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United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life -- a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. This volunteer opportunity is central to United Way's strategy to help children and youth achieve their potential through education.

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Sponsor: Iowa Council For International Understanding (ICIU) | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50309
Education
ICIU is a non-profit organization that succeeds with the help of numerous volunteers. Our staff is looking for motivated, excited volunteers. An Educational Volunteer will be able to assist staff as a facilitator or speaker in one of the meetings. . . more
Sponsor: Iowa State University Extension, Polk County | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50310
Education
4-H After School Clubs for Young Men provide skill building experiences and leadership opportunities for middle school aged young men 2 hours each week. Adults work with club members to explore learning in areas that club members are. . . more
Sponsor: Iowa State University Extension, Polk County | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50316
Education
4-H After School Clubs for Young Men provide skill building experiences and leadership opportunities for middle school aged young men 2 hours each week. Adults work with club members to explore learning in areas that club members are. . . more
Sponsor: Iowa State University Extension, Polk County | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50312
Education
4-H After School Clubs for Young Men provide skill building experiences and leadership opportunities for middle school aged young men 2 hours each week. Adults work with club members to explore learning in areas that club members are. . . more
Sponsor: SUCCESS Program | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50314
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Education
The SUCCESS Program, Des Moines Independent Community Schools, has many families that struggle to keep even the most basic of needs met for their children. We would appreciate assistance in meeting this need both year around and especially during the. . . more
Sponsor: Mentor Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50312
Education
One on One mentors are needed! Volunteer mentors are trusted friends and companions to the youth Mentor Iowa serves. If you enjoy children and like to go to movies, the library, out to eat, to the Science Center, and just. . . more
Sponsor: Iowa Homeless Youth Centers - Des Moines | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50314
Education
Intern / volunteer opportunities are needed to assist with homeless women and their children in our transitional living center to reach self-sufficiency and obtain independent living skills. Interns / volunteers can help with childcare during parenting and living skills. . . more
Sponsor: Orchard Place | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50309
Education
A mentor is a special friend to a child from Orchard Place. Many of the kids we work with have never had a friend; someone who isn't Mom or Dad, a Teacher, Physician, or a paid staff. It does so. . . more
Sponsor: Orchard Place | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50309
Education
You can give our students the one on one attention they need in the classroom. Your one on one assistance helps the student build the skills and confidence they need to succeed! Help a child on our Residential. . . more
Sponsor: Orchard Place | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50309
Education
You could play a very valuable role in the success of a child!! Tutors help with more than just homework; they become an important friend to the child! You can assist students from our Campus School and PACE. . . more
Sponsor: Youth Leadership Initiative | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50316
Education
The Youth Leadership Initiative utilizes volunteer mentors throughout the program year. The most important function that a volunteer mentor serves is to be a positive role model for the students. Mentors also help to create a safe atmosphere and guide. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50304
Education
Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. One day a week (during Edmunds's lunch hour) the volunteer will go to Edmunds Academy to meet with their student, to talk, enjoy lunch together and read aloud. Volunteers commit to doing this. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50303
Education
Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. One day a week (during Carver's lunch hour) the volunteer will go to Carver Elementary School to meet with their student, to talk, enjoy lunch together and read aloud. Volunteers commit to doing. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Newton, IA 50208
Education
Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. One day a week (during Emerson Hough's lunch hour) the volunteer will go to Emerson Hough Elementary School to meet with their student, to talk, enjoy lunch together and read aloud. Volunteers commit. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50321
Education
Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. One day a week (during St. Anthony's lunch hour) the volunteer will go to St. Anthony Elementary School to meet with their student, to talk, enjoy lunch together and read aloud. Volunteers commit. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50303
Education
Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. One day a week (during St. Theresa's lunch hour) the volunteer will go to St. Theresa Elementary School to meet with their student, to talk, enjoy lunch together and read aloud. Volunteers commit. . . more
Sponsor: Everybody Wins! Iowa | Location:
Des Moines, IA 50303
Education
On a weekly basis, volunteers go to the school, meet their student, pick up a school lunch or bring in a sack lunch, and proceed to classrooms or the school library to enjoy time talking, reading and eating lunch with. . . more
Sponsor: ChildServe | Location:
Johnston, IA 50131
Education
We are looking for volunteers to read to children from ages 4 to 21. Come spend time sharing books, magazines and newspapers with children while visiting with them. Reading material is provided. more
Sponsor: ChildServe | Location:
Johnston, IA 50131
Education
Participate in one on one activities with a child such as reading, rocking, dancing, walking, watching a movie or other activities. Volunteer will spend 30 minutes doing several individual activities with children of varying ages. more
Sponsor: ChildServe | Location:
Johnston, IA 50131
Education
Provide activities to children to help them with tactile and visual stimulation and opportunity to independently engage in the activity. Some of the activities help the children to communicate their needs to the people around them. The volunteer. . . more

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