Julie Pitzen is Executive Director of Family & Children’s Council which is Black Hawk County’s local child abuse prevention agency. As most Family & Children’s Council programs rely on volunteers, being on the Board of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is a natural fit.
Julie is also adjunct faculty at the University of Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community college. Getting students out into the community to begin their careers as human service professionals through volunteerism is a primary goal in Julie’s classes.
Julie believes that volunteering is a win-win situation in that:
· Agencies, organizations, schools and medical facilities win by engaging the community in their missions
· Volunteers win by expanding their life experiences, meeting new people and gaining a sense of well being that comes with improving the community
Volunteerism is good for children, young adults, students, and adults – young and old. It’s also a great family activity!
Julie is married to Keith Pitzen, and together they have one son, Kyle, who is 24 years old and a senior at University of Northern Iowa.
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