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Past Events

Fri, Jan 17
January Meeting: Volunteer Engagement as a Strategic Asset
Des Moines
Learn more
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
December Meeting: Annual Social Hour
West Des Moines
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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
Fri, Nov 15
November Meeting: YMCA Supportive Housing Campus
Des Moines
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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"
Wed, Oct 23
Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
Des Moines
Details
Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Des Moines, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Fri, Sep 20
September Meeting: Positive Approaches to Working with Difficult Behaviors
Virtual
Details
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
Fri, Aug 23
August Meeting: Meet & Greet
Des Moines
Details
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!
Fri, Jul 19
July Social & Volunteer Activity
Des Moines
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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!
Fri, Jun 21
June Meeting: End-of-Year Celebration
Des Moines
Details
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!
Fri, May 17
May Meeting: Reimagining Volunteerism
Des Moines
Details
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!
Fri, Apr 19
April Meeting: Volunteer Appreciation Month- Strategies for Recognizing Your Volunteers
Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave,
Details
Apr 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave,
Thu, Mar 21
VMCI Annual Mini Conference
Des Moines
Details
Mar 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Des Moines, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Join us for our Annual Mini Conference!
Fri, Feb 23
February Meeting: How to Advocate on Legislation that Might Impact Your Organization
Des Moines
Details
Feb 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Des Moines, 1111 9th St #100, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
Fri, Jan 19
January Meeting: Steps to Becoming a Certified Volunteer Administrator
Webinar
Details
Jan 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Webinar
Fri, Dec 15
December Meeting: Professional Ethics in Volunteer Administration and End of Year Social
Des Moines
Details
Dec 15, 2023, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Des Moines, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Join us for our end of year social and learn something new!
Fri, Nov 17
November Meeting- Inclusion Check
CICIL
Details
Nov 17, 2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
CICIL, 100 E Euclid Ave #105, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Make your volunteer experience accessible to people with disabilities.
Wed, Oct 18
2023 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
Polk County River Place
Details
Oct 18, 2023, 8:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Leveraging Technology in a Human World: Inclusively, Responsibly, Creatively.
Fri, Sep 22
September Meeting: Skills-Based Volunteering
United Way of Central Iowa (Room 200)
Details
Sep 22, 2023, 8:30 AM – Sep 23, 2023, 9:30 AM
United Way of Central Iowa (Room 200), 1111 9th St #100, Des Moines, IA 50314
Learn about skills-based volunteering at our September meeting!
Fri, Aug 25
August Meeting- Back to VMCI
DMARC Southside
Details
Aug 25, 2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
DMARC Southside, 100 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Bring a friend and help us kick off the new program year with VMCI!