VCCV Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for dedicated and compassionate people to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members support the agency through setting policy and procedures, expanding the agency's network of friends and contributors, and advocating for our work in the community. Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 4 – 6 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.

• The Family & Children’s Council needs volunteers to assist with the Park to Park half marathon and 5K race on Saturday, September 10th. Opportunities include race check-in, provide route direction, and post-race activities beginning at 6:00 a.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.

• The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is partnering with the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens to provide a family-friendly volunteer activity in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks. Volunteers will plant trees and shrubs as well as take part in beautification of the gardens at the Cedar Valley Arboretum in Waterloo. The event will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate and preregistration is requested.     

• Individuals age 16 and over are needed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 18th to assist with the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival. There are many opportunities available from set up and tear down to assisting with games and crafts, the Scarecrow Silent Auction, Sprout’s Space Activities, parking and selling merchandise.

Contact Lauren at 272-2087 to volunteer!