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
Help Give Toys Away at Families Forward Bidwell Toy Pantry Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 19, 2025	View Details
Holiday Help at Families Forward New Directions Shelter Families Forward	Multiple Shifts Available	View Details
Children's Hat and Glove Donation Drive Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 30, 2025	View Details
Holiday Wish List for Families Forward New Directions Shelter & Home Connection Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 8, 2025	View Details
Holiday Essential Needs Baskets for Families Forward Home Connection Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 30, 2025	View Details
Make Tie Blankets (for Holiday Toy Pantry) Families Forward	Runs Until Dec 18, 2025	View Details
HOPE for the Holidays Donation Drive 2025 United Way of Central Iowa	Runs Until Dec 3, 2025	View Details
Hope Ministries Free Thanksgiving Meals Hope Ministries	Happens On Nov 27, 2025	View Details
Hope Ministries Mission: Christmas Hope Ministries	Runs Until Nov 27, 2025	View Details
Hope Ministries Food Donation Day Hope Ministries	Happens On Nov 26, 2025	View Details
Hope Ministries Free Christmas Meals Hope Ministries	Happens On Dec 25, 2025	View Details
Staff Holiday Party Venue Needed Dorothy's House	Runs Until Dec 24, 2025	View Details