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100 More Volunteers Needed for the Hy-Vee Kids Fishing Derby

One fish, two fish, red fish, you fish! Do you like fishing and volunteering? Then you won't want to miss out helping during the 2012 Hy-Vee Kids Fishing Derby.

One fish, two fish, red fish, you fish! Do you like fishing and volunteering? Then you don’t want to miss out helping during the 2012 Hy-Vee Kids Fishing Derby.

The Derby is Saturday, May 19 and is a fun, free event that is open to the public. With an anticipated visitor attendance of more than 30,000 people, it provides children up to the age of 15 the chance to fish and win prizes.

We are looking for volunteers to help kids fish, distribute prizes, help keep the park clean, organize parking and more! Register to volunteer online

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If you are a company or organization looking for volunteer opportunities, Big Brothers Big Sisters can work to create a group registration for you and your peers. Whether you volunteer with a group or as an individual you receive the satisfaction of knowing you're making a BIG difference to kids right here in your community. 

Funds raised go directly toward Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's mentoring programs. The funds will be used to match children with a carefully-screened, caring Big Brother or Big Sister mentor.

Please contact Events Coordinator, Ashley at akruse@bbbsia.org for more information.

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A special thanks to Hy-Vee for continuing to host the Hy-Vee Fishing Derby and supporting our mentoring programs.

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