Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: First Aid Kit Assembly

First aid items are a necessity for our shelter. In order to keep clients healthy and safe, we need to have multiple first aid kits on hand.

We are looking for volunteers who can purchase first aid items and assemble them into kits for us. These will be used to support clients at both our Emergency Shelter and the Community Overflow Shelter. You can drop them off at our Emergency Shelter or have them mailed to us: 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. You can also purchase kits from our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/iEfrgCr.

Kits should include bandages, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, scissors, toe nail clippers, gauze, and medical tape. You are also welcome to include medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, tums, Pepto Bismol, and cough drops.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

First aid items are a necessity for our shelter. In order to keep clients healthy and safe, we need to have multiple first aid kits on hand.

We are looking for volunteers who can purchase first aid items and assemble them into kits for us. These will be used to support clients at both our Emergency Shelter and the Community Overflow Shelter. You can drop them off at our Emergency Shelter or have them mailed to us: 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. You can also purchase kits from our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/iEfrgCr.

Kits should include bandages, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, scissors, toe nail clippers, gauze, and medical tape. You are also welcome to include medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, tums, Pepto Bismol, and cough drops.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Meals Volunteer

During the week, clients at Willis Dady are able to visit other meal sites in the community for any food they need. On weekends, many of these sites close, so Willis Dady looks for groups of volunteers to prepare and serve a meal to the clients. These meals bring needed sustenance and a sense of comfort and support to the clients, as it helps demonstrate the community’s support in their efforts to find housing and employment. 

The meal should be completely prepared before coming to the shelter on the scheduled day.  Bring any specific serving utensils needed, though our shelter can usually supply eating utensils or plates/bowls.  It should be brought in throw-away containers or containers you do not want back. We ask that it be brought in three equal portions or in individual servings. We understand if this is not possible, and our staff can divide the food instead. The meal should feed 35 individuals. 

 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

During the week, clients at Willis Dady are able to visit other meal sites in the community for any food they need. On weekends, many of these sites close, so Willis Dady looks for groups of volunteers to prepare and serve a meal to the clients. These meals bring needed sustenance and a sense of comfort and support to the clients, as it helps demonstrate the community’s support in their efforts to find housing and employment. 

The meal should be completely prepared before coming to the shelter on the scheduled day.  Bring any specific serving utensils needed, though our shelter can usually supply eating utensils or plates/bowls.  It should be brought in throw-away containers or containers you do not want back. We ask that it be brought in three equal portions or in individual servings. We understand if this is not possible, and our staff can divide the food instead. The meal should feed 35 individuals. 

 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Making Snack Packs

Having snack packs to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. These can be distributed to clients in a number of ways:

Our Street Outreach Team can carry these bags with them to hand out to clients who are sleeping outside of somewhere else not meant for habitation. These clients often have limited access to food, so having some on hand is very helpful for our team. We also try to keep non-perishable food in the donation room of our shelter. This food can be handed out to clients in our shelter who are waiting for a food stamp card to arrive or have mobility issues and cannot get to a community food pantry. Outreach clients or other community members also visit our shelter for supplies as they learn to navigate local resources and get connected to a case manager.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble snack packs to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Snack packs should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

Protein or granola bars Beef jerky Trail mix Cracker packs Fruit snacks Cans or packets of chicken or tuna

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Having snack packs to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. These can be distributed to clients in a number of ways:

Our Street Outreach Team can carry these bags with them to hand out to clients who are sleeping outside of somewhere else not meant for habitation. These clients often have limited access to food, so having some on hand is very helpful for our team. We also try to keep non-perishable food in the donation room of our shelter. This food can be handed out to clients in our shelter who are waiting for a food stamp card to arrive or have mobility issues and cannot get to a community food pantry. Outreach clients or other community members also visit our shelter for supplies as they learn to navigate local resources and get connected to a case manager.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble snack packs to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Snack packs should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

Protein or granola bars Beef jerky Trail mix Cracker packs Fruit snacks Cans or packets of chicken or tuna

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Making Hygiene Kits

Willis Dady has the only showers in Cedar Rapids that are are free for clients to access. In an attempt to fill this gap in resources, Willis Dady opened additional showers at our Willis Dady Works (WDW) location in 2022.

