CORRIDOR VOLUNTEERS WEBSITE

Corridor Volunteers is a joint project of the United Way of Johnson County and the United Way of East Central Iowa. The University of Iowa Civic Engagement Program and the 10,000 Hours Show are proud to work in partnership with them to bring you a terrific resource that you can use today. If you are a local, nonprofit organization and you are currently not registered on Corridor Volunteers, please take time to register on Corridor Volunteers today (steps are outlined below). 

Your organization will receive invitations to University of Iowa Volunteer Fairs (vFairs) if it is affiliated with The 10,000 Hours Show and/or The University of Iowa Civic Engagement Program on the Corridor Volunteers website. We use the Corridor Volunteers database to generate the name and address labels for vFair invitations. Here's how to register your org:

1. Sign on to Corridor Volunteers at www.corridorvolunteers.org.
2. Look for the "Login" section and click on the link that reads, "We have a separate login for agencies."
3. Under the heading "New Agencies" click on the link that says "Register here!" and follow the steps.
4. Make sure to have the following information ready:
   • Primary agency contact's up-to-date email, phone number and address.
   • Password for your agency to later update their information
   • Employer Identification Number (EIN - this is optional however)
   • Agency's Mission statement
   • Agency description of services statement
   • Coordinator's name, phone, and address for each listing
   • Title of listings, descriptions, and dates (where applicable)
5. At least one volunteer opportunity posting is required when you register.
6. As you go through the process of registering, you will be offered options to affiliate your organization with The 10,000 Hours Show and/or The University of Iowa Civic Engagement Program. You may choose one or both to be assured of an invitation to the vFairs at The University of Iowa.  You'll know you've done this step correctly if one or both of these medallions show up by your organization's listing after you've registered:

Corridor Volunteers is a fabulous, free resource for local nonprofit organizations.  Your organization does NOT need to be a United Way organization to use Corridor Volunteers! It is a point of referral for potential volunteers all year long. Joining Corridor Volunteers will greatly enhance the visibility of your organization and make your volunteer opportunities known to a wide and varied audience of potential volunteers.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

The Civic Engagement Program at The University of Iowa is excited about partnering with you to provide volunteer opportunities that will engage our students in helping to meet community needs. 

WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN DO MORE

UI students are talented and generous leaders.  Some may be already engaged in helping your organization make a difference in our community.  With your help, we can increase numbers of students involved in volunteering. 

SERVICE EXPERIENCES CAN HELP SHAPE STUDENTS' LIVES

The service experiences your organization provides can help develop the academic and career interests of UI students.  Volunteer experiences with your organization can help develop students as active, responsible citizens who are empowered to shape society through life-long commitment to community service.  The University of Iowa acknowledges its vital role in helping students wield intellectual knowledge for civic benefit. Community service provides an important link between classroom learning and civic responsibility, underscoring the importance of knowledge and service in a democratic society.  

WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK AND INVITE YOU TO CONTACT US

Your feedback is important to the development of Volunteer Link.  Please share your suggestions and comments by contacting the UI Civic Engagement Program.

BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

The Civic Engagement Program is currently working on a new initative to identify best practices for parternships from which guidelines will be develooped.  Click here to find out more!

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ORGANIZATIONS

• Consulting services.  Designed to help organizations design appropriate opportunities for student volunteers, and to support organizations in navigating the University to create meaningful campus-community partnerships.  Contact: Mary Mathew Wilson, civic-engagement@uiowa.edu.
• Support in designing one-time service projects.  Examples include gardening, murals, food drives, and clean-up projects. Contact: Mary Mathew Wilson, civic-engagement@uiowa.edu.
• Work-study support. To qualify, off-campus agencies must be a nonprofit organization or a government agency. This is a joint partnership, with a percentage of the student hourly wage paid by Federal Work Study and the remaining percentage paid by the qualifying agency. For more information, please contact Cynthia Seyfer at the UI Office of Student Financial Aid: (319) 335-1460; cynthia-seyfer@uiowa.edu.
• Invitations to volunteer management workshops.  Organizations listed on Corridor Volunteers who have affiliated themselves with the UI Civic Engagement Program automatically receive periodic information. Be sure to register with Corridor Volunteers to receive this benefit.

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