Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering

We are a vibrant and engaged community, and we rely on a strong network of volunteers to support various events both within our church and throughout the Des Moines Metro Area. Our goal is to build a list of people who are open to being contacted when First Unitarian or affiliated groups need volunteers.

There are many ways to get involved, including:

If you are interested in being part of our volunteer network, contact us!

Caring Ministry Volunteers

We all need a bit of help now and then. Caring Ministry involves a broad group of volunteers who are ready to assist with a variety of needs, such as:

  • New baby arrival – meals, mommy/daddy relief, baby quilt
  • Rides – to church (temporary basis only) or to the doctor
  • Meals – during illness or injury, new baby in the family, or in a time of distress
  • Household tasks – lawn care, housecleaning, etc. (temporary basis only)
  • Cards – when you might not want visitors, but an encouraging word or something humorous would be appreciated
  • Errands/shopping – to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to keep safe those in our community who are most vulnerable

If you would like to become part of the Caring Ministry Team or if you need assistance, please contact us.

UU Recognition

We are grateful for our UU community and the individuals who make it vibrant! If you would like to celebrate a fellow UU for going above and beyond, please click the button to fill out our UU Recognition Form. Gratitudes can be submitted all year and are shared in Sunday services and posted on the bulletin board in Griffin Hall.

UU Recognition Form