Metro Area Volunteer Opportunities

How to sign up: Here is the sign up link: https://signup.com/go/yFCsTYZ

How to sign up: Signup through the SignUp.com link. These spots always fill up fast so check your calendar and don't miss out!

Shift Times: General Helper (2) from 12:30-3:30pm General Helper (2) from 3:30-6:30pm General Helper (2) from 6:30-9:30pm Lantern Painting Table Management (10) from 3:30-7:30pm Water Quality Crowd Sourced Art Project Helper (5) from 3:30-7:30pm

Volunteer Age Requirement 14

Additional Information When you arrive at Illumifest check into at Information Table. You will be reporting to Allison Ullestad 333-7169

How to sign up: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0f4aa9ac23a5ff2-bvfamily

Shift Times: See sign up for specific info

Volunteer Age Requirement Open to all

Additional Information If it rains the movie night will be moved to Brookview Elementary.

How to sign up: Visit the volunteer sign-up page located here: https://greaterdesmoinespartnership.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=39525

Shift Times: All shifts are available on the sign-up page: https://greaterdesmoinespartnership.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=39525.

Volunteer Age Requirement Volunteers must be 16 or older.

How to sign up: Volunteers can email, call or text Kim Hughes k.hughes1025@gmail.com 515-770-1309

Shift Times: Sunday Sept. 22 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday Sept. 22 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Shift Times: Generally 4-hour shifts. Week night and weekend shifts available. Please see sign up sheet for shift times.

Additional Information August 29 through September 25

How to sign up: To sign up use the VolunteerSignup web page.

Additional Information For questions about the walk contact Walk Manager, Zach Blevins, at zach@namiiowa.org

How to sign up: Use the SignUp Genius link and find an opportunity that suits your interest.

How to sign up: New volunteers must fill out our volunteer application found here: https://www.courageleaguesports.com/volunteer/ then attend our 1-time orientation. Past volunteers can sign-up with our BringIt app.

Shift Times: all shifts are 2-2.5 hours in length

Volunteer Age Requirement You must be 14 to volunteer with out a parent

How to sign up: Follow link. https://ihsmta.wufoo.com/forms/fam-jam-volunteer-form-2019

Shift Times: Last Sunday in July, August and September: 9:30am - 1:15pm 12:30pm - 5pm

Volunteer Age Requirement no requirement

Additional Information With the end of summer and the beginning of the school year, Des Moines Performing Arts is gearing up for our annual monthly community family series, Fam Jam. Fam Jams are part of a larger initiative by DMPA to engage the community through complimentary events in the renovated Cowles Commons and include: • Children’s Band Live on Stage (bands to be announced) • Bounce houses • Art projects and activity stations with community partners • Food trucks • Lauridsen Fountain A great opportunity for anyone who loves the arts and working with kids!

How to sign up: To volunteer use the Signup.com link on this post.

Shift Times: Thursday, September 26th: 6 pm - 9 pm - set up Friday, September 27th: 9 am - 12 pm; 12 pm - 3 pm; 3 pm - 6 pm Saturday, September 28th: 9 am - 1 pm; 1 pm - 5 pm Sunday, September 29th: 1 pm - 5 pm

Volunteer Age Requirement None

Additional Information The library is looking to sell 10,000-15,000 books. This is an opportunity for students to assist in setting up the book sale; keeping the books organized and replenishing tables with more books during the sale; and assisting the assisting patrons in carrying their purchases back to their vehicles. The money will go to the Friends Foundation to support renovation of the library. We are aware that it is homecoming weekend on Saturday so as not to keep volunteers late.

How to sign up: Students can go to the following website to sign up: http://bit.ly/2Mq2g4q

Shift Times: Most shifts are from 7:30-11:30am, however times vary by shift.

Volunteer Age Requirement Volunteers must be 16 or older unless accompanied by an adult.

How to sign up: Send a cover letter and resume to Cassidy Welch, the Development Coordinator, at cassidy@alsaiowa.org. We will then interview applicants and select the most qualified student.

Shift Times: Students can volunteer this summer Monday through Friday based on their availability. A minimum of 5 hours a week is preferred at the office.

Volunteer Age Requirement 17

How to sign up: https://www.dmarcunited.org/volunteer/

Shift Times: 7AM-10AM Shift: Handing out market guides to guests 10AM-1PM Shift: Trained as "team leads" Walking through the market and inviting vendors to donate any unsold produce to the DMARC Food Pantry Network Collecting donated produce in carts and loading donations into a truck 11AM-2PM Shift: Inviting vendors to donate any unsold produce to the DMARC Food Pantry Network Collecting produce in carts, helping a DMARC staff person load donations into a truck, and helping to unload at the DMARC warehouse Helping to put materials/supplies back in the totes and break down tables and stools

Volunteer Age Requirement All volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18 and over) at all times during the volunteer shift.

How to sign up: Contact email

How to sign up: All open volunteer spots can be found through the SignUp.com link

Shift Times: Thursday and Friday shifts: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday shifts: 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

How to sign up: contact e-mail or call 712-308-3873

Shift Times: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

How to sign up: The link will take you to the Single Parent Provision web page. The volunteer opportunities list is on the right side of the page. There are different Break Time locations, look for the Break Time West opportunities.

Shift Times: Preferably the entire evening.

Volunteer Age Requirement 16

Additional Information We are providing a program for kids infant - middle school. There will be a variety of activities which will give you the opportunity to engage with these kiddos. Eg: Games, crafts, large group time/small group time. A meal will be served. It's a really sweet time of serving! For more information take a look at the Single Parent Provision web page. https://www.singleparentprovision.org/BreakTime

How to sign up: We have a website registration. https://events.clearthunder.com/NFBASKETBALL2019V

Shift Times: 8am-12pm 12pm-5pm

Additional Information Lunch is provided to all volunteers.

How to sign up: Fill our our Volunteer Application on our website, read over our Volunteer Handbook and attend our 1-time orientation! It's as easy as that!

Shift Times: Monday - Thursday: 4-7pm Saturdays: 8-10am

Volunteer Age Requirement You must be 14 to volunteer with out a parent

Additional Information By adapting the pace, equipment, or nature of an activity, Courage League can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can go at their own speed.

How to sign up: To learn more check out the Waukee Community Closet web page (http://www.waukeecloset.com/) and look for the volunteer tab.

How to sign up: To get on the schedule check out the open dates through the SignUp.com link: http://signup.com/go/sOyETTp or for more information contact Carla Moon at cmoon@newburyliving.com.

Shift Times: Tech Time is on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00p -5:00p and Saturday mornings 10:00a to 12:00p throughout the school year.

Additional Information Interested volunteers need to be patient, have a heart for the elderly, and the ability to explain things very clearly.

How to sign up: To sign up, complete a form at: https://www.brc-hh.org/individual-volunteering Or contact Missy Reams by email at mreams@bidwellriverside.org, or by phone at 515-244-6251 option 5 or by text at 515.346.8895.

Shift Times: 2-3 hour shifts are available on Saturdays between 8:00am-2:00pm. Suggested shifts are 8:30am-11:30am and 11:00am-2:00pm.

How to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faca62ba2fa7-food

Shift Times: Our hours are Mondays 4-7 PM and Fridays 9 AM - 12 noon. Volunteers should plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before their shift and may be here 5-10 minutes after cleaning up.

Volunteer Age Requirement Youth must be 14 years or older to volunteer.

Additional Information Silver Cord volunteers are welcome. Any no-show Silver Cord Volunteers should be advised that the Silver Cord coordinator will be notified if you fail to show up. We cannot run smoothly without volunteers and failure to show up affects our clients. When you sign up, we will send you some volunteer paperwork by email, so be sure to check your provided email address regularly. Cancellations: You can cancel on the sign-up page. Our office phone number is 515-257-8550 and email is volunteers@clivecommunityservices.com. Please let us know as soon as possible if you can't make it.

How to sign up: Students interested in this volunteer opportunity should fill out a WDM Library Student Volunteer Application.

Shift Times: A variety of shifts are available.

Volunteer Age Requirement 13-18

How to sign up: Check out this volunteer opportunity on Volunteermatch.com

Shift Times: Jingle Bell Run goodie bag sorting: Wed, December 4, 2019 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Jingle Bell Run planning committee: ASAP - December. once a month meetings, starting time is flexible depending on the committee's schedule. Walk to Cure Arthritis goodie bag sorting: Wed, May 6, 2020 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

How to sign up: Contact Ashley

Additional Information Check out the attached flyer for more ways to bring joy to the folks at Arbor Springs.