Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

Volunteer: Monday Night Volunteer for Feed Iowa First Shop 4-6pm

Join us every Monday from 4-6pm at the Feed Iowa First Shop.  Feed Iowa First manages 9 fields across Cedar Rapids plus 11 acres on the Wanatee Farm. Tasks on Monday nights will vary according to season.  During the summer duties include washing and prepping vegetables to go out for community distribution, working in our raised beds, harvesting, washing bins, and getting everything in order for the week!  We have tasks for those who cannot lift too, and seated activities!

Details:

Volunteer once or every Monday! Kids are welcome to volunteer with adults No experience necessary, training provided No need to sign up but a wavier will need to be signed that night at the shop Parking: Cargill parking lot

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Join us every Monday from 4-6pm at the Feed Iowa First Shop.  Feed Iowa First manages 9 fields across Cedar Rapids plus 11 acres on the Wanatee Farm. Tasks on Monday nights will vary according to season.  During the summer duties include washing and prepping vegetables to go out for community distribution, working in our raised beds, harvesting, washing bins, and getting everything in order for the week!  We have tasks for those who cannot lift too, and seated activities!

Details:

Volunteer once or every Monday! Kids are welcome to volunteer with adults No experience necessary, training provided No need to sign up but a wavier will need to be signed that night at the shop Parking: Cargill parking lot

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 1, 2026 through Sep 28, 2026

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Small Engine Repair and Maintenance

We are looking for a volunteer to keep our tillers, weed eaters, augers, and mowers in good working condition during the season and fix equipment as needed. 

Feed Iowa First will pay for all parts and can provide a workspace. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and projects can be arranged to fit within your schedule.

If interested, please contact Jeff at jeff@feediowa1st.com 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

We are looking for a volunteer to keep our tillers, weed eaters, augers, and mowers in good working condition during the season and fix equipment as needed. 

Feed Iowa First will pay for all parts and can provide a workspace. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity and projects can be arranged to fit within your schedule.

If interested, please contact Jeff at jeff@feediowa1st.com 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Corporate/Group Opportunities

If you're looking for group volunteer opportunities, we have plenty of work at our Wanatee farm. We can host upwards of 10-20 people and opportunities include but are not limited to:

Farm work Planting Setting irrigation Fencing Weeding Harvesting Field teardown Cover cropping And more!

For further inquiries or questions, reach out to outreach@feediowa1st.com! Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and clothing equipped for farming is recommended. Conditions will most likely be on the warmer side while in the fields. 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

If you're looking for group volunteer opportunities, we have plenty of work at our Wanatee farm. We can host upwards of 10-20 people and opportunities include but are not limited to:

Farm work Planting Setting irrigation Fencing Weeding Harvesting Field teardown Cover cropping And more!

For further inquiries or questions, reach out to outreach@feediowa1st.com! Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and clothing equipped for farming is recommended. Conditions will most likely be on the warmer side while in the fields. 

Agency: Feed Iowa First

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52401

Allow Groups: Yes