Opportunities From: Volunteer DBQ

Restorative Justice is an approach to justice that seeks to repair harm by providing an opportunity for youth who have caused harm and those who have been harmed to come together to communicate about and address their needs in the aftermath of the crime. Restorative Justice Circles Conferences provide a space for: 

The Dubuque Youth Restorative Justice program trains facilitators to provide Restorative Justice Conferences or Circles that provides an opportunity for those involved to come together to address the harmful behavior in a process that explores the harm and needs, and a path toward accountability and repair. 

When a youth commits an offense for the first time, they are given the opportunity to join the Dubuque Youth Restorative Justice Program in lieu of jail time. Once youth has entered the program, they will be given to a trained Facilitator. Facilitators coordinate a Circle Conference with individuals including those who were harmed, those who caused the harm, community members, parents, and other supportive people utilizing the Circle Conference structured process. The goal of the Circle Conference is to assist participants in developing a mutually acceptable agreement which could allow criminal charges to be dropped for that youth. After the agreement has been made, facilitators complete follow up with the youth and their supportive people to ensure that the agreement and other requirements are being met.

$50 stipend offered for each completed case.

Time commitment varies based on cases. 

Other responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality and completing all paperwork in a timely manner.

Police record background check is required.

Free Training is required: August 18 & 19 from 8:30am-5pm (Both dates required) (Lunch and snacks provided!!)

For more information, please contact Jim Jelinske

Timeline:

   The grant review process will be February-March.

   Scoring meeting in March and allocation will take place in April.

Responsibilities:

   Attend a one-time 90-minute training session.

   Commit to the grant application review process.

Expectations:

   Able to analyze applications, including strengths and weaknesses, finances and budgets, and performance outcome measures and evaluation.

Additional Opportunity for Investment Review Panelists:

1) Review mid-year, year-end, and renewal reports. These will occur every six months and can be accessed online.

-Renewal Request: Funded Partners must have the renewal report turned in by December 31st.  This request will determine if they will receive funding for the second year of the grant cycle.

-Year-End Reports: Funded partners must have the year-end reports turned in by June 30th. This report is to show the year-end outcomes of the funded programs.

-Mid-Year Report: This will be in the second year of the grant cycle. This report is turned in by December 31st. This report is to show mid-year outcomes of the funded programs.

2) Funded Partner Visits- Programs will be picked at random to have a site visit. 

            -Site visits will be done with funded partners to visit the location of the program and learn about programming in more depth.

   Ensure recommendations are objective, fair and impartial.

paula.paiderlichtdbqunitedway.org

Timeline:

   Estimated annual time requirement=11-28 hours

Responsibilities:

   Review proposed marketing and communication strategies and plans.

   Help develop consistent and compelling messaging to target stakeholders and the public.

   Aid United Way by leveraging limited marketing resources through in-kind contributions, partnerships and sponsorships.

Expectations:

   Prior experience with marketing, communications and/or promotional activities.

   Strategic planning skills

   Commitment to open communication and consensus decision-making

Additional Information:

                   Meeting time=once a month

Our mission of building meaningful lives, starts with meaningful relationships. We invite volunteers to come to Hills & Dales to play games, do activities, and be a companion for residents and clients. New faces in our building bring smiles to many faces. Through volunteers we create connections that help build true community inclusion.

Program: If you enjoy being active and working with kids or adults the program department is the spot for you! Volunteering your time in this department will give you hands on experience with the campers during their day to day activities. 

https://campcourageous.org/volunteer/

If you enjoy traveling and helping campers the Travel Program might be the place for you to volunteer. Camp takes adult campers on many trips throughout the year and are in need of volunteers to help. You must be able to walk long distances, be active, on the go all day, and be able to lift.Are you interested in volunteering with individuals with disabilities.

Volunteers go on trips for FREE!

Maintenance volunteer 

Requirements:

If you would like to volunteer in our facilities department you need to be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult. Any persons interested in volunteering in the facilities department will be required to sign a liability waiver. We have long term and short term volunteer opportunities. 

