Holiday Helping Hand Guide

Welcome to the Holiday Helping Hand Guide, an online list of volunteer opportunities specifically geared for the holidays around central Iowa.

We know many desire to give back around the holiday season. We hope this guide helps you find the best match for you.

Please contact Sarah Underwood, United Way of Central Iowa's Volunteer Engagement Manager, with any questions at sarah.underwood@unitedwaydm.org.

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Opportunity/Organization	Date/Time	Actions
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Food Donation Day Hope Ministries	Happens On Nov 25, 2026	View Details
Hope Ministries Christmas Meal Volunteer Registration Hope Ministries	Happens On Dec 24, 2026	View Details
Hope Ministries - Mission: Christmas Hope Ministries	Dec 7, 2026 through Dec 11, 2026	View Details
Hope Ministries Easter Meal Volunteer Registration Hope Ministries	Happens On Mar 27, 2027	View Details
Be a Holiday Hero at Families Forward New Directions Shelter Families Forward	Multiple Shifts Available	View Details
Coat Drives (& Warm Winter-Wear) Families Forward	Runs Until Feb 28, 2027	View Details
Children's Activities at New Directions Shelter Families Forward	Multiple Shifts Available	View Details
Day of the Dead Volunteer Des Moines Art Center	Happens On Nov 1, 2026	View Details
Oakridge Holiday Assistance Drive Oakridge Neighborhood Services	Is Ongoing	View Details
Volunteers Power SafeNetRx! SafeNetRx	Is Ongoing	View Details