Volunteer and Make a Difference!

The light of a lantern can bring hope and courage when life seems  challenging. Volunteers at Presentation Lantern Center give a helping hand as tutors, board members, donors and partners. Many individuals give newcomers a friendly hand for navigating in a new culture.  We also have occasional special event volunteer opportunities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Volunteer Opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LANTERN CENTER
  • Become a tutor of English language learners.
  • Assist a student in preparing for the U.S. Citizenship test.
  • Assist newcomers in developing “life skills” in a new culture, such as cooking, shopping and transportation.
  • Celebrate with students and other volunteers at social events.
  • To get started, fill out the form below, or contact Sue Ellis, Education Director by calling or texting 563-557-7134 or email [email protected]
RELAY IOWA IS COMING TO DUBUQUE!
Be part of the excitement as the world’s longest relay run finishes right here in Dubuque at A.Y. McDonald Park on Sunday, June 14!
Your time can make a big impact. Event proceeds support local nonprofits across Iowa, including the Lantern Center. We’re looking for friendly volunteers to cheer on runners and assist event organizers. Sign up for a fun, fast two-hour shift and join the celebration!
 
Greet teams as they complete the final leg of their incredible 339-mile journey from Sioux City to Dubuque. According to www.relayia.org, “Running nonstop over a single weekend, teams of up to 12 manage their pace and rotation through day and night.” At the finish line in Dubuque, many runners symbolically dip their running shoes in the mighty Mississippi!
Click here to volunteer. 
Education Director Sue Ellis (right) guides new 2025 tutor Joan Johnson.
Long-time tutor Dianne Roche loves the lasting friendships that are formed through tutoring.
Tutor Tom Eckermann is pictured here with Executive Director Megan Ruiz and Divine Word volunteer Alejandro at the Latinx Fiesta event.

Please register here to become our volunteer!

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  • Concern for the welfare of children and those who work with them, mandates sound hiring and supervision practices. Therefore, we ask volunteers to please answer the following questions. Your response will remain confidential with the administration
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  • I hereby acknowledge that I have answered the questions truthfully and recognize that falsification of my responses can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Note if interested in tutoring via Zoom or additional availability not listed:

  • Please email us at ( [email protected] ) if you do not hear from us within 72 hours of submitting your application.
 

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