Looking to volunteer with your kids in Omaha? There are a variety of wonderful organizations in the Omaha Area that serve our community and welcome children as volunteers.
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It is always a good idea to contact the agency before planning to volunteer to verify age requirements, complete the application process (if needed), or schedule a time in advance.
10 Places to Volunteer with Kids in Omaha
COPE (Christian Outreach Program)
1620 N. 203rd, Elkhorn
- I have volunteered here with my kids, and it is a wonderful organization! Families can sort clothes, help with the food pantry, and assist with special events.
Heartland Hope Mission
2 Locations: 2021 U St. and Millard Plaza (5321 South 139th Plaza)
- Volunteers must be ages 12 and older to serve at the pantry. Ages 12-15 must volunteer alongside a parent or group leader.
- Holidays: Christmas in South O is held in December. There are many opportunities to volunteer or donate and give hope for Christmas to over 1,200 children in need.
Keep Omaha Beautiful
- All of their volunteer opportunities are very kid-friendly. See ongoing volunteer opportunities here and special events coming up here.
Open Door Mission
Timberlake Outreach Center: 2107 E. Locust St.
Elkhorn Donation/Outreach Center: 1620 N 203rd St.
Council Bluffs Family Outreach/Donation Center: 1612 Avenue D, Council Bluffs
- Individuals, families, youth groups and businesses are needed to help sort, organize, and shelve donations.
- Food Preparation – School aged children are welcome to help at this family friendly event, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
- Tip: Walk-ins are welcome. See website for days and times.
Visit with Residents at a Retirement Home
- The possibilities are endless! Help with group activities, make door decorations or placemats, play games with residents, participate in crafts, sing, dance, play a musical instrument, or share a special talent, go caroling.
- Many Retirement Homes and Assisted Living Facilities have an Activity Director who plans many events throughout the month. Contact them to see if your family can help with any of the activities!
Ring bells with the Salvation Army during the Holiday Season
- Everyone of any age is welcome to ring at the kettle. Youth under the age of 16 must have their parent’s permission to ring and that under the age of 14 will have adult supervision while volunteering. Most locations welcome children ringing with adults.
Organize a drive
- Collect gently used toys, clothes, books and donate them together.
Siena Francis House
- Variety of opportunities. Check their website or contact the volunteer coordinator for family opportunities.
Provide a Meal
- Rainbow House – Families can volunteer to provide meals for children who are in the hospital. Call 402-955-7815 for more information.
Ronald McDonald House
- Collect Pop Tabs for the House, Do a Donation Drive and collect items on our Wish List, Make Sibling Activity Bags (items can include card games, coloring books, snack and/or juice box, small puzzles, activity books, travel size games, etc).
Project Linus
- Make a tie blanket for children with Project Linus.
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