Volunteer Opportunity Websites

For the Omaha, NE area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

Service Clubs

Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Rotary Club of Omaha

    The Rotary Club of Omaha is part of Rotary International and works on local service projects, fundraising, and community engagement efforts that benefit youth programs, health initiatives, and community development in Omaha.

Major Events
  • Annual United Way Day of Caring

    A single day of service where individual volunteers and volunteer teams spend their day making a difference at local nonprofits to fulfill a variety of needs – from painting, meal service and yard work to everything in between. Typically held annually in September.
  • Omaha Blues, Jazz & Gospel Festival

    An annual music festival celebrating blues, jazz, and gospel genres with performances and community gatherings.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • City Sprouts

    City Sprouts is a community garden and urban farm in Omaha that increases access to fresh produce, offers educational workshops, and provides job and life skills training through gardening programs. Their volunteers help maintain gardens, teach classes, and support food justice initiatives in the city.

Local Organizations

Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes.

Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 9 organizations
    Logo for Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus
  • Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

    To complete our goal on the campus of working together to provide comprehensive services to area residents in need.

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    Logo for Kids Can Community Center
  • Kids Can Community Center

    To educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences.

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    Logo for MENTOR Nebraska
  • MENTOR Nebraska

    To increase both the quality and quantity of mentoring in Nebraska and close the mentoring gap for the one in three young people growing up without a mentor.

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Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 5 organizations
    Logo for Completely KIDS
  • Completely KIDS

    To educate and empower KIDS and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community.

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    Logo for Heartland Family Service
  • Heartland Family Service

    To strengthen individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education, counseling, and support services.

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    Logo for Heartland Hope Mission
  • Heartland Hope Mission

    To be more than a pantry by providing clients with resources to be food secure and self-sufficient in a hope-filled environment.

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Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 2 organizations
    Logo for Goodwill Omaha
  • Goodwill Omaha

    To use the power of donated goods to train and support people to be their BEST.

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    Logo for Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA)
  • Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA)

    To improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children of all ability levels through equine-assisted activities.

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Volunteer to Help EducationSee all 7 organizations
    Logo for College Possible Omaha
  • College Possible Omaha

    To make college admission and success possible for students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.

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    Logo for Girl Scouts: Spirit of Nebraska
  • Girl Scouts: Spirit of Nebraska

    To build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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    Logo for Girls Inc. of Omaha
  • Girls Inc. of Omaha

    To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

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Volunteer to Help Social Justice & EqualitySee all 2 organizations
    Logo for Catholic Charities (Diocese of Des Moines) – Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
  • Catholic Charities (Diocese of Des Moines) – Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program

    To empower survivors by offering confidential services, promoting safety, and fostering healing, all while upholding the dignity and rights of each individual.

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