Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , November 16, 2009:

Bell ringers stand at our red kettles and ring the bell to attract people to donate money. The money raised in the red kettles is used locally to help people in our community with various needs such as rent/utility assistance, infant center, emergency/disaster needs, youth and elderly programs a ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , November 17, 2009:

"On the Spot" Volunteer for the Museum Theater Programs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 18, 2009:

Volunteer theater guides lead school groups to inter-active workshops after performances. They also help the workshop presenters. Friendly, outgoing people are needed who enjoy working with children and arts and culture. Volunteer docents give tours of the exhibits. Training is received upon req ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 18, 2009:

"On the Spot" Volunteer for the Museum Theater Programs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 19, 2009:

Combat Hunger: IMTA Trucks Volunteers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 19, 2009:

Volunteers will accompany Iowa Motor Truck Association drivers (one volunteer per driver) to various Metro locations, picking up and loading Combat Hunger donations from businesses and/or schools. Volunteers must be able to lift and load boxes onto vehicles. We still need 1 volunteer on Thursday ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 19, 2009:

Combat Hunger: IMTA Trucks Volunteers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , November 20, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , November 20, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 21, 2009:

Jolly Holiday Lights Display at Water Works Park

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 21, 2009:

Help setup Jolly Holiday Light Displays in Water Works Park, Fleur Drive, Des Moines, beginning Friday, November 6, and every Saturday & Sunday in November through Saturday, November 21. Set up light displays, checking light bulbs, putting up Christmas trees, & other decorations in Santa's wish ...

Need Volunteers for Jolly Holiday Light Display at Water Works Park, Des Moines

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 21, 2009:

Need volunteers to help set up light displays for Jolly Holiday Lights in Water Works Park, Fleur Drive, Des Moines. Work includes checking light bulbs, setting up displays, putting Christmas trees together, and other decorations in Santa's wish shop.

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , November 23, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , November 24, 2009:

Wrap gifts to change the life of a child with cancer!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , November 24, 2009:

We are looking for folks to help with specific gift wrap shifts at Valley West Mall. Volunteer shifts are 4-6 hours. All you have to do is show up and wrap presents, and all money raised goes to support The Heart Connection Children's Cancer Programs. These funds will be used to provide summe ...

Festival of Trees & Lights

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:

Festival of Trees & Lights is a great holiday event benefiting Blank Children's Hospital. There are over 70 beautifully decorated trees, local entertainment, delicious food, shopping boutiques, Santa, a children's fun area, raffles and so much more. Please join us and celebrate the kickoff of ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:

Deliver Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 26, 2009:

Help us deliver Thanksgiving meals throughout the community. We will provide you with an orientation to the route complete with maps and contact information. Once you load your meals you will be off delivering a hot and tasty meal to individuals that are not able to join us.

Festival of Trees & Lights

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 26, 2009:

Thanksgiving Day volunteers

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 26, 2009:

We need volunteers on Thanksgiving Day through out the day to bring down snacks and play bingo with clients. Hopefully people can bring down socks or other prizes to be given away. We serve both men and women over eighteen.

Thanksgiving Volunteer at Iowa Machine Shed

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , November 26, 2009:

Its that time of year again!! The Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant opens its doors on Thanksgiving (November 26) from 10-2, serving a lunch buffet staffed by volunteers! All proceeds from the lunch provide scholarships for Iowa's at-risk youth to attend different year round programs at Wildwood Hi ...

Festival of Trees & Lights

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , November 27, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , November 27, 2009:

Festival of Trees & Lights

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 28, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , November 28, 2009:

Festival of Trees & Lights

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , November 29, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , November 30, 2009:

"On the Spot" Volunteer for the Museum Theater Programs

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 01, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 01, 2009:

Present a Workshop at the State Historical Museum

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 01, 2009:

The "Patterns of Living " American Indian Culture program will be offered to students in grades K-3 on Dec. 1-4. Presenters are needed for the numerous 20 minute workshops in this program for all four days. There will be an orientation and training on Friday Nov. 13 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Addit ...

"On the Spot" Volunteer for the Museum Theater Programs

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 02, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 02, 2009:

Present a Workshop at the State Historical Museum

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 02, 2009:

"On the Spot" Volunteer for the Museum Theater Programs

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 03, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 03, 2009:

Present a Workshop at the State Historical Museum

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 03, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 04, 2009:

Holly and Ivy Holiday Tour

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 04, 2009:

The 13th annual Holly and Ivy Holiday Tour will be December 4-5 this year, featuring Terrace Hill and Salisbury House&Gardens plus one additional site. We are looking for volunteers to help with ticket taking duties as well as to direct people through the the featured homes on the tour. Addit ...

Present a Workshop at the State Historical Museum

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 04, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 05, 2009:

Holly and Ivy Holiday Tour

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 05, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , December 07, 2009:

Volunteer Service Days

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , December 07, 2009:

Once a month, there is a Volunteer Service Day to help prepare for that month's museum theater production and the accompanying workshops. On a Mondays from 9 am to 1 pm, and from 3-4:30 pm, volunteers will rip paper, slice up paper and cloth, glue cloth to cardboard, make homemade paper, cut out ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 08, 2009:

Holiday Food Program Volunteer Opportunities

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 08, 2009:

The holiday season is approaching and the spirit of giving is in the air. Volunteering in your community is a gift that keeps giving all year long. The City of Des Moines has some community service opportunities that benefit residents in need. The Community Services Division needs helping hands ...

