Days for Girls

Posted: October 28, 2019 at 6:01 PM in Community Needs Howard County
Volunteers are needed to assemble kits for Days for Girls. These are reusable feminine hygiene kits sent to women and girls in need. Skills needed: ability to cut, iron, sew, and/or organize or assemble kits. Where: United Methodist Church in Cresco When: Volunteers meet monthly on the first Tuesday; During the school year, they meet … [Read More]

Northeast Iowa Community Action

Posted: August 22, 2019 at 1:50 PM in Allamakee County Clerical, Office Work, Data Entry Community Needs Food Programs & Meal Deliveries Howard County Winneshiek County
There are several opportunities available at this station: Christmas Program: Volunteer will assist with disbursing gifts to families who meet qualifications for Christmas giving program. Heating Assistance: The volunteer will assist applicants who are filling out applications for energy assistance. This may include checking to make sure that the client has all required paperwork before … [Read More]

Howard County Charitable Projects

Posted: August 22, 2019 at 1:42 PM in Community Needs Howard County
Volunteers will assist with various duties at The County Store and/or Store Next Door. Duties will include the following 1. Customer Service 2. Operation of cash register 3. Processing of donations Where: Cresco When: Ongoing

Mentoring – Helping Services for Northeast Iowa

Posted: August 22, 2019 at 1:04 PM in Allamakee County Howard County Winneshiek County Youth Services, Education, Child Care
Several types of mentoring opportunities are available to help youth who would benefit from spending time with an adult mentor. The youth are ages 5-16 and have been pre-selected as someone who would benefit from this opportunity. 1. Traditional Mentor*: Volunteer will be matched with a child who has similar interests and will meet with … [Read More]

Headstart – Northeast Iowa Community Action

Posted: August 22, 2019 at 12:47 PM in Allamakee County Howard County Winneshiek County Youth Services, Education, Child Care
Nurture children age 3-5 years old in a preschool setting. May include one on one or small group reading, playing games, art projects etc. Training and orientation provided by classroom teacher before beginning classroom activities. Where: Cresco, Decorah, Waukon and Postville When: During the school year (summer programs available at some locations)  

Crestwood Elementary

Posted: August 22, 2019 at 12:41 PM in Howard County Youth Services, Education, Child Care
There are two volunteer positions available at this station: 1. Reading Buddies: Volunteers will read with and to children in the kindergarten, first, second and third grade classrooms. This one on one time with students will help them to learn & practice reading which will boost their skills and confidence in their reading ability. 2. … [Read More]

Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation

Posted: August 19, 2019 at 3:04 PM in Gardening & Outdoor Rec Howard County Museums & Historical Research
Two opportunities are available at this station: Docent/Guide – Provide 1 1/2 hour tour of Boyhood farm, schoolhouse, and birthplace. Grounds person – Hoeing, pulling weeds,  painting, clearing brush, landscaping, cleaning Where: Between Cresco & Protivin When: Ongoing; Ground sperson job hours are flexible. Museum Hours: 1st Saturday of the month from 10 am-4 pm … [Read More]