Get involved in the mission and vision of DH517 & Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of DH517. We are so appreciative of those who sacrificially serve others through DH for God’s glory. We strive to equip our volunteers for the area they are serving. Volunteer training is offered by appointment, please contact info@discoverhope517.com to schedule your orientation. We suggest to anyone interested in volunteering at DH to join us on a Tuesday night for dinner and a lesson. Or stop by the community center during the day to fill out a volunteer application, visit with current volunteers and get a feel for the ministry. Come join the DH517 family and be an instrument of change for our community!
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
NEWTON:
Front Desk: Every other Thursday 12:30-4 pm, Fridays 12:30-4 pm
Bread of Life Meal Ministry: Looking for businesses/individuals/Churches who would like to supply and/or serve lunch on a designated day/time.
Restoration House for Men: We are in need of volunteers for weekend shifts. Please contact info@Discoverhope517.com for additional details
PELLA:
Please contact Pella@DiscoverHope517.com for current volunteer opportunities
FAIRFIELD:
Please contact Fairfield@DiscoverHope517.com for current volunteer opportunities.
KNOXVILLE:
Please contact Knoxville@DiscoverHope517.com for current volunteer opportunities.


To change a life is to change, and community, and YOU can make a difference!
Be The Difference in 2023!
Join our DH517 Family!
We are currently hiring for a Resident Manager at our Newton location for Restoration House for Men.
Please see the Job Description below and download the application!
To submit your job application, please send them to info@discoverhope517.com

Interested in walking alongside someone who is new in their faith or sobriety and/or recovery?
Join us for training to become a Navigator or Mentor!
Please contact the ministry for the next Training class!
What is a Navigator?
Navigators have themselves had success in recovery and are able to help someone in that transformation process in our New Life program. They are trained and equipped to have the skills and tools needed to assist the person they are assigned to walk with.
What is a Spiritual Mentor?
Spiritual mentors are individuals grounded in the Christian faith. Our mentors are introduced during the later phase of the New Life program designed to transition the recoveree to a faith community for support and growth in their faith journey.

Volunteers Spotlight
Our volunteers and community partners truly are the hands and feet of Discover Hope 517. Without them, we would not be able to do what we do. We would love to show them off a bit!
Meet Kay
Meet Kay Norcross!! Kay has been volunteering at DH517 for about 18 months now at our front desk. She also helps us with various things around the office. She chose DH517 because she is friends with a couple who had gone through a DH517 Program and her son is...
Meet Colette
Meet Colette Moore! She has been graciously serving DH517 for a year now and drives all the way from Ames once a week to volunteer at our Front Desk! She choose DH517 because she welcomed the opportunity to serve in a Christ-centered environment! A fun fact about her...
Meet Vickie!
Met Vickie White! Vickie has been volunteering at DH517 Front desk for 2 1/2 years! She helps us with answering phones, greeting those who come through our doors, and helps however is needed. She chose to serve at DH517 after retiring because she knew that she wanted...