Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: Apply for BOLD (Board Orientation & Leadership Development)

BOLD United Way’s BOLD (Board Orientation & Leadership Development) program is designed to prepare community leaders for nonprofit board service. Participants gain valuable insight into governance, responsibilities, and how to make a meaningful impact through board membership. Whether you’re new to board service or ready to sharpen your skills, BOLD connects you with local nonprofits, experienced leaders, and peers who share your passion for giving back. Visit www.uweci.org/bold for more information.  


Applications open 10/1 – 10/31

Selected candidates will be notified mid-December

Tuition: $250, financial assistance available

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

BOLD United Way’s BOLD (Board Orientation & Leadership Development) program is designed to prepare community leaders for nonprofit board service. Participants gain valuable insight into governance, responsibilities, and how to make a meaningful impact through board membership. Whether you’re new to board service or ready to sharpen your skills, BOLD connects you with local nonprofits, experienced leaders, and peers who share your passion for giving back. Visit www.uweci.org/bold for more information.  


Applications open 10/1 – 10/31

Selected candidates will be notified mid-December

Tuition: $250, financial assistance available

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 21, 2026 through Jun 24, 2026

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Coordinate a Collection Drive for Impact

Support a cause you care about by coordinating a collection drive! Review the guide below for best practices and nonprofit beneficiary ideas. For questions or to celebrate your success, please respond to this opportunity and email volunteer@uweci.org.

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Support a cause you care about by coordinating a collection drive! Review the guide below for best practices and nonprofit beneficiary ideas. For questions or to celebrate your success, please respond to this opportunity and email volunteer@uweci.org.

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Benton County Volunteer Center: Project Group

This group meets weekly to prepare materials for the schools and nursing homes, make pillows for cancer treatment patients, and a number of other community based activities.  

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

This group meets weekly to prepare materials for the schools and nursing homes, make pillows for cancer treatment patients, and a number of other community based activities.  

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52208

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Benton County Volunteer Center: Medical Transportation Driver

Drivers are needed to transport people in the community to medical facilities for various medical appointments. The Benton County Volunteer Center provides medical transportation assistance for people who cannot drive, do not have family or friends available to drive, or cannot afford transportation to medical appointments. Clients are usually sixty years of age or older. Volunteer drivers give their time but receive mileage reimbursement.

Volunteers must successfully complete a background check, posses a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a willingness to go through volunteer medical transportation assistance training if required.

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Drivers are needed to transport people in the community to medical facilities for various medical appointments. The Benton County Volunteer Center provides medical transportation assistance for people who cannot drive, do not have family or friends available to drive, or cannot afford transportation to medical appointments. Clients are usually sixty years of age or older. Volunteer drivers give their time but receive mileage reimbursement.

Volunteers must successfully complete a background check, posses a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a willingness to go through volunteer medical transportation assistance training if required.

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 52208

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer During Times of Disaster

Are you interested in helping our community during future disasters?  United Way of East Central Iowa helps in the coordination of volunteers through the Volunteer Now website and supports the relief effort of State and Federal relief organizations and the Linn Area Partners Active In Disaster (LAP-AID).   LAP-AID is a coalition of 30+ organizations seeking to build a better-prepared and more resilient Linn County.

Follow these instructions to sign up now and join our list of volunteers that will be called upon to help our community during times of disaster.

 

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Are you interested in helping our community during future disasters?  United Way of East Central Iowa helps in the coordination of volunteers through the Volunteer Now website and supports the relief effort of State and Federal relief organizations and the Linn Area Partners Active In Disaster (LAP-AID).   LAP-AID is a coalition of 30+ organizations seeking to build a better-prepared and more resilient Linn County.

Follow these instructions to sign up now and join our list of volunteers that will be called upon to help our community during times of disaster.

 

Agency: United Way East Central Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No