young children • If they like animals, they can assist at an animal shelter • If they enjoy cooking, a soup kitchen may be a place where they can help and hone their skills • If they enjoy being with children, they can play with children at a homeless shelter • If they enjoy being outside, they can participate in a neighborhood or adopt a block clean up with parent supervision • If they like to read, they can read to younger children who may be bedridden or sick • If they enjoy gardening, they can help plant flowers or trees at a designated local site
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer as a family. You may want to work in the agency as a family, or each family member may work in a specific organization. If finding the time is a factor, your family may choose to do something as a family a couple of times a year. Before you seek a volunteer position be prepared that you may be asked to fill out an application that inquires about your interest and skills, hours available, transportation needs, why you want to volunteer, etc. Working with children generally requires a background check. This is routine for everyone who volunteers to work with children. As a volunteer your family will not only do a great service for the community, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet diverse people and broaden your horizon!
teenagers • Become involved in renovation or repair efforts for low-income residents • Work at a community food bank • Help walk animals at the Humane Society • Assist at hospitals or clinics • Work on a campaign of local politicians • Help in an adopt a block clean up • Help at a nursing home, spending time with residents
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adults •A ssist the elderly for various organizations that serve seniors • Help with churches and other religious affiliations • Aid local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts • Partner with schools to help in classrooms or read to students • Aid the American Red Cross • Help local food pantries - stocking shelves, helping patrons, etc. • Assist at local museums – organizing programs, working with computers, etc. • Participate in a neighborhood or adopt a block clean up. • Provide services at health care agencies, such as sitting with patients, reading to children who are hospitalized, helping with clerical duties, etc. Read more online at ReviveOmaha.com
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