Volunteer: HIRTA HelpersWould you like to help HIRTA collect information? Provide office type assistance? Become a HIRTA Helper!
We are now recruiting volunteers in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties to help collect survey responses and success stories. This information helps HIRTA educate the public and funders on the benefits of public transit. We also are looking for volunteers who would like to help with some office assistance, such as helping with mailing educational material to the community. To become survey and success story collector HIRTA helper, we will work with your schedule to find a time you can ride the HIRTA bus and record riders' responses to questions while they ride. Surveys are distributed in early April for end of the grant year reporting. Success stories are welcome yearround. Agency: HIRTA Would you like to help HIRTA collect information? Provide office type assistance? Become a HIRTA Helper!
We are now recruiting volunteers in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren counties to help collect survey responses and success stories. This information helps HIRTA educate the public and funders on the benefits of public transit. We also are looking for volunteers who would like to help with some office assistance, such as helping with mailing educational material to the community. To become survey and success story collector HIRTA helper, we will work with your schedule to find a time you can ride the HIRTA bus and record riders' responses to questions while they ride. Surveys are distributed in early April for end of the grant year reporting. Success stories are welcome yearround. Agency: HIRTA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50322 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Support - Madison CountyWould you like to provide support to community members looking for food resources? Help decrease food insecurity in the community through our Food Resource program.
We are seeking volunteers to provide nutrition support to community members. Nutrition support could include providing transportation to food pantries, congregate meals, the grocery store, or assisting community members with prepping or cooking meals in their home. Opportunities are based on your availability and comfort level. Volunteer benefits- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people If you would like assistance, please reach out to us at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. If you would like to apply, please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch with you!
Agency: HIRTA Would you like to provide support to community members looking for food resources? Help decrease food insecurity in the community through our Food Resource program.
We are seeking volunteers to provide nutrition support to community members. Nutrition support could include providing transportation to food pantries, congregate meals, the grocery store, or assisting community members with prepping or cooking meals in their home. Opportunities are based on your availability and comfort level. Volunteer benefits- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people If you would like assistance, please reach out to us at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. If you would like to apply, please respond to this opportunity and we will be in touch with you!
Agency: HIRTA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friendly Neighbor Program - Madison CountyWould you like to provide social support to your neighbors?
Help lower loneliness in our community through our Friendly Neighbor Program.
- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people Do you know someone who could benefit from a social visit? Reach out to us today at volunteer@ridehirta.com.
Agency: HIRTA Would you like to provide social support to your neighbors?
Help lower loneliness in our community through our Friendly Neighbor Program.
- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people Do you know someone who could benefit from a social visit? Reach out to us today at volunteer@ridehirta.com.
Agency: HIRTA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Drivers - Medical Transportation Program - Madison CountyWould you like to help your neighbor access their essential medical appointments?
- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people How to apply? Simply create a profile on this website, respond to the opportunities that interest you, and HIRTA Helps staff will be in touch to schedule an orientation! If you aren't sure what you would be interested in doing yet, that's okay as well! During orientation, we will go over all the opportunities available to you. Agency: HIRTA Would you like to help your neighbor access their essential medical appointments?
- Mileage Reimbursement - Supplemental and liability insurance - Annual Recognition Ceremony - Flexible volunteer schedule -Improving lives in central Iowa - Meeting new people How to apply? Simply create a profile on this website, respond to the opportunities that interest you, and HIRTA Helps staff will be in touch to schedule an orientation! If you aren't sure what you would be interested in doing yet, that's okay as well! During orientation, we will go over all the opportunities available to you. Agency: HIRTA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Iowa Fraud Fighters - Madison CountyIowa Fraud Fighters are Iowans who have pledged to be informed and careful investors. Iowa Fraud Fighters shield their savings from scammers and fraudulent investment, consumer and Medicare insurance offers. Arm yourself with expert fraud prevention tips and learn how to avoid scams. It’s time to take a stand and shield your savings. You can become an Iowa Fraud Fighter by empowering yourself to fight and report fraud. The Iowa Insurance Division and other state agencies are here to help you. Help others become Fraud Fighters by becoming a volunteer with the Iowa Insurance Division. You would provide educational presentations within your community. Agency: Iowa Fraud Fighters Iowa Fraud Fighters are Iowans who have pledged to be informed and careful investors. Iowa Fraud Fighters shield their savings from scammers and fraudulent investment, consumer and Medicare insurance offers. Arm yourself with expert fraud prevention tips and learn how to avoid scams. It’s time to take a stand and shield your savings. You can become an Iowa Fraud Fighter by empowering yourself to fight and report fraud. The Iowa Insurance Division and other state agencies are here to help you. Help others become Fraud Fighters by becoming a volunteer with the Iowa Insurance Division. You would provide educational presentations within your community. Agency: Iowa Fraud Fighters Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 4-H Project Workshop VolunteersVolunteers needed for potential summer 4-H Project Workshops. Potential Workshop Focus Areas: Agronomy, Child Development, Civic Engagement, Clothing, Computer Science, Environment, Robotics, Food and Nutrition, Health, Home Improvement, Horticulture, Mechanics, Music, Photography, Sewing and Needle Arts, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts and Woodworking. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to lead or co-lead a 60-to-90-minute project workshop to our 4-H youth. Agency: Madison County Agricultural Extension District Volunteers needed for potential summer 4-H Project Workshops. Potential Workshop Focus Areas: Agronomy, Child Development, Civic Engagement, Clothing, Computer Science, Environment, Robotics, Food and Nutrition, Health, Home Improvement, Horticulture, Mechanics, Music, Photography, Sewing and Needle Arts, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts and Woodworking. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to lead or co-lead a 60-to-90-minute project workshop to our 4-H youth. Agency: Madison County Agricultural Extension District Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Conservation VolunteersWhether you have a knack for gardening, working with kids, enjoy camping, or just like getting dirty, we can use your help! Are you interested in conservation or just love spending time outdoors? Interested in education or something to put on a resume? Consider volunteering with the Madison County Conservation Board! Opportunities vary seasonally but could include: Assisting the Naturalist with Summer Camps Weeding landscape beds Removal of invasive species Fundraising Grant writing “Citizen Scientist” presentations Program speakerWe also accept donations for bird seed to keep the feeders out at the Bird Blind in Pammel Park stocked. