Volunteer: Paralegal InternA paralegal intern drafts letters, makes phone calls, assists attorneys with case preparation, maintains case notes, conducts legal research and copies documents. The volunteer should have an ability to maintain confidentiality and have completed some paralegal coursework. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid A paralegal intern drafts letters, makes phone calls, assists attorneys with case preparation, maintains case notes, conducts legal research and copies documents. The volunteer should have an ability to maintain confidentiality and have completed some paralegal coursework. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Self-help Clinic Assistanta self-help clinic assistant helps clients with divorce forms, manages case files, and develops new materials to assist clinic volunteers. They need to be able to maintain confidentiality and have a familiarity with computers. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid a self-help clinic assistant helps clients with divorce forms, manages case files, and develops new materials to assist clinic volunteers. They need to be able to maintain confidentiality and have a familiarity with computers. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Website ReviewerA website reviewer looks over the Iowa Legal Aid website to help maintain our accessibility standards. The volunteer highlights information that is not readily available. The volunteer should have familiarity with computers and how to use Website Review documents. Spelling and punctuation also need to be a priority. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid A website reviewer looks over the Iowa Legal Aid website to help maintain our accessibility standards. The volunteer highlights information that is not readily available. The volunteer should have familiarity with computers and how to use Website Review documents. Spelling and punctuation also need to be a priority. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Certified Public AccountantIf anyone would like a meaningful, dynamic, and professional volunteer opportunity, they should consider volunteering for Iowa Legal Aid's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. They assist with preparation of past due returns or amending returns; audits, audit reconsiderations, appeals, or seeking collection alternatives; and providing client with basic recordkeeping tops and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward. The volunteers should be certified public accountants and maintain confidentiality. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid If anyone would like a meaningful, dynamic, and professional volunteer opportunity, they should consider volunteering for Iowa Legal Aid's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. They assist with preparation of past due returns or amending returns; audits, audit reconsiderations, appeals, or seeking collection alternatives; and providing client with basic recordkeeping tops and pointers to assist client in being more successful going forward. The volunteers should be certified public accountants and maintain confidentiality. The time commitment will depend on the volunteer's availability and Iowa Legal Aid's needs. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MHP VolunteerWe are in need of volunteers to assist with answering telephone calls, light house cleaning, and gardening at Serenity House. We also utilize volunteers to sit with patients when needed, in cases when no family is present or available. These volunteers may read to the patient, pray, talk, or just sit quietly so the patient is not alone.
Mahaska Heath volunteers follow the same hiring process as Mahaska Health employees, including a physical, required vaccinations, background checks, and annual safety training. Mahaska Health volunteers that assist with Hospice patients and families much also complete Hospice training. Agency: Mahaska Health Partnership We are in need of volunteers to assist with answering telephone calls, light house cleaning, and gardening at Serenity House. We also utilize volunteers to sit with patients when needed, in cases when no family is present or available. These volunteers may read to the patient, pray, talk, or just sit quietly so the patient is not alone.
Mahaska Heath volunteers follow the same hiring process as Mahaska Health employees, including a physical, required vaccinations, background checks, and annual safety training. Mahaska Health volunteers that assist with Hospice patients and families much also complete Hospice training. Agency: Mahaska Health Partnership Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ecumenical Cupboard VolunteerWe are searching for volunteers during out open hours. The cupboard is open Mondays 4:30-6:30, Wednesdays/Fridays 10:00-noon and Tuesdays/Fridays at noon. If weather is inclement enough to close schools, the cupboard is also closed.
Our needs are as listed: Greet/register clients and give out hygiene products Gather/give food according to family size Restock shelves after helping people Receiving Feeding America food (weighing, counting and storing food) Tuesdays and Fridays - Trucks come about 12:15 on Tuesdays and Fridays. We are typically finished processing and putting away food by about 1:00. Receiving Food Bank Orders - Food bank orders are delivered on the 2nd Wednesday monthly at approx 2:30. It takes about 30 minutes to put away.
Students or children are more than welcome to help under supervision of teacher/parent/adult.
Please contact The Ecumenical Cupboard directly with questions or inquiries. (641)676-4031 Agency: Ecumenical Cupboard We are searching for volunteers during out open hours. The cupboard is open Mondays 4:30-6:30, Wednesdays/Fridays 10:00-noon and Tuesdays/Fridays at noon. If weather is inclement enough to close schools, the cupboard is also closed.
