Volunteer: Support a Refugee FamilyAs a community sponsor team, you’ll work alongside CIRA staff to help a refugee family thrive in their new home. This opportunity is more than just providing support- it's about building relationships and offering a true sense of community. Your team will make a profound impact by helping a family feel welcomed, supported, and empowered. Potential areas of support include: Setting up their home with essential furnishings and suppliesAccompanying the family to health appointmentsAssisting with education and ESL supportHelping with cultural adjustment and community connectionsOffering guidance in job searches and employment opportunitiesAttending meetings with the family's case manager-Minimum 6-month commitment -Must be 19 years or older -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) As a community sponsor team, you’ll work alongside CIRA staff to help a refugee family thrive in their new home. This opportunity is more than just providing support- it's about building relationships and offering a true sense of community. Your team will make a profound impact by helping a family feel welcomed, supported, and empowered. Potential areas of support include: Setting up their home with essential furnishings and suppliesAccompanying the family to health appointmentsAssisting with education and ESL supportHelping with cultural adjustment and community connectionsOffering guidance in job searches and employment opportunitiesAttending meetings with the family's case manager-Minimum 6-month commitment -Must be 19 years or older -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Mar 31, 2026 Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Event Booth VolunteerAs a Community Event Booth Volunteer, you’ll be at the heart of exciting community engagement events and celebrations, bringing CIRA's mission to life! Work alongside a CIRA representative to share our mission, highlight our services, and inspire community involvement. You’ll engage with attendees through interactive activities like trivia games and prize wheels—all while soaking in the energy of local festivals, fairs, and gatherings! Help us spread the word about CIRA’s impactful programs and volunteer opportunities in a fun and dynamic setting. Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) As a Community Event Booth Volunteer, you’ll be at the heart of exciting community engagement events and celebrations, bringing CIRA's mission to life! Work alongside a CIRA representative to share our mission, highlight our services, and inspire community involvement. You’ll engage with attendees through interactive activities like trivia games and prize wheels—all while soaking in the energy of local festivals, fairs, and gatherings! Help us spread the word about CIRA’s impactful programs and volunteer opportunities in a fun and dynamic setting. Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Mar 31, 2026 Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Become an ESL Conversation PartnerAs an ESL conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugee clients through regular meetings in the comfort of their homes or within the community, fostering a supportive environment for effective language development. Volunteers will be paired with a client and together they will coordinate a date and time for one-on-one meetings to practice English. Minimum six-month commitment. Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) As an ESL conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugee clients through regular meetings in the comfort of their homes or within the community, fostering a supportive environment for effective language development. Volunteers will be paired with a client and together they will coordinate a date and time for one-on-one meetings to practice English. Minimum six-month commitment. Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Coats & Winter Gear for Immigrant & Refugee FamiliesCenter for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) helps immigrants & refugees from around the world integrate into Nebraska's vibrant community. As the temperature drops, your support becomes a vital source of warmth for the families we serve. Your donation will not only offer physical warmth, but also symbolize a compassionate embrace from the Omaha and Lincoln community. Join us in ensuring that every newcomer feels the warmth and support they need during this chilly season. Your generosity will help create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. WHAT TO DONATE We are accepting new or gently used: coatsglovesscarveshatsear muffsboots WHERE TO DONATE Items can be dropped off at the following locations: CIRA-Omaha Office 4223 Center St. Omaha, NE 68105 CIRA- Lincoln Office 121 S. 13th Street Suite 301 Lincoln, NE 68508 Please contact Ali Ostrowski, Volunteer & Donor Relations Coordinator , at aostrowski@ciraconnect.org Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement (CIRA) helps immigrants & refugees from around the world integrate into Nebraska's vibrant community. As the temperature drops, your support becomes a vital source of warmth for the families we serve. Your donation will not only offer physical warmth, but also symbolize a compassionate embrace from the Omaha and Lincoln community. Join us in ensuring that every newcomer feels the warmth and support they need during this chilly season. Your generosity will help create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all. WHAT TO DONATE We are accepting new or gently used: coatsglovesscarveshatsear muffsboots WHERE TO DONATE Items can be dropped off at the following locations: CIRA-Omaha Office 4223 Center St. Omaha, NE 68105 CIRA- Lincoln Office 121 S. 13th Street Suite 301 Lincoln, NE 68508 Please contact Ali Ostrowski, Volunteer & Donor Relations Coordinator , at aostrowski@ciraconnect.org Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: No |