The Volunteer Center of Story County is holding their annual Stash the Trash cleanup event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18.

Stash the Trash is a volunteer effort that brings ISU students and community members together to help clean up the Ames community and provide support to local homeowners. 

Volunteers can choose to work alone, with a group of people or with an organization. This year, Stash the Trash will also partner with the Ames Repair & Care program to assist homeowners around Ames with outside yard work.

All volunteers will check in at Reiman Gardens where trash bags and gloves will be available for volunteers. A free lunch will be provided from noon to 1 p.m., and free admission to Reiman Gardens will also be offered to all volunteers.

Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up for the time and area of Ames they wish to help with at www.vcstory.org/.