Needs From: United Way of Wapello County

We are looking for a volunteer who is very energetic and creative to plan and coordinate fundraising activities and/or events within our community. Ability to interact with diverse population, communication skills a plus. Some travel may be required.

Volunteer will be required to complete the Advocacy Training that is provided free of cost by our agency. The volunteer will provide direct services to clients that are undergoing court processes or are involve somehow in the Judicial System. This includes but not limited to accompany clients to trials, depositions, assisting client to fill out restraining order forms, etc. This is a great opportunity for interns!

Volunteer will be required to complete the Advocacy Training that is provided free of cost by our agency.

Rural Domestic Abuse Program is committed to serve survivors of domestic abuse, if you are passionate about helping others in need, this is a great opportunity for you to make a difference!

Candidates interested in this opportunity are required to complete 30 hrs worth of training that is provided by our agency free of cost and pass a background check. Individuals are required to adhere to the most strict confidentiality, and code of ethics requirements as required by Iowa Laws.

This is a great opportunity to assist survivors during and after a crisis situation. Duties include, but are not limited to assist clients by providing crisis intervention services, information, referrals, an responding to crisis calls.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for the cause and a desire to learn.

College and University students are encourage to participate

Region 5 of Iowa: Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello, and Wayne Counties.

Many non-direct care opportunities are present for volunteers at the Child Care Center including: reading to children, sanitizing toys, cleaning windows, grounds keeping, laundry, and many other "housekeeping" tasks. The Center follows the Ottumwa Community School District calendar and is therefore, closed on certain holidays, including Spring Break and Christmas Break. The Center is also not open during the summer months when school is not in session.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers must also be able to sign a volunteer waiver indicating they are free of communicable diseases and have no criminal or child abuse record.

Helping with various clean-up activities, including window washing, lawn care, and various facility improvements. Working with and organizing events with youth.

Volunteers must pass child abuse and criminal records checks, as well as attend Volunteer Orientation.

The American Gothic House Center has several gardens full of perennial flowers, most of which are native prairie flowers. Volunteer gardeners help maintain the flower beds by weeding and removing dead buds and plants.

The residents at Good Samaritan Society Ottumwa need you and your talents. As you share your love with others, there will be mutual rewards. Many of our volunteers say that they receive much more than they give- and they give a lot!

Volunteer opportunities are endless, and your talents, no matter what they might be, are always welcomed.

Volunteer opportunities include: 

We require criminal background check. We also require application form to be filled out. Orientation to volunteer positions include history and mission of the Good Samaritan Society, Resident Bill of Rights, the importance of confidentiality and the protection of vulnerable adults, communication with elderly residents, policies and procedures for volunteers, infection control, safety and emergency procedures and specific training for the assigned volunteer position.

Persons under the age of 18 must also have a signed parental/guardian consent form.