Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Help set up special features at Market After Dark including game zone, candle display, dream wall, and inflatable living room. 

If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up. If there aren't enough slots for your group, please email us and we will take care of getting you on the schedule.

We have several properties including 20 group homes. We care to individuals with disabilities 24/7 and that leaves little time to do these tasks. Many yards need raked, mulch, weeding, and trimming. Some may need windows washed and powerwashing the siding. If available please contact me and I will select a home to meeet the number of volunteers and time commitment. Day of the week and time can be set to meet your needs. Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

We are seeking groups of motivated volunteers to help sort thru, dispose of unwanted or items no longer useable. This will allow us more space to bring in more jobs providing people with disabilities more opportunities to make a wage. QC Fles is a social service enterprise focusing on delivering inovated business services and creative solutions. 

Big Dreams is CRCC's signature fundraising and community celebration, bringing together families, supporters, and community members for a day of fun while raising funds for children with complex medical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. This year's event will feature a 5K and Fun Run, family activities, the Possibilities Playground, food trucks, vendors, and national headliners Peppa Pig and George along with a live performance by Koo Koo.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a variety of roles throughout the day, including race support, registration, children's activities, hospitality, vendor assistance, and event operations. Whether someone can volunteer individually or with a group, we'd love to have them join us.

Please sign up on our CRCC Volunteer Page - https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/3vem3i9k4zelan

To register for this volunteer project, please register above and click the blue “sign-up” button on the top right. This process of registering in both places is vital to track volunteer outcomes and measure the efficiency of United Way of the Midlands’ Get Connected platform to meet the volunteer recruitment and referral needs of the nonprofits we serve.

We are seeking volunteers to help set up, clean up, and manage our Fall Fundraiser! See event details below:

We are seeking elves to support the foster care community at our annual Operation Santa event! See the event details below:

Operation Santa will be back in 2026 with a mission that’s bigger and brighter than ever. This heartwarming initiative brings the spirit of Christmas to foster, kinship, and adoptive families across Iowa—ensuring that every child feels the joy, wonder, and inclusion of the holiday season.

We are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run this event. Date and Time are TBD.

Interested? Email lydia@cedarvalleyangels.org for more information!

Lifting, Carrying, Organizing

May involve getting into the garage attic on a step ladder Inventory and organization of salvaged materials in the garage and garage attic (woodwork, trim, boards) Help move program totes into the garage or upstairs from inside the back room. Lifting and maybe going up stairs.

Square POS

Assisting with new Square POS system setup and optimization

Creating online registration and donation systems

Developing QR code resources RSVPs for activities and fundraising

Exploring online gift shop opportunities

Providing basic technology training for board members and volunteers

Help with spreadsheet creation and projections

Inventory system creation    

Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications

·       Social media content creation and campaign development

·       Website updates and digital storytelling

·       Press release writing and media outreach

·       Newsletter writing, design, and publication

·       Community engagement and audience development

·       Branding and promotional materials-Sturdevant logos, Waverly promotional materials

Graphic Design and Media Production

·       Poster, brochure, and signage design

·       Creation of self-guided tour materials and QR code resources

·       Photography and videography projects

·       Editing promotional videos and oral history interviews

·       Development of educational and interpretive displays

History, Museum Studies, and Education

·       Historical research related to the Sturdevant family and Waverly history

·       Curriculum and lesson development for school and homeschool programs

·       Design of hands-on educational activities and exhibits

·       Program planning and implementation for museum visitors

·       Research and development of living history experiences-research, steps, how-to and props/supplies needed

·       Teaching hands-on or programming if schedule allows

English and Writing

·       Writing and editing press releases

·       Developing newsletter content and donor communications

·       Creating educational scripts and interpretive materials

·       Producing promotional copy for events and fundraising campaigns

·       Mock up of possible Facebook/social media posts

Business, Nonprofit Management, and Fundraising

·       Grant research and grant-writing assistance

·       Donor database organization and stewardship projects

·       Fundraising campaign planning and implementation

·       Sponsorship outreach and development

·       Event planning and volunteer coordination

Sturdevant House volunteers have the opportunity to:

·       Gain practical experience in a nonprofit and museum environment.

·       Build professional portfolios through meaningful projects.

·       Develop leadership, communication, and project management skills.

·       Work closely with community members, volunteers, and local historians.

·       Make a lasting impact on preserving and sharing Waverly's heritage.

 BOLD=Urgent Need

We are looking for volunteers to help keep our facility grounds looking their best by assisting with mowing and basic outdoor maintenance. This is a great opportunity to support our mission while helping create a welcoming environment for our clients and visitors.

1. Help with yard repair, adding top soil and maybe grass seed to low spots due to construction equipment and trucks and workers from a construction project to replace the south house wall. 

2.Re-lay a brick path with Polymer/Polymeric sand and tamping. 

3. Raking the yard, spreading fertilizer and weed killer (10/10/10) and putting down grass seed and mulching or germination cover (potting soil/compost/straw).

4. Planting flowers that will be provided or heirloom plants.
5. Pulling weeds, cutting out saplings or volunteer trees (mulberry and walnut shrub trees)

OR THESE:

 Inventory and organization of salvaged materials in the garage and garage attic
Small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives; construction projects for storage needs

 Scrape and repaint the horse hitch post and cleaning an antique wood stove.

Helping stain siding (or put up siding) if we go with Cedar sheets.

Fence repair- NEED two pickets replaced. Spahn and Rose? Need measurements and style done first.