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or have some ideas of your own, please contact us at 462-3536 or email at awarnke@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Agency: Madison County Conservation Whether you have a knack for gardening, working with kids, enjoy camping, or just like getting dirty, we can use your help! Are you interested in conservation or just love spending time outdoors? Interested in education or something to put on a resume? Consider volunteering with the Madison County Conservation Board! Opportunities vary seasonally but could include: Assisting the Naturalist with Summer Camps Weeding landscape beds Removal of invasive species Fundraising Grant writing “Citizen Scientist” presentations Program speakerWe also accept donations for bird seed to keep the feeders out at the Bird Blind in Pammel Park stocked. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or have some ideas of your own, please contact us at 462-3536 or email at awarnke@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Agency: Madison County Conservation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Emergency Management VolunteersVolunteers will respond to the request when Madison County Emergency Management feels they have a situation where large groups of spontaneous volunteers are needed to respond. Volunteers at the Volunteer Reception Center are responsible for one or more of the following tasks: – ensuring spontaneous volunteers are registered and accounted for. Volunteers would complete the paperwork provided by the Coordinator pertinent to the event. This could be in multiple stations within the county depending on the situation. – staffing a post evacuation or disaster situation that will continue beyond 8 hours. – staffing a phone bank to answer questions with prepared information provided by the Coordinator – assist in registering people in a temporary shelter Volunteers could also assist Emergency Management during local events. Where: Madison County When: During times of an emergency or disaster Agency: Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Volunteers will respond to the request when Madison County Emergency Management feels they have a situation where large groups of spontaneous volunteers are needed to respond. Volunteers at the Volunteer Reception Center are responsible for one or more of the following tasks: – ensuring spontaneous volunteers are registered and accounted for. Volunteers would complete the paperwork provided by the Coordinator pertinent to the event. This could be in multiple stations within the county depending on the situation. – staffing a post evacuation or disaster situation that will continue beyond 8 hours. – staffing a phone bank to answer questions with prepared information provided by the Coordinator – assist in registering people in a temporary shelter Volunteers could also assist Emergency Management during local events. Where: Madison County When: During times of an emergency or disaster Agency: Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Camp VolunteersBricker-Price Block is looking for volunteers to help with the kids camps they host throughout the summer! The kids camps are about a wide variety of topics so you could choose which camps you'd be most interested in helping with. More information regarding the camps coming soon. Agency: Bricker-Price Block Bricker-Price Block is looking for volunteers to help with the kids camps they host throughout the summer! The kids camps are about a wide variety of topics so you could choose which camps you'd be most interested in helping with. More information regarding the camps coming soon. Agency: Bricker-Price Block Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fresh Conversations Volunteer - Madison CountyFresh Conversations:
Food, Fun, & Fellowship We are currently looking for passionate people to volunteer as Fresh Conversations Facilitators! Fresh Conversations is a monthly nutrition program that takes place at congregate meal sites and community centers. The Fresh Conversations Facilitator is responsible for leading a discussion based on the monthly Fresh Conversations newsletter as well as preparing the food tasting. The groups are generally small (8-12 people) and the meeting lasts about 30 minutes. We provide a monthly Facilitator Guide to make presenting the information fun and easy. A background in nutrition is not required, just a desire to help others maintain healthy and active lives! Time Commitment: Agency: Aging Resources Fresh Conversations:
Food, Fun, & Fellowship We are currently looking for passionate people to volunteer as Fresh Conversations Facilitators! Fresh Conversations is a monthly nutrition program that takes place at congregate meal sites and community centers. The Fresh Conversations Facilitator is responsible for leading a discussion based on the monthly Fresh Conversations newsletter as well as preparing the food tasting. The groups are generally small (8-12 people) and the meeting lasts about 30 minutes. We provide a monthly Facilitator Guide to make presenting the information fun and easy. A background in nutrition is not required, just a desire to help others maintain healthy and active lives! Time Commitment: Agency: Aging Resources Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Educator - Madison CountyCOMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.
Agency: Alzheimer's Association - Iowa Chapter COMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.
Agency: Alzheimer's Association - Iowa Chapter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Support Group Facilitiator - Madison CountySUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups. KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter. Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group. Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff. Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another. Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs. Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement. Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect. Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Support Group facilitators must observe 1 -3 groups led by a staff or mentor plus review facilitation skills with a staff partner prior to deployment in the community. This is dependent on experience of the facilitator (ever run a group or attended one). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your active listening and group management technique. Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Build your resume and skill set. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.
Agency: Alzheimer's Association - Iowa Chapter SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups. KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter. Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group. Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff. Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another. Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs. Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement. Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect. Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Support Group facilitators must observe 1 -3 groups led by a staff or mentor plus review facilitation skills with a staff partner prior to deployment in the community. This is dependent on experience of the facilitator (ever run a group or attended one). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your active listening and group management technique. Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Build your resume and skill set. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.
Agency: Alzheimer's Association - Iowa Chapter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50273 Allow Groups: No |