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
Adopt a Family program - SPONSORS needed Mentor Iowa	Runs Until Nov 21, 2025	View Details
Ronald McDonald House Meal Program Ronald McDonald House	Runs Until Jan 31, 2026	View Details
Ronald McDonald House Wish List Donations Ronald McDonald House	Runs Until Jan 31, 2026	View Details
Volunteer at Christkindlmarket Des Moines Iowa European Cultural Connection	Nov 29, 2025 through Dec 15, 2025	View Details
Christmas Open House Set up - Clive Many Hands Thrift Market	Happens On Nov 14, 2025	View Details
Christmas Open House Set up - Grimes Many Hands Thrift Market	Happens On Nov 14, 2025	View Details
Christmas Open House Set up - Merle Hay Many Hands Thrift Market	Happens On Nov 14, 2025	View Details
Christmas Open House Set up - Indianola Many Hands Thrift Market	Happens On Nov 14, 2025	View Details
Volunteers Power SafeNetRx! SafeNetRx	Is Ongoing	View Details
Levitt Club Trunk or Treat Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa	Happens On Oct 28, 2025	Closed
Ross Club Trunk or Treat Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa	Happens On Oct 30, 2025	View Details
Conmigo's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! Conmigo Early Education Center	Happens On Oct 25, 2025	View Details