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Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 294-4329 for information on the following volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer Opportunities–August 2010
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for the Bellevue Special Olympics--Unified Bowling League (2 volunteers/2 athletes per team) beginning 8 August through 24 April. Bowling is every Sunday (excluding holidays) at Leopard Lanes in Bellevue from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $3/day and includes shoe rental. On 8 August, check-in is at 12 p.m. for orientation and filling out applications before bowling begins at 1 p.m. If interested in volunteering and being a positive influence to individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community (with a lot of self-satisfaction), please contact the Head of Delegation, Mr. Frank Mack, at frankmack@cox.net, 402-658-0672, or Ms. Stacey Gunter at teecmarie@netzero.net.
2010 Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County
Sarpy County Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s projects. Base team organizers from different groups and/or squadrons are needed. If interested, in becoming a team organizer please contact MSgt Jay Saxe at 294-2137 or e-mail jay.saxe@offutt.af.mil.
To volunteer to help organize Habitat for Humanity fund raising events or volunteer to serve on a Habitat committee (non-construction), please contact JoAnn Fryman at 402-884-0822 or 402-515-8803 or e-mail jfryman1@cox.net.
Additional information is available at www.hfhsarpy.org
On-Going Needs
The Bellevue Special Olympics Program is seeking volunteers for the following sports: Track-n-Field (Apr-May), Unified Bowling (Aug-Apr), Flag Football (Aug-Oct), and Basketball (Nov-Feb). Volunteers are essential to facilitate expansion into the following sports: Aquatics (Jan-Mar), Bocce (TBD), Equestrian (TBD), Power Lifting (year round), and Volleyball (Mar-May). Volunteers are the backbone of our program, and we need greater numbers to grow this program for our athletes. If interested in becoming a coach or volunteer, and being a positive influence to individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community (with a lot of self-satisfaction), please contact the Head of Delegation, Mr. Frank Mack, at frankmack@cox.net, 402-658672, or Ms. Stacey Gunter: teecmarie@netzero.net.
Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD). It’s all a matter of AADDitude!!! Our number one goal is saving lives, and you can help. We need drivers and dispatchers for our daily schedule, as well as for special events. By volunteering just one night a year, YOU can make a difference. For more information, please visit http://offuttaadd.org or contact:
SrA Camber Valdes camber.valdes@offutt.af.mil 232-5682 SrA Kristy Dates kristy.dates@offutt.af.mil 294-7440
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Honor Guard. To Honor with Dignity. The Offutt Honor Guard needs Air Force members of all ranks to join this professional organization. To volunteer, call SSgt Aaron Molchak at 294-6667.
Offutt 5/6 Network. Take action and lead by example! The 5/6 Network meets the second Wednesday of every month at 1500 in the MVP Lounge of the Patriot Club. The 5/6 Network is an organization focused on the professional enhancement and development of the NCO and Petty Officer corps as well as getting to know your peers. We are the future enlisted leaders and offer a platform to voice concerns to senior leadership and become actively involved in the community on- and off-base. For more information, please view the CoP https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-OT-AC-56 or contact:
TSgt Shawn McGriff, President mcgriffs@stratcom.mil 294-3177 TSgt Arin Drake, Vice President drakea@stratcom.mil 294-5809
The Elite Four (formally the Offutt Airmen’s Council). Take action and lead by example. The Elite Four meets the third Tuesday of every month at 1600 at the Patriot Club’s MVP Lounge. The Elite Four is an organization focused on the Air Force’s future enlisted leaders offering a platform to voice concerns to senior leadership and become actively involved in the community on- and off-base. For more information, call:
President, A1C Katelyn Thiele katelyn.thiele@offutt.af.mil 294-7270 Vice President, SrA Matthew Thiele matthew.thiele@offutt.af.mil 232-2532
Volunteering at the Durham Museum is a rewarding experience. Available volunteer opportunities are: Front Desk Admissions and Information Center Volunteers; Gift Shop Assistants; Soda Fountain Jerks; Train Car Hosts; Photo Archives Assistants; Docents; Gallery Guides; and Education Volunteers. Contact Lori Beck at 444-5071, ext 538, or lbeck@durhammuseum.org to volunteer.
