2024 Jingle Bell Stroll

Thank you for applying to volunteer with the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation! We are so excited you want to join our team of over 6,000 volunteers helping Des Moines Live Well, Play Hard, and Protect the Earth.

Our Volunteer Vision is: Together, we grow meaningful community connections that celebrate our diversity, cultivate inclusivity, and inspire shared passion and purpose for enriching Des Moines’ quality of life.

Volunteers play an important role in parks and recreation by providing positive experiences for youth and adults in our community. We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience whether that is coaching, instructing, or helping with our events.