Paint trim around garage attic window exterior

  Install insulation in walls/gift shop and bathroom/Tyvek

  Help move program totes in garage or upstairs.  Need help designing and building shelving/storage for such in the upstairs or garage.

Landscaping

Fix brick path in heirloom garden

 
·Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possible on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edginge.

Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult.

Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives

ON UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING 2026: LANDSCAPING:

Construction, Trades, and Landscape Projects
● Preservation projects under guidance from experienced volunteers

 Landscaping

1. Apply weed control -May need to skid loader scrape the existing “grass” and start over.

Round up the yard and start over

Grass seed with fertilizer and cover with compost or peat moss so birds don’t eat seed and it doesn’t wash away.

2. Fix brick path in heirloom garden-reset base material and use Polymer sand

  3. Dig trench for drainage on east side of the garage. The back yard is low and fills in with rain water flooding the garage foundation. We have a plan and would like to consult with volunteers to do this. Simple job, even though it sounds difficult.

4. Get rock and help spread landscape said landscape rock around north foundation and possibly on south side-NEED TO create the landscape barrier and edging on South side first. Possibly on west side of garage to prevent washing out where downspout comes out onto the driveway.

Ongoing needs: Planting flowers, light weeding, trimming, small-scale repair and maintenance initiatives

Interpreters will assist families and other Ready Set School volunteers by providing language interpretation throughout the event. Volunteers will help families communicate with staff, understand event instructions, and access available services such as school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, vaccinations, and health screenings. Interpreters will also help answer questions and ensure families feel welcomed and supported as they move through the event.

Volunteers will also help restock and straighten backpacks and school supply tables as needed.

38 students will be arriving in shifts with their families every 15 minutes.

Notes

Roots Capoeira is searching for board members with fundraising/grant writing experience.  Our goal is to write our first grants for our summer camp, teen ambassador program, and executive director position.

Volunteers will assist vendors at the event by checking in families and managing the line for additional services selected by the families.

Volunteers will be assigned to one of the Vendor service areas below::

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Looking to give a gift that keeps on giving? Look no further than HETRA's Amazon wishlist. With over 200 volunteers and staff, 30 horses, and 160 participants receiving services weekly, we go through a fair amount of supplies!

Visit our Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/PHVL3VLMQEIR/ref=cm_wl_search_1

Check-out volunteers will provide assistance to families to make sure they leave with all school supplies and additional vendor services noted on their registration card.   Check-out volunteers will also ensure all family members are accounted for.

Interpreters helpful!!

Notes

Sidewalkers are at least 14 years. They help set up and tear down equipment in the arena before, in between and/or after sessions. They also walk next to the participant during sessions and assist with balance and exercises. They must be able to comfortably walk and jog, for short distances, next to a horse while providing physical support to a participant.

Days and times that sessions are conducted:
Monday-Thursday and Saturday morning through early afternoon.
Volunteers typically work a 2-3 hour shift on their day, NOT the entire duration of sessions.

For additional information please join us at a HETRA tour! You can see upcoming tour dates and sign up to attend here: http://hetra.org/calendar-of-events/

Learn more about HETRA and Volunteering here: https://hetra.org/volunteer/

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at UIHC Medical Center Downtown - Atrium. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospita

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at Iowa City Senior Center - Assembly Rm. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at University of Iowa Health Care - Fountain Lobby. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at Rotary Club of Iowa City Downtown Environmental Education Center. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at Blood Drive at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at Blood Drive at Johnson County Health & Human Services Building. REGISTER HERE

When donating, remember to:
• Provide a photo ID
• Drink plenty of fluids and have a good meal before you donate
• Be free of cold or flu symptoms for five days
• Bring a list of the medications you take
• Bring a list of the places and dates you have traveled outside the U.S. within the last three year

Whole blood donations take about 45 to 60 minutes.

All blood collected will be used to support patients at UI Health Care and Stead Family Children's Hospital

Ahead of the 2026 voter registration deadlines, RISE Policy & Advocacy is making sure interested community members know about the removal of the two year waiting period for people with felony convictions and sharing resources to register to vote. Join us to make phone calls to remind our neighbors of the removal of this barrier to civic participation and share resources to register to vote! Refreshments and training provided on-site.

Each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30 - 7:30 from July 7th through October 15th, join us for phone banking at the RISE Omaha office. Sign up for shifts on the RISE website here.

To register for this volunteer project, please register above and click the blue “sign-up” button on the top right. This process of registering in both places is vital to track volunteer outcomes and measure the efficiency of United Way of the Midlands’ Get Connected platform to meet the volunteer recruitment and referral needs of the nonprofits we serve.

The Iowa Mission of Mercy local planning committee is seeking volunteers for the 2026 dental clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. There is a volunteer position available for everyone! 

Clinical volunteer opportunities include: dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental lab technician, dental radiography, dental data coding, physicians, physician's assistant, nurses, EMTs, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students studying any of the above.

General volunteer opportunities include: interpreters, child care, clinic set up, clinic tear down, registration volunteers, patient escorts, food and beverage crew, waste management crew, supply runners, and patient interviewers.

Register to volunteer at https://www.iowamom.org/volunteers

Are you passionate about engineering, urban planning, or sustainability? Do you want to inspire the next generation of innovators?

Future City Iowa is looking for dedicated mentors and volunteers to support middle school students as they prepare for the 2027 Competition!  This years theme?  Build a Fire Resilient Future! 

