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5 Teen (and young at heart) volunteer activities in the Omaha metro
You’re never too young to give back. And you’re never too old for adventurous volunteering!
Here is a sample of volunteer activities in the Omaha metro that are infused with an extra dose of fun.
Spread the joy of your favorite board game by teaching others! Be a game demo-er at Spielbound while making new friends. You won’t be “Sorry!”. (Age 13+ or with adult supervision)
4 Ways to volunteer during the College World Series
The 2019 NCAA Men's College World Series starts in one week! Omaha is proud to be the home of The Greatest Show on Dirt and community support is needed to successfully host a total attendance of over 300,000 people.
Want to join in? Here are four ways to volunteer during the College World Series.
1. Serve as an Event Ambassador or Fan Fest Volunteer
Want to join in? Here are four ways to volunteer during the College World Series.
1. Serve as an Event Ambassador or Fan Fest Volunteer
5 Ways to volunteer with kids in the Omaha metro
Photo Credit: Habitat for Humanity
Pool days, zoo visits and summer camps have long been tricks of the trade to keep kids entertained during the summer. After a few weeks though, your young ones are likely looking for a new adventure. Try adding volunteering to your list of kid-friendly activities this summer!
Pool days, zoo visits and summer camps have long been tricks of the trade to keep kids entertained during the summer. After a few weeks though, your young ones are likely looking for a new adventure. Try adding volunteering to your list of kid-friendly activities this summer!
Volunteer highlight: The Durham Museum
Jack, a Durham Museum volunteer, holds a photo of his grandfather conducting the same train he sits in at the museum.
The Durham Museum is full of treasures. Among the most valuable are the volunteers and the stories they tell. With some volunteers giving more than 400 hours per year, they captivate visitors with tales of Omaha history.
“People don’t want to have somebody read a script. They fall asleep. People want to be entertained,” says Jack, a Durham Museum volunteer.
The Durham Museum is full of treasures. Among the most valuable are the volunteers and the stories they tell. With some volunteers giving more than 400 hours per year, they captivate visitors with tales of Omaha history.
“People don’t want to have somebody read a script. They fall asleep. People want to be entertained,” says Jack, a Durham Museum volunteer.
Metro flooding: Who's doing what and how can you help?
2019:
Our hearts are heavy as flood waters wreak havoc in Iowa and Nebraska. The destruction to land and homes along with the number of families displaced is overwhelming.But our community is doing what we do best. We rally and we support one another.
Immediate disaster response and evacuation were first and foremost for our nonprofit partners. They sprang to action to protect our neighbors. But as the weeks go by and the waters recede, our community will need us all to act.
A Recap of April's (do)GOOD month
Wow, Omaha metro! You sure know how to do good.
Each year, National Volunteer Week falls in April. But we know the needs of the metro are too overwhelming to contain in one week. So, SHARE Omaha declared April (do)GOOD month in the Omaha metro. And wow, you really embraced this month of volunteerism!
Each year, National Volunteer Week falls in April. But we know the needs of the metro are too overwhelming to contain in one week. So, SHARE Omaha declared April (do)GOOD month in the Omaha metro. And wow, you really embraced this month of volunteerism!
30 Ways to GOLF fore a cause in the Omaha metro
It's time to dust off your golf clubs and load up your calendar with golf events in support of great causes. Gather your foursome for an enjoyable day on one of the many great golf courses throughout the Omaha metro. With each swing, you'll help a meaningful local organization raise the funds they need to do their work.
In order of date, here are 30 ways to golf for a cause in the Omaha metro this spring and summer:
Children’s Square U.S.A.
Chip in for Children Golf Tournament
In order of date, here are 30 ways to golf for a cause in the Omaha metro this spring and summer:
Children’s Square U.S.A.
Chip in for Children Golf Tournament
Volunteer highlight: Hope Lodge
Since January 2018, American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Nebraska has saved patients and caregivers over $1 million in lodging costs. The Hope Lodge is more than a roof and four walls; the heartbeat lives in the dedicated volunteers who turn the Lodge into a temporary home.
Geri, Phil and Kathy are a few of these volunteers. When you ask them about their work you’ll hear them speak humbly about their contributions to Hope Lodge.
Geri updates brochures.
Geri, Phil and Kathy are a few of these volunteers. When you ask them about their work you’ll hear them speak humbly about their contributions to Hope Lodge.
Geri updates brochures.
Diana: Volunteering is fun!
Diana Gleisberg is a passionate volunteer, world traveler, concert enthusiast and massive Nebraska fan. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram, @volunteeromaha. In honor of April's (do)GOOD month, we asked Diana to share why she volunteers. Pledge to join the (do)GOOD movement and apply to volunteer now.
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