Our needs are as listed: Greet/register clients and give out hygiene products Gather/give food according to family size Restock shelves after helping people Receiving Feeding America food (weighing, counting and storing food) Tuesdays and Fridays - Trucks come about 12:15 on Tuesdays and Fridays. We are typically finished processing and putting away food by about 1:00. Receiving Food Bank Orders - Food bank orders are delivered on the 2nd Wednesday monthly at approx 2:30. It takes about 30 minutes to put away.
Students or children are more than welcome to help under supervision of teacher/parent/adult.
Please contact The Ecumenical Cupboard directly with questions or inquiries. (641)676-4031 Agency: Ecumenical Cupboard Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Family Crisis Center VolunteerThe Family Crisis Center is in need of a "handyman" to perform certain duties in our safe units. The volunteer would help do minor fixing in safe unit such as, painting, plumbing, etc. as needed. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, pass a background check, and willing to maintain confidentiality. Agency: Family Crisis Center The Family Crisis Center is in need of a "handyman" to perform certain duties in our safe units. The volunteer would help do minor fixing in safe unit such as, painting, plumbing, etc. as needed. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, pass a background check, and willing to maintain confidentiality. Agency: Family Crisis Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Family Crisis Center Volunteer Board MemberThe Family Crisis Center is looking for volunteer board members to compromise with making the difference in their community and support of effort to promote a community free of violence. Candidate must be available for monthly meetings (Video or Teleconferencing available), be dynamic and willing to support or attend our agency's event. Must be 18+ years of age. Agency: Family Crisis Center The Family Crisis Center is looking for volunteer board members to compromise with making the difference in their community and support of effort to promote a community free of violence. Candidate must be available for monthly meetings (Video or Teleconferencing available), be dynamic and willing to support or attend our agency's event. Must be 18+ years of age. Agency: Family Crisis Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Language proficiency evaluatorVolunteer language proficiency
evaluators at low Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income lowans
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 lowa Legal Aid's
volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of lowa's
EP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic,
Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and
Laotian.
a. 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.
b. 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.
Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer language proficiency
evaluators at low Legal Aid play an important role in helping low-income lowans
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 lowa Legal Aid's
volunteer translators. We need volunteers to evaluate for languages of lowa's
EP low-income populations, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic,
Bosnian, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, German, Russian, Swahili and
Laotian.
a. 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.
b. 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.
Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Greeter/ReceptionistVolunteer Greeter/Receptionist
a. Key responsibilities: Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls.,
Assist walk-in clients, Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).
b. 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. Volunteer will
be trained on lowa Legal Aid's computer and telephone systems as well as
office equipment. Volunteer will receive support and supervision from lowa
Legal Aid's staff and/or AmeriCorps members. The time commitment will
depend on the volunteer's availability and lowa Legal Aid's needs.
C. Position Location: Volunteer must be available to come into the regional
office during business hours when office is open. Reasonable
accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats
Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Volunteer Greeter/Receptionist
a. Key responsibilities: Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls.,
Assist walk-in clients, Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).
b. 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. Volunteer will
be trained on lowa Legal Aid's computer and telephone systems as well as
office equipment. Volunteer will receive support and supervision from lowa
Legal Aid's staff and/or AmeriCorps members. The time commitment will
depend on the volunteer's availability and lowa Legal Aid's needs.
C. Position Location: Volunteer must be available to come into the regional
office during business hours when office is open. Reasonable
accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats
Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cashiers - Thrift ShoppeCashier volunteers operate the cash register and handle cash and
debit sales for customers. This includes completing sales transactions,
bagging purchased items and thanking customers for shopping with us!
Cashier volunteers also show customers items in our secure display case
upon request. When not busy, cashier volunteers tidy and clean the area
around the cashier counters.
Agency: Love INC Cashier volunteers operate the cash register and handle cash and
debit sales for customers. This includes completing sales transactions,
bagging purchased items and thanking customers for shopping with us!
