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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Medical volunteering: volunteer opportunities which allow you to directly observe and interact with patients

Non-medical volunteering: volunteer opportunities which do not allow you to directly observe and interact with patients

Should I Do Medical or Non-Medical Volunteering?

Yes!

Do whatever you're passionate about, whether it's medical or non-medical. Generally, it's good to have at least one kind of medical experience though (working, job shadowing, volunteering, research, etc) so you can show admissions committees that you're committed to medicine and understand what that commitment means.

Personal Experiences

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As a student pursuing a career in medicine you will hear over and over how important volunteering is. It can be very daunting at first, especially as a large university like Iowa, but once you know what to look for you will be able to find the right fit for you. Many pre-med students assume you need to volunteer in healthcare, but that is not the case. I have volunteered with several different organizations, some related to medicine and some not, and they all have provided me with amazing experiences. If you enjoy patient care I would investigate volunteering in a hospital, clinic, or nursing home. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has a lot of amazing opportunities ranging from inside the hospital to on the road with clinics. I currently volunteer at the Mobile Clinic which has given me great experience with patients and healthcare. If you are not yet comfortable with patient care, or maybe you just need a change of scenery, there are a lot of other volunteer opportunities not related to medicine. Food banks and shelters are always looking for help. In the past I volunteered with the Riverbend Food Bank which not only lead me to meet some amazing individuals, but also gave me hands on experience with assisting others. The important thing to remember when finding an organization to volunteer for is not how good it looks on paper, but how much you enjoy it. If you genuinely enjoy the volunteer work you are doing, you and those you are helping will get so much more out of it.

Madelyn

Human Physiology

UI, 2023

My Volunteer Experiences:

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Get involved with stuff you're passionate about, not necessarily medically related and start it early. I went to Iowa was involved in Camp Kesem, Dance Marathon, among other volunteering orgs (I was a companion at a nursing home, a volunteer in elementary schools to promote writing, a hospital volunteer etc.) and other organizations but the schools tended to really talk to me about stuff I was interested in and had a lot of hours put into!

One more thing - I didn't really know about volunteering with the mobile clinic until I was actually in medical school but I would really recommend this for pre-meds and others interested in a health professional school. You will volunteer with a lot of medical students and can talk to them about any questions you have. Plus, there are many roles you can volunteer in and you can gain so much hands on knowledge with taking vitals and doing labs and working with patients, which is so helpful for the future! 

Kayla

Carver COM

M.D., 2023

My Volunteer Experiences:

Online Volunteering

ONLINE VOLUNTEERING

American Cancer Society

Provides volunteers with virtual ways to volunteer through companionship or even working to garner support for cancer treatment. Also has some in person opportunities as simple as providing rides to treatment for patients.

Upchieve

Volunteers are notified when a student needs help on homework or any learning taking place. The volunteer serves as a tutor for disadvantaged youth.

United Nations Volunteers

Provides tons of ways to help – and all you need is the internet. Translating, writing and editing, art and design, or even research are all ways the UN is asking for help.

Amnesty Decoders

This website provides a platform for volunteers to use their computers or phones to sift through pictures, information, and other documents  to research and expose human rights violations.

Crisis Text Line

This is a 24/7 text line for people in crises around the United States. The initial training is demanding but is perfect for those who are night owls and want to complete some volunteering.

This websites goal is to create the largest digital library through the sole help of volunteers. Volunteers donate eligible books, transcribe books, and proofread others’ work.

Project Gutenberg

Zooniverse

Volunteers simply look at tons of images, some research, or other data while answering simple questions about it. Each of these ‘projects’ relates to some significant research being done with volunteers contributing!

Warm Up America

If you are a proficient knitter, blanket maker, or have any crocheting experience then your help is needed. Warm Up America requests different varieties of blankets, scarves, hats, gloves, etc. to provide for those who cannot afford them.

