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Agency Phone Address
Alice's Rainbow Childcare Center 319-354-1466 421 Melrose AVE
American Red Cross 319-337-2119 373 E College ST
Arc of Johnson County 319-351-5017 1700 1st AVE S Suite 16
Bickford Cottage 351-3200 3500 Lower West Branch RD
Big Brothers and Big Sisters 319-337-2145 4265 Oak Crest RD SE
Bills Coffee Shop 319-335-1281 321 N Hall University of Iowa
Birthright of Iowa City 319-338-8665 310 E Burlington ST Suite 1
Broadway Neighborhood Center 319-354-7989 2105 Broadway ST
Camp Courageous 319-465-5916 PO Box 418
Camp Fire USA- Iowana Council 319-294-2411 6300 Rockwell DR NE
Cedar Rapids American Cancer Society1-888-266-2071 4080 1st AVE NE Suite 101
Chatham Oaks, Inc 319-887-2701 4515 Melrose AVE
Child Health Clinic/WIC 319-356-6040 1105 Gilbert CT
Toy Library: 4
Community Coordinated Child Care and319-338-7684 C's 1500 Sycamore ST
319-338-7884
Community Mental Health Center for Mid Eastern Iowa 507 E College ST
Coralville Public Library 319-248-1850 1401 5th ST
Council for International Visitors 319-335-3584 120 International Center University of Iowa
Crisis Center of Johnson County 319-351-2726 1121 Gilbert CT
319-339-7129 or -338-0581x6271 CTR-3-W17 HWY 6 W
Department of Veterans Administration Volunteer Services VA Med
Des Moines American Cancer Society 1-800-688-0147 8364 Hickman RD Suite D
Domestic Violence Intervention Program319-351-1043 PO Box 3170
Elder Services Nuturition Program 319-356-5213 28 S Linn ST Room 208
Emma Goldman Clinic 319-337-2112 227 N Dubuque ST
Evert-Conner Independent Living, Inc. 319-338-3870 730 S Dubuque ST
Free Medical Clinic 319-337-4459 120 N Dubuque ST
Greenwood Manor 319-338-7912 605 Greenwood DR
HACAP Head Start 319-351-1214 2441 10th ST
Handicare 319-354-7641 2220 9th ST
ICARE 319-338-2135 438 S Gate AVE
Iowa Children's Museum 319-625-6255 1451 Coral Ridge AVE
319-356-5296
Iowa City Animal Services Licensing and Adoption Center 111 Kirkwood AVE
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce 319-337-9637 325 E Washington ST
Iowa City Community Schools 319-688-1000 509 S Dubuque St
319-356-5295x7
Iowa City Coraville Animal Care and Adoption 111 Kirkwood AVE
Iowa City Hospice 319-351-5665 1025 Wade ST
Iowa City Human Rights Commission 319-356-5022 410 E Washington ST
Iowa City Parks and Recreation 319-356-5100 220 S Gilbert ST
Iowa City Public Library 319-356-5200 123 S Linn ST
Iowa City Rehab 319-351-7460 3661 Rochester AVE
Iowa Legal Aid 430
351-6570 or 1-800-272-0008 Iowa AVE
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity 319-337-8949 2401 Scott Blvd SE
515-243-1850
IRIS (Iowa Radio Reading Information Service) 100 E Euclid AVE
319-356-6050
Johnson county department of human services 911 N Governor ST
Johnson County Extension 319-337-2145 4265 Oak Crest Rd SE
Johnson County FSA Office 319-351-1074 ext 2 51 Escort Lane
Latern Park Nursing and Rehab Center 319-351-8440 915 20th AVE
Life Skills, Inc 319-354-2121 HWY 1 W
Lone Tree Health Center, Inc. 319-629-4255 501 Pioneer RD
Mercy Hospitals 319-339-3659 500 E Market ST
Oaknoll Retirement Home 319-466-3008 701 Oaknoll DR
Pathway Adult Day Health Center 319-339-6162 817 Pepperwood Lane
319-354-2886
Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center of Johnson County 2651 Robert's RD
319-356-6040
Public Health Department - Assessment/Health Promotion 1105 Gilbert CT
Rape Victim Advocacy Program 319-335-6001 320 Linn ST
Riverside Theatre 319-338-7672 213 N Gilbert ST
Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City 319-356-3912 730 Hawkins DR
Salvation Army 319-337-3725 1116 Gilbert CT
Senior Center 319-356-5224 28 S Linn ST
Senior Center Meals 319-356-5213 28 S Linn ST
Shelter Housing Project 331 N Gilbert
319-351-0326 and 319-325-9478
St. Mark's Kids Care 319-337-2095 2675 E Washington ST
Successful Living 319-356-0947 409 Hwy 1 W
Systems Unlimited 319-338-9212 1556 1st AVE
Teen Line 319-338-7518 410 Iowa AVE
The Housing Fellowship 319-358-9212 1700 S 1st AVE
TTC Housing 319-512-0137 1100 Arthur ST #E-4
United Action for Youth 319-338-7518 410 Iowa AVE
United Action for Youth- Youth Center 319-358-9406 410 Iowa AVE
United Nations Association 319-337-7290 20 E Market ST
United Way of Johnson County 319-338-7823 1150 5th ST suite 290
University of Iowa Hospital 319-356-2515 200 Hawkins DR
Uptown Bill's Small Mall 319-339-0401 410 S Gilbert
Victim Witness Advocacy Program 339-6100 P.O. Box 2450
319-337-9686
Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County 2953 Sierra CT
Willowwind Foundation 319-338-6061 226 S Johnson
Women's Resource and Action Center 319-335-1486 University of Iowa 130 N Madison
Youth Homes 319-338-9186 1916 Waterfront Drive
Address City Contact person
Iowa City IA 52246 Dorothy Lower
Iowa City IA 52240 Joan Schaffer
Iowa City IA 52240 Sheba Francis or Jennifer Adrian
Iowa City IA 52245 Annie Obrecht
Iowa City IA 52246 Jill Kromminga
Iowa City IA 52242 Tony Grego
Iowa City IA 52240 Ann Mallampalli
Iowa City IA 52240 Pat Meyer
Monticello IA 52310 Shannon Poe Ext#2320
Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Marian Zupke
Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Dixie Scott
Iowa City IA 52246 Mary Geil
Iowa City IA 52240 Nadine Fisher Ext#140
Iowa City IA 52240 Vanaja Chandran
Iowa City IA 52240 Shari
Coralville IA 52241 Georgia Heald
Iowa City IA 52242 Helen Jameson
Iowa City IA 52240 Patti Fields
Iowa City IA 52246 Gary Strank
Des Moines IA 50323 Sandra Stanley
Iowa City IA 52244 Chris Bergman
Iowa City IA 52240 Fran Austin
Iowa City IA 52240 Francine Thompson
Iowa City IA 52240 Harriet Gooding
Iowa City IA 52245 Contact Clinic
Iowa City IA 52246 Jennifer Mootsdgood
Coralville IA 52241 Dawn McCoy or Mary Belcher
Coralville IA 52241 Ann Brownsburger
Iowa City IA 52240
Coralville IA 52241 Julie Thomas
Iowa City IA 52240 Misha Goodman
Iowa City IA 52240 Darla
Iowa City IA 52241 Kim Schroeder
Iowa City IA 52242 Center staff
Iowa City IA 52240 Jen Kross
Iowa City IA 52240 Stephanie Bowers
Iowa City IA 52240 Cindy Coffin
Iowa City IA 52240 Maureen Delanay but intially contact fiction desk for application
Iowa City IA 52245 Ann Obrecht
Iowa City IA 52240 Julie Walker
Iowa City IA 52242 Sara Hilgenberg
Des Moines IA 50313 Brad Walters
Iowa City IA 52245 Dave Moran
Iowa City IA 52246 Julie Phanthavong
Iowa City IA 52240 Steve Carson
Coralville IA 52241 DeEtte McCaw
Iowa City IA 52246 Gillian Fox
Lone Tree IA 52755 Melissa McKean
Iowa City IA 52245 Carol Ebinger
Iowa City IA 52246 Dave Anson
Iowa City IA 52240 Jeff Kellbach
Iowa City IA 52246 Pat Meyer
Iowa City IA 52240 Shar Hawn
Iowa City IA 52240 Tara Wood
Iowa City IA 52245 Nan Martin, Patron Services Manager
Iowa City IA 52246 Jill Happel, Family Services Coordinator
Iowa City IA 52240 Dan Todd
Iowa City IA 52240 Susan Rogusky
Iowa City IA 52240 Fran Austin
Iowa City IA 52240 Megan DeMeulenere
Iowa City IA 52245 Sue
Iowa City IA 52246 mick bowers
Iowa City IA 52240 Anne Ruckdaschel Ext# 140
Iowa City 52240 Mara
Iowa City IA 52240 Mariann Dennis
Iowa City IA 52240 Dawn or Theresa
Iowa City IA 52240 Janie Jeffries
Iowa City IA 52240 Janie Jeffries
Iowa City IA 52245 Katy Hansen
