Opportunities From: Volunteer DBQ

Hello, We are looking for volunteer Block Monitors for the Halloween parade on Saturday, October 18, 2025.  It starts at Washington Park (7th St), and travels down Locust Street to Jackson Park (15th St).

You will be assigned to a block of Locust St. You will be their to remind people to stay behind the street curb during the parade. This is for the safety of everyone. The parade route will be marked with yellow caution tape on both sides, which helps to keep people at the curb. there will be Police Officers along the parade route if you need assistance.

We will have traffic vests for you to wear for your safety, and we can provide flashlights if you do not have one.

A training meeting will be held at 5:00pm and then you will walk to your assigned block.  We recommend bringing chairs to wait before the parade starts, bringing water or food if needed, and dressing in layers to keep warm.

OH MY GOSH Hello! This is a great opportunity to be a Gallery Guardian and a Museum Muse! We have different shifts available with different roles and times of day. 

For the Role of Gallery Attending: Your job would be to keep an eye on the galleries while being a warm welcoming face for visitors to talk to. You get to learn deeply about our exhibitions and stories behind each exhibit.

For the Role of Front Desk: This is more of a reception based job. Answer phones, check visitors in, sell gift shop items, and greet new visitors (and maybe strike up a fun conversation). 

Finally there is the Float Role: This is a traveling role that will bounce between attending and desk work. If you feel comfortable you may also help with the education station. 

These roles are really great if you enjoy engaging others while also keeping yourself busy during the slow hours (great for students)

Shifts are about 3-5 hours but if you communicate different availability we'd be happy to work with you. 

Wednesday:

Morning Desk or Attending 10:00-1:00

Float 11:00-3:00

Afternoon Desk or Attending 1:00-4:00

Thursday: We stay open late

Morning Desk or Attending 10:00- 2:00

Float 1:00-5:00

Night Desk or Attending 2:00 -7:00

Friday - Saturday - Sunday

Morning Desk or Attending 10:00-1:00

Float 11:00-3:00

Afternoon Desk or Attending 10:00-1:00

Calling all friendly ghosts and ghouls!

We are looking for some friendly faces to pass out treats to kiddos at our Spooky StoryWalk Storytime and costume parade at the Bee Branch Greenway on Saturday, October 4 from 2-3pm. 

What you’ll do:

A few things to know:

When: Saturday, October 4 - event starts at 2pm with a storytime, with the parade/treat stations after (what we need you for!) 

Where: 22nd Street Bee Branch Greenway

Questions? Contact Maggie Turza, Volunteer Coordinator for Carnegie-Stout at mturza@carnegiestout.org or 563-589-4243. 

The Latinx Fiesta is just around the corner, and we need YOU to make it an incredible success. Join Opening Door's volunteer team and build meaningful connections, help share resources for women in our community and celebrate the Latinx culture of Dubuque.

https://www.dubuqueunidos.com/

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The RiverWorks Assistant (Education) (2nd floor) is responsible for helping the Educator at the RiverWorks Stream Table during peak hours. Please help clean up any water, hang up smocks and collect boats. Extra towels and smocks are available in the storage closet. This area can get wet, so volunteers/interns should wear footwear that will not hold water. The volunteer can assist the learning process while the children and adults are having fun. Shifts are available daily from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and/or 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please state availability when responding

RiverWorks volunteers are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Volunteers are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS (After 10 hours commitment) All benefits are subject to change

When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule, they are given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). The uniform shirt should be worn with tan or khaki colored pants; no blue jeans, blue jean skirts, or shorts. Capri khakis are acceptable.  All volunteers must wear a name badge to be identified as a museum volunteer.

We look forward to hearing from you!

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The volunteer greeter position is a vital position at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. The greeter is one of the first faces the River Museum guests will see. The greeter welcomes each visitor to our campus with a “Welcome” and a “Smile”. The greeter stands near the front doors of the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center.

If visitors are entering for the first time in either building the greeter offers the visitor a map of the campus and answers any questions they may have. Questions may vary from:

Greeters are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Greeters are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change

Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The Down in the Delta Volunteer (National River Center) assists the Delta Educator with tasks such as instructing visitors to rinse hands, explaining the proper technique to use while interacting with the animals and provides simple interpretation when applicable. Using photos, interpretive media the live Cow nose, yellow, Atlantic stingray; this volunteer assists the Delta Educator in interpreting the stingray of the Mississippi Delta and in maintaining a safe environment for our animals and or visitors.  Shifts are Daily 10:00am - 12:00pm and/or 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please state your availability when responding.

