VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering is an unpaid act by an individual or group giving time and labor for community service. In its five-year history, Main Street Fort Dodge has been the beneficiary of nearly 17,000 hours of volunteer time- that’s the equivalent of 425 regular work weeks! Our volunteers help serve Lunch on Central, participate in downtown clean-up days, and plan promotional events.
Community input is important to our mission of reclaiming the purpose and prosperity of the downtown. Leadership in areas of planning, event management, financial oversight, digital communication, and beautification is important.
Active Volunteer Teams
Enhance downtown's look (decorations, public spaces, preservation). Current activities: Holiday decorations, Flags on Central, Downtown Clean Up event. Meetings typically on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 8:45 a.m.
Design &
Enhancement Team
Promotion/Merchant
Team
Create a positive image & bring people downtown (events, marketing). Current activities: Lunch on Central, Small Business Saturday, Trick or Treat Downtown
Strengthen our local economy (monitor building vacancies, support businesses, recruit new ones). Meetings typically on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m.
Economic Vitality
Keep us running smoothly (PR, volunteer development, fundraising).
Organization
Interested in Serving on a Committee?
JOIN US!
Main Street Fort Dodge’s work is driven by dedicated volunteers who serve on committees focused on economic vitality, promotion, design, and organization. These groups help plan events, support local businesses, and shape initiatives that strengthen our historic downtown.
Whether you’re a business owner, community member, or simply passionate about downtown Fort Dodge, there are opportunities to get involved.