The Omaha Botanical Gardens (Lauritzen Gardens) has many volunteer opportunities, including admin, marketing, visitor services, special events, tour guide, and library. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jane Diesen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 346-4002 ext 263, or j.diesen@omahabotanicalgardens.org
The Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA) needs volunteers to help with transportation, respite, companions, housekeeping help, assistance with personal finances, handyman, painting, telephone reassurance, and telephone companions, in addition to yard mowing, leaf raking, snow removal, meal delivery, and moves. Volunteering is flexible—volunteers choose how often they want to volunteer, there is no minimum requirement, and we try to work around their schedules as much as we can. All clients are age 60 and over and find it difficult to get assistance with these needs. If interested, call ENOA at 444-6536 and ask for Karen Kelly, Coordinator, SeniorHelp Volunteer Resource Program, or e-mail karen.kelly@dhhs.ne.gov.
Mission for all Nations, located at 5218 S. 21st Street in Omaha, is the largest faith-based non-profit food pantry in the state of Nebraska. Each week 10 tons of food and 3 tons of clothing and household items are distributed to those in need. Last year, over 37,000 people were provided a week’s worth of food and hygiene items, and almost 30,000 people received clothing or household items. Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food boxes, carry boxes out to vehicles, sort clothing, hang clothing, and organize shelves. People are also needed to organize clothing drives, help with fundraisers, and assist with a golf tournament. For more information, go to www.missionFAN.com. To volunteer, contact Courtney Raab at 733-1904.
YWCA—Omaha needs volunteers for their 24-hour hotline which is available to victims and families and friends of domestic violence, rape or other sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. The hotline is totally confidential and staffed by volunteers who complete extensive training in all of these crimes. Hotline volunteers can arrange for emergency transportation to shelters and arrange for medical advocates to meet victims at a hospital. Besides training on the crimes served on the hotline, volunteers receive training and practice in active listening and feedback skills and a manual with information on resources and agencies to refer callers to services they need. Volunteers take calls at home or via their cell phones, with calls routed through a hospital switchboard so their identity is fully protected. Volunteers are asked to select a reoccurring shift(s) on the monthly schedule that is convenient for them. Volunteers are asked to staff the hotline a minimum of 6 to12 hours a month. Available shifts are either three or six hours. Contact: Veronica A. Oxford Jones for additional information at 345-6555 or e-mail her at voxfordjones@ywcaomaha.org.
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a volunteer, non-profit auxiliary of the USAF. Its three missions are to develop cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving humanitarian missions. Youth ages 12-18 may join CAP as cadets and remain cadets until age 21. Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's aerospace leaders. The leadership skills, self-confidence, and discipline cadets gain through CAP prepares them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves in life. CAP welcomes adult volunteers to participate. No prior military service or special skills are required--just a desire to work with youth. If you know a 12-18 year old interested in joining CAP or you are interested in becoming an adult volunteer, please contact one of the area units listed below:
99th Pursuit Composite Squadron Where: 2001 N. 35th St (Wesley House), Omaha When: Meets at 1000 on Saturdays during the school year POC: Frederick Montgomery at frederick.montgomery@offutt.af.mil or 661-0492
Omaha Composite Squadron Where: 8901 S. 154th St (NRD Building-Chalco Hills Reservoir), Omaha When: Meets at 1900 on Mondays POC: Linda Todd at bltodd@radiks.net or 332-3924
Offutt Composite Squadron Where: Building 404, Offutt AFB When: Meets at 1830 on Thursdays POC: Dave Waite at offcs.cap@offutt.af.mil or 294-4597
The American Red Cross has volunteer opportunities available at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic. Call the Offutt American Red Cross office at 294-5032 for more information.
The Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a voice for all animals in our community. NHS has dedicated itself to enriching lives of both animals and people through animal adoptions and advocacy, various community and individual programs, and training opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at NHS, contact Sally Zachary at 444-7800 ext. 222, or SZachary@nehumanesociety.org or online at www.nehumanesociety.org.
Presbyterian Outreach, Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides services to assist individuals attain a greater level of independence. Following are available opportunities:
The Respite Connection Service utilizes volunteers who spend 2 to 4 hours a week with a person who is homebound and has a family member as a caregiver. The volunteer provides companionship to the homebound individual while giving the caregiver an opportunity to refresh their energy to continue caring for their loved one in their home. The volunteer shares their time by reading, looking at photos, or just visiting with the client, but does not provide any medically necessary services.
The Health and Medical Equipment Loan Program needs delivery drivers to perform the following duties: Pick up and deliver designated items; collect and sort health and medical equipment; keep warehouse area and delivery truck neat and tidy; clean medical equipment. Qualifications needed: must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license; ability to lift 50-70 lbs; good customer service skills; reliable and responsible; flexible to changing situation. Normal delivery days are Monday and Thursday between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For information on the above positions, call 341-6559, ext. 100.
The Omaha Children’s Museum has the following volunteer opportunities:
Administrative Volunteer – assist staff behind the scenes of the museum Discovery Guide – work with museum patrons in creating a fun, interactive learning environment Guest Services – greet visitors making them feel welcome Special Event Programs – assist staff with special event programming
To volunteer, contact Jan McKenzie at 342-6164 ext. 418 or jmckenzie@ocm.org to register for a volunteer orientation class and complete a background check.
Volunteer After School with Camp Fire USA. Camp Fire USA needs volunteers to help build caring, confident youth, and future leaders. Opportunities are available for volunteers to gain experience working with youth in our curriculum-base programs. We are looking for energetic individuals and groups to help us provide the youth we serve with homework help, skill development, and exposure to positive role models. Camp Fire’s after-school programs take place Monday through Friday, 3:30-6 p.m., at 14 different Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Westside schools. If you are interested in volunteering at Camp Fire or would like more information about our programs please call (402) 397-5809 or e-mail Nick Brotzel at nbrotzel@campfireomaha.org
The Open Door Mission’s Outreach Center serves 1,400 people a month by providing clothes, household items, furniture, and food boxes. Volunteers are needed to sort, hang, and shelf clothes; sort and box food; and straighten and clean shelves. Kitchen help is needed to prepare meals, serve meals, and clean pantry, coolers, and freezers. The mission provides shelter to 320 men, women, and children every night. Volunteers are needed to read/play games with the children; answer the hotline phone; help in the security booth; and tutor the children or adults in the learning center. To volunteer, call 829-1512.
Odyssey HealthCare is a community-based hospice organization dedicated to enabling terminally ill patients to enjoy the highest quality of life possible at home or in a nursing facility where they are cared for by their family members and our interdisciplinary team. Odyssey volunteers are essential to our team because they are dedicated to help make the end of life a time filled with comfort and kindness. With just a few hours per month, you can improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. Make a difference in someone's life today. Odyssey provides orientation and training free of charge for all volunteers. During orientation, you will have the opportunity to learn more about hospice and the opportunities for volunteering. To volunteer, call the Odyssey Healthcare office, at 397-0990, and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteers are needed at the Nebraska Medical Center. You can help our patients receive extraordinary care. The Nebraska Medical Center has volunteer opportunities in Emergency, Surgery Waiting Rooms, Child Life, Information Desk, our gift shops and more! Call the Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Services at 559-4197 for more information or www.nebraskamed.com under the “how you can help” section.
