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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.

 

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General Needs

Volunteers to assist with shelter maintenance. Includes organization of shelter and pantry, light yard work (adults only) and light painting (adults only).

This opportunity may require some heavy lifting.

To apply for this opportunity, select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.

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Fill in an application