As a Mentor/Volunteer, you will:

Guide a team of 3–5 middle school students as they research and design a futuristic city and offer real-world insights into engineering, architecture, urban planning, or project management.

Help students brainstorm solutions to a specific to building a Fire Resilient Future.

Provide feedback on their virtual city design, essay, and scale model.

Have fun!

Please review the following form to view roles, and express interest.  Once complete, the Future City Iowa Regional Coordinator will be in touch to discuss competition/volunteer needs. Virtual opportunities are available! 

2027 Future City Iowa - Volunteer Interest Form

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No experience necessary to donate your time as a STEM station mentor! 

CoderDojo is a free, open-house program where K-5th grade students and their families get to create and explore all things STEM!  Our sessions are packed with hands-on learning and fun, featuring stations focused on Arts, Building, Coding, Science, Robotics, and more! We even bring in special Community Partners each session to show kids how these skills come to life and enhance the experience!

Our awesome volunteer Mentors are the heart of this program. You don't need any prior STEM experience to be a Mentor, and we welcome everyone. Come join us and support the world of Tech Education! 

Hospice of the Midwest, in Sioux City, IA services a wide area in the Siouxland area and we rely on volunteers for patient companionship (visits, reading, crafts, therapies, music, etc.  etc.), Veteran support, and non-patient tasks such as office work, data entry, mailings, event support and preparing admission packets.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area needs your help with Hygiene supplies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As we all know costs continue to rise and available money for individuals with intellectual disabilities doesn't. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities typically have little money left from their cost of care. I am seeking some caring individuals to help alleviate the cost of Hygiene supplies and leave them more money to spend on items that make them happy. We are seeking items such as Shampoo/conditioner for all hair types (including products for black hair), both solid and spray on deodorant. toothpaste, mouth wash, Body wash (not bar soap) for both men and women (Men's 3 in one and women's 2 in one is preferred), men's and women's shaving cream, razers, body lotion, body sprays, hairbrushes, combs, Kleenexes, nail care, chap stick etc. The most needed products to date are Men's 3 in one, body wash (some for sensitive skin, shampoo and conditioner. 

No bar soap, Q-Tip's or cotton balls please. Please feel free to share with friends, coworkers, groups or anyone willing to help!

Make a direct impact to a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities with little or no family involvement. We are seeking caring individuals we would be interested in being their birthday buddy and willing to get them a birthday cake and a small gift. You can be as involved as you see fit. If you choose to just adopt one person, a couple or a house full it is up to you. A cake to many of us is not a big deal but to an individual without a family it means the world. 

Volunteer Job Title: Sound Engineer

Purpose: We are looking for a volunteer with sound system knowledge who can help us figure out what we need to upgrade and properly set up our PA system for our yearly event.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

·       Work with our director to learn about our current sound system and make suggestions for improvements.

·       Willing to demonstrate and/or set up a brand-new sound system.

·       Quickly identify and resolve technical issues such as audio feedback and faulty cables.

·       Unload, position, and connect audio gear for our yearly event.

·       Pack up equipment after yearly event and perform routine maintenance to ensure all gear is ready for future use.

·       Required to attend yearly event and monthly White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee meetings as needed.

Reports to: Director of the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Length of Assignment: A commitment of at least one year on the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Qualifications & Skills:

·       Passion for the values of our Pow Wow: multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue, friendship, education, and celebration

·       Familiarity with live sound equipment

·       Able to remain calm under pressure and troubleshoot technical failures quickly

·       Capable of collaborating with a wide variety of people such as event coordinators, performers, and other volunteers

·       Able to work well in a team as well as independently

·       Must be willing to undergo a background check

Training & Support:

·       General volunteer onboarding

·       Ongoing guidance and communication with the Director as well as the whole of the White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Committee

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age.

Hospice Volunteers perform many important duties. Whether providing companionship to a patient, bereavement support, administrative/office work or Veteran-to-Veteran — volunteers play a vital role that enables Heartland Hospice to meet the needs of our patients, their families and the community.

Our volunteers are essential to providing the level of care and support that patients and their families expect from hospice care helping to make Heartland Hospice one of the leading hospice providers in the region.

Volunteers lend an ear to the patient when they express themselves. Oftentimes their presence alone brings comfort and support. Hospice volunteers also enjoy spending time with the patient, and participating in some of their favorite pastimes, like playing chess, cards, or watching TV.

Whether you volunteer in one of our local offices or provide companionship to our patients, you'll be part of a valuable team that helps families navigate a difficult time. We are also looking for pet therapy owners who can share their pets with our patients.

For more information about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Heartland Hospice at (563) 359-3540, and ask for Scott the volunteer coordinator.

Hospice Volunteers perform many important duties. Whether providing companionship to a patient, bereavement support, administrative/office work or Veteran-to-Veteran — volunteers play a vital role that enables Heartland Hospice to meet the needs of our patients, their families and the community.

Our volunteers are essential to providing the level of care and support that patients and their families expect from hospice care helping to make Heartland Hospice one of the leading hospice providers in the region.

Volunteers lend an ear to the patient when they express themselves. Oftentimes their presence alone brings comfort and support. Hospice volunteers also enjoy spending time with the patient, and participating in some of their favorite pastimes, like playing chess, cards, or watching TV.

Whether you volunteer in one of our local offices or provide companionship to our patients, you'll be part of a valuable team that helps families navigate a difficult time. We are also looking for pet therapy owners who can share their pets with our patients.

