Volunteer at ChildServe
Making a Difference
ChildServe volunteers make an enormous difference in the lives of the kids and young adults we serve. We have many volunteer opportunities like reading to kids, playing games, preparing or helping with a craft and more! We also need volunteers for our exciting annual events like the Trunk or Treat, Kid’s Week, and other fun events throughout the year. We welcome energetic, enthusiastic individuals and groups who pass our background check process.
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Volunteer Opportunities
ChildServe has many volunteer opportunities to consider! We will match your skills and interests with one or more of the following opportunities as they are needed.
Great Life Champion
Great with kids? Make a difference by playing games, reading books, rocking infants, taking walks, among other important and fun activities.
Special Event Support
Help us bring our fun-filled events to life through event prep, set-up, or clean-up; running a game or activity, helping with check-in, and more.
Administrative Support
Are you task-oriented and love to see a job well-done? Help various services through filing, data entry, assembling packets, making photocopies, preparing crafts, and more.
Professional Volunteer
From landscaping to fundraising, we love hearing from professionals looking to donate their expertise across many fields.
Special Skills or Talents
Have a talent you’re looking to share? Put your musical gifts, dancing prowess, sewing skills, woodworking mastery, arts and crafts abilities to great use.
Group Volunteer Projects
Bring your team together to create
hand-tied blankets or home-made
cards, work on landscaping or special cleaning projects, or make an impact
with in-kind donations.
Important Guidelines
We welcome volunteers of all ages! However, children 13 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
How Do I Get Started?
Individual Volunteer
Group Opportunities
If you are a group or company interested in volunteering at ChildServe, please complete and submit the application packet.
Questions
Have questions about volunteer opportunities at ChildServe? Reach out and contact us today! We are excited to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ChildServe allow group service volunteer projects?
Yes! To become a group volunteer, fill out the online packet.
Where can I volunteer?
What tasks would I be doing at ChildServe?
Does ChildServe need any in-kind gifts?
Contact Us!
1915 Philadelphia Street, Ames, IA 50010
515-232-7220
5406 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
515-727-8750
2350 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-5437
If you have any questions, please email communications@childserve.org, or call 515-331-8139.
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About
ChildServe improves the health and well-being of more than 5,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
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Johnston | 515-727-8750
Ames | 515-232-7220
Des Moines | 515-280-5332
Iowa City | 319-351-5437
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