Having assembled hygiene kits assists our front desk volunteers when checking in clients for their appointments. They no longer need to juggle all the individual toiletry items, but rather they can grab an assembled kit to hand to a client.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Hygiene Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Hygiene kits should include a Ziploc Bag the following:

Travel-sized shampoo Travel-sized conditioner Travel-sized body wash or bar soap Deodorant Toothbursh Toothpaste

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Willis Dady has the only showers in Cedar Rapids that are are free for clients to access. In an attempt to fill this gap in resources, Willis Dady opened additional showers at our Willis Dady Works (WDW) location in 2022.

Having assembled hygiene kits assists our front desk volunteers when checking in clients for their appointments. They no longer need to juggle all the individual toiletry items, but rather they can grab an assembled kit to hand to a client.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Hygiene Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Hygiene kits should include a Ziploc Bag the following:

Travel-sized shampoo Travel-sized conditioner Travel-sized body wash or bar soap Deodorant Toothbursh Toothpaste

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Laundry Kit Maker

Having laundry kits to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. We primarily use them at Hector's Place Day Center where clients have access to shower and laundry services free of charge.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Laundry Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Laundry Kits should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

1 laundry detergent pod 1 dryer sheet 1 pair of ankle socks Stain remover stick or wipe

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Having laundry kits to hand out to clients is extremely helpful. We primarily use them at Hector's Place Day Center where clients have access to shower and laundry services free of charge.

To help with this need we are looking for donors to assemble Laundry Kits to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). Laundry Kits should include a Ziploc Bag with a combination of the following:

1 laundry detergent pod 1 dryer sheet 1 pair of ankle socks Stain remover stick or wipe

Please reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at 319-362-7555 or sierra@willisdady.org with any questions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: T-Shirt to Tote Bag

How to Make a T-shirt Tote Bag

Supplies Needed:

Clean, old t-shirt (thick fabric better) Sharp Scissors Steps: Cut off the sleeves Cut off the neckline Cut off the bottom hem Cut fringe about 4 inches from the bottom and 1 inch apart Tie the fringe. Tie the front and back fringe in a double knot. You will notice small holes between the knots. Go back double knot a fringe from each neighboring knot to close the gaps. Donate your bags to Willis Dady! Please email sierra@willisdady.org if you would like photo instructions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

How to Make a T-shirt Tote Bag

Supplies Needed:

Clean, old t-shirt (thick fabric better) Sharp Scissors Steps: Cut off the sleeves Cut off the neckline Cut off the bottom hem Cut fringe about 4 inches from the bottom and 1 inch apart Tie the fringe. Tie the front and back fringe in a double knot. You will notice small holes between the knots. Go back double knot a fringe from each neighboring knot to close the gaps. Donate your bags to Willis Dady! Please email sierra@willisdady.org if you would like photo instructions!

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donation Room Volunteer

Having a volunteer to go through our donations and help organize them is a huge help towards making sure we’re always keeping what would be most helpful to our clients. This position also helps us to redistribute donations we cannot use to other agencies.

These volunteers will organize the donation room, take inventory, communicate information to the staff, and coordinate with other agencies on donations we cannot take that they may be able to use. Volunteers may be asked to help transport donations between locations.

What's the impact of this position? You'll see the direct important of your work when you turn a messy room into an organized one. Every time you come in will be slightly different because the quantity and types of donations we receive vary from day to day.

Current Openings: 

WednesdayFridaySaturdayYou sign up for a consistent day each week and come to volunteer any time that day 9am-7pm.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Having a volunteer to go through our donations and help organize them is a huge help towards making sure we’re always keeping what would be most helpful to our clients. This position also helps us to redistribute donations we cannot use to other agencies.

These volunteers will organize the donation room, take inventory, communicate information to the staff, and coordinate with other agencies on donations we cannot take that they may be able to use. Volunteers may be asked to help transport donations between locations.

What's the impact of this position? You'll see the direct important of your work when you turn a messy room into an organized one. Every time you come in will be slightly different because the quantity and types of donations we receive vary from day to day.

Current Openings: 

WednesdayFridaySaturdayYou sign up for a consistent day each week and come to volunteer any time that day 9am-7pm.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Front Desk Attendant

Throughout the day at Willis Dady, there are phone calls, donations, and multiple visitors. Since many are directed to different staff in the shelter, having a point person to direct inquiries is instrumental in allowing our agency to function at its greatest capacity. As such, having a volunteer’s help allows the shelter in running smoothly throughout the day while allowing our staff to better focus on their jobs.

