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We need your help packaging life-saving meals for the hungry in Iowa, across the nation and around the world at the Meals From the Heartland packaging center in West Des Moines. Most people package over 400 meals during their two-hour shift, so you are making a huge difference in the lives of lots of children. We have a variety of shifts available Tuesday through Saturday each week. Individuals (ages 8-105), small teams and large groups are all welcome! Bring your friends, teams, coworkers and family. People work as a team to scoop dry food ingredients into bags, weigh and seal them and put them in boxes.

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Provide customer support in the gift shop.

Our gift shop will be a year old in November, so the employees are our primary customer base until we get the word out. They scan their badges for purchases which gives them a payroll deduct on all purchases.

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Students will work with Ms. Rechkemmer on returning books to the correct spot on the shelves.

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Volunteer Description of Duties
Job Title: Gift Shop Volunteer

General Description:
Work as a cashier in the Medical Center’s Gift Shop.

Characteristic Duties:

May perform any of the duties listed below:
Interact with staff, visitors, and patients in helping them locate desired gift shop items.
Operate computerized register system.
Answer the phone.
Take payment for purchases and make changes when necessary.

Assist in stocking supplies when needed.

Assist in keeping the Gift Shop clean and tidy.

Provide directions and give non-medical information when requested.

Open the gift shop and run opening reports.
Close the gift shop, run closing reports, and call Security to pick up End of Day Tender Bag with sales receipts at end of day.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to volunteer for a weekly 4-hour shift.
6-month commitment (non-consecutive).
Ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds.
Familiarity with principles of retailing.
Ability to count money and make change.

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Urgent need for help on 3/4/2024.

While parents are participating in the PTO meeting, children will have the opportunity to play in our gross motor room while be watched by the Silver Cord Volunteers. We need volunteers the first Monday of every month from 5:15-6:15pm.

Contact Lyndsay Mount – lmount@waukeeschools.org  to apply.

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We are seeking the support of more than 1,000 volunteers to be integrated into every aspect of the events. The volunteers will be instrumental in reaching our longstanding goal of guaranteeing everyone has something exciting to talk about when the events conclude. We are looking for help from young individuals to help with field events, basket carriers, hurdles crew among other things.

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Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease with no cure that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. The mutation causes a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the body, often resulting in a high propensity of bacterial infections resulting in hospitalizations and, possibly, premature death. The Great Strides walk is an outdoor event that allows for those affected by the disease to gather in a single place (individuals cannot gather indoors due to potential bacterial/viral cross-infection) and celebrate.

Responsibilities would include setting up tents/stations, placing signage, tear down after the event, and potentially handing out food and beverages.

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CelebrAsian is well loved annual Asian heritage festival in central Iowa. For over 20 years this festival has highlighted the diversity of Iowa by exposing attendees to the food, music, art, dance, and culture of Asian communities in Iowa. For many of these cultures, this is the only time of year you can find this food for sale in Iowa.

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Zoo Crew – This is a special volunteer opportunity for youth ages 13-17 to get involved at the Blank Park Zoo! Participants will have the opportunity to volunteer in a variety of areas around the Zoo. This may include: assisting Summer Safari camp counselors, providing guests with directional and educational information about the Zoo, helping to keep the Zoo clean and volunteering during family friendly events! The goal of the Zoo Crew program is to foster personal responsibility, job skills, self-initiative and inspire conservation action for the next generation.

Applications are accepted now through March 1. For more information or to apply visit our website: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/support-the-zoo/volunteer/zoo-crew-details

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For volunteering there would be a lot of different opportunities for students and adults. There is a volunteer form to fill out on the NSDA site in which you can put DAYS you are available! We will need workers for set up, help around the building, concession stands, hospitality rooms, NSDA store, etc. We would need to do set up at certain schools on Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for competition which would be a fluctuating time that we don’t know yet (probably between 8am-6pm). Competition week, the buildings fluctuate with needs and times as well but here is an estimate of potential volunteer times that we need workers and the schools we would be using!

Valley and Roosevelt HS and Hiatt- Monday and Tuesday 6:30am- 8pm
Johnston HS, DSM East, Waukee High School, Prairieview, Waukee Middle, Waukee Northwest- Monday-Thursday 6:30-8pm
Waukee Timberline and Waukee South- Wed-Thurs 6:30-9pm
Convention center NSDA store- Mon-Friday (unsure on times)

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon is a kid’s triathlon series across the Iowa metro that puts on a fun event for kids of all ages.

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon is a kid’s triathlon series across the Iowa metro that puts on a fun event for kids of all ages.

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