Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Girls on the Run Coaches Needed for Fall 2025

Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young girls for a lifetime of success. This innovative after-school program combines exercise and education to promote healthy habits and self-respect in third-through sixth-grade girls. Participants meet twice weekly for two months to train for a 5K run/walk. Along the way, participants make friends, play games and learn how cool it is to be a girl!

Girls on the Run is always looking for like-minded women who support our mission. You do not have to be a runner to coach or help with our programs. After a pre-season meeting, coaching involves about 3 hours per week for 8 weeks. The total time commitment is about 36 hours over 12 weeks. Coaching is a blast! The girls' energy and enthusiasm are contagious and you'll have just as much fun as they do. Coaches must be nonsmoking female volunteers who enjoy working with kids and are positive role models for girls.

Coach Training sessions will be held in August. The Fall 2025 season begins in September and ends in November.

Are you ready to advance inclusion in our community?

Join us for a transformative experience at the Autism Ally Masterclass on September 9th, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM, brought to you by Autism Action Partnership (AAP).

Discover the keys to fostering a more inclusive and supportive community alongside individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and fellow Autism Allies. This engaging masterclass will provide you with firsthand insights into the world of neurodiversity, empowering you to become an Autism Ally.

What to expect:

Why attend?

By attending the Autism Ally Masterclass, you are taking a meaningful step towards creating a more compassionate and understanding community for all.

Join us on September 9th, 2025, as we unite to become Autism Allies. Together, we can make a difference!

Register now and be a part of this impactful event! Those who attend will receive an AAP Autism Ally t-shirt!

Register Here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/autism-action-partnership/autism-ally-masterclass-september-9th-2025

At Nebraska Diaper Bank Volunteer Diaper Wrapping Event you can expect to be active, move diaper boxes, unload diapers out of boxes, bundle diapers, stack and bag bundled diapers.

Diaper wrapping takes place in a warehouse setting; closed-toe shoes are required.  Volunteers will be standing for the shift; we can accommodate some seated jobs.  

Please complete Nebraska Diaper Bank's volunteer waiver prior to arrival on September 12th

Volunteers have a tremendous impact on Heart Ministry Center and the community we serve. We offer opportunities for individuals, families, companies, schools, and organizations to work together to provide critical meals to our neighbors in need. You can come for a one-time volunteer shift or an ongoing volunteer experience.

Volunteers are needed to:

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

Supporting Siena Francis House as a meal service volunteer is one of the most impactful ways to serve those experiencing homelessness in the Omaha community. As a meal service volunteer, you will help prepare the dining room, set tables with needed items, and assist our kitchen staff in serving over 300 meals. Tasks may include plating food, distributing utensils, and ensuring guests have what they need for a positive dining experience. After service, you will work alongside our staff and other volunteers to clean and maintain the dining area. Your help is invaluable in making sure everyone is served efficiently, and with dignity and care.

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

Siena Francis House provides shelter guests with clothing and hygiene items from our clothing closet to help them thrive. All clothing is sourced through donations, which are received, organized, and sorted by volunteers at the dock. Volunteer tasks include folding and assembling linen sets, organizing the clothing closet, and receiving donations from Omaha community members.

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

Due to capacity and a scheduling conflict, we are changing locations from our urban farm to community garden.  The community garden is where City Sprouts started 30 years ago.  This site is where our offices are located and we host the majority of our community events and workshops.  There is a chicken coop, geodesic greenhouse, outdoor free fridge/pantry, u-pick community garden, and more.  Volunteers will be helping clear out and beautify an overgrown area outside of our fence, deep cleaning the chicken coop, and helping to paint some garden signs (if there are some creative folks in the group).  

Volunteer intake form: Please take a few minutes to fill out the volunteer intake form at least 48 hours prior to the volunteer event

Location: 4002 Seward Street

Parking: Street parking is available on 40th street and Seward.  We are in a residential neighborhood where spots are limited, so carpooling is encouraged!!

Garden Host: Shannon 402-707-2860

**Please dress for the weather in closed-toed shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoor work.  Bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have then (otherwise we have some to share).  Garden is located next to our office/education center and has indoor bathroom access.  We will gather by the chicken coop on the North side of the building.  

Siena Francis House provides shelter guests with clothing and hygiene items from our clothing closet to help them thrive. All clothing is sourced through donations, which are received, organized, and sorted by volunteers at the dock. Volunteer tasks include folding and assembling linen sets, organizing the clothing closet, and receiving donations from Omaha community members.

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

How cute are these toothbrush ghosts??? These will surely make kids smile this Halloween! Come support Firefly's I-Smile program by making these spooky but oh so adorable ghosts that will be handed out at events coming up this Halloween season.

Make an impact by helping us help kiddo's show their boo-tiful smiles!  

Thank you for volunteering your time to share some positive words with College Possible students who are entering their first year of college.

We will provide writing materials and some message suggestions as you and other volunteers write to just over 120 first year college students. 

What to expect:

Option to write notes at a standing table or at conference table

Business Casual attire

No heavy lifting required

Help Stephen Center revitalize their campus groups by removing old weed mesh, pulling weeds, and picking up litter. 

We are looking for volunteers who love swag! 

Volunteers will tag our swag items with logos and creating "swag bags" for multiple VNA programs. 

A great opportunity! We will be sending a heartfelt Thank You to new Red Cross volunteers who have recently made the decision to join our mission!

Come help us support our volunteers!

Each year, Keep Omaha Beautiful engages thousands of volunteers from all ages and skill levels who want to contribute to a healthy urban ecosystem. Service activities are designed to benefit our community and the environment.

During this year's Day of Caring, help our community by volunteering to reduce litter pollution at Hanscom Park!

Please dress comfortably and casually with closed toe shoes, bring plenty of water, and don't forget your sunscreen!

Volunteers will connect with KOB staff at the pavilion.

Support donor stewardship by assisting with mailing support!

Task: Volunteers will label and stuff envelopes.

Additional details:

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.

Who We Are:

TeamMates Mentoring is a school based mentoring program for 3rd through post-secondary students. TeamMates spans six states: Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, and Missouri. We serve over 180+ communities. 

What You Will be Doing:

We want to thank our Chapter Program Coordinators, Board Members, and Mentors with handwritten cards of appreciation for all the heart work they do! This is a meaningful opportunity to spread kindness —one card at a time.

We will provide writing materials, messages of thanks, and lunch.

Where: 

Our office is located at Nebraska Crossing in Gretna. We are in the Southwest corner of the mall behind Adidas and Old Navy.

At  Kids Can Community Center, our mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences. Founded in 1908 as the Social Settlement Association of Omaha, we changed our name to Kids Can Community Center to better reflect our vision for children and families in our community.  Today we are a state-licensed childcare provider for children ages 6 weeks to 13-years old, offering full-day early childhood education.

As a volunteer reader, you'll have the opportunity to read in one of our Early Childhood classrooms!

Volunteers will be assisting us with the following:

We will provide all items for each project.

After registering, we will be in contact with you to discuss your preferred start and end times as we are very flexible. Thank you for considering Firefly! 

Goodwill Omaha’s YouthBuild program is gearing up to welcome a new class of dedicated young adults in October. To ensure they have the best start possible, we need your help to clean and organize our YouthBuild shop.

Join us for a rewarding volunteer event on September 12th!

What You'll Do:

Goodwill’s Work Experience program will be starting up again this August. Participants receive on-site job training, learn work-based skills, and even some skills they can use in their everyday life. Participants are given the opportunity to work while learning how to work.

Join us for a rewarding volunteer event on September 12th!

What You'll Do:

How many? We are looking for 6-8 volunteers. We have three different sites to assist at. (Blair, Council Bluffs, and our Omaha site at 4115 S 72nd St.)

Why?

The Work Experience participants can use all the support they can get. We do our best to cultivate an environment that welcomes learning and development, but sometimes the participants could benefit from a one-on-one approach. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on these individuals as well as the community. Your participation shows a level of compassion that we try to emulate day in and day out. Any assistance provided also provides a good example for the participants to look up to. Finally, you are guaranteed to have a great time! Working with our participants will warm your heart and leave you with a sense of pride you can carry with you long after you leave the facility. We can’t wait to see you there!

Come spend a day on the construction site!

Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs looks forward to sharing our mission and hammers with a group of volunteers working to promote affordable housing in our community! Habitat CB staff will provide all tools, materials and supervision needed. Volunteers bring their excitement and hardwork. No special skills needed! Together we will complete a project that will have real impact for our neighbors!

This project will be held at a location within Council Bluffs. Addresses will be provided the week prior to the event. The volunteer experience will last from 9 am-4 pm with an hour for lunch. Please dress according to the weather and be prepared to get dirty. All volunteers should bring a water bottle and any sunscreen or bug spray. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. Any protective equipment needed will be provided (hard hats, gloves, eye & ear protection). 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We can not wait to spend the day with you!

This is a wonderful, virtual opportunity to learn about a population that is often misunderstood. Currently, 1 in 31 children are being diagnosed with autism (CDC, 2025) and it's estimated that 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. are living with autism (CDC, 2023). Autism causes the brain to process and interact with the world differently, which, when not understood or supported, can lead to challenges in various community settings and relationships.
For this year's Day of Caring, we challenge you to take the time to learn about the experiences of individuals and families impacted by autism, and walk away with valuable tips to promote inclusion.

