Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer: Castle Monday

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of keeping families together through our Integrated Family Care program! Castle Monday is a special evening at the historic Joslyn Castle on December 1, where guests will hear stories from families and mentors, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and learn how to support this important work.

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the night run smoothly — greeting and checking in guests, answering questions, assisting with event activities (like the silent auction and wine pull), and sharing in the joy of this community celebration. Come be part of an inspiring evening that helps families find hope, stability, and home.

Agency: Apex Community Services

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of keeping families together through our Integrated Family Care program! Castle Monday is a special evening at the historic Joslyn Castle on December 1, where guests will hear stories from families and mentors, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and learn how to support this important work.

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the night run smoothly — greeting and checking in guests, answering questions, assisting with event activities (like the silent auction and wine pull), and sharing in the joy of this community celebration. Come be part of an inspiring evening that helps families find hope, stability, and home.

Agency: Apex Community Services

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 1, 2025

Zip Code: 68131

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Package toys for Winterfest

Meet at the ESU3 building. Sort toys into age/gender categories, then chose individual gifts for a child with a disability. When you choose a child's name-there is a description to help you choose the best gift, then put the gifts in a gift bag and keep organized by family. There are point people to help.

This event is for the families in need, and they will attend a festive party with their entire immediate family to receive these gifts. 

Agency: United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska

Meet at the ESU3 building. Sort toys into age/gender categories, then chose individual gifts for a child with a disability. When you choose a child's name-there is a description to help you choose the best gift, then put the gifts in a gift bag and keep organized by family. There are point people to help.

This event is for the families in need, and they will attend a festive party with their entire immediate family to receive these gifts. 

Agency: United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 5, 2025

Zip Code: 68128

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dowd Chapel Cleaning

Cleaning the Dowd Chapel in preparation of the Christmas season. This might include sweeping floors, dusting, and polishing surfaces. Cleaning may take place on any day in November up until December 10th. Please “sign-up” to express interest and arrange a time to volunteer with Boys Town.

Agency: Boys Town

Cleaning the Dowd Chapel in preparation of the Christmas season. This might include sweeping floors, dusting, and polishing surfaces. Cleaning may take place on any day in November up until December 10th. Please “sign-up” to express interest and arrange a time to volunteer with Boys Town.

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 10, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Christmas Set-up

Volunteers will prepare Christmas shopping for families as Heartland Hope Mission prepares to serve over 8,000 children through their Hope Filled Christmas.  Every hour you give - whether helping behind the scenes now or serving during the event - brings us one step closer to making this Christmas unforgettable for families in our community.


This opportunity occurs at the South O Campus, 2021 U St, Omaha, NE 68107.

Agency: Heartland Hope Mission

Volunteers will prepare Christmas shopping for families as Heartland Hope Mission prepares to serve over 8,000 children through their Hope Filled Christmas.  Every hour you give - whether helping behind the scenes now or serving during the event - brings us one step closer to making this Christmas unforgettable for families in our community.


This opportunity occurs at the South O Campus, 2021 U St, Omaha, NE 68107.

Agency: Heartland Hope Mission

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 11, 2025

Zip Code: 68107

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hope Filled Christmas Event!

This holiday season, you can help bring joy and hope to families right here in our community. Our Hope-Filled Christmas event will serve over 8,000 kids, and we’d love for you to be part of it! As a volunteer, you’ll get to hand out gifts, help parents find the perfect presents, greet families etc, and share in the smiles and laughter that make this event so special.

Every volunteer plays an essential role, and each moment you give reminds families they’re not alone — that hope is alive this Christmas.

Agency: Heartland Hope Mission

This holiday season, you can help bring joy and hope to families right here in our community. Our Hope-Filled Christmas event will serve over 8,000 kids, and we’d love for you to be part of it! As a volunteer, you’ll get to hand out gifts, help parents find the perfect presents, greet families etc, and share in the smiles and laughter that make this event so special.

Every volunteer plays an essential role, and each moment you give reminds families they’re not alone — that hope is alive this Christmas.

Agency: Heartland Hope Mission

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 68107

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Afternoon Food Prep - Siena Francis House


In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!


