2,  Campus For Hope ~ Catholic Charities:
1490 N. 16^th St. Omaha, NE 68102     www.ccomaha.org   827-0580
Contact Mary Ann Beckman 554-0520 for service opportunities

3. Children’s Respite Care Center   www.childrensrespitecarecenter.org
2010 N. 88^th St. Omaha, NE 68134
496-1000 – Karen (Contact Karen for all volunteer opportunities with all these sites)
14245 "Q" St. Omaha, NE 68137 895-4000 (serves 6 weeks to 21 years of age)
4979 South 118^th St. Omaha, NE 68137 861-9900 (serves 3 years to 21 years of age)
Mission: Provide comprehensive day services and family support to medically fragile, physically challenged and developmentally delayed children and their families by providing service that evoke maximum potential and foster  development
7^th – 12th service available: *Any age volunteer must apply for a state approved volunteer application. It takes 2-3 weeks for this to be approved. Then you will need a reference form. CRCC serves all age groups that volunteers can assist and interact with toddler/preschool or school age environments. Assist with arts and crafts, meal times, read, and play games. Many children can benefit from 1-1 ratio and interaction that a volunteer can offer. (Jr. High students can work with preschool age and up. High School students can work with infants and up. In addition they can help with housekeeping, making snacks, and cooking meals.
Volunteer Times: M-F from 3:00-5:00 during the school year and during the summer it varies from each site. They do not provide weekend care at this time. Holiday breaks are always a great time to volunteer.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Can coordinate a group art project with the kids if you would like.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: Flexible
Additional comments or items the site needs: Comfortable clothing. Tennis shoes recommended but not required. No mini skirts, dresses, etc. Volunteers will be interacting with the children and getting down at their level, appropriate clothing needs to be worn to accommodate this.

4. Crestview ~ Mercy Housing Services      mercyhousing.org
6924 S 74^th St. Omaha, NE 68128 (331-6498) Gina Freimuth
Mission: Affordable housing communities. Service enriched affordable housing.
Volunteer Times: M-F, 9-5, scheduled or planned times on weekends or evenings
7^th-12^th service available: Youth tutoring, youth activities, crafts, games, holiday parties, cleaning, etc.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: Flexible
Additional comments or items the site needs: We are always in need of books.

5.  Dorothy Day House
801 North 20^th St.   Laura Loughran & Kevin McGuire   341-2400
Mission: Soup kitchen for the hungry and homeless.
Volunteer Times: M-F 7:00am-12:30pm
7^th – 12th service available: Kitchen duty
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Can bring veggies to serve. In addition, the site always needs paper products, coffee, socks, gloves, hats, etc.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: One adult to three youth

6. Easter Seals of Nebraska   ne.easter-seals.org
7171 Mercy Rd. Ste. 102 (345-2200x4) Kelley McFarlen
Mission: To help individuals with disabilities and their families gain greater independence in their work places.
Volunteer Times: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
7^th & 8^th Service available: Stuffing envelopes for large mailings.
9^th-12^th service available: Assistance at camp and respite weekends. Office assistance – data entry, mailings, answering phones, filing, etc.

7. EPS Emergency Pregnancy Services:
5001 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68106 Pam or Sharon at 554-0121
Mission:   EPS Pregnancy Services exists to provide alternatives to abortion through loving support and educational programs.
Volunteer Times: Monday & Wednesday 8-4 ~ Tuesday& Thursday 8-8 ~ Saturday 10:30-12:30
7^th-12^th service available: Help hang and sort baby clothes. Help with miscellaneous jobs in the office. No working with clients unless you are 19 yrs of age.

8. Girls Incorporated of Omaha:
2811 N. 45^th St. Omaha, NE 68104 Ms. Minnie 457-3013
7^th-12^th service available: Help girls out with activities. Help be a good role model.

9. Good Samaritan Nursing Home:
12856 Deauville Drive. Omaha, NE 68137 Jenny 895-2266x38
7^th-12^th service available: Youth can sing, play piano or have any kind of performance with the elderly. They like youth to come and read books to them. Youth & Adults need a small training if they want to do more one on one service.

10. Habitat for Humanity:  www.hfhomaha.org   457-5657 or   infor.hfhomaha.org
We offer volunteer opportunities on the work sites from Wednesday through Saturday starting at 8:30 am and ending at 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm. Only groups are allowed to work the afternoon shift from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Individuals may only volunteer all day or for the morning shift. We are no longer accepting individual volunteers to work the afternoon shift.*Must be 16 or older (Miners have to fill out a parent waver from the website) Do not have to work with a parent.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Work gloves, hammers, measuring tape, tool belt, pencils, water bottles, and sack lunch for all day groups.
Additional comments or items the site needs: We comfortable, cool clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Hard soled shoes. No sandals. We can always use office supplies, old stationary, etc. We are in dire need of funding for new computers. (Possible accepting some used computers.)

