**Items with asterisks qualify as diversity studies co-curricular experiences, with appropriate paperwork filed before service is completed. Contact Radie Roberts at radie.roberts@clarke.edu or x6631 to schedule a meeting prior to completing service hours. Ordinarily, co-curricular diversity studies are arranged prior to mid-term of each semester. Students indicating an interest after such date will be directed toward the next semester.
In addition to the items listed below, another excellent resource for service opportunities in Dubuque can be found here: http://resourcesunite.com/.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association needs volunteers to assist with the Walk to End Alzheimer's held at Murphy Park in Dubuque on Saturday, September 15, from 7am-noon. Volunteers will post banners, stake signs, work the registration table, serve snacks and hand out t-shirts. Contact Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 orjschroeder@alz.orgif interested. (posted 8-9-12)
**Area Residential Care
Area Residential Care is a private, non-profit, organization whose purpose is to provide community-based services for persons with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities. Many volunteer opportunities are available including: working directly with individuals, Corporate and Community Games Event Volunteer, board and committee positions, gardening or landscaping, work on community-based homes, clerical work including stuffing envelopes, Public Relations and Marketing Opportunities, and we are always looking for volunteers to help with special projects throughout the year. For more information, see the volunteer application at http://www.arearesidentialcare.org/arc/downloads/Volunteer_Application.pdf, or call 563.556.7560. (Posted 1-10-12)
American Red Cross
American Red Cross of the Tri-States volunteers are needed to help the organization provide service in the areas of Health & Safety and Response & Emergency Communication, provide administrative office support, participate in special events that help the Chapter raise funds, provide community awareness, and promote safety! Front desk staff are always needed, which is a great position for students because it typically allows time to complete your homework. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Mona Lindholm at (563)583-6451 Ext. 303 Email: lindhomr@usa.redcross.org (posted 1-19-12)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to be matched with a little brother or sister just 4-5 hours a month. Other volunteer activities include planning a small fundraiser, organizing an activity for matches to attend at the university campus such as a cook-out, games in the gym or board game night, or help at an organized activity such as Bowl for Kids Sake. If you are interested or have ideas to share, please contact Amanda at amanda.avenarius@hillcrest-fs.org or (563)583-7357 ext. 239. (posted 9-9-09)
Bridges Out of Poverty
This initiative seeks to address poverty on all levels, from uplifting the individuals living in poverty to addressing the systematic barriers and policies keeping people there. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, engaging and expanding the community effort to end poverty. Volunteer opportunities include donating a meal, assisting with childcare, donating supplies, or various other positions listed here: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/index.aspx?NID=1612. Contact Carroll Clark at 563.589.4230 for additional information. (posted 5-29-12)
CAPABLE Volunteer Co.
CAPABLE provides volunteer opportunities to individuals with medical and physical challenges. We need students to help with revising documents, phone calls, driving volunteers, helping with crafts and online research. Hours can be negotiated, but would probably be 3-6 hours/week. Current needs include a driver in the local Dubuque area on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-12:30. (Student would be free from 10:00-11:30.) Also needed is someone to make phone calls and revise forms. If interested, contact Julie Schulte, Executive Director, at 563-582-6211 ext. 106 or capablevolunteer@gmail.com.
