About 10K Hours

The 10,000 Hours Show (10K) is a year-round effort to engage young people in volunteer service that culminates in a free concert for which the only admission is 10 or more volunteer hours to local nonprofits. You volunteer, you rock.

The Idea

Impacting the community and driven by young people, 10K is a powerful community building effort, and at the same time it is a vibrant learning experience. It is produced locally through a partnership between The University of Iowa and The United Way of Johnson Country to advise and support young 10K organizers.

The mission of The 10,000 Hours Show nationally is to mobilize young people to meet immediate community needs and recognize those who do, helping develop the next generation of active community leaders.

Win-Win-Win

Whether you’re a non-profit organization looking for volunteers, a volunteer wanting to make a difference in your local community, or a potential 10K staff member, The 10,000 Hours Show seeks to engage youth in their community by connecting volunteers with registered 10K organizations. It’s a win-win-win situation!