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Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Des Moines!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community.
This season, make a difference by sharing your time and talents with our community. (Shutterstock)

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Des Moines area where you can get involved this season.

Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.


Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Address: 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-262-9503
Website: arl-iowa.org

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Address: 2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-288-9025
Website: bbbsia.org


Central Iowa Shelter & Services

Address: 1420 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-284-5719
Website: centraliowashelter.org

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Everybody Wins! Iowa

Address: 901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-277-7590
Website: everybodywinsiowa.org


Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Address: 95 University Ave, Ste 1, Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-471-8686
Website: gdmhabitat.org


Meals from the Heartland

Address: 357 Lincoln St, West Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-473-9530
Website: mealsfromtheheartland.org


West Des Moines Human Services

Address: 139 6th St; PO Box 65320, West Des Moines, IA
Phone: 515-222-3660
Website: wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-services


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