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MLK Day of Service 2019

UWECI staff integrated volunteerism into a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Giving Back: It's as Easy as Getting Started

Learn about our feature volunteers, Shawna Burkhardt & Julie Schneekloth!

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Nominations Open for the 2019 Volunteer Awards

We all know organizations, groups, and individuals who are dedicated to volunteering—we see them in action every day. That’s why each year in April, in[..]

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Family Volunteer Day 2018

Despite the first snow of the season, more than 90 individuals joined us for Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 19! People of all ages—from[..]
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2018 Holiday Volunteer Guide

The holiday season is here! Learn more about how you can give back to the community through our Holiday Volunteer Guide.

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A Good Time for a Great Cause

Volunteers came together for an impactful happy hour to fight for early literacy.  

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VIP Recruitment

Helping Young Readers 40 Minutes at a Time

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Go Back to School This Year—Volunteer!

Last year United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) connected more than 2,600 volunteers to opportunities in their area of interest. And now Back-to-School[..]

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Workplace Volunteer Programs

 Beyond the Check List: Volunteer ProgramsBring Results

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Day of Caring: 2018 Event Recap

Every May, UWECI hosts Day of Caring, one of the largest organized volunteer events in Cedar Rapids. This year marked our 25th Day of Caring.

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