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Join us for the Labor Day parade on Monday, September 1! Volunteers are needed to help make sure spectators stay out of the street and barricades stay where they are, unless they need to be moved for emergency purposes. The parade will follow the reg...

Sponsored by Nebraska State AFL-CIO, join United Way of the Midlands as we honor the hard work and dedication of all workers. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a day filled with music, floats, and fun!Volunteers will hand swag and...

Volunteers are needed to help stock the pantry on Tuesday nights, Thursday nights, and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways: Clothing Pantry: Sorting, hanging, and organizing clothing and household donations. Grocery Aisles: ...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

Help us kick off an evening of live music with a smile! We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to welcome guests at the library entrance and guide them to the third floor (via the elevator) where the performance will be held. This is a sit-down rol...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Assist art instructors with classes/workshops that host students under the age of 18.Must complete a background check.Experience working with children is preferred.We ask that you complete a brief orientation prior to registering to volunteer. Emai...

We offer a one-hour ORIENTATION for all interested in learning more about Rhythms of Grace, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that partners with special horses to offer healing and hope to children and adults with special needs. During ORIENT...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Volunteer Literacy Tutor (Coach) OrientationDMACC Urban Campus, 1100 7th St, Des MoinesTuesday, September 910:30 AM to NoonTo attend the orientation, volunteers complete a literacy coach application:Volunteer Literacy Coach ApplicationThis orientati...

Are you ready to advance inclusion in our community?Join us for a transformative experience at the Autism Ally Masterclass on September 9th, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM, brought to you by Autism Action Partnership (AAP).Discover the keys to fostering a m...

Would you like to help your neighbor access their essential medical appointments? We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their pe...

Kindly greet individuals at the front desk as they arrive to their art class, sort art supplies, answer the phone, etc. As well as assisting the instructor in setting up the workshop 15 minutes before and assisting with light cleanup 15 after.We ask ...

Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

Servers will serve four plated courses to dinner guests. This includes delivering the food to each guest at their table, removing plate at the conclusion of course, and assisting with dishwashing and clean up.  This task will require good balance a...

Who We Are:TeamMates Mentoring is a school based mentoring program for 3rd through post-secondary students. TeamMates spans six states: Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, and Missouri. We serve over 180+ communities. What You Will be Doi...

Support is needed for our 29th Annual golf event.  Join us to help with registration, raffle ticket sales, serve lunch, or sit at a hole and provide fun for the golfers.  Also seeking people to drive golf carts.  

Volunteers have a tremendous impact on Heart Ministry Center and the community we serve. We offer opportunities for individuals, families, companies, schools, and organizations to work together to provide critical meals to our neighbors in need. You ...

In 2024, Siena Francis House served 400,000 meals to individuals in the Omaha community. Help us serve a meal to the guests of Siena Francis House! Supporting Siena Francis House as a meal service volunteer is one of the most impactful ways to serve...

In honor of its rich Mexican heritage, Nebraska's South Omaha Latino community has been hosting Mexican festivals in Omaha for decades, dating back to 1920. Join us at this year's festival as we celebrate 105 years of history.(Fiestas Patrias webs...

The Great Draw: A Street Art Competition hosted annually by Outside the Lines Art Gallery as a fundraiser for art scholarships.

Harvest Fest | Fejervary Learning Center o   12p.m. – 3p.m. o   Saturday, September 13 o   (3-5 Volunteers needed)Fejervary Learning Center will host free family activities. Each day will have a special theme t...

Join Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) at this year’s Race for Big Dreams — a celebration of community, courage, and compassion. The event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun and purpose, while raising essential fu...

Diaper Day is the Heart Ministry Center's day to supplement our smallest community members with diapers, wipes, and other essentials every third Monday of the month. We are looking for volunteers to help hand out items to families. Bagging diapers an...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

Natashia and her family have been diligently working with our Housing Counseling team through the Lease Purchase program to reach their goal of homeownership. They have focused on improving their credit and reducing their debt while in ou...

Camp Hantesa is a local summer camp for youth in grades K-12. With more than 150 acres, it takes a lot of extra hands to maintain our facilities and grounds. Join us for a day of service dedicated to closing our seasonal facilities, making minor main...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming adaptive tree-climbing event at Fontenelle Forest!This high-flying experience is designed for blind and low vision youth (ages 10+) and adults who are ready to take on wooden planks, s...

Sprint the Miss is a high-energy rowing regatta set against the iconic backdrop of the Mississippi River in Moline, IL. This unique event offers rowers the chance to sprint 1500 meters down one of America's most legendary waterways in a mad dash to c...

Volunteers are needed to help stock the pantry on Tuesday nights, Thursday nights, and some Saturdays. Volunteers will help in the following ways: Clothing Pantry: Sorting, hanging, and organizing clothing and household donations. Grocery Aisles: ...

Biscuits Cupboard is a pet food pantry that is here to help those struggling to feed their pets.  We supply a months worth of food for up to 3 pets on the third Saturday of the month.  We can always use help re-bagging food and handing it out to th...

We will need help tearing down our wonderful event! If you are a strong and organized person who follows orders very well, this is the job for you!

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Would you like to help your neighbor access their essential medical appointments? We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their pe...

We are repainting the activity areas on the Oskaloosa Elementary School playgrounds. We need volunteers to help tape, paint, and clean brushes and trays.

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Volunteers are needed to help children ages 1 to 17 with crafts, games, and activities that our staff will plan. Our shelter provides emergency housing for up to 8 families with children at a time. Most children's activities have between 5 to 15 chi...

MCC Silver and Blue training session 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to help make this high-energy event a success! Whether you're checking in participants, cheering on rappelers, assisting with gear, or helping with logistics, your support will help create a safe ...

Volunteers will have multiple roles including:- Packing the professional attires,- Steaming the professional attires,- Transporting to the event's venue, and- Setting the attire up for distribution at the event's venue.

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Come walk with United Way of the Midlands in the celebration parade for Terence "Bud" Crawford. Join us Saturday 27, 2025 as we walk to celebrate the first male fighter to become the undisputed champion across three weight classes in the four-belt ...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Would you like to help your neighbor access their essential medical appointments? We are seeking volunteers to provide transportation to community members who need help gaining access to medical appointments and the pharmacy. Volunteers use their pe...