11. Heart Ministry Center – Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2222 Binney St. Omaha, NE 68110 (451-2321) Pattie Fidone  pfido46@cox.net
Mission: The heart center is a Catholic church affiliated non-profit agency providing material and spiritual support to the poor and homeless in the North Omaha community.
Volunteer Times: M-F 9:00-5:00, Some Saturdays
7^th-12th grade service available: Sorting and sizing clothes, stocking food on shelves. Cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, yard clean up, window washing, gardening, painting, delivering food, and many misc. jobs.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Casual dress/work clothes and work gloves
Additional comments or items the site needs: We need volunteers to help deliver food at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We need volunteers on some Saturdays to help clean up and re-organize.

12. Heartland Family Services   www.familyservicemidlands.org
Main Volunteer Coordinator for All Family Services: Mary Langdon 552-7442
 * Bellevue Safe Haven Shelter 116 East Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005
Mission: Safe Haven is a shelter for battered women and children. We can house up to twenty individuals and assist with their needs in regards to domestic violence.
Volunteer Times: We are a 24/7 facility so we are very flexible. Currently our greatest need is for babysitting Monday-Thursday 6:00am-8:00pm.
7^th & 8^th service available: Volunteers must be 16 years of age of older to volunteer. Unless it is a short term volunteer project like painting, cleaning, yard work, special seasonal drives, etc.
9^th-12^th service available: Babysitting!! Everything listed above. For those really interested and motivated there is the potential to work in the office and staff the hotline.
 * Council Bluffs, IA Pottawattamie County Homeless Link
515 E Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51503  (712) 322-1407
Mission: Transitional housing facility, MOHMS place food mission, Micah House emergency shelter
7^th-12^th grade service available: Yard work and parking area cleaning. Tours. Other miscellaneous cleaning jobs
 * Mohm’s Place: 1000 Creek Top CB, IA 51503
 * Micah House:   231 S. 7^th St. CB, IA 51501

13. Keep Omaha Beautiful Inc.
1819 Farnam Suite 306 Omaha, NE 68183 (444-7774)
Cindy Smilley   csmilley@ciomaha.ne.us   www.keepomahabeautiful.org
Mission: Our mission is to enhance the physical appearance of Omaha through litter reduction, beautification and education.
Volunteer Times: Anytime
7^th-12th grade service available: All ages can be involved with our youth fall clean up. We give food coupons and a letter from the mayor. Youth can also help the elderly and disabled with yard clean up. Clean litter from a park or dam sites.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: One adult per fifteen youth
Additional comments or items the site needs: We would like a report at the end of the year (or after each event) telling numbers of volunteers, hours worked, and bags picked up. (Bags and equipment is provided if needed.

14. Make A Wish Foundation of Nebraska
11926 Arbor St. Ste 102 Omaha, NE 68144
Sarah Price at 333-8999  sprice@nebraska.wish.org
Mission: Grant wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Volunteer Times: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (Depends on activity)
7^th-12^th grade service available: Making decorations for hotel rooms of wish kids en route to wish. Stuffing travel bags. Other misc. projects.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Items for decorating poster board, markers, Disney stuffAdult to youth ratio when working at our agency: One to ten youth
Additional comments or items the site needs: Items always wanted for agency is candy, gum, crayons, pencils, puzzle books, film and card games. 

15. Mary Katherine McCauley Center - (Formally known as St. Vincent de Paul Shelter)
613 N. 17^th St. Omaha, NE 68102   342-3759   Matt McGill at 659-6778
Mission: Provide a safe and nurturing environment for up to 50 homeless guests, most of who come to us as family units.
Volunteer Times: Days/Evenings and Weekend days
7^th-12^th service available: Help with light housekeeping chores, etc. Assist parents with babysitters who attend classes through our agency. Simple office tasks. High school students would have more responsibility given. Groups or individuals can help provide lunch for the residents.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: An open heart and willingness to visit with our guests. We provide any equipment needed for service here.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: One adult per five. Our house is small so only small groups please.
Additional comments or items the site needs: Please dress casual. Do not bring purse with you. We always need deodorant, bar soap, toothpaste, shampoo, dry laundry detergent.

16. Mason Apts. ~ Mercy Housing   mercyhousing.org   Cindy Roach 290-3546
1012 S 24^th St. Omaha, NE 68108
Volunteer Times: M-F 9-5, weekends and evenings as needed
7^th-12^th service available: Crafts, games, holiday parties, property cleaning, painting, Asst. kids in computer network center, read to kids, any kid orientated involvement, etc.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Good attitude, open mind and smile
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: Flexible
Additional comments or items the site needs: Dress casual. We accept any donations of clothing, bedding, furniture, etc.

17. Millard Manor:
12835 Deauville Drive. Omaha, NE 68137   Mary Ann Lucas   896-2319
7^th-12^th service available: Performing for the residents. They love when youth come in to sing or play the piano. Call to help with Bingo nights. Give manicures or play games with residents.

18. Nebraska Humane Society:
8929 Fort St. Omaha, Ne 68134   Sally Zalckarey   444-7800x222   www.nehumanesociety.org
9^th-12^th service – Must be 15 years or older to help. Must fill out application, take a volunteer class and write a paper on why you want to help serve.