Down in the Delta volunteers are needed 7 days a week 363 days a year (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day). Volunteers are asked to consider a weekly schedule of 1-2 hours per week. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change

When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule they will be given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). The uniform shirt should be worn with tan or khaki colored pants; no blue jeans, blue jean skirts, or shorts. Capri khakis are acceptable.  All volunteers must wear a name badge to be identified as a museum volunteer

Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

By supplementing museum staff without receiving direct remuneration, volunteers enable the Museum & Aquarium to expand our services to the public, to further research and develop operations, and to project and maintain our positive image in the community.

The Blacksmith/Maintenance/Skilled volunteer (Boat Shop) is located in the boat shop or blacksmith shop in the Mississippi River Discovery Center. This is a group of volunteers that get together on Thursday mornings to help with electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, building, and repairing projects for the Museum & Aquarium. If you like to work with your hands, have a skill that you would like to utilize or have wanting to learn a skill, this is the position for you!

Blacksmith/Maintenance/Skilled volunteers are needed 2 days a week. currently each Thursday morning but we are looking at adding skilled volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays, once trained. (The Museum & Aquarium requires at least 10 hours per year to remain an active volunteer). Active volunteers will earn the following benefits:

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS All benefits are subject to change

When volunteers work in public areas and commit to a regular schedule they will be given a museum uniform shirt (similar to a polo shirt). skilled volunteers are encouraged to follow our safety policies, further discussion on apparel and equipment upon confirmation of acceptance. 

Interested volunteers will be contacted to set up an interview. Interviews take approximately 45 minutes and will include a small tour of the facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteers will restock apparel, sort through donated items, hang and fold clothes. Volunteer hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Time commitment will vary by individual with volunteers working 3 hours per day.

Most volunteers come in one day a week for just a wonderful, uplifting experience! Come in and check us out!

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

Thank you for considering us for your volunteer efforts!

During a public shopping event, volunteers keep the area looking good. We remove empty hangers, rearrange displays, and bag the shoppers' clothing. We assist shoppers with selection, if needed. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome to help.

 At the Open Closet, we provide free clothing to those in need:

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

 Thank you for considering us for volunteer opportunity!

Maintain shelter security/policy enforcement and be available to resident guests if the need
arises.
Ensure residents complete their weekly/daily chores.
Be supportive and positive advocates for residents and work with them to address any of their
concerns.
Bring consistency and structure into resident family lives by maintaining consistent role-
modeling behavior.
Complete daily informational log on resident behavior or concerns.

Volunteer staff will work in a private office monitoring the activities of the shelter. Checking guests in and out, answering the phone, and maintaining awareness are your responsibilities. Our work environment is peaceful. We have a kitchen and a smart tv for your use. 

We have four and eight hour volunteer shifts primarily on evenings and weekends. 

A background check must be completed prior to volunteering. 

The most interesting part of the Millwork Night Market is that after it's over, and everyone goes home, the once-buzzing community gathering returns to an ordinary brick street, its usual state. Between the two extremes, a small, environmentally-conscious team, puts the tired street to bed as if to thank it for its service to our community. It's this part of the event that makes it possible to repeat month-after-month. Quite honestly, it's the urban Leave-No-Trace aspect that feels most rewarding to be a part of.

If this sounds like something you'd like to experience first hand, we'd love to have a little more help after the next few markets! And if you want to bring a friend, please have them sign up as well!

Oh, and if you've never been to the Millwork Night Market, what a great opportunity to come down to Dubuque's Millwork District to enjoy handmade crafts, fresh produce, live music, food trucks, and an array of local beers on tap starting at 5pm! Thousands of people join us on Jackson St (between 7th and 9th streets) to celebrate the 2nd Thursday of the Summer Months (May-October). I'm sure you'd also love it!

At 7, you'll meet with the on-site manager and go over the closing & tear down process. Then, as market comes to an end, we'll start packing up and putting the event back into a nearby storage area. (It's really pretty easy, and it will be even easier with your help!)

There's not a strict dress code or anything, but volunteers should be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs and work on their feet for at least two hours. (but it likely won't even take THAT long) We try to be finished and ready to leave by 9pm—it is a Thursday night after all!

Whether you choose to volunteer or just attend the event, please remember to bring a reusable water bottle as needed. The market does not offer disposable water bottles to purchase but the info booth does have a water bottle refill station! Also try to remember to bring a coat or sweatshirt, even in the Summer months it can often get quite chilly when the sun goes down!

