Community
Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Ames, IA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

  • Logo for Central Iowa RSVP

    Central Iowa RSVP

    A local/regional directory provided by Central Iowa RSVP.

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  • Logo for Volunteer Iowa

    Volunteer Iowa

    A statewide directory of volunteer opportunities across Iowa provided by the Iowa commission on Volunteer Service.

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Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club Of Ames

    The Rotary Club of Ames, based in Ames, Iowa, is a community service organization dedicated to the motto “Service Above Self.”  They meet regularly (in person at The Plex Community Center and online via Zoom), and their projects include local grant programs, international service work, awareness campaigns, and support for causes such as polio eradication and human trafficking prevention. 

  • Kiwanis Club of Ames, IA

    Ames Noon Kiwanis conducts several fundraisers each year to raise the funds to support about $20,000 in grants to support the kids of Ames & Story County. Current fundraisers include:

    -wrapping holiday gifts at North Grand Mall-

    -collecting bottles & cans for redemption

    -collecting used shoes that are exchanged for funds

    -Kiwanis Pancake Days

  • Ames Noon Lions Club

     The Ames Lions Club raises money to support many local organizations in addition to helping those in need with vision-related assistance.  We are currently providing funding to the Raising Readers in Story County to provide age appropriate books to children throughout Story County.

  • Ames Optimist Club

    Ames IA Chapter of Optimists International
    Focusing on supporting youth and promoting respect for others
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.
Prominent Organizations

Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

  • Ames Public Library

    Ames Public Library values the incredible work our volunteers do for us. Annually, over 500 volunteers donate almost 17,000 hours of service to the Library. That level of support is vital to our success and our ability to meet our community’s needs. We are currently recruiting for volunteers to help with inventory, our November book sale, and special projects.

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  • Mary Greeley Foundation

    “Because it’s the right thing to do.” You hear that phrase a lot at Mary Greeley Medical Center. It describes the philosophy that guides our delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care. Mary Greeley is a 220-bed regional hospital that provides healthcare to the residents of a 13-county area in central Iowa. The counties include Story, Boone, Marshall, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Sac, Calhoun, Wright, Carroll, Tama, Dallas and Polk. We are “doing what’s right” for our patients in many ways, including:

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  • The Salvation Army of Ames, Iowa

    The Salvation Army serves Ames and Story County through various programs, including a food pantry, spiritual development, representative payee and other social services, and more. We look carefully to see the physical, emotional and spiritual needs in the community and offer solutions to those looking for help.

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Last updated: 02/10/2026

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