Welcome to the Catholic Charities of Des Moines Refugee Services 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.
Help carry in and organize furniture, toiletries, kitchen supplies, etc. into a new home for a newly resettled individual or family. Please note this opportunity does require some heavy lifting. To apply for this opportunity please select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
Volunteers sort incoming donations at Catholic Charities Refugee warehouse into respective locations. In the event of upcoming home/apartment set up volunteers will be given a packing list and gather supplies. Some heavy lifting may be required for this opportunity. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right hand side of the screen.
Assist refugee clients in learning how to use the DART Bus system in Des Moines. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
This is a unique opportunity to be a new Iowan’s personal tour guide to life in Des Moines. Family friends will be asked to invite families to dinner, practice English, and show them all the city of Des Moines has to offer. Additional training is required for this specific opportunity. To apply for this opportunity select "Fill in an application" on the right side of the screen.
Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services program works through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the U.S. State Department. Resettlement services include case management, employment assistance, cultural orientation, transportation and assistance navigating local and state offices to achieve a stable home in their new community. Our agency resettles clients that have family, or close friends living in our area. We have 90 days to settle families for their new life in Iowa. Every family is unique, and requires a variety of services. Health exams, job placement assistance, school enrollment, language classes, and bus training are just some of the many tasks that have to be completed during the first three months. We want to get the entire family off to a great start so they can be successful.
