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At the heart of Open Door Mission is its volunteers. You, your family, your co-workers or your church can help Omaha’s homeless. Working hand in hand, members of the community can give help and hope to Omaha’s hungry and homeless at Open Door Mission.
Please click on the sign up now button below to complete a brief volunteer application. Upon completion, you will be asked to sign up for a 60-minute volunteer orientation and tour, available Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.,Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. Orientation is located at the Timberlake Outreach Center (2107 E Locust St, Omaha, NE)
Volunteer Your Time
You can assist Omaha’s homeless community in several ways. Below is an example of some of the areas where we can use your help.
Fishes & Loaves Teams
Come and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner to our homeless men women and children. Volunteer shifts include serving food, clean-up and washing dishes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
SOS Teams
Come and help sort, organize and shelve donations and clothing to empower individuals and families to remain in their homes at our Timberlake Outreach Center.
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. –11 a.m., 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
Receptionist
Help answer phones at our Lydia House
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Help answer phones and greet guests at our Administration Building
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Help answer phones and greet guests at our Timberlake Outreach Center
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
Bible Study Teachers
Provide basic lessons on Biblical subjects to our weekly women's bible study group.
- Monday-Friday: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
Pantry Sorting/ Organizing Food Boxes
Come help sort and categorize food products at our Warehouse.
- Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
Bright Space
Come read and play games with our children at the Lydia House
- Monday-Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
Build a Volunteer Team
Have a team of people who want to volunteer? At Open Door Mission, your volunteer team can help in two ways.
- Cafeteria Teams — Teams of seven to 12 people help with meal preparation, serving and cleanup.
- Banquet Teams — Teams of 25 to 30 help with meal preparation, serving and cleanup, as well as serve our clients as they sit down. This is a wonderful way to show love and dignity to those who need it most.
Teams are encouraged to commit to one meal a month, (breakfast, lunch or dinner) on a certain day — for example the first Tuesday or fourth Saturday. You can even commit to serving all meals one day a month.
Current openings and times are susceptible to change based on needs.
For More Information
Please contact Cris Morris by phone at 402.422.1111 ext. 1504 or e-mail volunteer@opendoormission.org to discuss how your team can start ministering at Open Door Mission.
