Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

Dallas County Fair Trip

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 10, 2009:

Goodwill needs volunteers to help with our Day Services Programs trip to the Dallas County Fair on Friday July 10th. The group will leave from Goodwill, 4900 NE22nd St, Des Moines at 9am and return at 2pm. Volunteers are needed to help clients get around the fair grounds and help keep the group together.

Dallas County Fair Trip

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

The Young Women's Resource Center is holding 3 summer programs this year for young women "Movin' On To Middle School". Topics will cover body image, self esteem, relationships, and reproductive health. We are in need of lunches for the young women. There will be about 15 young women in each session. Monday-Thursday we will need lunch to be served at the Center while Fridays we will ...

Victorian Day Camp Volunteers Needed

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Volunteers are needed to assist with Victorian Day Camps. Victorian Day camps will be held during the summer, generally on Mondays for children in grades 1 to 5. Camp volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will assist with crafts, games and other activities. 2009 dates are: Tuesday June 23 Monday July 13 Monday July 27 Monday August 3

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , July 14, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 15, 2009:

The Back-to-School Health Fair

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 15, 2009:

The Back-to-School Health Fair is held annually in July, in collaboration with Trinity United Methodist Church, Las Americas de Communidad and the Grubb YMCA. The goal of the fair is to offer school and athletic physicals, to distribute school supplies, and provide booths for helping agencies to offer resources to families in the neighborhood. Entertainment is provided throughout wit ...

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 16, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

2009 Junior Olympic Games

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Volunteer for a few hours, a day or for an entire sport. The Games bring an estimated 35,000 visitors to Central Iowa over 14 days, including 13,000 athletes and 2,300 coaches from all over the United States. The Games showcase Greater Des Moines as a site for future national sporting events, as well as a community committed to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Go to our webs ...

Victorian Day Camp Volunteers Needed

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Goodwill Ledges State Park Trip

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 31, 2009:

Goodwill needs volunteers to help with our Day Services trip to the Ledges State Park on Friday, July 31st. You will leave from Goodwill, 4900 NE 22nd St, at 9am and return at 2pm.

Movies Under the Stars

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 01, 2009:

We need groups or individuals to help make this event a reality! The community enjoys free flicks throughout the summer. Here’s a way to give back while enjoying a movie in the great outdoors. With the economy the way it is, these family events will more important than ever. SETUP/TEARDOWN 5:30-7:00, 10:00-11:30 p.m. (8 people/day) Unload vehicles containing sound equipment and ...

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , August 03, 2009:

Victorian Day Camp Volunteers Needed

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , August 03, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , August 04, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, August 05, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 06, 2009:

Provide Lunch for our Summer Program

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 07, 2009:

Wet N Wild Swim Meet

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 08, 2009:

Wet N Wild Swim Meet Ashworth Pool August 8, 2009 Help the City get youth involved in recreation & excited to go to their local pools! This brand new recreational meet is for youth ages 4-13 but we need your help so the day runs smoothly. Great for service groups, corporate teams, swim clubs or anyone that loves working with youth or aquatics! All training and supplies will be p ...

Iowa State Fair

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 13, 2009:

VSA arts of Iowa is seeking adult volunteers for the Iowa State Fair. Morning shifts for our room in the Cultural Center run from 9:00 - 1:00 and from 1:00 - 5:00. The evening shift runs from 5:00 - 9:00. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our artists. We also need volunteers for the carnival next to the Fun Forest from 9:30 - 1:00 and 1:00 - 4:30. The carnival involves s ...

Iowa State Fair

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 14, 2009:

8th Annual River Run Garbage Grab

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 15, 2009:

Clean out the river on foot or by canoe with this annual event on August 16th starting at 9am that aims to reconnect people with the Des Moines River . This event allows volunteers the opportunity to remove trash from the river or along its adjacent trails--paddlers, rowers, power boaters, walkers, hikers, bicyclers, mountain bikers, birders, etc are all welcome! Last year about 1 ...

Iowa State Fair

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 15, 2009:

River Run Garbage Grab

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 15, 2009:

Annual Des Moines River Clean-up For details on the event and registration please visit: www.riverstewards.org

Iowa State Fair

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , August 16, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , August 17, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , August 18, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, August 19, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 20, 2009:

State Fair Chaperons

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 20, 2009:

Our Day Services group will be going on an outing to the State Fair on Thursday the 20th. The group will leave from Goodwill, 4900 NE 22nd St, Des Moines at 9am and return at 2pm. We are in need of individuals or groups willing to accompany the group on the trip and help with getting around the fair grounds and overseeing the activities. You will be working with the leaders of the D ...

Iowa State Fair

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 21, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 22, 2009:

Iowa State Fair

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , August 23, 2009:

Become a Volunteer Water Monitor!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 28, 2009:

IOWATER is a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program. All workshops are open to any individual or group that is interested in water quality. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be a certified Level 1 IOWATER Citizen Monitor. The workshop is based on ten hours training, set up comfortably over two days, exact times varying depending on location. Workshop registrati ...

powwow volunteers

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 28, 2009:

We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up or take down of Tee-pees, kitchen, stage, ect. Also we need people for security, grounds, first aid, help with preformers, kitchen. Almost any talent you have can be worked into a volunteer activity. You can volunteer for any period time, but if you at least 4 hrs you eat for free and longer peiods you can tent camp for free

Bike MS Volunteers Needed!

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 29, 2009:

The 2009 Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields will be held on August 29-30, 2009. The route will be a destination ride that meets the Cedar Rapids bike ride in Marshalltown. After riding 75 miles on Saturday, participants will enjoy a finish line meal and festivities to celebrate the completion of the first day. An awards banquet is held in the evening for riders and volunteers. After retu ...

Stand Down -Dental care for the homeless

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , September 04, 2009:

We are looking for volunteer dentists to provide dental care to homeless veterans during the Veteran Affairs annual health and services fair held in Des Moines (location to be determined) on September 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2009. Services are provided to veteran's using our two fully equipped Mobile Dental Clinics. Volunteer dentists would be expected to provide treatment services for ...

Movies Under the Stars

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 05, 2009:

Stand Down -Dental care for the homeless

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , September 05, 2009:

Stand Down -Dental care for the homeless

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , September 06, 2009: