There are a lot of opportunities to serve during We Heart Ames. There is something for everyone: individuals, small groups, families, multiple locations, and times of day. You are also welcome to sign up for multiple events if you see more than one you are interested in participating. Some events may be unsuitable for small children such as the park clean-ups. Please contact us if you have further questions about specific events. Here is a sample schedule. Exact time and location details are available on the Volunteer SIGN UP FORM.
Friday
Prayer and Worship Night
Meet at Body of Christ Church to join people from other churches in worship and prayer for our city.
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Saturday
Coffee Giveaway
Giveaway free coffee to people to show God's generous love in a tangible way.
Ames City Park Service Project
Support the Ames Parks system by participating in a project at one of our city parks. Details on work specifics and location will come one week prior to the event.
Public Trash Pickup
Supporting Ames parks by picking up as much trash as we can find near roadways and city parks.
Volunteer @ Friendship Ark Homes
Friendship Ark is an organization with homes located in Ames that help care for people with mental and physical disabilities.
Overflow Thrift Store Service Project
Blessing Overflow by helping with fall turnover, and sorting/organizing merchandise.
$1 Car Wash
Surprise people with God's generosity by washing cars and giving each driver a dollar! This will take place at Harvest Vineyard Church.
Hot Dog Giveaway
We will grill, wrap and distribute hot dogs to people around the library.
Candy Bar Giveaway
Hand out candy bars to ISU students.
Popsicle Giveaway
Hand out popsicles to kids and parents.
Bottled Water Giveaway
Giveaway bottled water at a street corner.
Gatorade Giveaway
Giveaway bottled Gatorade at a street corner.
Public Bathroom Cleaning
As a group, go to local businesses on main street in Ames and offer to clean their bathrooms! What a great way to show some love to our neighbors!
Quarter Outreach at LaundryMat
Hand out quarters to people coming to do their laundry
Encouraging Art in the Park
Come and decorate the park with pictures, word art and whatever your creative mind develops! We will encourage people in the park to join us as well. Great activity for all ages!
Prayer Treasure Walk
End of Day Party/Grill Out
Come to Inis Grove Walnut Shelter from 5-7!