For more information about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Heartland Hospice at (563) 359-3540 and ask for Scott, the volunteer coordinator.

A picture says a thousand words!

We are looking for volunteers who can support our Hands Project, which captures a bond that will forever be shared with families. We are seeking photographers - or people who simply like to take pictures - who can take pictures of the hands or our patients and send a black and white photo to the family so they will have a happy memory and a keepsake that lasts through the generations.

Pet Partners Volunteers and their certified pet therapy animals provide friendly, welcoming visits with our patients at assisted living facilities or in their homes. Our Pet Partners Program is one of the most beloved parts of the volunteer services we provide. You might even say it’s the warmest and fuzziest aspect of Heartland Hospice! Our volunteers visit our hospice patients and their loved ones, bringing joy and a little puppy love to all they encounter.

We are seeking compassionate volunteers with certified therapy animals to provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. Pet therapy visits offer a unique and meaningful way to enhance quality of life during end-of-life care.

Call Heartland Hospice at 563-359-3540 and ask for Scott the volunteer coordinator. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members in the Indianola area who need help accessing dialysis treatments in Des Moines. Volunteers use their personal vehicles. 

Volunteers can choose to provide one or both legs of the trip.

If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. 

If you are ready to apply, please go create a profile on our website HIRTAHelps.org. 

We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their personal vehicles.

Trips are based on your availability and comfort level. If you are only available certain days of the week or have a changing schedule, we will work with your schedule. Do you only want to provide transportation in your town? We have community members who could use your help! Are you willing to drive to Des Moines? We have community members who could use your help!

Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance

If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. 

If you are ready to apply, please go create a profile on our website HIRTAHelps.org. 

We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their personal vehicles.

Trips are based on your availability and comfort level. If you are only available certain days of the week or have a changing schedule, we will work with your schedule. Do you only want to provide transportation in your town? We have community members who could use your help! Are you willing to drive to Des Moines? We have community members who could use your help!


Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance

If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029.

If you're ready to apply, please create a profile on our website HIRTAHelps.org.

HIRTA Helps RSVP seeks to connect volunteers with local opportunities. You can serve at local public agencies and nonprofits who have partnered with us while receiving the benefits of being a volunteer with our program. We will work with you to find an opportunity that interests you, even if we don't currently have one that interests you.

Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance
- Annual Recognition Ceremony

To see our current partner organizations, please check out our website HIRTAHelps.org. 

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. 

HIRTA Helps RSVP seeks to connect volunteers with local opportunities. You can serve at local public agencies and nonprofits who have partnered with us while receiving the benefits of being a volunteer with our program. We will work with you to find an opportunity that interests you, even if we don't currently have one that interests you.

Volunteer benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental and liability insurance
- Annual Recognition Ceremony

To see our current partner organizations, please check out our website HIRTAHelps.org. 

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Mildred Chihak, volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@ridehirta.com or 1.877.686.0029. 

Heart Ministry Center has the largest food pantry in Nebraska and is need of volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am - 1:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

To learn more about Heart Ministry Center's Food Distribution program and to sign up to volunteer, please follow the link below.

https://heartministrycenter.org/get-involved/#volunteer

Who: You!

What: Monthly BINGO activity for our senior residents

When: Once a month for an hour (day can be flexible)

Time: Afternoon (can be flexible)

Where: 320 E Washington St, Iowa City

Why: Fun and socialization!

How to volunteer or inquire, please contact Stacey (Service Coordinator) at 319-887-2796

Sign up to volunteer for one month or the whole year!  We’d love your help!

ASD seeks a board member with experience in public communications, social media or financial reporting and a personal commitment to disability advocacy and inclusion.

We are looking for mission-aligned individuals with strong collaboration, communication, strategic skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Financial oversight and record-keeping

Public communications and/or social media management

Large-scale fundraising efforts

Life enrichment volunteers play a vital role by providing companionship and conversation that significantly enhance residents’ quality of life and sense of dignity. Loneliness is widespread among older adults in care settings with around 61% of nursing home residents experience moderate loneliness and 35% experience severe loneliness. Volunteers hinder this by fostering relationships, encouraging participation in activities, and creating moments of joy and purpose.

Responsibilities include visiting with nursing home residents, engaging in books, games, and puzzles, and escorting residents to activities or walks in the courtyard.

Additional Information:

- This position offers flexibility with anywhere from 1-20 hours per week.

- Minimum commitment is one volunteer shift, but we encourage you to consider making a longer commitment 
   whether that be one month or more.

- Training will be provided during your first shift between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

- A background check is required for volunteers 18 years of age or older.

- Volunteers between the ages 16 or 17 are welcome and will be paired with a staff person during volunteer
   opportunities.

Please sign-up to express interest and set up next steps including your preferred schedule with DCHC Staff.

Life enrichment volunteers play a vital role by providing companionship and conversation that significantly enhance residents’ quality of life and sense of dignity. Loneliness is widespread among older adults in care settings with around 61% of nursing home residents experience moderate loneliness and 35% experience severe loneliness. Volunteers hinder this by fostering relationships, encouraging participation in activities, and creating moments of joy and purpose.

Responsibilities include taking individuals off campus to do fun activities like going shopping, going to the movies, out to eat, and/or baseball games. 

Additional Information:

- This position offers flexibility with anywhere from 1-20 hours per week.

- Transportation is provided by personal vehicle. Proof of registration and insurance is required. - IS THIS RIGHT?