The Creativity Center (formerly called Dubuque Art Center)
The Dubuque Art Center is always looking for fun art & creativity enthusiasts to help with our various programs, projects, and events! Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Art Market Committee Member, Youth Artist Ally, and After School Program Assistant. For more information and the online application, go to: http://dbqartcenter.org/volunteer/. The Center can also be reached at (563) 556-0117. (Posted 1-10-12)
Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program
Contact us at 563-588-0048 ext. 11 to find out how you can join the volunteer program. A staff member will contact you to discuss your interests and experience and to introduce you to the volunteer program. Some options require 40 hours of training, such as shelter, childcare, or 24-hotline volunteer. Other opportunities, such as fundraising, cleaning, painting and organizing, do not require training. (Posted 1-10-12)
Dubuque Food Pantry
Volunteers are needed to interact with clients, organize donations, pack boxes of food, and assist patrons with shopping. Client numbers continue to be very high, so if the group you belong to is looking for a project, please consider doing a food drive for us. We are in need of rice, pastas, soups, canned meats, juices, cake mixes, peanut butter & jelly, etc... Other items that we can always use are toilet paper, bar soap, laundry & dish soaps, and personal hygiene items, as these cannot be purchased with Food Stamps. Another great need is boxes for clients' food. We are looking for boxes that oranges, grapefruit, apples and/or eggs come in at the grocery store; those in which reams of papers are packaged; or any other boxes that are about these sizes. (posted 8-17-09)
Dubuque/Jackson Counties Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. In addition to the current build, volunteers are always needed for other ongoing Habitat building projects, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, please call our office at (563) 556-2195, Monday through Friday between 9 am and noon. http://www.habitatdubuque.org/index.htm (Posted 1-10-12)
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is always recruiting new volunteers to help with the care of the animals in our shelter, as well as to assist in providing our many services to the community. The volunteers also assist in our fundraising activities. Orientations are held on the first Saturday of each month (second Saturday for February only) from 9:30 to 10:30 am, and on the third Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. For more information about volunteer opportunities, or to fill out a volunteer application online, go to: http://www.dbqhumane.org/cms-view-page.php?page=volunteer. The DRHS can also be reached at 563.582.6766. (Posted 1-10-12)
**Dubuque Rescue Mission
Dubuque Rescue Mission welcomes volunteers to help in the Mission Thrift Store, serve lunch and evening meals, and help in the Mission Organic Garden. Call the Mission at (583)583-1394 and ask for Rick. If your organization finds itself with leftovers (cooked or uncooked) after a group meal, please consider bringing them to the mission. They will be sealed, dated, and refrigerated. The mission will even pick up your donations if needed. The need is great. http://dbqrescue.org/ (posted 8-17-09)
DuRide
DuRide is urgently seeking volunteer drivers to drive seniors ages 65 and up. Volunteers use their own cars for transportation to doctor appointments, grocery store trips, symphonies, restaurants, beauty shops, etc. Most rides only take 20 minutes. Only 1 ride is all that is asked per week. If interested, contact Deb Pic-Deutmeyer, Operations Coordinator, at (563)451-4999. www.duridedbq.com (posted 3-24-10)
Four Oaks
Four Oaks is a non-profit child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health agency founded in 1973. Volunteer needs: individuals interested in working with children (help with homework, play games, read books, etc.). For consistency, the volunteer will be asked to commit to a regular schedule. To complete an online volunteer application, click here or call 563-557-3100. (Posted 1-10-12)
Grand Opera House
There are many ways you can participate that match your interests! Opportunities are available acting, singing, set building, props, costumes, ushers, concessions, backstage crew, office aid, fund raising, and publicity, just to name a few! Contact the business office at 588-4356 for more information or go to http://www.thegrandoperahouse.com/. (Posted 1-10-12)
Heartland Hospice
Numerous opportunities to volunteer. We have volunteers that visit with hospice patients either participating in activities or simply talking. Also looking for volunteers to help around the office with filing, and answering phones. Special project volunteers for those blessed with the talent of knitting or crocheting. All training provided around your schedule. Call (563)584-9223 for more information. (posted 8-17-09)
**Hills and Dales
Hills and Dales is a not-for-profit human services organization that provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. Hills & Dales has many volunteer opportunities such as participating in various one-on-one or group activities with the individuals at our residential center, childcare center or community center. There are also opportunities to assist with special events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Golf Outing, Halloween Harvest in October, and many more. For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, contact us at (563) 556-7878 or e-mail hr@hillsdales.org. (posted 8-25-11)
