Winter 2009
Recap of National Mentoring Month 2009
Aaron Eilerts Day of Service February 24
College Student Helps Document the Impact of AmeriCorps Members in the Spring Disasters
Governor Culver, Lt. Governor Judge Thank Iowans for Service on MLK Day
2009 Learn and Serve Community-Based Funds and Applications are Available
Service Spotlight- AmeriCorps Member Norma Boge
Governor’s Volunteer Award Nominations due March 9
4th Annual Volunteer Awareness Day to be held in Capitol on Feb. 25
Federal Issue - Serve America Act
Federal Issue - AmeriCorps funding in the House Economic Stimulus Plan
Other Federal News - President Obama Urges Service
Need Volunteers?
Since many people looking for volunteer opportunities begin their search online, the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service has instituted a statewide Volunteer Solutions system. This system accomplishes two primary tasks:
- Potential volunteers can enter their area of interest and the geographic area they would like to serve and instantly see a list of organizations that are currently looking for volunteers.
- Organizations that need volunteers can post opportunities and quickly learn about and contact the people who are interested in helping them.
Organizations that wish to list volunteer opportunities can register for a no-cost “Agency” account through www.volunteeriowa.org ; just click on the “Need Volunteers?” link in the lower left-hand corner to get started.
If you already have an account with Volunteer Solutions or 1-800-Volunteer.org all you need to do is make sure your listings are up to date and that your account settings allow information sharing. Any needs you list through your own system will automatically be included in the Iowa system and will also be available to volunteers searching the national volunteer matching portal at www.FreedomCorps.gov .
If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, at 1.800.308.5987 or icvs@iowa.gov .