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FAMILY FRIENDLY! Sort Donated Food for Iowans in Need!
Food Bank of Iowa
✨ Sort and organize donated food items
On-site
Des Moines, IA
Done in a Day
Family Friendly
Good for Groups
Posted 1 hour ago
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Cedar Falls Area- Admin/Weekly Check in Calls - Hospice
St. Croix Hospice
✨ Call patients to check for needs
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 23 hours ago
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Volunteer Advocate: Shape Policy to End Poverty
RESULTS Educational Fund
✨ Meet directly with members of Congress
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 1 day ago
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Advocate for Hospice Patients by making Check-in Phone Calls
VITAS Healthcare - Supportive Services
✨ Make check-in calls to hospice patients
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 3 days ago
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Adopt-A-Family this Holiday Season!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
✨ Shop for gifts using a wish list
Hybrid
Des Moines, IA
11/6/2026 - 11/25/2026
Done in a Day
Good for Groups
Posted 3 days ago
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Des Moines, IA - Drive cancer patients to and from treatment
American Cancer Society
✨ Drive cancer patients to treatment appointments
On-site
Des Moines, IA
Training Provided
Posted 4 days ago
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(Volunteer) Policy Analyst
Gender Freedom Society
✨ Research and analyze policies affecting transgender communities.
Remote
Anywhere
Posted 6 days ago
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Sort Donated Food for Iowans in Need!
Food Bank of Iowa
✨ Sort and organize donated food items.
On-site
Des Moines, IA
Done in a Day
Family Friendly
Good for Groups
Posted 7 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Hybrid
Des Moines, IA
Training Provided
Posted 7 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 7 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Volunteer Services Recruitment Member : Inspire members of the community to make a difference by connecting them with me
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American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Attend events and support recruitment efforts
Remote
Iowa, US
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Become a Hero in Action! Save lives, one blood drive at a time! - Polk County, IA
American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Greet, check in, and assist blood donors.
On-site
Des Moines, IA
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Become a Hero in Action! Save lives, one blood drive at a time! - Story County, IA
American Red Cross of Nebraska-Iowa Region
✨ Greet and assist blood donors
On-site
Ames, IA
Training Provided
Posted 8 days ago
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Childcare Volunteer
WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES
✨ Provide children with a safe positive play experience
On-site
West Des Moines, IA
Done in a Day
Posted 8 days ago
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ELL Teaching Assistant
WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES
✨ Provide small group and one-on-one instruction.
On-site
West Des Moines, IA
1/6/2027 10:00 AM - 5/20/2027 12:00 PM CST
Done in a Day
Posted 8 days ago
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Food Rescue Volunteer
WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES
✨ Ride in a city vehicle and help with food pick-up.
On-site
West Des Moines, IA
Done in a Day
Posted 8 days ago
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Clothing Closet Volunteer
WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES
✨ Sort and straighten clothing donations
On-site
West Des Moines, IA
Done in a Day
Posted 8 days ago
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