Volunteer: Newsletter, Writing, MarketingNeed help with our newsletter-We have the template, just need a writer or someone with desktop publishing skills, to write summaries based on our past events (2024 and 2025) and add pictures. We will supply the summary, press releases, facebook posts and google drive picture folder, but this person will need to summarize, shorten to fit the template spaces, and choose pictures. Final product can be pdf or word doc. Agency: Sturdevant Historical House Need help with our newsletter-We have the template, just need a writer or someone with desktop publishing skills, to write summaries based on our past events (2024 and 2025) and add pictures. We will supply the summary, press releases, facebook posts and google drive picture folder, but this person will need to summarize, shorten to fit the template spaces, and choose pictures. Final product can be pdf or word doc. Agency: Sturdevant Historical House Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Yard Work, Post Construction Yard Repair1. Help with yard repair, adding top soil and maybe grass seed to low spots due to construction equipment and trucks and workers from a construction project to replace the south house wall. 2.Re-lay a brick path with Polymer/Polymeric sand and tamping. 3. Raking the yard, spreading fertilizer and weed killer (10/10/10) and putting down grass seed and mulching or germination cover (potting soil/compost/straw). 4. Planting flowers that will be provided or heirloom plants. OR THESE: Inventory and organization of salvaged
materials in the garage and garage attic Scrape and repaint the horse hitch post and cleaning an antique wood stove. Helping stain siding (or put up siding) if we go with Cedar sheets. Fence repair- NEED two pickets replaced. Spahn and Rose? Need measurements and style done first. Paint trim around garage attic window exterior Install insulation in walls/gift shop and bathroom/Tyvek Help move program totes in garage or upstairs. Need help designing and building shelving/storage for such in the upstairs or garage. Landscaping Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over. Round up the yard and start over Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away.Fix brick path in heirloom garden Jackhammer out back cement pad going into the garage. Possibly redo the walk through door raising it up to gain more depth in the new cement pad. Slope away from the door. Do new cement short sidewalk to back patio or lay new path with brick (street brick) Any of these have a as needed basis and based on volunteer workers knowledge and time. ** Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult. Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives ON UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING 2026: LANDSCAPING: Construction,
Trades, and Landscape Projects Landscaping 1. Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over. Round up the yard and start over Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away. 2. Fix brick path in heirloom garden-reset base material and use Polymer sand 3. Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult. 4. Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possibly on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edging on South side first. Possibly on west side of garage to prevent washing out where downspout comes out onto the driveway. Any of these have a as needed basis and based on volunteer workers knowledge and time. **If this is not done, put on new screen door we have had donated. Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, trimming, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives Agency: Sturdevant Historical House 1. Help with yard repair, adding top soil and maybe grass seed to low spots due to construction equipment and trucks and workers from a construction project to replace the south house wall. 2.Re-lay a brick path with Polymer/Polymeric sand and tamping. 3. Raking the yard, spreading fertilizer and weed killer (10/10/10) and putting down grass seed and mulching or germination cover (potting soil/compost/straw). 4. Planting flowers that will be provided or heirloom plants. OR THESE: Inventory and organization of salvaged
materials in the garage and garage attic Scrape and repaint the horse hitch post and cleaning an antique wood stove. Helping stain siding (or put up siding) if we go with Cedar sheets. Fence repair- NEED two pickets replaced. Spahn and Rose? Need measurements and style done first. Paint trim around garage attic window exterior Install insulation in walls/gift shop and bathroom/Tyvek Help move program totes in garage or upstairs. Need help designing and building shelving/storage for such in the upstairs or garage. Landscaping Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over. Round up the yard and start over Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away.Fix brick path in heirloom garden Jackhammer out back cement pad going into the garage. Possibly redo the walk through door raising it up to gain more depth in the new cement pad. Slope away from the door. Do new cement short sidewalk to back patio or lay new path with brick (street brick) Any of these have a as needed basis and based on volunteer workers knowledge and time. ** Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult. Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives ON UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING 2026: LANDSCAPING: Construction,
Trades, and Landscape Projects Landscaping 1. Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over. Round up the yard and start over Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away. 2. Fix brick path in heirloom garden-reset base material and use Polymer sand 3. Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult. 4. Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possibly on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edging on South side first. Possibly on west side of garage to prevent washing out where downspout comes out onto the driveway. Any of these have a as needed basis and based on volunteer workers knowledge and time. **If this is not done, put on new screen door we have had donated. Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, trimming, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives Agency: Sturdevant Historical House Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Sep 13, 2026 Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Sexual Assault Advocate (Wartburg)Become an advocate for sexual assault survivors today! Flexible hours for on-call shifts and respond in-person to area hospitals and law enforcement centers, provide support and resources to survivors of sexual assault. Available shifts are 5pm until 8am the next morning Monday-Friday, on Saturdays and Sundays shifts are from 8am until 8am the following day, and occasionally, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. 