Volunteer: Join the RSVP Advisory Council – Jefferson CountyJoin the RSVP Advisory Council – Jefferson County Are you passionate about strengthening your community? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Wapello, Jefferson, and Monroe Counties is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council for Jefferson County. This volunteer council plays a key role in guiding RSVP’s local efforts—connecting adults 55+ with meaningful volunteer opportunities that make a lasting impact. About the Council Composed of 7–15 community-minded individuals Members bring experience in volunteerism, community service, social needs, public relations, or local programming Provides insight and guidance to strengthen RSVP (this is not a governing board) Reflects both the diversity of the county and the RSVP age demographic (55+) Who We’re Looking For Active residents of Jefferson County People passionate about community improvement Advocates for senior volunteerism who want to help shape the future of RSVP If you’re ready to champion volunteerism and make a difference for Jefferson County’s seniors and community, we’d love to hear from you! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Join the RSVP Advisory Council – Jefferson County Are you passionate about strengthening your community? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Wapello, Jefferson, and Monroe Counties is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council for Jefferson County. This volunteer council plays a key role in guiding RSVP’s local efforts—connecting adults 55+ with meaningful volunteer opportunities that make a lasting impact. About the Council Composed of 7–15 community-minded individuals Members bring experience in volunteerism, community service, social needs, public relations, or local programming Provides insight and guidance to strengthen RSVP (this is not a governing board) Reflects both the diversity of the county and the RSVP age demographic (55+) Who We’re Looking For Active residents of Jefferson County People passionate about community improvement Advocates for senior volunteerism who want to help shape the future of RSVP If you’re ready to champion volunteerism and make a difference for Jefferson County’s seniors and community, we’d love to hear from you! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52556 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Age 55+? Use your skills, passions, and experience to make a real difference in Jefferson, Wapello, and Monroe Counties—join RSVP today!Looking for a meaningful way to give back? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed just for you! RSVP connects adults age 55+ with community-based projects that match your skills, interests, and passions—right here in Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties. From community gardening Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Looking for a meaningful way to give back? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed just for you! RSVP connects adults age 55+ with community-based projects that match your skills, interests, and passions—right here in Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties. From community gardening Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >55 years old Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help us fight food insecurity in our Community Food Pantry gardens!Grow Food. Grow Community. Volunteers help plant, weed, water, and harvest—turning seeds into meals for families in need. You can join us for a single workday or become a regular in the garden. Every hand makes a difference. No green thumb? No problem! Our friendly Master Gardener volunteers will guide you every step of the way, whether you’re brand new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Grow Food. Grow Community. Volunteers help plant, weed, water, and harvest—turning seeds into meals for families in need. You can join us for a single workday or become a regular in the garden. Every hand makes a difference. No green thumb? No problem! Our friendly Master Gardener volunteers will guide you every step of the way, whether you’re brand new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Increase Financial Stability in Wapello County with VITA!Do you want to help improve your community? Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way of Wapello County and help increase financial stability for low- and middle-income households. Our free tax preparation and filing services ensure that families receive all the credits and deductions they’re entitled to. We’re looking for volunteers for a variety of roles, including: Preparing tax returns Assisting with client intakes Translating for clients Scheduling appointments Answering phone calls Supporting office tasks like scanning and shredding documents What You Need to Know: Free Training Provided: All VITA volunteers complete ethics training, and those helping prepare taxes will receive additional IRS certification training at no cost. Support and Guidance: Experienced staff are always on-site to assist with questions or challenges. Impact Last Year: In 2024, we helped 725 households access free tax services, resulting in over $825,000 in refunds to families in Wapello County. We aim to expand our services in 2025, but we can’t do it without you! United, we can make a real difference and bring financial stability to more families in Wapello County! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Do you want to help improve your community? Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way of Wapello County and help increase financial stability for low- and middle-income households. Our free tax preparation and filing services ensure that families receive all the credits and deductions they’re entitled to. We’re looking for volunteers for a variety of roles, including: Preparing tax returns Assisting with client intakes Translating for clients Scheduling appointments Answering phone calls Supporting office tasks like scanning and shredding documents What You Need to Know: Free Training Provided: All VITA volunteers complete ethics training, and those helping prepare taxes will receive additional IRS certification training at no cost. Support and Guidance: Experienced staff are always on-site to assist with questions or challenges. Impact Last Year: In 2024, we helped 725 households access free tax services, resulting in over $825,000 in refunds to families in Wapello County. We aim to expand our services in 2025, but we can’t do it without you! United, we can make a real difference and bring financial stability to more families in Wapello County! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VITA Program Clerical SupportDo you enjoy staying organized and helping others? Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as a Clerical Support Volunteer and play a vital role in helping individuals and families during tax season! What You’ll Do: Answer phone calls and return messages with professionalism and care. Assist with scheduling client appointments. Help with general office tasks like shredding, scanning, and filing. Provide clients with paperwork to complete before their appointments. Collect and organize client IDs for photocopying.Why Volunteer with VITA? No Experience Needed: Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to volunteering, we’ll provide all the guidance and training you need—at no cost. Free IRS Ethics Training: Complete this short training to meet program standards. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced volunteers and staff who are always available to assist you. Make a Difference: Your organizational skills and friendly demeanor will directly contribute to helping individuals access free tax services.What You’ll Gain: Experience with clerical and organizational tasks in a collaborative setting. The opportunity to help underserved members of your community. A sense of accomplishment and pride in making a difference.Join Us Today! Sign up to become a Clerical Support Volunteer with the VITA program and help us keep things running smoothly. Your time and dedication will ensure clients receive the assistance they need this tax season! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Do you enjoy staying organized and helping others? Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as a Clerical Support Volunteer and play a vital role in helping individuals and families during tax season! What You’ll Do: Answer phone calls and return messages with professionalism and care. Assist with scheduling client appointments. Help with general office tasks like shredding, scanning, and filing. Provide clients with paperwork to complete before their appointments. Collect and organize client IDs for photocopying.Why Volunteer with VITA? No Experience Needed: Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to volunteering, we’ll provide all the guidance and training you need—at no cost. Free IRS Ethics Training: Complete this short training to meet program standards. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced volunteers and staff who are always available to assist you. Make a Difference: Your organizational skills and friendly demeanor will directly contribute to helping individuals access free tax services.What You’ll Gain: Experience with clerical and organizational tasks in a collaborative setting. The opportunity to help underserved members of your community. A sense of accomplishment and pride in making a difference.Join Us Today! Sign up to become a Clerical Support Volunteer with the VITA program and help us keep things running smoothly. Your time and dedication will ensure clients receive the assistance they need this tax season! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VITA Program TranslatorAre you fluent in a language or dialect commonly spoken in our community? Use your skills to make a meaningful impact as a Translator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Help ensure that everyone in our community has equal access to tax services! What You’ll Do: Provide translation support for clients during their tax appointments. Assist with clear communication between clients and volunteers, ensuring accuracy and understanding. Help create a welcoming environment by bridging language gaps. Translation opportunities may be scheduled based on need or reserved for specific days.Why Volunteer with VITA? Empower Your Community: Your knowledge of regional dialects and languages will directly benefit neighbors who might otherwise face communication challenges. No Experience Needed: Free training and materials are provided, including IRS ethics training. Supportive Team Environment: Experienced volunteers and staff will always be on-site to guide you. Flexible Commitment: Volunteer on an as-needed basis or schedule regular shifts.What You’ll Gain: The opportunity to use your language skills to make a significant difference. Experience in community service and cross-cultural communication. The satisfaction of helping underserved neighbors access essential tax services.Join Us Today! Sign up to be a Translator Volunteer with VITA and use your skills to break down barriers and build connections in our community. United, we can create a more inclusive and accessible tax season for everyone. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Are you fluent in a language or dialect commonly spoken in our community? Use your skills to make a meaningful impact as a Translator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Help ensure that everyone in our community has equal access to tax services! What You’ll Do: Provide translation support for clients during their tax appointments. Assist with clear communication between clients and volunteers, ensuring accuracy and understanding. Help create a welcoming environment by bridging language gaps. Translation opportunities may be scheduled based on need or reserved for specific days.Why Volunteer with VITA? Empower Your Community: Your knowledge of regional dialects and languages will directly benefit neighbors who might otherwise face communication challenges. No Experience Needed: Free training and materials are provided, including IRS ethics training. Supportive Team Environment: Experienced volunteers and staff will always be on-site to guide you. Flexible Commitment: Volunteer on an as-needed basis or schedule regular shifts.What You’ll Gain: The opportunity to use your language skills to make a significant difference. Experience in community service and cross-cultural communication. The satisfaction of helping underserved neighbors access essential tax services.Join Us Today! Sign up to be a Translator Volunteer with VITA and use your skills to break down barriers and build connections in our community. United, we can create a more inclusive and accessible tax season for everyone. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help us spread our #LiveUnited mission on social media! Social Media VolunteerJoin us as a Social Media Volunteer and help us make a difference in the community. As part of our team, you'll maintain our active social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and an underutilized X account with a decent following. We're looking for 1-2 enthusiastic individuals who want to gain valuable experience in non-profit, office, and social media marketing. You'll be able to create engaging content showcasing our services and programs, such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Community Food Pantry Gardens, our GetConnected volunteer website page, and volunteer events. As a Social Media Volunteer, you'll also be responsible for scheduling pre-planned posts in Constant Contact, interacting with our audience and community organizations on social feeds, and helping us increase our social media following. We're also looking to promote the importance and benefits of volunteerism to local youth, and we want to create a TikTok account to reach a younger audience. This role could be part of your Social Media Volunteer position or separate, depending on your interests and strengths. If you're passionate about social media and want to make a difference in your community, we want you on our team. Apply now and help us spread the word about our amazing programs and services! If you are a high school student, all United Way of Wapello County opportunities qualify for Silver Cord hours! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Join us as a Social Media Volunteer and help us make a difference in the community. As part of our team, you'll maintain our active social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and an underutilized X account with a decent following. We're looking for 1-2 enthusiastic individuals who want to gain valuable experience in non-profit, office, and social media marketing. You'll be able to create engaging content showcasing our services and programs, such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Community Food Pantry Gardens, our GetConnected volunteer website page, and volunteer events. As a Social Media Volunteer, you'll also be responsible for scheduling pre-planned posts in Constant Contact, interacting with our audience and community organizations on social feeds, and helping us increase our social media following. We're also looking to promote the importance and benefits of volunteerism to local youth, and we want to create a TikTok account to reach a younger audience. This role could be part of your Social Media Volunteer position or separate, depending on your interests and strengths. If you're passionate about social media and want to make a difference in your community, we want you on our team. Apply now and help us spread the word about our amazing programs and services! If you are a high school student, all United Way of Wapello County opportunities qualify for Silver Cord hours! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Help us reach youth and promote local volunteerism through TikTok!Help United Way of Wapello County make a difference in the community! We need 1-2 enthusiastic individuals to help us create a TikTok account. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in office, non-profit, and marketing fields while inspiring young people to volunteer and make a positive impact. Join us, and let's make a difference together! Are you a high school student? All United Way opportunities qualify for Silver Cord hours! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Help United Way of Wapello County make a difference in the community! We need 1-2 enthusiastic individuals to help us create a TikTok account. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in office, non-profit, and marketing fields while inspiring young people to volunteer and make a positive impact. Join us, and let's make a difference together! Are you a high school student? All United Way opportunities qualify for Silver Cord hours! Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: RSVP Advisory Council - Monroe and Wapello CountiesThe Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties is seeking individuals to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council for Monroe and Wapello Counties. The RSVP Advisory Council for Monroe and Wapello Counties provides support and guidance to RSVP activities specifically in the Monroe and Wapello counties. The council will consist of approximately 7 to 15 community members who are passionate about the community and are versed in a wide range of key areas including, but not limited to, community service and volunteerism, human and social needs of the community, public relations, and programming. The council should both reflect the demographics of the program’s service area and of the RSVP age demographic (persons aged 55 and older). Unlike a board of directors, the advisory council is not a legal governing body of the RSVP program. Rather, the council uses its expertise to guide the program and assist in its success. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties is seeking individuals to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council for Monroe and Wapello Counties. The RSVP Advisory Council for Monroe and Wapello Counties provides support and guidance to RSVP activities specifically in the Monroe and Wapello counties. The council will consist of approximately 7 to 15 community members who are passionate about the community and are versed in a wide range of key areas including, but not limited to, community service and volunteerism, human and social needs of the community, public relations, and programming. The council should both reflect the demographics of the program’s service area and of the RSVP age demographic (persons aged 55 and older). Unlike a board of directors, the advisory council is not a legal governing body of the RSVP program. Rather, the council uses its expertise to guide the program and assist in its success. Agency: United Way Of Wapello County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |