Volunteer: Community Outreach InternPATV’s Community Outreach Intern will gain exposure to the inner workings of a Public Access TV station and will further develop their public relations skills by working on a variety of tasks related to station promotion, communications, workshop advertising, event planning, as well as general administrative activities.
Job Responsibilities include: - 80 hours over ten weeks. - Assisting in the development and distribution of marketing materials - Maintaining and creating a new media kit for the station - Maintaining community/audience mailing list database - Assisting in community outreach efforts and target/niche marketing for educational workshops and lectures - Attending/assisting in coordination of community events and fundraisers - Internet research and writing Job Requirements: - The ideal candidate is majoring in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or related field and is looking to intern for college credit. - Computer literate, possess excellent written, oral, and communications skills. - High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and on a team How To Apply: Please send cover letter and list of 3 references with resume to Public Access TV. Agency: PATV PATV’s Community Outreach Intern will gain exposure to the inner workings of a Public Access TV station and will further develop their public relations skills by working on a variety of tasks related to station promotion, communications, workshop advertising, event planning, as well as general administrative activities.
Job Responsibilities include: - 80 hours over ten weeks. - Assisting in the development and distribution of marketing materials - Maintaining and creating a new media kit for the station - Maintaining community/audience mailing list database - Assisting in community outreach efforts and target/niche marketing for educational workshops and lectures - Attending/assisting in coordination of community events and fundraisers - Internet research and writing Job Requirements: - The ideal candidate is majoring in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or related field and is looking to intern for college credit. - Computer literate, possess excellent written, oral, and communications skills. - High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and on a team How To Apply: Please send cover letter and list of 3 references with resume to Public Access TV. Agency: PATV Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54420 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Production InternPATV’s Production Intern will gain exposure to the inner workings of a Public Access TV station and will further develop their video production/post-production skills by working on a variety of in-house and field projects, helping maintain video equipment, as well as assisting the PATV staff in daily operational duties.
Intern projects may include: Complete camera, editing, and studio workshops with staff Work as technical crew on PATV studio productions. Field productions and special projects, as assigned help edit PATV staff productionsJob Requirements: The ideal candidate is majoring in Film/Video Production or related field and is Agency: PATV PATV’s Production Intern will gain exposure to the inner workings of a Public Access TV station and will further develop their video production/post-production skills by working on a variety of in-house and field projects, helping maintain video equipment, as well as assisting the PATV staff in daily operational duties.
Intern projects may include: Complete camera, editing, and studio workshops with staff Work as technical crew on PATV studio productions. Field productions and special projects, as assigned help edit PATV staff productionsJob Requirements: The ideal candidate is majoring in Film/Video Production or related field and is Agency: PATV Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: PATV GuidelinesPATV is a resource dedicated to diversity in community communication. PATV provides opportunities for local citizens to make use of current technology to exchange information and ideas and to participate in the democratic process. PATV promotes media literacy through training in media production and critical viewing This free orientation is mandatory for all new members and volunteers. The one-hour class covers the history, rules and procedures of PATV, as well as an introduction to the technical resources available. Guidelines is the prerequisite to production classes at PATV. It takes place on the first Thursday of each month. 6 - 7 PM at 206 Lafayette Street in Iowa City. Agency: PATV PATV is a resource dedicated to diversity in community communication. PATV provides opportunities for local citizens to make use of current technology to exchange information and ideas and to participate in the democratic process. PATV promotes media literacy through training in media production and critical viewing This free orientation is mandatory for all new members and volunteers. The one-hour class covers the history, rules and procedures of PATV, as well as an introduction to the technical resources available. Guidelines is the prerequisite to production classes at PATV. It takes place on the first Thursday of each month. 6 - 7 PM at 206 Lafayette Street in Iowa City. Agency: PATV Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: PATV Board of Directors MeetingsPATV is a resource dedicated to diversity in community communication. PATV provides opportunities for local citizens to make use of current technology to exchange information and ideas and to participate in the democratic process. PATV promotes media literacy through training in media production and critical viewing PATV's Board of Directors is a nine-person volunteer board. Each member serves a three-year term and may serve up to two terms. The board creates policies for PATV, which are implemented by the Executive Director. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm and are open to the public. Agency: PATV PATV is a resource dedicated to diversity in community communication. PATV provides opportunities for local citizens to make use of current technology to exchange information and ideas and to participate in the democratic process. PATV promotes media literacy through training in media production and critical viewing PATV's Board of Directors is a nine-person volunteer board. Each member serves a three-year term and may serve up to two terms. The board creates policies for PATV, which are implemented by the Executive Director. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm and are open to the public. Agency: PATV Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Give Back to the Campus and Community Through Circle K at UIJoin one of the world's largest co-ed collegiate service organization. Circle K at UI is a chapter of Circle K International, a service and leadership organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. We help out with annual events, such as Dance Marathon, March for Babies, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, and Kiwanis Chili Supper. In addition, we help out with community events, such as Iowa Children's Museum
Agency: Circle K International at UI Join one of the world's largest co-ed collegiate service organization. Circle K at UI is a chapter of Circle K International, a service and leadership organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. We help out with annual events, such as Dance Marathon, March for Babies, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, and Kiwanis Chili Supper. In addition, we help out with community events, such as Iowa Children's Museum
Agency: Circle K International at UI Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52242 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tour Guide for School GroupsThis volunteer will develop and present a variety of programs which will range from Visitor Center and Dam tours to guided walks in the Devonian Fossil Gorge or any of a wide range of programs such as water safety presentations at the beach, nature walks, nature craft programs, and outdoor skills of any kind.
Agency: Coralville Lake This volunteer will develop and present a variety of programs which will range from Visitor Center and Dam tours to guided walks in the Devonian Fossil Gorge or any of a wide range of programs such as water safety presentations at the beach, nature walks, nature craft programs, and outdoor skills of any kind.
Agency: Coralville Lake Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Build young leaders of tomorrow! Be a Girl Scout Leader.Change a life, it's forever! Become a Girl Scout Leader, Co-Leader or Assistant Leader and use your expertise, skills, interest and life experiences. Inspire and empower girls ages 5-17 to have a fun and enriching leadership experience as they reach their personal best. Girl Scout volunteers come from all walks of life community leaders, college students, retirees, stay-at-home moms and dads. Girl Sco
Agency: Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois Change a life, it's forever! Become a Girl Scout Leader, Co-Leader or Assistant Leader and use your expertise, skills, interest and life experiences. Inspire and empower girls ages 5-17 to have a fun and enriching leadership experience as they reach their personal best. Girl Scout volunteers come from all walks of life community leaders, college students, retirees, stay-at-home moms and dads. Girl Sco
Agency: Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Route SupervisorVolunteers needed for our main fundraiser, the Dam to Downtown 10k that goes from the Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City. Volunteers will encourage the runners, ensure they?re going the right direction, and if necessary, some light traffic control if you?re at an intersection. We can offer free coffee and breakfast items, and a coupon for a free Panchero's burrito!
Agency: Greater Iowa City Area- Student Scholarships Volunteers needed for our main fundraiser, the Dam to Downtown 10k that goes from the Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City. Volunteers will encourage the runners, ensure they?re going the right direction, and if necessary, some light traffic control if you?re at an intersection. We can offer free coffee and breakfast items, and a coupon for a free Panchero's burrito!
Agency: Greater Iowa City Area- Student Scholarships Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Race Route SupervisorOur main annual fundraiser is the Dam to Downtown 10k, which goes from the Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City. We are in need of volunteers to place along the race route to ensure runner safety. There will be a bus of volunteers and runners that will leave College Green Park at 7:15 AM. We?ll drop off the runners at the starting line at the dam for another bus to pick them up, and then start drop
Agency: Greater Iowa City Area- Student Scholarships Our main annual fundraiser is the Dam to Downtown 10k, which goes from the Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City. We are in need of volunteers to place along the race route to ensure runner safety. There will be a bus of volunteers and runners that will leave College Green Park at 7:15 AM. We?ll drop off the runners at the starting line at the dam for another bus to pick them up, and then start drop
Agency: Greater Iowa City Area- Student Scholarships Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make a Difference in the Life of a ChildOur school complement program, Kids Club, is looking for individuals willing to come read, play games or just hang out with children in kindergarten through third grade. Volunteers are needed from 4:00-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers can chose to come just one day a month or each day if they desire. The benefits of mentoring for both the mentor and the youth are too many to list.