30 hour training is required and will be offered by Riverview Center. To see when future trainings are offered, please reach out to the Iowa Volunteer Coordinator by email, trelana@riverviewcenter.org. Agency: Riverview Center Become an advocate for sexual assault survivors today! Flexible hours for on-call shifts and respond in-person to area hospitals and law enforcement centers, provide support and resources to survivors of sexual assault. Available shifts are 5pm until 8am the next morning Monday-Friday, on Saturdays and Sundays shifts are from 8am until 8am the following day, and occasionally, 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. 30 hour training is required and will be offered by Riverview Center. To see when future trainings are offered, please reach out to the Iowa Volunteer Coordinator by email, trelana@riverviewcenter.org. Agency: Riverview Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mentors for KidsWe are a one-on-one mentoring program. To change the world one kid at a time, we need mentors! Can you give 30 minutes one day a week during school hours OR 2-4 hours per month on nights/weekends to make a life-changing difference to a child? Agency: All In Mentoring We are a one-on-one mentoring program. To change the world one kid at a time, we need mentors! Can you give 30 minutes one day a week during school hours OR 2-4 hours per month on nights/weekends to make a life-changing difference to a child? Agency: All In Mentoring Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Starbucks Food Donation VolunteerFriends of the Family is looking for an individual interested in a weekly volunteer opportunity. Starbucks in Waverly provides a weekly food donation to Friends of the Family. We give this donation to both our housing and crisis services clients. Due to the fire that disrupted the use of our Waverly building we are looking for a volunteer willing to pick up the donation from the Waverly Starbucks and driving it to our Waterloo building. At drop off the volunteer will weigh the donation so we are able to report the amount to Starbucks and also work to put the donation away in our fridge and freezers. This is a wonderful way to support FOF clients and keeping us connected to the community support of the Waverly community! Agency: Friends of the Family Friends of the Family is looking for an individual interested in a weekly volunteer opportunity. Starbucks in Waverly provides a weekly food donation to Friends of the Family. We give this donation to both our housing and crisis services clients. Due to the fire that disrupted the use of our Waverly building we are looking for a volunteer willing to pick up the donation from the Waverly Starbucks and driving it to our Waterloo building. At drop off the volunteer will weigh the donation so we are able to report the amount to Starbucks and also work to put the donation away in our fridge and freezers. This is a wonderful way to support FOF clients and keeping us connected to the community support of the Waverly community! Agency: Friends of the Family Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50702 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cleaning, Dusting, help setting up for eventsOur new wall construction will be concluding in the next couple of weeks/late April and we will need help with heavy duty cleaning, now and after. For this post construction clean up: Shop vac available with hepa filter or change filter frequently, air purifiers, dust rags and spray, step ladder, stool, cleaning vents, setting gift shop back up by placing items out on tables and racks, and more. Agency: Sturdevant Historical House Our new wall construction will be concluding in the next couple of weeks/late April and we will need help with heavy duty cleaning, now and after. For this post construction clean up: Shop vac available with hepa filter or change filter frequently, air purifiers, dust rags and spray, step ladder, stool, cleaning vents, setting gift shop back up by placing items out on tables and racks, and more. Agency: Sturdevant Historical House Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Dining Room Cashier (Wartburg)Do you like helping people and are a morning person? This is the place for you in the WHC dining room. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The dining room cashier tallies up a person’s food tray and charges them appropriately. 2. An adding machine is available if you wish to use it. You will be supplied with a price sheet. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience and Education: o Strong customer service skills. Friendly personality. o Comfortable with fast-paced environments. 2. Physical Demands: o Most of the shift is spent sitting. o Must be current on all immunizations and free of communicable disease. 3. Mental Demands: o Ability to add prices or use an adding machine. o Ability to make correct change. Agency: Waverly Health Center Do you like helping people and are a morning person? This is the place for you in the WHC dining room. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The dining room cashier tallies up a person’s food tray and charges them appropriately. 2. An adding machine is available if you wish to use it. You will be supplied with a price sheet. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience and Education: o Strong customer service skills. Friendly personality. o Comfortable with fast-paced environments. 2. Physical Demands: o Most of the shift is spent sitting. o Must be current on all immunizations and free of communicable disease. 3. Mental Demands: o Ability to add prices or use an adding machine. o Ability to make correct change. Agency: Waverly Health Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Emergency Department VolunteersIf you are considering going to medical school this is a great opportunity! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintain patient confidentiality. 2. Provide comfort measures to patients and family members (pillows, blankets, etc.) 3. Relay messages from staff to family members. 4. Restock supplies 5. Run errands to other departments within WHC. 6. Clerical tasks when requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience and Education 2. Physical Demands Free of significant lifting restrictions. Must be current on all immunizations and free of communicable disease.3. 18 years of age or older. Volunteers are required to make a minimum of a semester commitment. This opportunity is only available for pre-med students. Agency: Waverly Health Center If you are considering going to medical school this is a great opportunity! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintain patient confidentiality. 2. Provide comfort measures to patients and family members (pillows, blankets, etc.) 3. Relay messages from staff to family members. 4. Restock supplies 5. Run errands to other departments within WHC. 6. Clerical tasks when requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience and Education 2. Physical Demands Free of significant lifting restrictions. Must be current on all immunizations and free of communicable disease.3. 18 years of age or older. Volunteers are required to make a minimum of a semester commitment. This opportunity is only available for pre-med students. Agency: Waverly Health Center Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50677 Allow Groups: No |