Seasonal & Holidays
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.

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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