Cougars in Service

For more information on service opportunities please contact Ms. VanMoorleghem or Ms. Ernesti.

Visit the United Way of the Midlands' website for more local service opportunities.

Camp Fire USA
Megan Addison 397-5809 e-mail: megan@campfireomaha.org
3801 Harney St. , Ste. 120, Omaha , NE
Volunteers are needed M-F from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to prepare and serve food to children. Other opportunities include: program preparation, recreation, arts, social skills, tutoring, mailings and various other activities.

Catholic Charities
Mary Ann Beckman 829-9273 e-mail: mab@ccomaha.org
3300 North 60th St. , Omaha , NE www.ccomaha.org
A variety of volunteer experiences available at domestic violence shelters, food pantries, counseling centers. Most positions are M-F, but weekend and evening shifts are available. Areas include child care, clerical, receptionists. Some bilingual Spanish work available. Special one-time projects for groups/individuals can be arranged.

Children's Hospital
Valerie Conzett 955-3834 e-mail: vconzett@chsomaha.org
8200 Dodge St. Omaha, NE www.chsomaha.org
Children's Hospital has a variety of opportunities: 1 time & off-site events (a great way for a group of friends to spend time together while doing something great for the kids in our community), and support for programs by collecting in kind items that have been pre-determined and pre-approved.

Child Saving Institute
Jennifer Sidzyik 553-6000 ext. 144 e-mail: jsidzyik@childsaving.org
115 South 46th St. , Omaha , NE www.childsaving.org
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at Child Saving Institute that assist children who are in need of support. Our volunteers can assist anywhere from rocking babies in our childcare to helping an abused or neglected child at one of our crisis centers. All volunteers attend training that will help with their special work with children in need. Contact us today for more information.

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Amanda Jones 457-5657 e-mail: volunteer@omahahabitat.org
2204 Ames Ave. , Omaha , NE www.omahahabitat.org
This organization builds housing in partnership with low-income families. Volunteers are needed to do manual labor, construction, clean-up, or office work. Hours are flexible from 8:30 -3, Wed.-Sat. Groups of up to 10 people are accepted. Please call the office to schedule a group in advance.

Heartland Family Service
Mary Langdon 552-7442 e-mail: mlangdon@heartlandfamilyservice.org
2101 South 42nd St. , Omaha NE www.familyservicemidlands.org
Seeking volunteers to assist with clients of all ages. Greatest need is working with children. Various days and times available depending upon the program. Some programs available are: Domestic Abuse, Solomon Girls Center , Children's Emergency Shelters, Senior Center , FAST (Family and Schools Together Program), and more. Please call for more information.

Nebraska Food Bank Network, Inc.
Jewel Knapp 331-1213 x104 e-mail: jewelk@omahafoodbank.org
6824 J St. , Omaha , NE www.omahafoodbank.org
Volunteers are needed to sort and repack food. Hours are flexible anytime between 8 a.m. – noon and 12:30 – 4p.m. Call or email for special event opportunities!

Siena/Francis House
Kathy Gaines 341-1821 e-mail: partners@sienafrancis.omhcoxmail.com
1702 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE www.sienafrancis.org
Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities including: serving dinners, making sack lunches, helping with Sunday brunch, painting, cleaning, organizing the clothing room, and putting up holiday decorations. The agency is within walking distance of Creighton.
Hours are flexible. Call ahead to schedule a time to volunteer.

Special Olympics Nebraska
Terri Price 331-5545 x18 e-mail: tprice@sone.org
8801 F St. , Omaha , NE www.sone.org
Volunteers work with people of all age groups having various disabilities. Volunteers help with coaching and competition assistance at sports events and must work well with children and adults with disabilities. Hours vary depending on the team practice schedule.

The Stephen Center
Bev Hoschar 731-0238 ext. 28, or Fran Held (meals only) 291-6082
2723 Q St., Omaha, NE
Volunteers needed to answer phones between the hours of 8 am-4 pm, M-Th and F, 8 am-noon; men needed to help the night supervisor answer phones, doors, and various other tasks from 5:30-8 pm. Two people are needed (a man and a woman or one man) on Sat. mornings from 7:30-11:30 am , and from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm to do similar tasks. A man is needed from 10:30 pm-6 am every night of the week who will sleep while volunteering those hours. Help is needed to prepare and serve supper each evening. Call ahead to schedule which day you are committing to.