ICVS Hosts Public Forums on Service

Adam Lounsbury, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, 515.725.3099


Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Hosts Statewide Public Forums

September 23, 2009 (Des Moines) - This fall, the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS) will host statewide public forums designed to seek input for its State Service Plan that will help shape national service funding decisions for programs authorized by the new Serve America Act.

The ICVS considers this plan a blueprint that will be used, in conjunction with partners, to meet the strategic objectives for volunteer service in Iowa over the next three years.  ICVS is committed to strengthening volunteer referral networks and providing support to nonprofit organizations to effectively utilize volunteers in Iowa.

One-hour public forums are scheduled throughout Iowa:
*         Iowa City Public Library, Sept. 29, 9:30 a.m.
*         Fairmont St. Public Library in Davenport, Sept. 29, 1:00 p.m.
*         Burlington Public Library, Sept. 29, 4:00 p.m.
*         Sioux City Public Library (Main), Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.
*         Cedar Falls Public Library, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.
*         Fort Dodge Public Library, Oct. 6, 1:00 p.m.
*         Urbandale Public Library, Oct. 6, 4:00 p.m.

There is no cost to attend the forums, but pre-registration is requested to help plan for space requirements.  Participation is needed from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local government entities and state agencies.  Visit www.volunteeriowa.org<http://www.volunteeriowa.org/> for more information.


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