Additional opportunity: Here's a chance to have fun, make new friends and share the message of Jesus at the same time. The Hills & Dales Child Development Center is in need of volunteers companions to accompany students during religious education classes. The classes are held on Tuesday evenings starting October. Training will be provided. If you wish to help or if you want more information please feel free to contact Deacon Steve MacDonald at 563-556-1511 or smacdonald@holyfamily.dbq.pvt.k12.ia.us. (posted 9-13-12)
Hope Evangelical Church
Hope Evangelical Church is looking for volunteers to do child-care for age birth to 5 years old during their services. Volunteers are needed during the following times: Saturday evenings 5:15 to 6:45pm, Sunday mornings 9:15 to 10:45am, Sunday mornings 10:45 to 12:30pm. If interested, email Ann Adkins at ann.adkins@clarke.edu or contact Lori at 552-8451. (posted 10-22-12)
Hope House
Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve Community Meals on Sunday and Monday evenings at 6:00pm. 25-35 people on average share in the meal. If you want to schedule a date or want more information, please phone Russ at 563-582-9079. (posted 5-29-12)
Hospice of Dubuque
Hospice of Dubuque has many volunteers who function in varying capacities. One such capacity is patient care. If you are interested in volunteering as a patient care volunteer, classes are offered in the fall of each year. Volunteers are also needed to serve in non-patient care roles. Opportunities include working at fundraising events and writing thank you notes. Class attendance is not necessary to volunteer in a non-patient care role. If you are interested in volunteering in either capacity, please contact Debbie at 563.582.1220. (Posted 1-10-12)
Kids Zone
Kids Zone, a community center in East Dubuque, Illinois, is looking for volunteers to help with child supervision in the afternoons. Volunteers are needed to help with homework and interact with the children by playing board games, pool and basketball. The center is open from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Call Carl at (815)747-6417 or Sean at (815)747-6488 if interested. (posted 8-26-09)
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus need volunteers for Thursday night Bingo from 5-9:30pm. Help is needed for the entire shift, but the Knights will also welcome those who can only work part of the shift. Volunteers will assist in the kitchen and walk around tables to pick up bingo papers for recycling. If interested, contact Tom McCaffery at (563)588-2011. (posted 1-19-10)
Maria House/Teresa Shelter
Volunteers are always needed to help cook the evening meal for Maria House residents, provide daytime support at Teresa Shelter, help with fundraising activities and special events, engage children in fun activities, and assist with clerical and administrative needs. If you have the time and talent to share, we will put it to use. (www.openingdoorsdbq.org or call (563)582-7480) (posted 8-17-09)
Mississippi River Project
Volunteer opportunities are geared towards natural resources/conservation, tourism, biology, and parks and recreation management. Volunteers could expect to do small projects in our campgrounds that would identifying and eradicating invasive species, improving habitat or constructing nest boxes for a variety of avian, helping to get the campgrounds ready for the camping season, etc. Students can check our website out at www.missriver.org and contact Brian Blakeway at (563)582-0881 x6252 or Brian.C.Blakeway@usace.army.mil. (posted 3-6-12)
Mines of Spain
The 1380-acre recreation area is located along the southern edge of Dubuque. The park is open year-round, with park hours of 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects such as greeters, seed collectors, interpreters for programs, trail maintenance, Adopt-a-Park Program, facility maintenance, and feeding the animals at the interpretive center. See http://www.minesofspain.org/volunteers.phtml or call 563-556-0620 for more information. (Posted 1-10-12)
Mobile Meals
Mobile Meals Drivers needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to area homebound seniors who live in the city of Dubuque. Background check required, small stipend available. Meals are prepared by 4:15pm Monday-Friday at Luther Manor Retirement Community. Individual delivery routes include approximately 6-8 deliveries and are 45 minutes-1 hour in length. All inquiries please call Bob Shrader at (563)588-1145 or email directorhc@luthermanor.com. (posted 10-4-10)
Mt. Carmel/Sisters of Charity
Mt. Carmel is in need of volunteers to help transport sisters to and from Wellness and Physical Therapy at Mt. Carmel in the mornings between 8:45 - 11:15, M - F. Contact Sister Angele Lutgen, BVM, Coordinator of Support Services, Sisters of Charity, BVM. Phone: 563-556-5474 ext. 5576 or alutgen@bvmcong.org. (posted 2-3-11)
Multicultural Family Center
The Multicultural Family Center serves as an inviting and safe place for community members, stimulates connections, and provides programs to foster civic engagement and social and economic success. Volunteers are always needed to engage children in fun activities. For a list of specific volunteer opportunities, go to http://www.mfcdbq.org/pdf/Volunteer%20Opportunities-website.pdf or call Nia Wilson at 588-8685. (posted 8-30-12)
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has the following volunteer opportunities available: greeters, docent/educators, special events, archives, and mailings. No experience required! We will provide any necessary training — just bring your smile and a helpful attitude! Fill out the volunteer application by clicking here http://www.mississippirivermuseum.com/employment_app.cfm or calling (563) 557-9545. (Posted 1-10-12)
Oak Park Place Retirement Community
Students, faculty or staff are needed to volunteer in our memory care unit, a specialized area for residents with dementia. Volunteers would be doing simple activities with our residents such as taking them for a walk in the halls, playing a game with them, sorting buttons/playing cards, or just visiting with them, etc. If interested, contact Kati Averkamp, Activity Director at (563) 585-4900 ext. 409 or kaverkamp@oakparkplace.com. (posted 9-13-12)