Use Promo Code "Day of Caring2025" to access the course for FREE! 

Girls Inc. offers a variety of sports and physical activities for our girls. Please consider joining us to help keep this area clean and tidy. We need help with organization as well as air up basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls! 

Help us keep our campus clean. We share a park with the community and could use your help to keep it looking beautiful. 

During the school year, we help provide transportation from over 30 Omaha metro schools.

Please consider helping us keep them safe and clean for our girls. 

Just bring yourself- all supplies will be provided.

Join us in making our campus shine! Calling all volunteers who want to make a positive impact on our campus! We are recruiting volunteers to help with our campus beautification project. Whether you have a green thumb or just a passion for creating a more beautiful environment, we want YOU to join us.

Friday September 12th 9am-1pm, CRCC Southwest Center 5321 S 138th St, Omaha NE 68137

No prior experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of gloves (all other supplies and equipment provided). However if you have a favorite tool that would be helpful please bring what you want! Let's make our campus the best it can be!

(Tasks include weeding, tearing out dead plants and bushes, mulching, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, etc.)

Help us reorganize our offices! We will be moving office furniture from the 1st to 3rd floor and taking recycling materials to a recycling center. 

Join us in making our campus shine! Calling all volunteers who want to make a positive impact on our campus! We are recruiting volunteers to help with our campus beautification project. Whether you have a green thumb or just a passion for creating a more beautiful environment, we want YOU to join us.

Friday September 12th 9am-1pm, CRCC Northwest Center 2010 N 88th St. Omaha, NE 68134

No prior experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of gloves (all other supplies and equipment provided). However if you have a favorite tool that would be helpful please bring what you want! Let's make our campus the best it can be!

(Tasks include weeding, tearing out dead plants and bushes, mulching, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, etc.)

In conjunction with Day of Caring and the celebration of volunteerism across our great community, we are inviting you to join us to prepare nutritious, grab-&-go meals for the young adults at Omaha Home for Boys.

As a volunteer, you will be preparing ingredients for simple freezer meals and assembling meal kits.

Come be a part of this meaningful project that will put easy-to-cook, nutritious meals into the hands of the young adults served by OHB. Many of our young adult clients are also single parents who are trying to provide for little ones. What better way to support these young adults and children than by providing them with a meal to share!

Thank you for choosing to volunteer at Food Bank for the Heartland. We are excited to have your group come volunteer with us.

Some activities you can expect are:

ATTIRE

PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES

PARKING & ARRIVAL

Our elementary literacy program is gearing up to deliver around 8,000 books to students across our schools - and we need your help to make it happen!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to stamp books, sort by grade level/class, and stack them for easy finding. 

Whether you're a master organizer, speedy stamper, or just someone who wants to make a difference, we would love to have you join us!

Details of activity/task: Outlook Enrichment is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with photo library management. Volunteers will be asked to label pictures in our photo library with descriptive/alt text titles to make them accessible to our blind and low-vision associates.

Dress: Please wear comfortable attire.

Required Form: https://www.outlooken.org/outlook-volunteer-registration/

We ask for 1-2 hours of your time.

Support Project Hope Pack by organizing a donation drive for essential supplies like hygiene and comfort items. This is a flexible, team-friendly opportunity that helps us gather items for hundreds of Hope Packs for children in our community who have experienced trauma due to child abuse and/or neglect. 

This opportunity is perfect for any team - we'll provide you with a list to help you get started! Sign-up to express interest and be contacted by CASA for Douglas County staff.

Join Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) at this year’s Race for Big Dreams — a celebration of community, courage, and compassion. The event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun and purpose, while raising essential funds for the specialized care and inclusive education CRCC provides to more than 600 children and young adults each year.

Assist with CRCC's Race for Big Dreams by volunteering as Navigational guides, Safety Guards, setup and clean up, registration and so on.

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Volunteers will hand swag and candy to parade attendees while bringing awareness to United Way of the Midlands programs.

United Way of the Midlands will bring candy and swag along with a banner and our 211 and Weatherization vans.

Each volunteer will receive a special parade T-shirt. Volunteers should plan to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk the designated route.

Parade Route: TBD

As the event draws closer, we'll be in touch with additional details including the spot in line, meet up location, and more.

With questions, please reach out to volunteer@uwmidlands.org.

Diaper Day is the Heart Ministry Center's day to supplement our smallest community members with diapers, wipes, and other essentials every third Monday of the month. We are looking for volunteers to help hand out items to families. Bagging diapers and wipes will be the extent of the heavy lifting!

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:

How to dress:

Where to park: Parking is available in visitor parking spots along 16th Street next to the loading dock. The door remains locked. UWM staff will be available for volunteer entry. Staff will send their cell phone number via email before the volunteer shift to assist with any questions.

*Lifting and bending with boxes of varying weight.

** No lifting required.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming adaptive tree-climbing event at Fontenelle Forest!

This high-flying experience is designed for blind and low vision youth (ages 10+) and adults who are ready to take on wooden planks, swinging staircases, ropes, and ziplines. Each participant is paired with a personal guide who describes obstacles and helps them determine their next move. That’s where you come in.

We’re seeking volunteers with:

As a guide, you’ll help ensure each participant feels confident, supported, and ready to take the leap. With various courses at different heights and difficulties, no two climbs are the same, and neither is the impact you’ll make

Our farm is bursting with produce and we need your help harvesting so we can get it out to the community!  We are looking for groups of 5-20 volunteers on our urban farm in August and September.  Our farm crew is available to host anytime between 9am and 3pm on Mondays-Wednesdays.  Please reach out to Shannon shannon@omahasprouts.org with any questions and/or to schedule a time for your group.  

Volunteers will have multiple roles including:

- Packing the professional attires,
- Steaming the professional attires,
- Transporting to the event's venue, and
- Setting the attire up for distribution at the event's venue.

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:

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.

Board members are pivotal in guiding the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Easterseals NE (ESN). Our organization is seeking volunteers with experience in finance or fundraising to join the VNA/ESN Board of Directors to advance our missions:

VNA delivers expert, compassionate care to support community health and well-being.

ESN provides exceptional services to help ensure all Nebraskans with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work, and play.

Please find a detailed list of responsibilities below.

The estimated time commitment is one (~1 hour) meeting per month and 5-10 hours throughout the year.

Please "sign-up" to express interest and be connected with a VNA/ESN staff person to learn more about the organization.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Determine VNA’s mission, vision, and values.

2. Select the chief executive.

3. Provide proper financial oversight.

4. Ensure adequate resources.

5. Assist with fundraising efforts.

6. Personally support VNA and/or ESN financially.

7. Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.

8. Ensure effective organizational planning.

9. Attend and engage at meetings.

10. Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance.

11. Enhance VNA and ESN’s public standing.

12. Determine, monitor, and strengthen VNA and ESN’s programs and services. T

13. Support the chief executive and assess his or her performance.

Outlook Enrichment is seeking bike captains to partner with our tandem bike club riders who have vision loss. Ride lengths vary, but are often 10 miles. The Corporate Cycling Challenge has 10, 25, and 42-mile options.

Rides & Dates:

July 26 - Adult Ice Cream Night Ride - 6:30-9pm | Meeting at Outlook Nebraska | 4125 S 72nd St.

August 17 – Corporate Cycling Challenge | 8:30am-12pm | Meeting at Old Mattress Factory | 501 N 13th St.

September 27 – Riverfront Ride | 9–11am | Meeting at Kiewit Luminarium Parking Lot | 345 Riverfront Dr.

October 18 - Coffee Ride | 9–11am | Meeting at Outlook Nebraska | 4125 S 72nd St

Diaper Day is the Heart Ministry Center's day to supplement our smallest community members with diapers, wipes, and other essentials every third Monday of the month. We are looking for volunteers to help hand out items to families. Bagging diapers and wipes will be the extent of the heavy lifting!

Threshold CoC is hosting Project Connect (Formerly known as Project Homeless Connect Omaha), a FREE one-day, one-stop shop event where folx that are currently unhoused or at risk of losing their housing can receive a variety of on-site services and support. Resources available at the event consist, but are not limited to: Healthcare & Wellness, legal aid, medicaid/disability benefit application assistance, housing and shelter, workforce assistance etc. This year the event will be hosted at Baxter Arena on October 21, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00pm. 

Navigators will be paired with consumers on a 1:1 ratio and assist folx in accessing services they are interested in.  Folx with no knowledge or beginner understandings of the Omaha Metro Area homelessness system and its resources should register as "Beginner Navigators". Folx that have extended knowledge of the Omaha Metro Area Homelessness Continuum of Care (case managers, street outreach workers, etc) should register as "Advanced Navigators". 

Volunteers are expected to attend one (1) training session prior to the event. Three online training sessions will be available via Zoom and details will be emailed to volunteers approximately one (1) week prior to the selected training date. Volunteers are expected to create their own calendar holds prior to receiving Zoom meeting details in their email. If you are unable to join any of the sessions below, please select "NEED ALTERNATIVE TIME" and we will reach out to you with alternative training methods :) 

Available training sessions: 

-October 15, 2025: 10:30am-12pm

-October 15, 2025: 6pm-7:30pm

-October 16, 2025:12pm-1:30pm 

Please join us as we enjoy festive treats, face painting, and games for our annual Fall Harvest Festival for the kids! We are looking for assistance with:

Setup

Facilitation

Clean Up

Don't hesitate to sign up as we celebrate the Autumn season on fun and sweet treats!

Sidewalkers are at least 14 years. They help set up and tear down equipment in the arena before, in between and/or after sessions. They also walk next to the participant during sessions and assist with balance and exercises. They must be able to comfortably walk and jog, for short distances, next to a horse while providing physical support to a participant.

Days and times that sessions are conducted:
Monday-Thursday and Saturday morning through early afternoon.
Volunteers typically work a 2-3 hour shift on their day, NOT the entire duration of sessions.

For additional information please join us at a HETRA tour! You can see upcoming tour dates and sign up to attend here: http://hetra.org/calendar-of-events/

Learn more about HETRA and Volunteering here: https://hetra.org/volunteer/

Looking to give a gift that keeps on giving? Look no further than HETRA's Amazon wishlist. With over 200 volunteers and staff, 30 horses, and 160 participants receiving services weekly, we go through a fair amount of supplies!

Visit our Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/PHVL3VLMQEIR/ref=cm_wl_search_1

Do you have a special skill(s) that you would like to volunteer to KOB to help move our mission of fostering environmental and community stewardship through education, service, and advocacy forward? We would love to chat! From GIS, photography, graphic design, or more we would love you to share your talents!

Help protect our local waterways by giving some TLC to drain inlets in select areas of the city.

Volunteers will clean up litter in and around storm drain inlets, attach “No Dumping” decals to unmarked storm drains if present, and share educational resources with nearby neighbors.

This service project is offered from March - October, as weather allows.

Honey Sunday is an annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit The Arc of Omaha at Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a local non-profit agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Honey is sold in bear-shaped 12-ounce bottles.

Volunteers are very important to this event – we’d like to involve EVERYONE! This is an excellent community service project for all ages. Volunteers, in small groups, go door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout Omaha to sell honey.

Corporations: Sell honey on site in lunchrooms or lobbies - or a friendly intra-office competition! Schools: Opportunity for Student Volunteer hours – through door-to-door sales; at local places of business; or at school sponsored activities (sports, musicals, plays) provided by student clubs, organizations and/or civics classes.

Churches and Synagogues: Youth and service groups sell either door to door or after Worship services. A great way to get community service hours.

Family and Friends: Canvas your own neighborhood; reach out and share the sweetness across the city with your family and friends. Participation is simple to arrange for group leaders. You provide the volunteers, and we handle the details.

Bring a small team and stop down to operate the dish room during mealtimes!

Diaper Day is the Heart Ministry Center's day to supplement our smallest community members with diapers, wipes, and other essentials every third Monday of the month.

We are looking for volunteers to help hand out items to families. Bagging diapers and wipes will be the extent of the heavy lifting!

Together's mission is to prevent and end hunger and homelessness. Together's core values of hope, dignity, compassion, excellence, and diversity is the guiding force in how the organization leads and serves those who need Together most. Together envisions a community of prosperity where everyone experiences safe, affordable housing, food security, health and wellness.

As the cold weather approaches, Together is reaching out to our generous community for support. We are in need of items to help those in need stay safe and comfortable this season. Your donations can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families facing hardship. Please consider donating new or gently used items to help us spread warmth and compassion. Together, we can create a brighter winter for everyone in our community. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Needed Items:

Help underserved girls in the metro area by fulfilling Girl Scouts' Omaha Outreach wish list. 

We are needing:

- Bulk Snacks ( chips , fruit snacks , etc. ) 
- Paper plates ( any size ) 
- Baggies ( Sandwich, quarter and gallon sized ) 
- Clorox Wipes 
- Large Reuseable tote style bags

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with:

Event setup and decorating

Organizing event materials

Arranging seating and displays

Ensuring everything is ready for our guests before the big night

Your time, energy, and support will directly contribute to the success of the Gala, which raises funds to empower and uplift entrepreneurs, small businesses, and communities across the Midlands.

Whether you can give a couple of hours or the whole afternoon, your contribution makes a difference!

Let’s come together in gratitude and community—because when we lift together, we rise together.

One-Time Service Event: Choose a date(s) and location(s) for yourself or a group of friends, family, coworkers, etc. to clean up litter in a public space, such as a neighborhood, park, or business corridor. You can conduct your cleanup just once, or repeat it a few times throughout the year. Learn more at this link.

CASA Volunteers amplify the voices of children who are currently in the Child Welfare System.

You'll learn your role through comprehensive training, and then you'll be assigned your own case. A coach and a CASA coordinator will be there to support you along the way as you advocate in court for your assigned children.

Please join us in celebrating the Holiday Season with our annual Kids Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!