Agency: Handicare, Inc. Our school complement program, Kids Club, is looking for individuals willing to come read, play games or just hang out with children in kindergarten through third grade. Volunteers are needed from 4:00-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers can chose to come just one day a month or each day if they desire. The benefits of mentoring for both the mentor and the youth are too many to list.
Agency: Handicare, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52241 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Non-Attorney AmeriCorps Member PositionsBackground: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. 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 poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities. Members serve at least 450 hours in a 14 week position.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, and starting as late as June 27, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Members receive a living allowance ($3,132.50), student loan forbearance, and can receive an education award of $1,515.55, plus partial repayment of interest accruing on student loans in forbearance.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. 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 poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities. Members serve at least 450 hours in a 14 week position.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, and starting as late as June 27, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Members receive a living allowance ($3,132.50), student loan forbearance, and can receive an education award of $1,515.55, plus partial repayment of interest accruing on student loans in forbearance.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer language proficiency evaluatorVolunteer language proficiency evaluators at Iowa Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income Iowans with limited English proficiency (LEP) skills gain access to justice. Language proficiency evaluators will assess the translation and interpretation abilities of prospective volunteer translators and interpreters. In addition, they may also review and provide feedback on the materials translated by Iowa Legal Aid’s volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of Iowa’s LEP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and Laotian. Qualified volunteer applicants will be language professors, translation studies graduate students and translators/interpreters holding certifications from government bodies such as state or federal courts or recognized professional associations such as the ATA, NAJIT, CCHI, NBCMI or RID. Volunteer language proficiency evaluators may be asked to review materials such as website articles, outreach resources, legal forms or client letters. Based on their availability, volunteer evaluators will be given regular assignments which they can perform remotely. To apply please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer language proficiency evaluators at Iowa Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income Iowans with limited English proficiency (LEP) skills gain access to justice. Language proficiency evaluators will assess the translation and interpretation abilities of prospective volunteer translators and interpreters. In addition, they may also review and provide feedback on the materials translated by Iowa Legal Aid’s volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of Iowa’s LEP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and Laotian. Qualified volunteer applicants will be language professors, translation studies graduate students and translators/interpreters holding certifications from government bodies such as state or federal courts or recognized professional associations such as the ATA, NAJIT, CCHI, NBCMI or RID. Volunteer language proficiency evaluators may be asked to review materials such as website articles, outreach resources, legal forms or client letters. Based on their availability, volunteer evaluators will be given regular assignments which they can perform remotely. To apply please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Iowa UNA VolunteerThe Iowa United Nations Association has volunteer opportunities available in their office located in downtown Iowa City. Volunteers assist in general office duties. We also have opportunities for bloggers to write about global issues for our website. We will also have events located in Iowa City throughout the summer and fall where volunteers will be needed.
Agency: Iowa United Nations Association The Iowa United Nations Association has volunteer opportunities available in their office located in downtown Iowa City. Volunteers assist in general office duties. We also have opportunities for bloggers to write about global issues for our website. We will also have events located in Iowa City throughout the summer and fall where volunteers will be needed.
Agency: Iowa United Nations Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52245 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Child services in Romania and EcuadorWork with babies, toddlers and preschoolers from disadvantaged families in either Romania or Ecuador. Help with conversational English. Two-week experience. Scholarships available for qualified University of Iowa students.
Agency: Iowa Voyagers Work with babies, toddlers and preschoolers from disadvantaged families in either Romania or Ecuador. Help with conversational English. Two-week experience. Scholarships available for qualified University of Iowa students.
