Volunteerism

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. 

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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. 

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Clean up events
Want to help downtown look good? Sign up to be on our notification list for clean up events.                             
Next clean up date: Wednesday, May 27 at 4-5 p.m. gathering at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance/Main Street office. Register at marketing@MainStreetFD.org or use the form below.  

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Active volunteer teams

Design & Enhancement Team: 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.

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Promotion Team: Create a positive image & bring people downtown (events, marketing). Current activities: Lunch on Central, Small Business Saturday, Trick or Treat Downtown. Meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.

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Economic Vitality: 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.

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Organization: Keep us running smoothly (PR, volunteer development, fundraising).

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Interested in volunteering? Complete the form below noting your area of interest.