The Durham Museum
Lori Beck, Director of Guest Services ~ (402) 444-5071 ext. 538 ~ lbeck@durhammuseum.org
801 S. 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 ~ www.durhammuseum.org
Step back in time & become a part of Omaha’s history by volunteering at The Durham Museum. Volunteer opportunities include Front Desk, Museum Shop, Soda Fountain & Candy Shop, Photo Archives, & Education. Call now or apply online to join the fun today!
Essential Pregnancy Services
Janet Holthaus ~ (402) 554-0121 ~ janet@essentialps.org
6220 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104 ~ www.essentialps.org
EPS works with pregnant and mothering women and families. We are a pro-life agency dedicated to helping women build a healthy future through a medical clinic, GED classes, Parenting Education and Material Resources. Volunteer training is provided and we can accept individuals as well as groups of volunteers planning on one time or continuing opportunities!
Spanish speaking recommended, but not necessary.
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
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
Justice for Our Neighbors (Immigration Legal Clinic)
Andrea Barrera ~ (402) 898-1349 ~ abarrera@unomaha.edu
2414 E St, Omaha, NE 68107 ~ www.jfon-ne.org
Bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers are needed to serve as translators
for free immigration clinics the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00pm
and the 4th Saturday from 8:30am-noon. There is an occasional need for people who speak languages other than Spanish, particularly French. There are also volunteer opportunities at our office. We can accommodate volunteer groups of up to five people and prefer returning/ long-term volunteers. Bilingual volunteers are most needed.
Spanish and French speaking recommended, but not necessary.
Lothrop Magnet Center
Gina Fitzpatrick or Daniel Chipps ~ (402) 457-5704 ~ Gina.Fitzpatrick@ops.org
3300 N. 22nd St, Omaha, NE 68110 ~ www.ops.org/elementary/lothropmagnet
Lothrop Magnet Center is an Omaha Public School serving children
from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade with magnet areas of Science and Technology.
Students at Lothrop are involved in Service Learning – such as Green projects – and learning
about renewable energy sources. Lothrop is lucky enough to have Community In Schools on campus, which has helped foster many community connections.
Volunteers are needed in the greenhouse; for science projects, reading, math,
technology, and mentoring. Lothrop is an ideal opportunity for people pursuing an Education, Counseling, or Social Work major as well as for those with an interest in Science, Environmental topics, or Technology.
We can accommodate groups of 1-25 volunteers and welcome both long-term and one-time volunteers. No special skills are required.
Spanish and French speaking recommended, but not necessary.
Nebraskans for Peace
Mark Welsch, Omaha Coordinator ~ (402) 453-0776 ~ nfpOmaha@NebraskansForPeace.org
PO Box 6418, Omaha, NE 68106 ~ www.NebraskansForPeace.org
NFP is a statewide grassroots advocacy organization working nonviolently for peace and justice through community building, education, and political action. Volunteers are needed for participation in our priority issues ranging from global warming and climate change, antiwar, alternatives to the military, civil and international rights, economic justice, Palestinian rights, youth violence and rights, and environmental justice. Community outreach, planning, strategizing, and working towards our goals are where we can work together. Volunteer days, times, and locations vary.
Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance
Che Orduna ~ (402) 934-9700 ~ che@omahahealthykids.org
5006 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132 ~ www.omahahealthykids.org
Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance’s mission is to promote lead-safe and healthy homes for children and families in Omaha. Large groups, small groups, and individuals are needed to visit with homeowners and assist with interior painting. There are also special events available, such as community outreach and health fairs. Hours are flexible; please call for more information.
Omaha Together One Community – OTOC
Allison Latenser ~ (402) 344-4401 ~ admin@otoc.omhcoxmail.com
3647 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, NE 68131
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.
University of Nebraska Medical Center SHARING Clinics/UNMC Specialty Care Center
Sheeva Parbhu ~ sparbhu@unmc.edu
804 S 52nd and Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68106 ~ www.unmc.edu/sharing
The SHARING Clinic is the nation’s only student-run and student-governed
clinic that incorporates multidisciplinary fields to provide general health care for
children and adults. Volunteers with Spanish-speaking skills are needed each week
at the SHARING (Student Health Alliance Reaching Indigent Needy Groups)
clinics to serve as translators to bridge the gap between the Spanish-speaking patients
and the student health-care providers. The clinic is open every Tuesday evening from 5:30-8pm.
There would be opportunities to interpret presentations at Jackson Elementary family nights one Tuesday a month during the school year. We can accommodate groups of up to 4 volunteers and prefer long-term commitment. You must be proficient in Spanish.
Spanish speaking recommended, but not necessary.
