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Excellence in Mentoring Awards presented to 5 Iowans

 Employers invited to participate in volunteer program survey
 

Mission
To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. 
 

Vision
To create an Iowa where all citizens are empowered through service to meet community challenges and make lives better.
 
 





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Welcome to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS)!

The commission (ICVS or Volunteer Iowa) is part of a network of state service commissions throughout the United States that have the responsibility of developing and communicating a statewide vision and ethic of service and promoting that vision throughout their state.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about what we do and how you can improve your community through service!


 

 

 
 


Calendar of Events
JANUARY 2015


What's Your 50?  Make a New Year's resolution to volunteer 50 hours this year!  Find an opportunity to give back HERE
 1-31

National Mentoring Month: 

Jan. 8 is "I am a Mentor Day".  Mentors are the best recruiters. Encourage mentors to share their stories.

Jan. 15 is "Thank Your Mentor Day".  Who mentored you? Encourage people to thank someone who mentored them.

Get the latest information through the Iowa Mentoring Partnership's Facebook page!
FEBRUARY 2015
17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Executive Committee conference call, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Contact Jody Benz, 515.725.3094
 24 Aaron Eilerts Day of Service and Giving
MARCH 2015
16 4:30 PM - DEADLINE, “What’s Your 50?” Youth Volunteer Recognition and Youth of the Year Scholarship applications
17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Executive Committee conference call, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Contact Jody Benz, 515.725.3094