American Red Cross Heartland Chapter/Creighton Campus Red Cross
Volunteer Services ~ (402) 343-7700 ~ clausenl@usa.redcross.org
2912 S. 80 Ave, Omaha, NE 68124 ~ www.redcrossomaha.org
Creighton Campus Red Cross Club (CCRC) is affiliated with the American Red Cross Heartland Chapter. Contact the American Red Cross if you’re interested in volunteering with youth programs; as a local or national Disaster volunteer; as a fund raiser, trainer, office worker or public speaker. You can help comfort victims of a house fire or teach a pet first aid class. Whether you are interested in community services, international services, disaster services or any of the other lines of services in the Red Cross, you’ll find something that fits your niche.
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KVC Behavioral HealthCare
Sarah Wittmann ~ (402) 617-8567 ~ swittmann@kvc.org
825 M St, Lincoln, NE 68508 ~ www.kvc.org/nebraska
Individuals as well as large and small groups are needed to provide child care for the children – 0 to 18 years old – KVC serves in Omaha and
Lincoln. Volunteers are needed on various evenings, Saturday mornings, and during our Annual Conference December 2nd and 3rd, 2011. Volunteers are also needed for special events such as: Christmas/Holiday Parties, Halloween Carnival, etc. All opportunities have flexible hours.
Hitchcock Nature Center
Erin Kenney ~ (712) 328-5830 ~ erin.kenney@pottcounty.com
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542 ~ www.pottcoconservation.com
Hitchcock Nature Center needs volunteers to share their love for the outdoors and help protect our natural resources. Opportunities are available at our Welcome Desk and in Habitat Management. Join our friendly welcome desk volunteers assisting guests, answering phones, helping with the gift shop and participating in office projects, while enjoying the beautiful view of the Loess Hills from your desk. Habitat Management Volunteers help carry out Hitchcock Nature Center’s land management plans. Help minimize the impact of invasive plant species while re-introducing native plants to the hills, clearing trees to widen trails, check for erosion and assist with various land management projects. *Internship opportunities available.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kiley Thiele, Vice President of Development & Marketing ~ (402) 333-8999 ~ kthiele@nebraska.wish.org
11926 Arbor St, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68144 ~ www.nebraska.wish.org
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization whose purpose is to grant wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers are needed for: office help, speakers’ bureau, gift-wrapping during the holidays, and some one-time special events. Office hours are 8 – 5, Monday – Friday.
Sierra Club
Albert Lierz ~ www.sierranebraska.org ~ (402) 453-2933 ~ albert_lierz@yahoo.com
The Sierra Club’s members and supporters number more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Please call for more information about volunteer opportunities.
Ted E. Bear Hollow, A Center for Grieving Children and Families
Cathy Fox, Program Director ~ (402) 502-2773 ~ cfox@tedebearhollow.org
7811 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE 68114 ~ www.tedebearhollow.org
Ted E. Bear Hollow provides a safe, supportive environment where children can learn healthy ways to cope with the death of a family member or friend. TEBH also performs community education and outreach to meet the needs of Omaha’s bereaved youth. Volunteer needs vary and include weekend day camps, monthly and evening support groups, assistance with fundraising and benefit events, as well as teen events, mailings, program materials, etc. Child Grief Facilitator Training is held two – three times a year for those interested in working in our support groups.
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