Prescott School
Prescott is a downtown elementary school serving a very diverse student population. Many students need and would love to have a mentor! Mentoring involves spending about 30-40 minutes a week with a student. The time together might be split between playing a board game, reading, shooting baskets or some other physical activity, chatting, etc. It really is about having another caring adult in the student's life. Further information re mentoring and the paperwork required is available from the Prescott counselor, Angela Haller at 563-552-4206 or ahaller@dbqschools.org. (posted 9-13-12)
**Presentation Lantern Center
One-on-one tutors needed for adults who are learning English and/or preparing for the citizenship test. The Presentation Lantern Center is a drop-in center which offers hospitality, educational opportunities and advocacy to women and their children who are striving to better their lives. For more information, e-mail lanterncenter@aol.com or contact Sr. Corine Murray at (563)557-7134. (posted 8-17-09)
Project Concern
Project Concern is a non-profit social service agency meeting the unmet needs of individuals in Dubuque, Jackson, and Delaware Counties. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Telephone Reassurance Program. TRP volunteers call people, such as seniors and those with disabilities who are looking for conversation, companionship, and someone to check with them on their general well-being. Volunteers are also provided to the Department of Human Services to fulfill their clerical needs. We are continuously looking for new volunteers. If you would like to help your community, please contact Project Concern by phone at (563) 557-8331, or email irspecialist@project-concern.org. (Posted 1-10-12)
A Ripple Effect
A local fair trade store is in need of a responsible student to work the front desk. This is a volunteer unpaid position. Schedule will be determined by the volunteer and shop owner. A Ripple Effect is located at 491 W 4th St. in Dubuque. If interested, contact owner Patty Jackson at 563-581-3236 (cell) or 563-556-4029 (home phone). Patty can also be reached via email at momjaxon58@aol.com. (posted 10-11-11)
Riverview Center, Inc.
The mission of the Riverview Center is to serve the needs of survivors of sexual assault and abuse and to educate the community on how to eliminate crimes of sexual violence. In the aftermath of a sexual assault, the role of an advocate is to attend to the critical emotional needs of the survivor: To empower him or her, to be a source of information and support, to be a bridge between the survivor and the medical and criminal justice systems, minimizing revictimization. Requirements: must complete Riverview's 40+ hour training and an additional six-hour training, must attend a minimum of six hours of continuing education sessions each year, must work two 12-hour shifts each month. Call our volunteer coordinator for specific dates and times of upcoming training courses at (888)707-8155 or see http://www.riverviewcenter.org/volunteer.htm for additional information. (posted 1-19-10)
Sacred Heart School
Volunteers are needed to assist with the cleaning of Sacred Heart School in preparation for the sale of the building. Volunteer work typically occurs on Saturdays. If you are interested in this opportunity, call Dave at 563-583-2642 or email dave.atchison@probuild.com. (posted 2-19-13)
Safe Strides Emergency Shelter
Women volunteers are needed for day and early evening shifts at this temporary shelter and transitional housing for women. Contact Michelle Mihalakis, Executive Director of Operation Empower at 563-557-4450. (posted 5-29-12)
**St. Mark Community Center Mentors
St. Mark Community Center Mentors must be caring adults who are committed, responsible, and compassionate. At St. Mark Community Center we ask that a mentor commit to at least one hour a week to their child or small group. Mentors are invited to join one of two before or after-school programs that St. Mark’s offers: Kid’s Connection (grades K-5) or Moving Up (4th-5th grades). Mentors are required to complete a brief orientation with the Program Coordinator. All mentors are required to complete a criminal background check and references. For more information, go to http://www.smccdbq.org/volunteer.htm or call Sr. Inez at (563)582-6211 ex 100. (posted 8-17-09)
St. Stephen’s Food Bank
St. Stephen’s Food Bank is always looking for volunteers to help within the food bank and to host and organize food drives. Volunteers will interact with clients, organize donations, pack boxes of food, and assist patrons with shopping. To get involved, contact JoAnn at (563)557-7474. (posted 3-16-10)
Stonehill Care Center/Assisi Village
Stonehill is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community in Dubuque. Volunteers are needed to play games, make arts and crafts, sing and/or play music, and visit with residents. Afternoon, evening and weekend opportunities are available. Contact Deb Rooney at drooney@stonehilldbq.com or 563-583-8234 for more information. (posted 2-27-13)
Two by Two
Two by Two believes many of the issues we struggle with as a society could be prevented by including character focused lessons about compassion, responsibility and empathy in a child’s education. Two by Two educators have put this idea into practice by developing two unique, researched based elementary level curriculums that teach the fundamentals of good character through humane education. Whether it’s one day a month, one day a week, 2-4 hours a day, or just for special events, we want you to be part of our mission. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@twobytwoeducation.org or call 563.513.0059. (Posted 1-10-12)
Updated 3-26-13