If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Do you have a green thumb? If gardening is your passion and you like to play in the dirt, you can help us with planting, watering, weeding, and pruning. We are looking for volunteers who want to garden and nurture it throughout the growing season. We have a quarter acre garden that needs tending to throughout the summer. This garden helps supply families that are in need with fresh produce throughout the summer and fall. If you have any interest please reach out to Catholic Charities at 563.556.5125.

Looking for people to assist putting food away on truck days, helping with our food drives, and taking clients through our food pantry. 

Dubuque Trees Forever has a new neighborhood orchard at the corner of Hill St and Caledonia.   We are developing a team of volunteers to help with weeding, watering and on-going care of the site.  Would you or your organization like to be involved?    The first few years are critical to long term success.  We hope to rotate regular duties with teams of community members from churches, schools, families, neighborhoods, businesses and more.   Training and tools provided.

Children are very welcome but must be accompanied by an adult

Want to join us?   Email us at welovetrees@dubuquetreesforever.org

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to assist Crescent Community Health Center implement its strategic plan? Your patient voice is needed to help the leadership team make changes, add services, engage patients and create patient satisfaction. Monthly meetings are usually set up on the first Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025,25 and July 9, 2025. A meal is provided and RSVP requested. Please reach out to me to find out more about this great opportunity!

looking for new members and some motivated individuals to take on leadership roles! Our council is going through a transition and the positions of president and treasurer are now open! 

Are you interested in providing meaningful support and making a big difference in the lives of patients and families receiving hospice care? We are currently seeking volunteers to join our team. Hold a hand, listen to memories & stories, read a story, play games, etc.  Ages 13+ are encouraged to apply! Criminal background check required.

Help make historic photographs of Dubuque more accessible!

To help make our collection more accessible, we have begun scanning the many historic photographs in our collection. To make them truly accessible, these scanned photographs need additional descriptive text. If you enjoy looking at photographs and describing things in detail, this is an ideal volunteer opportunity. While this project can be worked on at the CDH, it is ideal for those that don't want to navigate campus as all you need is a computer with internet access and an email address.

 Administration volunteer

Requirements:

We are looking for dependable, responsible, friendly individuals to volunteer in the Visitors Center at Camp Courageous. Visitor Center volunteers greet visitors, answer phones, give tours of the camp, sell camp store items, and may do other office tasks. Training will be provided. 

Hours:

Saturday: 8am to 12pm 

                  12pm to 4pm 

Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

Check open camps volunteer opportunities here: 

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/4lximtgj3u4m8t

Welcome others to learn more about Camp Courageous

What to expect:

Training will be provided to anyone wanting to volunteer in the Administrative Department but a volunteer can expect to:

Every year, hundreds of Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) volunteers help make a difference in the lives of lost, abandoned, neglected, rescued or surrendered companion animals that come through our doors. No volunteer contribution is too small or insignificant – they all help us continue our efforts as a no-kill humane society committed to rescuing, supporting, educating and advocating for our companion animal friends!

DRHS volunteers should possess perseverance, independence, and initiative, with a long-term goal of helping promote the health and well-being of all companion animals in the care of the
DRHS. Volunteers should be willing to learn from and work hand in hand with staff, be
excited about animal enrichment, and passionate about the well-being of all animals.

Duties include familiarizing yourself with DRHS organization policies and procedures, the building, and staff members. Helping with duties include dishes, laundry, and cleaning animal living areas. Additional opportunities after training has been completed include walking and socializing dogs, socializing cats, help with grooming efforts, event assistance and support, fundraising efforts, and more!

APPLY NOW!

Step 1: Fill out online volunteer application here --> Volunteer Application Link

Step 2: Complete virtual orientation process

Once you've filled out an application, you will receive an automated email with next steps for the virtual orientation process. Please follow the instructions, and once completed, we will review your results within 3-5 business days. Once reviewed, you will receive a final email confirming your active status as a DRHS volunteer, with instruction on how to schedule your first day in the shelter! 

If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@dbqhumane.org. 

Dubuque Main Street hosts the Dubuque Farmers' Market in downtown Dubuque May through October. We need help from volunteers who are familiar with running credit card machines.
We ask volunteers to arrive at 6:30 and we wrap up at 12pm. This is a seated opportunity to help the Farmers' Market Manager help customers and process token sales for our vendors.
Our goal is to have 2 volunteers at each week's market. If you can help, please reply with the Saturdays you have available.

Looking for a piano player for teaching students and playing for our congregation.