Agency: Siena Francis House


In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!


Agency: Siena Francis House

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 68102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kitchen Support - Siena Francis House


In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!


Agency: Siena Francis House


In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us prepare a balanced and nutritious meal for the guests of Siena Francis House!

At Siena Francis House, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day to individuals who are food insecure. In this role, you will help organize and restock food in the pantry and refrigerators, assist chefs with meal preparation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to empower and serve hope to those experiencing homelessness!


Agency: Siena Francis House

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 68102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Toyland Distribution

Are you ready to be a holiday hero and create some serious Christmas magic?  

We’re looking for volunteers to join our annual Toyland Distribution. This event aims to bring joy to children and families in need by ensuring every child gets to celebrate the holiday season with Christmas gifts. Volunteers will assist with organization, guiding families through the toy shop, and more.

Sign up at one of our three locations below:

Citadel Corps (midtown, 3738 Cuming St.): https://bttr.im/yg7fx Kroc Center (southeast, 2825 Y St.): https://bttr.im/dg9ns North Corps (northeast, 2401 Manderson St.): https://bttr.im/5pvnz

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Are you ready to be a holiday hero and create some serious Christmas magic?  

We’re looking for volunteers to join our annual Toyland Distribution. This event aims to bring joy to children and families in need by ensuring every child gets to celebrate the holiday season with Christmas gifts. Volunteers will assist with organization, guiding families through the toy shop, and more.

Sign up at one of our three locations below:

Citadel Corps (midtown, 3738 Cuming St.): https://bttr.im/yg7fx Kroc Center (southeast, 2825 Y St.): https://bttr.im/dg9ns North Corps (northeast, 2401 Manderson St.): https://bttr.im/5pvnz

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Dec 18, 2025 through Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 68114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Winter Wonderland Family Event

Help celebrate the holidays with Kids Can! Engage with students and families by playing games, serving cookies, and maybe even meeting Santa! 

Agency: Kids Can Community Center

Help celebrate the holidays with Kids Can! Engage with students and families by playing games, serving cookies, and maybe even meeting Santa! 

Agency: Kids Can Community Center

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 18, 2025

Zip Code: 68117

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Celebration in the Emergency Shelter!

Come help our guests celebrate the holiday season! Join us in spreading holiday cheer to individuals experiencing homelessness at our Emergency Shelter.

Volunteers will help guests choose a Christmas gift and serve holiday treats.

Agency: Siena Francis House

Come help our guests celebrate the holiday season! Join us in spreading holiday cheer to individuals experiencing homelessness at our Emergency Shelter.

Volunteers will help guests choose a Christmas gift and serve holiday treats.

Agency: Siena Francis House

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 68102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Help Us Restock our Pantry

Siena Francis House serves approximately 375 individuals per meal, providing three meals a day, every day of the year.

We need your help unloading pallets of canned goods and restocking our pantry so we can continue serving our guests warm, healthy meals. Volunteers should come prepared to organize and put away pantry items and help keep our pantry space clean!

Agency: Siena Francis House

Siena Francis House serves approximately 375 individuals per meal, providing three meals a day, every day of the year.

We need your help unloading pallets of canned goods and restocking our pantry so we can continue serving our guests warm, healthy meals. Volunteers should come prepared to organize and put away pantry items and help keep our pantry space clean!

Agency: Siena Francis House

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 68102

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hanukkah Parade and Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Help to put up and take down several tables. Enjoy the celebration with special food, music, and dancing. Some light clean-up after the event. 

Agency: Boys Town

Help to put up and take down several tables. Enjoy the celebration with special food, music, and dancing. Some light clean-up after the event. 

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 21, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Decorate for Christmas & Serve Dinner at Boys Town's Great Hall

This holiday, 240 Boys Town youth are unable to return home for Christmas. Make the holiday a little brighter by serving dinner

Volunteers will decorate tables with decor provided by Boys Town, then assist Boys Town Visitors' Center kitchen staff providing table service, bringing the meals to youth dining in the hall and with clean up after dinner.Volunteers should be comfortable walking and carrying plates.Please wear comfortable shoes. Holiday sweaters encouraged.

