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Past Events

  • 2025 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
    2025 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
    Wed, Oct 29
    Des Moines
    Oct 29, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Des Moines, Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
    Meet in person locally while benefitting from national speakers and interactive sessions! Please RSVP to emailed calendar invite.
  • September Social: Connect and Collaborate
    September Social: Connect and Collaborate
    Tue, Sep 30
    Des Moines
    Sep 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Des Moines, 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Please RSVP to emailed calendar invite! Join VMCI members for an evening of connection and conversation at Big Grove Brewery on Tues. 9/30 from 4:30–6:30 PM. This informal social is a chance to unwind, catch up with peers, and build new relationships across the volunteer management community.
  • August Meeting - DM Corporate Games
    August Meeting - DM Corporate Games
    Wed, Aug 27
    Big Brothers Big Sisters (conf. room)
    Aug 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Big Brothers Big Sisters (conf. room), 2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
    Learn more - get involved in future events! Please RSVP to calendar invite.
  • Annual Meeting - June 2025
    Annual Meeting - June 2025
    Fri, Jun 20
    Des Moines
    Jun 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Des Moines, 3800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
    Join us! New Cabinet Slate vote, Year in Review presentation, and tour of the new Hope Center. Snacks provided! **Please RSVP to calendar invite.
  • May Meeting: Flower Planting (only 10 slots avail.!)
    May Meeting: Flower Planting (only 10 slots avail.!)
    Fri, May 16
    Location is TBD - see details below
    May 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Location is TBD - see details below
    Help beautify the City of Des Moines by volunteering to plant annuals in our flowerbeds with the company of Parks and Recreation staff. 
  • Pizza and Puppies - ARL event for VMCI
    Pizza and Puppies - ARL event for VMCI
    Thu, Apr 17
    Des Moines
    Apr 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Des Moines, 1441 Harriet St., Des Moines, IA 50317
    Unwind for an hour at the ARL in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month! Enjoy delicious local pizza while spending time with puppies who are eager for affection - relax, recharge, and connect with other VMCI members.
  • VMCI Mini Conference
    VMCI Mini Conference
    Fri, Mar 28
    Des Moines
    Mar 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Des Moines, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
    Join us Friday, March 28, for the Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa Annual Mini Conference!
  • February Meeting: How to Advocate for Your Organization
    February Meeting: How to Advocate for Your Organization
    Fri, Feb 21
    via Zoom
    Feb 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    via Zoom
    Our VMCI February meeting is by Zoom - hear from presenter Dave Stone, Advocacy Officer at United Way of Central Iowa about advocating for your organization!
  • January Meeting: Volunteer Engagement as a Strategic Asset
    January Meeting: Volunteer Engagement as a Strategic Asset
    Fri, Jan 17
    Des Moines
    Jan 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Des Moines, 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Cherian Koshy, former chair of Volunteer Iowa, helps us articulate volunteer engagement as a strategic asset that amplifies both mission and organizational capacity. Perfect for volunteer managers who want to make a stronger case for sustainable program funding. (Please RSVP via calendar invite)
  • Thu, Dec 19
    West Des Moines
    Dec 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    West Des Moines, 1238 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
    Winter Social Hour at Gilroy's Kitchen! Come and be merry with your fellow VMCI members
  • November Meeting: YMCA Supportive Housing Campus
    November Meeting: YMCA Supportive Housing Campus
    Fri, Nov 15
    Des Moines
    Nov 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Des Moines, 2 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Join us as we learn more about 140 of our neighbors and make a difference in their everyday life! **Instead of RSVP button, please sign up using link under "About the Event"
  • Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
    Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
    Wed, Oct 23
    Des Moines
    Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Des Moines, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
  • September Meeting: Positive Approaches to Working with Difficult Behaviors
    September Meeting: Positive Approaches to Working with Difficult Behaviors
    Fri, Sep 20
    Virtual
    Sep 20, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Virtual
    Please join us for a virtual presentation from Sidney Ess, Director of Volunteer Engagement for the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
  • August Meeting: Meet & Greet
    August Meeting: Meet & Greet
    Fri, Aug 23
    Des Moines
    Aug 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Des Moines, 100 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
    Join us Friday August 23rd for a meet & greet with old and new VMCI members!
  • July Social & Volunteer Activity
    July Social & Volunteer Activity
    Fri, Jul 19
    Des Moines
    Jul 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Des Moines, 3206 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
    Join us for an optional, meaningful service activity in July!
  • June Meeting: End-of-Year Celebration
    June Meeting: End-of-Year Celebration
    Fri, Jun 21
    Des Moines
    Jun 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Des Moines, 100 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
    Celebrate another meaningful year of volunteer management, service, and VMCI!
  • May Meeting: Reimagining Volunteerism
    May Meeting: Reimagining Volunteerism
    Fri, May 17
    Des Moines
    May 17, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Des Moines, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
    Join VMCI for our May meeting on Reimanging Volunteerism!
  • April Meeting: Volunteer Appreciation Month- Strategies for Recognizing Your Volunteers
    April Meeting: Volunteer Appreciation Month- Strategies for Recognizing Your Volunteers
    Fri, Apr 19
    Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave,
    Apr 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave,

Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa, PO Box 487, Des Moines IA 50302-0487

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