Northwest Athletic Event Concessions - Natatorium

What
Work in the concession, shift may include opening and/or closing of the concession stand.
When
Times Vary. Evenings and some weekend opportunities.
Where
Waukee Natatorium Concession Stand
Who
Northwest Athletic Booster Club Concessions
Contact
Justin Moen and Annie Pearson
Email
volunteers@nwathleticboosterclub.org
Details

Welcome to the 2024-2025 swim season. The Waukee Northwest Athletic Booster Club asks you to help support the student athletes by staffing the concession stands during the swim events hosted at the Natatorium. We ALL need to work together to make this a success.

In 2024-25 all home events will have a NWHS Sports team assigned to it. This team is responsible for providing the volunteers for that event. Volunteers can be parents or players, or students seeking silver cord hours.
Students eligible for silver cord hours are welcome to work as long as there is at least one adult/parent working during their shift. No one under 14 is allowed in the concession stands.
The people assigned the last volunteer shift will be closing and should start the closing procedures ~15 minutes before the end of their shift. Do not close the concession stand completely until the meet has concluded.
If you are only working your volunteer shift you will not have to pay game admission fees. If you plan to attend the game before or after your volunteer shift you will need to use your activities pass or purchase a game ticket for attendance.
Please contact Justin Moen or Annie Pearson at volunteers@nwathleticboosterclub.org if you have questions.

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Can Play - Adapted Sports Programs

What
We are seeking teammates for our Adapted Program. Can Play's adapted programs work with our participants with physical, cognitive, emotional, or other special health care needs. Volunteers assist participants with sports and fitness-related activities. No prior sports or fitness experience is required. Can Play staff will be onsite to lead all activities and pair volunteers with participants.
When
4:15-6:00 PM
Where
West Des Moines RecPlex - 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Who
Can Play
Contact
Feleecia Watkins
Email
volunteer@can-play.org
Phone
(515) 421-4021
Details

For more information visit https://can-play.org/volunteer/

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Opportunity Spring Basketball Program

What
As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy basketball 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!
When
2:30pm - 4:00pm (we are not doing programming the week of the 19th due to Spring Break)
Where
Crestview Elementary
Who
Can Play
Contact
Sam Stevens
Email
sam@can-play.org
Details

As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy basketball 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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H.E.R.S. Opportunity Program (Girls only)

What
As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary girls learn and enjoy different 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!
When
5:15pm - 6:30pm
Where
Crestview Elementary
Who
Can Play
Contact
Carlye Satterwhite
Email
carlye@can-play.org
Details

As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary girls learn and enjoy different 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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Walnut Creek Baseball Concessions

What
Concessions for Little League Baseball (no food prep, just great interactions with players/parents/coaches)
When
5pm-8pm or anytime between those hours
Where
1700 NW 156th Street Clive, Iowa
Who
Walnut Creek Baseball
Contact
David Stock
Email
dave.stock@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 805-1605
Details

– Customer Service with youth, parents and coaches for concessions
– Learn point of sale systems, inventory and teamwork
– Minimal hot food prep
– Volunteer with friends and select your own hours
– Restock cold beverages
– Have fun

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Opportunity Soccer Program

What
As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy basketball 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!
When
2:30 pm - 4:00pm
Where
Crestview Elementary
Who
Can Play
Contact
Sam Stevens
Email
sam@can-play.org
Details

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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Drake Relays

What
Various tasks related to the execution of track and field events
When
4:00pm on Thursday until 8:00pm on Saturday
Where
Drake University
Who
Drake Relays
Contact
Anna Paul
Email
relaysevents@drake.edu
Phone
(309) 337-6352
Details

Various tasks related to the execution of track and field events like setting up hurdles, retrieving throws, setting up tents, etc.

