Sprout Garden Volunteer at Drake University

What
Help with weeding, mulching, and other seasonal activities at the Sprout Garden.
When
Please email Sprout@drake.edu to arrange a time that works for you.
Where
30th St. and Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA
Who
Drake University Sprout Garden
Contact
Mallary Allen
Email
sprout@drake.edu
Phone
(515) 271-2902
Details

The Sprout Garden at Drake University provides programming to the Burt Boys and Girls Club and is used by the Drake curriculum. Produce grown in the garden is donated to neighborhood food pantries, including the Little Free Pantries on Drake’s campus. We have volunteer events throughout the year, including open garden hours during the summer. Please email sprout@drake.edu to arrange a time to help us with weeding. Other tasks are needed at various times of the year (such as mulching, planting, and harvesting). Check out our Facebook page for volunteer events that you may want to join.

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Zoo Crew Volunteer Opportunities

What
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.
When
Begins 6/1/2025, times vary
Where
Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Who
Blank Park Zoo
Contact
Erica Carnes
Email
elcarnes@blankparkzoo.net
Phone
(515) 974-2543
Details

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 attached.

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