Coralville IA 52241 Terri Anderson
Iowa City IA 52242 please see website
Iowa City IA 52240 Kim Granderson
Iowa City IA 52244 Sandy Bucher
Iowa City IA 52246 Donna Warner ext. 155
Iowa City IA 52240 Jennifer Colman
Iowa City IA 52242 wrac@uiowa.edu
Iowa City IA 5240 Megan Hintz
email
mail@arainbowcc.com
anne-obrecht@uiowa.edu
mzupke@iowanacampfire.org
szastrow@meimch.org
gheald@coralville.lib.ia.us
prefer to call, doesn’t read unidentified messages
dmccoy@hacap.org
jthomas@theicm.org
info@iowacityarea.com
schroeder.kim@iccsd.k12.ia.us
volunteer@icpl.org
anne-obrecht@uiowa.edu
sdowd@careinitiatives.org
danson@oaknoll.com
www.abbefamily.org
susan-rogusky@iowa-city.org
thf@avalon.net
unaiowa@unaiowa.org
tanderson@unitedwayjc.org
kimberly-granderson@uiowa.edu
Services provided
childcare before, during, and after school
Emergency services: disaster relief, military family and personnel services. Health and Safety: courses in first aid, CPR, child he
Respite care and other in-home services for the relief of families that include persons with mental retardation and other developm
Assisted living for independent adults
provide mentoring for any child in Johnson County that needs or wants services
coffee shop, employs individuals with a disability, provides amenity for the School of Social Work, provides education around ab
friendship counseling, confidential pregnancy testing, assistance with medical care, relocation and referral to other Birthrights
After school activities for children, preschool groups, teen groups, food distribution, recreational and educational groups, informa
camping for persons with disabilities, year-round emergency respite care
Campfire Clubs educational recreation camp
Cancer information and referral information.
A licensed home for residential care. It provides rehabilitative activities and total community involvement.
child health clinic: well child health care, including the following: physical examinations, immunizations, screening, education, an
information and assistance for people seeking child care services; workshops on early childhood development; advocacy for pro
Mental Health Services, Suportived Community Living, counseling and therapy
information services for the public
Escorting international students and visitors; provide a friendly acquaintance
Crisis and suicide prevention program; food bank
Various Services for Vetrans
Cancershelter, phone referral information. and information and referral (24 hours a day); short-term
Safe information and crisis counseling
counseling/advocacy; information groups (8-week series); support group; community education. The DVIP is also
we provide hot meals to senior citizens in Iowa City, in a social setting or delivered to homebound Seniors
Women's health services and education and civil rights advocacy, help to locate community resources, aide and
Daily living skills, peer counseling, ADA
attendant training, public education and outreach. Help people learn skills to live independently. Maintain personal
general outpatient care, especially: general physical exams, gynecological care; sexually transmitted disease tests and treatmen
24-hour nursing care for elderly
Information and referral, Head Start, Child Care, Transitional Housing, Respite Care, and Income Opportunities Job Program
Child care with a wide population including children with special needs
interactive informal learning environment
anything animal care related
to educate students in kindergarten-12 grade
Go to the website www.icanimalcenter.org to view all the services provided or call the phone number given.
The care of the patient is directed by the personal physician who works in consultation with the Hospice team. The Hospice staff
Responsible for enforcing the city's non-discrimination ordinance which prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment hous
Varied recreational programs for all ages and ability levels, swimming programs, roller skating, ice skating, tennis, adult sports le
materials to checkout, programs, meeting space
Long term nursing care
legal services to low-income people in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Housing services, community support, and counseling
24 Hour radio service to the blind and print handicapped
financial assistance and social services of many kinds including, child protective, MR, MI, DD, BI case management, intake, and
Our goal is to provide a friend/mentor for any child that feels they could benefit from one.
Delivers federal farm programs to Johnson County farmers and landowners
Nursinghome and rehabilitation
Provides a community supervised apartment living program to facilitate the highest level of independent living for persons with d
24 hour nursing care
mercy hospital is a hospital that facilitates community based programs
live-in services for seniors.
Care and activities during the day
After school activities for children, preschool groups, teen groups, food distribution, recreational and educational groups, informa
Physical fitness assessments, administration of lifestyle inventory, one-on-one consultation; goal setting, exercise program, and
24-hour Rape Crisis Line and Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline; Hospital and Police accompaniment (In Person Advocacy); Profession
We are a non-profit, professional theater. We do all kinds of performances, including plays, monologues, comedies, Shakespea
we provide a place for families with children being treated in area hospitals and clinics to stay at a nominal and or reduced rate.
Disaster and emergency services; aid to prison inmates; services to unwed mothers; crisis intervention; and food kitchen.
services for the elderly
meals for the elderly provided at the senior center
provides short term housing for anyone in need
childcare before and after school
A supportive housing program which houses and supports homeless or low income persons with high needs.
provide community residential services for person with develpmental disablities. Family and Child Training programs provide a s
A United Action for youth program counseling line
we rent to low income families, first time home buyer program, securiy deposit loan program
Volunteers will run the community room during evenings and weekends. Also, volunteers will develop friendships and be mento
counseling and crisis intervention for young people; runaway intervention; recreation alternative; substance abuse education sem
counseling and crisis intervention for young people; runaway intervention; recreation alternative; substance abuse education sem
Programs and events in public locations. Research oriented projects related to global issues. Some work with publications
funding agency for 30 partner agencies, funding for programs serving community wide projects
soda fountain, coffee shop, used bookstore, Gretchen's vintage apparel, community drop-in center, and Mad Hatter Room even
Advocates for all victims of crime and information referrals
home care programs, health promotions and maintenance, maternal child-health, health counseling, elderly health services, and
Elementary school with a full acedemic curriculum in a small personal, and nurturing enviroment. Small classes, and teacher stu
serve as a resource, action and education center to women throughout the community, aid women in pursuing their collective an
Crisis intervention counseling, emergency residential services, assessment, education, recreation, behavior management, group
Clientele
Faculty, students, and staff and their children
anyone in need
persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Independent Elderly Assisted Living
5-18 year old youths
students, staff, and members of the community
any person or family who may need materials or physical or emotional support during pregnancy
Low-income residents in Johnson County
any person who is mentally or physically disable, regardless of age
children and adolescents
Any person interested in this major medical problem. Programs and materials are available to anyone upon request.
individuals ages 18 and over with varied disabilities
any child under 6 with no medical insurance residing in Johnson County
anyone interested in young children
Persons with mental illness and mental health problems.
general public
international students and their families
Anyone in need of help
Vetrand between the age of 20-90
any persondomestic violencemajor their children. Phone and one-on-one counseling are available for victims of
Victims of interested in this and medical problem
battering and concerned other.
Senior Citizens
Women of all ages with disabilities and their families who live within the surrounding 8 counties. Also work with
Persons
public officials, service providers and businesses responding to the needs of person with disabilities.
people who are unisured or underinsured
Elderly or people with severe disabilities
preschool age children and their families. We work with low income families
Daytime infants (6 weeks) to 5 years, after-school program children up to 12 years
children and families
general public
Students: Kindergarten - 12 grade
animals in need
Terminally ill patients and their family
People who live in Johnson County who feel they have been discriminated against in areas of employment, housing, public acco
People of all ages and ability levels
the whole community who has interest in using the library
Generally the elderly, some disabled
low-income people in the surrounding 7 counties.
everybody
the blind and the print handicapped
anyone who qualifies for service
age 6-18 who feel they would like and would benefit from additional adult role models in their life.
farm operators and landowners
Nursing home residents
Individuals and families in need--referrals accepted.
Elderly residents of Johnson County
people of all ages
Senior Citizens
Seniors and persons with special needs.
Low-income residents in Johnson County
Any agency, school, business, or employee group within Johnson County.
Anyone over the age of 12
Theater lovers in Johnson County and beyond!
we provide a home away from home for families of children that are receiving critical care at surrounding area hospitals.
anyone in need
seniors, 50 and older
Seniors, 60 and up
Adults, age 18 and up, and families
school k-6th
homeless or low income persons with high needs
developmentally and physically disabled adults and children.
12-18 year old youth and their families- primarily Johnson County residents.
low income families
Chronically mentally ill.
12-18 year old youth and their families- primarily Johnson County residents.
12-18 year old youth and their families- primarily Johnson County residents.
general public. We are a non profit educational organization promting public discussion of global issues.
agendcies needing funding
General Public
Johnson County citizens
anyone needing intermittent, part-time home care for health problems or anyone needing counseling
elementary school children in Johnson County
all women
children, youth and families requiring crisis intervention, placement outside of the home, independent living skills, supervision, p
Types of Volunteer opportunities
working with young children, help with meal services, and cleaning duties
clerical work, disaster services, health service program, and blood services program
provide respite care and work with families with specials needs
1 on 1 with clients, helping with craft projects and other activities. Assist with happy hour and outings
visit www.bbsjc.org
volunteer for shifts during the week working with staff members, special project opportunities
answer phones, do pregnancy testing, counseling clients about possible alternatives to abortion
child care cooperative, home visitor program, children/teen programs, nurturing program, and clerical work.
volunteer in office, camp counselors, maintenance, special events, and kitchen duty
club leaders and counselors, clerical help in office
Record keeping, answering switchboard, ordering, and filing
be a friend to residents, write letters, make crafts, and take walks.
office work, counseling, and education programs
put together packets for child care training, copying, computer work, labeling for toy library, and clean toys in toy library.
clerical and office help, some projects with client activities
clerical help, filing, interaciton with patrons
orientation programs, and case by case situations
Answer criis line, face-to-face counseling, in-take and sacking of groceries, and clerical volunteer work.
Escorting patients throughout the hospital and general clerical work.
record keeping, answering switchboard, ordering, and filing
House staff, child advocates, crisis line, group facilitators, on-call volunteers and various projects.
delivering meals to seniors in their homes, assisting the kitchen staff with food preparations, packint the delivery meals, serving
Long-term direct services, community education, political activism, clerical: will match interest and skill with needs of the clinic
Varies
office help- appointments, special projects, patient guide, and fund raising.
Assist with activities, any elderly needs, and perform friendly visits to the clients
working directly with the children
Assist with activities and daily including classroom, lunchroom, nap, etc.
Help with special events and fundraisers, facilitate in exhibits and some office/clerical.
two of the most common are cat cuddlers (where you would be working with cats and getting them use to being around humans
classroom help, field trips, grading, just a variety of classroom work
volunteers over the age of 18 have the opportunity to work in small groups or individually in the following areas: direct contact w
Please call
Contact Stephanie about how to become a Human Rights Commissioner
Varied needs in all programs. Leaders are needs in SPI programs. In friends program, volunteers are matched one on one with
checking in library materials, cleaning, working in the book end (used book store)
One on one visits with residents who want visitors, group activities and games, Happy Hour on Friday, and escorting residents to
filing, typing, photocopying, library maintenece, take intakes over the phone, and maybe some interviewing
home construction, adminstrative work, ReStore, and committee support. Construction tasks include framing, shingling, siding, p
we need people to read selected articles from the newspaper daily, live, on air. This is for one hour and appoximately 45 minute
transportation, clerical/support services, friendly visiting, foster parent aides, day care spot checks, and internships
mentoring programs, the school buddies program and the acedemic mentoring program, a community base program where the
filing, organizing, data entry
helping with activities, working 1 on 1 with clients
Administrative support: answer phones, filing, information/office organization skills
Weekly bingo game, monthly birthday party, weekly games, care, help on outings, one-to-one visiting, arts and crafts, cooking, a
delivering mail and flowers, staffing the information desk and gift shop, making lifeline calls, visiting patients, providing servies to
Working directly with clients, socializing, group projects and activities.
