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ORGANIZATION: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is partnering with Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) to have the mobile Refuel Station at each one of our Club locations starting in April 2019. The Refuel Station provides Club kids and families from the schools BGCCI serves the opportunity to access fresh produce, meats, dairy and shelf-stable food that are very kid friendly. We are looking for people interested in volunteering at the following sites and times.

Frank J. Ross Club/Moore Elementary - 3716 50th Street, Des Moines
Mondays starting 4/1/2019 3:30 to 5:30pm

Ellis I. Levitt Club/Carver Elementary - 705 E University Avenue, Des Moines
Tuesday starting 4/2/2019 4:00 to 6:00pm

McCombs Club/ McCombs Middle School - 201 County Line Rd, Des Moines
Wednesdays starting 4/3/2019 4:30 to 6:30pm

Meredith Club/ Meredith Middle School - 4827 Madison Avenue, Des Moines
Thursdays starting 4/4/2019 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Bernie and Berniece Baker Club/Hiatt Middle School - 1214 E 15th Street, Des Moines
Fridays starting 4/5/2019 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Volunteers would be greeting kids and families, handing out numbers, and motoring food carts. This a great volunteer opportunity to help eliminate hunger in Polk county and to make sure our friends and neighbors are happy and healthy. Plus this is a fun and easy way to engage with families and kids! Please let us know if you are interested.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa

Location:

1421 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316, US

Mission Statement

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Description

For the past 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa has provided kids and teens with research-based programs that focus on education, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership development. Today, we serve more than 2,000 central Iowa youth ages 5-18 from 44 local schools each year (500 kids a day). We offer hands-on educational and experiential enrichment every day after school, as well as all-day programming during the summer and other breaks. The Club is a safe setting where youth can participate in both supervised and self-directed activities designed to give them the developmental assets necessary in becoming successful adults. Homework help, leadership opportunities, computer access, and a plethora of age-appropriate activities are offered at Club every day. Our youth development strategy is to instill a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence in the young people we serve. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa offers programs in five core areas:

  • Education & Career Development
  • Character & Leadership Development
  • Health & Life Skills
  • The Arts
  • Sports, Fitness & Recreation

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Community, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Ellis I. Levitt ClubGeorge Washington Carver Elementary School705 E University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50316

(41.609936,-93.59646)
 

SKILLS

  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-3 hours

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