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On-Line Directory of area organizations and agencies that need volunteers to help fulfill their missions:
**A note about this Directory… A number of area agencies and organizations were contacted and informed of our intention to produce a directory of area volunteer opportunities. From the responses we received, a directory was printed with the information the various organizations provided. This on-line edition contains the same information found in the printed version, but is regularly updated with additional or revised information. This is by no means a complete listing of all volunteer opportunities that exist; we hope this directory will grow by way of parishioner assistance. If you know of an organization that you think might want to be included in this online directory and next year’s printed directory, please email stbonifaceoutreach@hotmail.com. We welcome any comments and feedback you would like to share! -The Community Outreach Committee
Organization Name:
Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Organization Name:
Visiting Nurse
Services of Iowa
Organization Name:
Ronald
McDonald House
Organization Name:
Iowa Homeless
Youth Centers Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Toni Nicol, 515.265.1222, tnicol@yss.ames.ia.us
Organization Name: Special Olympics Iowa Location: 551 Dovetail Road, Grimes, IA Mission Statement or Purpose: Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Assist at our many events. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Rhonda Schwarzkopf, 515.986.5520, rschwarzkopf@soiowa.org
Organization Name: Waukee Area Christian Services Location: 1155 SE Boone Drive (lower level of Westview Church), Waukee Mission Statement or Purpose: Providing services to individuals and families in need in the community through a Food Pantry, Free Medical Clinic and Community Garden. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: A variety of serving opportunities are available for each ministry. One time service, weekly, monthly and on call rotations are available. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Melissa Stimple, 515.321.0894, info@waukeechristianservices.org, www.WaukeeChristianServices.org.
Organization Name: WesleyLife Home Care Location: 944 18th Street, Des Moines Mission Statement or Purpose: Guided by Christian compassion, we support the independence, health, and well being of older adults wherever they call home. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Clients of WesleyLife or The Department of Human Services: Volunteer Visitor, Volunteer Shopper, Transportation Volunteer, Guardian, Conservator, Adopt-A-Family or Adopt-A-Senior for Christmas Program, Office Volunteer, Emergency Meal Bags or Product Drives for Clients. Volunteer Opportunities Available for residents of Polk County and surrounding area, with a referral from a Case Manager: Money Management assistance including Bill Payer and Representative Payee. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Judy German, 515.699.3370, jgerman@wesleyservices.org
Organization Name: Central Iowa Shelter & Services Location: 205 15th Street Des Moines, IA Mission Statement or Purpose: Our mission is to provide free shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional conditions, and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Mostly for adults and older children with adult supervision. There is always a need to help with special projects or serving meals. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Tony Timm, 515.284.5719, TonyTimm@qwestoffice.net or visit our website at www.centraliowashelter.org
Organization Name: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa Location: 3024 - 104th Street, Urbandale Mission Statement or Purpose: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Wish Granting, Special Events, Board Member, Office/Clerical, Area Committee Member Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Mary Knueven, 515.334.2636, maryk@iowa.wish.org
Organization Name:
Deerfield Retirement Community
Volunteer Opportunities
Available for Individuals or Families:
Singing; playing musical
instruments; one-on-one or small group visiting; playing games/cards;
sharing a program (i.e. about a trip, a topic of knowledge, etc.); assisting
staff with outings in the community; assisting with decorating for special
functions or seasonal occasions; assisting with parties; leading current
events or memories from the past discussions; oral readings; decorating
bulletin boards; simple baking/snack making one-on-one or with a small
group; leading an art/craft session; leading a creative writing session;
leading exercises; playing the Wii; teaching basic computer skills; other
ideas welcome!
Organization Name:
Chrysalis
Foundation Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: -Serving on a committee (Committees include Philanthropy, Finance, Education, and Grants). -Hosting a small group gathering to educate others about the organization.
-Help promote Chrysalis events
and activities.