Chemo Angels

Volunteers provide a sort of companion and pen pal with someone presently going through chemotherapy. A traditional volunteer sends small trinkets, cards, and uplifting notes during their partners treatment. Other volunteers send cards or even do the small act of praying for a patient.

Women's Resource and Action Center

We will be shifting our training and activities online for the semester but we will still be offering opportunities to get involved in social justice campaigns, event planning and programming, current events discussions, and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Video chat (with parent/guardian approval), Call or message; short and at least weekly, Mail a Care Package, Take a Virtual Tour online together, Start a Book Club online, Play Online Board Games, Host a Netflix Movie Party

Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Medical Volunteering

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING

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Hospital/Clinic

Hospital/Clinic
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200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA

52242

34 unit placement options, many with direct patient interaction. Must commit to at least 3 hours per week for two semesters

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Mobile Clinic

Help the underserved receive basic medical care. Positions include EMR expert, interpreter, vitals, labs, patient educator, HIV/HCV testing, and patient advocate

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Mercy Hospital

Assist with overall patient comfort, stocking and assisting department staff as trained and appropriate (medical, orthopedics, emergency care, endoscopy, ICU, oncology, surgery, telemetry, mother-child)

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500 E Market St.

Iowa City, IA

52245

Free Medical and Dental Clinic

Access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity. Positions include phlebotomist/lab technician, interpreter, patient guide, and receptionist

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2440 Towncrest Dr

Iowa City, IA

52240

Iowa City VA Health Care System

Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the Iowa City VA Health Care System and help make our patients' stay more enjoyable. Volunteers can perform a number of services, and a volunteer's talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments

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601 Highway 6 W

Iowa City, IA

52246

Emma Goldman Clinic

We exist to empower women through quality reproductive health care that includes abortion services, gynecology services, safer sex promotion, and active education. Our volunteer opportunities vary and are based on not only skills, interest and experience, but the amount of time that you are able to contribute to the clinic including Direct Service Training for assisting with Walk-In Pregnancy Services and Abortion Advocacy

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227 N Dubuque St

Iowa City, IA

52245

Mental Health/Counseling

Mental Health/Counseling

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4515 Melrose Ave

Iowa City, IA

52246

Provide short and long-term residential treatment services for adults with mental health and medical conditions, intellectual disabilities and elderly who require 24-hour treatment and supervision. Our programs help individuals gain the necessary skills to return to live in the community of their choice

Chatham Oaks, Inc.

CommUnity Crisis Services

Volunteers are trained in a wide variety of counseling techniques and will provide direct support to clients in need over the phone, text, or online. The training and experience are excellent preparation for those pursuing careers in health care, social work, or related fields.

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1121 S Gilbert St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Prelude Behavioral Services

At Prelude Behavioral Services, we are dedicated to the possibilities of change and committed to enhancing quality of life through accessible behavioral health services

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238 Stevens Dr

Iowa City, IA

52240

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430 Southgate Ave

Iowa City, IA

52240

Compeer of Johnson County

The Compeer Program matches adults who are living with mental illness with community volunteers to create intentional friendships with the goal of reducing isolation and loneliness. You will meet with your friend on a regular basis at mutually convenient times to share activities you both enjoy.

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Senior Services

Senior Services
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2200 Oakdale Rd

Coralville, IA

52245

Provides transitional health care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and end-of-life care

Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center

Bickford Senior Living

Our purpose is to do whatever it takes to make our residents happy including Basic Needs, Care Needs, and Unrecognized Needs

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3500 Lower West Branch Rd

Iowa City, IA 52245

Briarwood Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing Facility offering rehabilitation, long term care and respite care

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605 Greenwood Dr

Iowa City, IA

52246

Iowa City Hospice

You may find your calling in helping with administrative tasks at our office, or your warmth and concern for people may lead you to become a patient care volunteer, where you quickly find that simple acts like sitting and talking or holding a hand have a tremendous impact on someone’s life.