- Minimum commitment is one volunteer shift, but we encourage you to consider making a longer commitment 
   whether that be one month or more.

- Training will be provided during your first shift between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

- A background check is required for volunteers 19 years of age or older.

Please sign-up to express interest and set up next steps including your preferred schedule with DCHC Staff.

Volunteers are needed to help organize clothing donations, household donations and stock the pantry on Tuesday nights and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways:

Volunteers should be 5 years of age or older to volunteer. Youth 12 years of age and younger should have an adult on site with them while volunteering. (If you'd like to bring younger children, please contact Missy Reams - see contact info below.)

Questions: Contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or by phone at 515-989-8404.

About Bidwell Pantry: At the Bidwell Pantry, we provide basic necessities to families in need. Serving up to 6,700 individuals per month, the Bidwell Pantry provides hope to families and helps them bridge the gap, so that they can spend their hard earned money on other necessities besides food and clothing.

About volunteering: A volunteer orientation is provided when you first arrive to help, including an overview about poverty in the Des Moines metro. We provide a unique cultural and economically diverse volunteer experience.

Information for First-time Volunteers: Click here for information about parking, how to check in when you arrive, and much more. 

About Families Forward: Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long-term housing). For over 100 years, our mission has been to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.

Make an impact on our community by helping to prepare, serve, and clean up our noon meal at our Council Bluffs and Omaha campuses! Volunteer spots are available daily from 11:30-1:00PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to Heather Beekhuizen at hbeekhuizen@newvisionshs.org. 

Make an impact on our community by helping to prepare, serve, and clean up our daily evening meal at our Council Bluffs campus! Volunteer spots are available daily from 4:45PM-6:45PM.

About P4K's Goal Buddy Program: In 5th-6th grades, Goal Buddies help students achieve reading, life skills, and attendance benchmarks through goal setting: a powerful thinking process that turns ideas into realities, and dreams into bright futures.

What Goal Buddies Do: Twice a month, Goal Buddies present P4K curriculum to two classrooms, with the assistance of the teachers. Topics include: career options, colleges, goal setting, healthy relationships, and school attendance.

Program Commitment: One school year

Time Commitment: 1 hour (30mins for each classroom), twice a month, September – May (school year)

Schools: Belle Ryan Elementary, Fontenelle Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Gifford Park Elementary, and Sherman Elementary

A Group Mentor is matched with a group of up to four students and meets with their mentees twice a month and together they pursue career exploration and post-secondary planning. Curriculum is built to facilitate discussions about school attendance, financial and health literacy, post-secondary plans, and career options. Additionally, occasional group outings deepen the mentor/mentee relationship.

Program Commitment: One school year

Time Commitment: 1.5 hr, average of 2 times a month after school, September – May (school year)

Middle Schools: Lewis & Clark, McMillan, Marrs, Norris, and Monroe
High Schools: Benson, Central, North, and South High School

About P4K's Book Buddy Program: Twice a month, Book Buddies reinforce the importance of school attendance and reading at home and school. P4K provides each student with a copy of a book to build their at-home library.

What Book Buddies Do: In Kindergarten through 4th grade classrooms, Book Buddies read to a classroom or with small groups of students, then conduct a reading comprehension activity with the students and help from teachers.

Program Commitment: One school year

Time Commitment: 1 hour (30mins for each classroom), twice a month, September – May (school year)

Schools: Fontenelle Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Gifford Park Elementary, Belle Ryan Elementary, and Sherman Elementary

Have you been hoping to practice your public speaking skills, meet people from all walks of life, and support affordable homeownership? We would love to have you join us as a volunteer!

1-2 hours, with weekly opportunities available year-around (2-4 volunteers needed)  

Welcome & Check-In Volunteers on Site  

Table/Represent Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity at community events    

Share Information on Habitat’s mission and programs  

Volunteer should be comfortable utilizing the volunteer registration system on mobile, be comfortable public speaking, be punctual, and have reliable transportation  

Should be comfortable in different types of weather and uneven ground (construction sites).  

Training: 2-hour orientation on Habitat & Volunteer Tasks, 1 hour on site shadowing of check in process & welcome   

Location: Various locations within Polk, Dallas & Jasper counties, locations change weekly  

Habitat Staff: Supported by Director of Volunteer Engagement & Communications Director

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

Help get the market ready before the crowds arrive. Includes setting out garbage cans, signage, getting the information trailer and popcorn tent ready to go. As a bonus you get to first pick to buy from the vendors! 

Help make it look like the event never happened! Tear down the information trailer, popcorn tents, and transport garbage. 

Spend your shift popping and handing out free popcorn. It's a fun job, everyone loves free popcorn, and you'll quickly become one of the most popular people at the farmers market.

Are you looking for a fun way for your corporate team or service group to give back while spending time outdoors? We have a great opportunity for you!

We're looking for groups of 10+ volunteers to help us increase the tree canopy in low equity neighborhoods around Des Moines. Adding trees to a community has a ton of benefits, including an increase in physical and mental health!

We're currently scheduling tree planting shifts for this fall, with opportunities from September 16 to October 31, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We're already filling out our schedule, so reach out soon if you'd like to help in our mission. Email bcook@treesforever.org to get more information!

JUMP is a school-based community mentoring program that serves Johnston students in grades 6-12. Mentors act as positive role models who listen and help set goals, while reinforcing basic skills, attitudes and other life lessons. Currently, we have over 100 community members paired with current Johnston students.  We are always in need of more community mentors.

