Fluent Spanish-speaking volunteers assist customers and donors for whom English is not their native language, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.

Volunteers help donors bring in and unload donations, check the condition of items, sort, hang, fold, or display them, and set them aside for future use in TAKE’s Christmas Room. Volunteers are crucial in operating the store and ensuring donations are ready for those in need.

Volunteers are needed to organize events, assist with fundraising, and engage in public outreach. This role is ideal for those with skills in event planning and community engagement.

Volunteers help with registration, activity stations, travel logistics, and more during events for military youth. You can match your gifts with roles that welcome campers and inspire teens.

Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression activities, rescue, damage control and property preservation. Provides pre-hospital care to patients. Performs with limited supervision through Department Standard Operating Guidelines and established protocols and directives. Maintains a state of readiness of facilities and equipment by scheduled inspections, cleaning, testing and maintenance. Promotes health and safety of the department and community through education. Performs related work as required. | Requirements: 1. High school diploma, or equivalent. 2. Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. 3. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and function as a team member. 4. Must be able to perform functions as detailed in the Firefighting and EMS General Description of Duties document. 5. Shall possess, and maintain, a valid drivers license as issued by the State of Iowa. 6. Shall possess and maintain an Iowa Fire Fighter I certification within twelve months of hire. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

To protect life and property, perform emergency rescue, provide emergency medical services, fire prevention and firefighting activities. Other functions can include report writing, records management and other related duties of the position. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Responds to EMS and fire calls in accordance with departmental SOP's in a safe and timely manner. Performs firefighting activities, including but not limited to, driving apparatus, pump operations, suppression, containment, ventilation, salvage and overhaul and any other job required to be performed at an incident. Performs emergency and rescue activities including driving and assisting with patients, and operating extrication tools, installation of cribbing and stabilization devices during rescue operations. Performs direct patient care in compliance with established medical protocols, and standards of care as set forth by NHTSA Standards for appropriate level of certification level, EMT-B, I, P, PS, RN. Assess and coordinate resources and personnel with our department members to facilitate safety, quality care and triage of all patients. Attends departmental business meetings, training sessions and other events as needed. Performs minor repair, cleaning and maintenance of equipment apparatus and facility. Performs functions other than the above at the discretion of departmental officers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Write, read and have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, use proper grammar, tense, math functions and convey it in written or oral form. Knowledge of the geography, fire districts, neighboring communities, street addresses and locations, and sites of principal structures within the service area. | Requirements: All Candidates: Valid Driver's License 18 years of age (minimum) Must be insurable by department's coverage Clean criminal history EMT/Paramedic Candidates: Must possess licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic. Current CPR certification at BCLS (Healthcare Provider level) | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Join Whiskers TNR of Warren County at community events to help spread the word about their mission. Volunteers are needed to assist with event setup, engage with attendees, and promote the organization on social media.

Assist Whiskers TNR by transporting foster cats to and from vet appointments. Volunteers must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Provide a temporary home for cats and kittens until they are ready for adoption. Fosters are responsible for the daily care and socialization of the cats.

Join the Hospice of the Midwest Volunteer Team to make a positive impact on hospice patients and their families. Volunteers can assist with patient visits, personal care, and non-patient services such as office support and event marketing.

Volunteers provide support and advocacy for victims of crime, helping to promote healing and empowerment. Volunteers must complete an application and interview process, and be at least 18 years old.

Volunteers will help clients select a 3-day supply of healthy, nutritious food at the Food Pantry. Volunteers are asked to work a 2-3 hour shift and must be at least 18 years of age, passing a criminal and child and dependent adult registry check.

Volunteers assist with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to help peers understand Medicare and Medicaid. Training includes online modules and in-person sessions, and volunteers must be willing to learn complex material.

Ensure maintenance and care for native plantings throughout Polk County parks. Provide a learning space for volunteers to gain knowledge and insight about gardening with native plants. Share resources and create a community of native plants enthusiasts. Encourage native gardens at home and throughout our community.

Provide temporary home care for rescued dogs, helping them adjust to a family environment and preparing them for adoption.

Assist with updating vet lists, managing database administration, and online store inventory. Tasks may vary and require attention to detail.

Walk and socialize with foster dogs by taking them out for walks and playtime. This typically requires a 30-60 minute commitment.

Assist at monthly adoption events throughout Central Iowa by raising awareness about Safe Paws and handling foster dogs. This role typically involves a 2 to 3-hour commitment.

Conduct home visits for prospective adopters to ensure their applications can proceed towards approval. This can be done in-person or virtually and typically requires a 30-minute commitment.

Conduct phone interviews with potential adopters to assess their suitability for adopting rabbits. Requires good communication skills and coordination with the adoption team.