Manchester Iowa News

Volunteer in Manchester Iowa

Manchester's Volunteer HQ
The Proposition:
There are many groups and projects in our community that need volunteer help.  From the Castle Theatre to the Barn Quilts Project, there are a number of causes that can not exist without volunteer help. There are also a number of great people in our community that are looking for volunteer opportunities.

This page is intended to bring those groups together.

If you are part of a group that need volunteers, send us an e-mail

Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Contact Jack Klaus 927-4141

Manchester Good to Great Committees
Contact Leo Monaghan 927-2948

Castle Theatre
Contact Al Remling 927-5726

Delaware County Recreation Center
Do you have a few extra hours to give to the community? Would you like to meet people? The Delaware County Rec Center in Manchester is looking for people who are interested in becoming a substitute desk volunteer. The position would include internship training. If you are willing to help out, call Ralph at 927-4875

Delaware County 4H
Iowa 4-H needs many volunteers who are willing to share creative ideas, time, talent, and skills to support youth at the community, county, and state level.  If you are a current 4-H volunteer – thanks for all you do!  If you are interested in volunteering with Delaware County youth, becoming involved is easy…just follow these simple steps:  1) Decide that you want to help kids grow and explore their futures. 2) Consider volunteering to lead a 4-H group in your community, your local school, or even your church. 3) Contact the Delaware County ISU Extension Office at 563-927-4201 today to find out about local opportunities.

Volunteer Request for Barn Quilts of Delaware County
Barn Quilts of Delaware County is looking for volunteers. Painting volunteers are needed, barn quilts require all wood surfaces to be painted with primer. After the design has been drawn, each element of the design needs to have 3 coats of colored paints applied. We encourage barn quilt owners to help with the painting, but that is not always possible and extra help is needed. Construction of the block is done by our carpenters and the design is added by our graphic personnel. All brushes, paints and supplies are provided along with directions.

Photographers and graphic designers are needed. We hope to advertise our barn quilts and would like to have quality scenic photos taken of the farms where the quilts are hung.

We also need ideas for graphic promotion of the barn quilts. We welcome ideas for a calendar, brochures or other advertising promotions. Let your artistic creativity shine with this opportunity!

If you would be interested in helping please contact Kathy Wilgenbusch at The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe 563-927-8017 or Jack Klaus at Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce 563-927-4141.