Every year, our Hope Center Members (ages K-12th) have the opportunity to utilize budgeting skills with the Hope bucks they've earned throughout the season. They get to purchase gifts from the Christmas shop for themselves and their families.

Volunteers help our Members shop for presents and wrap the gifts for the children to take home in time for Christmas. In addition, we ask for help with set-up, stocking, sorting gifts, cashier, and clean up.

Join AAP and the Salvation Army for our annual partnership: Sensory-Friendly Bell Ringing!

What does sensory-friendly bell ringing entail? In lieu of bells, volunteer will shake glow sticks to make the experience sensory-friendlier! Bring your family and take part in a holiday tradition in a way that honors individuals of all abilities!

Use this link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FABAD2BA4F4C43-57583957-sensory#/

Blood Donor Ambassador: Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Blood Donor Ambassador: Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Blood Donor Ambassador: Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our Blood Drives to help save lives. Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devasting to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Scan QR code to be a Red Cross volunteer!

Ensure military families' needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Responsibilities

Support the Red Cross mission
• Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies
• Understand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly
• Support the follow up process to include making follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service
• Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans
• Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Time Commitment

Flexible, with a scheduled commitment

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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This position supports the Red Cross Regional Service to Armed Forces department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work at the Offutt AFB clinic.

Provide assistance with tasks in a clinical setting; support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients. Support Offutt’s Pharmacy by distributing prescriptions at the main pharmacy, EB Clinic.  Also, the satellite pharmacy is available but requires access to Offutt AFB.  The main pharmacy does not require access to Offutt. Prepare welcome packets for wounded warriors. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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This leadership position is responsible for supporting coordination between the Red Cross and VA Health Care Facilities in the local area.

Responsibilities

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Screening Team members seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest and what position they would find most meaningful. Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited.

Responsibilities

Blood Transportation Specialist: Take the driver’s seat and volunteer as a Blood Transportation Specialist, delivering lifesaving blood this summer. Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. We need you to commit to 2-4 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Location: Douglas County, NE, Pottawattamie County, IA, Sarpy County, NE

Assist in the administrative activities of American Red Cross operations department

Reception Responsibilities

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During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Description:

The Recovery Services Client Care Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources.

The Client Care Program Service Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system).

Responsibilities:

Conduct Intake by interviewing the client and opening a case in RC Care
Provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients.
Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
Provide Internal Referrals
Provide Community Referrals
Assist with problem-solving and advocacy on request
Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures
Services may be provided in person or virtually.

Qualifications:

Required:

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The Recognition and Appreciation Leads oversees the development and implementation of volunteer recognition efforts. serving different lines of service. This is a leadership position that will support all Red Cross to ensure recognition is considered by all lines of service.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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The Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) is a front-line leader of the Nursing Network who partners with the local Regional Volunteer Services Officer (RVSO) to recruit health professional volunteers per regional needs. The RNL provides guidance on nursing and health matters and helps build the health professional network in the region. RNLs promote volunteer engagement and satisfaction across the business lines and work to achieve the Volunteer Services Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross National Nursing Network is comprised of all Red Cross nurses. Nursing Network leaders recruit and support nurses and other health professionals across all business lines to implement strategic goals of the American Red Cross as articulated in the Chief Nurse Initiatives. The American Red Cross is divided into geographic divisions, regions and chapters for service delivery. Each division has a Division Nurse Leader (DNL) appointed by the Chief Nurse and the Director of the Nursing Network. DNLs appoint Associate Division Nurse Leaders (ADNLs) to support RNLs and to assist them according to the division's unique needs.

Responsibilities

* Proactively support and guide Red Cross units in volunteer recruitment, reception, retention, and recognition to build health professional capacity across all business lines and at all levels of the organization in support of organizational and regional priorities. Assist units in volunteer recruitment to reflect community demographics.

* Act as a resource for nursing and health in the region across all business lines, working collaboratively with Nursing Network leaders and others to achieve the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Establish a good working relationship with key leaders at the regional level (e.g., Emergency Services Director, CEO, nurse/health leaders in other business lines).

* Establish relationships with community partners (nurses and non-nurses) and maintain updated roster

* Coordinate meetings for regional nurses and other health professionals, engaging colleagues and partners as appropriate in support of the Chief Nurse Initiatives.

* Regularly communicate nursing and health-related successes (e.g., awards, media coverage, projects) to other Nursing Network leaders and through other communication venues

* Ensure that nurse volunteers enter their nurse-specific information in Volunteer Connection and submit all volunteer hours

* Submit all RNL hours in Volunteer Connection on at least a monthly basis and maintain an updated Volunteer Connection profile

* Complete quarterly metrics and annual Nursing & Health Leaders Diversity Survey

* Recruit and support Nursing Network Engagement Specialists as needed.

