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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Children's Activities at New Directions Shelter

    Families Forward
    3spots remaining

    Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    8spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    9spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Children's Activities at New Directions Shelter

    Families Forward
    1spots remaining

    Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

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  • 2025 Spring Clean Up at Living History Farms

    Living History Farms
    50spots remaining

    Looking for a fun opportunity for your service group, corporate team or yourself? We have the perfect thing for you! Though our sites are stuck in time, nature is not and it continues to grow around us. Join us in beautifying our Historical Spaces by...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    8spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    9spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    9spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Children's Activities at New Directions Shelter

    Families Forward
    3spots remaining

    Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

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  • Drake Road Races - Packet Pick Up

    Drake University

    Volunteer duties include providing athletes with their race number/bib, event shirt and athlete packet. Ability to answer questions athletes may have and direct them to race officials for assistance if needed. Some lifting may be required.For more in...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    9spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Calendar Drake Road Races @ 12:00am
    by Drake University

    The Drake Road Races are more than just a race—they're a celebrated tradition that brings together runners, spectators, and volunteers to kick off the legendary Drake Relays. With thousands of participants tackling the 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, this event is a true celebration of community, fitness, and spirit.As a volunteer, you play...

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  • Drake Road Races - Water Stations

    Drake University

    Volunteer duties include set up of water station including tables, Powerade cups and trash area. Cups of water and Powerade will be filled and placed on the tables for athletes to pick up on their own. Additional cups of water need to be filled durin...

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  • Drake Road Races - Course Marshal

    Drake University

    Assist with directing runner traffic at a defined location to ensure athletes are following the correct course. Course marshals can also serve as monitors along the course, relaying key information such as lead and tail runner, a runner who may be st...

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  • Drake Road Races - Award Tent

    Drake University

    Volunteers will assist with distribution of age group race awards.For more information or to sign up, please visit our volunteer website [HERE]!

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  • Drake Road Races - Start Line

    Drake University

    Volunteer duties include assisting with management of start line corrals, checking participants race bibs for their correct corral assignment, and ensure a smooth start cadence so that all participants have an enjoyable experience.For more informatio...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Calendar Grand Blue Mile @ 12:00am
    by Drake University

    The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield, is more than just a one-mile run—it’s a celebration of wellness, community, and personal achievement. Held in the heart of Downtown Des Moines, this vibrant event brings together elite athletes, families, and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to inspire healthy hab...

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  • Grand Blue Mile - Parking Marshal

    Drake University

    Assisting with Des Moines Police Dept in monitoring the 6th St parking garage traffic flow between races and/or start line barricade monitoring.For more information or to sign up, please visit our volunteer website [HERE]!

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  • Grand Blue Mile - Finish Line

    Drake University

    Celebrate and congratulate thousands of runners as they cross the Finish Line! Volunteers will distribute a variety of different items including finisher medals, awards, sports drinks, water and food in the runner refreshment area. You may also be as...

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  • Grand Blue Mile - Registration & Packet Pick-Up

    Drake University

    Assist with race-day packet pick up, distribution of shirts, and walk-up registration at the Athlete Services Tent.For more information or to sign up, please visit our volunteer website [HERE]!

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  • Grand Blue Mile - Set Up

    Drake University

    Assist with the setup of the look and feel of the start and finish line areas. Volunteer duties include setting up guardrails, signage, etc. downtown for the Grand Blue Mile. *Requires some heavy lifting*For more information or to sign up, please vis...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Children's Activities at New Directions Shelter

    Families Forward
    3spots remaining

    Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

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  • Calendar Drake Relays @ 2:00pm
    by Drake University

    The Drake Relays is one of the premier track and field events in the nation—where world-class athletes, rising stars, and passionate fans come together for a celebration of sport, tradition, and excellence. For over a century, the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium has been the stage for record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments.Now, we’re...

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  • Pantry - Organizing Clothing & Stocking (evenings & weekends)

    Families Forward
    3spots remaining

    Volunteers are needed to help organize clothing donations, household donations and stock the pantry on Tuesday nights and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways: Clothing Pantry: Sorting, hanging, and organizing clothing and ho...

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  • Calendar Drake Relays @ 12:00am
    by Drake University

    The Drake Relays is one of the premier track and field events in the nation—where world-class athletes, rising stars, and passionate fans come together for a celebration of sport, tradition, and excellence. For over a century, the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium has been the stage for record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments.Now, we’re...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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  • Organizing Donations at our Shelter

    Families Forward
    10spots remaining

    Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

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