What to expect:

We have a lot of different tasks and projects and they vary from season to season. Tasks that we might need help with are:

The positive impact of an adult role model on student success is powerful – and this impact extends far beyond a student’s teachers and other school staff. Mentors from across our community build life-changing relationships with students to support their success in and out school.

What is the Student Mentoring Program?

Student mentoring in the Dubuque Community School District is defined as a one-to-one relationship between a youth and an adult that occurs over a prolonged period of time.

A mentor provides consistent support, guidance, and concrete help to a student who is in need of a positive role model. Students involved in the mentoring program may be going through a difficult and/or challenging situation, a period of life in which they need extra support, or they may simply need to have another significant adult present in their life.

The goal of student mentoring is to help students involved in the mentoring program to gain the skills and confidence to be responsible for their own futures.

To achieve this goal, mentors commit to mentoring a student:

Maintenance teams meet at recurring 2 hour weekly workdays to restore habitat, remove invasive species, plant native species, and keep the trail looking great. Current teams meet
Mondays 8-10 am, Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays 9-11 am or Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm and occasional Saturday mornings.
Most crews work April-October. Monday and Saturday crews continue into fall and early winter.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

The Platteville Community Arboretum distributes quarterly newsletter publications in digital form to 600+ supporters. We're looking for newsletter contributors who would like to write articles, edit content and/or help with graphic design. Contributors choose article topics of their interests and work with a fun, welcoming and collaborative newsletter team.

Contributors should be members of the Platteville community, trail users or a member of our other volunteer teams.

Hours are flexible and on your schedule, while meeting team deadlines.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

Gardeners maintain native plant garden plots along the Rountree Branch Trail. Some garden knowledge and experience is preferred, but we're willing to train! Duties include regular weeding, mulching and occasional planting. Work is flexible and as-needed.

The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

The Platteville Community Arboretum is run by volunteers. Our committee system carries out tasks and helps make decisions and is comprised of the following 5 committees:

Activities Committee: plans and carries out recreational and educational events in the PCA

Ecology Committee: helps determine and accomplish the environmental and conservation goals of the PCA

Finance Committee: plans and carries out fundraising events, coordinates solicitation mailings, seeks out grant funding opportunities

Marketing & Membership Committee: promotes the PCA, recruits and retains members, provides educational materials to trail users, facilitates communication with volunteers, members, donors and the general public

Planning Committee: determines annual and long-term priorities for the PCA and how to achieve them

Most committees meet about once a month during evening hours. Virtual meeting attendance can be accommodated. The first step to volunteering with us is to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

Veg Preppers will work alongside Team Leaders to process our garden harvest or prepare food for use in casseroles or by prep cooks. Tasks vary week to week but may include peeling, dicing, spinning or packaging produce. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time.

*We are still determining days/times for this position, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Tours of Convivium Urban Farmstead are interactive and unique experiences that showcase our urban farm and facility, as well as teach participants about our mission and outreach efforts to increase access to healthy food here in the North End of Dubuque. Guides will highlight small space gardening techniques, our Common Bed gardens that anyone can harvest from, and encourage participants to eat their way through the neighborhood – tasting a variety of plants we are growing this year! Guides must be able to stand/walk for at least 45 minutes and attend a training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

The Produce Preserver team helps our produce live throughout the year. Whether it is turning basil into pesto, tomatoes into tomato jam, tomatillos into salsa verde, or dehydrating peppers, cherry tomatoes and herbs – the Produce Preservers help process our abundant harvest in a way that can be enjoyed all year round. Previous cooking or canning experience is helpful, but training will be provided for required tasks. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time.

*We are still determining days/times for this role, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

The Convivium facility is an old greenhouse complex built in the late 1920s. Maintenance volunteers work on projects to keep the facility working and looking great. Woodworking and construction skills would be helpful but not necessary. Tasks vary week to week and seasonally.

*We are still determining days/times for this role, please note your preferred availability in the application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All profits from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Our Free Community Casserole program also prepares, assembles and distributes about 200 free casseroles every week to address food insecurity in our community. Kitchen tasks vary throughout the seasons and may include tasks like processing our garden produce or baking holiday treats. We rely on volunteers to help in our kitchens to help us fulfill our mission of “improving lives through food.”

Convivium Kitchen Team Leaders must have some experience and knowledge of cooking, baking, safe food handling and be open to learning new techniques and skills. Professional food preparation experience a plus, but not necessary. Those interested in this role should be welcoming, friendly, have excellent communication skills and some experience leading groups. These volunteers will work closely with Convivium staff and will lead small groups in weekly tasks including food prep, dishwashing, packaging etc. We are seeking volunteers who can commit to recurring weekly volunteer work. Team leaders should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time. Team Leaders are also expected to attend an orientation/training.

*We are still determining days/times for this volunteer opportunity, please note your preferred availability in application below.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of “improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission.

Garden Tenders keep Convivium’s gardens healthy, thriving, and productive. Garden Tenders work at recurring weekly volunteer sessions alongside a Garden Guru preparing beds, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, harvesting, and doing all the little things that help food to grow. Garden experience is beneficial but not as important as a willingness to learn and a desire to become part of the Convivium mission of improving life through food.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of “improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission. 

Harvest Helpers guide the produce from Convivium’s gardens on its journey from the field to the kitchen. By working with the Farm Manager and the Harvest Coordinator, Harvest Helpers carefully harvest, safely transport, (possibly sample!), clean, and weigh the harvest before handing it off to the kitchens. Garden experience is beneficial but not as important as a willingness to learn and a desire to become part of the Convivium mission of improving life through food.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of "improving life through food.” Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. 

Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission.

A Garden Guru leads small volunteer groups in growing and caring for Convivium’s gardens. Working closely with the Farm Manager, a Garden Guru leads weekly volunteer sessions in varying aspects of tending a garden including preparing beds, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, harvesting, and general garden care. Some gardening experience is helpful, but not as important as a willingness to learn, a welcoming and friendly temperament, and the ability to lead a small group. 

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead's mission is to "improve lives through food." As part of our mission, we provide access and education about healthy food choices to children and others who are struggling with food access and the adverse health effects of eating a diet of highly processed food. Our adult, family, and youth cooking and nutrition education classes are designed to expose people to real, fresh foods; provide the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of healthy choices; and teach the skills of how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Volunteer instructors will lead such classes. Curriculum is provided. Instructors should have experience cooking and baking. Formal experience teaching or leading groups would be beneficial. Instructors must attend an orientation/training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead's mission is to "improve lives through food." As part of our mission, we provide access and education about healthy food choices to children and others who are struggling with food access and the adverse health effects of eating a diet of highly processed food. Our adult, family, and youth cooking and nutrition education classes are designed to expose people to real, fresh foods; provide the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of healthy choices; and teach the skills of how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Volunteer instructor aides will help lead such classes. Curriculum is provided. Instructor aides will help with class set-up and clean up and serve as extra hands throughout the class. Experience  cooking, baking and/or teaching or leading groups would be beneficial but not required. Instructor aides must attend an orientation/training.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Convivium Urban Farmstead is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve life through food. We do this through classes, demonstrations and experiences—all which require a lot of office work! Admin tasks will vary week to week and may include answering phones, data entry or filing documents. Volunteers should be flexible and open to a variety of tasks that require attention to detail skills.

The first step in joining us in fulfilling our mission is filling out a volunteer application found here. 

Are you a person with a disability who wants to get involved and make a difference? Do you have a family member with a disability or do you work to improve life for people with disabilities? If so, please consider applying for the Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). 

The Iowa SILC is seeking new members 18 and over to fill vacancies for terms beginning July 1, 2022.  The Council seeks to maintain diversity of representation including disability, age, ethnicity, and life experiences.  All appointments to the Council will be appointed by the Governor. 

What is the Iowa SILC?

The Iowa SILC is a federally mandated council that works closely with its partners to develop a Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).  The SPIL (or state plan) serves as a guide that includes the activities planned by the state to achieve its independent living objectives.

What is the time commitment?

Council members are expected to attend 6 meetings a year, virtually or in person.  Meetings last approximately 3 hours each and are typically held on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  They are also expected to participate in one SILC committee. Total time commitment is around 50 hours a year.

How to apply:

If you or someone you know would like to apply for membership on the Council, please apply online by April 24, 2022.  We welcome you to share this notice with as many individuals as you wish.  This information is also available on the Iowa SILC website and the Iowa SILC Facebook Page.

This process can be lengthy and new members are not always appointed before the terms begin in July.  We appreciate your patience.  If you have questions or need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Provide rides to places like doctor and dentist appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy...wherever people need to go within Delaware County. Build relationships and feel a sense of fulfillment while connecting people to valuable resources in your community!

A volunteer in Delaware County will drive the RTA Delaware County Connections minivan, which only requires a Chauffeur's license. No testing is required, just visit your local DMV to upgrade your license for a small fee.  RTA will reimburse you for the fee.

Once you have passed the background check and you are approved as a volunteer, the RTA (through Delaware County Community Services) will contact you for available rides. It’s extremely flexible. You determine your schedule! 

To get started, complete the Volunteer Driver Application and return to Tricia Wagner, twagner@ecia.org, or mail to:

RTA att: Amanda Dupont

7600 Commerce Park

Dubuque, IA 52002

Dubuque County Early Childhood, a nonprofit organization, is seeking board members. The board receives state funding to build community partnerships and programs that serve children age birth to five. Board members work together as leaders and advocates to help address early childhood needs in the area.

At this time, the board is seeking male citizens living in Dubuque County who are interested in appointments to 3-year terms. This is due to Iowa's gender balance law for public boards. However, female citizens also are welcome to apply for future openings. Call 588-1620, email director@dcearlychild.org, or visit www.dcearlychild.org.

We are looking for 2-3 people who are willing to complete grant applications. The grants will be found by other persons. The company name or government agency will be provided along with the application start and due date. We will also provide substantial general and financial information that the person needs to complete the application. This person will have phone, text and email access to other people who can provide additional information the grant writer feels they need. This type of work can be done from anywhere a computer can be used.  

We realize that finding grants and completing the applications are two time consuming processes. Thus, we would like to have multiple people doing both of these tasks. Our vision is to have 2 volunteers working in conjunction with each other:

1. One person would research the availability and timing of government available grant for projects similar to those of Operation Empower..

2. A second person would research the availability and timing of corporation grants that support projects similar to those of Operation Empower.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) sponsored by UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking dedicated volunteers to join as counselors.  SHIIP counselors help with questions regarding Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare claims processing, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans and long term care insurance. This is a critical service for senior citizens in our community and solely volunteer run.  Training is provided by knowledgeable staff in Des Moines and all training expenses are covered.  Volunteers are encouraged to join now to become trained for Open Enrollment (October-December).  Each year during Open Enrollment the SHIIP office at Finley Hospital is full of appointments and clients are referred to the helpline, with additional counselors we can make sure our community is meeting the needs of all those seeking assistance with Medicare. 

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients! The Acute Rehab Unit Host is responsible to assist staff during meal times and/or provide social support for the well-being of the patient. Patients who are staying on this unit are undergoing physical, occupational, and speech therapy during their stay.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The Emergency Department Volunteer will:

1. Provide on-going support to the patients, families and friends to support Finley philosophy of patient-centered care of “Providing the best outcome for every patient, every time.”
2. Provide the non-clinical extras and aid in decreasing fear and anxiety by making everyone feel comfortable and cared for.
3. Provide support to staff by prepping and stocking exam rooms so that medical staff can focus on treating the patients.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients! Patients on medical/surgical units are recovering from surgical procedures and other illnesses.

