Volunteer
United Way of South Central Nebraska Volunteer Connection
The following is a list of local health and human service agencies that are looking for volunteers. The agencies listed below are not all United Way agencies. This is a service that the United Way of South Central Nebraska provides to assist area agencies and volunteers to get connected. To add your agencies volunteer needs, please call the United Way at 402 462-6600 and ask for Jody. Click here to volunteer online.
Adams County Probation Office is in need of a volunteer to answer phones in the mornings M-F. For more information please call Bob Horton at 402 461-7225.
Big Brothers Big Sisters are looking for volunteers to mentor a child, either at their school or by doing activities out in the community. Teen volunteers needed to help with fundraising events. Male volunteers are needed for mentoring. Please call 402 463-5652 to learn more about this opportunity.
Boy Scouts of America. Volunteers are needed to help plan and work summer camp. If you're interest in changing a boy's life; please contact Heather Bolte at 402 463-0488.
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates are looking for volunteers in Adams, Clay and Nuckolls counties to provide advocacy for a child in court who has been abused or neglected. Please call 402 463-1030 for more information.
Catholic Social Services Catholic Social Services is looking for volunteers to help with food recovery program. Positions are open for experienced cashiers at the thirft store and strong men to help with picking up donations. Volunteers are needed for renovation of office space including dewmo work, construction, and clean-up. If interested, give Jill a call at 463-2112.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska would like a volunteer to answer the telephone and do light cleaning. Call 402 463-7679.
Crossroads Center is in need of volunteers to assist in the kitchen and thrift store. For more information call Rachelle at 402 462-6460 or email rachelle@crossroadsmission.com.
Foster Grandparent Program is looking for people 55 and over who enjoy working with children. Volunteers will be placed in schools, child care centers and Head Start programs. A modest stipend is available for those who qualify. For more information about the program please call 463-1440.
Hastings Family Planning - Female volunteers needed once a month in exam rooms. Confidentiality is a must. A six month commitment is preferred. Please call 402 463-5687 for more information.
Hastings Family YMCA needs volunteers for daily/weekly greeters, monthly bingo days, monthly family nights, monthly newsletter assembly/mailings, facility maintenance/cleaning. Seasonal youth sports coaches and assistant coaches and special events - Healthy Kids Day (April) Duck Days (August). We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. Call 402 463-3139 for more information.
Hastings Literacy AmeriCorps Program will have AmeriCorps Member Volunteer service opportunities to begin September 1, 2010 and run through August 31, 2011. These volunteers will be eligavle for a paid living allowance and educational award. Members must commit to serve a minimum of 450 hours over the program year. Volunteer opportunities will be in GED, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Computer Literacy, Immigration Services, After School Programs and more. Contact Don Eberle with the Hastings Literacy Program at 402 463-7323.
Hastings Museum has many opportunities in which teen and adult volunteers may participate in its programs and operations. Areas from which volunteers may choose are clerical & data entry assistance; event staff; exhibits/collections research; food service; maintenance & construction; special exhibits; teachers & teacher assistants; and tour guides. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn at 402 461-2399 ext. 250.
Hastings Respite Care need respite care providers for family caregivers in Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties. Volunteers will be paid for their time. Call 402 463-8124 for information.
Hope School is looking for volunteers to help with washing silk flowers for the recycled flower project. We are looking for volunteers to help with painting, cleaning and yard work. Please contact 402 463-2959 for information.
Horizon Recovery & Counseling Center is seeking volunteers to answer phones and help with copying and putting packets together. Also light cleaning is needed. Please call Dan 402 462-2066 or email at dan@horizon.recoverycenter.com.
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to the elderly or shut-ins. Accepting qualified drivers to deliver meals. A car is a must. Please call 402 463-5900 for more information. It takes only 1 hour of your time at Good Samaritan Village 11:15-12:15 pm.
Mid-Rivers Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help with the weekly bloodmobile as greeters, canteen workers, escorts and clean-up. Volunteers are needed to help with light clerical duties in the Hastings office. We are also in need of disaster responders to assist with local disasters. Training is provided. Disaster classes all upcoming. Volunteers are needed in Adams, Clay, Nuckolls & Webster counties. Please call 402 461-2374 for more information.
MLMH Hospice would like volunteers to provide patient visits. Training is provided. For more information call 402 460-5868.
Nuckolls County Senior Services is looking for volunteers to visit with home-bound senior citizens. Please call Kelly at 402 879-4691. Vestey Center Congregate Meal Program is looking for volunteers to help in the dinning room. Call Staci at 402 879-3490
Pooh Corner Day Care & Preschool is in need of volunteers to do some handyman duties; also food servers and kitchen help. Contact Cindy for more information at 402 463-0583.
Salvation Army is in need of volunteers through the Holiday Season especially bell ringers. For more information contact Chris Hall at 402 463-0529 or email chris_hall@usc.salvationarmy.org.
SASA Crisis Center is in looking for volunteers to assist office personnel in the daily functions at SASA including management of donations, data entry and clerical work. Children's group volunteers - 2 hours/week. Interested persons should contact Barb at 402 463-5810.
TeamMates Mentoring Program is looking for caring adults to be a mentor to students starting in 6th grade. This is a school-based program that you meet with your match one hour a week during school hours. Please call Dale at 402 461-7631 for more details.
The Bridge needs volunteer babysitters Sat. a.m. and Tues/Thurs. evenings. Call at 402 462-4677.
YWCA needs a person who would be able to complete odd maintenance jobs. Hours would be flexible, approximately one hour per week. Please contact the YWCA at 402 462-8821 for more information.
Volunteer - HASTINGS! Is a group of coordinators, managers and supervisors who meet monthly to discuss management practices and create volunteer accessibility for the needs of the agencies in Hastings. We meet for a round-table discussion on volunteer projects, disaster relief and recovery, and management training on the second Tuesday of every month, except for July and December, in the Community Room at Crossroads. If you work with volunteers or need volunteers, this is the place for you.
Revised 04-15-2010