We have multiple programs through out the week. Such as choir, scouting program, gaming night, archery, and band. Looking for musicians who can teach guitar and ukulele. Monday through Friday nights.

Child mentors are the main support for the children we serve.  They greet families as they arrive at the barn and maintain connection with their assigned child for the duration of their lesson.  They give encouragement, reinforce directions, provide hand-over-hand demonstration to help the child learn skills, help the instructor as needed, provide physical support for children needing this, and most of all create a lasting bond with an incredible child as they learn an amazing skill.  No horse experience is necessary.  You must be over the age of 14 to participate.  A positive attitude, encouraging spirit and desire to help another person is all that is required!

Horse leaders at Inspiration Stables handle, groom, tack and lead horses for lessons.  Previous horse experience is necessary.  Our leaders are responsible for reading the horse's cues and maintaining a safe environment for our children to learn horsemanship skills in.  We focus on matching a horse with a leader for the duration of a session to build trust and relationship between horse and human. 

Volunteer on the DBQ Shovel Crew this winter! To help, complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP!

As a DBQ Shovel Crew volunteer you will be paired with a resident in need of assistance who is not physically able to remove snow and ice from their city sidewalk and do not have other resources to remove the snow and ice such as neighbors, friends, or a hired service. We are seeking volunteers who can help throughout the winter season.  The commitment is caring for assigned addresses all winter.

We are all pedestrians at some point in the day, whether walking to a car, the bus, to work, or just in your neighborhood. Your help in keeping sidewalks clear after snow and ice events is a meaningful way to help neighbors in need and the community!

Want to volunteer, but in need of snow and ice removal equipment? We may be able to help! Sign up and we’ll follow up with you on getting access to shovels and deicer salt.

Please complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP to sign up as a volunteer! Once you are paired with a resident/address, we will be in touch with you to sign our volunteer waiver. Thank you!

We are seeking compassionate and energetic individuals to volunteer their time to assist with childcare services. Our volunteers play a vital role in enriching the lives of children by engaging them in educational activities, fostering a safe and nurturing environment, and supporting the operational needs of our childcare facilities.

Position Responsibilities:

 Work with both staff and volunteers to assist in the direct provision of child care and to foster a loving and welcoming environment for the children.

 Play with, care for, and talk to children, offering them comfort and respect.

 Assist staff with taking care of the children which will include changing nappies, help with feeding (set up and clean up) and bottle-feeding feeding babies.

 Engage in individual and group activities with the children such as reading stories, playing music and games.  Accompany them to school (toddlers) or doctor’s appointments, when required.

 Assist staff with clean-up and general maintenance of the childcare area.

 Develop and create positive relationships with individual babies, staff and other volunteers.

 Attend volunteer team orientations and training sessions.

 Be present and on time for scheduled shifts

Volunteers must be the age of 18 and must pass a background check!

Our new Early Learning Center contains a Nature Explorer Certified playground! On this playground we have 10 vegetable garden boxes and some landscaping that needs to be maintained. The ELC is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come down on a bi-weekly basis to help maintain our gardens and landscaping. Responsibilities could include, pulling weddings, planting seeds/ flowers, brushing up woodchips, watering plants, and more. 

If you love to garden, please reach out to Courtney at cmorgan@dubuquey.org! Hours are flexible!

Centrally Rooted is happy to announce the grand opening of our Exploration Lab. Located on the 2nd floor of Centrally Rooted, our exploration lab is FREE and offers both an art studio and a music lab. Hours of operation are M-F 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday morning 9:00AM - noon. Labs are free for any resident to utilize and enjoy.  The volunteer staffer will sign participants in and keep track of how many people utilize the facility as well as simply being an onsite official presence.

We have a special need for teen or adult volunteers to help watch children while parents study English and citizenship! Contact us for specific times needed. The center is a welcoming place where individuals meet new friends and enjoy conversation. When individuals come to the center for a tutoring session, time is allotted for individuals to converse with others over coffee and tea. Snacks or desserts provided by the center. During this time, students and tutors from all over the world engage in stimulating conversation, share stories or even bring in cuisine from their countries of origin. Many of our English-language and citizenship students also are parents or have childcare responsibilities, so valued volunteers help care for their children, allowing the adults to focus on their studies. Hospitality volunteers may help with childcare, food preparation and welcoming visitors to our Center!