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Opportunity Program - Waukee Soccer

What
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!
When
4:45pm - 6:00pm
Where
Ridge Point Park - 655 SE Legacy Pointe Blvd, Waukee, IA
Who
Can Play
Contact
Sam Stevens
Email
sam@can-play.org
Phone
(515) 421-4021
Details

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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Dam to DSM Half Marathon

What
Volunteers can help with packet pick up on Thursday or Friday or tear-down crew on Saturday
When
05/29 (3:30-7:00 p.m.) 05/30 (11:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.) 05/30 (3:00-7:00 p.m.) 05/31 (11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.)
Where
Saylorville Lake to Cowles Commons
Who
RipRoar Events
Contact
Shaylyn DeYoung
Email
shaylyn@riproarevents.com
Details

Packet Pick-Up
05/29 3:00-6:00 p.m.
05/30 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
05/30 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up volunteers assist with assigning bib numbers and giving out swag. Swag is big to the athletes so they’re surely thank you with a big smile and a high five!
Location
Cowles Commons, Downtown Des Moines

Post-Race Tear Down
05/31 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Teardown crew is responsible for helping to deconstruct DAM to DSM as it is being completed! Teardown will begin as soon as the final athletes leave each section on the race (start-line, aid stations, etc.), and will conclude with areas such as the finish-line, post-race party, merchandise tents, and more.
Location
Specific teardown locations will be assigned day-of.

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RipRoar Valley View Youth Triathlon

What
Help with our youth triathlon by either setting up Friday, or working on race day crew or post race teardown on Saturday
When
06/13 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 06/14 (7:15-11:45 a.m.) 06/14 (11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Where
Valley View Aquatic Center - 255 81st St WDM
Who
RipRoar Events
Contact
Shaylyn DeYoung
Email
shaylyn@riproarevents.com
Details

Set Up Crew
06/13/2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you get the satisfaction of building a RipRoar triathlon in one! Set-up for the event will begin the day before the triathlon, taking place from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Tasks will be assigned to volunteers’ day-of the set-up.

Race Day Crew
06/14/2025
7:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Hip hooray for race day! The race day volunteer shift runs from 7:15 am – 11:45 am. Volunteers can expect to assist athletes at the start line, guiding athletes along the course, assisting with transitions between legs, and celebrating with us at the finish line! Race day volunteers also receive a free tee-shirt!

Tear Down Crew
06/14/2025
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tear down for this event will begin as soon as the last athlete crosses the finish line. Tear down usually takes about 2 1/2 hours, a time estimate is from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Opportunity Baseball Summer Camp Program

What
As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy baseball 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!
When
3:45pm - 5:00pm (no programming the week of July 3rd)
Where
Holiday Park Baseball Fields - 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Who
Can Play
Contact
Sam Stevens
Email
sam@can-play.org
Phone
(515) 421-4021
Details

As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary kids learn and enjoy baseball 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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H.E.R.S Opportunity Softball Summer Camp Program (Girls only)

What
As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary girls learn and enjoy softball 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!
When
4:00pm - 6:00pm (no programming the week of July 3rd)
Where
Holiday Park Baseball Fields - 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Who
Can Play
Contact
Sam Stevens
Email
sam@can-play.org
Phone
(515) 421-4021
Details

As a volunteer, you’ll help elementary girls learn and enjoy softball 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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RipRoar Des Moines Youth Triathlon

What
Help with our youth triathlon by either setting up Friday, or working on race day crew or water safety or post race teardown on Saturday
When
06/27 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) 06/28 (7:15-11:45 a.m.) 06/28(7:30-11:30 a.m.) 06/28 (11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Where
Grays Lake Park, 2100 Fleur Dr, DSM
Who
RipRoar Events
Contact
Shaylyn DeYoung
Email
shaylyn@riproarevents.com
Details

Set Up Crew
06/27/2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you get the satisfaction of building a RipRoar triathlon in one! Set-up for the event will begin the day before the triathlon, taking place from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Tasks will be assigned to volunteers’ day-of the set-up.

Water Safety Crew
06/28/2025
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Water safety staff is critical to the triathlon’s success, as it helps to ensure that swimmers are completing their race safely! Water safety volunteers include people in the water with guard tubes and volunteers stationed in kayaks/paddleboards around the perimeter of the swim. If you would like to be stationed in the water as a safety boat, and will be providing your own boat/paddle board, please email or text the volunteer coordinator.

Race Day Crew
06/28/2025
7:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Hip hooray for race day! The race day volunteer shift runs from 7:15 am – 11:45 am. Volunteers can expect to assist athletes at the start line, guiding athletes along the course, assisting with transitions between legs, and celebrating with us at the finish line! Race day volunteers also receive a free tee-shirt!

Tear Down Crew
06/28/2025
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tear down for this event will begin as soon as the last athlete crosses the finish line. Tear down usually takes about 2 1/2 hours, a time estimate is from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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