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Our mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service, volunteering and mentoring.
Volunteer Iowa Programs
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities & foster civic engagement through service & volunteering.
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Volunteer Recognition
Recognize an outstanding volunteer through one of our recognition programs.
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Iowa MENTOR
We work to promote, support, and build quality mentoring relationships by elevating programs.
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Youth Service
Find resources to engage youth in service opportunities with your organization
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Volunteers Age 55+
Find the right match between your skills and interests, and the benefits offered by volunteer programs for adults 55+.
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AmeriCorps VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members provide service that aims to eliminate poverty.
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Find a volunteer opportunity
Search for volunteer opportunities in your community or with your favorite nonprofits.
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Post a volunteer opportunity
Does you organization need volunteers? Post them on our statewide system for free!
Volunteer Recognition
Nominate a volunteer for the Governor's Volunteer Award
The Governor's Volunteer Awards are an easy way to recognize an outstanding individual volunteer or group of volunteers.
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Get Started
Register for the Give Back Iowa Challenge
Any employer can participate! It's a great way to get started if you've never hosted a volunteer program before.
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Now accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor's Volunteer Awards!
Nominations for the 2025 Governor's Volunteer Awards are now open