VolunteerLocal - About us and our volunteer scheduling service

VolunteerLocal has been empowering athletic competitions, art festivals, music festivals, non-profit organizations and many other events all over the world since 2003. Born out of a need identified by Des Moines Arts Festival, our web-based software has proven to be a key component in managing the volunteer force that is so vital to events that range from Duck Derby Fundraisers to the World Masters Athletics Championships.

VolunteerLocal is proudly based in Des Moines, Iowa. Our software works anywhere you can access the Internet.

The VolunteerLocal Team

We are a team of artists and triathletes, writers and cyclists, technologists and skiers. We care deeply about our communities and we love seeing customers use our service. Reach us at hello@volunteerlocal.com.

Kaylee Williams - President, kaylee@volunteerlocal.com
Kaylee Williams is a business development specialist with a background in writing and community building. She has been actively involved in the Des Moines startup community as a coordinator for 1 Million Cups and a contributing columnist for the Des Moines Register's "Innovation Page." Kaylee is the Chief Volunteer Enthusiast at VolunteerLocal, focusing on strategic development through affiliate partnerships, direct marketing campaigns and creative community projects.

Lucy Williams - Director of Operations, lucy@volunteerlocal.com
Lucy is a community builder with experience in customer support and working in nonprofits. She graduated from the University of Iowa after studying English and Creative Writing, and worked for institutions such as the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust and Donors Forum. She is a volunteer for several large nonprofits in the Chicago metro, and is committed to the importance of giving back to one's community. She is thrilled to be a part of VolunteerLocal's team and to work with such awesome clients!

Cece Kilat - Customer Success, cece@volunteerlocal.com
Cece is a customer success advocate with a background in cloud technology and hospitality. She studied at the University of Kansas and Columbia College, earning degrees in both Journalism and African Studies. As a student, Cece was actively involved in the Student Relays Committee and Black Student Union. Today, she thrives in the fast-paced world of tech startups. When she's not taking in as much live music as she is lucky enough to experience in this beautiful city, you can find her belting out the greatest hits while perfecting her cooking skills. Send her a tweet at @CeceKilat. She'll gladly exchange recipes and discuss if it's actually possible to win Hamilton lottery tickets.

Jamaal Sanders - Account Manager, jamaal@volunteerlocal.com
Jamaal is an account manager with experience in nonprofit organizations and youth development. A graduate of Second City, Jamaal has written, directed, produced and starred in many improvisational and sketch comedy shows all over his native city of Chicago. Jamaal is an active volunteer in the community at his former youth group, and supports this organization's fundraising efforts for mission trips and various events for youth in Chicago.

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