CENTRAL IOWA RSVP - Marshalltown
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Fraud Fighters Program Presenter: (Dates/time vary) Give compelling and informative presentations to community groups about avoiding scams and fraud. Training and presentation materials provided.
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BASE leader: Help seniors with mobility and socialization by leading a chair exercise (Balance, Agility, Stability, Endurance) class 1-2 times per week. Class locations vary, could be community .
EVERY STEP, AMANDA THE PANDA – Marshalltown
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Grief support group facilitator: Facilitate a group of school aged children who have experienced a significant loss. Training provided.
HOUSE OF COMPASSION – Marshalltown
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Miscellaneous Support: Volunteer needs include assisting clients at the Supply Closet, assisting with cooking and serving meals, and processing, moving, sorting, stocking, and cataloging donations.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION – Marshalltown
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Miscellaneous Support: Volunteer needs include clerical assistance when the staff is away and re-stocking the Free Little Food Pantry.
IOWA VETERANS HOME - Marshalltown
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Card Sorter: Organize donated greeting cards and ensure a variety of cards are available to residents in designated locations.
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Gift Shop Assistant: Assist customers, handle sales, operate the cash register, and restock shelves in the Gift Shop.
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Library Assistant: Support the Librarian by maintaining order on shelves, cataloging new books, assisting residents with checking books and DVDs in and out, and helping staff as needed.
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Pet Therapy: Bring your pet to interact with our residents and brighten their day. All pets must be clean, well-groomed, and friendly. Current vaccinations records are required.
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Popcorn Volunteer: Prepare and serve fresh popcorn for residents and staff to enjoy.
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Recreation Activity Assistant: Help residents participate in in-house recreational activities including bingo, dances, musical performances, and special meals. Volunteers may also assist with off-grounds outings such as athletic events, the zoo, State Fair, museums, the Botanical Center, IMAX theater, restaurant and shopping trips.
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Resident Escort: Assist residents by escorting them to Chapel services, workshops, and activities such as Arts & Crafts and Ceramics.
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Sewing Room Assistant: Help with cutting and sewing carpet rags for the Rug Program and assist with other sewing projects.
Marshalltown Area United Way - Marshalltown
Turkey Trot, Nov 26, 2026
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Set Up Helper: Arrive 7:00am
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Place signs at turn around points
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Set up registration area
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Registration and Clean Up: Arrive 7:30am
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Register runners and walkers
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Pack up materials after the race starts
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Turn Around Water Stations, Street Crossing Assistant: Arrive 7:30am
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5K Turn Around Water Station
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10K Turn Around Water Station
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12th St. Crossing Assistant
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Mid-Iowa Community Action - Marshalltown
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Health Programs Administrative Support: Assist office staff by filing charts, and organizing papers and supplies for 1-2 hours per week. On-site training and support provided. Background check is required.
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
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Administrative Support: (Late September - December, up to 8 hours daily. January - March up to 2-3 hours daily. April - mid-September up to 2-3 hours weekly). Help people stay warm in the winter! Answer and return calls, schedule appointments and answer questions about LIHEAP (energy assistance). Helpful skills include basic computer knowledge, soft phone (internet phone on a laptop) use, and Outlook calendar and/or MS Bookings. Training and support provided. Background check is required.
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Short Term Filing Project: (on your schedule, total time approx. 2-3 days) Do some catch up filing during 9am-4pm M-Th. Volunteer application required.
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)
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Kindness calls: (times/dates vary) Weekly calls to provide a personal contact that helps the older person socialize and connect on a regularly scheduled basis. The volunteer will notify NEI3A staff of significant or concerning changes they observe when connecting with their partnered senior. Training is provided.
The Salvation Army of Marshalltown
Ongoing Opportunities
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Sal’s Cupboard: (M-Th, 9:30-11:30, 1:30-3:30; F, 9:30-11:30) Prepare Food Boxes for families seeking food assistance.
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The Salvation Army Thrift Store: (Store Hours Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm) Discover and organize treasures, stage displays, and/or process donations. Help the Store shine as a retail hot spot!
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Kids Club: (Wednesdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm [school year]). Have fun interacting with children and youth. Assist our Youth Leaders with program implementation.
Seasonal Opportunities
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Thanksgiving Dinner Registration: (November 2 - 25, 2026 during Sal’s Cupboard hours) Register families for thanksgiving dinners.
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Thanksgiving Community Dinner: (Monday-Thursday, November 23-26, 2026) Help prepare, serve, and/or deliver a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal.
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Bell Ringing: (November 13 - December 24, 2026) Bring friends and family to help Ring the Bell at Kettle Sites around town.
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Christmas Toy Shop: (November 16 - December 18, 2026) Sponsor an Angel Tree Collection Site, Set up the Toy Shop and/or help with Toy Shop Distribution.
Suncrest Home Health & Hospice
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Companionship Visits: (Flexible days/times) Spend time visiting and/or caring for hospice clients both in a hospice facility and in individual hospice client’s homes. Training provided.
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Service Dog Visits: (Flexible days/times) Accompanied by a staff member, bring your service dog to visit patients in their homes or facilities. Training provided.
WOLFE RANCH/QUAKERDALE FAMILY SERVICES - Marshalltown
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Cat Lounge Volunteer: Socialize and cuddle with the cats, greet visitors and answer questions, support weekend hours if available, and help with occasional cat transport.
West Marshall Elementary School
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Elderly activities—Bingo, one-on-one visits, sing-along leaders, pet visits, etc.Elderly activities—Bingo, one-on-one visits, sing-along leaders, pet visits, etc.
Marshalltown Learning Academy
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Senior Pen Pal Program: Exchange letters six-seven times with students in the Therapeutic Classroom during the 2026-2027 school year.
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Participate in a Pen Pal party at the school in late April/early May.
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