History of the VCSC. . . .

The Volunteer Center of Story County has its origin in volunteer bureaus begun after WW I to link citizens seeking community involvement with agencies needing volunteers. Since then, volunteer centers have become resources for volunteer recruitment, utilization, management, and recognition as well as resources for positive change.

1982
The Story County Volunteer Bureau is organized as a division of United Way of
Story County.

1989
The Story County Volunteer Bureau is renamed the
Story County Volunteer Center.

1994
The Volunteer Center of Story County becomes a free-standing agency.

1991–2006
The Christmas Closet program, later Seasons of Giving, operates.

1996–2006
Disaster preparedness training is offered.

2001
The VCSC relocates to 130 South Sheldon Avenue.

2004
The VCSC offers web-based volunteer listing and sign-up services in collaboration with the Points of Light / Volunteer Center National Network
as well as telephone and in-person assistance.

2007
The VCSC continues steady growth as a volunteer resource through its web site, www.vcstory.org, a weekly countywide newspaper column in Story Today, and staff interaction throughout Story County.