Anna's House

Adult daycare service

• Address: 105 Rural Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101
• Telephone: (563) 382-8401
• Contact Person: Shelly Carolan
• Email: N/A
• Website: www.spectrum-industries.com

Volunteers needed to assist individuals with activities, offer companionships, and assist staff.

Decorah Community Schools

K-12 Public School, Special Education

• Address: 210 Vernon Street, Decorah, IA 52101
• Telephone: (563) 382-4451
• Contact Person: Karen Fitton, America Reads Coordinator
• Email: kfitton@decorah.k12.ia.us
• Website: http://www.decorah.k12.ia.us /

Volunteers needed for assistance with special education students.

Great Strides: Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program

Nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding to individuals with disabilities in Decorah and surrounding communities.

• Address: PO Box 23, Decorah, IA 52101
• Telephone: (563) 382-3865
• Contact Person: Eunice Veeder
• Email: gstrides@rconnect.com
• Website: N/A

Volunteers needed to assist individuals in riding from the ground (no horse experience necessary), lead horses (experience necessary), and do program work. Three six-week sessions run May-October, Weds. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and/or 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Opportunity Homes, Inc.

An agency which provides services to people who experience disabilities. This particular program, HCBS (Home and Community Based Service) is implemented within individuals' homes to educate them on social, vocation, and hygiene skills to increase independence.

• Address: 710 Maiden Lane, Decorah, IA 52101
• Telephone: (563) 382-8140
• Contact Person: Lori Herold
• Email: lherold@opportunityhomes.org
• Website: N/A

Volunteers needed to go on outings and be a friend to an individual. Activities could include things like bowling, swimming, basketball, movies, or going to church.