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Volunteer in Des Moines

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Volunteer in Des Moines

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

Your volunteer guide to local volunteering websites nationwide where you can find volunteer opportunities near me or volunteer opportunity near me and community service near me so you can find places to volunteer near me. You also find volunteer events near me, volunteer options near me, and volunteer activities near me

Volunteer Opportunity Websites

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Local Organizations

Community

Volunteer Opportunity Websites	For the Des Moines, IA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations. HIRTA Helps A local/regional directory provided by HIRTA Helps. Help Central Iowa Volunteer Hub A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Central Iowa. Help Central Iowa RSVP A local/regional directory provided by Central Iowa RSVP. Help Volunteer Iowa A statewide directory of volunteer opportunities across Iowa provided by the Iowa commission on Volunteer Service. Help Recommend changes or additions

Service Clubs	Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs. Rotary Club of Des Moines The Rotary Club of Des Moines, founded in 1911, is the oldest and among the largest Rotary Clubs in Iowa. Guided by Rotary International’s mission, the club focuses on service to others, upholding high ethical standards, and advancing goodwill, peace, and world understanding. They meet every Thursday from noon to 1:00 PM at The Embassy Club (34th Floor, Ruan Center, 666 Grand Ave., Des Moines). Membership is open to business and community professionals who want to combine networking with meaningful community service. Prospective members can attend as guests and then go through a sponsorship and proposal process. Recommend changes or additions

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks	Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms. Recommend changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 264 Organizations Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 82 organizations AnB Education Cajun Fest Ellipsis Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 16 organizations Great Outdoors Foundation King Elementary School Soil and Water Conservation Society Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 92 organizations Dorothy’s House Dragon Master Foundation- Race for Hope Des Moines United Community Services Healthcare Volunteer to Help EducationSee all 116 organizations Junior Achievement of Central Iowa North High School Booster Club Shalom Community Impact Center Volunteer to Help Disaster Response & ReliefSee all 10 organizations American Red Cross Iowa Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Iowa Home Care

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Last updated: 01/29/2026

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