Girl Scouts-Great Plains Council serving girls of Sarpy, Douglas, and northern Cass counties is looking for you to help girls grow strong! Whether you have an hour, a day, a week, or a year, Girl Scouts can use your time and talents. Volunteer opportunities in troops, events, planning, marketing, and more are waiting for you. To inspire girls with character, confidence, and courage, make the connection and call Janelle Arthur at 558-8189 ext 212 or e-mail jarthur@gpgirlscouts.org
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal disease that affects more than 30,000 people in the United States. It affects their muscles and rarely their minds. The ALS Association strives to increase public awareness and provide support to those with ALS. If you would like to volunteer with public awareness events and/or visit with families affected by ALS, call Steve Langan, Awareness and Development Coordinator, or Melissa Ramming, Patient Services Coordinator, at 991-8788.
The Salvation Army has a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. If interested, call 898-6000.
The Child Saving Institute (CSI) has an urgent need for male mentors for children between the ages of 6-12. The children enjoy a variety of activities from going to the zoo, park, or playing sports. A commitment of 6 months and only 1 hour a week can make a difference in the life of a child. For more information, contact Jennifer at CSI 553-6000, ext 144.
Immanuel Trinity Village, a senior living community, needs volunteers for the following:
Weekly assistance (generally Tuesday mornings) with grocery shopping. The residents are transported to various grocery stores, but some need assistance finding items and reading labels. Because the bus is usually too full to haul groceries, volunteers are asked to bring the purchases back to the community. Delivering to the residents’ apartments is optional.
Bingo caller on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Guest speakers for hobbies, talents, or interests that will bring enjoyment to the residents
To volunteer, call Karen Patterson at 614-5500.
Little Brother – Friends of the Elderly is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing friendship to socially isolated elders in our community. A visiting volunteer program matches volunteers with socially isolated elders for visits on a regular basis. Volunteer opportunities are also available for holiday events. To volunteer, call Patty Sergent at 884-6641 or send e-mail to psargent.oma@littlebrothers.org.
Your talents are needed by the Boy Scouts of America. No prior scouting experience is necessary; all training is provided in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. To volunteer with a Bellevue troop or more information, contact Jay Loutzenhiser at 731-0394.
The Town & Country Humane Society, 14110 S 84th Street, Papillion NE, is a no-kill, non-profit, all volunteer, pet adoption agency. Volunteers are needed to do general handyman work, such as repairs, carpentry, and painting. Volunteers are also needed for animal care (feeding, grooming, dog walking). The society is open noon-5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday. Call the Town & Country Humane Society at 339-5355 to volunteer.
The Bellevue Food Pantry, located in the Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot, 104 Galvin Road North, needs people to work in the pantry. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available. Training is provided. To volunteer, call 293-3138.
Camp Wa-kon-da, Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America, needs volunteers for various camp projects. Help is needed every weekend, and organized workdays are held the 3d Saturday of each month. Contact the caretaker, Mike Johnson, 291-4026, in the evening, for more information.
The Hope Center for Kids provides nutritionally balanced lunches to 7-19-year olds who are at risk for hunger. They serve dinner to approximately 100 kids 5 days a week. During the school year, the Hope Center for Kids provides an evening meal four days a week to about 100 kids and on Saturdays to 30-50 kids. In addition to feeding children, both sites offer summer and after-school programs that include tutoring, health and nutrition education, recreational sports, art projects, and field trips. The center is located in North Omaha, 2200 N 20th Street. To volunteer, contact Rachelle Turek at 342-1110.
The VA Hospital needs volunteers for their information desk, assisting in the escort office, the surgery waiting room, medical and administrative departments, computer data entry, and visiting patients on wards. All days and times are available. Call 449-0649 for more information.
The Fontenelle Nature Association needs volunteers for administrative projects, garden assistants, visitor services assistants and education and ranger volunteers. Visit their web page at www.fontenelleforest.org/volunteers.html to volunteer.
