Catholic Charities’ Volunteer Resource Office
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
3300 N. 60th St., Omaha, NE 68104 ~ www.ccomaha.org
A variety of volunteer experiences available. For complete descriptions & address information, please see the individual alphabetical listings: Christ Child Main, Christ Child North/St. Martin de Porres Pantry, Creative Learning Center, Juan Diego Center, Immigration Legal Services, Microbusiness Program, Latina Resource Center, & Omaha Campus for Hope. See the website for more information on these & other Catholic Charities programs.
Christ Child North Center/ St. Martin de Porres Center (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
2111 Emmet St., Omaha, NE 68110 ~ www.ccomaha.org
This community center offers one of the area’s largest food pantries, advocacy, a family enrichment & Christmas program, & a senior citizens program. Volunteers needed to work in the pantry stocking shelves, distributing food to clients. Days & hours are available Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. from 10am- 1 p.m.; & 3rd Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Also grounds cleanup, planting flowers, etc. M-F 8:30-4:30. Ideal for a group
Immigration Legal Services (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
5211 S. 31st St, Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.ccomaha.org
Immigration Legal Services provides legal assistance for immigrants including preparation for naturalization and assistance during the application process (in Spanish and English). Volunteers assist with naturalization application workshops and one-on-one tutoring for naturalization interviews.
Spanish recommended, but not necessary.
Juan Diego Center (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
5211 S. 31st St, Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.ccomaha.org/centers/juan-diego-center
The Juan Diego Center offers bilingual family empowerment programs, support groups for Hispanic women, and serves as a food pantry. Volunteers are needed as Pantry Assistants (Stock the food pantry and distribute food to clients), Grounds Cleanup (Monthly or quarterly commitment), and Christmas Program Assistants (help with data entry, registration, and distribution of gifts). Groups are need to unload groceries and stock shelves for the food pantry the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
Spanish recommended, but not necessary.
Microbusiness Training and Development Program (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
5211 S. 31st St., Omaha NE 68107 ~ www.ccomaha.org
The Microbusiness program provides a training program in Spanish for entrepreneurs as well as one-on-one assistance with technical, legal, financial, and business operations for new businesses. Volunteers provide computer tutoring and some clerical assistance to the program.
Spanish speaking recommended, but not necessary.
Omaha Campus for Hope (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ volunteer@ccomaha.org
1490 N. 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102 ~ www.ccomaha.org
The Omaha Campus for Hope is an inpatient addiction recovery center that offers a wide variety of recovery services. Volunteers are needed to help serve lunch or evening meals, especially on weekends.
Spanish recommended, but not necessary.
Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit
Rhonda Rolles ~ (402) 444-4597 ~ Rhonda.Rolles@douglascounty-ne.gov
1905 Harney St, Suite 500, Omaha, NE 68102
The Victim Assistance Unit offers opportunities for volunteers and interns with trainings provided. Responsibilities include: follow up calls, court accompaniment, and assisting other advocates. Volunteers are needed 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Spanish and any other language recommended, but not necessary.
Omaha Public Library
Jody duRand ~ (402) 444-4835 ~ twingate@omahalibrary.org
W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St, Omaha, NE 68102 ~ www.omahalibrary.org
Volunteers are needed as ambassadors to promote library programs (at any of our twelve branches or other venues), for special events (to help with set-up and assistance during the event), and with Marketing and Community Services (to help with printing and mailing marketing materials).
Spanish speaking recommended, but not necessary
