ICARE Volunteer Programs and Opportunities

ICARE relies heavily upon volunteer staff to provide services. There are two main types of volunteers: Direct Client Service and Special Events volunteers. Each offers different opportunities and have different requirements.

Direct Client Service

Crisis Intervention - Provide information and referrals, phone and walk-in counseling, and other forms of crisis intervention during office hours.
Transportation - Offer transportation and run errands for clients, may include emotional support and companionship as needed.
Practical Support - Assist with household chores, yard work, and meal preparation. May include emotional support and companionship.
Home/Hospital Visitation - Provide emotional support and companionship. Usually a short term commitment.
Buddy Program - Provide regular, ongoing emotional and social support and companionship to a specific individual with HIV/AIDS. May include advocacy, transportation, and practical support.
Care Team Member - In a team setting, provide regular emotional and social support, companionship and practical support.

Special Events

Administrative Assistant - Assist with various organizational and clerical needs. Help coordinate upcoming events.
Newsletter - Organize layout, assist with research and writing, and conduct interviews.
Resource Library - Organize and maintain library, locate relevant material, create a list of online services.
Fundraising - Help with public mailing, set up, clean up, and merchandise sales.
Other Services - Assist with information booths, provide computer support, maintain ICARE office.

ICARE Volunteer Programs Requirements

Special Events Volunteer

Fill out and application.
Attend the Volunteer Information and Screening Meeting.
Interview with the Program Coordinator.
Attend two inservices a year to remain active.
Attend Special Events Orientation.

Direct Services Volunteer

Be 18 years of age.
Fill out an application.
Attend the Volunteer Information and Screening Meeting.
Interview with the Program Coordinator.
Commit to 9 months of volunteer services.
Attend 32 hour Direct Services training.
Attend post training orientation.
Attend 5 educational inservices throughout the year to remain active.
Attend mandatory volunteer meetings.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at ICARE or have any questions,
please call 319.338.2135.
You can download the volunteer application by clicking here.

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