Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
Looking to make a lasting impact in the lives of Iowa’s children? Volunteer with Orchard Place and help us develop strong futures!
Orchard Place serves more than 6,000 children and teens each year, empowering them to find hope and resilience to overcome mental health challenges. Explore upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate through our volunteer portal.
Please note: All volunteers must be 18 or older to participate at the Orchard Place Campus.
If your group would like to volunteer on a different date, please reach out, and we’ll be happy to discuss available options!



How Can I Volunteer?
- Mentor a youth at the Residential Campus by meeting with them once a week.
- Gather your family, friends, teammates and create holiday treat bags
- Provide a meal for the youth and staff at any of our locations
- Help us keep our Campus and building clean, sign up for a Service Project
- Group Activities
- In-Kind Donations
- Volunteer at an event
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Amy Payne-Johnson
Director of Volunteers & Special Events
925 SW Porter Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
(515) 287-9605
ajohnson@orchardplace.org