Med Surg volunteers will:

1. Provide on-going support to the patients, families and friends to support Finley philosophy of patient-centered care of “Providing the best outcome for every patient, every time.”
2. Provide the non-clinical extras and aid in decreasing fear and anxiety by making everyone feel comfortable and cared for. 
3. Provide support to staff by stocking supplies, returning wheelchairs to front entrance, running lab specimens, cleaning charts, etc.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

Escorts assist staff registrars by escorting patients, delivering flowers, and running various other 'errands'.  Escort volunteers serves as backup to Registrar Volunteer to greet patients/visitors & give patient room numbers. Volunteers also work to keep the main lobby and wheelchair corral tidy and retrieve wheelchairs for Patient Access/front lobby.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The Registrar volunteer greets all patients/visitors, processes any patients who need to see a staff Registrar before going to their designated department, and gives out room numbers when needed. Volunteers also work to keep the main lobby and wheelchair corral tidy and retrieve wheelchairs for Patient Access/front lobby.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The pet therapy team will provide social support to patients through their visits. Pet Therapy team must be certified and animal must be up to date on required immunizations in order to visit the hospital.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

Volunteers interested in providing music or art therapy to patients need not be 'professionals' in the field but rather individuals who would like to share their love of art or music with patients to aid in the healing process.

UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital is seeking individuals interested in making a difference and interacting with patients!

The Behavioral Health Unit Host is responsible to assist staff during meal times and/or provide social support for the well-being of the patient. Finley's Behavioral Health Unit is a locked, nine bed geriatric unit, serving patients 55 and older who are experiencing mental illness.

Waypoint Services is the comprehensive domestic violence victim service provider for Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn Counties and is looking for volunteers to assist individuals experiencing controlling, abusive partners in the Dubuque area.

Volunteer Victim Advocates have the opportunity to assist with answering the 24/7 Resource & Support phone line, supporting victims in criminal and civil court proceedings, and providing emergency advocacy at area hospitals for victims of domestic violence. Additional support options are available, depending on interest and skill level, including support partner, transportation, and hosting support groups. Ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and empowering.

Volunteers are required to complete 32 hours training provided free-of-charge by Waypoint. 20 hours of training is completed online and 12 hours will be completed in-person. Attendance at all sessions is required prior to volunteering. Please contact Brittany(bappleton@waypointservices.org; 319-365-1458, ext. 6118) for more information about this volunteer opportunity. Quarterly training dates offered. 

 Please visit our website for a volunteer application and additional opportunities.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Put your energy and passion to use and become part of a local non-profit organization! Do you love to
make a difference in the community you live in? Do you want to help an agency whose mission is to move
people forward? Are you compassionate, understanding, and passionate? Then this internship is perfect
for you!

Under the direction of the Director of Domestic Violence Victim Services Program, the Domestic Violence
Victim Services Intern is responsible for assisting advocates with various tasks supporting individuals who
have experienced domestic violence.     

TIME COMMITMENT:                                                                                                                          Part-time with flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Semester commitments are preferred, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Some evening hours may be available, but are not required.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

A 32-hour training (20 hours online and 26 hours in-person, provided free-of-charge by Waypoint) must
be completed prior to starting the internship. Interested individuals must also be able to pass a criminal
background check.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

Volunteers are needed to sort clothing and help clients select outfits. A Clothes Closet Committee meeting is held once every six weeks.  Volunteers are encouraged to attend committee meetings but it is not required.

Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect poor and vulnerable Iowans.

Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.

Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following:

Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2016.

Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,775. Some half-time, quarter-time, and minimum-time positions will also be available.

Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid

1111 9th Street Suite 230

Des Moines, IA 50314-2527

gklearman@iowalaw.org

515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503

TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request

Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats

A Safe Home Volunteer offer a safe place for clients of domestic abuse and their families to stay in an emergency for 1-3 days/night. You provide a completely confidential, safe, no-questions-asked environment. ( A safe home is different than a shelter.)

A volunteer receives a call from an advocate who asks if you are available that evening to host a survivor (and sometimes her children). If you are available, the advocate or a transport volunteer will bring the client to your home. She is instructed to keep the location confidential for her own safety as well as yours.

If requested, an advocate can bring supplies from our food pantry and personal care closet with items that clients may need while staying with you. These items include food, toiletries, and towels and are donated by generous communities throughout our service area. 

