Plant new prairie plants into the production plots for the 2025 growing season. Learn about the history and importance of Iowa's tallgrass prairie habitat. Plant select native plants for the purpose of collecting their seed in the fall to use in restoration projects countywide which improves wildlife habitat, biodiversity, water quality, and overall health of Polk County's prairie ecosystem.

Fluent Spanish-speaking volunteers assist customers and donors for whom English is not their native language, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.

Volunteers help donors bring in and unload donations, check the condition of items, sort, hang, fold, or display them, and set them aside for future use in TAKE’s Christmas Room. Volunteers are crucial in operating the store and ensuring donations are ready for those in need.

Volunteers are needed to organize events, assist with fundraising, and engage in public outreach. This role is ideal for those with skills in event planning and community engagement.

Assist the vocal music program by donating food items, sewing, chaperoning travel events, or leading a committee. Volunteers are essential for the functioning of our program and help support choral activities at Ankeny High School.

Assist in setting up and maintaining museum exhibits, ensuring that displays are informative and engaging for visitors. Volunteers will also help with the organization of historical artifacts and collections.

Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression activities, rescue, damage control and property preservation. Provides pre-hospital care to patients. Performs with limited supervision through Department Standard Operating Guidelines and established protocols and directives. Maintains a state of readiness of facilities and equipment by scheduled inspections, cleaning, testing and maintenance. Promotes health and safety of the department and community through education. Performs related work as required. | Requirements: 1. High school diploma, or equivalent. 2. Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. 3. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and function as a team member. 4. Must be able to perform functions as detailed in the Firefighting and EMS General Description of Duties document. 5. Shall possess, and maintain, a valid drivers license as issued by the State of Iowa. 6. Shall possess and maintain an Iowa Fire Fighter I certification within twelve months of hire. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

To protect life and property, perform emergency rescue, provide emergency medical services, fire prevention and firefighting activities. Other functions can include report writing, records management and other related duties of the position. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Responds to EMS and fire calls in accordance with departmental SOP's in a safe and timely manner. Performs firefighting activities, including but not limited to, driving apparatus, pump operations, suppression, containment, ventilation, salvage and overhaul and any other job required to be performed at an incident. Performs emergency and rescue activities including driving and assisting with patients, and operating extrication tools, installation of cribbing and stabilization devices during rescue operations. Performs direct patient care in compliance with established medical protocols, and standards of care as set forth by NHTSA Standards for appropriate level of certification level, EMT-B, I, P, PS, RN. Assess and coordinate resources and personnel with our department members to facilitate safety, quality care and triage of all patients. Attends departmental business meetings, training sessions and other events as needed. Performs minor repair, cleaning and maintenance of equipment apparatus and facility. Performs functions other than the above at the discretion of departmental officers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Write, read and have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, use proper grammar, tense, math functions and convey it in written or oral form. Knowledge of the geography, fire districts, neighboring communities, street addresses and locations, and sites of principal structures within the service area. | Requirements: All Candidates: Valid Driver's License 18 years of age (minimum) Must be insurable by department's coverage Clean criminal history EMT/Paramedic Candidates: Must possess licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic. Current CPR certification at BCLS (Healthcare Provider level) | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Help maintain the trails and grounds by removing fences, clearing wood and trees, and assisting with trail building and prairie restoration. Volunteers should be prepared for physical outdoor work.

Assist with seasonal events by running booths, preparing activities, and distributing advertisement flyers. Volunteers are needed for events like the annual Fall Festival.

Support educational programs by teaching or chaperoning students during field trips and activities. Volunteers will help facilitate learning experiences and ensure student safety.

Contribute your skills in plumbing, electrical work, concrete, and carpentry to assist with various construction projects at the center. Volunteers will work on projects that enhance the facilities and educational spaces.