The holidays are a terrific time of
year to share your many talents while helping others. The Volunteer Center of
Cedar Valley has listed a number of great ways to get involved. Here are a few
to consider:
The Salvation Army will hold its Red Bucket Campaign through December 24 and need bell ringers at various locations throughout the Cedar Valley. Dates and shifts are available.
Do you enjoy Christmas? Would you be interested in playing Father Christmas for two Victorian themed events? The Grout Museum is in need of someone to portray Father Christmas on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grout Museum - 503 South Street, Waterloo and on Saturday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Snowden House - 306 Washington Street, Waterloo.
The Grout Museum needs volunteers to assist with Wild Kratts Kids Club at the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium December 5 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with children Kindergarten - 2nd Grade. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Join in the holiday festivities and assist with a Victorian Christmas tea at the Snowden House on December 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. Assist registered attendees in decorating an ornament, creating a Christmas card, and making Christmas crackers. Assist the children when they meet Father Christmas and help serve a themed British low tea.
The Cedar Valley Jaycees are looking for volunteers who would like to help with their annual Gift of Giving event on Saturday, December 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. Volunteers age 18 and over will help children shop for family members.
Volunteers will be stationed at a table in Crossroads Mall (Dec 10 and 11) and College Square (Dec 12-24) during the mall hours of operation. These volunteers will wrap patrons' gifts in exchange for free will donations for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Numerous shifts are available for volunteers age 13 and over.
Each year the Joint Volunteers of the Arc hold their annual Holiday Cookie Walk, which benefits adults with disabilities served by both North Star and Exceptional Persons. This year it is on Saturday, December 12. Bakers are needed! Cookies and candy may be delivered Friday December 11.
The Grout Museum needs volunteers with activities for children ages 3rd - 5th grade spend the morning exploring the concepts behind one of the world's most popular game, Minecraft! They will explore all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) on December 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Assist the Family & Children's Council wrap gifts on December 17 and 18. Shifts run from 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Crossroads Mall. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
On December 17, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley is having its annual “Fun with Frosty” event from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for set up and tear down and will be stationed at different areas throughout the Club. This event is a great way to interact with children in the community and making a positive difference in their lives! Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
The Salvation Army will hold its Red Bucket Campaign through December 24 and need bell ringers at various locations throughout the Cedar Valley. Dates and shifts are available.
Do you enjoy Christmas? Would you be interested in playing Father Christmas for two Victorian themed events? The Grout Museum is in need of someone to portray Father Christmas on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grout Museum - 503 South Street, Waterloo and on Saturday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Snowden House - 306 Washington Street, Waterloo.
The Grout Museum needs volunteers to assist with Wild Kratts Kids Club at the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium December 5 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with children Kindergarten - 2nd Grade. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Join in the holiday festivities and assist with a Victorian Christmas tea at the Snowden House on December 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. Assist registered attendees in decorating an ornament, creating a Christmas card, and making Christmas crackers. Assist the children when they meet Father Christmas and help serve a themed British low tea.
The Cedar Valley Jaycees are looking for volunteers who would like to help with their annual Gift of Giving event on Saturday, December 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. Volunteers age 18 and over will help children shop for family members.
Volunteers will be stationed at a table in Crossroads Mall (Dec 10 and 11) and College Square (Dec 12-24) during the mall hours of operation. These volunteers will wrap patrons' gifts in exchange for free will donations for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Numerous shifts are available for volunteers age 13 and over.
Each year the Joint Volunteers of the Arc hold their annual Holiday Cookie Walk, which benefits adults with disabilities served by both North Star and Exceptional Persons. This year it is on Saturday, December 12. Bakers are needed! Cookies and candy may be delivered Friday December 11.
The Grout Museum needs volunteers with activities for children ages 3rd - 5th grade spend the morning exploring the concepts behind one of the world's most popular game, Minecraft! They will explore all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) on December 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
Assist the Family & Children's Council wrap gifts on December 17 and 18. Shifts run from 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Crossroads Mall. Volunteers age 16 and over are welcome.
On December 17, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley is having its annual “Fun with Frosty” event from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed for set up and tear down and will be stationed at different areas throughout the Club. This event is a great way to interact with children in the community and making a positive difference in their lives! Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
On December 18 and
19, Waterloo West, Waterloo East and Waterloo Columbus High Schools, will host
the “Battle of Waterloo”,
a two-day, thirty-two team dual wrestling tournament. The tournament will be
held at Young Arena. The Battle of Waterloo committee is seeking volunteers to
assist with the tournament. Volunteer opportunities include: bracket posting
and coping, ticket takers & visitor trackers, program sellers, runners,
hospitality, gate / entry workers, team Check-in, and, volunteer check-in. Volunteers shifts are on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Grout Museum District needs volunteers to assist staff with activities in regard to Discovery Days: For the Troops: The USO in Vietnam on December 26 and 28 - 31 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley for more information at (319) 272-2087, email, or visit www.vccv.org.
The Grout Museum District needs volunteers to assist staff with activities in regard to Discovery Days: For the Troops: The USO in Vietnam on December 26 and 28 - 31 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Volunteers age 18 and over are welcome.
Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley for more information at (319) 272-2087, email, or visit www.vccv.org.
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