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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 improve people's health.
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Are you a licensed Dentist who is looking to contribute your time and talents in the community? If you answered yes to that question then the Des Moines Health Center needs you. This is a great opportunity to help children. . . more
The Young Women's Resource Center serves young women between the ages of 10-21. We provide diapers, wipes, and formula to the pregnant and parenting young women in our programming. We also have community day where families may come to the. . . more
Care Initiatives Hospice is looking for caring, compassionate people to become hospice volunteers. Areas of need include patient assistance, administrative support, transportation and delivery. Volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team. As a Care Initiatives Hospice volunteer, you'll. . . more
The staff at the Young Women's Resource Center believes that every child deserves to have formula to drink. Please help the Center with their current shortage of baby formula by putting on a formula drive with a group of your. . . more
Volunteers needed to work in nursery with children 6 weeks through kindergarten age in Warren County programs through the child abuse prevention council. The Wee Care Respite Nursery serves young children in 2- hour sessions operating M/T/TH from 9-11 A.M.. . . more
Volunteers help recruit vendors, sponsors and participants as well as help with logistics and communications.
This women's luncheon is designed to raise funds for the AHA. To create an informative atmosphere that will encourage a diverse and broad range of community. . . more
Volunteers have a great time while working in one or more of the gala areas; the communications area may need help with mailings, help with the program and, of course, the night of the event logistical help is always needed.. . . more
Become a Company Leader and recruit your Team Captains. Recruiting the right Team Captains will allow you to focus on securing the involvement of senior management, managing vendor campaigns and overseeing your company's Heart Walk activities. You will partner with. . . more
Volunteer to be on-call for a 6 hour shift from the comfort of your own home. If you receive a call you would need to arrive at a Des Moines area hospital within 30 minutes and speak with victims. . . more
Each year individuals, resident halls, church groups, extended families, groups of friends, etc. offer to brighten the holidays for a needy individual or family affected by HIV disease. Those interested are matched with a person living with HIV or an. . . more
The volunteer program at Wesley Acres is an integral part of the retirement community with the purpose of assisting residents, their families, staff and the greater Des Moines community. Volunteers will be paired one-on-one with a resident in our health. . . more
The volunteer program at Wesley Acres is an integral part of the retirement community with the purpose of assisting residents, their families, staff and the greater Des Moines community. Our residents love new entertainment of various kinds. Entertainment could be. . . more
We have a need for licensed beauticians to do wash and sets along with the occasional haircut for people who are at the end of their life. more
Central Iowa Memory Walks are a fun and effective way to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Team Captains recruit friends, family and co-workers to be on their team and solicit donations. Walkers can win great prizes and. . . more
We are looking for volunteers to help plan all aspects of the 2009 Des Moines Memory Walk, including soliciting businesses for prizes, calling previous and potential walkers and team captains, and helping distribute posters and brochures.
Memory Walk is the. . . more
We are looking for individuals with varying levels of horse experience and experience working with children.
At Wildwood, we have many horse programs that are open to at risk youth and their families. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy which involves. . . more
Welcome each person that enters our doors with a smile.
Lead the way by being the first person to ask, "How may I help you?"
Serve others as a Greeter/Escort.
You can make a difference! more
Surgery Lounge Volunteers monitor the waiting area outside of surgery and ICU. You will convey messages from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit to family members and friends of surgery patients, and monitor the location of family members and friends who. . . more
We have several upcoming events to set up our table of information on ovarian cancer during the months of August and September. We need volunteers to assist in set up, handing out literature, and monitoring the table during the events. more
Walk in local parades and hand out literature on ovarian cancer. We are planning to do the Boone Pufferbilly parade on Sept 12 in Boone. more
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