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Community Resource Coordination
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Community Resource Coordination Program!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
About Catholic Charities Community Resource Coordination
Catholic Charities is dedicated to ensuring our clients have all they need to succeed. Through our community resource coordinator, we assess each client’s needs and provide referrals to local resources and service providers. We help clients navigate local systems of support by connecting them to housing, employment, healthcare, public transportation, and other essential services that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
We empower our clients to overcome obstacles, build on their strengths, and take confident steps toward a secure and independent future.
Volunteer Opportunities in Community Resource Coordination
General Volunteer
Our needs are always changing within Community Resource Coordination. It is very helpful to know there are a pool of volunteers available to assist.
Select this option to fill in an application and find volunteer opportunities as they become available.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
Please note that this program is located in Council Bluffs, IA.
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program provides services to anyone facing these issues through a 24-hour crisis phone line, emergency shelter, court advocacy, empowerment education, support groups and outreach to underserved populations.
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program serves nine counties in southwest Iowa: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby.
General Interests
Crisis Line Advocate
Answer crisis line and assist callers by providing support, information and links to community resources. Training required and provided by program.
Group Class Co-facilitator
Co-facilitate educational support groups offered in Council Bluffs. Training required and provided by program. Groups offered Tues & Fri 10-11:30am and Thurs 3-4:30pm
DVSART (Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response Team)
Respond to hospital calls as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, offering emotional support, information, and referrals to community resources. Training is required and provided by the program. On-call shifts are after hours and weekends. 
General Needs
- Assist in monitoring and operating door and greeting clients to connect with proper staff
- Assist in taking donations, sorting them into proper location and maintaining donation room
- Assist in recycling materials collected on weekly basis
- Assist with community health fairs, awareness month activities and events
- Assistance in making informational packets for various purposes, database maintenance for resources
Childcare Provider
Facilitate activities while mothers are in house meetings, classes or just need a break
Emergency Family Shelter
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Emergency Family Shelter!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
About Catholic Charities of Des Moines Emergency Family Shelter
Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter is devoted to keeping families facing homelessness together during a very difficult time. Our experienced staff understands that homelessness is not a simple issue.
While each family is expected to follow the same rules and expectations at the shelter, they are all provided individualized case management. The goal is to help each family leave the shelter with stable housing, financial security and empowerment to live a successful, sustainable life.
Emergency Family Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Provider
This is a great opportunity for yourself, your family and friends, parishes, or other volunteer groups to get involved! Volunteers prepare a meal to serve shelter guests for dinner. The meal needs to feed up to 35 people.
To apply for this opportunity, select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
Food Pantry
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the food pantry!
We have many exciting opportunities for you to take part in.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please feel free to browse through our list of opportunities and fill in an application form.
About Catholic Charities of Des Moines Food Pantry
The Catholic Charities Food Pantry is a member of the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network and partners with the Food Bank of Iowa to help feed those who are hungry in our community. In addition to food, the pantry also provides personal hygiene items, diapers, wipes, formula and pet food to those we serve.
Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry Food Rescue Drivers
Volunteers pick up donated food items from various grocery stores and restaurants and deliver to pantry. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
Food Pantry Daily Window and Monthly Market Volunteers
Daily Window Volunteers: Assist clients at the daily window at Catholic Charities Food Pantry, hand out food to clients. This opportunity may require some minor heavy lifting. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
Monthly Market: Assist clients as they shop for their food items and lead them through the “grocery” side of Food Pantry. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
