Thank you for your interest in volunteering. The Civic Engagement Program (CEP) provides a number of services to help you make connections in the local community and beyond.

CORRIDOR VOLUNTEERS WEBSITE

The CEP has partnered with the 10,000 Hours Show, United Way of Johnson County, and United Way of East Central Iowa on a website known as "Corridor Volunteers" designed to help you find volunteer opportunities quickly and easily. 

As you explore Corridor Volunteers and utilize its searchable database, you will discover a wide range of community-based organizations that can benefit from your willingness to share your time, talents, and skills. The time you spend volunteering can be used to help children and adults acquire literacy skills, clean up an ecosystem, lead museum tours, lend support to the elderly, promote cultural diversity and so much more. As you build on the strengths of our community, you will learn practical skills, make new friends, and discover new aspects of yourself! Your commitment to service really does make a difference to everyone including you! If you are interested in registering, look for the "Login" section and click on the link that reads, "I do not have an account and would like to register." This step is required if you are accessing Corridor Volunteers to register with the 10,000 Hours Show (10K).  Organizations affiliated with the University of Iowa Civic Engagement Program are identified with a medallion of the Old Capitol Dome; those affiliated with 10K are identified with a 10K medallion.

VOLUNTEERING 101

If you need some help with the "how to" part of volunteering, check out our Volunteering 101 link that directs you to information about how to get started, how to make contact with an organization, your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer, and more!

VOLUNTEER PROFILES & PERSONAL CONSULTATION SERVICE

We are happy to arrange a personal consultation with you to discuss your volunteer interests and help you match them to a volunteer opportunity.  It might help you to fill out a Volunteer Profile form and submit it in advance or bring it along with you to the consultation.  Please feel free to contact us by email or phone to set up a time to meet.  Click on this link to get contact information.

UI VOLUNTEER FAIRS, MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY, AND MLK, JR. DAY OF SERVICE

If you are interested in attending a UI Volunteer Fair (a.k.a. "vFair") or participating in a planned service day, please visit the Events page for a calendar of upcoming events.

WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES WITH A COMMUNITY NONPROFIT

If you apply for financial aid and are eligible for work study, you may be interested in the community service employers in the Iowa City area. Click here for more details and a list of these employers.

SERVICE LEARNING COURSES

Have you thought about earning credit hours while giving hours of service to the community?  The University of Iowa offers a number of service learning courses in various colleges and departments.  Information about availability of service learning courses can be obtained from the Center for Teaching.

THE 10,000 HOURS SHOW

If you want to register for the 10,000 Hours Show, please visit the 10,000 Hours Show website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have other inquiries, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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