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Published 1/5/26 10:54AM
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Food Rescue 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), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 shift per week = 1.5 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    some physical labor involved

    Description

    West Des Moines Human Services is seeking volunteers for its Anytime Food Program which distributes donated and rescued food items. This opportunity is available weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to approx. 9:30 am at West Des Moines Human Services. Volunteers help with food set-up and distribution of items. Distribution takes place outside, rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week. Some lifting involved (up to 25 lbs). Please contact Mindy Hotovec for additional information at 515-222-3663 or Melinda.Hotovec@wdm.iowa.gov

    1 shift available:

    • Shifts are Monday through Friday: 08:00 to 09:30

    Location

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

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