Working directly with clients, socializing, group projects and activities.
child care cooperative, home visitor program, children/teen programs, nurturing program, and clerical work.
Varies
Direct Service – Advocate and Indirect Service – public awareness, education, fundraising, Board of Advisors
We need ushers, clerical workers and "theater-type" volunteers i.e. sewers, backstage assistance, costume organizing - things l
assisting the house staff with turning over rooms, keeping common areas clean, and other errands pertaining to the daily operat
help serve evening meals and clean-up
gift shop, lead activities, dozens of varied fun projects!
assisting packing meals, serving meals, loading dishwasher and putting dishes away
cleaning, office work, collecting donations, and dealing with clients.
interaction with school age children
people wishing to assist in the recreational activities offered and to establish a relationship with a person with a developmental d
supporting youth while answering phones, helping with problems and finding the youth resources
lanscaping, painting, community outreach, web design
Hands-on with folks who are very intense
peer helper with street out-reach project, teen line supervisor, child advocates, aftershchool programs, GLBT Q and A, respite c
peer helper with street out-reach project, teen line supervisor, child advocates, aftershchool programs, GLBT Q and A, respite c
Clerical, event and program planning.
clerical assistance in office or referral to agendcies for direct help
Supervisory and assistance in any of the small mall businesses, very flexible
semester length internships, aproximately 8 hrs per week
volunteers may perfor clerical duties, or serve in the community based programs, such as seasonal "flu programs, and Christma
working one-on-one with needful children in a school setting
clerical work, possibly helping create, develop, and execute client programs
various programs: Emergency shelter, young women's residential treatment center, structured community independent living, ho
volunteer Hours
anytime starting at 7 a.m to 5:30 p.m 5 days a week; no weekends
8:30-4:30 - Some evenings and weekends
hours vary
7 days a week anytime
hours vary for school based and community based program
8 am - 6 pm
hours vary
flexible
hours vary
Clubs meet during school year, mtg times and locations vary. Office hours M, T, TH,F, 9-4(TH-5)
Depends on area of need.
flexible
hours vary
hours vary
open M-F 8:30-5:30, during these hours
during library open hours
hours vary
Hours Vary
8am - 8 pm
depends on area of need
24 hours a day
Varies
Hours vary
Varies
9am-3pm Monday - Thursday; 6pm-9pm Monday and Thursday evenings
Hours vary
7:30-5:30, M-F
Arranged as desired
10-6pm t-th, 10-8 F and Sat. Sun 11-6, may vary for special events
10:30-5:30 Monday - Friday and 10-3 Saturday, options for other hours depending on amount of training
varies depending on school of choice to volunteer
Monday-Friday 10:30-5 and Saturday 10:30-3
8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday--and on call
3 year terms/call about shorter opportunities
Evenings and weekends except during the summer program. The summer program needs help during the day.
varies
flexible
8:30 am - 5 pm
Varies
7:15-9:00 am every morning
flexible
volunteers are asked to meet with a child a few hours at a time either weekly or ever other week.
Varies
varies throughout the day and eveings including weekends
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Varies
flexible
Mostly daytime work week
7:30-5 M-F, mostly 9:30-3:30
flexible
Varies
varies
varies
seven days a week from 9 a.m to 9 p.m
4:30 - 6:30 Monday through Saturday and 11:30 - 1:30 on Sunday
M-F 8-5pm
8-1 pm, 2 hours shifts or more, open 7 days a week
8am-10 pm
7-8:30 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.
varies
24 hours a day/7 days a week
4-8 pm Monday-Thursday
open
3-5 hours a week
Afternoons and after 2:00/ no sundays
Afternoons and after 2:00/ no sundays
M-F 8-5
8:30-4:30 M-F
Sunday-Wednesday 8-8 pm, Thursday & Friday 8-10 pm and Saturday 8-9 pm
please call for intership info
flexible
varies
Varies
flexible
commitment required
the schedule can be set up between volunteer and Dorothy
depends on program
none
flexible with class schedule
minimum of once a week-length of time depends on the program
2 times a week for a semester
none
Varies
none
varies, depending on position.
none
6 months or more
none
No commitment required
semesterly for clerical, 1 time events with client projects
4 months
No commitment required
No commitment required
negotiable with departments
none
Generally 4 hours at a time several times a month
Be reliable. When unable to be at the assigned position on the assigned day contact me by phone at least the day before or ear
No commitment required
One Semester
varies
No commitment required
inquire early due to background check
No commitment required
please contact early in the semester
1 hour/month
varies
Flexible
3 year terms
Varies with program
some require a 3 month commitment and 2 hours a week and others vary for opportunity placement
arranged
one semester
there is nothing to strenuous. Please notify us ahead of time if you cant show up and will have to fill out a liability waver.
minimum of two days per month. Preferably 3 to 4 days per month
varies
one to two year requirement depending on the different program
none
varies as needed
One Semester
Flexible
one semester
Must contact early in the semester. Consistent commitment is firm
varies as needed
Varies
none
Minimum one year
Just please come if you say you are going to!
one semester
Flexible
semester commitment required. Not suitable for intro class project.
flexible
set up a schedule-weekly preferred
Semester
varies
none
once a week
none
Semester minimum
Semester minimum
Semester minimum
varies
varies
whatever hours you can give
Semester minimum
none
none
one semester preferred
none
Expectations of Volunteer
to get along with young children and provide a professional atomosphere for parents and be a very responsible volunteer
to be conscientious, compassionate, and calm
interest in working with people who have special needs, and be responsible
enjoy working with elderly, being patient and listening
enjoy working with children
help staff with various tasks, allow the experience to be an opportunity to learn
to give clients alternatives to abortions and attend monthly office meetings
Must be comfortable with multi-cultural and low income clientele. Must be non-judgemental, flexible, and able to deal with a varie
create a positive environment for guests
concientious and enjoy working with children and the public
Volunteers should be on time and complete the job assigned.
to be a friend to residents
enjoy working with children
inquire when calling
dependable
None specified
able to work well with people of different backgrounds and ethnicities
None specified
ability to work with others
volunteers should be on time and complete the job assigned
Maintain confidentiality
timely, reliable, pleasant, and enjoy seniors
Pro-choice and patient's rights philosophy
Varies
adequate training
Enjoy working with elderly and disabled people.
for preschool-state requires criminal background check-takes 6-8 weeks to clear
Enjoy working with children
good customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, enjoy working with familes
volunteers should be punctual and patient
child abuse and background check must be clear
varies
Confidentiality
Must have key interest in area of human rights
Dependable, responsible, role models who would be reprensenting good citizens of Johnson County.
reliable, responsible
Need to be understanding and patient. Respect dignity of individual people. Enjoy working with the elderly
punctual and dependable
hard work and dedication
to be able to speak clearly and show up on time, every time that they are scheduled
need to be understanding and patient. Respect dignity of individual people and maintain confidentiality.
consistency and dependablility as well as having some abilities and desire to have fun!
Volunteers should come to work with the energy to do the work and get along with office employees
contact early in the semester, consistency and dependability, enjoy working with elderly
Follow agency policy and procedure, maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
Must be comfortable with the aging process. Warm and loving and patient
to be kind and courteous to people you serve
Need firm commitment to work the schedule you've set. Must be reliable, acocording to the needs of Oaknoll.
dependable, patient and interested in working with people
Must be comfortable with multi-cultural and low income clientele. Must be non-judgemental, flexible, and able to deal with a varie
Varies
Direct Service Advocates are expected to sign up for 2-3 shifts per month and attend monthly Advocate Meetings. We expect th
It depends on what the volunteer will be doing. For ushers (who get to see our performances for free) we need a neat appearan
work three hour shifts and enjoy what you do while you are volunteering. Also respect staff and guests and to call when you can
to be prompt and courteous to clients
self motivated, dependable, appreciate working with the elderly
dependable, friendly, appreciate the elderly folks
ability to be flexible and to adapt to new situations
Volunteers should be on time and complete the job assignment
varies
flexible, patient and willingness to work with persons with disabilities.
