If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, how about volunteering for a local non-profit? Think about it: it’s a win-win! By volunteering to help out at a local shelter, food pantry, human services agency or after-school program, you’re making a difference for others and yourself. And it’s easy to do!
Get more info at the links below.
Benson Theatre CLICK HERE
Better Business Bureau CLICK HERE
Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands CLICK HERE
Boys Town **See below for more info CLICK HERE
Completely Kids CLICK HERE
Food Bank for the Heartland CLICK HERE
HETRA CLICK HERE
(Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy)
Heartland Family Service CLICK HERE
Kids Can CLICK HERE
Mentor Nebraska CLICK HERE
Nebraska Humane Society CLICK HERE
Open Door Mission CLICK HERE
Project Harmony CLICK HERE
Restored Wings CLICK HERE
The Salvation Army CLICK HERE
If you have a charity event and would like us to get the word out, please email wecare@thekat.com
***📢 Announcing the NEW Boys Town National Research Hospital Volunteer Program!
The Volunteer Program offers a variety of options to fit the skills of both teens and adults. Some of the tasks may include:
- Greeting and escorting patients
- Serving as an internal courier or runner for clinic staff
- Engaging patients in waiting room with interactive activities
- Making rounds with the activity cart (coloring, books, crafts) or coffee cart
- Providing clerical support
- Reading to patients
- Taking patients on wagon rides
- Cleaning toys
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age and able to transport themselves or acquire transportation to Boys Town National Research Hospital at 139th and Pacific Street
- Volunteer a minimum of two hours each week, with a total of eight hours a month
- If needed, exceptions can be made for special circumstances (vacations, illness, etc.)
- Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18 are asked to make an initial commitment of 6 months and volunteers over 19 are asked to make an initial commitment of 1 year
CLICK HERE to apply