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Special Collections Tour – Ames Public Library

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

Come learn about the rich history of the Ames Jaycees and see all that our chapter has done and accomplished! Tour begins at 5:30 PM at Ames Public Library. Afterwards, we will head to Sweet Caroline's for dinner at 7:30 PM. We hope you can join us!

Participate in Stash the Trash

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

The annual Stash the Trash community spring clean-up will take place on April 20-21. The Ames Jaycees will get a group together and pick a park or green space to clean. We will pick the garbage out of the park and to the drop site at Reiman Gardens.  

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 5 - 9 PM.   515 Days Press Release: The Ames […]

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