Upcoming Events

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  6 days to the event

  Tue, Oct 20

  2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference / 

  Blank Park Zoo

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  Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

  Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

  Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement — Building for Resilience and Sustainability
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  36 days to the event

  Thu, Nov 19

  VMCI Member Spotlight at IMPACT: Community in Action / 

  IMPACT Community Action Partnership

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  Nov 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  IMPACT Community Action Partnership, 3226 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

  Step inside IMPACT’s mission, connect with fellow volunteer managers, and give back—right before Thanksgiving.
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  57 days to the event

  Thu, Dec 10

  VMCI Holiday Social at Smash Park / 

  Smash Park Des Moines

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  Dec 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  Smash Park Des Moines, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

  Celebrate the holiday season with Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa! Join us for a relaxed evening filled with appetizers, activities, conversation, and plenty of holiday cheer.
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  92 days to the event

  Thu, Jan 14

  VMCI January Member Spotlight: Botanical Gardens / 

  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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  Jan 14, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

  Attendees will receive a tour of the facility, learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and participate in creative botanical activities, including making dried-flower cards and a small botanical artisan project for the Botanical Garden Shop.
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  128 days to the event

  Fri, Feb 19

  VMCI February Member Spotlight: AARP / 

  AARP Iowa State Office

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  Feb 19, 2027, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  AARP Iowa State Office, 600 E Court Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

  Attendees will receive a tour of the facility and learn more about AARP, its work, and the ways it supports individuals and communities. We will also explore the mental and physical health benefits of volunteering through a brief educational presentation.
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  Thu, Sep 24

  The Power of Storytelling: Showcasing Volunteer Impact in Central Iowa / 

  United Way of Central Iowa

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  Sep 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  United Way of Central Iowa, 1111 9th St #100, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

  Join VMCI for a dynamic, hands-on session focused on elevating the way you communicate the successes, heart, and community value of your volunteer programs.
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  Thu, Aug 13

  Fall Kickoff VMCI at DSM Biergartens / 

  Des Moines Biergarten

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  Aug 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  Des Moines Biergarten, Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA

  Join VMCI for our annual Fall Kickoff—a relaxed, energizing afternoon designed to help you reconnect to other volunteer managers, recharge, and get inspired for the busy fall season ahead!
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  Wed, Jun 10

  VMCI Annual Meeting / 

  Des Moines Parks and Recreation

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  Jun 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  Des Moines Parks and Recreation, 1551 E M.L.K. Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

  Join us for our Annual Meeting and to learn more about Des Moines Parks & Recreation!