RNLs should recruit for and mentor their own replacements in consultation with RVSOs and DNLs.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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The American Red Cross provides 40% of the blood supply to the country. The Biomedical volunteers are a critical element to carrying out our mission, their experience and onboard is vital to volunteer growth.
The Onboarding Lead will manage a Biomedical Volunteer Workforce Engagement team who initiate a relationship with new volunteers to the department. The team engages with the volunteer by providing assignments matching their motivation and interests, while filling Biomedical open positions and meeting service delivery demands. The Onboarding Lead will ensure that all candidates are interviewed, placed in a position, receive department overview, and are introduced to their supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Did you know that over 90% of the workforce for the American Red Cross is a volunteer?

The Volunteer Engagement Lead is responsible for overseeing the "Volunteer Experience" for Volunteers serving in the assigned Department

Help us support and recognize the of volunteers that give their time & talents in the Nebraska Iowa Region. As an Engagement Volunteer, you can help onboard, mentor, encourage and express gratitude to our volunteer workforce.
Flexible: Approximately 10 hours per month preferred, but we will work with your schedule.
Work Location: remotely and on-site.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Shelter Service Associate: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization

Responsibilities:

Qualifications: willing to learn a broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service. Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs. The ability to learn how to effectively communicate Red Cross mission and activities in a manner that is both attractive and realistic.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization

 Key Responsibilities

The Youth Engagement Lead serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with the regional Volunteer

Services team, specifically the Engagement Specialist, to support National Youth Strategy goals and objectives to
educate and engage youth in all aspects of the Red Cross mission.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services Department. The Regional Volunteer Relations Team Member ensures the successful execution of the Volunteer Workforce Complaint Process in the region. The role of the Team Member is to support and document the volunteer supervisor in managing complaints against the workforce they supervise, as well as managing the process for cases that are escalated beyond the supervisor.

 Key Responsibilities

Implement corporate Red Cross Human Resources and Office of Volunteer Services policies and

procedures.

Understands and articulates the importance of a fair and harassment-free workplace.

Explains appropriate Red Cross policies and procedures as related to Volunteer Relations during

Steady State including utilization of Regional Volunteer Workforce Complaint Toolkit materials to all

supervisors (employees and volunteer).

Conduct appropriate investigation, documentation, and resolution when complaint involves a

Volunteer.

Coordinates with and supports Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) and ICE on complaints

that they manage.

Qualifications

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Experience with conflict management or mediation

Experience with employee/staff relations or HR management

Experience delivering training material or facilitation

Ability to work in confidential situations

Active Listening skills

Able to assess, investigate, resolve, notify Volunteer HR Matters in timely manner when assigned a

situation.

Minimum Commitment of 1 year with opportunity to renew.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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This position supports the Red Cross Regional Service to Armed Forces department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work at the Offutt AFB clinic.

Provide assistance with tasks in a clinical setting; support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as well as enhance the morale of patients. Order glasses with patients and utilize SRTS web ordering website. Assist in sanitizing frames between patients. Other duties vary, based upon work area and may include administrative tasks such as answering phones; filing; computer/data entry; providing comfort items. For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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Advocates help ensure residents of long-term care facilities and assisted living communities enjoy the best possible quality of life by promoting the residents' rights and serving as a liaison between the residents and staff.  The Ombudsman listens to the residents' concerns, informs them about their rights, and serves as a resource and problem-solver.

Advocates will be match to one long-term or assisted living facility in Douglas, Dodge, Cass, Sarpy or Washington counties.

Advocates will receive pre-service training and certification along with on-going training opportunities.

Please sign-up to express interest and learn more.

Income eligible volunteers age 55+ may earn a tax-free stipend, transportation and meal reimbursement and other benefits for a commitment of 10 hours per week.  Pre-service and on-going training is provided. 

Foster Grandparents serve in schools, Head Start and other child development programs.  They assist children needing special attention in education, healthcare and social development through regular interaction as a classroom grandparent role model.

Please sign-up to express interest and learn more.

Senior Companions assist seniors in helping maintain independence in their home. Whether it is someone who is lonely and isolated, physically or mentally disabled, or someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, Senior Companions help people in ways true friends help one another. 

Income eligible volunteers age 55+ may earn a tax-free stipend, transportation and meal reimbursement and other benefits for a commitment of 10 hours per week.  Pre-service and on-going training is provided. 

 Please sign-up to express interest in becoming a Senior Companion.

Are you interested in giving back?  Do you need something convenient that you can do from your workplaces, churches, or community spaces?  Why not host a diaper drive? 