19. Ollie Webb Center:
1941 S. 42^nd St. Omaha, NE 68105   www.olliewebb.org aanderson@olliewebb.org
Annie Anderson or Jennifer at 346-5220
Peer mentor for teens, (ages 13-18) with developmental disabilities.

20. Open Door Mission  www.opendoormission.org
2828 N 23^rd St. East Omaha, NE 68119 (829-1512)
Mission: ODM is a gospel rescue mission providing basic needs and life changing programs for the homeless and needy in an atmosphere reflecting the life and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7^th-12^th service available: Assist sorting and shelving donations and food. Prepare and serve a meal. Clean and organize various areas. Childcare and field trips. Assist with seasonal outreach events. Deliver lunches to the outer community. Pick up trash down town Omaha. High School students can also help with painting projects and light construction projects.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: 1 to 6 for Jr. & 1 to 10 H.S.
Additional comments or items the site needs: Donations are listed under the needs list on website.

21. Pride – Omaha Inc.
3534 S 108^th Omaha, NE 68144  (397-3309)  www.pride.org     mgrove@pride.org
Susie Dugan
7^th & 8^th service available: Red Ribbon Drug Free Rally
9^th-12^th service available: Red Ribbon Drug Free Rally, Help with compliance checks (working with law enforcement)

22. Ronald McDonald House    www.rmhomaha.org
620 S 38^th Ave. Omaha, NE 68105-1104 (346-9377)
Shannon Liedel sliedel@rmhomaha.org
Mission: The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families of sick children who come to the Omaha area for treatment.
Volunteer Times: 7 days a week. Flexible! Call Shannon to set up a time.
7^th-12^th service available: Collect food, new toys, cleaning supplies and other items from our wish list. (see wish list on website) Prepare and serve evening meals (Group activity 1:1 ratio with an adult) Help clean, make cookies, baked goods, collect pop tabs!
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Wear work clothes
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: 1:1 ratio under 16
Additional comments or items the site needs: Our food pantry is low right now!

23. The Salvation Army
3612 Cuming St. Omaha, NE 68131  Hall Johnson  (898-6000)
7-12^th service available: Bell Ringing  www.ringbells.org
Someone 16 or older must be with youth younger then 16.
All other service projects contact volunteer coordinator.

24. Seven Oak of Florence:
3105 State St. Omaha 451-4477
Youth can sing, play piano or have any kind of performance with the elderly. Need help with yard work. Contact them for more volunteer information.

25. Sienna/Frances House:
341-1821   1702 Nicholas St., 68102    www.sienafrancis.org
A great place for youth to help serve lunch and work on odd jobs. Very hard to get a hold of the volunteer coordinator to set up service.

26. St. Benedict the Moor Parish:
2423 Grant St. Omaha, NE 68111   573-7995
This parish always needs help cleaning up outside grounds area. Contact the volunteer coordinator at this parish for other activities.

27. St. Martin de Pores Center ~ Catholic Charities
2417 Burdette Omaha, NE 68111 (341-4004)
Viola Jackson-Haag   violaj@ccomaha.org
Mission: Community Services programs seek to work those who lack basic human needs of food, shelter, safety and other resources adequate to effectively care for their families. We work to empower and advocate those we serve.
Volunteer Times: Vary – if in pantry M, T, Th, F 10-12
7th-12^th grade service available: Yard work, assisting in pantry – putting food on shelves
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Gloves and rakes if doing yard work. Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Appropriate attire for weather.
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: 1 adult to 6 youth (7-8), 1 adult to 10 youth (9-12)
Additional comments or items the site needs: Agency always needs food for pantry along with diapers and hygiene items.

28. The Stephen Center:
2723 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107 Bev at 731-0238x28
Contact Bev for volunteer opportunities like helping prepare meals. 

29. Timber Creek Apts. ~ Mercy Housing   mercyhousing.org
6816 S 137^th Plaza Omaha, NE 68137  (895-3815)  Shelly Voss  svoss@mercyhousing.org
Mission: To create and strengthen healthy communities through the provision of quality, affordable, service – enriched housing for individuals and families who are economically poor.
Volunteer Times: M-F 9-5, weekends and evenings as needed
7^th-8^th service available: We have a number of outdoor property maintenance work, and indoor building maintenance work. This involves cleaning hallways, windows, etc.
9^th-12^th service available: Assist with homework club program, kid’s crafts, and other resident programs. High school volunteers could also do property maintenance.
Helpful supplies to bring if doing service: Dress comfortably with tennis shoes
Adult to youth ratio when working at our agency: Flexible, One to Five

30. United Way of the Midlands  www.uwmidlands.org/volunteer
1805 Harney St. Omaha, NE 68102 552-7933 Molly Philips

31. Youth Street Outreach: Contact Rosily Maher at 345-5187 for volunteer opportunities.

Check out these web sites: 

www.uwmidlands.org	Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Volunteering. Then Click on:
www.omaharaft.com	Omaha R.A.F.T. - Resources available for Teens