Volunteer Now Policy

This policy covers agencies and volunteer opportunities and events posted to United Way of East Central Iowa’s Volunteer Now. For question, please contact volunteer@uweci.org.

Agencies

Agencies must meet the following criteria to create and publicly share a Volunteer Now Agency Profile.

  • Be a public or private non-profit agency or organization, with the exception of proprietary health care facilities.
    • For-profit proprietary health care facilities must hold a license in the state of Iowa and/or other applicable local government and only post opportunities for roles that provide direct humanitarian care.
    • Status as an eligible agency may be determined by UWECI staff at their discretion.
  • Have volunteer opportunities in United Way of East Central Iowa’s service area which includes Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Linn counties, that fulfill a charitable mission.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities and events must meet the following criteria to create and publicly post to Volunteer Now.

  • Must take place in United Way of East Central Iowa’s service area which includes Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Linn counties, and fulfill a charitable mission.
  • May not have the primary purpose of facilitating the advancement of any political party or candidate, religion, or for-profit business.

Other Information

  • UWECI is not responsible or liable for any volunteers connected to agencies through Volunteer Now. The volunteer agency is fully responsible for these volunteers including but not limited to the following:
    • Providing an interview and/or orientation and brief introduction to your organization to ensure a mutually good fit.
    • Provide necessary tools and materials to complete projects when possible or let volunteers know what they should provide.
    • Provide adequate supervision throughout that includes a detailed description of what needs to be accomplished and the impact it will have within the organization.
    • Recognize and thank volunteers for their efforts.
  • All information posted to Volunteer Now must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, reprisal, or submission of a complaint.
  • UWECI has the right to add, edit, or delete any information posted to Volunteer Now at any time.
  • For user privacy policy (which includes agency users) see http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.galaxydigital.com/privacy/.