Get Involved
There are a number of ways to become involved with Shelter House. We are able to accommodate short term volunteers (needing 10 hours or less), long term volunteer opportunities (above 10 hours, usually divided by 1-2 hours per week), and groups of 2 or more people. Please see below for our upcoming volunteer opportunities that involve only a one time commitment.
Click here to download a copy of the Shelter House Volunteer Application. Please print this application or go to Shelter House to pick up an application if you are unable to print one. Once you have completed the application you can submit it by faxing it to Megan DeMeulenaere, the Volunteer Coordinator at 319-351-2137, mail it to P.O. Box 3146, Iowa City, IA 52244, or drop it off at Shelter House located at 331 N. Gilbert Street in Iowa City.
If you would like to volunteer with Shelter House as a group, please have each person wishing to participate complete an application and turn them in together along with the name of a contact person for your group.
Click here to download a copy of the Shelter House Volunteer Training Manual. Please review this manual once you have been assigned an interview and orientation time. Also, please click here to review and sign our confidentiality agreement. Bring both of these with you to your scheduled interview.
Another great way for you or your organization to get involved at the shelter is to provide and serve a dinner to our residents. We serve 30-40 homeless men, women, and children every night. You or your organization can sign up to provide a dinner by following this link.
If you are interested in serving on the Shelter House Board of Directors, contact Executive Director Crissy Canganelli at (319) 338-5416, extension 102.
During the winter months, several local churches work with Shelter house to provide additional overnight housing space through the Overflow Project. If you or your church are interested in participating, please contact Christine Mullen at (319) 337-5716.
For more information about donated items needed, click here.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter House Book Sale
February, 2008 (exact dates to be announced)
TrinityChurch
Shelter House Gala
April 5, 2008
Location to be announced
Click here to learn more about the 10,000 hours show and other volunteer opportunities in Johnson County.
Friends of Shelter House
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce