Cheri Doane has been involved in service and volunteerism for many years, and can never seem to stay away from our work at Volunteer Iowa! So much so, that she’s recently been appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds to serve as a Commissioner again for the … Continue reading We are thrilled to have you back Cheri Doane!
Month: August 2017
50 Faces of Volunteers – Bob Wilson
Nominated by Payton Whiteaker with Iowa Legal Aid Tell us a little about the volunteer: Bob Wilson, 90, has been volunteering in the Cedar Rapids Regional Office for a little over a year. He assists with handling intakes for the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans … Continue reading 50 Faces of Volunteers – Bob Wilson
Thank you for joining the Commission Greg Sutherland!
Today the team at Volunteer Iowa would like to recognize, thank, and share a bit about our new Commissioner, Greg Sutherland, with all of you. We are excited to have Greg as a volunteer assisting us with our work, so we can continue to advance … Continue reading Thank you for joining the Commission Greg Sutherland!
National Service Member Spotlight – Holli Erkson
Submission by Phoebe Trepp, Executive Director at Willis Dady Homeless Services in Cedar Rapids Holli Erkson’s service should be highlighted in the National Service Member Spotlight – she’s amazing! Holli has drastically altered our volunteer program at Willis Dady and improved community member engagement. When … Continue reading National Service Member Spotlight – Holli Erkson
50 Faces of Volunteers – Jean Allsteadt
Nominated by Payton Whiteaker with Iowa Legal Aid Tell us a little about the volunteer: Jean Allsteadt has volunteered with Iowa Legal Aid for more than nine years. Her dedication and service to others have been of the utmost importance to her ever since receiving … Continue reading 50 Faces of Volunteers – Jean Allsteadt
Pen Pal Volunteers give North Central Iowa over 1,800 hours of service
Written By Molly Anderegg, Director, RSVP North Central Iowa in Mason City In the Pen Pal Program, fourth- and fifth-grade students exchange six letters per year with RSVP Volunteers. Pen Pals meet in person at a reveal party in May. During the 2016-17 school year, … Continue reading Pen Pal Volunteers give North Central Iowa over 1,800 hours of service