Get Connected!
DES MOINES, DO MORE! There are literally hundreds of ways to get involved in Des Moines and get connected to other YPs. Whether your interest lies in the charitable, civic, social or professional development, let YPC help you DO MORE!
YPC offers many ways to get connected:
Volunteer.
Looking for volunteer opportunities in Greater Des Moines? The United Way makes it easy to find them. Click here to see local volunteer opportunities and check back often, there is always something new!
Don’t forget to keep track of your volunteer hours with www.10000hours.org and get rewarded for your efforts!
Lead.Join a board, lobby your legislators, learn more about the growth and development occurring in Des Moines and, most importantly, make your voice heard.
- Apply to join a government board or commission.
- Lean more about important legislative initiatives in the State of Iowa and in Greater Des Moines.
- Lobby your local legislator about issues important to Young Professionals.
- Build your leadership skills with the
- Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute or
- The United Way Emerging Leaders Initiative
We strive to foster an inclusive environment that promotes social, civic, charitable and diverse opportunities in Greater Des Moines for all young professionals. Learn more at http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/inclusion.
Play.
Sports, shopping, arts, live music, eating out and going out are just a few of the ways Young Professionals choose to spend their free time in Des Moines. Looking for something to do? We have a few ideas!
http://www.downtowndesmoines.com/
http://www.dmjuice.com
http://www.seedesmoines.com/
http://www.downtowneventsgroup.com/
http://www.desmoinesalive.com/
Get a Job.
Whether you are looking for a summer internship or a full-time job, Des Moines has many opportunities for Young Professionals. Let the Greater Des Moines Partnership help you with your search. For more information visit http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/employment/index.asp.
Recruit.
Have friends that have moved away? Or friends that have never been to Greater Des Moines? Send them a cool viral video or some fun sticky notes to show them what they're missing at http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/do-more/index.asp. Help them find out how to DO MORE in Greater Des Moines!
Join.
Active young professional groups can be found all over Greater Des Moines.
Ankeny Young Professionals
Des Moines 20/30 Society
The Bull Moose Club
Twenty-First Century Forum
Young Des Moines Social Club
Young Variety
Des Moines Music Coalition
Clive Jaycees
The OPERAtors
YPIowa
If you have any questions about the best way to get involved in YPC or in the Des Moines Community please contact us and we will be glad to help!