Agency: Iowa Voyagers Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52244-1970 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Event StaffAssist in staffing events with other Local Foods Connection (LFC) volunteers, board members and employees. Opportunities may involve interacting with the public to promote LFC, selling goods, or assisting in the logistics of an event such as set-up and clean up. Some examples of events include: Feb/March: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) fairs April/May: Spring Fundraiser May-October: Iowa City
Agency: Local Foods Connection Assist in staffing events with other Local Foods Connection (LFC) volunteers, board members and employees. Opportunities may involve interacting with the public to promote LFC, selling goods, or assisting in the logistics of an event such as set-up and clean up. Some examples of events include: Feb/March: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) fairs April/May: Spring Fundraiser May-October: Iowa City
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Social Media and Promotion SpecialistAssist in keeping an active and updated profile for Local Foods Connection on social media and web accounts, as well as develop promotional materials for the organization. Duties may include posting to LFC?s facebook page, maintaining an updated newsletter list, writing blog posts, writing and sending e-newsletters, taking photographs at events, and creating promotional documents and presentations. Vo
Agency: Local Foods Connection Assist in keeping an active and updated profile for Local Foods Connection on social media and web accounts, as well as develop promotional materials for the organization. Duties may include posting to LFC?s facebook page, maintaining an updated newsletter list, writing blog posts, writing and sending e-newsletters, taking photographs at events, and creating promotional documents and presentations. Vo
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Committee MemberWork with other Local Foods Connection (LFC) volunteers and staff to identify organizational needs for volunteers, recruit, place, and orient volunteers, and act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the funding committee and the events working group. Time Commitment: approx. three hours per month, including a one hour monthly meeting
Agency: Local Foods Connection Work with other Local Foods Connection (LFC) volunteers and staff to identify organizational needs for volunteers, recruit, place, and orient volunteers, and act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the funding committee and the events working group. Time Commitment: approx. three hours per month, including a one hour monthly meeting
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Funding Committee MemberWork with other Local Foods Connection volunteers, board members and staff to identify funding opportunities, assist in planning and executing fundraising events, work with other volunteers to identify, plan for and write grants, and act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the volunteer committee and the events working group. Time Commitment
Agency: Local Foods Connection Work with other Local Foods Connection volunteers, board members and staff to identify funding opportunities, assist in planning and executing fundraising events, work with other volunteers to identify, plan for and write grants, and act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the volunteer committee and the events working group. Time Commitment
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Events Working Group MemberWork with Local Foods Connection staff and other volunteers to plan and organize events such as: client appreciation, educational workshops, community fundraisers, and publicity opportunities. Act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the funding committee and the volunteer committee. Time Commitment: approximately three hours per month, incl
Agency: Local Foods Connection Work with Local Foods Connection staff and other volunteers to plan and organize events such as: client appreciation, educational workshops, community fundraisers, and publicity opportunities. Act as a liaison as needed to other committees or groups within LFC, such as the board of directors, the funding committee and the volunteer committee. Time Commitment: approximately three hours per month, incl
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Administrative AssistantWork with Local Foods Connection staff to perform basic administrative duties which may include: making deposits, documenting donations and sending out receipts and thank-you notes, collating and mailing orientation and educational material to clients, filing, and keeping an updated inventory of educational and promotional materials. Volunteers will work out of LFC?s office located on the east side of
Agency: Local Foods Connection Work with Local Foods Connection staff to perform basic administrative duties which may include: making deposits, documenting donations and sending out receipts and thank-you notes, collating and mailing orientation and educational material to clients, filing, and keeping an updated inventory of educational and promotional materials. Volunteers will work out of LFC?s office located on the east side of
Agency: Local Foods Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer PLAYologistVolunteers are needed to facilitate our many interactive exhibits. While volunteering "on the floor"
Agency: The Iowa Children's Museum Volunteers are needed to facilitate our many interactive exhibits. While volunteering "on the floor"
Agency: The Iowa Children's Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: Aimee Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Family Free NightFamily Free Night is always the last Friday of every month! The Iowa Children's Museum offers free admission between the hours of 5 and 8pm. This is our way of thanking the community for their continuous support! Volunteers are needed to help interact with museum visitors, assist in the upkeep of museum exhibits, and facilitate any special programs or events. If interested please contact Aimee Muss
Agency: The Iowa Children's Museum Family Free Night is always the last Friday of every month! The Iowa Children's Museum offers free admission between the hours of 5 and 8pm. This is our way of thanking the community for their continuous support! Volunteers are needed to help interact with museum visitors, assist in the upkeep of museum exhibits, and facilitate any special programs or events. If interested please contact Aimee Muss
Agency: The Iowa Children's Museum Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52241 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Almost 100 different volunteer positions available!Community Volunteers bring warmth to our patients' hospital experience. This program is designed for adults who wish to make a commitment to improving the experience of our patients and their families. Community volunteers are often drawn to placements in pediatrics, patient visiting and hospitality services. College Student volunteers often focus their energies on complementing the skills of the talen Agency: University of Iowa Health Care Volunteer Services Community Volunteers bring warmth to our patients' hospital experience. This program is designed for adults who wish to make a commitment to improving the experience of our patients and their families. Community volunteers are often drawn to placements in pediatrics, patient visiting and hospitality services. College Student volunteers often focus their energies on complementing the skills of the talen Agency: University of Iowa Health Care Volunteer Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52242 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Uptown Bill's Coffee HouseTake part in the life and work of the coffee house, bookstore and performance venue. Opportunities available most evenings and some weekdays. Opportunities also available at the Vintage Shoppe, an antique and collectibles store.
