The staff at the Young Women's Resource Center believes that every child deserves to have formula to drink. Please help the Center with their current shortage of baby formula by putting on a formula drive with a group of your. . . more

Respond to calls from libraries, park and recreation and other agencies that want to host a Baby sitting course for youth in grades 5-6-7. The facilitator would need to coordinate assigning local police and fire departments to come and. . . more

Backpack Buddies is a program of the Food Bank of Iowa that provides a sack of child-friendly food to low-income kids on weekends, when they do not have access to the federal free and reduced-price meal program. Volunteers are. . . more

The Backyard Boyz Project is a gender-specific program for young teenage boys in 6th - 8th grades. The program is designed to encourage healthy self-development of young teens in upper elementary and middle school, a critical transition time for boys.. . . more

Volunteer assistance is requested for dismantling four baffles from each of the 50 yard target ranges. The baffles consist of wooden and metal structures that are filled with gravel. This opportunity is ideal for a volunteer group of. . . more

Volunteers may either bring in something prepared from their home or use the on-site kitchen to prepare dinners or baked goods for families of serious ill children. These children are being treated in area hospitals and their families are struggling.. . . more

We need volunteers to help with hospitality. The Bright Kavanagh House at 3000 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, is looking for people to provide baked goods at our 24 bed hospice house. Cookies, bars, breads or any baked delight are. . . more

This is a great opportunity for families, individuals, and groups!

Volunteer assistance is requested to report to the Iowa DNR unidentified bald eagle nests that volunteers may locate. To report eagle nests to the DNR, the volunteer should use the form. . . more

Please note that this opportunity is for people in central Iowa. Show international students that they are supported and loved by their community by being a Buddy! Not only will they learn more about American culture, they will see first-hand. . . more

If you would like to be a part of troubled youths' lives then we need you. We are seeking role models who can simply be a friend to a young person at the Polk County Youth Detention Center or at. . . more

A mentor is a special friend to a child from Orchard Place. Many of the kids we work with have never had a friend; someone who isn't Mom or Dad, a Teacher, Physician, or a paid staff. It does so. . . more

Flexible Hours. Long-term benefits. No experience necessary.

It's a fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's one-to-one youth mentoring has a real and positive impact on children and their futures. Children enrolled in our programs show consistent improvements in self-confidence,. . . more

Flexible Hours. Long-term benefits. No experience necessary.

It's a fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's one-to-one youth mentoring has a real and positive impact on children and their futures. Children enrolled in our programs show consistent improvements in self-confidence,. . . more

The State Historical Society is looking for enthusiastic people with a lively interest in history to participant in a docent training program. Tour docent will present special tours on the exhibits to a diverse audience. Using specific presentation techniques the. . . more

**Volunteers Wanted!** Do you want to give back to the community? Are you passionate about making a difference in someone's life? Then you might be just who we are looking for!! Be a mentor to new or expectant parents through Lutheran. . . more

Are you looking to an Internship or a place to volunteer this summer? Become a Boys and Girls Club Intern or Volunteer Participate in tutoring, arts and craft, sports and other fun activities with youth!!! Spending a few hours a day with a. . . more

The Breakfast Club, established in 1968, is a before-school mentoring program that is meant to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children before they start their school day. Volunteers help to promote positive interaction through homework assistance and playing of. . . more

We have in the development stages a benefit concert planned for the spring of 2009. We are in need of some very talented people with a wide variety of skills to help us get this venture off the ground.. . . more

Volunteer assistance is requested for improving the bike trail. Volunteer groups of two or more volunteers are requested so that there can be volunteers monitoring bike traffic and volunteers cutting overhanging trees and brush. Bring gloves. Pruning. . . more

After attending the required training workshop, volunteers will either locate or be assigned a raptor nest or colonial waterbird (herons, egrets) rookery to observe. They will then visit the nest site several times in the spring and early summer. . . more