Register to volunteer with City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department via VolunteerLocal

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.

If using a mobile device, please click the blank space below the questions to view the drop-down options and make your selection.

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Are you 18 years or older? *

Volunteer Group Lead - First Name *

Volunteer Group Lead - Last Name *

Nickname (Preferred Name)

Pronouns (optional)

Cell Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890

Parent/Legal Guardian Full Name *

Parent/Legal Guardian Cell Phone *

Other Phone (Work,Home):

Do you have a backup leader?

Backup Volunteer Lead First Name

Backup Volunteer Lead Last Name

Backup Volunteer Cell Phone

Backup Volunteer Email

GROUP INFORMATION

Has your group volunteered with Des Moines Parks and Recreation before? *

Employer/Company (optional)

Group/Organization Name (optional)

Address *

City *

Zip Code *

Group Size *

Group Size Flexibility
We work to determine how many volunteers are needed for each project, and try to match groups with projects that are the "right-size" for the type of project and the group. Sometimes groups have more volunteers available than a project may need. If a group can split up into smaller teams, we can sometimes complete multiple projects at once.

Are you willing to split your group/team up into smaller groups? *

Are you willing to have multiple teams at multiple locations?

Does your group contain minors (younger than 18 years of age)? *

I understand that if my group has minors, each minor will be required to have a parent/legal guardian complete their online volunteer registration. *

Location

It's our goal to place you in a role that completes high-priority work in our community. Is your group flexible for placement within DSM city limits? *

Please list your preferred location and why you prefer this area. (We cannot guarantee we will be able to place you in your preferred location) *

Interests

Is there a specific type of volunteer area your group is interested in? *
Any
Cemeteries (ex. historical monument restoration)
Litter Clean Ups
Park Maintenance (ex. painting; stick pickup)
Plantings (ex. flowers; trees)
Natural Resource Management (ex. invasive plant removal)
Other

If you selected 'Other'...

Visit Current & Upcoming Volunteer Events to view upcoming events that may be of interest for your group, if available.

If there is an event you are interested in, please list that specific event and/or shift below so we can reserve your spot for you, pending availability. Please provide additional information in the text box below (if needed).

Please list your volunteer or event interest below.

Donations

If you selected 'Cemeteries' and are interested in donating to support monument restoration, in addition to volunteering...

Please consider visiting our Friends of Des Moines Parks to make a donation.

A $500 donation helps to fund a three-hour project, including the volunteer supplies and a specially formulated biological professional cleaner used to restore monuments.

If you selected 'Plantings' and are interested in donating and planting trees...

Please visit our Friends of Des Moines Parks to provide information on your tree donation.

If you are interested in donating and planting trees, how many?

In addition to your group's volunteer service, are you interested in making a donation to support Des Moines Parks and Recreation parks, trails, programs, or facilities? *

Thank you for supporting Des Moines Parks and Recreation! We will contact you shortly. Please list any other details you'd like to provide about your donation below.

Date/Time Preferences

Do you have specific dates and times you are interested in volunteering? *

Please select your date. Note: Specific dates may not be available. *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)

Availability *
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday *this will be self led
Sunday *this will be self led
Any

Time Availability *
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Any

List your multiple dates and times. Note: Specific dates may not be available. *

Please list your specific time you are available. If available all day, at any time, please write 'Any'.

Please list any information about the time of year, day of the week, or time of day that may work best for your group, if any. Note: Most of our opportunities occur M-F 8-5:00.

Accommodations
We welcome volunteers of all abilities. If you or someone on your team requires specific accommodations to participate, please let us know. We will do our best to provide reasonable accommodations to make your experience with us comfortable and rewarding.

Do you have any access requirements or accommodation requests, in your group, you'd like us to be aware of? *

Please note: If your group is placed with a project, individuals will be able to list their accommodation requests on their registration.

Please feel free to list any group accommodations or allergies below. If you would like to discuss your specific needs, please contact Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Callie Le’au Courtright at chlcourtright@dmgov.org or call 515-505-2231.

Additional Information:(optional)

Please provide any other details or information that you think would help us in your placement.

Please Read & Agree to the Following:
I understand that the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ancestry in its programs and its employment practices.

I understand that submitting this information does not guarantee our group's acceptance as a volunteer, and that assignment of volunteer work is based on availability and the assessments made by the volunteer coordinator, Director, and staff.

Do you understand the above statement? *

What's your email address?

Your information