Agency: Uptown Bill's/Extend The Dream Take part in the life and work of the coffee house, bookstore and performance venue. Opportunities available most evenings and some weekdays. Opportunities also available at the Vintage Shoppe, an antique and collectibles store.
Agency: Uptown Bill's/Extend The Dream Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Ambassador or EscortEscort runs internal errands of the hospital- assisting patients in wheelchairs, transporting specimens to the lab, delivering interoffice mail, etc. The assignment is located within the escort office of the VA medical center. Ambassador provides assistance/general directions and other information to Veterans aiding their ability to navigate the hospital. The assignment is located within strategic h
Agency: VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Escort runs internal errands of the hospital- assisting patients in wheelchairs, transporting specimens to the lab, delivering interoffice mail, etc. The assignment is located within the escort office of the VA medical center. Ambassador provides assistance/general directions and other information to Veterans aiding their ability to navigate the hospital. The assignment is located within strategic h
Agency: VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52246 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VTN Van Driver or Shuttle DriverVolunteer Transportation Network (VTN) drivers support our Veterans by ensuring they have transportation to and from their medical appointments. Drivers are needed from all surrounding counties in Eastern Iowa and parts of Illinois. Shuttle drivers commute between main medical center and Coralville clinic hourly delivering patients, staff, lab specimens, and mail. Flexible time commitment between 7AM-
Agency: VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) drivers support our Veterans by ensuring they have transportation to and from their medical appointments. Drivers are needed from all surrounding counties in Eastern Iowa and parts of Illinois. Shuttle drivers commute between main medical center and Coralville clinic hourly delivering patients, staff, lab specimens, and mail. Flexible time commitment between 7AM-
Agency: VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52246 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Center SupervisorAdults to offer supervision of teens as they hand out in the center. Provide homework help, mentoring opportunities plus play board games, pool, air hockey or whatever. Also, assist in working in the coffee shop, assist with meal preparation and so on. Agency: 180 Degrees Teen Center & Crisis Housing Adults to offer supervision of teens as they hand out in the center. Provide homework help, mentoring opportunities plus play board games, pool, air hockey or whatever. Also, assist in working in the coffee shop, assist with meal preparation and so on. Agency: 180 Degrees Teen Center & Crisis Housing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 52353 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Overnight Respite Care StaffTo assist with crisis housing when we have an overnight youth or family staying in facility. Assist client in helping to find services such as long-term housing, professional mental health or emergy services, occassional provide transportation. Agency: 180 Degrees Teen Center & Crisis Housing To assist with crisis housing when we have an overnight youth or family staying in facility. Assist client in helping to find services such as long-term housing, professional mental health or emergy services, occassional provide transportation. Agency: 180 Degrees Teen Center & Crisis Housing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 52353 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VOLUNTEER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) OR ENROLLED AGENT (EA)Key responsibilities: Assist with preparation of past due returns or amending returns. Assist with audits, audit reconsiderations, appeals or seeking collection alternatives. Provide client with basic recordkeeping tips and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward.Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant / Enrolled Agent. Maintain confidentiality and provide representation consistent with professional requirements, Circular 230 and IRC 7216.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to free on-line legal resources through probono.net and co-counseling. Volunteers will receive notifications of available trainings provided by Iowa Legal Aid. Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer at his or her regular place of business.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the volunteer’s availability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers 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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Key responsibilities: Assist with preparation of past due returns or amending returns. Assist with audits, audit reconsiderations, appeals or seeking collection alternatives. Provide client with basic recordkeeping tips and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward.Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant / Enrolled Agent. Maintain confidentiality and provide representation consistent with professional requirements, Circular 230 and IRC 7216.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to free on-line legal resources through probono.net and co-counseling. Volunteers will receive notifications of available trainings provided by Iowa Legal Aid. Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer at his or her regular place of business.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the volunteer’s availability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers 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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS RESPONDING IN THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISASTERIowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems. Natural disasters (ice storms, flooding, tornadoes) occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake. Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.