Duties also include answering the phone and refer the call to the proper party, welcoming visitors at the front desk, assist them with their needs, collecting and recording donations that come throughout the day, and understanding how to use the computer regarding logging in information.

Training includes an orientation to Willis Dady, instruction at the front desk. and at least one shift shadowing another volunteer or staff member. There is always staff available to provide assistance during the volunteer shift. 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Throughout the day at Willis Dady, there are phone calls, donations, and multiple visitors. Since many are directed to different staff in the shelter, having a point person to direct inquiries is instrumental in allowing our agency to function at its greatest capacity. As such, having a volunteer’s help allows the shelter in running smoothly throughout the day while allowing our staff to better focus on their jobs.

Duties also include answering the phone and refer the call to the proper party, welcoming visitors at the front desk, assist them with their needs, collecting and recording donations that come throughout the day, and understanding how to use the computer regarding logging in information.

Training includes an orientation to Willis Dady, instruction at the front desk. and at least one shift shadowing another volunteer or staff member. There is always staff available to provide assistance during the volunteer shift. 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Wednesday Receptionist

Throughout the day at Willis Dady, there are phone calls, donations, and multiple visitors. Since many are directed to different staff in the shelter, having a point person to direct inquiries is instrumental in allowing our agency to function at its greatest capacity. As such, having a volunteer’s help allows the shelter in running smoothly throughout the day while allowing our staff to better focus on their jobs.

Duties also include answering the phone and refer the call to the proper party, welcoming visitors at the front desk, assist them with their needs, collecting and recording donations that come throughout the day, and understanding how to use the computer regarding logging in information.

To Volunteer:
1. Click the BLUE RESPOND BUTTON to record your registration for this volunteer opportunity.

All COVID-19 Volunteers need to register so that hours can be collected and tracked to leverage federal reimbursement funds for the community.

2. The community organization of the need you respond to will be in contact with you shortly.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Throughout the day at Willis Dady, there are phone calls, donations, and multiple visitors. Since many are directed to different staff in the shelter, having a point person to direct inquiries is instrumental in allowing our agency to function at its greatest capacity. As such, having a volunteer’s help allows the shelter in running smoothly throughout the day while allowing our staff to better focus on their jobs.

Duties also include answering the phone and refer the call to the proper party, welcoming visitors at the front desk, assist them with their needs, collecting and recording donations that come throughout the day, and understanding how to use the computer regarding logging in information.

To Volunteer:
1. Click the BLUE RESPOND BUTTON to record your registration for this volunteer opportunity.

All COVID-19 Volunteers need to register so that hours can be collected and tracked to leverage federal reimbursement funds for the community.

2. The community organization of the need you respond to will be in contact with you shortly.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Administrative Volunteer

Administrative volunteers are responsible for helping our staff with the little things, so they can focus on the bigger picture -- helping our clients! Willis Dady is looking for administrative volunteers to help with data entry and/or audit files .

Qualifications include accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Administrative volunteers are responsible for helping our staff with the little things, so they can focus on the bigger picture -- helping our clients! Willis Dady is looking for administrative volunteers to help with data entry and/or audit files .

Qualifications include accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52405

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Laundry Detergent Buyer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add laundry detergent to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter! We prefer laundry pods but appreciate liquid and powder forms too!

Why laundry detergent?
We offer free laundry facilities to our clients both in shelter and working with other case managers. Many clients don't have the means to buy laundry detergent themselves, so when we run out there isn't any more to give. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add laundry detergent to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter! We prefer laundry pods but appreciate liquid and powder forms too!

Why laundry detergent?
We offer free laundry facilities to our clients both in shelter and working with other case managers. Many clients don't have the means to buy laundry detergent themselves, so when we run out there isn't any more to give. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Laundry Volunteer

Having a volunteer to monitor our laundry and help organize the clean items is a huge help towards making sure we have the necessary clothing and linens for our clients. This position also helps us to redistribute donations we cannot use to other agencies. These volunteers will put items into the washer and dryer, organize the donation areas (relevant to items being washed), communicate information to the staff, and coordinate with other agencies on donations we cannot take that they may be able to use. 

 

This is a flexible, on-call opportunity. 

