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Join Our Family of Compassionate Volunteers
Our rich community of volunteers has made Emmaus House the place it is today. If you feel called to serve, we invite you to join us in our mission. Discover how you can use your time and talents to help us create a welcoming space in the heart of Des Moines.
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Hospitality
Hospitality is at the heart of what we do by making Emmaus House a welcoming and peaceful space:
- Welcoming and hosting guests who come to a retreat
- Providing or making food for group retreats
- Hosting a private retreatant in the building on weekends
Building & Grounds
Help make Emmaus House a beautiful place inside and out:
- Yard and garden upkeep
- Indoor plant watering
- Set up and reset before and after events
Office Assistance
- Mailings
- Data entry
- General office help
Liturgical
- Lecturing or being an EM at weekday Masses
- Sacristan (training provided)
Reach Out about future volunteer opportunities
Emmaus House Volunteer Spotlight
“I volunteer at Emmaus House because I believe in its mission to offer spiritual companionship and a safe, welcoming space for everyone, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. Because it’s rooted in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality, Emmaus House helps people learn to find God in their everyday lives—a need that I believe is vital in our world today.“
– Faye Akers
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