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Volunteer to Help Build Homes, Communities, and Hope!

At Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, we’re all about affordable housing! We build, repair, and supply home materials for low-income homeowners in Polk, Dallas, and Jasper County. However, we can’t do it without your help! Learn how to swing a hammer on our New Home Construction sites or build displays in our Habitat ReStores! There are many ways to help out, and we’d love to have you with us.

Habitat ReStores: Did you know that the Habitat ReStores generate enough income every year to fund more than half of our Habitat homes? As a volunteer, you’ll be helping us process donations, assisting customers, and lending a hand around the store. Flexible, half-day shifts are available Monday–Saturday for ages 14+.

Silver Cord students under 18 years of age will need to volunteer alongside an adult 21+, but can also be approved to complete hours on their own in our Habitat ReStores. Reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at 515-218-7731 with questions or to learn how to get started. We hope to see you on site soon! 🙂

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Reshelving books and other library tasks

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We are a thrift store that could use help with different activities that could include steaming clothes, tagging, cleaning home décor, dusting shelves, recovering racks, and cashiering. Everyday our needs may differ based on donations. This is a great opportunity to find what your talent may be in the retail world.

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Parents are encouraged to attend the Waterford Elementary PTO meeting, scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7p. The volunteer to watch the children during this time, activities provided by PTO.

Next Meeting Dates:
– January 14th
– February 11th
– April 8th
– May 13th

Email waterford.elem.pto@gmail.com to volunteer for one or all meeting opportunities.

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As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy soccer by assisting with drills, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring they have fun in a supportive and inclusive environment. No prior coaching experience is needed—just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to engage with the kids!

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Join the 1876 town of Walnut Hill in celebrating Easter with traditional holiday activities with an old-fashioned flair. There will be ongoing egg hunts, horse-drawn wagon rides, historic games, baseball “spring training” with our Walnut Hill Bluestockings, and more. Don’t forget to take your picture with the Easter Bunny and grab some grub from local food vendors!

This event goes on, rain or shine! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Those under 16 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.

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The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines returns to the Historic Court District on Saturday, May 3, 2025. It runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. – Noon (May – September) and 8 a.m. – Noon (October). The Market supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, and meats, eating breakfast, meeting with family and friends, as well as live entertainment.

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-Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt to wear during their shift(s) at The Market!
-Volunteers will also receive $5 Downtown Farmers’ Market bucks following the conclusion of their shift (setup volunteer) or the beginning of their shift (teardown volunteer) which can be used at any Downtown Farmers’ Market vendor throughout the season.
-Volunteers must be at least 16-years-old when they report for their shift.

Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and keep in mind that we will be outside through the entirety of your shift.

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-Earn up to 37.5 Silver Cord hours and strengthen college, scholarship or job applications
-Mentor and inspire elementary and middle school children to be creative and never give up
-Improve leadership and communication skills through interactions with parents, mentorship and time management skills
-Learn entrepreneurial and intellectual property concepts through the lens of invention and innovation

-Email jjones2@waukeeschools.org, if interested.

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