Depending on the needs each week, laundry volunteers may be called in to aid our regularly scheduled donation room organizers. A volunteer would be contacted either by email or phone when we need extra help with laundry. Volunteers will have the opportunity to accept or turndown the offer on a day-by-day basis.  Please bring a book or something to work on in between loads. Each cycle takes about 40 minutes and depending on how long it takes to fold/hang you may have some down time. You will have access to our breakroom or conference room in between loads. 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Having a volunteer to monitor our laundry and help organize the clean items is a huge help towards making sure we have the necessary clothing and linens for our clients. This position also helps us to redistribute donations we cannot use to other agencies. These volunteers will put items into the washer and dryer, organize the donation areas (relevant to items being washed), communicate information to the staff, and coordinate with other agencies on donations we cannot take that they may be able to use. 

 

This is a flexible, on-call opportunity. 

Depending on the needs each week, laundry volunteers may be called in to aid our regularly scheduled donation room organizers. A volunteer would be contacted either by email or phone when we need extra help with laundry. Volunteers will have the opportunity to accept or turndown the offer on a day-by-day basis.  Please bring a book or something to work on in between loads. Each cycle takes about 40 minutes and depending on how long it takes to fold/hang you may have some down time. You will have access to our breakroom or conference room in between loads. 

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Paper Towel Buyer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add paper towels to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why paper towels?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of paper towels. Whether we use them for general cleaning or soaking up a spill, we find ourselves in a paper towel deficit. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. 
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add paper towels to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why paper towels?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of paper towels. Whether we use them for general cleaning or soaking up a spill, we find ourselves in a paper towel deficit. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. 
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Shopping Volunteer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add one of our high-need items to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing a high-need item to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. (Example items: paper towels, toilet paper, pillows, 13-gallon trash bags, 55-gallon trash bags, cases of water, laundry pods, razors)
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

This is a very flexible commitment! All we ask is to know how often you’ll be delivering the item you sign up for. It could be weekly, biweekly, or monthly. (Any other length of time will be considered a valuable donation but not recorded as a shopping volunteer.)

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add one of our high-need items to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing a high-need item to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis. (Example items: paper towels, toilet paper, pillows, 13-gallon trash bags, 55-gallon trash bags, cases of water, laundry pods, razors)
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

This is a very flexible commitment! All we ask is to know how often you’ll be delivering the item you sign up for. It could be weekly, biweekly, or monthly. (Any other length of time will be considered a valuable donation but not recorded as a shopping volunteer.)

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Toilet Paper Buyer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add toilet paper to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Why toilet paper?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of toilet paper. However, not many donors think of bringing in toilet paper, so we find ourselves having to buy it ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add toilet paper to your list and pick it up when you’re out shopping. You can drop it off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have it shipped to the shelter!

Why toilet paper?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of toilet paper. However, not many donors think of bringing in toilet paper, so we find ourselves having to buy it ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Trash Bag Buyer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add trash bags (either 10 or 55 gallons) to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why trash bags?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of trash bags. The 10 gallon trash cans are found around our shelter and in individual offices. 55 gallon trash cans are in our client kitchens. However, not many donors think of bringing in trash bags, so we find ourselves having to buy them ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add trash bags (either 10 or 55 gallons) to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why trash bags?
Just like any home, our shelter goes through a lot of trash bags. The 10 gallon trash cans are found around our shelter and in individual offices. 55 gallon trash cans are in our client kitchens. However, not many donors think of bringing in trash bags, so we find ourselves having to buy them ourselves. This takes away money that could be used for things like housing deposits or replacing a lost ID. We need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52403

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Shaving Razor Buyer

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add razors to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why razors?
Clients might want to be clean shaven for an interview or personal hygiene. Many clients don't have the means to buy razors themselves, so when we don't have any to hand out they don't have the option to shave. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

This is the perfect way for someone to get involved who doesn’t have any extra time to give. Add razors to your list and pick them up when you’re out shopping. You can drop them off to Willis Dady when you’re already out and about. Do your shopping online instead? Have them shipped to the shelter!

Why razors?
Clients might want to be clean shaven for an interview or personal hygiene. Many clients don't have the means to buy razors themselves, so when we don't have any to hand out they don't have the option to shave. This is why we need donors like you to help with this high-need item!

Key responsibilities include:
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator to learn about Willis Dady’s ongoing needs.
- Commit to purchasing paper towels to donate to Willis Dady on a regular basis.
- Purchase or have the donation shipped to Willis Dady.

Agency: Willis Dady Homeless Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No