Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Set up Shine Bright 2026 for success! As a setup volunteer, your work to prepare the space, materials and flow that make the entire kit assembly run is essential. Your volunteer service ensures volunteers can jump in quickly and make the greatest impact.

Tasks include:

   - Setting up and moving tables to the correct places 
   - Stocking each section with the corresponding product
   - Ensuring that the assembly line is ready to go for the next day’s assembly
   - Working with other volunteers to make sure the right products were stocked
   - Building boxes for the first assembly shift the following day
   - Light to moderate lifting may be required for volunteers boxing at the end of the assembly line
   - Please email volunteer@uwmidlands.org to request reasonable accommodation

What to expect:

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the South entrance lot of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place in a large, air-conditioned exhibition hall
   - A moderate volume environment
   - Up to 15 volunteers
   - Volunteers will work in small teams
   - Event photography and videography may take place

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

United Way of the Midlands' release of liability and photo release is included at the bottom of the registration page. Before you submit your volunteer registration, you will be prompted to check the box confirming that, "I have read and agree to the volunteer waiver". Please follow the hyperlink to review the waiver prior to checking the box. By signing up to volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability and photo release waiver.

Assembly and Box Making volunteers support the efficient assembly of Shine Bright kits, ensuring students receive essential full-sized hygiene products.

Please find kit assembly volunteer shifts at the bottom of the page.

Tasks include:

   - Product restocking with a pallet jack or cart
   - Kit assembly 
   - Quality Assurance (counting/inventory management)
   - Recycling product packaging materials
   - Taping, labeling and moving boxes to the corresponding line for the next assembly shift 
   - Light to moderate lifting may be required for volunteers boxing at the end of the assembly line
   - Please email volunteer@uwmidlands.org to request reasonable accommodation

What to expect: 

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the South entrance lot of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place in a large, air-conditioned exhibition hall
   - A moderate volume environment
   - Up to 15 volunteers
   - Volunteers will work in small teams
   - Event photography and videography may take place

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

United Way of the Midlands' release of liability and photo release is included at the bottom of the registration page. Before you submit your volunteer registration, you will be prompted to check the box confirming that, "I have read and agree to the volunteer waiver". Please follow the hyperlink to review the waiver prior to checking the box. By signing up to volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability and photo release waiver.

Quality Check volunteers play a key role in ensuring that the school districts and programs have the kits requested and that loading drivers is set up to be efficient. 

Tasks include:

   - Double checking routes for deliveries
   - Plastic wrapping pallets
   - Loading local Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Specialist vehicles
   - Starting event clean up
   - Volunteers will be lifting up to 15 lbs., and moving and bending throughout the shift
   - Please email volunteer@uwmidlands.org to request reasonable accommodation

What to expect: 

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the South entrance lot of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place in a large, air-conditioned exhibition hall
   - A moderate volume environment
   - Up to 15 volunteers
   - Volunteers will work in small teams
   - Event photography and videography may take place

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

United Way of the Midlands' release of liability and photo release is included at the bottom of the registration page. Before you submit your volunteer registration, you will be prompted to check the box confirming that, "I have read and agree to the volunteer waiver". Please follow the hyperlink to review the waiver prior to checking the box. By signing up to volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability and photo release waiver.

Volunteers who organize orders for kit delivery ensure order pick-up is streamlined and efficient by organizing each order for the vehicle.

Tasks include:

   - Leading volunteers with the list of orders
   - Operating the pallet jack, cart or wagon
   - Placing labels on boxes, designating them for a specific order
   - Running to get desired boxes 
   - Helping to count, organize, pack and label any remaining product in the inventory
   -  Volunteers will lift boxes weighing approximately 15 lbs., and move and bend throughout the shift
   - Please email volunteer@uwmidlands.org to request reasonable accommodation

What to expect: 

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the South entrance lot of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place in a large, air-conditioned exhibition hall
   - A moderate volume environment
   - Up to 15 volunteers
   - Volunteers will work in small teams
   - Event photography and videography may take place

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

United Way of the Midlands' release of liability and photo release is included at the bottom of the registration page. Before you submit your volunteer registration, you will be prompted to check the box confirming that, "I have read and agree to the volunteer waiver." Please follow the hyperlink to review the waiver prior to checking the box. By signing up to volunteer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability and photo release waiver.

Volunteer drivers are integral to Shine Bright ensuring that kits are delivered to local schools. The size of each kit order varies, so any size vehicle can assist in deliveries. Volunteers will pick up kits at the Mid-America Center and deliver to designated schools assigned by United Way of the Midlands volunteerism team. If you have a region of Omaha that works best for you, please share that location in the comment section on your registration.

Tasks: 

   - Delivering kits to assigned routes   

   - Lifting boxes weighing approximately 15 lbs. repetitively

Volunteer Driver Requirements: 

   - Must provide a valid Driver's License and proof of insurance

   - Requires the use of your own vehicle 

By signing up for a Delivery Driver shift, you accept responsibility and understand that as a volunteer driver, your personal auto insurance will be activated for any accidents or incidents that involve your vehicle, including those that occur while you are serving as a volunteer driver for United Way of the Midlands.

What to expect: 

   - Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
   - Park at the garage doors (north-side) of the Mid-America Center
   - Training and orientation at the start of the shift
   - Volunteer activities to take place moving boxes out of vehicles at designated school locations to be provided by
      UWM staff

Volunteer Benefits: 

   - Experience meaningful, hands-on service
   - Participate in tangible tasks that create immediate results and visible impact for students in need
   - Boost connection and team spirit
   - Build relationships and purpose alongside coworkers, friends or new community members
   - Support student success (improve attendance, confidence and readiness to learn)
   - Hour verification available
   - Photo opportunities as an individual volunteer or with your team
   - Be entered to win a pair of Omaha Storm Chasers tickets during each volunteer shift

Volunteers MUST bring a valid copy of your Driver's License and proof of insurance to be copied at check-in. The volunteer release of liability and photo release waiver will be available to sign at check-in.

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

American Red Cross Volunteer Application

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

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

Rapid Response Volunteer Application

Omaha Rapid Response (Facebook Page)

Updated: 06/01/2026 3:10 p.m.

At United Way of the Midlands, we believe in bringing people together to build a stronger, more connected community—and we need your help to do just that!

We’re gearing up to participate in several upcoming community parades, and we’d love your support in making them extra special. We’re currently collecting individually wrapped candy to hand out along the parade routes—because sometimes a small treat can create a big moment of joy.

If you’re interested in donating, please sign up to let us know! A team member will follow up with all the details on how and where to drop off your donation.

Join us in spreading kindness, one piece of candy at a time.

Sponsored by Nebraska State AFL-CIO, join United Way of the Midlands as we honor the hard work and dedication of all workers. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a day filled with music, floats, and fun!

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.

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: Parade starts at 16th and Cass Street traveling South to Capitol Ave – East on Capitol Ave to 10th Street – 10th Street North to Mike Fahey Street – Mike Fahey Street West to 12th Street – 12th Street South to Cass Street. The parade ends at 12th and Cass Street.

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 cfuller@uwmidlands.org.

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

To reach the Court Referral Community Service Program (CRCSP) Manager,
please call: 402.522.7932.