Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer: Food Delivery Volunteer

In partnership with Together Omaha, this volunteer role helps reduce food insecurity and transportation barriers for the families we serve. Volunteers will pick up pre-packed groceries from Together Omaha's food pantry and deliver them directly to a family’s home.

Volunteers use their own vehicle and follow a scheduled pickup and delivery plan coordinated by staff. A completed background check is required prior to volunteering.


https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/cirafood-delivery-volunteer

Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement)

In partnership with Together Omaha, this volunteer role helps reduce food insecurity and transportation barriers for the families we serve. Volunteers will pick up pre-packed groceries from Together Omaha's food pantry and deliver them directly to a family’s home.

Volunteers use their own vehicle and follow a scheduled pickup and delivery plan coordinated by staff. A completed background check is required prior to volunteering.


https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/cirafood-delivery-volunteer

Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement)

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Mar 31, 2027

Zip Code: 68105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Support Team (5-8 People Required)

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


https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/community-support-team

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


https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/community-support-team

Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement)

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 68105

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Become an ESL Conversation Partner

As a conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugees 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 weekly time and location for one-on-one meetings to practice English.

-Minimum six-month commitment

-Must be 19 years and older to participate 

-Background check required 



https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/esl-conversation-partner

Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement)

As a conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugees 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 weekly time and location for one-on-one meetings to practice English.

-Minimum six-month commitment

-Must be 19 years and older to participate 

-Background check required 



https://center-for-immigrant-refugee-advancement-cira.vomo.org/opportunity/esl-conversation-partner

Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement)

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 68105

Allow Groups: No