Please ask for Melissa upon arrival. For assistance call 402-630-3862.

Agency: Boys Town

This holiday, 240 Boys Town youth are unable to return home for Christmas. Make the holiday a little brighter by serving dinner

Volunteers will decorate tables with decor provided by Boys Town, then assist Boys Town Visitors' Center kitchen staff providing table service, bringing the meals to youth dining in the hall and with clean up after dinner.Volunteers should be comfortable walking and carrying plates.Please wear comfortable shoes. Holiday sweaters encouraged.

Please ask for Melissa upon arrival. For assistance call 402-630-3862.

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 23, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Serve Dinner & Cleanup at Boys Town Great Hall

This holiday, 240 Boys Town youth are unable to return home for Christmas. Be a warm and friendly neighbor by serving dinner. 

Volunteers will be assisting Boys Town Visitors' Center kitchen staff providing table service, bringing the meals to youth dining in the hall and with clean up after dinner.Volunteers should be comfortable walking and carrying plates.Please wear comfortable shoes. Holiday sweaters encouraged.

Please ask for Melissa upon arrival. For assistance call 402-630-3862.

Agency: Boys Town

This holiday, 240 Boys Town youth are unable to return home for Christmas. Be a warm and friendly neighbor by serving dinner. 

Volunteers will be assisting Boys Town Visitors' Center kitchen staff providing table service, bringing the meals to youth dining in the hall and with clean up after dinner.Volunteers should be comfortable walking and carrying plates.Please wear comfortable shoes. Holiday sweaters encouraged.

Please ask for Melissa upon arrival. For assistance call 402-630-3862.

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 23, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Toy Sorting

Join us in spreading holiday cheer by volunteering at our Christmas Toy Shop!

We need dedicated volunteers to help sort and inventory Christmas gifts currently being purchased and donated to The Salvation Army's annual Toyland and Adopt-A-Family programs. Your support will ensure families can easily select toys for their children at a later distribution event.

Qualifications:

Best for volunteers aged 16 and older who are comfortable walking and standing for extended periods.Ability to lift and move boxes (up to 25lbs).No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.

Group Participation:

We welcome both groups and individuals to volunteer. Please reach out to the volunteer team if you'd like to volunteer with a group, you can contact us at wstvolunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org or 402-898-6000.

Registration Requirements:

Each volunteer must be registered to be onsite for this activity. Please do not bring friends or children who have not signed up.Volunteers aged 16 and 17 will need to have a parent permission form on file to volunteer without a guardian present.

Location: 2525 Dodge Street 

What to Expect:

Once you sign up for this activity, you will receive an email  before your shift with reminder information and details.Please reach out to the Volunteer Team with any questions. wstvolunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org or 402-898-6000

Sign up HERE.

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Join us in spreading holiday cheer by volunteering at our Christmas Toy Shop!

We need dedicated volunteers to help sort and inventory Christmas gifts currently being purchased and donated to The Salvation Army's annual Toyland and Adopt-A-Family programs. Your support will ensure families can easily select toys for their children at a later distribution event.

Qualifications:

Best for volunteers aged 16 and older who are comfortable walking and standing for extended periods.Ability to lift and move boxes (up to 25lbs).No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.

Group Participation:

We welcome both groups and individuals to volunteer. Please reach out to the volunteer team if you'd like to volunteer with a group, you can contact us at wstvolunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org or 402-898-6000.

Registration Requirements:

Each volunteer must be registered to be onsite for this activity. Please do not bring friends or children who have not signed up.Volunteers aged 16 and 17 will need to have a parent permission form on file to volunteer without a guardian present.

Location: 2525 Dodge Street 

What to Expect:

Once you sign up for this activity, you will receive an email  before your shift with reminder information and details.Please reach out to the Volunteer Team with any questions. wstvolunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org or 402-898-6000

Sign up HERE.

