Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer: Decorate the Hall of History for Christmas

Volunteers will put up and then decorate several large Christmas trees on the exhibition floors. Volunteers will also help put up other decorations. Decorations may take place on any weekday between November 10-20th. Please "sign-up" to express interest and arrange a time to volunteer with Boys Town. 

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteers will put up and then decorate several large Christmas trees on the exhibition floors. Volunteers will also help put up other decorations. Decorations may take place on any weekday between November 10-20th. 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 Nov 20, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Decorate the Father Flanagan House for Irish Christmas

Volunteers will assemble and decorate Christmas trees, put up paper chains, and set the dining room table. Decorations may take place on any weekday between November 10-20th. Please "sign-up" to express interest and arrange a time to volunteer with Boys Town. 

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteers will assemble and decorate Christmas trees, put up paper chains, and set the dining room table. Decorations may take place on any weekday between November 10-20th. 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 Nov 20, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: Yes


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: 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: Christmas in the Village Hall of History Station

Help to hand out treats to Boys Town Children. Treat hand out may take place on any Sunday in December. Please “sign-up” to express interest and arrange a time to volunteer with Boys Town.

Agency: Boys Town

Help to hand out treats to Boys Town Children. Treat hand out may take place on any Sunday in December. 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 25, 2025

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program

Announcing the NEW Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program!! 


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:

 

Greeting and escorting patients Serving as an internal courier or runner for clinic staff Engaging patients in waiting room with interactive activities Making rounds with the activity cart (coloring, books, crafts) or coffee cart Providing clerical support Reading to patients Taking patients on wagon rides Cleaning toys

 

Volunteer Requirements

 

Must be at least 16 years of age and able to transport themselves or acquire transportation to Boys Town National Research Hospital at 139th and Pacific Street Volunteer a minimum of two hours each week, with a total of eight hours a month If needed, exceptions can be made for special circumstances (vacations, illness, etc.) Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 are asked to make an initial commitment of 6 months and volunteers over 19 are asked to make an initial commitment of 1 year

 

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!

To register for this volunteer project, please click the blue “sign-up” button in addition to registering directly through the link provided by the nonprofit in the position description. This process of registering in both places is vital to track volunteer outcomes and measure the efficiency of United Way of the Midlands’ Get Connected platform to meet the volunteer recruitment and referral needs of the nonprofits we serve

Agency: Boys Town

Announcing the NEW Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program!! 


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:

 

Greeting and escorting patients Serving as an internal courier or runner for clinic staff Engaging patients in waiting room with interactive activities Making rounds with the activity cart (coloring, books, crafts) or coffee cart Providing clerical support Reading to patients Taking patients on wagon rides Cleaning toys

 

Volunteer Requirements

 

Must be at least 16 years of age and able to transport themselves or acquire transportation to Boys Town National Research Hospital at 139th and Pacific Street Volunteer a minimum of two hours each week, with a total of eight hours a month If needed, exceptions can be made for special circumstances (vacations, illness, etc.) Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 are asked to make an initial commitment of 6 months and volunteers over 19 are asked to make an initial commitment of 1 year

 

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!

To register for this volunteer project, please click the blue “sign-up” button in addition to registering directly through the link provided by the nonprofit in the position description. This process of registering in both places is vital to track volunteer outcomes and measure the efficiency of United Way of the Midlands’ Get Connected platform to meet the volunteer recruitment and referral needs of the nonprofits we serve

Agency: Boys Town

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 22, 2026

Zip Code: 68010

Allow Groups: No