Organization Name:
Broadlawns
Medical Center Mission Statement or Purpose: To serve the hospital needs of Polk County residents. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Currently in need of Way Finders; the hospital is currently under construction and some of the departments will be moving to new locations. Volunteers are needed (particularly during business hours) to help patients and visitors find their destination. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: JillMacNaughton, 515.282.2323, jmacnaughton@broadlawns.org
Organization Name:
Children &
Families of Iowa’s Domestic Violence Services Mission Statement or Purpose: To offer safe shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children as well as provide outreach services to victims living in Polk and Warren Counties. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: For Individuals – Organize and accept donations for our Clothing Closet, assist with office projects or help with childcare for evening groups. For Groups – Organize our Clothing Closet, Hold a collection drive for needed items such as personal care items or blankets, Provide a one-time meal for our monthly Serenity Seekers group (approx 20-25 people on the 2nd Thursday of the month), or Adopt a client room by providing the labor and materials to paint a client room and put up new curtains and wall decorations. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Diana Smith, 515.471.8699 x118, dianas@cfiowa.org
Organization Name:
Catholic
Charities Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter *Meal Providers: Volunteers can provide a dinner at the shelter in several ways: come to the shelter with the ingredients to prepare the meal, or prepare the meal ahead of time and deliver it to the shelter by 6pm on your assigned evening. Volunteers are welcome to stay and eat with the guests and staff. The average number of guests is about 20. (Please keep the maximum number of volunteers cooking at the shelter to 5.) *Yard Work/Donation Organization: small groups of up to 8 people are needed to help with yard work and to clean out the donation garage (this is a seasonal activity). St. Mary Family Center, food & clothing pantry Volunteers are needed to distribute food boxes, staff the clothing area and sort donations. Participation in a special event *Step Up to the Plate: Catholic Charities Night at the Iowa Cubs – June 2010 Volunteers can help sell tickets or help as needed at the night of the event and with seeking donations for a silent auction which takes place inside the ballpark. *Bishop Charron Catholic Charities Golf Classic – August 2010 Pin sponsorships for four-somes are available, as well as individual sponsorships. *No Room at the Inn – December 2010 Volunteers are needed to help promote/organize the event and volunteer the day of the event. Collections Volunteers can take up a collection for St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter and St. Mary Family Center. Collections can include baby items, kitchen supplies, personal care items, cleaning supplies, new children’s socks/underwear, etc Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Pat Nestvedt, 515.237.5019, pnestvedt@dmdiocese.org
Organization Name:
Ruth
Harbor
Organization Name: Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center Counties Served: Dallas, Madison, and Guthrie Counties , Clarke and Decatur Primary Office : Adel Iowa Mission Statement or Purpose: Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center believes that all people deserve the right to live their life free from violence and oppression. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Office help; help cleaning shelters; help with fundraisers; Childcare, transportation, mentoring, household assistance, maintenance, and much more. (Some training may be required.) Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Tina Arceo, Volunteer Coordinator, 515.993.4095, support@ciac91.org
Organization Name: ChildServe Organization Location: 5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston Mission Statement or Purpose: To partner with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life.
Volunteer Opportunities
Available for Individuals or Families:
Visit our website at
www.childserve.org for current opportunities.
Organization Name: Polk County Conservation Location: 11407 NW Jester Park Dr., Granger, IA Mission Statement or Purpose: To provide the citizens of Polk County with quality outdoor recreation, conservation education, and long term protection of Polk County's natural heritage. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: General park maintenance projects and events (available at most parks/areas): - Dismantle picnic tables, sand and paint boards - Rake and level sand in playgrounds (also remove rocks and debris from sand) - Pull weeds in play areas, and along sidewalks, and plantings around playgrounds - Refinish park rules and information kiosks (sand and brush on clear coat) - Clean out fire rings - Pick up trash and sticks throughout parks, trails and streams - Leadership Opportunities (Stewards, Trail Ambassador, Park Ambassador,Adopt-A-Park…) - General construction (cabin construction, Natural Playscape features…) - Special Events Volunteers (Brown’s Woods Clean-up, River Run Garbage Grab, Prairie Festival…) - Trail maintenance (cut brush, repair water bars, re-chip trails…) - Invasive species removal (remove Honeysuckle, Russian Olive, Oriental Bittersweet…) - Hay field brush removal, fence line clearing - Nursery care (mulch trees, install tree guards and arbor stakes/ties) - Jester Park Equestrian Center opportunities (must be 18 or older to handle horses) - Assist Therapeutic Riding Program - General equestrian barn duties/chores (cleaning stalls, etc…) - General cleaning (sweeping, cleaning bleachers, bathrooms, etc…) - Trail maintenance (pruning trails, removing invasive species, pick up trash, etc…) - Special Events (Halloween Wagon Rides, Snowball Express to Santa…) G Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Pat Spain, 515.323.5280, pat.spain@polkcountyiowa.gov or visit www.leadingyououtdoors.org
Organization Name: Amanda the Panda Location: 1000 73rd Street, Suite 12, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Mission Statement or Purpose: To restore grieving children and families back into the mainstream of their lives through innovative services that provide hope and healing. Services include: weekend camps, support groups, fun days, school visits and holiday support. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: ALL Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Nancy Quinn, 515.223.4847, nancy@amandathepanda.org or visit our website at www.amandathepanda.org.
