Opportunity Village

 Clear Lake     Iowa

http://www.oppvill.org     << visit website

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Opportunity Village Charity Profile

We're a private, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to serving people with mental retardation and other disabilities. Since 1971, the Village has offered "Privacy, Dignity and Purpose" to individuals and their families.

The Village is based in Clear Lake, Iowa, in the north central part of the state. Our services reach into many local communities, and we serve individuals from throughout Iowa.

We provide a caring, supportive atmosphere for more than 500 people who receive one or more types of service from the Village. Ages range from infants to senior citizens. Disabilities include mental retardation, mental illness, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, brain injury, autism, and more.

Opportunity Village services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We currently have a 3-year accreditation, the highest level possible.

Opportunity Village Volunteer Information

Volunteers play a vital role in Village services. There are so many opportunities available, with flexible hours to meet your interests and needs. You may be interested in finding a meaningful way to spend your time, or maybe you need a project for a service group.

Some areas where volunteers are needed include:

Working at the Village General Store
Assisting clients in Village residences or work areas
Helping with special events such as the annual Festival of Trees
Lending expertise in your special talent
Helping with maintenance projects like landscaping or painting
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at the Village is only limited by your imagination! Come join the Village family by helping out in one of the areas suggested below...or tell us your talents. For instance, a retired English teacher found a niche at the Village helping people we serve get their writings published in books of poetry or prose.

Friends Program
Become a friend to a person living at the Village. Activities can include visiting your friend at the Village, going on outings for meals, treats or movies, keeping in touch through phone calls, e-mails or regular mail, etc.

Pen Pal
Keep in touch with someone from the Village by writing letters, sending cards for birthdays and holidays, or sending e-mails.

Transportation
Assist healthcare staff in the transportation of clients to medical appointments; or transport people to church services or other church activities.


Village General Store
Assist as a sales clerk and other various duties as needed. Volunteers generally are scheduled one morning or afternoon a week or on an on-call basis.

Office
Assist with various office responsibilities, such as filing, making copies, preparing mailings, etc.

Opportunity Village Donation Information

You are important to people with disabilities who depend on Opportunity Village. The Village relies on private gifts to maintain and improve our services, facilities, and equipment. Your donation means the difference between bare-bones services and the kind of caring, meaningful lives we want to provide for the people we serve.
Opportunity Village is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your gift may qualify for tax deduction.

Donation Options:

Recurring, Gifts In Kind, Assets, Real Estate, Bequest Legacy, Justgiving, Memorial, Tribute