Volunteer
together we make it home.
Our mission — to help people feel the comforts of home by providing a comfortable place to sleep, sit, and eat — is only possible with the support and service of wonderful community members like you!
Volunteers can sign up to either work in the warehouse or help with delivery days! To create your volunteer account and sign up for a shift, visit our Bloomerang Volunteer page by clicking the button below:
For our existing volunteers, please note that starting on July 8th, we’re changing to a new volunteer system! If you've volunteered with us before, but you haven't used our new system yet, we'll need you to create an account using the above link. Don't worry: it won't take long! There's only a few required fields, and the waiver is now a checkbox.
If you would link to volunteer for a shift before July 8th, please use the buttons below to sign up using Sign Up Genius.
Questions? Email volunteer@housesintohomes.org or text 319-382-0969 - our Volunteer Coordinators are happy to help!
Delivery Days
Delivery Day volunteers
Donate your time (and muscle) to help load our box truck at the warehouse and then unload items at our recipients’ homes.
Volunteer Application and Waiver
Warehouse Work
Warehouse work volunteers
Donate your time and effort to help with important warehouse projects. Click the link below to see a list of our ongoing projects.
Volunteer Groups
Volunteer Group opportunities
We would love to have your group of co-workers, neighbors, family/friends, or civic group volunteer with us. Groups can do pick ups, deliveries, or warehouse projects!
Please contact us at volunteer@housesintohomes.org or use Sign Up Genius (links above) to sign up for a volunteer shift. It’s helpful so we know who to expect and how to plan so we can ensure a positive experience for you and our other volunteers! Thank you!
Age requirements
Age requirements
Individual Volunteers:
Must be 11 years or older to volunteer.
Volunteers between the age of 11 and 13 should have an adult with them to assist and supervise.
On delivery days, all volunteers without their own vehicle must have transportation from the warehouse to each delivery location.
Volunteer Groups:
Under 15 years old: Group size limit of 15 youth, with a 3:1 ratio of youth to adults.
16-18 years old: Group size limit of 15 youth, with a 5:1 ratio of youth to adults.
On delivery days, all volunteers without their own vehicle must have transportation from the warehouse to each delivery location.