Organization Name: Children’s Cancer Connection Location: 1221 Center St, Suite 12 Des Moines Mission Statement or Purpose: To enhance the quality of life for families touched by childhood cancer through programs for recreation, education, and support. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Our opportunities vary based on the age of the volunteer and the time of year, but we typically have the following: - Clinic or Office volunteer - Support group children’s activities volunteer - Special Event Volunteer (checking in families at events, staffing water stops at races, etc.) - Camp Day or Weeklong Volunteer - Group sponsor of event or meal at camp Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Channon Timm, 515.243.6239 x4, Channon@childrenscancerconnection.org
Organization Name: Salvation Army Locations: Citadel Corps Community Center, 1216 East 25th Court, Des Moines Temple Corps Community Center, 1326-1330 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines Mission Statement or Purpose: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: - Prepare and bake breakfast casseroles for homeless breakfast feeding program - Assist with mobile canteen breakfast feeding program, Tues and Fri, 5-8am - Help pack food boxes at either of the Corps. - Ring bells during the Red Kettle campaign (November & December) - (Adults) Assist with holiday food and toy assistance program -- help with sign-ups, help with food and toy distribution at the Temple Corps Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Breakfast casseroles/Mobile canteen feeding program: Judy Anderson, 515.278.0939 All other: Amy DeCastro, 515.282.359, marie_birdsley@usc.salvationarmy.org
Organization Name:
Arbor
Springs of West Des Moines
Organization Name: Refugee Cooperative Services (a joint mission of Catholic Charities and Lutheran Services in Iowa) Location: 3116 University Ave, Des Moines Mission Statement or Purpose: We are a team dedicated to providing the highest quality service to refugee clients in order to support the mission of Lutheran Services in Iowa and Catholic Charities. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: * Apartment Set-ups: (On-Call) Make an apartment feel like a “home” for a family that may have not had a place to call “home” for many years. Assist with everything from moving furniture and household items to adding finishing touches such as organizing dishes in the kitchen and making the beds. The timing of apt setups vary, but typically take place on weekdays at noon or evenings at 6pm. If interested we will simply add you to an email list and email you when help is needed. * Donation Pickup Assistant: (On-Call) Help load furniture being donated, and unload it at our storage facility. * Circle of Friends: Form a group that will be friends for families in their first 6 months after arrival. Help them find their way around town, connect with their local community of faith, and empower them as they adjust to a different culture. We ask volunteers to attend an orientation before they begin. *currently most in need of volunteers for this opportunity. * Airport Welcome Team: (On-Call) Help welcome families to Iowa by greeting them at the airport, either with signs, small gifts, or just smiles. * Bus Trainer: (Tue, Wed, or Thurs evenings) When families first arrive, public buses are their main form of transportation. Help families become self-sufficient and independent by training them how to get around on the bus. Knowledge of the bus system is helpful, but not required as we can train you. * Donation Drive: Prior to a new family’s arrival an apartment is turned into a home by furnishing it with donated household items. You can help by collecting the household items that we are running low on or are completely out of. We rely completely on church and community support to supply these items. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: www.lsiowa.org
Organization Name:
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement or Purpose: To partner with God and all members of our community to build simple, decent housing which strengthens families and transforms neighborhoods through homeownership. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Helping build and rehab homes (skill appreciated, but not required; each site is supervised by Habitat staff), working in our Habitat ReStore, serving on committees, or preparing and serving lunch to volunteers, etc. Most opportunities are for adults ages 18 and over. There are some opportunities for older youth (age 14 and up) with adult supervision through our Rock The Block days. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Amber Duimstra, 515.471.8686, aduimstra@gdmhabitat.org
