Administration & General Support - Guest Services Scout
Please email Kim Hope before your first shift to ensure she knows you are coming and can make sure you know where to go and what to do! khope@iastate.edu
Activity Description
Volunteers will scout one of four areas of the gardens. Volunteers will pick up any garbage they see, note any furniture that is in the wrong spot or broken, wipe down outdoor furniture, and ensure paths are clear.
What to do when you arrive
- Log in via Better Impact of the paper sign-in sheets at the front desk.
- Go to the volunteer locker in the back hallway.
- Grab the spray bottle and a rag.
- Use the QR code (link) or grab the clipboard with the paper version of the checklist.
- Select a zone. Scout, correct, and report issues.
- Submit zone information or return the clipboard with the completed checklist in the volunteer locker. Select another zone or sign out.
- If anything is severely amiss, please notify staff or the front desk on your way out so they can address the issue quickly.
Staff Lead
Renee Rule, Director of Guest Services
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 40 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 02, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday, June 05, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |

