An organization made up of volunteers from businesses, schools, churches, community organizations and beyond who package meals for delivery to malnourished people in Iowa, across the United States and around the world. Visit the website or call for more information on how to volunteer with Meals from the Heartland.

Volunteers serve in almost every area of the hospital aiding staff and assisting patients, their families, and visitors. A volunteer program for teens is also available.

Community assessment, collaboration, fundraising, and special events for local health and human service agencies.

Volunteer development.

Get Connected website lists local volunteer opportunities, donation needs, and agency events.

Provides collaborative leadership and fundraising for health and human service programs assisting Jasper County, Iowa, residents. The grant cycle begins each October and funding is awarded in the following March. Full details are available at untiedwayofjaspercounty.org

Volunteers are needed in non-patient areas such as the gift shop, family waiting rooms, clerical support, and more. A typical volunteer assignment is once a week for 2-4 hours.

Builds and rehabilitates homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of decent and affordable housing.

Program to match families who are struggling financially and in need of household items, furniture and beds/cribs with those wanting to donate furniture, beds and household items in good condition. Also looking for volunteers to pick up and deliver donations.

Connects individuals of all ages with volunteer programs that provides essential resources and training to address community needs.

Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child or group of siblings who are under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

Volunteer opportunities,

-- Be a friend to the patient and engage in activities such as sharing stories, playing cards, watching movies writing letters, etc.
-- Stay with a patient to give the caregiver a much needed break. This allows the caregiver time to run errands, take care of household business or just take time to recharge themselves
-- Provide emotional support to the caregiver following the loss of the patient, or assist with the adult grief and growth program or the children and teen groups
-- Lead a patient through a life review, record stories, gather pictures and prepare a typed history for the family to treasure
-- Provide transportation for patients/families to doctor appointments or grocery shopping; deliver supplies to patients
-- Provide patient directed spiritual support such as reading from the Bible, praying and arranging communion, etc.
-- Be present during a patient's last hours
-- Use your ability to knit or crochet while praying for comfort and peace for the patient who will receive the shawl
-- Assist at the Hospice Office with clerical duties which might include assisting with mailings, filing etc
-- Help with special events through promotional activities, make items for bake sales or auctions and various other tasks
-- Volunteer Veterans can visit and connect with Veterans in hospice

Connects volunteers with programs that best suit their interests, skills, and lifestyles.

Provides a statewide volunteer matching portal for volunteers and organizations to use to connect with one another. Volunteers can look for opportunities, events, or their favorite agencies. And organizations can recruit volunteers to serve at their agency or work on a project by using this system to post their open volunteer positions.

Maintains online database available to community-matching volunteers with opportunities.

Volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.

Connects volunteers with programs, donors of all types, as well as donations of all types to programs and agencies. Provides comprehensive information and referral service to the community, an education program on human services available in the metro area, and information on volunteerism.

Connection between agencies and community organizations that need volunteers and people who want to volunteer.

Partner with families of low resources to renovate or build new houses to meet their needs. The family purchases their new home from Habitat for Humanity through an affordable mortgage, down payment is required.

Volunteer opportunities at community agencies are listed online for youth, adults, and groups.

Volunteer opportunities,

-- Be a friend to the patient and engage in activities such as sharing stories, playing cards, watching movies writing letters, etc.
-- Stay with a patient to give the caregiver a much needed break. This allows the caregiver time to run errands, take care of household business or just take time to recharge themselves
-- Provide emotional support to the caregiver following the loss of the patient, or assist with the adult grief and growth program or the children and teen groups
-- Lead a patient through a life review, record stories, gather pictures and prepare a typed history for the family to treasure
-- Provide transportation for patients/families to doctor appointments or grocery shopping; deliver supplies to patients
-- Provide patient directed spiritual support such as reading from the Bible, praying and arranging communion, etc.
-- Be present during a patient's last hours
-- Use your ability to knit or crochet while praying for comfort and peace for the patient who will receive the shawl
-- Assist at the Hospice Office with clerical duties which might include assisting with mailings, filing etc
-- Help with special events through promotional activities, make items for bake sales or auctions and various other tasks
-- Volunteer Veterans can visit and connect with Veterans in hospice

RSVP 55 Plust Initiative is a community-wide volunteer effort for people ages 55 and up who want to use their life experiences to benefit others. Projects put volunteers' skills and talents to good use while providing a social network of like-minded peers. Opportunities include reading with and mentoring pre-school and elementary school aged children, assisting and staffing free tax sites, providing needed transportation to seniors, "one & done" projects and much more.

Recruits and refers volunteers for various agencies, programs, and projects.

Volunteer recruitment connects people wishing to volunteer with agencies in need of volunteers.

Database listing volunteer opportunities.

Engaging older Iowans age 55+ with opportunities to serve.

United Way of Wapello County connects interested community members with opportunities for volunteer service. Also operates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the Community Garden Program, and Reading Buddies Program.