Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

Volunteer Iowa improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.  The commission is comprised of 25 governor-appointed individuals who work with the staff and partner agencies to:

• Help agencies develop quality programs that use service as a strategy to fulfill their missions and address Iowa’s greatest areas of need;
• Help engage Iowans in their communities by promoting service and expanding the volunteer base, and;
• Connect individuals with appropriate service opportunities by building the volunteer infrastructure.

Volunteer Iowa also works with Iowa's network of Volunteer Coordination Centers and United Ways to provide localized volunteer service solutions.

How to Help:

Individuals can use their Get Connected to find opportunities to volunteer in communities across Iowa. They also have a section of volunteer FAQs, and specific information for volunteers age 55 and over, volunteers with disabilities, and individuals interested in volunteering as a pathway to employment.

Organizations can partner with Volunteer Iowa and become connected with funding opportunities, technical assistance on engaging community volunteers, and a variety of state-wide programs promoting and recognizing volunteerism. Organizations can also recruit volunteers through the Get Connected website.

Anyone who is interested in exploring opportunities to partner with Volunteer Iowa should call them at 1-800-308-5987 or email icvs@iowaeda.com.

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