Organization Name: Hawthorn Hill Location: 3001 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA Mission Statement or Purpose: To establish and operate housing programs for homeless families with children that help them obtain permanent housing and to provide services to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency. Hawthorn Hill fulfills its mission through two programs that assist homeless families with children: (1) New Directions Shelter: Provides free, temporary, emergency shelter and services for homeless mothers and their children. (2) The Home Connection: Provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless families with children with emphasis on attaining financial independence and home ownership. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: - Sponsor a weekend meal - Take a dinner to New Directions Shelter on a Saturday or Sunday evening. Dinner must be dropped off by 4:45pm and may be ready-to-eat or can be pre-cooked/heated at the shelter. It should serve approx 25 (2/3 children). - Provide children’s activities - Read books, organize games, create art projects, plan a movie night or provide other projects for the children who are staying at the shelter. - Organize a supply drive at your local church or work - New Directions Shelter has a wish list filled with products and supplies that are in need. - Volunteer for weeknight activities - Bring in a speaker or be a speaker yourself. Educational, informational, or motivational, this is a great way to reach women who are homeless by giving them resources & support during their stay at the shelter. - Work on the holiday project - Help match up families in need with donors and/or help maintain and organize donations throughout the holiday season. - Volunteer to work in the office - Anytime from 7:30-3:30 M-F, answer phones, the door, organize donations, and provide other general office and household duties. - Work on the shelter or one of our homes - Gardening, painting, yard cleanup, etc to maintain the shelter and the homes we provide for The Home Connection families. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Ahmad, 515.243.7456, ahmad@hawthorn-hill.org
Organization Name:
Kids Against
Hunger of Des Moines
Volunteer Opportunities
Available for Individuals or Families:
We package meals every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. You can sign up
to volunteer on our website at www.kidsagainsthungerdsm.org
Organization Name: Mercy Medical Center Location: 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines (and various sites throughout the metro area) Mission Statement or Purpose: The Mission of Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: At Mercy, volunteers are ambassadors of goodwill – serving staff, patients and visitors in many direct and indirect ways to enhance the quality of health care we provide. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the Mercy organization and responsibilities may include patient interaction or non-patient care related duties. Ongoing roles for Mercy volunteers include, but are not limited to, the following: - Wayfinding - Patient comfort and companionship - Clerical or business-related services - Hospitality services - Pet therapy services *Not all opportunities are available at all times. Volunteer placement is dependent upon the needs of each unit/department. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Volunteer Service, 515.247.3246, www.mercydesmoines.org, kjohnson8@mercydesmoines.org
Organization Name: Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Location: PO Box 312, Des Moines IA Mission Statement or Purpose: To eliminate the neglect, abuse and abandonment of companion animals caused by human ignorance, intolerance and indifference. And to celebrate the joys created by the human-animal bond by education and example. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: Our opportunities include animal caretakers (fostering), participation at fundraising events such as our annual Dog Walk and Portraits with Santa, educational opportunities in schools and around the community, opportunities withYoung Hearts with Animals (specifically for youth). Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Julie Masimore, 515-577-1745, paws_4_fun@msn.com
Organization Name:
Living History
Farms Mission Statement or Purpose: Share the changes in Midwestern agriculture and rural life. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals or Families: We have a variety of opportunities including: - Teens who are at least 13 years old by June can be junior counselors for our Day Camp Program. - Adults and teens 15 and older can participate by being a historical interpreter at one of our historic sites, or a family can help at special events throughout the year. - Adults can help orient visitors when they first arrive, and more. Contact for Volunteer Inquiries: Jan Milroy, 515.645.9818, JMilroy@lhf.org
Additional organizations that depend on volunteers to help fulfill their missions:
Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor www.drake.edu/soe/projects Animal Rescue League of Iowa www.arl-iowa.org Bishop Drumm Care Center www.mercydesmoines.org/bishopdrumm Blood Center of Iowa www.bloodonor.org Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa www.bgcci.org Children & Family Urban Ministries www.cfum.org Children & Families of Iowa www.cfiowa.org Culture Incorporated www.cultureincorporated.org Department of Natural Resources www.iowadnr.gov Easter Seals of Iowa www.ia.easterseals.com Everybody Wins www.everybodywinsiowa.org Food Bank of Iowa www.myfoodbank.org Freedom for Youth Ministries www.freedomforyouth.org Hope Ministries www.hopeiowa.org Hospice of Central Iowa www.hospiceofcentraliowa.org House of Mercy www.houseofmercydesmoines.org MainStream Living www.mainstreamliving.org Mentor Iowa www.mentoriowa.org Orchard Place www.orchardplace.org Science Center of Iowa www.sciowa.org United Way www.unitedwaydm.org Volunteer Iowa www.volunteeriowa.org West Des Moines Human Services www.wdmhumanservices.com Youth Leadership Initiative www.youthleadershipdm.org
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