Equity, Diversity, Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Board

What
If you are a 10th or 11th grader who is interested and invested in driving conversations on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we want you to be part of this group. The time commitment is 1.5-2 hours every three months.
When
Typically late afternoon/evening. 1.5-2 hours every three months for one calendar year
Where
Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Who
Des Moines Performing Arts
Contact
Janet Casson
Email
janetc@dmpa.org
Phone
(515) 246-2358
Details

This advisory board is integral in ensuring DMPA’s messaging and programming is representative of its community and continues to challenge and expand perspectives culturally and artistically. Members of this board play a vital role in helping DMPA learn how best to serve various aspects of our community. The social and educational benefits to participants are great in that they will work alongside other community members to help guide decisions and practices for DMPA as they pertain to EDAI.

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Walnut Hills PTO Monthly Meeting Childcare

What
Supervise children while parents are in the meetings
When
6-7:30pm
Where
Walnut Hills Elementary School —4240 NW 156th St., Urbandale, IA 50323
Who
Walnut Hills PTO
Contact
Nicole Richardson
Email
Gcallsmeg@gmail.com
Details

Watch a group of children while the parents are in a meeting down the hall to ensure children are safe. We are hoping for a couple of volunteers each month depending on amount of interest.

Meeting dates are Sept 5th, Oct 3rd, Nov 6th, Jan 9th, Feb 5th, March 5th, April 2nd and May 7th.  

Downtown Farmers' Market

What
The Downtown Farmers' Market volunteer will help with the following: setting up/tearing down the seating area - including tables and chairs, setting up/tearing down market booths - including pop-up tents, tables, weights, chairs & signage, assisting with road closure barricades, beautification of Market grounds and any other Market tasks as assigned.
When
5:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where
Historic Court District, Downtown Des Moines (DSM)
Who
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Contact
Molly E Atkins
Email
matkins@downtownDSMUSA.com
Phone
(515) 286-4915
Details

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines returns to the Historic Court District on Saturday, May 4, 2024. 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, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.

Volunteer Information:
-Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt to wear during their shift(s) at The Market!
-Volunteers must be at least 16-years-old when they report for their shift. If you are unable to fulfill your shift, please let us know as soon as possible.
-Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and keep in mind that we will be outside.
-You are responsible for personal items. Please make sure items are carried with you during your shift.

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Walnut Hills Family Night

What
Monitoring different inflatables, games etc
When
5-8pm
Where
4240 156th St, Urbandale
Who
Walnut Hills Elementary PTO
Contact
Nicole Richardson
Email
gcallsmeg@gmail.com
Details

We are hosting an event for our families to get together play games and have a meal together. The volunteers will help man different game/ project stations and can be there in hour increments based on availability.

JDRF ONEWalk

What
General set-up and tear-down. Assisting with/supervising family entertainment activities.
When
Friday 4PM - 6PM | Saturday 6AM - 2PM (various smaller blocks of time within)
Where
DMACC Ankeny Campus | 2006 S ankeny Blvd | Ankeny, IA 50023 | Use Oralabor Rd entrance
Who
JDRF - Greater Iowa Chapter
Contact
Carley Farnsworth
Email
CFarnsworth@JDRF.org
Phone
(515) 689-7287
Details

The JDRF One Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This year’s event is at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

We are in need of volunteers to assist during the walk and with set-up and tear down. The event features a 1.5 mile walk, entertainment, and family fun. We expect approximately 2,000 walkers and hope to raise over $400,000 for type 1 diabetes research in a single day. We cannot do this without the help of amazing volunteers!

Please note when signing up for a shift, your shift STARTS at the time listed below and will last through the specified time. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to your shift start time.

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Gary’s Annual Brain Cancer Bike Ride

What
OUR MISSION is to raise FUNDS and HOPE for those impacted by brain cancer.
When
8:45 am - 10 am, 2:00 - 3:00 pm clean up
Where
Waukee Raccoon River Valley Trailhead/Shottenkirk Chevrolet parking lot/Dallas Center downtown
Who
Gary’s Ride Inc
Contact
Kristin Wiedenfeld
Email
blissful.kristin@gmail.com
Phone
(515) 512-3835
Details

Volunteer Descriptions
Gary’s Ride – May 18, 2024, 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 am and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

(You can choose any one of these to help)

* Parking Assistant (directing where to park) – I will need 4-6 people
* Traffic Control (intersection of 10th and Waukee RRVT) 2 people – reflective vest needed
* Registration Desk Sign up – I will need 1-2 people
* Registration Desk T-Shirt Hand Out – I will need 1-2 people
* Registration Desk Wristband Distributor – I -2 people
* Someone to direct people to registration desk – 1 -2 people
* Board and Batten – Dallas Center – clean up – 1-2 people

HOURS

* Parking Assistant – 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
* Registration Desk Sign Up – 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
* Registration desk T-Shirt Hand Out – 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
* Someone to direct people to registration desk – 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.
* Board and Batten Games Clean Up 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Please contact me at 515-512-3835 or blissful.kristin@gmail.com to volunteer.

Blessings to you –
Kristin Wiedenfeld
Gary’s, Ride, Inc., President
AND Gary’s “other half”
Website: garysrideiowa.org

CelebrAsian - Asian Heritage Festival

What
We have many role available for all kinds of volunteers
When
We have shifts from 8am until midnight!
Where
Western Gateway Park, 1099 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Who
Iowa Asian Alliance
Contact
Jordan Wright
Email
volunteer@iowaasianalliance.com
Phone
(515) 777-0319
Details

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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Safety City

What
Our volunteers work closely with children going into Kindergarten mentoring them on lots of "safety," lessons, being a good friend, making healthy choices, meeting new friends, and having a lot of fun!
When
08:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30
Where
TBD
Who
Waukee Police Department
Contact
Mackenzie Sposeto-Ferrara
Email
msposeto@waukee.org
Phone
(515) 321-5147
Details

Each Safety City volunteers are paired with one or two children going into Kindergarten. Our sessions run for five days and meet 2.5 hours each day with morning and afternoon sessions available. The volunteers mentor their assigned kindergartners through several safety lessons and assist them with different activities throughout the week. Waukee Police Officers facilitate the class and lead everyone in a fun, healthy, safe environment.