Volunteer Opportunities
As every week, check out the SWEET volunteer opportunities from 10K Tuesday, The 10,000 Hours Show's radio show on KRUI 89.7 FM. Listen in on Tuesdays from 5-5:30 pm and online podcasted! Just search "10K Tuesday" and you'll find us.
In the meantime, check out the sweet chances to get involved:
Overflow Program Volunteers Needed to help at Shelter House
From November 15 until April 1 we are in need of 3 volunteers per evening from 9pm-7am. The volunteers will work together and each will take one shift of 3 hours supervising the overflow program. They will stay awake and assure all clients are sleeping and assist them with anything they may need. The other 6 hours they are allowed to sleep and are given a place to do so.
There is a short training and background check required. This whole process will take about 30-45 minutes. We cannot have individuals who are classified as a sex offender volunteer or participate in our program.
Call 319.351.0326 or visit www.shelterhouseiowa.org to get involved.
Iowa Children's Museum's Santa's Workshop
Monday, Nov. 30th from 4 – 8:30 and Monday, Dec. 7th from 4 – 8:30
Come to the museum and assist kids with crafts and activities as their parents do a little holiday shopping! Volunteers will be in charge of a group of about 5 kids who they will take to different stations with activities at each. Volunteers must be available the entire time from 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
Contact Laura Savage at 319.625.6255 ext. 215 or email lsavage@theicm.org if you are interested
Iowa Children's Museum's Luminary Day!
Sunday, December 13th: Admission is free to the museum all day and we’re expecting lots of guests. The ICM will be celebrating winter light festivals around the world! Volunteers are needed to help kids with crafts and games relating to these multicultural celebrations! Volunteer shifts are below; please let Laura know what time you would like to attend if interested in volunteering. Shifts are 10:45 – 1pm and 12:45 – 3pm. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old
Contact Laura Savage at 319.625.6255 ext. 215 or email lsavage@theicm.org if you are interested
Project Holiday Toy Sorting Elf Opportunity
YOU can make this holiday season a happier one for families in need in our local community!
TOYS will be distributed through PROJECT HOLIDAY to kids of all ages.
VOLUNTEERS are needed to select and pack the donated toys for families to take home with them on Project Holiday distribution days.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
Time: 5 – 9 PM (or anytime in between—as much time as you can give!)
Where: Old CUB FOODS location on Highway 1 in Iowa City next to Wal-Mart
Van Transportation for UI students (bring current UI Identification Card) provided at 4:45, 5:45, 6:45 and 7:45 PM from the South Door of the Main Library or you can drive yourself and park in the Cub Foods parking lot.
You can also volunteer to sort the toys on Tuesday, Dec. 8th. Same location.
Agency Spotlight: Pathways Adult Day Health Center
Pathways Adult Day Health Center is committed to providing a supportive, therapeutic and social environment designed to offer opportunities for adults with challenges.
Description:
Pathways serves adults 18 and over that are physically and/or psychologically challenged. Pathways strives to keep challenged adults independent and living within the community, reduce the overall cost of long term care by offering an affordable alternative, and keep family units intact.
Pathways is open Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-5:00PM.
History:
The program started out as a practicum project by Doreen Nidey, under the Aging Studies Program at The University of Iowa.
At the end of the practicum the participants wanted the program to continue. The Family Practice Clinic arranged for the program to continue on Oakdale campus.
In 1996 ABBE INC. was asked to assume administration and operation of the Johnson County Adult Day Program.
Address:
817 Pepperwood Lane
Iowa City, IA 52240
Web Site: http://www.pentacrestiowacity.org