Key responsibilities: Assist with FEMA applications and appeals, SBA loans, insurance claims, disaster unemployment applications, food stamp applications, and other disaster assistance program applications. Assist with landlord-tenant and mobile home park issues, mortgage and foreclosure issues, real estate contracts, and other housing issues. Assist with home repair contractor issues, home repair and contractor scams, mechanic’s lien issues, municipal code enforcement issues. Assist with buyouts of flood damaged real estate, farm issues, bankruptcy, and income tax issues.Qualifications: Volunteers must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa or be eligible for emeritus attorney status. Disasters are unpredictable and the need for attorneys will depend on when and where the disasters happen. Volunteers will need to be flexible and able to offer assistance on short-term notice in the event of a disaster.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to training (in-person and webinar) on issue spotting common legal problems and substantive law trainings prior to any disaster. Volunteers will have access to free on-line resources through Iowa Legal Aid’s website, probono.net, and Iowa Legal Aid’s mobile app. Volunteers will have access to co-counseling in person, by telephone and by email. Volunteers will receive notification of available trainings provided at no cost by Iowa Legal Aid Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the scope of the disaster, the volunteer’s ability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer attorney at his or her law office. Volunteers needing office space to perform volunteer activities or wishing to only work on in-house cases may make arrangements with a regional Iowa Legal Aid office. Iowa Legal Aid offices are located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo. Volunteers may be needed to staff tables at Disaster Recovery Centers and local community and agency resource fairs.
Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275 (Jasmina Popaja) or at jpopaja@iowalaw.org For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/
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 Agency: 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. Natural disasters (ice storms, flooding, tornadoes) occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake. Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster. If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.
Key responsibilities: Assist with FEMA applications and appeals, SBA loans, insurance claims, disaster unemployment applications, food stamp applications, and other disaster assistance program applications. Assist with landlord-tenant and mobile home park issues, mortgage and foreclosure issues, real estate contracts, and other housing issues. Assist with home repair contractor issues, home repair and contractor scams, mechanic’s lien issues, municipal code enforcement issues. Assist with buyouts of flood damaged real estate, farm issues, bankruptcy, and income tax issues.Qualifications: Volunteers must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa or be eligible for emeritus attorney status. Disasters are unpredictable and the need for attorneys will depend on when and where the disasters happen. Volunteers will need to be flexible and able to offer assistance on short-term notice in the event of a disaster.Training and Support: Volunteers will have access to training (in-person and webinar) on issue spotting common legal problems and substantive law trainings prior to any disaster. Volunteers will have access to free on-line resources through Iowa Legal Aid’s website, probono.net, and Iowa Legal Aid’s mobile app. Volunteers will have access to co-counseling in person, by telephone and by email. Volunteers will receive notification of available trainings provided at no cost by Iowa Legal Aid Volunteers will be covered under Iowa Legal Aid’s malpractice coverage.Time Commitment: The time commitment will depend on the scope of the disaster, the volunteer’s ability and Iowa Legal Aid’s needs.Position Location: Most cases are placed externally and service is provided by the volunteer attorney at his or her law office. Volunteers needing office space to perform volunteer activities or wishing to only work on in-house cases may make arrangements with a regional Iowa Legal Aid office. Iowa Legal Aid offices are located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo. Volunteers may be needed to staff tables at Disaster Recovery Centers and local community and agency resource fairs.
Position Benefits: Work with dedicated, passionate and collegial staff and volunteers. Positively impact members of your community.
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275 (Jasmina Popaja) or at jpopaja@iowalaw.org For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/
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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 52240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Justice Advocate AmeriCorps Member PositionsBackground: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. 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 poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. 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 poor and vulnerable Iowans.
Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.
Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following: Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities; Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL; Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research; College or community college; Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.
Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.
Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.
Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid 1111 9th Street Suite 230 Des Moines, IA 50314-2527 gklearman@iowalaw.org 515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503 TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942
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 Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50314 Allow Groups: No |