Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Food Pantry Volunteer

Monday–Friday | Generally 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Support our Food Pantry by working alongside our Pantry Coordinator to help keep the pantry organized and ready to serve older adults in our community. Volunteer schedules are coordinated directly with the Pantry Coordinator based on the pantry's current needs.

Tasks may include sorting donations, organizing pantry shelves, freezer and refrigerator items, stocking fresh produce, and preparing the pantry for distribution. Responsibilities vary from day to day depending on donations and inventory.

Small groups are welcome, with no more than six volunteers at one time to ensure everyone has meaningful work to do.

Lunch Volunteers

Monday–Friday | 11:20 AM–12:30 PM

Spend your lunch hour making a meaningful difference by helping serve hot, nutritious meals to the older adults at ISC.

This opportunity is best suited for individual volunteers or pairs (up to two volunteers at a time) to help ensure smooth meal service. Volunteers will deliver meals directly to the tables where seniors are seated and, once lunch service is complete, assist staff with wiping down tables.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those who enjoy interacting with older adults while providing a valuable service.

Program Instructors Volunteer 

Monday–Friday | 10:20–11:20 AM or 12:20–1:20 PM

Do you enjoy teaching and helping others learn? Our volunteer instructors provide engaging educational classes that help older adults build confidence and independence.

This opportunity is designed for volunteers who can commit to teaching one class each week on an ongoing basis. Consistency helps our seniors build relationships with their instructors and continue progressing in their learning.

ISC offers a structured English as a Second Language (ESL) program with four different learning levels:

Lessons focus on practical everyday English, including the alphabet, numbers, colors, emotions, vocabulary, and conversation practice. Seniors advance through each level as their language skills improve.

No teaching experience is required. ISC provides lesson plans, curriculum, worksheets, and classroom materials to make teaching simple and enjoyable.

Recreational Volunteers

Monday–Friday | 12:20 PM–1:30 PM

Help create a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment by leading recreational activities that promote socialization, creativity, and overall well-being for our older adults.

Volunteers may facilitate activities such as arts and crafts, coloring, painting, bowling, bingo, technology assistance, table games, and other recreational programs. Activities vary from day to day based on ISC's monthly programming calendar.

No special experience is required, just enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to encourage participation.

Punctuality is very important. Activities begin at their scheduled time, so volunteers should arrive 10–15 minutes early to receive instructions, prepare materials, and help ensure a smooth start for participants.

Welcome and engage guests at the silent auction area by sharing information about the auction items and gift baskets, encouraging participation, answering questions, and helping create an exciting and enjoyable experience. Volunteers will also help keep the auction area organized.

Food Pantry Delivery Volunteer 

Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM

Help deliver food pantries to older adults throughout the Omaha metro area. Volunteers will pick up 5–8 pantry orders from the Intercultural Senior Center (ISC). Some households may receive multiple bags, including hygiene products or pet food, depending on their needs.

Volunteers use their own vehicles, and ISC provides contact-free doorstep delivery to help keep volunteers, staff, and older adults safe. Before leaving, volunteers will receive a delivery route to follow. After each delivery, volunteers will call ISC so our team can notify the senior that their pantry has arrived. Once all deliveries have been completed, volunteers do not need to return to the center. Simply call ISC to verbally check out for the day.

Requirements: Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Food Pantry Volunteer

Monday–Friday | Generally 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Support our Food Pantry by working alongside our Pantry Coordinator to help keep the pantry organized and ready to serve older adults in our community. Volunteer schedules are coordinated directly with the Pantry Coordinator based on the pantry's current needs.

Tasks may include sorting donations, organizing pantry shelves, freezer and refrigerator items, stocking fresh produce, and preparing the pantry for distribution. Responsibilities vary from day to day depending on donations and inventory.

Small groups are welcome, with no more than six volunteers at one time to ensure everyone has meaningful work to do.

Lunch Volunteers

Monday–Friday | 11:20 AM–12:30 PM

Spend your lunch hour making a meaningful difference by helping serve hot, nutritious meals to the older adults at ISC.

This opportunity is best suited for individual volunteers or pairs (up to two volunteers at a time) to help ensure smooth meal service. Volunteers will deliver meals directly to the tables where seniors are seated and, once lunch service is complete, assist staff with wiping down tables.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those who enjoy interacting with older adults while providing a valuable service.

Program Instructors Volunteer 

Monday–Friday | 10:20–11:20 AM or 12:20–1:20 PM

Do you enjoy teaching and helping others learn? Our volunteer instructors provide engaging educational classes that help older adults build confidence and independence.

This opportunity is designed for volunteers who can commit to teaching one class each week on an ongoing basis. Consistency helps our seniors build relationships with their instructors and continue progressing in their learning.

ISC offers a structured English as a Second Language (ESL) program with four different learning levels:

Lessons focus on practical everyday English, including the alphabet, numbers, colors, emotions, vocabulary, and conversation practice. Seniors advance through each level as their language skills improve.

No teaching experience is required. ISC provides lesson plans, curriculum, worksheets, and classroom materials to make teaching simple and enjoyable.

Recreational Volunteers

Monday–Friday | 12:20 PM–1:30 PM

Help create a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment by leading recreational activities that promote socialization, creativity, and overall well-being for our older adults.

Volunteers may facilitate activities such as arts and crafts, coloring, painting, bowling, bingo, technology assistance, table games, and other recreational programs. Activities vary from day to day based on ISC's monthly programming calendar.

No special experience is required, just enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to encourage participation.

Punctuality is very important. Activities begin at their scheduled time, so volunteers should arrive 10–15 minutes early to receive instructions, prepare materials, and help ensure a smooth start for participants.