After a night or two, when more permanent housing is secured, the advocate will transport the survivor to her new place to stay.  At anytime during the client’s stay, you are welcome to contact the advocate on call for any answers or direction you may need.

You can decide when or when not to host a survivor, depending upon your availability.  It is best to keep the volunteer coordinator updated on any vacations or stretches of time when you absolutely will not be available.

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request

Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Position Location:

Time Commitment:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please visit our website at http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteers

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats

Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems.  Natural disasters (ice storms, flooding, tornadoes) occur quite often in Iowa with devastating consequences to those living in its wake.  Having an attorney available to address the critical legal needs of those affected by the disaster can make a huge difference in disaster survivors’ ability to recover from the disaster.  If you would like a meaningful, dynamic and professional volunteer opportunity, please consider volunteering with Iowa Legal Aid’s Coordinated Disaster Response Project.

Key responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training and Support:

Time Commitment:

Position Location:

Position Benefits:

If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532-1275 (Jasmina Popaja) or at jpopaja@iowalaw.org

For more information about Iowa Legal Aid, go to http://www.iowalegalaid.org/ and http://iowalegalaidfoundation.org/

Please note that all positions may not be available at all times or locations nearest you. For example, a particular position may have been filled or we may have limited capacity to engage volunteers with certain types of skills. Even though we cannot guarantee a placement to every prospective volunteer, we will do our best to match the applicants’ skills and interests with our present needs.

Youth Mentoring at Helping Services for Northeast Iowa serves youth, ages 5-16, in Allamakee, Delaware, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. Youth are waiting for a mentor, and we are in need of adults who are eager to be a positive role model for youth. All you have to do is give a one year time commitment and spend time with your matched youth for 4-5 hours a month. These hours can be done whenever you and your youth and the youth’s family choose, the sky’s the limit.

Take your youth on adventures. Share your interests with your youth, and learn about their passions. Give them the opportunity to do things they may not otherwise have the opportunity to do. Make that life changing impact you have always been looking for! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: apply, get connected, and have fun! Download an application, and become a mentor today. 

Questions? Contact:

Colinne McCann
Iowa Department of Public Health Youth Mentoring AmeriCorps Member
Office#: (563) 387-1270 ext.120
Email: cmccann@helpingservices.org

Background: Iowa Legal Aid seeks applicants to fill AmeriCorps member positions for its regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo, subject to funding availability. Iowa Legal Aid provides free, high quality legal education, advice and representation to low-income and elderly Iowans with civil legal problems that most dramatically affect poor and vulnerable Iowans.

Responsibilities: Individual AmeriCorps members will help with various projects that can include: helping seniors, veterans, and low-income Iowans get legal help; enhancing our unified client intake system; increasing outreach to underserved veteran, minority, disabled and immigrant groups; advancing legal self-help education and financial literacy, helping seniors and people with disabilities get services to live independently, recruiting and managing volunteers; improving volunteer management practices; enhancing Iowa Legal Aid’s website; marketing and public relations activities.

Qualifications: We seek applicants who communicate well with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing. Applicants should also have some or all of the following:
1. Background working with people who are low-income, elderly, victims of domestic/sexual abuse, from other cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, and/or have disabilities;
2. Bi-lingual verbal and written communication skills, in one of the languages most used by low-income Iowans, including Spanish, Bosnian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or ASL;
3. Ability to use computers to organize information, update website, and/or perform research;
4. College or community college;
5. Background in journalism, marketing, teaching, and/or volunteer recruitment/management.

Opening/Closing Date: When filled, with members starting between September 1 - November 30, 2015.

Salary/Benefits: Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend ($12,530 for 11 month, full-time term), student loan forbearance, child care benefit, and can receive an education award of $5,730. Some half-time positions will also be available.

Applications: Submit letter of application, including geographic preference, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Gail R. Klearman, Managing Attorney – Iowa Legal Aid
1111 9th Street Suite 230
Des Moines, IA 50314-2527
gklearman@iowalaw.org
515-243-1198 ext 1678 or 1-800-532-1503
TTY/Relay Iowa: 1-800-735-2942

Iowa Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request
Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats