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
Day of the Dead at the Art Center Des Moines Art Center	Happens On Nov 2, 2025	View Details
Assemble and donate "lunch kits" to refugees! International Rescue Committee - Iowa	Is Ongoing	View Details
Community Fridge Donation Items (Des Moines) Community Youth Concepts	Is Ongoing	View Details
Food Donations The Salvation Army - Des Moines	Is Ongoing	View Details
Volunteer Drivers - Warren County HIRTA	Is Ongoing	View Details
Volunteer Driver - Dallas County HIRTA	Is Ongoing	View Details
Put TP under our Christmas Tree YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Supportive Housing Campus	Is Ongoing	View Details
Hope Lodge Supply Drive American Cancer Society Iowa	Is Ongoing	View Details
Drive for the Food Bank of Iowa! Food Bank Of Iowa - Des Moines	Is Ongoing	View Details