We're Having A Holiday Party

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 08, 2009:

The Young Women's Resource Center is putting together a Holiday Party for girls/young women between the ages of 10-21 who actively participate in our programming. We are seeking volunteers to help host, organize, decorate, provide crafts, serve food, assist with Santa, and help decorate cookies. ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 09, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 10, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 11, 2009:

Be an Elf Helper at the Breakfast with Santa

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 12, 2009:

Enjoy making the holiday a fun time for young children. There will be two Breakfast with Santa programs in December. Helper elves are needed to set up the cafe, handle check in and be Santa's helper. Other volunteers will set up the Elves Workshop craft room and show children how to do the crafts.

Holiday Bell Ringing

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 12, 2009:

Server for Community Harvest Dinner Needed

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 12, 2009:

Eastwood, an affordable housing apartment complex, is hosting a dinner for it's residents to help build community. Volunteers are needed to help serve food, and clean-up after the event.

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , December 14, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 15, 2009:

Santa's Helpers

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 15, 2009:

Seeking jolly souls to brighten this holiday season at Four Mile and Pioneer Columbus Community Centers! Adult volunteers may help hand out treats, dance/interact with children and best of all help Mrs. Claus hand out presents from "Toys for Tots" to community children. Join us in giving back ...

Set-up Special Event Help

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 15, 2009:

Special Events help creating lasting memories in our community. However, we couldn't put them on without the wonderful help from our volunteers that help set up for them and help tear them down. Make this holiday season magical for our area children by helping set up and decorate for our annua ...

Central Place: Helping Volunteers Find Their Inner Elves

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 16, 2009:

We are looking for volunteers who would like to let their inner elf come out and spread holiday cheer as part of our Season of Sharing Volunteer Elf Squad! Tasks would include readying families’ holiday gifts for pick up, sorting toys, wrapping a few gifts and maybe even participating in some h ...

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 16, 2009:

Central Place: Helping Volunteers Find Their Inner Elves

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 17, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 17, 2009:

Celebrate the Holiday with Foster Grandparents

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 18, 2009:

Help plan and provide a holiday party for fifty seniors working with our Foster Grandparent Program. You can help by providing a meal and serving. Gifts would also be appreciated and we will provide you with a wish list from our seniors.

Central Place: Helping Volunteers Find Their Inner Elves

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 18, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 18, 2009:

Be an Elf Helper at the Breakfast with Santa

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 19, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , December 19, 2009:

Central Place: Helping Volunteers Find Their Inner Elves

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , December 21, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , December 21, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 22, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 23, 2009:

Holiday Bell Ringing

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 24, 2009:

Assist with Christmas day meal and activities

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 25, 2009:

Join the celebration by helping us assemble meals that will be delivered as well as served on site. You can also help provide a cheerful atmosphere by meeting and greeting guests and helping with distribution of gifts.

Deliver Christmas Meals

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 25, 2009:

Help us deliver Christmas meals throughout the community. We will provide you with an orientation to the route complete with maps and contact information. Once you load your meals you will be off delivering a hot and tasty meal to individuals that are not able to join us.

Serve meals, hand out gifts and play games

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , December 25, 2009:

Join us for a part of the day to help serve our holiday meal. Your help is also needed in handing out gifts and playing boards games with the people we serve. Our facility serves both women and men 18 years of age and older.

Cabin Fever Helpers

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , December 29, 2009:

Cabin Fever programs on Dec. 29 and 30 are fun opportunities for families to come to the Historical Building, work on a free craft and check out the exhibits. There will be free crafts from 10 am to 3 pm. Volunteers come in earlier to set up the classroom with materials, games and supplies. Th ...

Holiday Helpers Needed for Girl Scout Program

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, December 30, 2009:

On Dec. 30, the State Historical Museum is hosting over 200 Girl Scouts for a special holiday program. Volunteers are needed to help lead groups to workshops and presentations. They will also help with crafts and assist presenters. Be prepared for a fun, active day with excited young people. If ...

Cabin Fever Helpers

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 31, 2009:

Help take down a tree and change the life of a child with cancer!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , December 31, 2009:

Every year we are fortunate to be able to have the holiday tree at Valley West Mall. This tree helps raise funds that we use to provide programs for families touched by childhood cancer, including summer camps, support groups, and more. Once the holidays are over, we 7 am to noon to help with ...

Special Olympics Basketball

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, January 06, 2010:

Volunteers are needed to assist in coaching 5 on 5 teams, 3 on 3 teams and individual skills participants on Wednesday evenings either from 6-7 pm, 7-8 pm or both. Program begins in January and goes through mid-March. Athletes compete in a districts competition in February and if eligible, sta ...

Special Olympics Basketball

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, January 13, 2010:

Assist the Iowa Battle Flag Project with Flag Rotations

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , January 15, 2010:

Every 3 months, battle flags are rotated from display at the State Capitol and placed back in storage at the State Historical Building. Volunteers are needed to help move flags and assist the Battle Flag restoration team. The rotation will be photographed. Any volunteer will appear in a permanen ...

Special Olympics Basketball

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, January 20, 2010: