Get Involved
The Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care welcomes all individuals who want to learn, support, and engage with efforts to end homelessness across our communities. There are many ways to get connected through volunteering, advocacy, or contributing to the work happening across the state.
Explore our opportunities to discover how you can be part of building housing solutions for every community in the Iowa Balance of State CoC.
Volunteer
Volunteering with the IA BoS CoC is a meaningful way to support housing solutions across our state.
Whether you're contributing skills, time, or passion, your involvement helps strengthen our collective impact and ensures that every Iowan has the opportunity for safe, stable housing
Donate
Donating to the IA BoS CoC supports coordinated, effective solutions to end homelessness in communities across Iowa.
Your contribution fuels our work with partners, strengthens impactful programs, and helps ensure every Iowan has a path to safe, stable housing. Every gift moves our mission forward and builds a stronger, more connected community.
Advocate
Advocating with the IA BoS CoC amplifies the voices of people experiencing homelessness and drives meaningful change in our communities.
By speaking up, sharing information, and supporting housing-centered policies, you help build momentum for solutions that create safety, stability, and opportunity for all Iowans. Your voice is a powerful tool and it truly makes a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Point-in-Time (PIT) Count volunteers support the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care by helping gather vital data on homelessness across our communities. Volunteers assist with surveying, outreach, and connecting with individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure we capture an accurate snapshot of need. This role strengthens our statewide efforts to improve services, enhance collaboration, and work toward solutions that ensure everyone has a place to call home.
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Grant Reviewers play an essential role in the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care’s annual Local Competition by evaluating project applications for clarity, impact, and alignment with CoC priorities. Reviewers provide objective scoring and constructive feedback that helps ensure funding supports effective, equitable, and community-driven housing solutions. This role strengthens transparency, promotes high-quality programs, and supports our collective mission to end homelessness across Iowa.
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Agency Champions help amplify the mission of the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care by educating friends, family, coworkers, and community networks about our work and the importance of effective housing solutions. This role uses personal voice and advocacy to build awareness, inspire engagement, and support policies at the local, state, and federal levels that advance our shared goal of ensuring every Iowan has a safe, stable place to call home.
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Agency Champions help amplify the mission of the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care by educating friends, family, coworkers, and community networks about our work and the importance of effective housing solutions. This role uses personal voice and advocacy to build awareness, inspire engagement, and support policies at the local, state, and federal levels that advance our shared goal of ensuring every Iowan has a safe, stable place to call home.
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Help us make our resources the best they can be! As a volunteer, you’ll review and help create toolkits, guides, and other materials to ensure they’re clear, accurate, and easy to use. You’ll share feedback, suggest improvements, and collaborate with our team to shape content from the ground up. Your input will play a key role in strengthening the quality of what we share and supporting the people who rely on these resources every day.
Advocate
Use your voice! Advocacy with the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care amplifies the voices of people experiencing homelessness and drives meaningful change in our communities. By speaking up, sharing information, and supporting housing-centered policies, you help build momentum for solutions that create safety, stability, and opportunity for all Iowans. Your voice is a powerful tool and it truly makes a difference. You can advocate for our organization with elected officials, your friends, and leadership at your employer.
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