Our program has maintained a 100% graduation rate, and we are currently matching for the 2026-27 school year. 

We are looking for individuals who are willing to come and give 1 hour each week of the school year to a JCSD student to be a positive role model, a listening ear, and a guiding presence. Apply today by filling out the JUMP application. Come help shape the positive future our world needs! 

If you have additional questions, please email our mentor recruitment coordinator, Karen at karen@johnstonpartnership.org

Our food pantry & clothing closet is available to anyone who comes - there are no income restrictions or requirements. Families can get a 3 day supply of food, personal care, diapers, produce, milk, meat, & eggs each month. They can also get 5 items of clothing per household member each month as well. They can also come everyday we’re open for our Anytime items which encompasses items like bread, prepared food, or extra/seasonal produce. We currently serve more than 650 families each month, and the summer is one of our busiest seasons!

We need volunteers to safely, respectfully, and efficiently run our pantry and clothing closet. Many of these opportunities are during our pantry operating hours, but there are needs outside of pantry hours as well, including food rescue opportunities, truck inventory unloading, and pantry restocking. 

Much more information is found on our Volunteer page, or you can email our pantry manager, Carissa at carissa@johnstonpartnership.org

Our volunteers prepare the meal from 3:30 to 5:00, serve the meal to our guests from 5:00 to 5:30, and then clean up from 5:30 to 6:30. We have four chefs, each cooking one Sunday a month. They determine the menu and provide direction to our volunteers who help prepare the meal. We also have a volunteer leader each Sunday, who coordinates the volunteers with the work assignments to keep things running smoothly. They are joined by a pastor and youth helper each Sunday.

The shifts available each Sunday are from 3:30 - 5:00pm and 4:30 - 6:00pm, three volunteers are needed for each shift. 

Help beautify the city by serving as a caretaker of a local park, green space, or trail with the Adopt A Spot program! This community partnership seeks to promote civic pride and maintain Cedar Falls as a clean, safe, and attractive place to live and visit.

Citizen engagement and volunteerism is a key component in helping the City uphold the cleanliness of our outdoor recreational areas. As part of this program, volunteers 'adopt' a park, trail, or green space location within the city limits. Suggested locations are listed, but if you would like to adopt a space that is not on this list, please inform the City Parks team. Organizations, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses are all welcome to get involved and make a difference!

Suggested Adopt-A-Spots:

Washington Park (598 East 9th Street)
Overman Park (316 West 3rd Street)
Pfeiffer Springs Park (910-916 Grand Blvd)
Lookout Park (at the intersection of Mandalay and Park Drive)
Gateway Park (206 Grant Street)
Place to Play Park (corner of Algonquin and Ashworth Drive) *HIGH-NEED AREA
Seerley Park (2315 Iowa Street)
Clay Street Park (15th and Clay Street)
Birdsall Memorial Park (12th Street and Lexington) *HIGH-NEED AREA
Orchard Hill Park (1701 Primrose/McClain Drive)
Bess Streeter Aldrich Park (2900 Hiawatha Drive)
Kuehn's Park (Rownd Street and Pleasant Drive)
El Dorado Heights Park (Quesada and Cordoba Avenue) 
Mayor's Bridge Trail (to Nordic Drive along Highway 58)
Big Woods Trail (1228 Big Woods Road)
Prairie Lakes Trail (924 Viking Road)
Paw Park (3200 South Main Street)
Skate Park (Seerley Boulevard and Grove Street)

Volunteers are needed each Saturday (May through October) for set up at the farmers market. Primary responsibilities include opening up Expo Plaza entrances, unloading supplies from market trailer, setting up market info tent, signage, and other supplies, using expo plaza map to direct vendors to their stalls.

Volunteers are needed each Saturday (May through October) for tear down at the end of the farmers market day. Primary responsibilities include clean up in the expo plaza, loading supplies in the market trailer, tearing down market tents, signage, and other supplies. When needed helping vendors with tear down.

We are launching the NCC Junior Ambassadors Club, an event designed to get kids (ages 3–13) excited about agriculture through hands-on learning. We’ll be at the Hippodrome every other Tuesday from noon to 2pm on the following dates: 

We need 4 volunteers on each day to help run various stations. These stations include:

Volunteers should be good with kids and want to have fun! 

Enjoy the outdoors while making a difference this summer!

We're looking for someone to help with lawn care and outdoor maintenance while supporting the foster and adoptive community. Responsibilities include:

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outside and wants to contribute to a meaningful cause that supports foster and adoptive families.

If you're interested or would like more information, we'd love to hear from you!

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health returns to the Historic Court District, in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. - Noon (May - September) and 8 a.m. - Noon (October). The Market supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the Midwest. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, and meats, eating breakfast, meeting with family and friends, as well as live entertainment.

Volunteer Information:

Produced by: Downtown Events Group | Greater Des Moines Partnership 

Click here to sign up to volunteer: https://greaterdesmoinespartnership.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=110756

Be a part of the World Food & Music Festival Volunteer Team!

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is excited to share the 2026 World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union is coming up on August 28-30 in Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). This three-day event would not be possible without the help of countless volunteers & supporters.

The volunteer sign-up for this year's Festival is live, and we hope you'll consider being part of the fun! With a variety of opportunities to choose from, you can volunteer by yourself or with a group of friends, colleagues, or family members. Whatever you choose, there's a spot for you!

Important volunteer information:

Thank you for your support of the World Food & Music Festival! Sign up to volunteer by clicking here: https://greaterdesmoinespartnership.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=111761

The World Food & Music Festival volunteer program is presented by Bankers Trust.