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 23, 2025

Zip Code: 68131

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bell Ringing

Join us at the iconic Red Kettles by reserving  your Bell Ringing shifts at https://www.registertoring.com/

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Join us at the iconic Red Kettles by reserving  your Bell Ringing shifts at https://www.registertoring.com/

Agency: The Salvation Army of Omaha

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 24, 2025

Zip Code: 68114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sort Clothing Donations

Did you know Santa Monica House has multiple donation areas across our locations? We're looking for volunteers to help sort, organize, and move clothing from seasonal storage to donation rooms.

Work alongside our on-site volunteer coordinators and make a meaningful impact with every folded shirt and sorted bin.

Whether you're a one-time helper or looking for a regular gig, we’d love to have you!

Interested? Reach out today to get started.

Agency: The Santa Monica House

Did you know Santa Monica House has multiple donation areas across our locations? We're looking for volunteers to help sort, organize, and move clothing from seasonal storage to donation rooms.

Work alongside our on-site volunteer coordinators and make a meaningful impact with every folded shirt and sorted bin.

Whether you're a one-time helper or looking for a regular gig, we’d love to have you!

Interested? Reach out today to get started.

Agency: The Santa Monica House

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 68131-3710

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospice Holiday Volunteer Helpers

Suncrest Hospice is looking for Holiday volunteers to join the Suncrest Team as we provide excellent care and support to our Hospice patients and their families in their home or facility.  The philosophy of hospice care is to provide comfort and the highest quality of life that one can achieve at the end of life. Through an interdisciplinary team: nurse, home health aide, social worker, Chaplin, music therapist, massage therapists and volunteers, we help the patient and family walk through their journey. Whether you are needing community service hours or wanting to gain some experience in the medical field or share your musical talent, we have an amazing Volunteer program to educate about Hospice volunteering. We need compassionate volunteers to assist us in our facilities while family members are out of town celebrating the holidays. No one wants to alone on the holidays and you can help with your time! 

We would love for you to be a part of our team! Volunteers play a critical role in hospice and I would love the opportunity to chat with you over the phone about our volunteer program. If you are 16 years or older, please reach out to me M-F 9-4p at 402-509-7655, You can also email me at TRodriguez@suncrestcare.com. I look forward to speaking with you! 

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Suncrest Hospice is looking for Holiday volunteers to join the Suncrest Team as we provide excellent care and support to our Hospice patients and their families in their home or facility.  The philosophy of hospice care is to provide comfort and the highest quality of life that one can achieve at the end of life. Through an interdisciplinary team: nurse, home health aide, social worker, Chaplin, music therapist, massage therapists and volunteers, we help the patient and family walk through their journey. Whether you are needing community service hours or wanting to gain some experience in the medical field or share your musical talent, we have an amazing Volunteer program to educate about Hospice volunteering. We need compassionate volunteers to assist us in our facilities while family members are out of town celebrating the holidays. No one wants to alone on the holidays and you can help with your time! 

We would love for you to be a part of our team! Volunteers play a critical role in hospice and I would love the opportunity to chat with you over the phone about our volunteer program. If you are 16 years or older, please reach out to me M-F 9-4p at 402-509-7655, You can also email me at TRodriguez@suncrestcare.com. I look forward to speaking with you! 

Agency: Suncrest Hospice

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 31, 2026

Zip Code: 68124

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Serving Dinner w/ Girls Inc.

Come in and join us as we serve a warm meal to our girls. Girls Inc. provides a meal to each girl Monday- Friday. 

Agency: Girls Inc. of Omaha

Come in and join us as we serve a warm meal to our girls. Girls Inc. provides a meal to each girl Monday- Friday. 

Agency: Girls Inc. of Omaha

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 68104

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Programming Assistance

Join in on the heart of what we do. Monday through Friday, Girls Inc. provides programming in areas like healthy cooking, literacy, and STEM. Come be a part of something bigger! 

Agency: Girls Inc. of Omaha

Join in on the heart of what we do. Monday through Friday, Girls Inc. provides programming in areas like healthy cooking, literacy, and STEM. Come be a part of something bigger! 

Agency: Girls Inc. of Omaha

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Nov 30, 2026

Zip Code: 68104

Allow Groups: Yes