1 in 2 children in Nebraska are considered to be diaper insecure.  Many families resort to using t-shirts, plastic grocery sacks, and toilet paper to makeshift a diaper for their little one.  At Nebraska Diaper Bank, we know that a diaper is SO much more than just a diaper. Each and every diaper you collect makes a lasting impact on babies and caregivers in need.

Change lives this season, one diaper at a time. 

Outlook Enrichment is seeking dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of our blind and visually impaired event participants.

We need reliable drivers to provide transportation to and from our events, ensuring everyone can fully participate and enjoy our activities. We plan to build a roster of volunteers in case their availability changes. Support will be ongoing and dependent on our event schedule!

Volunteers are not required to stay during the event. You can browse our current events on our website.

No More Empty Pots is looking for volunteers to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Depending on your skills or interests, a custom work plan and flexible schedule would be set. Volunteers may help with a number of tasks including work like mailing and tracking thank-you notes, assisting with scanning or printing, co-piloting our delivery truck, assisting with payroll allocations, etc.

We appreciate your interest!

Learn more about the role or how to apply by visiting No More Empty Pots' career page or contact jobs@nmepomaha.org.

To sign up to volunteer, visit our website: Volunteer : Get Involved : Together

Together operates a Choice Food Pantry, offering a dignified and empowering shopping experience for our community members. Our pantry provides a wide selection of nutritious food options, allowing individuals to choose the items that best meet their dietary preferences and needs. This volunteer opportunity occurs in our choice pantry and may include:

Through the Nourish Program, we believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right. By volunteering in our pantry, you can help us feed the community.

Questions? Contact Jeri Janz at jjanz@togetheromaha.org or (402) 345-8047 ext. 219

To sign up to volunteer, visit our website: Volunteer : Get Involved : Together

Together operates a Choice Food Pantry, offering a dignified and empowering shopping experience for our community members. Our pantry provides a wide selection of nutritious food options, allowing individuals to choose the items that best meet their dietary preferences and needs. This volunteer opportunity occurs in our choice pantry and may include:

Through the Nourish Program, we believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right. By volunteering in our pantry, you can help us feed the community!

Questions? Contact Jeri Janz at jjanz@togetheromaha.org or (402) 345-8047 ext. 219

Suncrest Hospice is looking for 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 and volunteers, we help the patient and family walk through their journey. 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.

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!

Assist participants in preparing for citizenship exam. All materials provided. Class setting and one to one tutoring options available. 

Assist ESL instructor in teaching English to primarily beginner level students. Being bilingual is not a requirement for this opportunity. 

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

If you love kids, The Hope Center is the place for you. 

Come on a weekly basis to spend time with our members, ages K-12, during program hours. During your time, you can choose to help kids with their homework, have meaningful conversations during meal times, play games and skate during free time, and assist in a series of learning and skilled activities. 

We are open for volunteers Mon-Thurs 3:30-6:30 and Fri 3:30-6:00.

Please contact me at aschanou@hopecenterforkids.com to set up an orientation.

Interested in developing a meaningful relationship with a student, one-on-one?

At The Hope Center, we partner with Release Inc. to find mentors for our members. 

Release is looking for Christian mentors over the age of 18 who have a heart for struggling/at-risk youth. You will be their friend, guide, and advocate. These youth simply need someone to listen to them and be an example of what it means to live in relationship with the Lord. 

You will be able to meet with your mentee on your own schedule.

Are you an individual, organization,  or business that is interested in sharing your skills and gifts with youth?

Whether you are talented in soccer, a professional in finance, or a hobbyist who likes art, we would love to host you!

We are searching for talented and passionate people who would want to be a guest speaker, teach a class, or introduce a topic to our members during program hours, ages K-12. 

We are open Mon-Thurs 3:30-6:30 and Fri 3:30-6:30.

Contact me at aschanou@hopecenterforkids.com for an orientation.

We are excited to announce the new Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program! With the goal of empowering our community and its members through service, this program will create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute their time, skills and passion to make a positive impact on our patients and families.

The Volunteer Program offers a variety of options to fit the skills of both teens and adults. Some of the tasks may include:

Volunteer Requirements

For more information on the program and to apply, click here!

Don’t forget to share this amazing opportunity with friends and family who might be interested!

Heart Ministry Center has the largest food pantry in Nebraska and is need of volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am - 1:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

To learn more about Heart Ministry Center's Food Distribution program and to sign up to volunteer, please follow the link below.

https://heartministrycenter.org/get-involved/#volunteer

(Mon. to Fri.; 9:30 AM). Pick up groceries at ISC and drop off groceries to 4-6 older adults’ homes. This usually takes approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers use their own vehicles, and ISC provides no-contact delivery at the doorstep to keep volunteers, staff, and older adults safe. You must have a current driver’s license and car insurance.