Volunteerism

Browse these online resources for further information regarding volunteer management, new trends in the field, and local information.

Energize Inc.

Energize, Inc. is an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. If these words are in your vocabulary--community service, membership development, auxiliary, community organizing, service-learning, lay ministry, pro bono work, supporter, friends group, political activist, service club-- we can help!! Founded in 1977, Energize has assisted organizations of all types with their volunteer efforts--whether they are health and human service organizations, cultural arts groups, professional associations, or schools.

United Way of Wapello County Volunteer Center 

Our Volunteer Center mobilizes volunteers and encourages volunteering by speaking to interested groups about the benefits of volunteering. We also organize volunteer opportunities for days of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Day of Caring, and 9/11 Day of Service.

We connect community members to volunteer opportunities online with our Volunteer Solutions page. This service allows users to browse volunteer opportunities currently available in our community, search by area of interest, and sign up to receive updates with new opportunities.

Corporation for National and Community Service

Through this Web site, you will be able to access volunteering trends, statistics, tools, resources, and information for the nation, U.S. regions, states, and major cities. You will also be able to see how states and cities rank on different factors related to volunteering.

Independent Sector

Independent Sector serves as a meeting ground for the leaders of America's charitable and philanthropic sector. Since its founding in 1980, they have sponsored ground-breaking research, fought for public policies that support a dynamic, independent sector, and created unparalleled resources so staff, boards, and volunteers can improve their organizations and better serve their communities.

Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service

The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service is composed of talented, dedicated staff and commissioners who share a passion for volunteerism and national service. State Commissions exist to foster a bi-partisan state-level commitment to advancing service initiatives in the state and to support community service agencies that depend on volunteers to meet community needs, and make a difference in local communities.

VolunteerResource.org

VolunteerResource.org is a comprehensive library of resources and effective practices on volunteering and volunteer management.