Mentoring Programs
Fairview Elementary School requests volunteers to help with the following after-school programs:
Fairview Firebird Club. Instructs, re-teaches, and reinforces academic, social, and personal needs of the students. Examples are: difficulty in academic areas, deployment of a parent, and social skills. Meets on Tuesdays from 3:05-4:05 p.m. Fairview Homework Club. Assists with completing homework or receive peer tutoring. Meets Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:05 p.m.
Contact Melba Hooker at melbahooker@cox.net or 827-5950, with questions or to volunteer.
Goodwill Industries' Career-Focused Mentoring Program (GoodGuides) is looking for adult mentors! Are you good at what you do? Interested in sharing your career secrets with a teen eager to learn? The overall goal of the Goodwill GoodGuides program is to help youth build career plans and skills and prepare for school completion, post-secondary training, and productive work by providing structured and supportive relationships with trusted adult mentors. The program serves young people ages 14 to 17. GoodGuides mentors are asked to make a 1-year commitment -- ONLY 4 hours a month! GoodGuides mentors will receive training and activities to enhance a relationship and career building skills for their youth. Interested in sharing your talents with a young person who wants to learn? Contact Carly Swotek at 402-522-7232 or cswotek@goodwillomaha.org<mailto:cswotek@goodwillomaha.org>
D.R.E.A.M. is nonprofit organization that is passionate about the development of our youth. Through awareness, mentoring, and a mindset of paying it forward, D.R.E.A.M. invites you to join in making a positive impact on the children in our community. For more information, go to www.dreamomaha.org. To volunteer, contact Steven Warren at 206-4733 or swarren@dreamomaha.org.
TeamMates is a school-based mentoring program positively impacting the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential. Mentors are volunteers who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the life of a young person. Youth meet 1 hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor, often over lunch. Fort Crook, Peter Sarpy, LeMay, and Leonard Lawrence elementary schools need volunteer TeamMates. Offutt members can become mentors by going through a short application and training process. To volunteer, contact the Lied Activity Center, 293-5000, and identify yourself as a volunteer from Offutt.
The Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program is currently looking for mentors and individuals wanting to make a difference in military children ages 9-12 for a fun-filled 8-day camp and once-a-month activities throughout the year. We are currently looking for a health care supervisor, administrative lead, training coordinator, mentor coordinator, and mentors for this amazing program. Any military, dependent or DoD employee may volunteer. This program is completely funded by the U.S. Navy to teach teamwork, leadership, community involvement and the harmful effects of drugs and is open to all DoD children ages 9-12. POCs are:
Tracey Harvey harveyt@stratcom.mil 232-7103 YN1 Philip Demson demsonp@stratcom.mil 294-2360 MSgt Pat Gordon patricia.gordon@offutt.af.mil 232-4936
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Midlands is in desperate need of more male volunteers and married couples to mentor young boys as a part of their program. Female volunteers are welcome for girls, but the demand is not as high. Volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister is a wonderful opportunity to provide a positive role model to kids ages 7 to 15. To find out more about the program, e-mail Big Brothers, Big Sisters at volunteer@bigomaha.org or call 330-2449 x100.
Mentors needed for Omaha Home for Boys. The Omaha Home for Boys is a residential treatment facility providing boys supervision, structure, and training in life skills. In the SUCCESS OMAHA mentoring program, adult mentors are matched with suitable young people based on interests and personality. SUCCESS OMAHA looks for the following in mentors: a strong desire to work with at-risk youth; a willingness to commit to a mentoring relationship for 1-2 years; a commitment to at least two individual activities each month and to make at least one telephone contact each week; and completion of a 3-hour New Mentor Training. If interested, call Lisa Fisher at 642-2999.
The Wilson Alternative Middle School in Omaha needs responsible adults in its mentoring program to help at at-risk students (ages 12-15) for 1-hour per week. Mentors will meet with their student partners and follow a preset curriculum. Call Judi Crick at 733-1785 for information. |