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Volunteer
United Way Volunteer Opportunities Community Impact Teams
Our Community Impact Teams are welcoming new volunteers to serve on each of our three teams:
Each team reviews and recommends programs for investment to improve the lives of people in our community. Duties include attending quarterly meetings, working cooperatively to make informed decisions, making recommendations to our Leadership team, as well as other various duties. For more information contact Terrie Binneboese at tbinneboese@unitedwaysiouxland.com or Jenna Walsh at jwalsh@unitedwaysiouxland.com.
Campaign Volunteer Opportunities Loaned Executive
A Loaned Executive participates in a 1 day training session to learn about United Way, attend agency tours, and learn 'Best Practice' campaign techniques. Each LE is responsible for confirming the support of 5 local businesses who have a medium-high level of support for United Way. The training is held in early August and volunteers can expect to spend 2-4 hours/week through November, working with their accounts, giving presentations, and collecting results. For more information contact Molly Hewitt at mhewitt@unitedwaysiouxland.com or Heather Hennings at hhennings@unitedwaysiouxland.com.
Campaign Executive
A Campaign Executive is responsible for confirming the support of 5-10 local organizations who run less-involved campaigns. These volunteers participate in a 1 hour training session in late July and can expect to spend 1-2 hours/week through November contacting their accounts and confirming support. For more information contact Molly Hewitt at mhewitt@unitedwaysiouxland.com or Heather Hennings at hhennings@unitedwaysiouxland.com.
United Way Special Events Planning Committee
Our Special Events Committee welcomes new volunteers to assist with planning the United Way Campaign Kickoff and A.S. Garretson Society Reception. This committee meets May – September to plan the two primary events held by United Way during our annual fall campaign. Tasks include designing a theme, invitation, food, decorations, and promotion. Meetings are primarily at noon at United Way. For more information contact Molly Hewitt at mhewitt@unitedwaysiouxland.com Women's Power Lunch Committee This committee of over 25 women welcomes any new volunteer who is interested in event planning. Our Women’s Power Lunch raises scholarships for single parents and is held each April. Volunteer roles involve assisting with media, decorations, menu choices, Power of the Purse raffle, VIP reception planning and assistance the day of the event. The committee meets monthly primarily November-April for one-hour noon meetings at United Way. For more information contact Molly Hewitt at mhewitt@unitedwaysiouxland.com Click here to see the Siouxland Volunteer Center's opportunities. | |
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Children Grow into Successful Adults
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Be a mentor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. It's easy! Your "Little" can join you for the kinds of activities you already like to do, such as: shooting hoops, playing board games, sharing a pizza, taking a walk in the park, attending monthly Big Brother Big Sister match activities, or hanging out and talking. Must be 16 years old, can volunteer as individuals, couples, or families.
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 Variety of opportunities are available here ranging from helping out in the shelter childcare, fundraising, office work, or pager. Volunteers who want to work directly with clients must attend a 32 hour training for certification.
Contact: Stephanie Gerth, stephanie@csadv.org, 712-277-0131
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As a Every Classroom Counts volunteer, you will be placed in a classroom for the duration of the school year to assist with groups of students, individual students, and/or teachers on a week-to-week basis. You would be asked to work with students to improve their reading skills for 1/2 hour-1 hour per week. |
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Community Chair: Work with local volunteers to ensure the delivery of programs to girls and support to volunteers in their geographic area. Assist with and recruit volunteers to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls in Siouxland.
Council Trainer: You will have the opportunity to deliver adult training courses to Girl Scout volunteers. Background and/or experience with adult education is preferred, but not required. Also interested in individuals certified as First Aid/CPR trainers. Willingness to travel is a plus!
Session Facilitator: Lead groups of adult volunteer troop leaders and provide them with tools to proactively respond to girls who may be the target, the bystander, or the bully. Asking that volunteers, once trained, commit to leading five sessions during the next year.
Troop Leader/Co-Leader: Work directly with girls helping them to develop their leadership skills on an individual or a group basis.
Contact: Jessie Pratt, jpratt@gsiowa.org, 515-278-2881
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Sanford Community Center has a great opportunity to volunteer as a tutor or help elementary children progress their reading skills. Volunteer hours are Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. They are looking for 4-8 volunteers who have the abillity to be comfortable with a diverse group of children.
Contact: Fitz Grant, 712-252-0581 |
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Families and Individuals Achieve Self-Sufficiency | |
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Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach
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Plenty of opportunities are availble with Mary J. Treglia Community House:
You can help by being a VITA- tax preparer or greeter, training is held Oct.-Dec. and volunteer Jan.-Apr. Need to be willing to learn computers, taxes, and most of all friendly!
Contact: Irene Cipriano, vita@marytreglia.org
If you are bilingual this is the perfect opportunity for you. Mary J. Treglia Community House is in need of teaching assistants for ESL classes. The time slots of Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. are available and you could help any time. Anyone with a desire to help people learn is encouraged to volunteer here.
Contact: Keesha Parker, keesha@marytreglia.org
Gardeners wanted! If you have a knack for gardening, Mary J. Treglia Community House needs help with spring prep and fall cleanup in their community garden.
Contact: Keesha Parker, keesha@marytreglia.org
Volunteer Opportunities are also available with the food pantry. They are in need of 2-3 volunteers who could come in anytime and be able to lift 50 lbs. and drive.
Contact: Sherry, food@marytreglia.org
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Serve as an adult advisor to the Sioux City Mayor's Youth Commission. Meetings are generally held the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. They are in need of 1 to 4 volunteers. If you enjoy kids, are able to relate to high school youth and are able to participate during the evening this is the opportunity for you.
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Women Aware is looking for office helpers. They need office assistance anytime Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Basic computer skills are needed and must keep all information confidential. Contact: Katie Colling, katiewmaware@siouxlan.net, 712-258-44174 |
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Safety Net Services Continue to Provide Care and Support | |
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Work as a volunteer at the Thrift Store 2330 Transit Avenue. When volunteering at the thrift store you are asked to wear closed toed shoes for safety reasons.
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Be a volunteer at the Stop & Shop Gift Shop or Sit & Sip Coffee Shop. Can volunteer Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Need to be able to make change, relate to older individuals, be flexible on days, and be outgoing and trustworthy.
Meal site cashiers are also needed. Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Need to be able to make change, relate to older individuals, be flexible on days, and be outgoing and trustworthy.
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| If you need any additional information please contact jwalsh@unitedwaysiouxland.com | |