Become a Systems Unlimited Volunteer

Have a little extra time in your schedule and want to make an impact in the Iowa City community? Systems Unlimited is always looking for volunteers! 

Here are just a few of the ways you can help. Please note many of these opportunities require a background check. 

  • Regularly dedicate your time to helping with a specific need at Systems. 
  • Help out at a special event—usually these volunteer requests can be completed in one day. 
  • Become a Friend of Systems. Get to know a person we serve and commit to doing something monthly with your new friend. We also encourage weekly communication via phone or text. 
  • Share your talents with the Systems Unlimited Day Program. We’re always looking for musicians and area performing artists. 
  • Assist with planting and yard work at our residential locations.

Current Opportunities

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Program Assignment: Administration

Immediate Supervisor: Marketing Coordinator

Position Summary: We are proud to deliver highly personalized support for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Our administrative volunteers work directly with our support and administrative teams to assist in maintaining the office setting.

Qualifications: Systems Unlimited volunteers must be passionate about helping others live their best lives and willing to learn. Every volunteer must pass a background check and attend an orientation training covering confidentiality overview, consumer rights, and protection. A valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance are required for volunteers driving for the agency.

Volunteer Assignment Duties:

  • Filing: Processing and filing confidential information while remaining HIPPA compliant
  • Organization of office space
  • Deliveries to satellite locations
  • Pull together informational packets (referral, training, etc.)
  • Data entry
  • Aiding with day-to-day tasks

When submitting a volunteer application, please select the ‘Administrative’’ box for this opportunity.

Program Assignment: Administration 

Immediate Supervisor: Marketing Coordinator 

Position Summary: We are proud to deliver highly personalized support for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Our events volunteers work directly with the development department to plan and execute successful events in our community. 

Qualifications: Systems Unlimited volunteers must be passionate about helping others live their best lives and willing to learn. Every volunteer must pass a background check and attend an orientation training covering confidentiality overview, consumer rights, and protection. A valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance are required for volunteers driving for the agency. 

Volunteer Assignment Duties

  • Set up/tear down at events
  • Take photos 
  • Participate in the event with persons served
  • Welcome attendees and man information tables 
  • Data entry 
  • Put together welcome bags, gifts, and tags
  • Aid in planning events

When submitting a volunteer application, please select the ‘Events’ box for this opportunity.

Program Assignment: Supported Community Living 

Immediate Supervisor: Marketing Coordinator 

Position Summary: We are proud to deliver highly personalized support for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Our Home & Community volunteers are matched with people within our services to socialize with and do activities together. This can range from playing games together, exercising, cooking, or going out into the community. 

Qualifications: Systems Unlimited volunteers must be passionate about helping others live their best lives and willing to learn. Every volunteer must pass a background check and attend an orientation training covering confidentiality overview, consumer rights, and protection. A valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance are required for volunteers driving for the agency. 

Volunteer Assignment Duties

  • Develop a one-to-one rapport with the person(s) matched with you
  • Plan activities to do during volunteer time 
  • Communicate efficiently with staff and coordinators 
  • Track volunteered hours 

When submitting a volunteer application, please select the ‘Home and Community Activities’’ box for this opportunity.

If you have a talent you would like to share, please reach out. We are always interested in having musicians and area performing artists come to our day program.

When submitting a volunteer application, please select the ‘Day Program Volunteer’ box for this opportunity.

Volunteer to assist with planting and yard work at our residential locations.

When submitting a volunteer application, please select the ‘Home and Community Activities’ box for this opportunity.

Volunteer Success Story

Chloe and Lindsey

Chloe and Lindsey
“Volunteering is humbling. You pick up on little things. It is a really great experience and is so rewarding. If you are thinking about volunteering at Systems, you should 100% do it!”
– Chloe Parkes, Volunteer

Chloe Parkes has been a Systems Home and Community volunteer for more than a year. After working as a Direct Support Professional at another agency, Chloe missed the experience of connecting with someone living with a disability. She was paired with Lindsey Warner, a person served in our supported living division since 1994.

From the start, Chloe and Lindsey had a lot in common—they both like to explore their community and stay active. Lindsey is an avid rollerblader and was excited when she found out Chloe also liked to skate. They decided to skate the first time they got together, and that sealed the friendship for both of them.

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