Orchard Hill Church

Quilting

The quilting team meets regularly to make quilts that are given to young people who enter a youth detention facility in the area. The raw materials used are all donated cotton scraps of fabric remnants and come from the generosity of Orchard Hill members. The creativity used in putting the fabrics together into patterns is pure enjoyment. The labor involved in sewing the quilts together gets lost in the fun of doing it in the company of friends. The finished products are always amazing reminders of how God blesses the cooperative efforts of His children. And finally, the quilts themselves become a very tangible way of sharing God’s love with those in need. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Love Cedar Valley

Orchard Hill Church works alongside local churches once a year to organize a day of service to local communities and neighborhoods. Participants reach out to love others through projects ranging from giveaways, to cleaning & renovation projects, to volunteer service at local organizations.

To learn more, visit the Love Cedar Valley website or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-266-9796).

Harvest Vineyard Church- Orchard Hill Church Partnership

Harvest’s Children’s Ministry

Harvest Vineyard is seeking Sunday school teacher assistants for their Sunday morning children’s program.  Volunteers needed in the 2-6 year old room and the 7-14 year old room.  Volunteer 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. once a month. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-231-7423).

Harvest’s Community Breakfast

Harvest Vineyard hosts a community breakfast every other Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00 a.m.  Volunteer to cook, serve, or greet!  
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Picnic in the Park

This seasonal ministry goes from June through October on the first and third Sundays of the month.  A meal and worship are provided for the community in Lincoln Park, and volunteers are sought to help cook and serve the meal, play with children, lead music, or greet and offer hospitality and prayer in the park. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-269-7534).

Link Christian Development Corporation

Youth Art Team

Empower K-12 students through large-scale philanthropic art projects! Build relationships with students by supporting the team's spring and fall projects, by joining the team on out-of-town field trips, or by becoming a short-term mentor who drives a student to and from art classes or summer camps. No art experience required. Visit  www.YouthArtTeam.blogspot.com. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-415-2546).

Jobs for Life

Jobs for Life trains unemployed and underemployed individuals in basic life and work readiness skills.  Volunteers are needed to help teach, participate in class discussions, and mentor students.  Volunteers are also needed to network with local businesses to connect graduates with employment opportunities.  Visit www.jfl.org . Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-277-3679).

Wildwood Hills Ranch Camp

Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles, IA is a Christian camp for at-risk children and teens. Each year, 80 Cedar Valley children and teens attend the ranch through scholarships provided by local donations.  Donors, drivers and mentors are needed. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-230-9064).

Other Local Partners

Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Center

Alternatives is a pregnancy crisis center with staff and volunteers who counsel and support women throughout their unexpected pregnancies. Volunteers provide services such as office help, mailings, organizing the clothing closet, and being trained as a counselor. Orchard Hill Church supports their annual fundraising efforts. Current Alternatives needs include: Donations of baby wipes, newborn size diapers, diaper bags, onesies and sleepers (sizes 0-6 months), crib sheets, new/gently used bassinettes and cribs. To volunteer or make a contribution, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-232-5683).

Love In the Name of Christ of the Cedar Valley

Love INC is a Christ-Centered ministry aimed at mobilizing the Church in partnership to address the needs of the community.  Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Monday and Wednesdays at the Call Center.  Volunteers are also needed in a variety of roles for a ten week financial and budgeting course offered to clients in this ministry.  For more information, visit www.loveinccedarvalley.org. Contact Holly Hartley, executive director (319-266-1264).

Job Foundation

Help ensure the current and future financial well-being of low-income children in Waterloo! Short and long-term volunteer opportunities available including mentoring/tutoring, chaperoning fun-outings, driving students to and from events, office detail, board and committee membership, and more. www.thejobfoundation.org. Contact Jennifer Brost
319-464-2389, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Boys n’ Girls Club

The Boys n’ Girls Club, located in the Walnut Neighborhood of Waterloo, is a positive place for youth, offering a variety of programs to help young people move successfully into their futures.  At the Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley, we are always looking for awesome volunteers to help.  Some volunteer ideas include:  helping in the office, helping in the kitchen, tutoring and homework help, playing in the game room, leading an arts n’ crafts project, coaching a sports team.  For more information contact:
Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (319-234-2839).

Northeast Iowa Food Bank (website)

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank works to reduce food waste and provide emergency food relief to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Northeast Iowa. You can help by volunteering, contributing financially, hosting a food drive, or providing food donations.

Current Northeast Iowa Food Bank needs include: Volunteers for their Kids Café program, offering nutritional meals, education, and recreational fun to children in the area. Help is needed Monday through Friday after school hours to assist in tutoring, mentoring, playing games, doing crafts, and much more. Locations include Hoover Middle School, Salvation Army, and the Boys n’ Girls Club. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the Food Bank (319-235-0507, ext. 116).

If interested, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 235-0507 (x118).

Salvation Army Youth

The Salvation Army Family Activity Center is located on the corner of the Walnut Neighborhood in Waterloo.  Volunteers are needed to help neighborhood children learn to read twice a week, from 4-5 p.m., in an 8 week program called Mission: Literacy. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Family Activity Center Director (319-236-2263).