Needs From: United Way of Mahaska County

What the volunteer will be doing:

When they are needed:

The truck arrives at 1 p.m. The entire process should take approximately one hour depending on the volume of the order of the month. 

Must be able to lift 20-40 lb. boxes of product

All ages welcome to volunteer. If under 18, must be accompanied by an adult.

As a busy agency with a small staff, we need help keeping our office tidy! Can you spare an hour or two every couple of weeks to run the vacuum cleaner, mop floors, clean the restroom and tidy up other things as needed?

No training required. We'll provide all equipment and cleaning materials. We'll ask you to sign a confidentiality statement. Please give us a hand!

The survivors we serve often need transportation, whether that's quick errands around town or longer trips to a different community to get a fresh start on life. We're creating a team of volunteer drivers to serve us as needs arrive. Driving could be done in a CIS vehicle or in your own vehicle. We will compensate for fuel and other expenses if you use your own vehicle.

Volunteers will be screened (including background checks) and go through training that addresses trauma-informed care, confidentiality and other issues. Volunteers must provide their driver's license and proof of insurance.

If you have questions or wish to apply, contact Pat at 641-660-9361 or patf@stopdvsa.org.

What the volunteer will be doing:

When they are needed:

The volunteer must complete 20-hour online Victim Counselor Training and internal trainings focusing on legal advocacy, medical advocacy and housing assessment/intake.

*Volunteer cannot have received services from CIS within the last year - Pending Executive Director approval

Must be over 18

If interested, contact Pat Finan at patf@stopdvsa.org or 641-660-9361

Help is needed providing occasional child care for emergency shelter clients. Adult survivors often flee traumatic situations with one or more children in tow. This is a simple but vital role as they journey toward stability.

Clients often have job interviews, legal appointments or other needs. Child care needs often arise on short notice, so volunteers will be on standby list and will be called whenever needed. We will try to provide at least 24 hours’ notice.

Shifts are between one and four hours. Child care can be provided in our shelter in Mahaska County or at CIS offices (212 North I Street).

Providers must pass a background check and sign our Confidentiality Agreement.