, help & support, and more.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT Arthritis Foundation Orientation (required) Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Meeting Ongoing at regular meetings National webinar trainingsOrganization: Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation is looking for dedicated individuals to serve on its Iowa Leadership Board. The office is located in West Des Moines, but serves all of Iowa. There are currently openings for: Fundraising Chair, Volunteer Engagement Chair, Help & Support Chair Not ready to commit to being a Char? We also are looking for Board Members to serve on committees for fundraising, advocacy, Juvenile Arthritis, special events, help & support, and more.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT Arthritis Foundation Orientation (required) Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Meeting Ongoing at regular meetings National webinar trainingsOrganization: Arthritis Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50266 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Nurses! We Need Your HelpThe Norwalk Free Medical Clinic is in need of nurses, nursing assistants, and medical assistants to assist at our free clinic on Thursday evenings. Once an application is approved, we allow very flexible scheduling and try our best to work around your schedule. We ask that volunteers work at least 1 2 hour shift every 3 months. Besides getting to dramatically improve the lives of those in our community, you can build your resume, get experience, and feel great about helping others! Organization: Norwalk Free Medical Clinic (Free Clinics of Iowa) The Norwalk Free Medical Clinic is in need of nurses, nursing assistants, and medical assistants to assist at our free clinic on Thursday evenings. Once an application is approved, we allow very flexible scheduling and try our best to work around your schedule. We ask that volunteers work at least 1 2 hour shift every 3 months. Besides getting to dramatically improve the lives of those in our community, you can build your resume, get experience, and feel great about helping others! Organization: Norwalk Free Medical Clinic (Free Clinics of Iowa) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50211 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer intake assistantIowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect Iowa’s poor and vulnerable populations. We rely on volunteers to help us reach even more people and provide them with excellent services. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer position, please consider serving as a volunteer intake assistant for Iowa Legal Aid’s Hotline for Older Iowans (Hotline). Key responsibilities: Perform case updates in the online case management system. Scan, attach and fax client and legal documents. Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls. Organize and maintain office supplies in storage areas. File casework in case folders and filing cabinets. Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).Qualifications: Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established policies and procedures. Familiarity with the use of computers, phones and general office equipment. Pleasant, patient and dependable.Training and Support: Volunteer will be trained on Iowa Legal Aid’s computer and telephone systems as well as office equipment. Volunteer will receive support and supervision from Iowa Legal Aid’s staff and/or AmeriCorps members.Time Commitment: Iowa Legal Aid’s Hotline is looking for volunteers who can commit to 5 or more hours per week.Position Location: Volunteer must be available to come during business hours into the Central Iowa Regional Office located at 1111 9th Street, Suite 230 in Des Moines.Position Benefits: Gain experience working in a professional legal setting. Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs. Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Organization: Iowa Legal Aid Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect Iowa’s poor and vulnerable populations. We rely on volunteers to help us reach even more people and provide them with excellent services. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer position, please consider serving as a volunteer intake assistant for Iowa Legal Aid’s Hotline for Older Iowans (Hotline). Key responsibilities: Perform case updates in the online case management system. Scan, attach and fax client and legal documents. Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls. Organize and maintain office supplies in storage areas. File casework in case folders and filing cabinets. Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).Qualifications: Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established policies and procedures. Familiarity with the use of computers, phones and general office equipment. Pleasant, patient and dependable.Training and Support: Volunteer will be trained on Iowa Legal Aid’s computer and telephone systems as well as office equipment. Volunteer will receive support and supervision from Iowa Legal Aid’s staff and/or AmeriCorps members.Time Commitment: Iowa Legal Aid’s Hotline is looking for volunteers who can commit to 5 or more hours per week.Position Location: Volunteer must be available to come during business hours into the Central Iowa Regional Office located at 1111 9th Street, Suite 230 in Des Moines.Position Benefits: Gain experience working in a professional legal setting. Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs. Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats Organization: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: No |