Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Join United Way of the Midlands as we inventory supplies for our upcoming Good on the Go projects. Volunteers will assist staff in inventorying supplies for upcoming kit builds in the community. These kit builds will benefit local nonprofit partners. 

Tasks include:

Moving boxes to and from pallet*,Unpacking boxes, Inventorying supplies, Re-boxing so that supplies are ready for assembly, Separating supplies for each Good on the Go project,Maintaining inventory counts of each item**,Breaking down cardboard**, and Popping air pillows used for shipping**.

How to dress:

Closed-toe shoesComfortable clothes that can get dirty. (Boxes from shipping may be dusty.)Remember to bring a reusable water bottle.

Join us on the second Friday each month.

Support donor stewardship by assisting with mailing support!

Task: Volunteers will label and stuff envelopes.

Additional details:

This clerical task will occur at the United Way of the Midlands office. Volunteers are welcome to sit or stand. No lifting is required. 

Arrival Instructions:

Please note that the streets surrounding Millwork Commons are under construction and closures vary.

United Way of the Midlands is located in the Ashton Building, 1229 Millwork Ave., Ste. 402 (4th Floor). The main entrance is located on Millwork Avenue across from Hello Apartments. Upon entering the building, elevators are on the right hand side in the center of the main level. There will be an A-frame sign welcoming visitors to the United Way of the Midlands near the elevators.

Parking: Please see the parking map below for available free and metered parking.

United Way of the Midlands works in close collaboration with nonprofit and corporate partners to identify opportunities and recruit qualified volunteers.

Benefit to nonprofits:
• Provide beneficial knowledge and skills to enhance the organization.
• Provide training opportunities for employees and community clients.
• Engage volunteers in specialized opportunities to serve the organization’s mission.
• Maximize the impact of donor dollars by having critical organizational needs met that may otherwise be contracted out at a cost.
Benefit to volunteers:
• Serve as subject matter experts to assist local nonprofits.
• Utilize your individual skills, knowledge, and expertise to make an impact.
• Become more intimately aware of the needs facing our community by working alongside local nonprofit leaders.
• Effect tangible impact that may not otherwise be possible for the nonprofit due to the constraints of limited time, staff and budget.

Please sign-up to complete a brief questionnaire detailing your availability and skills. UWM volunteer engagement staff will follow-up within 3 business days to share current opportunities and continue the discussion.

Join United Way of the Midlands in an unique volunteer opportunity – let your voice be heard! We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Community Investment Review Team (CIRT) process. CIRT participants are an integral part of UWM’s Community Care Fund investments. As a CIRT volunteer, you will read, review, and score local program applications submitted for funding. After thoughtful dialogue and analysis, new volunteers work alongside experienced returning volunteers and UWM staff to distribute grant funds amongst the programs.

CIRT Volunteer Time Commitment:

CIRT Volunteers typically serve approximately 20 hours total during investment cycle years. Applications are reviewed in February. Meetings to determine funding and discuss the process are held March - May. There will be ongoing engagement opportunities throughout the year.Two meetings during the work week per investment cycle are required to review applications and determine funding decisions. These meetings may take up to 3.5-hours each. There will be a virtual attendance option for these meetings.

UWM strives to amplify community voice in all we do. Come and be a part of this critical process, helping to strengthen your community through impactful services.

Sign up to receive more information!

To provide additional exposure to opportunities to aid in disaster relief, please find the application to volunteer with the American Red Cross following:  

American Red Cross Volunteer Application

The application process can take a few days and requires your authorization for a Background Check. Once your Red Cross application is complete, you will be contacted about your volunteer interest and referred to the appropriate department for necessary training.

Updated: 09/04/2025 at 7 a.m.

To provide additional exposure to opportunities to aid in disaster relief, please find the application to volunteer with the Salvation Army following:  

Salvation Army Volunteer Application

Updated: 09/04/2025 at 7 a.m.

To provide additional exposure to opportunities to aid in disaster relief, please find the application to volunteer with Omaha Rapid Response following:  

Rapid Response Volunteer Application

Omaha Rapid Response (Facebook Page)

Updated: 09/04/2025 at 7 a.m.

United Housing Network (UHN) Vision

By stabilizing housing, we empower families to regain control, prevent future crises and build lasting financial security.

Volunteers will facilitate classes to families served to build knowledge and lasting financial security. In partnership with Financial Beginnings volunteers will be trained in Financial Beginnings Forward Program curriculum facilitation. UHN Classes will be held at various times on weekdays depending on the schedules of the families currently in the program. We anticipate smaller class sizes as we launch the network with a goal of 15 attendees as the UNH grows. 

To learn more about the United Housing Network, please visit the United Way of the Midlands website.

 

Financial Beginnings Forward Program Summary 

The Forward Program combines group learning and hands-on activities to empower economically vulnerable adults to mitigate debt, establish savings, and increase their financial stability, to protect income, shelter, and insurance when cash is short. This program helps you make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Through increased financial capability, individuals’ life opportunities are extended – from savings to higher education to housing to secure retirement. Empower others to take control of their financial futures.

 

Responsibilities:

Attend all Train the Trainer classes with Financial Beginnings.  Facilitate classes of varying sizes from 1-15 people. No prior knowledge of finance is required.Volunteers should plan to facilitate at least one class every 6 months to maintain active volunteer status.This is a great opportunity for those with a passion to teach or train. Maintains professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.English proficiency sufficient for communication. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

 

Physical Requirements:

Volunteers may sit or stand while facilitatingReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The noise level if the work environment is typically low. 

 

Next Steps:

Sign-up to express interestAdd your availability to your Get Connected profile

From the top gray toolbar, select the drop-down option from your initial's icon, scroll to the middle of the page, on the right-hand side you will find the heading “Availability”

UWM Housing Program Manager will follow up with you to schedule an interview and the facilitator training.

Special thanks to Financial Beginnings for their partnership.

**United Way of the Midlands offers a Court Referral Community Service Program (CRCSP) participants are required to check in before completing any community service hours.

For the Court Referral Community Service Program (CRCSP) Please contact:
Call: 402.522.7932.