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Seasonal & Holidays

Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Ames!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Ames area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


Ames Animal Shelter

Address: 325 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA
Phone: 515-239-5530
Website: cityofames.org

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Bailing Out Benji

Address: PO Box 203, Ames, IA
Email: info@bailingoutbenji.com
Website: bailingoutbenji.com


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Address: 2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-288-9025
Website: bbbsia.org

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Food at First

Address: 611 Clark Ave, West Entrance, Ames IA
Phone: 515-344-HELP (4357)
Website: foodatfirst.com


Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa

Address: 3504 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
Phone: 515-232-8815
Website: hfhci.org


NAMI Central Iowa

Address: 424 5th St, Ames, IA
Phone: 515-292-9400
Website: namicentraliowa.org


United Way of Story County

Address: 315 Clark Ave, Ames, IA
Phone: 515-268-5142
Website: uwstory.org


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