Opportunities From: Volunteer DBQ

Volunteer: UBFM Food Distribution

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.  
UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please email us to confirm if we have enough volunteers for biking that day. Please report to the Dubuque Rescue Mission Kitchen a few minutes prior to 4pm.  
We serve food at the following locations/times: 4:00 - 4:20  Dubuque Rescue Mission 398 Main Street, 4:30 - 4:50  Carnegie Stout Library area - corner of 11th & Locust St 5:00 - 5:15  Family Dollar plaza on Central


Safety Measures (if riding a bicycle): Riders must be comfortable riding in the streets (with traffic) of downtown Dubuque. Helmets are required to ride.If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Organization: Urban Bicycle Food Mission Dubuque (UBFMDBQ)

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.  
UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please email us to confirm if we have enough volunteers for biking that day. Please report to the Dubuque Rescue Mission Kitchen a few minutes prior to 4pm.  
We serve food at the following locations/times: 4:00 - 4:20  Dubuque Rescue Mission 398 Main Street, 4:30 - 4:50  Carnegie Stout Library area - corner of 11th & Locust St 5:00 - 5:15  Family Dollar plaza on Central


Safety Measures (if riding a bicycle): Riders must be comfortable riding in the streets (with traffic) of downtown Dubuque. Helmets are required to ride.If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Organization: Urban Bicycle Food Mission Dubuque (UBFMDBQ)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: UBFM Food Prep

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.  
Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and more!  We will pre-bag all items except the sandwiches and burritos.  We will also have some boxes to fill with supplies for shelters.
For those not distributing, your help on clean up is appreciated since we are running a very lean crew.


If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Organization: Urban Bicycle Food Mission Dubuque (UBFMDBQ)

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.  
Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and more!  We will pre-bag all items except the sandwiches and burritos.  We will also have some boxes to fill with supplies for shelters.
For those not distributing, your help on clean up is appreciated since we are running a very lean crew.


If you have a group, we would love to have you! Please just notate that when you sign up.

Organization: Urban Bicycle Food Mission Dubuque (UBFMDBQ)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Toys for Tots Set Up

Join us to unpack and sort through toys and set up tables for the Toys for Tots event! This will include lifting, bending and carrying boxes. 


Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. 

Organization: Multicultural Family Center (MFC)

Join us to unpack and sort through toys and set up tables for the Toys for Tots event! This will include lifting, bending and carrying boxes. 


Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. 

Organization: Multicultural Family Center (MFC)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 22, 2025

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Winter Games

The Winter Games Competition is scheduled at Sundown Mountain Resort on Monday & Tuesday, January 12th & 13th from 9:00am-3:00pm. We are in need of volunteers to help in several different areas, including Cross Country Ski, Alpine Ski & Snowshoeing. We would love to assist you with getting involved! Our volunteers support our athletes by staging, timing, and handing out awards.  We do have opportunities inside & outside each day.

Organization: Special Olympics Iowa

The Winter Games Competition is scheduled at Sundown Mountain Resort on Monday & Tuesday, January 12th & 13th from 9:00am-3:00pm. We are in need of volunteers to help in several different areas, including Cross Country Ski, Alpine Ski & Snowshoeing. We would love to assist you with getting involved! Our volunteers support our athletes by staging, timing, and handing out awards.  We do have opportunities inside & outside each day.

Organization: Special Olympics Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 12, 2026 through Jan 13, 2026

Zip Code: 52002

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2026 Winter Iowa Games

The Winter Iowa Games are held each year in Dubuque & volunteer needs range from checking in athletes to swimming timers.

The dates for 2026 are January 31 – February 1, 2026. If you are interested in helping, please email us at cole.bollweg@iowagames.org or complete the sign up through the links below. 

To view all volunteer opportunities, please CLICK HERE.

Organization: Iowa Sports Foundation

The Winter Iowa Games are held each year in Dubuque & volunteer needs range from checking in athletes to swimming timers.

The dates for 2026 are January 31 – February 1, 2026. If you are interested in helping, please email us at cole.bollweg@iowagames.org or complete the sign up through the links below. 

To view all volunteer opportunities, please CLICK HERE.

