Latina Resource Center (Catholic Charities)
Nancy McAndrews ~ (402) 829-9247 ~ 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 speaking recommended, but not necessary.
Phoenix House (Catholic Charities, Des Moines Diocese)
Rachel L. Mabrey, Volunteer Coordinator ~ (712) 256-2059 ext. 2 ~ rmabrey@dmdiocese.org
300 W. Broadway, Suite 223, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 ~ www.CatholicCharitiesDM.org
Our Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Program includes an emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis line, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and educational/support groups. Service opportunities include: crisis line and shelter and court advocates (advocate positions require training). Indirect volunteer opportunities include: childcare, clerical, donation room, general clean-up, front desk/door coverage and court watch.
Spanish speaking recommended, but not necessary.
Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA)
Nancy Todd ~ (402) 345-6555 ~ sakurayc@wcaomaha.org
222 South 29th St, Omaha, NE 68131 ~ www.wcaomaha.org
The Women’s Center for Advancement (formerly the YWCA) needs volunteers for our 24-hour Crisis and Resource Hotline. We receive thousands of calls a year from people in crisis or looking for resources due to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Volunteers will receive a 40 hour comprehensive training prior to taking calls. Calls are programmed to volunteers’ personal phones through a central call line, so volunteers can be in the comfort of their home or other location of their choice and be able to assist callers. We are also looking for volunteers to help with a variety of programs in the office which include data entry, filing, light reception, and helping with large mailings.