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1025 Wade St

Iowa City, IA

52240

TRAIL of Johnson County

Volunteers assist our members in a variety of important ways, all of which are helping older Johnson County adults age more securely in their own homes. Opportunities include medical advocacy, home services, etc.

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Patient and Family Support

Patient/FamilySupport
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1556 S 1st Ave

Suite B

Iowa City, IA 52240

Devoted to empowering people with disabilities so they may achieve greater independence and community participation. Medically-related volunteer positions include direct service, program development and peer support

Access 2 Independence

ALS Association

Whether you are looking to volunteer one day a year at a special event or weekly for a family affected by ALS, we have something for you

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Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa

Their services include Neuro Resource Facilitation, Support Groups, Iowa Brain Injury Resource Network, Education & Training, and Advocacy

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1556 S 1st Ave

Suite A

Iowa City, IA 52240

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Volunteers are an important part of MDA’s 70-year history. Through volunteer committees, boards, community events, and Summer Camps where kids build confidence and independence, volunteers are tightly woven into MDA’s fabric

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Alzheimer's Association

Our volunteers are passionate, inspired, and making a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer's disease. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or can make a more significant time commitment, please consider becoming an Alzheimer's Association volunteer. Includes opportunities to volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator, Advocate, etc.

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200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA

52242

Community volunteers serve refreshments to donors after they've donated at area blood drives. As a refreshment host, volunteers help donors feel comfortable and appreciated as they rest the required post donation time. Telerecruitment Volunteers come to the Donor Center to call donors, reminding them that it is time to schedule another donation

DeGowin Blood Center

American Cancer Society

As an American Cancer Society volunteer, you can honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, help save the lives of people in your local community, and around the world.

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American Red Cross

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A typical volunteer can help at blood donor drives. Other volunteers are a form of on-call staff that help when disaster strikes in the local community.  

No-Medical Volunteering

NON-MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Support/Advocacy

Abuse Survivors
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1105 S Gilbert Ct

Iowa City, IA

52240

Volunteers answer crisis lines, perform emergency intakes, facilitate support groups, provide advocacy in a variety of settings, and provide information and referrals to victims of domestic violence. 

Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Women's Resource and Action Center

WRAC works to create greater equity for individuals and communities of all identities, through activism, social justice initiatives, leadership training, advocacy, service, and personal and professional development.

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230 N Clinton St

Iowa City, IA

52242

Nisaa African Family Services

Do you want to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault? Are you interested in doing prevention work or community education? Or working with the youth? Are you interested in planning events or helping out at one of our events?

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1700 S 1st Ave

Suite A and B

Iowa City, IA 52240

Rape Victim Advocacy Program

Volunteers respond to survivors in hospitals and police stations, answer crisis lines, facilitate workshops on campus, and teach in middle schools and high schools. Volunteers begin by specializing in one area and attend the respective training

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Animals

Animals and Wildlife

Volunteers make all the difference in the world to the animals at the center. Volunteers provide the animals with responsive and positive human contact, exercise and relief from their kennels and cages.

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3910 Napoleon Ln

Iowa City, IA

52240

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Raptor Advocacy Rehabilitation and Education

Our current operations include rescue, triage, short-term medical treatment, and transfer of birds to long-term rehab facilities or education groups.

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3505 Hwy 1 SW

Suite 29a

Iowa City, IA 52240

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

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26 E Market St

Iowa City, IA

52245

Anyone can help CIVIC fulfill its mission by participating in citizen diplomacy.  As a citizen diplomat, you can help provide a meaningful and memorable experience to each international visitor!

Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities

Englert Theatre

Volunteers serve at Englert events as ushers, taking tickets and seating patrons. They help out with facility maintenance and handy work. They assist with administrative duties and lend a hand in the box office. Their friendliness and enthusiasm is an irreplaceable part of the Englert experience.

