Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: 2027 Future City Iowa Volunteers

Are you passionate about engineering, urban planning, or sustainability? Do you want to inspire the next generation of innovators?

Future City Iowa is looking for dedicated mentors and volunteers to support middle school students as they prepare for the 2027 Competition!  This years theme?  Build a Fire Resilient Future! 

As a Mentor/Volunteer, you will:

Guide a team of 3–5 middle school students as they research and design a futuristic city and offer real-world insights into engineering, architecture, urban planning, or project management.

Help students brainstorm solutions to a specific to building a Fire Resilient Future.

Provide feedback on their virtual city design, essay, and scale model.

Have fun!

Please review the following form to view roles, and express interest.  Once complete, the Future City Iowa Regional Coordinator will be in touch to discuss competition/volunteer needs. Virtual opportunities are available! 

2027 Future City Iowa - Volunteer Interest Form

Agency: The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo)

Are you passionate about engineering, urban planning, or sustainability? Do you want to inspire the next generation of innovators?

Future City Iowa is looking for dedicated mentors and volunteers to support middle school students as they prepare for the 2027 Competition!  This years theme?  Build a Fire Resilient Future! 

As a Mentor/Volunteer, you will:

Guide a team of 3–5 middle school students as they research and design a futuristic city and offer real-world insights into engineering, architecture, urban planning, or project management.

Help students brainstorm solutions to a specific to building a Fire Resilient Future.

Provide feedback on their virtual city design, essay, and scale model.

Have fun!

Please review the following form to view roles, and express interest.  Once complete, the Future City Iowa Regional Coordinator will be in touch to discuss competition/volunteer needs. Virtual opportunities are available! 

2027 Future City Iowa - Volunteer Interest Form

Agency: The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 16, 2027

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fall 2026 CoderDojo - STEM Station Mentors

No experience necessary to donate your time as a STEM station mentor! 

CoderDojo is a free, open-house program where K-5th grade students and their families get to create and explore all things STEM!  Our sessions are packed with hands-on learning and fun, featuring stations focused on Arts, Building, Coding, Science, Robotics, and more! We even bring in special Community Partners each session to show kids how these skills come to life and enhance the experience!

Our awesome volunteer Mentors are the heart of this program. You don't need any prior STEM experience to be a Mentor, and we welcome everyone. Come join us and support the world of Tech Education! 

Agency: The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo)

No experience necessary to donate your time as a STEM station mentor! 

CoderDojo is a free, open-house program where K-5th grade students and their families get to create and explore all things STEM!  Our sessions are packed with hands-on learning and fun, featuring stations focused on Arts, Building, Coding, Science, Robotics, and more! We even bring in special Community Partners each session to show kids how these skills come to life and enhance the experience!

Our awesome volunteer Mentors are the heart of this program. You don't need any prior STEM experience to be a Mentor, and we welcome everyone. Come join us and support the world of Tech Education! 

Agency: The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No