VOLUNTEER
Volunteerism is what we’re all about. We list as many volunteer opportunities as we can on our Volunteer page, in our volunteer newsletter, you can sign up to be volunteer or organizations can sign up to allow potential volunteers to learn about the good they are doing in our community.
If you’re interested in learning more about the organizations who we support, please browse through the list below. On each Organization page you can learn more about the organization and their long term volunteer opportunities.
Organizations are listed in alphabetical order in each category. To jump to a specific category, please click on one of the following categories:
Health • Homelessness • Poverty • Religious • Senior Citizens • Veterans • Women
Animals:
Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Animals
DRHS protects and promotes the well-being of all animals by fostering respect for their inherent dignity. Read more…
Children
CASA
Children
The Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program commissions trained and qualified community advocates to serve as an effective voice in court for abused and neglected children, strengthening efforts to ensure that each child is living in a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Read more…
Clare Cares
Children
I’m a kid who wants to change the world by building friendships and making our community a better place. Read more…
Four Mounds
Children
Four Mounds mission is to preserve the natural, architectural and historical resources of the Four Mounds estate. We also look to educate with hands-on opportunities for youth and our community. Read more…
Mentor Dubuque Initiative
Children
Mentor Dubuque seeks to improve the lives of youth by providing friendship, support and role modeling through volunteer mentors. Read more…
Reach & Rise™
Children
Reach & Rise™ is a national YMCA program designed to build a better future for youth by helping them reach their full potential through the support of caring adults. Read more…
St. Mark Youth Enrichment
Children
St. Mark Youth Enrichment looks to support the education and social needs of school-aged youth and their families. Read more…
Community
Dubuque Bike Coop
Community
Our mission is to build community by utilizing bicycles to promote healthy living and wellness along with environmental sustainability. We are committed to providing bicycles and educational opportunities for safety, repair, and riding. Read more…
Disabilities
Hills & Dales
Disabilities
Hills & Dales is dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities by offering services support the whole person and enhance community inclusion. Read more…
ARK Advocates
Disabilities
ARK Advocates advocates and serves persons with disabilities in choosing where they learn, live, work, play and pray; in partnership with families and the community. Read more…
Camp Courageous
Disabilities
The mission of Camp Courageous is to provide exceptional year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families. The camp is run primarily on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to give through gifts of time, materials, money, and other means that support the camp. Read more…
CAPABLE Volunteer Co.
Disabilities
CAPABLE Volunteer Co seeks to connect adults (ages 20-65) who have physical, medical or mental health challenges with volunteer opportunities and to make a difference in their lives, in our community, and in the world. Read more…
Disaster
American Red Cross
Disaster Response
The American Red Cross of the Tri-States prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Read more…
Domestic/Sexual Violence
Cedar Valley Friends
of the Family
Domestic/Sexual Violence
To provide safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals and families in crisis due to domestic violence and sexual assault. Read more…
Health
Crescent Community
Health Center
Multiple
We exist to improve and maintain the health and well-being of our communities by providing affordable, client-friendly and comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services in collaboration with other community organizations and resources. Read more…
Klarifly Foundation
Multiple
The purpose of Klarifly is to create an optimal mindset, clarity of purpose, & to empower people to thrive throughout their illness. Read more…
Homelessness
Almost Home
Homelessness
Putting people back on the path home by sheltering, serving and supporting our neighbors need. We this through our ministries: The Guest House and The Open Closet. Read more…
Poverty
Dubuque Circles Initiative
Poverty
To build collaborative circles of support that strengthen community, inspire tolerance, eliminate barriers and connect resources for those living in a cycle of poverty, so they may lead themselves and their families to permanent stability. Read more…
Project Concern
Poverty
Project Concern’s vision is that all families experiencing hardships will have their basic needs met and remain in their homes and that all homeless individuals and families will become self-sufficient. Read more…
The Mop Shop
Poverty
To procure and distribute cleaning supplies to low income/needy individuals and families residing in Jo Daviess County, IL. Further, to provide supplementary educational materials. Read more…
Religious Organizations
Shalom Spirituality Center
Religious
Founded in the Franciscan tradition, Shalom Spirituality Center is a sacred space in a peaceful environment, calling people to God and to fullness of life.Read more…
Senior Citizens
DuRide
Senior Citizens
We are a non profit that provides door to door rides for seniors by coordinating volunteer drivers, who use their own cars, to get folks where they want to go in Asbury, Dubuque and East Dubuque. Since 2008, DuRide has provided over 42,000 rides! Read more…
RSVP
Senior Citizens
RSVP exists to match volunteers age 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that use their life experience and skills to meet community needs. Read more…
Veterans
Freedom Rock
Veterans
The Freedom Rock is an approximately 60 ton boulder located in SW Iowa. It is painted each year with a different Thank You to our Veterans to honor their service to our country. Read more…
Women
Birthright of Dubuque
Women
Birthright is here to be the friend that a pregnant woman needs as she navigates an unplanned pregnancy. Read more…
Opening Doors
Women
Offering hospitality and opportunity to women, alone or with children, who need emergency/transitional housing and related support services. Read more…
Dubuque Downtown Kiwanis Club
Women
Kiwanis is a global service organization dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. Ready to help children and families in your community? Ready to change the world? Join us! Read more…