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221 E Washington St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Hancher Guild

Volunteers provide vital services by managing and staffing the Hancher Showcase, offering tours of Hancher, coordinating special projects, and acting as goodwill ambassadors for the performing arts

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141 E Park Rd

Iowa City, IA

52242

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

Volunteers at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts help to provide patrons with a memorable theater-going experience, whether assisting behind the scenes or working directly with patrons

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1302 5th St

Coralville, IA

52241

Summer of the Arts

We need 6-8 volunteers each week to check in our attendees and direct cars to parking spots before the movies, and help direct traffic at the end of the night. Volunteer shifts begin at 7:45PM, with a brief training and will conclude at the end of the night. 

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319 E 1st St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Basic Needs

Basic Needs

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840 S Capitol St

Iowa City, IA

52240

The mission of Table to Table is to keep wholesome, edible food from going to waste by collecting it from donors and distributing to those in need through agencies that serve the hungry, homeless and at-risk populations. Must Commit to minimum of 10 volunteer hours, or four volunteer shifts, and to a weekly three-hour shift

Table to Table

Shelter House

Shelter House volunteers selflessly donate over 2,500 hours of their time and talent each year and are the backbone of our daily work. When you volunteer at Shelter House, you solve problems, strengthen communities, connect to others, and improve lives

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429 Southgate Ave

Iowa City, IA

52240

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Volunteers must commit to a semester of volunteering once per week for three hours at a time. Volunteers are able to work with kids, clean, prepare meals, and help in many other ways to give back to the community.

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730 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA

52246

CommUnity Food Bank

When you volunteer in the food bank or mobile pantry, you’ll work on a team of compassionate and dedicated individuals and might perform a wide range of tasks, including stocking shelves, assisting clients, or helping with data entry. Must commit to a weekly 3-hour shift for at least 6 months

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1121 S Gilbert Ct

Iowa City, IA

52240

Crowded Closet Thrift Shop

Our mission is to share God’s love and compassion in the name of Christ by supporting Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) world relief, service and development programs, as well as local community relief agencies. 

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851 Hwy 6 E Ste 101

Iowa City, IA

52240

The Salvation Army offers volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as opportunities for group projects. Independent volunteering is a great way to meet new people while helping others, and group projects serve as wonderful team-building activities for established groups or clubs

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1116 Gilbert Ct

Iowa City, IA

52240

Salvation Army

Proteus, Inc.

Proteus provides agricultural workers and their families with affordable health care, education assistance, and job training.

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1548 S Gilbert St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Free Lunch Program

The Free Lunch Program (FLP) is one of the quiet services in the Iowa City area. Started by two therapists from the Community Mental Health Center, wishing to address the concerns of their clients, it shows how all aspects of life effect someone's mental and physical outcomes.

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity has the typical ‘builds’ that provide a new family with a home. There are more ways to help such as in the warehouse or through outreach programs.

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IC Compassion

IC Compassion is a Christ centered organization that engages culturally diverse communities together through hope, opportunities and partnerships. Together we equip people at their point of need to move out of poverty and inspire them to be of service to others.

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1035 Wade St

Iowa City, IA

52240

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 Iowa’s poor and vulnerable populations.  We rely on volunteers to help us expand our abilities to reach even more people and provide them with excellent services

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1700 S 1st Ave

Iowa City, IA

52240

Iowa Legal Aid

Coralville Community Food Pantry

We believe that when you give food, you give hope. And hope requires a lot of helping hands. The Coralville Community Food Pantry relies heavily on volunteer power to provide food assistance to Coralville residents

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1002 5th St

Coralville, IA

52241

North Liberty Community Pantry

We have a wide variety of opportunities available for volunteers. We currently have in increased need for volunteers during these uncertain times.