dependable, responsible, patient, and able to work well with young adults.
just show up when you say your going to be there, respectful
to serve as a mentor to persons with mental disabilities.
dependable, responsible, patient, and able to work well with young adults.
dependable, responsible, patient, and able to work well with young adults.
interest in global issues.
interested in community projects
appreciate uniqueness of mall and foster success of the business owners (owned and operated by people with disabilities).
will be discussed during contact
to be discussed
willingness to work with gifted children in a school setting
to be discussed
must work through contact person to work with various specifc programs
Volunteer training
on the job training
orientation and other job training depending to the program
orientation and other job training depending to the program
orientation and on the job
initial orientation and continuous sessions
casual, learn as you go
orientation and other job training
on the job.
orientation and training depending on job
on the job
In-house orientation- not an intense training
training is on the job
orientation and other job training
orientation and on the job training
on the job
on the job
orientation and other job training
Crisis Intervention: 60 Hour Training/ Food Bank: 12 Hour Training
one hour orientation
In-house orientation- not an intense training
2 hour orientation and 30 hours of scheduled training sessions.
on the job
Orientation and interview--training varies with the job assignment
On-the-job
varies with position
On the job as needed
orientation
On the job as needed
orientation and training provided
A short orientation and on the job as needed
on the job training and paper work before beginning
No previous training required. They will train according to individual placement.
3 Day training, usually a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Discrimination Law training/on-the-job situations.
Friends program has a one hour orientation program with a training manual. Regular volunteers varies widely
application and the training depends on where the volunteer is placed
orientation and then on the job as needed
on the job
no training is required
training consists of spending at least one day observing a broadcast. Q and A will take place prior to the air time and afterwards
on the job training as needed
interview and screening is a must and then the type of training depends on the program the volunteer chooses.
volunteers receive on the job training from full time employees
No formal training--on the job as needed.
On the job as needed
No formal training--on the job as needed.
a one-hour hospital orientation and other job training according to specific areas.
orientation
on the job.
on the joh.
Varies
There is a 32-hour training to become an Advocate.
We will do all training - each specific job requires different training.
at the start of the semester our family service coordinator Jill Happel will conduct a volunteer orientation and placement. Ccomp
background check and on-the-job training
on the job
on the job
training the first few times of volunteering, questions will be answered and work will be guided.
on the job training
orientation- materials to read and sign confidentiallity forms
training is varied
varies
on the job
one day training
5 hour orientation and on the job training
5 hour orientation and on the job training
on the job
on the job
Orientation will happen once in the fall and another for spring semester. Training will be provided when you begin your position.
Varies
varies
to be discucced at placement
to be discucced at placement
varies according to individual placement
Extra Note
www.arainbowcc.com
www.eby.com
www.iowanacampfire.org
Spanish speaking is a plus.
communitymentalhealthcenter.org
www.coralvillepubliclibrary.org
www.theicm.org
www.icanimalcenter.org
www.hcm.inc
email: volunteer@ivhfh.org and their website is www.ivhfh.org
email: farquar@mchsi.com
email: jill@bbbsjc.org
careinitiatives .org
website: www.oaknoll.com
www.abbefamily.org
Email: volunteer-coordinator-rvap@uiowa.edu
n and placement. Ccompletion of our online application prior to orientation is required. Access this at: www.uihealthcare.com/ronaldmcdonald
call again on Monday Aug 28
Email: kidscare@avalon.net
unaiowa.org
www.unitedwayjc.org
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/volunteerprogram/becoming.html
n you begin your position.
THIS AGENCY EMPLOYS 1 1/2 SOCIAL WORKERS ON ITS REGULAR STAFF
preferred volunteers to start earlier in the semester rather than toward that end of the semester
w.uihealthcare.com/ronaldmcdonaldhouse
www.corridorvolunteers.org volunteer website coming soon!
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