Get involved

Volunteer on the construction site, with Home Preservation, or at the Habitat ReStore.

Before signing up for community service hours, please call our Volunteer Engagement Team at 515-218-7731 to talk through our Community Service Program.

Habitat heroes proudly supported by

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer program is made possible in part through generous support from our partners at Athene.

Construction

Join us to work on building and rehabilitating homes in partnership with hard-working low-income families.

Home Preservation & Rock the Block® events

Assist residents with needed repair, maintenance, weatherization, safety, accessibility, and beautification of their homes.

Schedule a group

Groups can vary in size (typically between five and 14). Just register below and you’ll be contacted by a real person with a custom link for you and your group to use. Sign up is easy and everyone will be able to sign the waiver online (keepin’ it green). Everyone who signs up online will get all the details about their build a week before.

ReStore

Help prepare donations for display, assist customers, keep the store organized, and help with special events or trade shows!

Core Crew

Help lead small groups of volunteers with guidance from our Construction Managers.

Volunteer FAQ

Whether you’re new to Habitat or you’re a veteran volunteer, we know you may have questions about your upcoming volunteer opportunity. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find answers to many of the most common questions we receive from volunteers.

Sponsored Opportunities

Adopt-a-Day

Need a great team-building opportunity? Adopt a day on a Habitat construction site! We provide Habitat swag and a way for you to work together with all members of your team.

Panel Build

Build the walls for a Habitat home at your business (in your parking lot)! Panel Builds engage your employees, clients, and friends while giving back to your community.

What does it mean to be a certified Points of Light Service Enterprise organization? A Service Enterprise is an organization that strategically leverages volunteers to achieve operational efficiency and greater social impact. Service Enterprises are among the top 11 percent of nonprofits in the country in volunteer management and organizational performance.

GDM Habitat for Humanity

95 University Ave., Suite 1
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

515-471-8686

Office Hours
Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm

East Euclid ReStore

2200 E. Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

515-650-6827
For donations, call 515-309-0224

Store Hours
Mon. – Sat. 9:00am – 6:00pm

Urbandale ReStore

4033 NW Urbandale Dr.
Urbandale, Iowa 50322

515-650-6828
For donations, call 515-309-0224

Store Hours
Mon. – Sat. 9:00am – 6:00pm