Jack Splat! Free Event

We are looking for volunteers to help with an upcoming event on Saturday, November 7th, from 9am-12pm.

Jack Splat! takes place downtown Iowa City right next to Chauncey Swan Park in the parking ramp. This is typically where the farmers market is held! This FREE community experience gives families the opportunity to give their beloved carved pumpkins one last festive send off for the season. Families can drop off their rotting jack-o-lanterns before the event, and we will throw them from the top of the parking ramp onto a target down below! There will also be a number of hands-on activities for kids to enjoy.

We need volunteers to help us with a variety of important jobs, such as pumpkin hauling, splat patrol, as well as set-up and break-down. Volunteers will get their exact assignments and specific instructions on the day of the event.

Volunteer shifts will run from the entirety of the 9am-12pm time frame. There is only one volunteer shift for this event.

It takes a dedicated team of both volunteers and museum staff to create the fun that Jack Splat! is known for, so please only volunteer for a shift you feel sure you can commit to, and let us know ASAP if you are ill or cannot make it for any reason.

Thank you in advance for helping us make this event AMAZING!