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89 N Jones Blvd

North Liberty, IA

52317

Childcare

Childcare

Volunteer opportunities include after school programs, school break day camps, social and developmental activities with families and sibship (a support group for kids who have a sibling with a disability)

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2620 Muscatine Ave

Iowa City, IA

52240

The Arc of Southeast Iowa

Childserve

We have many volunteer opportunities like reading to kids, playing games, preparing or helping with a craft and more! We also need volunteers for our exciting annual events like the Run, Walk, and FUN for the Kids, Trunk or Treat, Kid’s Week, and other fun events throughout the year

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2350 Oakdale Blvd

Coralville, IS

52241

4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care

We hope to reduce the risk of child abuse and to reduce the need for foster care placements by providing temporary child care at no cost to the families in crisis

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1500 Sycamore St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Court Appointed Special Advocate of Iowa

Thousands of children in Iowa are currently under the juvenile court's jurisdiction due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers  visit their assigned child, read case documents, contact other case parties and prepare a monthly update for their Coordinator and Coach. 

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Education

Education
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11 Macbride Hall

Iowa City, IA

52242

We hope to inspire in visitors of all ages understanding and a sense of wonder, discovery, respect, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds through exhibits, educational programs, and collections, as well as through linkages with UI research and activities

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.

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On Iowa!

Volunteers are an essential element in producing a successful program to welcome new students into our University community and family

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Iowa City Public Library

Check-in books, work The Book End, assist in the Children’s room, participate in the Teen Activity Group, and more! Generally we require a minimum commitment of 3 months with 1.5 hours per week and more than 20 hours of volunteering

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123 S Linn St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Faith Academy

We encourage students to passionately pursue learning while understanding that life is characterized by loving God, loving others, and serving the world. This Christ-centered school will radiate with the gospel message, seek to transform the community, and elevate the value of education and redemption

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1030 Cross Park Ave

Iowa City, IA

52240

We amplify the presence of women and girls in technology through education, community-building and advocacy. The Iowa Tech Chicks welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds! You do not have to have any tech skills to help us.

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Iowa Tech Chicks

Iowa Youth Writing Project

IYWP is an arts outreach organization based at the University of Iowa that empowers, inspires, and engages K-12 youth throughout the state using language arts and creative thinking. We provide one-of-a-kind writing, publishing, and creative learning opportunities to Iowa’s children and teens.

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24 Phillips Hall

Iowa City, IA

52245

Old Capitol Museum

The Old Capitol Museum seeks to educate the university, local, and national communities on the continuing significance of the humanities, through public outreach initiatives, educational programming, exhibitions, and academic scholarship

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21 Old Capitol

Iowa City, IA

52242

The Backpack Project

We aim to promote education and intellectual growth for high school students in Iowa City by offering tutoring and mentorship at no cost.

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Iowa Children's Museum

Volunteers are needed to facilitate our many interactive exhibits. You will have the opportunity to interact with the museum visitors and help promote the importance of informal learning.

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1451 Coral Ridge Ave

Coralville, IA 52241

Environmental

Environmental

FoCL is a non-profit partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local organizations interested in the well-being of the Coralville Lake. 

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Coralville Lake

Friends of Coralville Lake

Grow Johnson County

You don't have to be a master gardener to make a difference. Our team always welcomes helping hands to assist with various tasks around the farm site--whether planting, weeding, harvesting, washing veggies, or even assisting with an educational demonstration.

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4811 Melrose Ave

Iowa City, IA

52246

Friends of Johnson County Conservation

We hope you will join us in some way. We are excited about partnering with the Johnson County Conservation Board and spreading the news about the wonderful natural areas right here in Johnson County

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Backyard Abundance

We help people create beautiful, environmentally-beneficial landscapes that provide healthy food and habitat. Since 2006, we have directly reached thousands of people through fun classes, landscape tours and design consultations

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Coralville Lake

The Coralville Lake Team is dedicated to providing quality outdoor recreation and natural resources. We need your help in making Coralville Lake the best it can be

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Immigration Services

Immigration Services

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We are dedicated to teaching English language and life skills to Iowa City area adult immigrants and refugees. We strive to promote a sense of community belonging and practical assistance in learning about our community and culture.

