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  • Volunteer at Special Olympics

    TBD

    We will be volunteering at the Special Olympics on Friday, May 17. More details on volunteering and time will be determined later.

  • Adopt-a-Garden Planting

    Ames Ice Arena / North River Valley Park

    The Ames Jaycees have adopted a garden for the year! Planting can begin on May 17 - time will be determined closer to the date, but likely around 5 PM. Come get your hands dirty and make Ames beautiful! Our locations are the Ames Ice Arena and North River Valley Park.

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    North Fareway

    It's the season of giving back and this is a small way to make an impact. Let's pick up the bell and ring for a couple hours on Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM - 12 PM at the North Fareway. All are welcome to ring - let's have fun and give back!

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Food at First

    Food at First

    Join the Ames Jaycees and volunteer at Food at First. What does Food at First do? Food at First prepares and provides food to community members struggling with hunger and food insecurity! Tuesday, November 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM First Christian Church, Ames

  • Stash the Trash

    Friends of Brookside Park 1325 6th St, Ames, IA, United States

    Help clean up the Brookside Park! Coffee and bagels will be provided.

  • Tabling at 515 Days

    Ames Main Street

    Come visit us at our table at 515 Days in Downtown Ames! We will have a wheel where you can win various prizes! If you are volunteering to be at the table, set-up is from 3 - 4 PM and the event is from 4 - 8 PM. 515 Days Press Release: Downtown Ames 515 […]

  • Holiday Food Baskets

    MICA 230 SE 16th St., Ames, IA, United States

    Help support the longest running Ames Jaycees event! Holiday Food Baskets will take place on Saturday, December 13th. Please arrive to MICA at 8 AM to assemble food baskets and then we will hand them out to members of the community starting at 9 AM.

  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing

    Hy-Vee 640 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

    Make a difference in the community and ring the Salvation Army Bell! Dress festive and warm, we hope to raise a lot of money in our kettle!

  • Volunteer: Table at the Community

    Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

    Volunteer with the Ames Jaycees and table at the Community Volunteer Fair, sponsored by Discover Ames. This is a perfect opportunity to come meet the Jaycees and promote the organization. This event will take place on Saturday, January 24 from 1:30 - 3 PM at the Ames Public Library! Not a member? Come meet us!

  • 515 Days

    Ames Main Street

    Come table with the Ames Jaycees at 515 Days! The Jaycees are a sponsor at this year's event, which is very exciting! Set-up begins at 3:15 PM and event will run from 4 - 8 PM. We will be located on 5th Street, Space 5. Come promote our awesome organization and recruit for new members! […]

  • Participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    Friends of Brookside Park 1325 6th St, Ames, IA, United States

    Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:00am Registration | 9:00am Opening Ceremonies | Walk Immediately Follows Register yourself at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/IA-Iowa?pg=team...   General Information Where do the funds go? All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are […]