Help us unload the truck for The Rooted Table. 

Help us load up the truck for the Rooted Table! 

Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa (VMCI) invites all volunteer engagement professionals to play an active role in strengthening volunteerism across Central Iowa by joining one of our committees. Committee volunteers help us plan programs, support member engagement, and shape the overall experience of our network.

This is a great way to contribute your skills, connect with peers, and support the professional community that supports volunteers.

If you're passionate about elevating volunteer engagement in Central Iowa, we’d love to have you involved.

Join our team of volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday to provide bags of food to those in need of assistance.  Volunteers work in teams of 6-7 people to give out food staples (primarily canned goods) and fresh bread and produce.  We serve between 40 – 80 families in an afternoon.  Volunteers can choose between a number of tasks:

*Helping clients fill out their food order

*Reminding clients when it’s their turn to receive food

*Assisting clients with free choice items

*Filling bags with food that the client has requested

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

Volunteer Iowa’s AmeriCorps VISTA project strengthens organizations across the state that are working to reduce poverty and expand opportunity for Iowans. As the VISTA Member Services Coordinator (VISTA Leader), you will support VISTA members, strengthen host site relationships, and help expand Volunteer Iowa’s capacity to serve communities statewide.

In this full-time leadership role, you will guide VISTA members through their service year by coordinating pre-service onboarding, OSOT, mid-year, and end-of-service activities. You will plan monthly professional development trainings, organize Lunch & Learn sessions, collect member impact stories, and help coordinate statewide Days of Service such as MLK Day, 9/11 Day of Service, and AmeriCorps Week. You will assist with VISTA recruitment by identifying and engaging candidates, attending outreach events, building relationships with colleges and universities, and ensuring VISTA Assignment Descriptions (VADs) are accurate and high-quality. You will track recruitment trends and recommend improvements to strengthen Volunteer Iowa’s candidate pipeline.

This position works closely with the Volunteer Iowa VISTA Program Officer and contributes to long-term planning, project development, and overall program improvement. Volunteer Iowa’s VISTA program is one of the longest-running in the state, with members serving in areas such as education, health, mental health, disaster services, and employment. The team is excited to welcome a new VISTA Leader for the upcoming term.

Applicants MUST have successfully completed one full term as an AmeriCorps VISTA, NCCC, or full-time AmeriCorps member. Returning Peace Corps Volunteers are also eligible. Candidates must live in Iowa or be willing to relocate, with preference for those in the Des Moines or Cedar Rapids/Iowa City areas. The position remains open until filled.

Timeframe:1 Year Full-Time Position (35–40 hours / 5 days a week)

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum 18 years old

Accepting Applications Until 07/31/2026

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits:

*For details about VISTA healthcare benefits, visit: https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/

Volunteer Agrees To:

Zoo Brew 2026
Zoo Brew is back for 2026! This 21+ event allows adults the opportunity to explore the Zoo kid-free while enjoying drinks and live music! Zoo Brew is held rain or shine.

Dates:
June 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12

SPECIFIC NEEDS:
June 10 - Event Center Bar Captain/Bartenders - 4 openings
June 17 - Bar Captains - Center, Eagle
June 24 - Bartenders Eagle (2), Event Center (2), Africa Bar Captain

July 8 - Bar Captains - Africa, Eagle, Event Center
July 15 - Event Center Bartenders (3), Bar Captains - Africa, Center Bars
July 22 - Bartenders - Eagle (1-2), Event Center (1-2),Event Center Bar Captain
July 29 - Bar Captain - Africa, Center, Event,

August 5 - Bartenders - Eagle (1-2), Event Center (2-4), Bar Captains - Africa, Center, Event Center
August 12 - Bartenders - Event Center (1-2), Africa Bar Captain

Sign up TODAY: https://signup.com/go/zOYfeZb

Do you have a love for older adults and bingo? We would love to have you join us as a bingo caller!

Assist our extended care residents to and from Sunday Chapel Services for the months of June and July. Please reach out to klunn@newaldaya.org for more details or call 319-553-2219. 

The Waterloo Center for the Arts stimulates inquiry, provokes dialogue & connects people through the arts. Friends of the Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Waterloo Center for the Arts and its cultural programs, events, exhibitions, and art collections through fundraising efforts and volunteerism.

Work alongside Friends of the Art Center and become a board member! Meetings are held in-person monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30pm. 

The Waterloo Center for the Arts operates under the auspices of the City of Waterloo and Culture & Arts Commission, the Center and its programs, reflect the City's commitment to and support of arts and culture. The Center’s mission is to stimulate inquiry, provoke dialogue & connect people through the arts. The Phelps Youth Pavilion, Riverloop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza and Waterloo Boathouse are all under the center's purview. 

The Commission meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 3:30pm. Meetings may be virtual or in-person.

If you’re interested in becoming a commissioner, please reach out for more information.

Purpose/Objective: Love Box® Leaders come alongside children in foster care, as well as their caretakers, but offering consistent support through intentional giving and building relationships.

Key Responsibilities: Love Box® Leaders show up for a Foster family by providing a Love Box for an assigned foster family once per month. Additionally, volunteers work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with children in the home and foster parents. Invite your friends to join you, or teach your family about volunteering, by becoming a Love Box® group! Help support our larger foster and kinship families on a monthly basis and make a difference with your circle.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be 18 years old, rooted in the community, able to pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a desire to build a relationship with children in foster care, and have a coachable spirit. Volunteer positions are open to people with disabilities.

