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Are you looking for an opportunity to serve those who are homeless and hungry in a meaningful, ongoing way? Our M25 Network is made up of volunteers who have chosen to partner with Hope Ministries to help men, women and children in need. Our M25 Network has several levels of involvement to help fit your availability. Keep reading to learn more!

What is M25?

M25 is a community service network of committed individuals engaged in purposeful and high-impact volunteer activities serving as ambassadors for the cause of homelessness.

Current M25 Network Volunteers click here for updates and announcements.



M25 Levels of Involvement

1. Community Ambassador ... An M25 Network volunteer who represents Hope Ministries to their sphere of influence in the general community (friends, family, etc.), participates as able in monthly M25 service days and through special events and financial support.

2. Facility Volunteer ... An M25 Network volunteer who, in addition to acting as a Community Ambassador, serves regularly at one of Hope Ministries five facilities in a specific role. Facility volunteers also participate as able in M25 service days and through special events and financial support. Click to view our long list of individual facility volunteer opportunities.

3. Church Ambassador... An M25 Network volunteer who, in addition acting as Community Ambassador, acts as a liaison between Hope Ministries and their church family by promoting special events and other service opportunities. Church Ambassadors also participate as able in monthly M25 service days and through special events and financial support.

4. Workplace Ambassador ... An M25 Network volunteer who, in addition to acting as a Community Ambassador, acts as a liaison between Hope Ministries and their place of employment by promoting special events and other service opportunities. Workplace ambassadors also participate as able in monthly M25 service days and through special events and financial support.

5. M25 Youth Ambassador ... The M25 Youth Ambassador Service Club is made up of high school youth serving as ambassadors for the cause of homelessness through Hope Ministries. Click here to learn more.

How do I get involved?

Step 1:Complete a formal written or online volunteer inquiry.

Step 2: Schedule to attend a Hope Ministries volunteer introduction and orientation meeting.

Step 3: Complete our individual information survey. This will be sent to you by Hope Ministries staff following receipt of your formal application. We ask that you complete this information in full and bring the completed form to your scheduled volunteer introduction and orientation meeting.

Step 4: Schedule to attend a ministry-wide orientation. This may be scheduled as an extended part of your volunteer introduction and information meeting.

4b: Depending on your placement, we may schedule an additional facility orientation. If you have any additional questions about our M25 Network, please feel free to call us at (515) 265-7272 or e-mail info@hopeiowa.org. Thank you!