Cashier volunteers also show customers items in our secure display case
upon request. When not busy, cashier volunteers tidy and clean the area
around the cashier counters.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Customer Service - Thrift ShoppeCustomer service volunteers provide friendly and
courteous service to customers, which involve greeting them as they arrive
and offering assistance to find items they seek in the store. They bring newly
priced inventory out for display and keep displays organized and tidy. They
clear change rooms after use and return un-purchased clothing items to
display. These volunteers also keep the store clean, tidy and organized. All
customer service volunteers who work the last shift of the day are responsible
for a quick tidy of the store before leaving for the night.
Agency: Love INC Customer service volunteers provide friendly and
courteous service to customers, which involve greeting them as they arrive
and offering assistance to find items they seek in the store. They bring newly
priced inventory out for display and keep displays organized and tidy. They
clear change rooms after use and return un-purchased clothing items to
display. These volunteers also keep the store clean, tidy and organized. All
customer service volunteers who work the last shift of the day are responsible
for a quick tidy of the store before leaving for the night.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cleaning Crew - Thrift ShoppeCleaning crew - for Saturday to clean floors and bathrooms in the retail and
Warehouse areas so we have a fresh start for the new week on Monday.
All monies must be used this calendar year in accordance to the grant application and
agency agreement.
Agency: Love INC Cleaning crew - for Saturday to clean floors and bathrooms in the retail and
Warehouse areas so we have a fresh start for the new week on Monday.
All monies must be used this calendar year in accordance to the grant application and
agency agreement.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation sorters and/or Pricers - Thrift ShoppeNot all donated items (home decor, housewares, etc.) are suitable for sale. Donation sorters go through newly
donated items to identify items suitable for re-sale, for recycling and for
disposal. They make an initial assessment of all items and set aside items
that they are not sure of. Pricers are asked by the Store Manager to assist
with the pricing of inventory. These volunteers are selected based on their
experience in the store or due to past experience gained in other thrift or
second-hand stores. In short, they have special knowledge of the resale value
of the goods.
Agency: Love INC Not all donated items (home decor, housewares, etc.) are suitable for sale. Donation sorters go through newly
donated items to identify items suitable for re-sale, for recycling and for
disposal. They make an initial assessment of all items and set aside items
that they are not sure of. Pricers are asked by the Store Manager to assist
with the pricing of inventory. These volunteers are selected based on their
experience in the store or due to past experience gained in other thrift or
second-hand stores. In short, they have special knowledge of the resale value
of the goods.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Clothing Sorters - Thrift ShoppeSorting volunteers sort through donated clothing items
(including purses, shoes, linen, etc.) They go through clothing items and
identify which are suitable for re-sale, for recycling, or for disposal.
Agency: Love INC Sorting volunteers sort through donated clothing items
(including purses, shoes, linen, etc.) They go through clothing items and
identify which are suitable for re-sale, for recycling, or for disposal.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Taggers - Thrift ShoppeTaggers - They check through clothing to ensure that nothing is left in the
pockets, zippers work properly, all the buttons are intact, no stains or tears,
etc. They hang these clothes on the racks and wait for one of the Store
Managers to approve them for sale. These clothes are then tagged with a
color (which rotates monthly), priced, and put out onto the sales floor.
Agency: Love INC Taggers - They check through clothing to ensure that nothing is left in the
pockets, zippers work properly, all the buttons are intact, no stains or tears,
etc. They hang these clothes on the racks and wait for one of the Store
Managers to approve them for sale. These clothes are then tagged with a
color (which rotates monthly), priced, and put out onto the sales floor.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Greeter and donation receiver - Thrift ShoppeOur first and very important volunteer. This volunteer greets the donator at the donation door after they have buzzed us letting us know they are waiting outside to share their donations. We will assist with loading donations in carts if you have several items. This volunteer ensures that donations received are ones that we are able to receive. We receive donations 10-5 Monday - Friday and 10-2 on Saturday. Please refer to "Sometimes we have to say no" posting of what we are unable to receive. Upon request, we will provide a tax receipt signed by the volunteer to use for tax purposes.
Agency: Love INC Our first and very important volunteer. This volunteer greets the donator at the donation door after they have buzzed us letting us know they are waiting outside to share their donations. We will assist with loading donations in carts if you have several items. This volunteer ensures that donations received are ones that we are able to receive. We receive donations 10-5 Monday - Friday and 10-2 on Saturday. Please refer to "Sometimes we have to say no" posting of what we are unable to receive. Upon request, we will provide a tax receipt signed by the volunteer to use for tax purposes.
Agency: Love INC Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Office AssistantWe are in need of long-term volunteers t learn our case management and intake system and provide assistance with the reception of calls. These volunteers are needed from 8:30am-5:00pm each weekday. This opportunity is limited to adults 18 and over. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid We are in need of long-term volunteers t learn our case management and intake system and provide assistance with the reception of calls. These volunteers are needed from 8:30am-5:00pm each weekday. This opportunity is limited to adults 18 and over. Agency: Iowa Legal Aid Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 4-H Club Volunteer Leaders & Clover Kids Volunteers Group LeaderVolunteer will lead and assist with monthly Clover Kids meetings. Locations: Oskaloosa, Eddyville, Fremont, & New Sharon Clover Kids is a program for children in Kdg-3rd grade. Must complete and pass an Extension volunteer screening, complete the Iowa 4-H New Volunteer Training (3 online modules, 1 live module), and the annual Iowa 4-H Volunteer Training.
Clubs & Groups meet monthly for 1-2 hours. Most clubs take August &/or September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year. Clover kids take July-September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year.
No restrictions - Adults must pass background screening and be approved by the Mahaska County Ag Extension District Council. Meetings are held in October-June Agency: Mahaska County 4-H Youth Development Volunteer will lead and assist with monthly Clover Kids meetings. Locations: Oskaloosa, Eddyville, Fremont, & New Sharon Clover Kids is a program for children in Kdg-3rd grade. Must complete and pass an Extension volunteer screening, complete the Iowa 4-H New Volunteer Training (3 online modules, 1 live module), and the annual Iowa 4-H Volunteer Training.
Clubs & Groups meet monthly for 1-2 hours. Most clubs take August &/or September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year. Clover kids take July-September off to recruit new members and reorganize for the new 4-H year.
No restrictions - Adults must pass background screening and be approved by the Mahaska County Ag Extension District Council. Meetings are held in October-June Agency: Mahaska County 4-H Youth Development Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ottumwa Distribution CenterThe Ottumwa Distribution Center is offering 2 shifts a month for food sorting at the Distribution Center. The shift would be 2-3 hours long. Volunteers must be 10 years or older. The volunteers will be sorting large quantities of food and also repackaging food into smaller quantities to be sent to food pantries to give to clients. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa The Ottumwa Distribution Center is offering 2 shifts a month for food sorting at the Distribution Center. The shift would be 2-3 hours long. Volunteers must be 10 years or older. The volunteers will be sorting large quantities of food and also repackaging food into smaller quantities to be sent to food pantries to give to clients. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Oskaloosa Mobile PantryFood Bank of Iowa is currently seeking volunteers to work the Oskaloosa Mobile Pantry. It's once a month, the second Monday of each month. Volunteers are needed from 3pm to 5:30pm to help organize food, sort food, pass out food, client intake and help clients to their vehicles. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have the ability to lift 25 pounds or more. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Food Bank of Iowa is currently seeking volunteers to work the Oskaloosa Mobile Pantry. It's once a month, the second Monday of each month. Volunteers are needed from 3pm to 5:30pm to help organize food, sort food, pass out food, client intake and help clients to their vehicles. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have the ability to lift 25 pounds or more. Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: FundraisingFundraising Volunteer Position Description
Major responsibilities (the following is a list of possible activities for a volunteer but not an all inclusive list nor is any volunteer expected to fill all of these roles.) • Assisting in the development and implementation of a coordinated fundraising program. Qualifications (required, desired): • Strong interpersonal skills. Time commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per month, however, more is preferred.
Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Fundraising Volunteer Position Description
Major responsibilities (the following is a list of possible activities for a volunteer but not an all inclusive list nor is any volunteer expected to fill all of these roles.) • Assisting in the development and implementation of a coordinated fundraising program. Qualifications (required, desired): • Strong interpersonal skills. Time commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per month, however, more is preferred.
Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Office Admin HelpPastor Jeremy needs assists in: Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Pastor Jeremy needs assists in: Agency: Bethesda House Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52577 Allow Groups: No |