Purpose/Objective: Dare to Dream® Mentors come alongside youth in or aging out of Foster Care (ages 11-22) by providing intentional relational support at least 2 time per month.  

Key Responsibilities: Dare to Dream® Mentors work to build an impactful and intentional relationship with their mentee through activities and shared experiences. The role is intended to provide a safe and positive role model to help a youth prepare for life after Foster Care. 

Learn more and view our current waitlist here!

https://www.cedarvalleyangels.org/volunteer

Support is needed for our 30th Annual golf event.  Join us to help with registration, raffle ticket sales, serve lunch, or sit at a hole and provide fun for the golfers.  Also seeking people to drive golf carts.  Are you a photographer?  We are also seeking someone to take team photos and candid shots!

Volunteers help ensure every guest feels welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive. Participants will greet guests, manage sign-in, answer basic questions, direct visitors to services, support phone inquiries, and help keep the front desk organized and running smoothly.

Support facility upkeep by helping with light maintenance, cleaning, and organization to keep the facility safe, efficient, functional, and welcoming so guests and staff can operate smoothly. Your work ensures the environment supports dignity, efficiency, and reliable service. 

Our Community Culinary Team at The Salvation Army North Corps provides free, nutritious meals to the community daily! Volunteers help ensure that the meal program runs efficiently by prepping ingredients and assembling components so community members receive reliable, healthy meals. Activities will include washing and chopping produce, portioning ingredients, assembling meal components, labeling and organizing items, following kitchen safety guidelines, and helping keep areas clean and efficient. By volunteering with this program, you are strengthening food access for neighbors facing hunger. 

Community Outreach & Resource Distribution Volunteer

Help us increase awareness of recovery support services throughout our community. Volunteers assist by distributing and restocking brochures, flyers, and informational materials at local hospitals, doctor's offices, churches, community organizations, and other partner locations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy connecting with community members, building relationships, and helping ensure that people know where to find support when they need it.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering and restocking brochures and flyers at designated locations

• Building positive relationships with community partners

• Identifying new opportunities for outreach and resource distribution

• Representing the organization in a professional and welcoming manner

Flexible scheduling available.

Become a Mentor and Make a Difference

We are relaunching our mentorship program and seeking caring, supportive individuals who are passionate about helping others succeed in recovery and life. Mentors provide encouragement, guidance, and practical support to participants as they work toward personal, educational, employment, and recovery goals.

As a mentor, you will help participants build confidence, develop life skills, navigate challenges, expand their support network, and celebrate successes along the way. Whether through sharing your experiences, offering a listening ear, or connecting participants to community resources, your time and support can have a lasting impact.

No prior mentoring experience is required—just a willingness to build positive relationships, maintain healthy boundaries, and support individuals on their journey toward stability, growth, and long-term recovery.

Looking for something fun to do with your team, small group, business, family, or church group? Consider volunteering at the Many Hands Market! At our Grimes, Clive, Indianola and Merle Hay locations. Online Registration

Groups large and small can come to our thrift store (or we will come to YOU!) Help us sort and process donations of clothes, handbags, shoes, toys and more! This is an activity for all abilities. It is great for team building and strengthening.

100% of our proceeds go back towards local and global missions. 

PERFECT SCHEDULE for Silver Cord and Student Volunteers! Serve Monday - Saturday during store hours for as long or as little fits into your schedule.

At the thrift store, you can sort and process donations, tag clothing items, create displays, help with marketing, and much more. We want to find the best fit for you. NO Scheduling...flexible hours! At our Grimes, Clive, Indianola and Merle Hay locations. Online Registration

100% of our proceeds go back towards local and global missions. We are a thrift store with a purpose that provides a better way of donating and serving.

Our goal at Many Hands is to be good stewards of the items we are given.  We try to repurpose, reuse, or recycle as much as possible.  This volunteer opportunity would be at our Merle Hay store sorting metal into categories to be recycled.   

This opportunity could be 5-10 hours a week, at your convenience to help us process metal items from our thrift stores.   

We are ALWAYS taking volunteers at our thrift stores.

We have individual opportunities as well as opportunities for small groups. Hours of service can qualify for store discount or towards mission trips!

At the thrift store, you can sort and process donations, tag clothing items, create displays, help with marketing, and much more. We want to find the best fit for you. Find community and encouragement. 

NO SHIFT SCHEDULING REQUIRED. Schedule an orientation then serve at your convenience during store hours. At our Grimes, Clive, Indianola and Merle Hay locations. Online Registration

100% of our proceeds go back towards local and global missions. 

We are looking for volunteers to serve in our linen department. This is a great little department that handles all of the fabric, sheets, curtains, etc. You would work with other volunteers and staff to sort, measure, price and hang linens. No scheduling, flexible time commitments and a great community. 

 Online Registration

All for a GREAT cause! All proceeds go to local and global missions. At our Grimes, Clive, Indianola and Merle Hay locations.

We are ALWAYS taking volunteers at our thrift store.

We have individual opportunities as well as opportunities for small groups.

At the thrift store, you can sort and process donations, tag clothing items, create displays, help with marketing, and much more. We want to find the best fit for you. Find community and encouragement.

NO SCHEDULING REQUIRED. Sign up for an orientation then serve at your convenience within store hours. At our Grimes, Clive, Indianola and Merle Hay locations. Online Registration

100% of our proceeds go back towards local and global missions.