Organization: Iowa Sports Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jan 30, 2026 through Feb 1, 2026

Zip Code: 52002

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kitchen Help: Mon & Tues 12:30am-2:30pm

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Market Info. Booth Volunteer

Winter Farmer's Market is seeking smiling, cheerful morning people to help run our Market Info. Booth each week! It's a great way to meet our local farmers, learn more about where your food comes from, and get out of the house during those long winter months. Tasks include:

Greeting shoppersRunning our market money token terminalAssisting vendorsSelling market merchandise

Organization: Dubuque Winter Farmers Market

Winter Farmer's Market is seeking smiling, cheerful morning people to help run our Market Info. Booth each week! It's a great way to meet our local farmers, learn more about where your food comes from, and get out of the house during those long winter months. Tasks include:

Greeting shoppersRunning our market money token terminalAssisting vendorsSelling market merchandise

Organization: Dubuque Winter Farmers Market

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Open Closet – Public Shopping Events

During a public shopping event, volunteers keep the area looking good. We remove empty hangers, rearrange displays, and bag the shoppers' clothing. We assist shoppers with selection, if needed. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome to help.

 At the Open Closet, we provide free clothing to those in need:

1st Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. (arrive at 8:30 a.m.) 3rd Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. (arrive at 2:30 p.m.)

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

 Thank you for considering us for volunteer opportunity!

Organization: Open Closet

During a public shopping event, volunteers keep the area looking good. We remove empty hangers, rearrange displays, and bag the shoppers' clothing. We assist shoppers with selection, if needed. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome to help.

 At the Open Closet, we provide free clothing to those in need:

1st Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. (arrive at 8:30 a.m.) 3rd Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. (arrive at 2:30 p.m.)

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

 Thank you for considering us for volunteer opportunity!

Organization: Open Closet

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteers for Restocking Apparel

Volunteers will restock apparel, sort through donated items, hang and fold clothes. Volunteer hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Time commitment will vary by individual with volunteers working 3 hours per day.

Most volunteers come in one day a week for just a wonderful, uplifting experience! Come in and check us out!

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

Thank you for considering us for your volunteer efforts!

Organization: Open Closet

Volunteers will restock apparel, sort through donated items, hang and fold clothes. Volunteer hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Time commitment will vary by individual with volunteers working 3 hours per day.

Most volunteers come in one day a week for just a wonderful, uplifting experience! Come in and check us out!

Please call 563-495-0885 or email opencloset@almosthomedbq.org for more information.

Thank you for considering us for your volunteer efforts!

Organization: Open Closet

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bell Ringers

We are looking for groups and individuals to volunteer for us this Christmas. Go to registertoring.com to sign up for shifts before they fill up. 

Organization: The Salvation Army

We are looking for groups and individuals to volunteer for us this Christmas. Go to registertoring.com to sign up for shifts before they fill up. 

Organization: The Salvation Army

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 24, 2025

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kitchen Help: Mon & Tues 1-3pm

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!


Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!


Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kitchen Help: Tues 5-7pm

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Kitchen Help: Mon & Tues 3-5pm

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Justyna Miranda, owner of City Girl Farming + Prepared Meals, has nourished our community with her delicious meals, warm friendship, and her unwavering spirit – and now she needs our help.

Very recently, she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that she is actively fighting. The City Girl Farming Team is stepping up to keep normal operations while their trusty leader is in recovery, and with this transition, we are still looking for some additional help – which is where YOU come in! 

On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist our kitchen crew with meal prep tasks and dish washing. It is a fun and uplifting environment at 2900 Central Ave in Dubuque. Music is always playing, interesting conversations, and laughs are being shared almost all the time and as we prepare, cook, and package that week's delicious meals.

If you're looking for a fun way to spend some volunteer hours, if you're interested in kitchen work but have never tried it, or if you're just looking to try something different for a couple hours: Sign Up Today! No previous experience required.


The team and our community would greatly appreciate your help in these specifically trying times. Thanks so much!

Organization: City Girl Farming & Prepared Meals

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Need help with GARDEN

Do you have a green thumb? If gardening is your passion and you like to play in the dirt, you can help us with planting, watering, weeding, and pruning. We are looking for volunteers who want to garden and nurture it throughout the growing season. We have a quarter acre garden that needs tending to throughout the summer. This garden helps supply families that are in need with fresh produce throughout the summer and fall. If you have any interest please reach out to Catholic Charities at 563.556.5125.

Organization: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque

Do you have a green thumb? If gardening is your passion and you like to play in the dirt, you can help us with planting, watering, weeding, and pruning. We are looking for volunteers who want to garden and nurture it throughout the growing season. We have a quarter acre garden that needs tending to throughout the summer. This garden helps supply families that are in need with fresh produce throughout the summer and fall. If you have any interest please reach out to Catholic Charities at 563.556.5125.

Organization: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52002

Allow Groups: No