From time to time we have special projects that we need volunteers to help with. This could be helping organize certain departments, assisting with cleaning projects, clean up of the space outside the building, shredding activities and maore

Crescent Community Health Center is looking for volunteers to help at our welcome table inside of the newly renovated Metx building located in the Washington Neighborhood. Volunteer will greet patients and community members and help direct them to the medical and dental offices within the building, assist with accessibility and ensure that pre-screening has been completed prior to entering the building. Hours are flexible!

Among the many resources available at the Center for Dubuque History is a reference file created by local genealogist Biays Bowerman. This resource is a name index of 27 primary source books and documents including an early census, voter lists, and cemeteries. The indexed materials were created between 1830 and 1917 and are an important resource for finding information on early settlers. This entire project was completed by hand and includes thousands of handwritten index cards which now need to be transcribed into an Excel spreadsheet. This work will need to be done at the CDH, but can be done anytime the Library is open after training. The ability to read cursive will be helpful.

The center is a welcoming place where individuals meet new friends and enjoy conversation. When individuals come to the center for a tutoring session, time is allotted for individuals to converse with others over coffee and tea. Snacks or desserts provided by the center. During this time, students and tutors from all over the world engage in stimulating conversation, share stories or even bring in cuisine from their countries of origin. Many of our English-language and citizenship students also are parents or have childcare responsibilities, so valued volunteers help care for their children, allowing the adults to focus on their studies. Hospitality volunteers may help with childcare, food preparation and welcoming visitors to our Center!

Students work one-on-one with a conversation partner or volunteer tutor to learn English and/or to prepare for the citizenship test. Adult language learners are carefully paired with a volunteer conversation partner or tutor whose background, availability and interests relate well to the adult student’s goals. Additionally, students learn useful skills or information about how to navigate life in a new country. Students and volunteers share their own background and also learn about others’ cultural backgrounds, which enriches everyone’s experience. Tutoring sessions generally last two hours, with an approximately 15 minute break in the middle of the session. During this break, the entire group gathers around a table to practice their conversational English skills and get to know one another better. No previous teaching experience necessary, and curriculum provided. 

 The Manchester Garage Sale is run by volunteers. From sorting items, stocking shelves, or working the cash register, the sale couldn’t operate or be as successful as it is without these incredible volunteers. If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering at the garage sale then please call 319-465-5916, ext. 2340 for details.

Volunteer on the DBQ Shovel Crew this winter! To help, complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP!

As a DBQ Shovel Crew volunteer you will be paired with a resident in need of assistance who is not physically able to remove snow and ice from their city sidewalk and do not have other resources to remove the snow and ice such as neighbors, friends, or a hired service. We are seeking volunteers who can help throughout the winter season.  The commitment is caring for assigned addresses all winter. 

We are all pedestrians at some point in the day, whether walking to a car, the bus, to work, or just in your neighborhood. Your help in keeping sidewalks clear after snow and ice events is a meaningful way to help neighbors in need and the community! 

Want to volunteer, but in need of snow and ice removal equipment? We may be able to help! Sign up and we’ll follow up with you on getting access to shovels and deicer salt. 

If you need help shoveling this snow season or know someone who does, please contact Rob McDonald with the City of Dubuque Engineering Department at (563) 589-4159. Rob will connect qualifying individuals in need with a DBQ Shovel Crew volunteer. 

Please complete this survey https://arcg.is/0KmSP first and then RESPOND to this opportunity (blue button at the top of this post).  We required that all volunteers sign up for an account with Volunteer DBQ, this streamlines the communication process so we can help more people!  When you first sign up for an account on Volunteer DBQ you are only required to put Name, Phone, and Email, which makes the whole process able to be completed in less than 5 minutes! 

Once you are paired with a resident/address, we will be in touch with you to sign our volunteer waiver. Thank you!

Are you outgoing? Do you have a passion for the events? Are you ready to spread awareness and find more people to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease? If you answered yes, we need your help!

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Iowa chapter is looking for volunteers to help us with our second signature event, The Longest Day. You are invited to join The Longest Day Team Task Force where you will play a vital role in team recruitment and cultivation, as well as marketing and promoting the event. Meetings and check ins will take place throughout the next few months via conference call.

The Longest Day is a unique sunrise-to-sunset team fundraising event to honor the strength, heart and endurance of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Held on June 20, the summer solstice, teams will participate in any activity of their choice to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit The Longest Day website at alz.org/tld.

Perfect for interest groups, runners, golfers, bridge players, you name it!

For more information about this exciting volunteer opportunity, please contact, Marsha Williams, mawilliams@alz.org. 

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:

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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