Catholic Charities of Des Moines Volunteer Opportunities


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

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

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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 One time/Group opportunities

Select this option if the volunteer opportunity you are applying for is a one time opportunity. 

This could include Volunteer Time Off (VTO), filling hours for service cord, or wanting to try out volunteering with Catholic Charities. 

To apply 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.

Food Pantry Community Garden

Help out in the Catholic Charities Food Pantry Community Garden! This garden is available to all clients coming to the pantry to pick their own fresh produce throughout the summer and fall. Volunteers will assist with maintaining and watering the garden. 

Volunteers may come to help out in the garden whenever works best in their schedule - this may be in the morning, afternoon, after work, evenings, or weekends. 

Image of a garden with a yard sign that says Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines Community Garden

 

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