Get involved in the community through volunteering at events hosted in Ames! Throughout the year Ames hosts a variety of events that require assistance from volunteers. Volunteer roles will vary for individual events and their requirements. See the upcoming events and their respective volunteer positions below:
Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market | May 2 – October 17, 2026
Location: Downtown Ames
Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to become more involved in the Market and support our local farmers and entrepreneurs. The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market is seeking Volunteers and corporate partners to help make our Market a “growing” success. To sign up, click HERE.
Direct any questions to Lojean Petersen at amesfarmersmarket@amesalliance.com.
Pufferbilly Days | September 17-20, 2026
Location: Boone
The Pufferbilly Days committee is looking for volunteers for several different areas. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up.
Direct any questions to Victoria Helling at victoria@boonecountychamber.com
Octagon Arts Festival | September 27, 2026
Location: Ames (Downtown)
Be a part of the 55th Annual Octagon Art Festival! It takes a community to to make the Festival a success and we need you! Choose from many different shifts / tasks and sign up for your desired volunteer shift(s) by September 18. Click HERE to sign up!
Ames – A Glimpse Inside | October 17, 2026
Location: Ames
Join us as a volunteer as participants look behind the scenes into Ames’ historic past. Volunteers will be trained to guide visitors and share information about the property. The open locations are functioning businesses and homes. All properties feature various adaptations for contemporary living. These adaptations allow current and future generations to learn from and enjoy these
historic resources. Click HERE to sign up.
Direct any questions to Shellie Orngard at AmesGlimpse@gmail.com.
If none of the above opportunities interest you or fit in your schedule, please click the link below to complete a form to be added to our list to receive information about our volunteer opportunities as they come up.
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