Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
Luis Marcos ~ lmarcos@pastoralmayausa.org
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4513 South 32nd St., Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.pixanixim.org
Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim is an organization of the Mayan community in Omaha, Nebraska. We welcome volunteers and students from all backgrounds who are open to working together to build a stronger Omaha Community. Opportunities available include providing childcare during our Adult Education classes, tutoring youth (grade school to high school) Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. There are also opportunities to teach English, and Spanish literacy (these are each a semester long commitment). Our Adult Education program seeks to provide participatory learning during which all involved can be friends, teachers and students at the same time.
Spanish, Q’anjob’al
Educational Opportunity Center
Karrie Scott ~ (402) 280-3300 ~ KarrieScott@creighton.edu
Judge Elizabeth Pittman Building, 2002 Burt Street, Omaha NE 68178 ~ www.creighton.edu/eop/eoc
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is one of the five federally grant funded TRIO programs at Creighton University under the Department of Education. Creighton’s EOC program provides counseling & information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. We also provide services to improve the financial & economic literacy of participants. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills, & to assist in the application process. EOC needs volunteers to assist with the daily workflow of our office. This may include data entry, filing, copying, & other duties assigned such as tutoring. Call or email for more information.
Spanish
Latina Resource Center (Catholic Charities)
Kaisha Harris ~ (402) 829-9296 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
5211 S. 31st St., Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.ccomaha.org
The Latina Resource Center provides a culturally welcoming place where Latinas (women) gather to: develop personal and family skills, find resources they need, and build a supportive community with other Latinas. Services include English language/GED classes, health/family life education, domestic violence/sexual assault intervention, and counseling/support groups which develop leadership and community among members. The Center is a collaborative project of Catholic Charities and three other community agencies.
Spanish
Latino Center of the Midlands
Juliana Garza ~ (402) 733-2720 ~ info@latinocenterofthemidlands.org
4821 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.latinocenterofthemidlands.org
Volunteers are always welcome at the Latino Center of the Midlands! We need volunteers to help with the adult GED program, assisting with basic writing and math, as well as to help assemble a newsletter.
Spanish
Literacy Center for the Midlands
Brianna Cole ~ (402) 342-7323 ~ bcole@midlandsliteracy.org
1823 Harney St., Suite 204, Omaha, NE 68102 ~ www.midlandsliteracy.org
The mission of the Literacy Center for the Midlands is to empower adults and families by helping them acquire the literacy skills and practices to be active and contributing members of their communities. Volunteers attend an information orientation and are trained to work with a small group of Literacy Center Students or one-to-one.
Spanish and any other language
Mercy Housing
Sarah Wernimont ~ swernimont@mercyhousing.org
1012 S. 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68108 ~ www.mercyhousing.org
Mercy Housing needs volunteers to work one on one with adult residents. Opportunities include ESL and GED tutoring, as well as supporting individuals in obtaining various goals such as: career readiness, resume building, health and wellness education, and enhancing life skill development. Volunteer days and times are flexible; please call or email for more information.
*Internship opportunities are available for students in a variety of academic disciplines.
Arabic, Nuer, Dinka
Metropolitan Community College, Adult Education
Tara Waln-Lewellyn, Volunteer Coordinator ~ (402) 457-2315 ~ twalnlewellyn@mccneb.edu
30th & Fort, Bldg #9, Omaha, NE 68111 ~ www.mccneb.edu
Help someone succeed! Tutor students in GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms at one of our many sites in the Omaha Metro. Several locations are just minutes from Creighton. We ask for a 10 week, 3 hours a week commitment that aligns with our quarter system. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Omaha Public Schools – Adult Education
Sarah Mungin, Coordinator of Vol. Svcs. ~ (402) 557-2614 ~ sarah.mungin@ops.org
3230 Burt St., Omaha, NE 68131 ~ www.ops.org
Volunteers are needed as GED and ESL classroom tutors. As a GED volunteer, you will prepare adult learners to take the GED (High School Equivalency) test. As an ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor, you will help students improve their basic English and conversation skills. With the support and guidance of a certified teacher, volunteers tutor in small groups or one-on-one with adults. Classes are held throughout Omaha in the morning, afternoon, and evening and ranges in size from 4 – 20 students. Volunteers should commit between 2 1/2 – 10 hours a week.
Omaha Together One Community – OTOC
Pat Caffrey ~ (402) 344-4401 ~ admin@otoc.omhcoxmail.com
3647 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, NE 68131 ~ www.otoc.org
OTOC is a broad-based multiethnic and interfaith community organizing effort. Member institutions work to create positive change through collective action and seeking accountability in the public arena. Current issues include: working to increase access to summer enrichment programs for children; education pertaining to the need for comprehensive and humane immigration reform at the national level; working with refugee leaders to identify and address issues affecting families; improving how the City of Omaha enforces housing and building codes to assure integrity of housing; and working to rethink how the City of Omaha trains people for jobs.
Southern Sudan Community Association (SSCA)
Ann Marie Kudlacz ~ (402) 554-0759 ~ akudlacz@sscaomaha.org
3610 Dodge St, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68131 ~ www.sscaomaha.info
The SSCA is looking for volunteers to assist refugees from Bhutan, Burma, and Southern Sudan. Volunteer opportunities include assisting refugees with learning basic English, cultural orientation, employment training, and family mentoring. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm (Individuals and groups mentoring a refugee family may meet after 4:30pm or on weekends). SSCA also has clerical, office, and community outreach volunteer opportunities available. Arabic, Karen
