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Published 1/5/26 10:55AM
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Food Pantry Volunteer

WEST DES MOINES HUMAN SERVICES
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Des Moines, IA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2 to 3 hrs per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    some lifting required

    Description

    West Des Moines Human Services is in need of volunteers for its DMARC Food Pantry. Volunteers will assist clients with food selections, stock shelves, and keep the pantry tidy. Some lifting is required (up to 25 lbs). Morning and afternoon shifts available weekdays as well as Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Shifts are two to three hours in length. Volunteers may commit to a regular weekly shift, or volunteer on an on-going, intermittent basis. Please note, we do not offer one-time or short-term volunteer opportunities in the Food Pantry due to the training involved. For more information, please email HSvolunteer@wdm.iowa.gov or call 515-222-3663.

    Location

    On-site
    139 6th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa, US

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