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THANK you for being willing to consider helping set up one of our LARGEST fundraisers! We need helpers to transport all of our merchandise and raffle baskets from our shelter (809 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404) to Geonetric (415 12th Ave SE,...

THANK you for being willing to consider volunteering at one of our LARGEST fundraisers! We have many options to help out on Saturday, December 2nd. To chose your role and timeslot, simply click on this SignUpGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com...

The Christmas in the Village Planning Committee is looking for volunteers who are dependable, responsible, committed, but more importantly, excited to provide exceptional service to visitors while enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season....

Celebrate Christmas in the Village at Boys Town on Sunday, December 3rd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. For a lot of Boys Town kids, Christmas is a very different experience. Growing up in broken homes in neighborhoods plagued by poverty, crime and substance abu...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

We are in need of a group to come host a pizza party dinner in the shelter living room on Thursday, December 7th. Volunteers will welcome families and help serve pizza and drinks. We have some tables in the living room area so that families can eat. ...

Help spread the holiday cheer by writing holiday cards that will be sent to survivors of sexual assault in the community! We will provide refreshments and holiday cards and writing utensils! Bring your family or friends to help with this volunteer ev...

MacNider: Off the Clock is a free event and open to the public that goes from 5-7pm. Complimentary wine and appetizers are available throughout the event, in addition to live music by Sam Crosser. We are looking for volunteers to help with some kitch...

Five Seasons Lights is a family event taking place at the McGrath Amphitheatre all throughout the month of December, 2023. This event will feature light displays provided by area organizations, entertainment, and more. While there is not an entrance...

Volunteer Opportunity: Assemble Activity Kits for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of hundreds of girls across Omaha! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help assemble activity kits filled wit...

MacNider: Off the Clock is a free event and open to the public that goes from 5-7pm. Complimentary wine and appetizers are available throughout the event, in addition to live music by Sam Crosser. We are looking for volunteers to help with some kitch...

The annual family event, Holiday Open House, will be on Saturday, December 9, where the MacNider will be filled with children’s activities from 1-4 pm. Volunteers at this event will help with our take and make crafts. This involves explaining how t...

Our Family Member Holiday Party is on Sunday, December 10, from 10:00 – 2:00 at the Mississippi River Center. We are asking for volunteers between 9:00 – 3:00 to help set up and tear down. The event will take place on the second floor and there w...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

Support our community by helping distribute food at our Pop-Up Pantry! Ruby's Pantry offers a bundle of groceries to anyone for $25. There are no income or residency requirements. It's a smart way to extend your grocery budget and enjoy a variety of ...

Volunteers will help distribute toys and food to families in need at Heartland Hope Mission's South Omaha facility (2021 U Street). Parking instructions: Enter North parking lot at half way between 20th and 21st Street on U street through ALLEY. Alle...

This event is for Food Preparation. The Distribution event will be listed separately. Please respond to each event individually if attending both.   Volunteers needed each week to help prepare approximately 200 meals which include burritos, sandwich...

This event is for Food Distribution. The Prep event is posted as a separate need. Please indicate if you are attending each event individually.   UBFM will deliver/distribute by car and occasionally by bike. If you'd like to deliver by bike, please...

Help the youth, young adults and families at Omaha Home for Boys have a memorable, joyful Christmas by wrapping gifts and stuffing stockings for them. Two shifts are available on Monday, December 18 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 30 volunteers a...

We are excited to announce the upcoming Greenwood Holiday Gingerbread House Building Community Night, a fun-filled event that brings our Greenwood families together to celebrate the holiday season. We are reaching out to request your suppo...

Join us in creating a memorable holiday season for families at the Families Forward New Directions Shelter! We need caring volunteers to help transform our shelter into a warm, festive home for the holidays.Help is needed: Mondays from 1:00pm - 3:00p...

We celebrate the month's birthdays for independent residents on the third Tuesday of each month. We are seeking volunteers for a 30-45 minute performance from around 5:00-5:45! This can include singing, piano or other instruments, or other types of p...

Join us in creating a memorable holiday season for families at the Families Forward New Directions Shelter! We need caring volunteers to help transform our shelter into a warm, festive home for the holidays.Help is needed: Mondays from 1:00pm - 3:00p...

Join us in creating a memorable holiday season for families at the Families Forward New Directions Shelter! We need caring volunteers to help transform our shelter into a warm, festive home for the holidays.Help is needed: Mondays from 1:00pm - 3:00p...

Join us in our end of the year celebration! We have ornament decoration, gingerbread house making, decorating cookies and more! We will have supplies but donations are always appreciated and welcomed. Volunteers will help girls with the projects as w...

Join Kids Can Community Center in a celebration to kick-off Winter break. As a volunteer you’ll help set-up and coordinate festive games, crafts and holiday snacks for our elementary school students. We would also appreciate donations from our prog...

This Christmas we will be serving and delivering over 2,700 meals. To make this possible, we will be hosting a Food Donation Day on Sunday, December 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food Donations will be accepted at Hope Café (1310 6th Ave, Des Moine...

On Monday, December 25, Hope Ministries will be delivering Christmas Meals to families and individuals in need around the Des Moines area. Volunteer registration will open on Monday, October 30 and meal order reservations will be available on Monday,...

Please sign-up to ensure Boys Town staff can coordinate with you to receive the donation and can answer any questions that arise. Make Christmas special for high-school aged youth and their families at Boys Town! Please find item suggestions below. ...