Friendship Community Project

Refugee and Immigrant Association

Many things that native Iowans take for granted are new to those who haven’t grown up in this area or the United States. If you would like to volunteer to help drive a newly arrived resident or to just sit and answer questions,

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Political/Social Justice

Political/Social Justice

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1556 1st Ave Ste C

Iowa City, IA

52240

CWJ of Eastern Iowa’s mission is to unite low-wage workers across race, ethnicity, and immigration status. We work through education, leadership development, issue-based organizing, direct services, and community alliances.

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa

Iowa United Nations Association

We are an advocate for the United Nations and a platform for connecting people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems through advocacy, programming, statewide collaboration, and media relations.

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20 E Market St #200

Iowa City, IA

52245

Beloved Community Initiative

The Beloved Community Initiative for Racial Justice, Healing, and Reconciliation in Iowa is always looking for volunteers to help in the office, assist with hospitality at events and programs, and get the word out in the community about upcoming events

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26 E Market St

Iowa City, IA

52245

League of Women Voters

The League has volunteer opportunities ranging from registering voters, organizing candidate forums, and planning events.

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Senior Services

Senior Services

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for adults of all ages. We work with you to find a role that fits your skills, interests, and goals as a volunteer.

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28 S Linn St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Iowa City Senior Center

Elder Services, Inc.

As an Elder Services volunteer, your time and kindness mean the world to older adults in need.  Volunteer drivers deliver hot meals  in Johnson County 5 days per week, helping to build a community where clients are able to age independently and with dignity in their own homes.

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2210 9th St Ste 1

Coralville, IA

52241

Special Needs

Special Needs/Disability Services

In the spirit of Bill Sackter it provides: a venue to practice and to showcase a diversity of artists, volunteer and workplace experience for individuals with and without disabilities, and a community forum on abilities awareness

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730 S Dubuque St

Iowa City, IA

52240

Uptown Bill's & Extend the Dream

Access 2 Independence

Devoted to empowering people with disabilities so they may achieve greater independence and community participation. Non-medically-related volunteer positions include community outreach, communications, operations, fundraising, and special event coordination

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1556 S 1st Ave Ste B

Iowa City, IA

52240

Camp Courageous

Each individual has unique gifts, and there are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Camp Courageous to share one’s gifts – answering phones in the office, serving on an event committee, being a camp counselor, cleaning up the grounds, or assisting with a fundraising event.

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Iowa Best Buddies

Positively impacting the lives of Iowans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and our network of volunteers who make it happen. Everyone has their own story to tell. Some are sad, some are happy, but all of them are about being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

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Special Olympics Iowa

Using sports as the catalyst, Special Olympics is fighting inactivity, injustice and intolerance. As a result, people with intellectual disabilities become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all.

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NAMI Johnson County appreciates the hard work and commitment from everybody who donates their time to help us continue our effort in helping everybody affected by mental illnesses.

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1105 S Gilbert St

Ste 200

Iowa City, IA 52240

NAMI Johnson County

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve school success, improve their self-confidence, and avoid risky behaviors such as fighting or trying drugs and alcohol.

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Girls on the Run

Over the course of the ten-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event

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26 E Market St

Iowa City, IA

52245

United Action for Youth

Volunteers at UAY help to create a positive, lasting impact on the youth that we serve. You will have the opportunity to build healthy relationships with young people. In turn, you will find that spending time with these young people will have a positive impact on you as well!

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1700 S 1st Ave #14

Iowa City, IA 52240

355 Iowa Ave

Iowa City, IA 52240

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Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club

Welcome to the home of the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club. Iowa City Kickers is open to boys and girls in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Our geographical coverage includes Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and surrounding communities. 

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Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park

Let Me Run

Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional and social health, in addition to their physical health. 

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The Fifth Ward Saints North strives to positively influence the lives of at-risk youth ages 5-12 using a combination of athletics, arts programs, and social service resources.

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140 Gathering Place

Iowa City, IA

52246

Fifth Ward Saints North

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