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In the meantime, check out the ton (literally, we weighed them) of volunteering opportunities available!!! If you have any questions, email us at nonprofits@10000hoursei.org
Provide Childcare during Kirkwood Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Conferences
Kirkwood Elementary will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences on November 12th, 13th, and 19th. They are looking for energetic, fun, and responsible volunteers to provide childcare for parents while they attend a conference with their child's teacher. Activities will be provided for the kids to do. They just need people to help supervise and play with the kids! Fill out volunteer application for the Iowa City Community School District at http://www.iowa-city.k12.ia.us/.
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.
***Contact Laura Savage at 319.625.6255 ext. 215 or email lsavage@theicm.org if you are interested in either of the following 2 opportunities!***
Iowa Children's Museum's 10th Birthday Party!
Help The Iowa Children's Museum kick off its 10th birthday year with a party at The ICM on Sunday, November 15th! Volunteers will assist kids in making birthday related crafts and playing games. Volunteers are needed for the below shifts with 10 people needed per shift. Please let Laura know what time you would like to come if interested in volunteering!
10:45am – 1:00pm
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Iowa Children's Museum's Santa's Workshop
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.
Dates for this event are Monday, Nov. 30th from 4 – 8:30 and Monday, Dec. 7th from 4 – 8:30
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.
Reply to nonprofits@10000hoursei.org
ONGOING
Volunteer assistance is requested for drawing a scene (or scenes) from the historical accounts of the Pine Creek Grist Mill and its builder, Benjamin Nye. Volunteer may work off-site to create the artwork. Volunteer must have artistic skills and be able to provide his or her own drawing supplies/equipment. This opportunity is offered by the Friends of the Pine Creek Grist Mill.
Agency Spotlight: The Kirkwood Elementary Family Resource Center
The Kirkwood Elementary Family Resource Center's mission is to improve the quality of life for the families of Kirkwood Elementary and to promote increased student achievement and remove barriers to learning by supporting families, students and staff.
Description:
Kirkwood Family Resource Center works to remove barriers to learning for the students in our school. These barriers range from parents not having stable employment or housing to a child with a a mental health disorder. We work with families, students and staff to support the students and families of the school in increasing a student's achievement. Our programming includes home visitation, agency referrals, transportation, after-school programming, family nights at the school, provision of school supplies, and other family support.
History:
Kirkwood Family Resource Center began as the Coralville Family Resource Center in October of 2004. With locations at Kirkwood Elementary and Coralville Central Elementary, the center worked to support families and students and both schools. In 2008, the schools separated the Resource Center into two centers, creating the Kirkwood Family Resource Center. We now operate to solely serve the families of Kirkwood Elementary while continuing to partner with Coralville Central Elementary in providing programming to the Coralville Community.
