Volunteer

Whether you’re interested in helping out at a fundraising event, refurbishing wheelchairs, or providing administrative assistance, we appreciate your support and the generous gift of your time and talents. We’d love for you to join our growing group of volunteers!

There are a number of ways to get connected with the Hope Haven community and get involved.

Ways to Get Involved

  • Fundraising Events
  • Religious Services/Retreats
  • Administrative Support
  • Wheelchair Workshops
  • Wheelchair Distribution Trips
  • Program Support

Interested in participating in a distribution, collection, or other volunteer activities?

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!

International Ministries

Wheelchair Refurbishing

Bring new life to donated wheelchairs and prepare them for shipment around the world at one of our ten regional wheelchair workshops in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota.

Wheelchair Distribution Trips

Anyone with a heart to help others is invited to join a Hope Haven International Ministries wheelchair distribution trip. Teams are in need of doctors and nurses, physical and occupational therapists, wheelchair seating specialists, and language translators. Other important volunteer duties include paperwork, photography, and providing support to wheelchair recipients – you don’t need a specific set of talents to join! Volunteers pay their own expenses or raise support from home churches, family and friends. Arrangements are coordinated by HHI staff.
Upcoming Trips:

Cabo: February 3-12, 2023

Romania: March 9-19, 2023

Vietnam: May 6-13, 2023

Costa Rica: May 26-June 2, 2023

Costa Rica: November 4-11, 2023

Vietnam: December 26-January 2, 2023

Costa Rica: January 17-24, 2024

Vietnam: May 4-11, 2024

Wheelchair Collection

Attics and basements hold hidden treasures – wheelchairs and other medical equipment that are desperately needed around the world! You can do a one-time collection drive in your area or volunteer to be a drop off location for others to bring their wheelchairs throughout the year. You can be located anywhere in the country to participate in this. Truck Drivers are also needed to help transport the wheelchairs across the continent back to NW Iowa.

Items We Accept:
  • Wheelchairs In Repairable Condition
  • Crutches (Not Wooden)
  • Metal or Fiberglass Canes
  • Shower Chairs
  • Commodes
  • Catheters
Items We Will Not Accept:
  • Power Wheelchairs
  • Rollators
  • Walkers
  • Physical Therapy Equipment
  • Medical Equipment
  • Wheelchairs That Are Beyond Repair

Join Our Team

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Pay on Demand with
    Dayforce Wallet
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Health Insurance