Day of Service

Opportunity: Clean and organize the Mobile Wellness Unit
Volunteers: 3-4
Description: Our Mobile Wellness Unit (MWU) is a converted toy hauler that serves as a mobile dental office and
community outreach space. After a busy season traveling to schools and community events, it could use a
thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing so it's ready for its next "road trip."
Opportunity: Clean and vacuum our two fleet SUVs
Volunteers: 4-6
Description: Help give our two mid-size SUVs a refresh! These vehicles are used daily by our Parent Educators and
Public Health team for home visits and community outreach. A good wash and interior vacuuming will help keep
them looking their best.
Opportunity: Clean and sanitize furniture and toys in the childcare room
Volunteers: 6-8
Description: This space is used for family visits, community socialization events, trainings, and childcare.
Volunteers will clean and sanitize toys, furniture, and high-touch surfaces, helping create a healthy, welcoming
environment for children and families - especially as cold and flu season approaches.
Opportunity: Assemble Trunk or Treat projects (such as Toothbrush Ghosts)
Volunteers: 10-15
Description: A fun, hands-on project! Volunteers will create our popular "Toothbrush Ghosts" by transforming
toothbrushes into adorable Halloween giveaways using tissues and markers. These are distributed to children
throughout the community during Trunk or Treat events.
Opportunity: Prepare monthly mailers for our Family Support and Public Health programs
Volunteers: 10-15
Description: Each month we send hundreds of resource packets to families. Volunteers will fold materials, stuff
envelopes, seal mailers, and help prepare these important communications for mailing.
Opportunity: Assemble wellness kits
Volunteers: 15-20
Description: Volunteers will assemble wellness kits based on current program needs. One example is our
toothbrush kits, which include items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a brushing timer for children
participating in our I-Smile @ School Program.
Opportunity: Put together packets for our upcoming Fall Flannel Fling fundraiser
Volunteers: 4-6
Description: While planning is still underway, we anticipate needing assistance assembling packets, organizing
supplies, and preparing materials for our annual fall fundraising event.
Opportunity: Campus trash pickup
Volunteers: 15-20
Description: Help keep the beautiful Lakin Campus looking its best! Volunteers will walk the campus and
surrounding areas collecting litter and helping maintain a clean, welcoming environment for everyone who visits.
Opportunity: Support the launch of our new Thrive Iowa program
Volunteers: 4-6
Description: As we continue launching this exciting new initiative, additional project needs may arise. While we
don't yet know exactly what those tasks will be, we anticipate having meaningful opportunities for volunteers to
assist with organizing materials, preparing resources, or other startup activities.
Additional opportunities as needed
As we get closer to the September timeframe, additional projects or needs may arise where volunteers could
provide valuable support. We are happy to adjust and identify opportunities that best align with current needs and
ensure volunteers have a meaningful way to contribute