ChildServe volunteers are found in every area of the organization. They offer friendship and care to the children we serve, and provide much-needed support so our staff can help each child live a great life! Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and groups at every ChildServe location and for all of our services. There are many opportunities to be involved directly with the children, or to support children indirectly, based on your interests. Volunteers are needed during the day, evenings, and weekends. No experience is necessary. Time involvement will vary based on each volunteer’s schedule and availability. Opportunities can be scheduled on a one-time basis or as an ongoing volunteer opportunity.

What Our Volunteers Say…

“I like helping the children improve their skills. It helps me see the world from another perspective.”

“I enjoy watching the kids smile and get excited when I’m with them.”

“I discovered that I was the one who learned the most.”

“It makes me feel good knowing that just by being with a child, I’m making a difference.”

What You Can Do as a ChildServe Volunteer
(Updated for the 2009-1010 School Year – August through June)

• One–to–one activities (ChildServe Habilitation Center and ChildServe Homes) – Make a connection with a child as you do things you both enjoy, including reading, socializing, going for walks, creating art projects, playing games, and much more. Click here for current opportunities.

• Activity Assistant (ChildServe Habilitation Center) – Set up leisure activities. Click here for current opportunities.

• Childcare (Johnston Childcare Center) – Activities include assisting children with arts and crafts; helping the children explore books and reading to them individually or as a group; interacting and playing with the children; and feeding, playing with, and rocking babies. Click here for current opportunities.

• Office Assistant – Are you an organizational whiz? You can help with data entry, filing, copying and other projects. Click here for current opportunities.

• Ames Opportunities - Activities include assisting in the childcare center, office assistant, and outdoor projects. Click here for current opportunities.



Join ChildServe's Volunteer Program Today!

Volunteer Packet for Youth Age 15 and Under [PDF 110KB]
Click here to download information and form needed to apply.

Volunteer Packet for Adults Age 16 and Over [PDF 272KB]
Click here to download information and forms needed to apply. If you have lived out of state in the past 7 years, click here to download an additional form needed to apply.

The forms listed above are Adobe PDF documents. Please click here to download the PDF Reader if you do not have it.

Kaylene Steele
Volunteer Coordinator
5406 Merle Hay Road
P.O. Box 707
Johnston, IA 50131
Tel: 515-331-8139
Fax: 515-276-0140
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