United Way of Central Iowa connects people to volunteer and leadership development opportunities. Click on the links below to learn more.
A web-based volunteer matching application, named Volunteer Solutions, was launched by United Way of Central Iowa to help volunteers in the community find the perfect volunteer match with over 400 volunteer opportunities.
This service is part of a nationwide searchable database of over 100 communities listing more than 25,000 volunteer opportunities.
Any nonprofit 501(c)3 organization as well as government agencies and faith-based organizations can list their volunteer needs on the site. They need not be United Way funded agencies.
Organizations may post their volunteer opportunities by registering on the website. There is no charge.
The 10,000 Hours Show seeks to encourage community volunteerism of high school students, college students and young professionals in Central Iowa by rewarding civic engagement with a free concert. The concert is a celebration of collective volunteer achievements and the only admission is 10 or more hours of volunteering.
This web-based service will assist you in finding the board opportunity that best suits your skills and interests.
Board service is a great way to develop leadership skills, share your professional expertise with nonprofit organizations and feel more involved with your community.
Click here for more information.
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
The Foster Grandparent Program offers individuals 60 years of age and older an opportunity to devote their volunteer service to infants, toddlers and children. Foster Grandparents receive training, a tax free stipend and other benefits.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
RSVP engages persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers. RSVP volunteers help build affordable housing, help with blood drives, provide mediation services for small claims cases, distribute food to the hungry, mentor children, teach 5th graders the art of public speaking, provide income tax assistance, collect and display new and used household goods and clothing, provide transportation to the homebound, provide intake services for veterans, provide information to seniors about investment fraud and so much more.
Use your life experience to change your community and improve lives. Share your knowledge, skills and talents by joining RSVP today.